Sanus VDLT17 User manual

VDLT17
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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GET IT
RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.

2
TV Weight Limit
(including accessories)
DO NOT EXCEED
Call Customer Service
Tools Needed
Wall
Construction
ONLY install on
these acceptable
wall types.
Unsure
Wood studs Solid concrete or
concrete block Steel studs
ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE
Steel stud kit SSMK1
is required for install, but
NOT INCLUDED.
Call Customer Service
Wood Stud
Install
Steel Stud
Install
Concrete
Install
Awl Awl
Pencil Level
Stud Finder Stud Finder
ScrewdriverTape
Measure
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Steel
Drill Bit Drill Bit
Electric
Drill
Hammer
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Socket
Wrench
Drill Bit
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
in drywall alone
Drywall alone
will NOT hold the
weight
of your TV.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read through these instructions completely to be sure you’re comfortable with this easy install process.
Check your TV owner’s manual to see if there are any special requirements for mounting your TV.
If you do not understand these instructions or have doubts about the safety of the installation, assembly or use of this product, contact
Customer Service: [phone].
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●This product is designed ONLY to be installed into wood stud, solid concrete or concrete block or steel stud walls.
—DO NOT INSTALL INTO DRYWALL ALONE — DRYWALL ALONE WILL NOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF YOUR TV.
●This product is designed for INDOOR USE ONLY.
●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.
If your TV, plus accessories, weighs MORE than
indicated, this mount is NOT compatible.
Visit SANUS.com or call customer service to find a
compatible mount.
150 lbs.
(68.0 kg)

3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Remove the stand from your
TV —if attached.
Install any accessories you may have
purchased, if they require TV removal prior to
assembly. The TV is removable for future accessory
purchases.
Soft clean surface
Protect the face of your TV
when laying it down for installation.
Dimensions in. [mm]
5.9in
150mm
MIN
23.6in
600mm
MAX
15.7in
400mm
MAX
3.9in
100mm
MIN
28.7in
730mm
31.3in
796mm
15.1in
383mm
10.8in
273mm
24.0in
610mm
16.0in
406mm
15deg 15deg
6.8in
172mm
7deg
12deg
7.6in
192.4mm
9.0in
228.6mm
C
L
SYM
2.1
53
31.3in
796mm
16.6in
421mm
0.7in
19mm
OFFSET
SIMULATED 42"
FLAT SCREEN TV WITH 400 MM VESA
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE TOP VIEW - EXTENDED
3-D
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED
SIDE VIEW RETRACTED TOP VIEW - RETRACTED FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT

4
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
22mm
M6 x 12mm
M6 x 35mm
2.5mm
5mm
M8 x 50mm
M6 x 20mm
M8 x 16mm M8 x 20mm
M8 x 40mm
M8 x 30mm
TV Bracket
TV Bracket
ATTACH TV BRACKET TO TVSTEP 1
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)
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.
1.1 Select TV
Screw Diameter
1.2 Select TV Screw Length / Spacers
TV Screws
(qty. 4 each) [Only one size fits your TV] Washers
(qty. 4)
Spacers
[If necessary]
(qty. 4 each)
0302
01
M6/M8 M6/M8
M6
M8
(qty. 1)
05
(qty. 1)
04
TV Bracket
03
04 04
05 05
02
02 01
01
Too Short Too Long Correct
Inset Holes Cables Rounded Back
Only one screw size fits your TV.
M6 M8
• Flat Back TV
[TV brackets
lay flat on your TV]
NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED
• Flat Back TV with
Extra Space Needed
[for deep inset holes
or cable interference]
• Rounded or
Irregular Back TV
[TV brackets NOT
resting flat on your TV]
A B
Use short TV screws 01 .Spac-
ers 03 not needed.
Use long TV screws 01 and spacers 03 to create extra
space between the TV and TV bracket.
01
CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your
screw 01 , washer 02 , spacer 03 combination AND TV
bracket 04 /05 .
—Too short will not hold your TV.
—Too long will damage your TV.
**
*
NOTE: If your TV included
inset spacers or adapters, use
them UNDER the mount hardware.

5
1.3 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
Fischer UX10 x 60R
08
10
09
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 WALL
STEP 2
(qty. 1)
06
(qty. 1)
07
(qty. 1)
(qty. 4)
(qty. 4)
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.
2SECURELY TIGHTEN
1POSITION
TIP: The tilt tension knob Ton TV brackets 04 /05 should be oriented to
the outside edges.
T
T
4X
01
02 02
03 01
NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED
A B
04
05
Arrow points to the top of your TV.
CAUTION:
Make sure brackets 04 /05 are parallel with one another.
CAUTION:

6
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
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK
4X
2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
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 5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
4X
08
Skip to STEP 3 on PAGE 9.
6REMOVE TEMPLATE 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
4X
06 06
06
07
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Open
covers
Close
bottom cover
Do not over-tighten the lag bolts 08 . Tighten the lag bolts only until they
are pulled firmly against the wall plate 07 .

7
Skip to STEP 3 on PAGE 9.
4X
TIP:
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out our
HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
1POSITION TEMPLATE
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
●Mount the wall plate 07 directly onto the concrete surface
●Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
●Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 40.6 cm)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
●For concrete applications, TV brackets 04 /05 must remain
centered in wall plate 07 . Keep this in mind when selecting the wall
plate location
STEP 2B
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
2DRILL
4X
CAUTION:
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
4X 08
07
09
4X
Be sure the anchors 09 are seated flush with the
concrete surface.
CAUTION:
5SECURELY TIGHTEN
3REMOVE TEMPLATE
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (7.6 cm)
34 INSERT ANCHORS
06
06
06
Open
covers
Close
bottom
cover
Do not over-tighten the lag bolts 08 .
Tighten the lag bolts only until they are pulled firmly against the wall plate 07 .

8
Steel Stud Installation Kit SSMK1 (NOT INCLUDED)
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or
property damage!
STEP 2C
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK
●Studs must be at least 2x4 / 25 ga.
●If back side of wall is unfinished, drywall must be installed to
a minimum of one stud left and right
of the stud(s) being used to install the mount
●Drywall must be a minimum of 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick on
each side of the studs, and a minimum clearance of 1
⅞ in. (48 mm)
behind the wall is required
●This product must be centered on the studs
●Stud type and structural strength must conform to the North
American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel
Structural Members
[362 S 125 18, C-Shape, S - Stud Section]
●Drywall must be secured to studs with screws
12 in. (304.8 mm) on center
1/4-20 x 1 ¾ in.
1/4 in.
x4
S1
x4
S2 x4
S3
1/4-20 SNAP Toggle BB
*Contact Customer Service to inquire about the additional hardware.
*
1 in. (25 mm)
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
4X
4POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out our Height
Finder at sanus.com [www.san.us/1172].
www.
san.us/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit 5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
Steel Stud Installation
ab
cd
S1 S1
S1
P4X
6INSTALL ANCHORS 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
S1
CAUTION: Be sure cap Pis
seated against the drywall surface.
S3
S2
06 06
07
Open
covers
Close
bottom
cover
Do not over-tighten the lag bolts S2 . Tighten the lag bolts only until they are pulled firmly
against the wall plate 07 .

9
For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS: TV brackets 04 /05 MUST remain centered in wall plate 07 .
NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, TV brackets 04 /05 can be slid anywhere along wall plate 07
for optimal positioning of your TV.
ATTACH TV TO WALL PLATE
STEP 3
HEAVY! You may need assistance
with this step.
TIP: Extend the TV outward AND tilt the TV up or down to gain better access to the back of the TV.
MANAGE CABLES
07
04
05
4CLOSE TOP COVER
1EXTEND 2HANG
05
04
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
3ATTACH
Always make sure TV brackets 04 /05 are in the locked position so the TV is
securely fastened to the wall plate 07 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
04
05
07
The TV brackets contain potential pinch points during
operation. Keep fingers away from pinch points when
retracting the TV. (see arrows)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal
injury or property damage!

10
ADJUSTMENTS
To level your TV, turn the level adjustment
screw Son the top of either TV bracket
04 /05 to raise or lower that respective
side of the TV.
Adjust the height by turning the level
adjustment screw Son the top of both TV
brackets 04 /05 .
LEVEL
HEIGHT
S
RAISE
LOWER
TILT
Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay
in place.
Adjust the tilt tension knob Tif your TV naturally
tilts up or down.
NOTE: If you do not intend to adjust the tilt for
different viewing locations, you can tighten the tilt
tension knobs Tto prevent unwanted movement.
T
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
For Concrete Applications, TV brackets 04 /05 must be centered between the marks on the wall
plate rail 07 .
For Wood Stud Installations ONLY: Slide the TV left or right along the wall plate 07 to reposition.
SIDE-TO-SIDE SHIFT
HEAVY! You may need
assistance with this step.
04
04
04
05
05
05
10
07
10
S
RAISE
LOWER
10
Align the brackets between the
two lines on the wall plate for
minimum profile depth.