Sanus VLF613 User manual

VLF 613
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GET IT
RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.

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Does your TV
(including accessories)
weigh MORE than
125 lbs. (56.6 kg)?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE
No — Perfect!
Yes — This mount is NOT compatible. Visit MountFinder.Sanus.com or call
1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853) to find a compatible mount.
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.
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 at 1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853).
Do you have
all the tools
needed?
Before getting started, let’s make sure this mount is perfect for you!
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What is your
wall made of? Unsure?
Drywall with
wood studs?
Solid concrete or
concrete block?
125 lbs.
(56.6 kg)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●This product is designed for use in wood stud, solid concrete, and concrete block walls - DO NOT install into drywall alone
●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
Call Customer Service:
1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853)
Perfect! Perfect!
Ready to
begin?
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CAUTION:
DO NOT install
into drywall alone
Wood Stud Install
Concrete Install
AwlPencil Level Stud FinderScrewdriverTape
Measure
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
Drill Bit
Electric Drill Hammer
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Socket
Wrench Drill Bit
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete

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Before you begin
HARDWARE BAG
RELAX!
You only use four
of the TV screws.
Remove the stand from your TV
—if attached. Install any accessories you may have purchased —if they
require the TV to be removed from the
wall for assembly. The TV is removable
for future accessory purchases.
Don’t stress out when you see
all the hardware included.
Extra TV screw sizes and lengths
are provided to fit most TVs.

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Soft clean surface
CAUTION: Avoid potential
Y
X
S
Let’s Go
Step-by-Step illustrations
speed up your installation.
Don’t get it? Read the detailed
explanation below each step.
Secure part Xto housing Y
using screw S.
1ASSEMBLE
TIP: Each component has a number
designation. See PAGE 6.
Read ALL CAUTION warnings.
These are IMPORTANT!
Protect the face of your TV
when laying it down for installation.
NOTE: Read read Dually Noted read
TIP: Read That's Helpful read read
IMPORTANT: Read Important read
Read Important Stuff read read rea
Must Read read read read read read
Read read read Safety First read re

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Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
M8 x 25mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 50mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
5mm 22mm
2.5mm
TV Bracket
01
x1
TV Washers Spacers
02
x4 07
x4
06
x4
03
x4
05
x4
08
x4
04
x4
09
x4
10
x4 11
x4
12
x4
13
x4
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.

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If your TV included inset spacers or wall mount
adapters, see Troubleshooting on PAGE 27.
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 bracket. (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 Spacer Determination
For flat-back TVs, no
spacers 11 ,12
or 13 are required.
For rounded-back TVs, cable interference or
inset holes, spacers 11 ,12 or 13 to create
extra space between the TV and TV bracket.
Too Short Correct Too Long
Round Back
Cable Interference
Inset Holes
Flat Back
1211 13
1211 13 1211 13
1211 13

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01
Loosen the two lower fasteners enough to slide the outer columns
on TV bracket 01 . (Indicated with arrows).
1.3 Assemble TV Bracket
01
1LOOSEN
2X
Adjust TV bracket 01 to line up with your TV's mounting hole pattern.
2ADJUST TO FIT TV

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Tighten the two lower fasteners, and verify the two middle lower/
upper fasteners are tightened. (Indicated with arrows).
3CENTER
01 01
4TIGHTEN
4X
Be sure the center column is evenly spaced between the outer columns.
Do not overtighten the fasteners. Tighten only until snug.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

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01
4X
2SECURELY TIGHTEN
aFlat-back TVs bRounded-back TVs / Extra Space
11 12 1310 10
Install using the spacer, screw and washer combination you
selected for your TV.
0202 0909
1.4 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV
Center the TV bracket 01 over your TV hole pattern as shown,
making sure the bracket is level. Note the orientation of the bracket.
1POSITION
Top of TV

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Fischer UX10 x 60R
5⁄16 in. x 3 ½ in.
17 x4
18
x4
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
Lag Bolt
Concrete Anchor
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
15 x1
14 x1
16 x2
Wall Plate /
Arm Assembly
Wall Plate
Template
Wall Plate Cover
(Attached)
Attach Wall Plate to Wall
STEP 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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4REMOVE COVERS 2X
16
15
14
Place the wall plate template 14 at your desired height and position
the slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level and tape in place.
Remove wall plate covers 16 by pushing the outer edge inward,
while pulling the cover forward.
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
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/1172
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5POSITION TEMPLATE

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15
4X
17
4X
3 ½ in. (8.9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
STEP 2A (continued)
Install the four lag bolts 17 and firmly tighten until they are pulled flush
against the wall plate/arm assembly 15 .
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 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm).
6DRILL
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 18.
7SECURELY TIGHTEN
All four lag bolts 17 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 15 .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!
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.

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Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
●Mount the wall plate 15 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: 24 in. (61.0 cm)
●For Concrete applications, the arm assembly of wall plate/arm
assembly 15 must remain centered in the wall plate. Keep
this in mind when selecting the wall plate location.
STEP 2B
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! 2X
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15
Remove wall plate covers 16 by pushing the outer edge inward,
while pulling the cover forward.
1REMOVE COVERS

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14
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
3DRILL
4X
4X
CAUTION:
TIP:
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
Min. 24 in. (61.0 cm)
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm)
Position the wall plate template 14 on the wall at your desired height.
Level and tape in place.
.
Drill four pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm).
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit
STEP 2B (continued)
2POSITION TEMPLATE

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All four lag bolts 17 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 15 .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!
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4X
17
14
18
4X
CAUTION:
Be sure the anchors 18 are seated flush
with the concrete surface.
CAUTION:
Install the four lag bolts 17 . Firmly tighten all four lag bolts 17 until
they are pulled flush against the wall plate/arm assembly 15 .
Insert four anchors 18 .
34 INSERT ANCHORS 5SECURELY TIGHTEN

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WARNING: Before starting assembly, verify this part is undamaged. If damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact
Customer Service. Never use damaged parts!
Attach TV to Wall Plate
STEP 3
22
x1
24
x1
23
x1
Hex Key Hex Key
Knob Tool
3/16 in. 5/32 in.
3/16 in. Hex
19 x1
20 x1
x1
Parts and Hardware for STEP 3
Cable Sleeve
Cable Holder
Securement Screw
(Cable Holder)
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1501
01 15
3.1 Hang Your TV
Hang the TV/Bracket assembly 01 onto wall plate/arm assembly 15 .
1HANG
HEAVY! You may
need assistance
with this step.
2ATTACH
Press the bottom of the TV into the wall plate/arm assembly 15 until
you hear the lock click, securing the TV in place.

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1501 22
20
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To secure your cables using the cable system, go to PAGE 21 now.
If skipping the cable system, you MUST complete STEP 3 on the right.
To lock the TV in place on wall plate/arm assembly 15 , install the
cable holder 20 and securement screw 21 as shown.
The cable holder 20 and securement screw 21 MUST be in place and
tightened, to securely fasten the TV to the wall plate/arm assembly 15 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
3.1 (continued)
For cable management:
Skip STEP 3 and proceed to SECTION 3.2 on PAGE 21.
Otherwise you MUST proceed with STEP 3 on the right.
IMPORTANT:
3SECURELY TIGHTEN