Sanus VXT7-B2 User manual

VXT 7- B 2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.

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Before you begin
Soft clean surface
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.
Protect the face of your TV
when laying it down for installation.

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300 lbs.
(136 kg)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ 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: [US]: 800-359-5520 [EMEA]: [phone] [UK]: 0800 056 2853 [AUS]: [phone].
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●This product is designed ONLY to be installed into wood studs, solid concrete or concrete block.
—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.
TV Weight Limit
(including accessories)
DO NOT EXCEED
If your TV (including accessories) exceeds
this weight, this mount is NOT compatible.
Visit SANUS.com or call customer service to
find a compatible mount.

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Tools Needed
Wall
Construction
ONLY install on
these acceptable
wall types. Drywall
alone will
NOT hold
the weight
of your TV.
wood studs Solid concrete or
concrete block
ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE
Wood Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl
Pencil Level Tape
Stud
Finder
ScrewdriverTape
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
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
in drywall alone
Call
Customer
Service
Unsure

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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.
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 50mm
2.5mm
5mm
M8 x 25mm
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
UX10 x 60R
For concrete installations ONLY
STEP 1 Parts and Hardware
TV Screws (qty. 4 each)
[Only one size fits your TV] Washer
(qty. 4 each)
Spacers
[If necessary]
(qty. 4 each)
03
02
01
M6/M8
M6/M8
M6
M8
TV Brackets TV Bracket
Extension
Washer
Nut
06
(qty. 4)
04
(qty. 1)
05
(qty. 1)
07
(qty. 8)
08
(qty. 8)

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03
06
06
05
05
04
04
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 .
Spacers 03 not needed. Use long TV screws 01 and spacers 03 to
create extra space between the TV and TV bracket.
01
1.2 Select TV Screw Length and Spacers1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter
If your TV included
inset spacers or wall
mount adapters, see
Troubleshooting on PAGE 22.
CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement
with your screw 01 , washer 02 , spacer 03
combination AND TV bracket 04 /05 /06 .
—Too short will not hold your TV.
—Too long will damage your TV.

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1.3 Determine Your TV Bracket Configuration
For Height
400mm or less
Skip to STEP 1.4
on PAGE 9
≤ 400mm (15 ¾ in.) > 400mm (15 ¾ in.)
For height
greater than 400mm
07
04 05
06
06
06
08
TV VESA Height
08
07
Assemble TV bracket
extensions 06 to fit over
your TV VESA height.
Measure the HEIGHT of your TV mounting hole pattern.
04 05

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1.4 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV
04
05
Adjust
the straps
to the
bottom of
the TV.
TV VESA ≤ 400mm shown
Center the TV brackets 04 and 05 on your TV hole pattern, and install using your screw/washer/spacer.
03
02
02
01
01
NO SPACER
SPACER NEEDED
A
B

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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.
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 50mm
2.5mm
5mm
M8 x 25mm
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
UX10 x 60R
For concrete installations ONLY
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 50mm
2.5mm
5mm
M8 x 25mm
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
UX10 x 60R
For concrete installations ONLY
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2 Tool for Adjustments
Lag Bolt
Wall Plate Template
Wall Plate Concrete Anchor
Hex Key
3/16 in.
09
(qty. 1)
10
(qty. 1)
11
(qty. 8)
12
(qty. 8)
13
(qty. 1)

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L
o
o
s
e
n
NOTE:
If needed,
loosen the nuts
shown to help
slide open.
Determine Your Wall Plate Configuration
For TV brackets
700mm or less *For TV brackets
greater than 700mm
Skip to STEP:
2A (wood Stud) on PAGE 12
or 2B (concrete) on PAGE 15
≤700mm (27 ½in.) >700mm (27 ½in.)
Extend the wall plate
to fit the TV brackets.
Measure the distance between your TV brackets 04 /05 . Extend your wall plate 10 beyond your TV brackets
04 /05 , but not past your TV edges.
WARNING: Avoid potential personal injuries!
These areas could be pinch points when sliding back together.
*NOTE: For Wood Stud Installations ONLY: You can extend
the wall plate 10 to allow your TV to shift side-to-side. Be sure to
not extend the wall plate past your TV edge.
04 10
10 10
10
10
04
05 05
05
04

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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
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK

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4POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate 10 location, check out our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/2567].
sanus.com
/2567
HeightFinder™
Visit
Extended Wall Plate
Min. 16 in. (406 mm)
Min. 16 in. (406 mm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
FOR EXTENDED WALL PLATES:
You MUST install 2 lag bolts 11 into the center (top and bottom)
of wall plate 10 , then a minimum of 16 in. (406 mm) out from center,
for a minimum of 6 lag bolts total.
09
09

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STEP 2A (continued)
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 18.
6SECURELY TIGHTEN
All lag bolts 11 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement of the wall plate 10 .
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!
Extended Wall Plate
2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
5DRILL
11
09
10 11
10

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TIP:
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate 10 location, check out our HeightFinder at sanus.com
[www.sanus.com/2567].
1POSITION TEMPLATE
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
●Mount the wall plate 10
directly onto the concrete
surface (no surface
covering)
●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 and 05
must remain centered in
wall plate 10 . Keep this
in mind when selecting
the wall plate location
STEP 2B
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal
injury or property damage! sanus.com
/2567
HeightFinder™
Visit
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal
injuries and property damage!
FOR EXTENDED WALL PLATES:
You MUST install 2 lag bolts 11 into
the center (top and bottom) of wall plate
10 , then a minimum of 16 in. (406 mm)
out from center, for a minimum of 6 lag
bolts total. Min. 16 in. (406 mm)
Min. 16 in. (406 mm)
09
09

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Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
2DRILL
CAUTION:
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (7.6 cm)
STEP 2B (continued)
12
CAUTION:
Be sure the anchors 12 are seated flush
with the concrete surface.
CAUTION:
33 INSERT ANCHORS
09

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All lag bolts 11 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement of the wall plate 10 .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!
4SECURELY TIGHTEN
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19
Extended Wall Plate
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19
11
10
11
10

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For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS:
TV brackets 04 and 05 MUST remain centered in wall plate 10 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Attach TV to Wall Plate
STEP 3
1HANG
HEAVY! You may
need assistance
with this step.
2ATTACH
Always make sure TV brackets 04 and 05 are in the locked
position so the TV is securely fastened to the wall plate 10 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
For extended wall plates:
TV brackets 04 and 05 must
only hang on the OUTER
sections of wall plate 10 .
05 10
04
10
04
05

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Adjustments
To level your TV, turn the
level adjustment screw
Son the top of either
TV bracket 04 and
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 and 05 .
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LEVEL HEIGHT
SSS
RAISE
RAISE RAISE
LOWER
LOWER LOWER
05 04 05 04

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TILT TV LATERAL SHIFT
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
Lift your TV up then carefully reposition
on the wall plate. The wall plate 10
has stops to limit lateral movement.
1 2
To unlock your TV: Pull down AND HOLD
both release tabs Rwhile gently pulling
the bottom of the TV away from the wall.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal
injury or property damage!
To prevent breaking the locking latch:
always pull and hold release tabs Rdown
while pulling the TV away from the wall.
04
05
R
3
Press the bottom of your TV into the
wall plate 10 until you hear the lock
click, securing the TV in place.
0405
10
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS:
TV brackets 04 and 05 MUST remain centered in wall plate 10 .