Sanus VDLT16 User manual

VDLT 16 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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NOTE to
Installer:
Please leave this
manual with the
homeowner

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1
2What is your
wall made of? Drywall with
steel studs? Unsure?Drywall with
wood studs? Solid concrete or concrete block?
Call Customer Service: 1-800-359-5520
Perfect! Perfect!
Steel stud kit required #SSMK1
(not included)
Does your TV
(including accessories)
weigh MORE than?
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
into drywall alone
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before getting started, let’s make sure this mount is perfect for you!
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No — Perfect!
Yes — This mount is NOT compatible. Visit MountFinder.Sanus.com
or call 1-800-359-5520 to find a compatible mount.
150 lbs.
(68.0 kg)
110 lbs.
(49.8 kg)
For walls with
steel studs.
For walls with wood
studs, solid concrete
or concrete block.

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Wood Stud Install
Steel Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl Awl
Stud
Finder Stud Finder
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Steel
Drill Bit Drill BitHammerDrill Bit
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete
Please read through these instructions completely to be sure you’re comfortable with this easy install process.
Also check your TV owner’s manual to see if there are any special requirements for mounting your TV.
Do you
have all
the tools
needed?
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●This product includes directions and hardware for use with wood stud, solid concrete and concrete block walls –
DO NOT install into drywall alone. For information on how to use this product with steel stud walls contact Customer
Service and ask about the steel stud mounting kit.
●The wall must be capable of supporting five times the weight of the TV and mount combined.
●Do not use this product for any purpose not explicitly specified by manufacturer.
●Manufacturer is not responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect assembly or use.
Ready to
begin?
Pencil Level ScrewdriverTape
Measure Electric Drill
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Socket
Wrench

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Right TV
Bracket
Left TV
Bracket
M8 x 25mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 50mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
5mm2.5mm 22mm
TV Washers TV Spacers
TV Brackets
03
x4
08
x4
07
x4
04
x4 06
x4
09
x4
10
x4
05
x4
11 x4 12 x4 13 x4 14 x4
01 x1 02 x1
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
TV Screws
M8 TV Screws
M6
*
Attach TV Bracket to TVSTEP 1
WARNING: This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Before starting assembly, verify all parts are included
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service. Never use damaged parts!
NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
The TV brackets contain potential pinch points during operation.
Keep fingers away from pinch points when retracting the TV. (arrows)
*

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TV Bracket
TV Bracket TV Bracket TV Bracket
TV Bracket
ab
CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your
screw/washer/spacer combination AND the TV brackets. (STEP 1.2).
TOO SHORT will not hold the TV and TOO LONG will damage the TV.
M6
M8
1.1 Select TV Screws
Determine which screw diameter (M6 or M8) fits the four
mounting holes on the back of your TV.
1.2 Determine Spacer Need
Too Short Correct Too Long
Round BackCables
Inset Holes
Flat Back
1412 13
141312
141312
141312
If your TV included inset spacers or wall mount
adapters, see Troubleshooting on PAGE 22.
For flat-back TVs, no
spacers 12 ,13
or 14 are required.
For rounded-back TVs, cable interference or
inset holes, spacers 12 ,13 or 14 to create
extra space between the TV and TV bracket.

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01
02
4X
2SECURELY TIGHTEN
bRounded-back TVs / Extra Space
11
14
aFlat-back TVs
11
03 0310 10
1312
Install using the spacer, screw and washer combination you
selected for your TV.
1.3 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV
Center the TV brackets 01 and 02 over your TV's mounting hole
pattern - making sure the brackets are at the same height.
Adjust the release tabs Rto the bottom of the TV.
1POSITION
TIP: The tilt tension knob Ton TV brackets 01 and 02
should be oriented to the outside edges.
T
T
T
RR
TV

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5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
Fischer UX10 x 60R
17 x4
16 x1
15 x1
19
x1
18
x4
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
Lag Bolt
Wall Plate
Wall Plate Template
Hex Key
3/16 in.
Concrete Anchor
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
Attach Wall Plate to WallSTEP 2
WARNING: This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Before starting assembly, verify all parts are
included and undamaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service.
Never use damaged parts!
NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.

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Max. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm) Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm)
Min. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential
personal injury or property damage!
●Drywall covering the wall
must not exceed 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
●Minimum wood stud size:
nominal 2 x 4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 cm)
actual 1 ½ x 3 ½ in. (3.8 x 8.9 cm)
●Minimum horizontal space
between fasteners:16 in. (40.6 cm)
●Stud centers must be verified
STEP 2A Wood Stud Installation
Locate the studs using a
stud finder.
Find the edges of the studs
using an awl or small drill bit.
Mark the centers of the
studs with a pencil.
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK

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Wood Stud Installation
15
4X
15
2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Place the wall plate template 15 at your desired height and position the
slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level and mark the hole locations.
4POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit
Drill the four pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 2 ¾in. (6.9 cm).
5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.

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16
15
4X
17
STEP 2A (continued)
Install the four lag bolts 17 and firmly tighten until they are
pulled flush against the wall plate 16 .Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 17
6REMOVE TEMPLATE 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
Remove the wall plate template and discard.
All four lag bolts 17 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 16 .Ensure the wall plate is
securely fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!