Sanus XF228 User manual

XF 228 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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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?
175 lb
(79.4 kg)
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.
●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?
Does your TV weigh
more than 175 lb
(79.4 kg) including
accessories?
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
Screwdriver Tape Measure Drill Bit Drill Bit Electric Drill Hammer Socket Wrench
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
into drywall alone
Awl Pencil Level
Stud Finder
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Dimensions ( in. [mm] )
3.25" to 28"
-15
TILT
+5
3.25
82.6
28.00
711.2
75.00°
75.00°
15.60
396.2
11.56
293.6
27.80
706.1
8.00
203.2
16.00
406.4
24.00
609.6
5.32
135.2
36.96
938.8
22.05
560.0
34.00"
[86.4]
5
Level
31.05
788.7
19.28
489.6
16.00
406.4
23.750
603.3
1.97
50.0

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M8 x 25mm M8 x 45mm
M6 x 25mm M6 x 40mm
M5 x 20mm
M5 x 30mm M5 x 40mm
M4 x 20mm M4 x 30mm M4 x 40mm
4mm 7mm 14mm 24mm
M4 / M5 M6 / M8
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05 09
04 08
03 07 11
02 06 10
x4 x4
x4 x4
x4 x4 x4
x4 x4 x4
TV Bracket
Parts and Hardware
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
NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.
TV Screws
Washers
Spacers
01 x1
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14 x4 15 x4 16 x4 17 x4 18 x4
x4 x4

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Parts and Hardware for STEP 3
1032 x 1/4 in
.
5/16-18 x 1 in.
5/16 in.
5/16 x 3 1/2 in.
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
Hardware for Cable Managment Hardware for Adjustments
Wall Plate
Arm Assembly
Safety
Screw
Mounting
Screws
Cable Tie
Clips
Cable Ties
Hex Keys
5/32 in. 1/4 in.
Lag Bolts
Washers
20 x5
19 x1
Concrete
Anchors
22 x5
21 x5
26 x3 27 x4 28 x1 29 x1
24 x4 25 x1
23 x1

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1-1 Select TV Screws
Hand thread screws into the threaded inserts on the back of your TV
to determine which screw diameter (M4, M5, M6, or M8) to use.
1-2 Select TV Spacers
CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagment of the screw/
spacer combination on your TV.
Too short will not hold the TV and too long will damage the TV.
M4 M6 M8M5
Too Short Correct Too Long
Use spacers 14 or 15
if your TV has a flat back
AND you want your TV
closer to the wall.
Use spacers 16 or 17
to accommodate:
●Round/irregular back TVs
●TVs with inset mounting holes
●Extra space needed for cables
Spacers and screws are supplied to install your TV bracket.
Determine your preference for spacer configuration when
attaching your TV bracket.
Round Back CablesInset HolesFlat Back
ab
STEP 1 Attach Bracket to TV
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1-3 Determine TV Hole Pattern
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01
01
1. Loosen the upper fastener Aand lower fastener Busing hex key 28 and adjust TV bracket 01 to fit the hole pattern of your TV.
2. Be sure that the center column is aligned with the center of your TV. Tighten the upper fastener Aand lower fastener B.
CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! Do not overtighten fasteners Aand B.
B
A
A
B
28
28
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1-4 Attach TV Bracket
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01
18
17
18
1. Press the four shoulder washers 18 through the openings of the TV bracket 01 that line up with your TV hole pattern.
2. Snap the four spacers 14 ,15 ,16 or 17 you selected in STEP 1-2, onto shoulder washers 18 .
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01
17
16
15
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3
aFlat Back
bRound Back / Extra Space
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16
15
17
06
02 03 04 05
07 08 09 10 11
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12
13
13
01
3. Center the TV bracket 01 over your TV hole pattern as shown, making sure the brackets are level. Install using the spacer, screw and
washer combination you selected for your TV.
NOTE: Use washer 12 for screws 02 , 03 , 06 , 07 , 10 and 11 .
Use washer 13 for screws 04 , 05 , 08 and 09 .
NOTE: Standard configurations are shown. For special applications,
or if you are uncertain about your hardware selection, contact Customer Service.

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STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate to Wall Wood Stud Option
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)
1. Stud centers must be verified – not all walls have conventional 16 in. (406 mm) stud spacing. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl,
a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud finder.
2. Level the wall plate 19 and mark the hole locations.
NOTE: For assistance in determining wall plate location, see HeightFinder at sanus.com.
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Max.
5/8 in.
(16 mm)
19
Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)

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3. 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).
4. Install the four washers 21 and lag bolts 22 . Tighten all four lag bolts 22 only until the washers 21 are pulled firmly against the wall plate 19 .
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolts 22 . DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 14.
3422 21
19
3½ in.
(89 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)

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STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate to Wall Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Mount the wall plate 19 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)
NOTE: All five fasteners must be used, the minimum horizontal space for top middle fastener: 8 in. (203 mm)
●For concrete applications, arm 23 (STEP 3) must remain centered in wall plate 19 . Keep this in mind when selecting the wall plate location
1. Position the wall plate 19 on the wall at your desired height. Level the wall plate and mark the five hole locations, four in the corners and
one in the top inner-most hole location as shown.
NOTE: For assistance in determining wall plate location, see Height Finder at sanus.com.
2. Drill five pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 4 in. (101 mm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
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3/8 in.
(10 mm)
4 in.
(101 mm)
1
19
Min. 8 in.
(203 mm)
Min. 24 in. (610 mm)

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3. Insert five concrete anchors 20 .
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors 20 are seated flush with the concrete surface.
4. Install the five washers 21 and lag bolts 22 . Tighten all five lag bolts 22 only until the washers 21 are pulled firmly against the wall plate 19 .
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolts 22 . DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
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STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate
3-1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate
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23
19
1. Insert the three tabs
W
of arm assembly 23 into the three slots of the upper moveable bracket
M
in wall plate 19 .
NOTE: Make sure the bottom mounting holes in arm assembly 23 align with the corresponding lower moveable bracket
M
.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! For concrete applications, the arm 23 must remain centered in wall plate 19 .
2. Secure arm assembly 23 to wall plate 19 using four mounting screws 24 . Tighten with hex key 29 .
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19
24
29
24
29
23
23
19
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M

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HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
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3-2 Hang TV onto Arm Assembly
1. Position arm assembly 23 so one elbow is pressed against the wall. Tighten the tension adjustment dial Dto prevent the arms from
moving while installing the TV.
2. Attach the TV bracket 01 to arm assembly 23 . There is an audible click when the parts are correctly assembled.
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01 23
D

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3. Tilt TV upward. If necessary, adjust the tilt tension knobs K, by hand.
4. Install and tighten safety screw 25 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! This safety screw 25 must be installed to secure the TV onto
arm assembly 23 .
5. Remove the two wall plate inserts Ifrom wall plate 19 .
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01
25
23
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Manage Cables
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Cables 27
26
23
23
23
1. Remove the cable covers Cfrom the arms 23 .
NOTE: Press down on the end of the cable cover Cshown, to free the other end.
2. Install the cable tie clips 26 and cable ties 27 into the bottom of the arms 23 , as shown.
3. Pull each arm 23 to its full extension then route the cables through the arms 23 , leaving enough slack to prevent stretching the cables
when the arms are moved. Reattach cable covers C.
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C

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Troubleshooting:
TV will not stay in place and tilts upward:
1. Adjust tilt tension knobs K.
2. If the problem persists, use longer spacers for the TV bracket (STEP 1).
TV will not stay in place and tilts downward:
1. Adjust tilt tension knobs K.
2. If the problem persists, use shorter spacers for the TV bracket (STEP 1).
Adjustments
TILTLEVEL
Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place.
Adjust the tilt tension knobs K, by hand, if 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 Kto prevent unwanted movement.
Loosen the two level screws Lusing hex
key 28 , adjust your TV, then tighten the
two level screws L.
LK
28
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TV HEIGHT
Loosen or tighten the height
screw Husing hex key 29
to adjust the height of the TV.
TV LATERAL SHIFT
HEAVY! You may need
assistance with this step.
For wood stud applications:
Loosen but do not remove, mounting screws 24 using hex key 29 .
Slide arm 23 to the desired position, then re-tighten mounting screws 24 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! Do NOT adjust
the arm position from center for concrete applications. Arm 23 MUST
remain centered in wall plate 19 for all concrete applications!
29 H
29
24
29
24
23
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D
SWIVEL REMOVING THE TVEXTEND / RETRACT
To remove the TV: (Reverse procedures in STEP 3-2.)
1. Unscrew the safety screw 25 .
2. Push to release the locking safety tab T.
3. Carefully lift the TV from arm assembly 23 .
Adjust the left/right swivel
tension by turning the swivel
tension knobs S, by hand.
Adjust the arm tension by turning the tension
adjustment dials D, by hand, or adjusting
the screws Eusing hex key 29 .
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T
23
29
E
S
HEAVY! You may
need assistance
with this step.
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