Sanus VLT6 User manual

VLT 6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GET IT
RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.

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150 lbs.
(68.0 kg) 110 lbs.
(49.8 kg)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE
Before getting started, let’s make sure this mount is perfect for you!
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?
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What is your
wall made of?
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?
Does your TV
(including accessories)
weigh more
than
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.
For wood stud and
Solid Concrete or
Concrete Block Walls
For Steel
Stud Walls
Drywall
with steel
studs?
Drywall
with wood
studs?
Solid concrete
or concrete
block?
Call Customer Service: 1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853)
Perfect! Perfect!
Steel stud kit required [NOT INCLUDED]
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
into drywall alone
Wood Stud Install
Steel Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl Awl
Pencil Level Stud
Finder Stud Finder
Screwdriver
Tape
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

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Before you begin
HARDWARE BAG
RELAX!
You only use four
of the TV screws.
Don’t stress out when you see
all the hardware included.
Extra TV screw sizes and lengths
are provided to fit most TVs.
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.

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Soft clean surface
CAUTION: Avoid potential
Y
X
S
Let’s Go
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.
Step-by-Step illustrations
speed up your installation.
Don’t get it? Read the detailed
explanation below each step.
IMPORTANT: Read Important read
NOTE: Read read Dually Noted read
TIP: Read That's Helpful read 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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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 24.
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 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:
common 2 x 4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 cm)
nominal 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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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 ¾ in. (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 19.
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!

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15
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 16 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 01 and 02 must
remain centered in wall plate 16 . Keep this in mind when
selecting the wall plate location
STEP 2B
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Position the wall plate template 15 on the wall at your desired height.
Level and mark the hole locations.
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit

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Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
2DRILL
4X
CAUTION:
3REMOVE TEMPLATE
Remove the wall plate template 15 and discard.
15
15
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (7.6 cm)
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 in. (7.6 cm).
STEP 2B (continued)

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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!
16
4X
17
14
18
4X
CAUTION:
Be sure the anchors 18 are seated flush
with the concrete surface.
CAUTION:
5SECURELY TIGHTEN
Install four lag bolts 17 . Firmly tighten all four lag bolts 17 until they
are pulled flush against the wall plate 16 .
Insert four anchors 18 .
34 INSERT ANCHORS
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19

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Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential
personal injury or property damage!
STEP 2C
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
●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
Steel Stud Installation Kit (NOT INCLUDED)
1/4-20 x 1.75
1/4
x4
S1 x4
S2 x4
S3
1/4-20 SNAP Toggle BB .734 x .312 x .065 in.
*Contact Customer Service at 1-800-359-5520 to have the additional hardware shipped directly to you.
*

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1 in. (25 mm)
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
16
16
4X
Place the wall plate template 16 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 Height Finder at sanus.com [www.san.us/1172].
www.
san.us/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit
Drill the four pilot holes using a 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 1 in. (25 mm).
Remove the wall plate template and discard.
5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.

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a
c
b
d
S1 S1
S1
P
16
4X
STEP 2C (continued)
Install the four screws S2 and washers S3 , and firmly tighten until
they are pulled flush against the wall plate 16 .
6INSTALL ANCHORS 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
All four screws S2 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!
S1
a. Insert the four anchors S1 * into the drilled holes. b. Pull to rotate the
anchor S1 * inside the wall. c. Hold the end of the anchor S1 *, while
sliding the cap Pagainst the drywall. d. Snap off the ends of the anchor
S1 *to lock in place.
CAUTION: Be sure cap Pis
seated against the drywall surface.
S3S2

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16
01
02
1601
For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS:
TV brackets 01 and 02 MUST remain centered in wall plate 16 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
02
NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, TV brackets 01 and 02 can
be slid anywhere along wall plate 16 for optimal positioning of your TV.
Attach TV to Wall Plate
STEP 3
1HANG
HEAVY! You may
need assistance
with this step.
2ATTACH
Press the bottom of the TV into the wall plate 16 until you hear
the lock click, securing the TV in place.
Always make sure TV brackets 01 and 02 are in the locked
position so the TV is securely fastened to the wall plate 16 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

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Move your TV to various positions, as needed to attach your cables, then adjust the TV as desired.
TIP:
TIP: Extend the TV outward AND tilt the TV up or down to gain better access to the back of the TV.
Manage Cables
01
02
INSTALL CABLES