Sanus VXT5 User manual

VXT 5 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Ready to begin?
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 of 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?
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Unsure?
?
Drywall with
wood studs
Solid concrete or
concrete block
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
180 lb
(81.6 kg)

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STEP 1 Attach Brackets to TV
NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.
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!
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
01 x2
02 x1
TV Screws
Washer
10 x4 09 x4 11 x2
06 x4
M6x35 mm
M8x35 mm
M8x20 mmM8x16 mm
M6x16 mm M6x20 mm
Knob
Spacer
03 x4 05 x4 07 x4
04 x4 08 x4
Vertical
TV Bracket Horizontal
TV Bracket

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M6 M8
FLAT BACK ROUND BACK CABLESINSET HOLES
1-1 Select TV Screw Diameter 1-2 Select TV Screw Length
If your TV has a flat back AND you want your TV closer to
the wall, use the shorter screws (a).
Use the spacers and longer screws (b) to accommodate:
●Round/irregular back TVs
●TVs with inset mounting holes
●Extra space needed for cables
Hand thread screws into the threaded inserts
on the back of your TV to determine which
screw diameter (M6, or M8) to use.
Too Short
Too Long
CAUTION:
Verify adequate thread
engagement with the screw or
screw/spacer combination.
-Too short will not hold the TV.
-Too long will damage the TV.
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Correct

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1-3 Attach Vertical TV Brackets
aFlat Back
01
Align the vertical TV brackets 01 over your TV hole pattern, and secure using your screw/washer (a) or spacer/screw/washer (b) selection.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! The hanging tabs must face downward as shown.
If your TV included
inset spacers or wall
mount adapters, see
Troubleshooting on
PAGES 20-21.
bRound Back / Extra Space
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09
07 08
10
03 04 05 06
Hanging
Tabs

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1-4 Attach Horizontal TV Bracket
1. Slide the sides of horizontal TV bracket 02 to align with the vertical TV brackets 01 .
2. Position horizontal TV bracket 02 onto the vertical TV brackets 01 by sliding the four bolts into the four hanging tabs.
NOTE: Horizontal TV bracket 02 does not stay in place until securing in STEP 3 on PAGE 7.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Horizontal TV bracket 02 must be oriented as shown.
02
1 2
01 01
02
01 02
Hanging
Tab
Bolt

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3. Secure horizontal TV bracket 02 onto the vertical TV brackets 01 using the knobs 11 .
NOTE: Slide horizontal TV bracket 02 up or down to locate the mounting holes in the vertical TV brackets 01 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! The knobs 11 must be installed to secure horizontal TV bracket 02 onto
the vertical TV brackets 01 .
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11
02
01
02
01
11

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Wall Plate Template * Wall Plate
Lag Bolts Concrete Anchors
16
15 x4
12 x1 13 x1 14 x1
x4
STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
For wood stud installations, follow STEP 2A on PAGE 9
For concrete installations, follow STEP 2B on PAGE 13
NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.
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!
* Sanus Magnetic Stud Finder
*WARNING:This product contains a magnet. If an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator
(ICD) is in use, magnetic fields may aect the operation of those devices, resulting in serious injury or death. If you have an implanted medical device,
keep at least 5 in. (13 cm) between your device and the magnet. Please consult with your physician or medical professional prior to using this product.
5/16 x 3 1/2 in.

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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries
and property damage!
●Drywall covering the wall must not exceed
5/8 in. (16 mm)
●Minimum wood stud size: common 2 x 4 in.
(51 x 102 mm) nominal 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners:
16 in. (406 mm)
●Stud centers must be verified - not all walls
have a conventional 16 in. (406 mm) or
24 in. (610 mm) spacing
NOTE: See Introducing Sanus Magnetic
Stud Finder located in your Welcome folder for
more detailed operation of stud finder.
1. Locate a nail/screw in the studs using the
Sanus magnetic stud finder 14 provided.
2. Find the edges of the studs using the probe
of the stud finder 14 .
3. Mark the centers of the studs with pencil.
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2
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Min. 16 in.
(406 mm)
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STEP 2A Wood Stud Option
Max. 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
Min. 3 1/2 in.
(89 mm)
Min. 1 1/2 in.
(38 mm)

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4 5
3½ in.
(89 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
4. Place the wall plate template 12 at your desired height and position the slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level the wall plate
template 12 and tape in place.
NOTE: For assistance in determining wall plate location, see Height Finder at sanus.com.
IMPORTANT: Be sure you mark and drill into the center of the stud.
5. 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. (89 mm).
12 12

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6
≈ ½ in.
(13 mm)
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6. Partially install the top two lag bolts 15 ,leaving about 1/2 in. (13 mm) space from the wall.
NOTE: This space allows you to remove the template 12 and hang the wall plate 13 onto the top lag bolts 15 .
7. Remove the wall plate template 12 .
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15
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12

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8. Prepare the wall plate 13 by sliding the wall plate covers up/down so the mounting holes are visible.
9. Hang the wall plate 13 on the top lag bolts. Install the bottom two lag bolts 15 . Tighten all four lag bolts 15 only until they are pulled
firmly against the wall plate 13 .
NOTE: Hold the wall plate 13 in place when tightening the first bolt 15 to keep the plate from shifting out of place.
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolts 15 . DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 16.
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Wall Plate Cover
Wall Plate Cover
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Mount the wall plate 13 directly onto the concrete surface
●Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203 mm)
●Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 24 in. (610 mm)
1. Position the wall plate template 12 on the wall at your desired height. Level the wall plate template and mark the hole locations.
NOTE: For assistance in determining wall plate location, see Height Finder at sanus.com.
2. Drill four pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter masonry drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 4 in. (101 mm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
STEP 2B Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option
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12
Min.
24 in.
(610 mm)
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
4 in.
(101 mm)

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3. Remove the wall plate template 12 and insert four anchors 16 .
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors 16 are seated flush with the concrete surface.
4. Partially install the top two lag bolts 15 , leaving about 1/2 in. (13 mm) space from the wall.
NOTE: This space allows you to hang the wall plate 13 onto the top lag bolts 15 .
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12
15
≈ ½ in.
(13 mm)

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6
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5. Prepare the wall plate 13 by sliding the wall plate covers up/down so the mounting holes are visible.
6. Hang the wall plate 13 on the top lag bolts. Install the bottom two lag bolts 15 . Tighten all four lag bolts 15 only until they are pulled
firmly against the wall plate 13 .
NOTE: Hold the wall plate 13 in place when tightening the first lag bolt 15 to keep the plate from shifting out of place.
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolts 15 . DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
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Wall Plate Cover
Wall Plate Cover
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STEP 3 Mount TV to Wall Plate
1. Close wall plate 13 covers.
2. Make sure that the locking lever of the TV bracket 02 is in the unlocked position.
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HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
Wall Plate Cover
Wall Plate Cover
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02
LOCKED
UNLOCKED

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3. Hang the TV/bracket 02 onto the wall plate 13 .
NOTE: The TV/bracket 02 can be slid anywhere along the wall plate 13 for optimal positioning of your TV.
4. Lock the TV/bracket 02 onto the wall plate 13 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Always make sure your TV/bracket 02 is in the locked position so the
TV is securely fastened to the wall plate 13 .
FRONT VIEW
02
13
02
13
LOCKED

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Adjustments
TILTLEVEL
Your TV should adjust
easily when moved,
then stay in place.
Adjust the level tension
wheel if your TV is too
loose or too tight.
Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place.
Adjust the TV balance wheel if your TV naturally tilts up or down.
Experiment with multiple revolutions first, then smaller rotation
increments to fine tune the TV balance.
NOTE: If you do not intend to adjust the tilt for different
viewing locations, you can tighten the tilt tension knobs to
prevent unwanted movement.
TV
Balance
Wheel
Level
Tension
Wheel
Tilt Tension Knobs

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REMOVING THE TV
If you need to remove your TV from the wall
plate, disconnect all cables and then reverse
the procedures in STEP 3, PAGE 16.
NOTE: Use two people for this procedure, or remove the TV before starting.
1. Unlock the arm assembly by sliding the lock lever to the unlock position.
2. Slide the arm assembly on the wall plate as needed.
3. Slide the lock lever to the lock position.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Always
make sure your TV/bracket 02 is in the locked position so the TV is securely
fastened to the wall plate 13 .
TV LATERAL SHIFT
HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step. HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
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UNLOCK LOCK
02 12
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CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with the screw or screw/spacer combination.
-Too short will not hold the TV.
-Too long will damage the TV.
Troubleshooting
TV Supplied
Spacer
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TV Supplied
Spacer TV Supplied
Spacer
06
10 06
For TVs that come with inset spacers or wall mount adapter rings,
and your installation requires Flat Back / Low Profile
Use your TV supplied spacers and do not use the
Sanus spacer 09 .
NOTE: If using the M8x20 mm screws 06 ,
you may or may not need the washers 10 ,
depending on length of screw engagement. 09
+a