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GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME VDMF 20 Follow this step-by-step instruction manual to INSTRUCTION MANUAL speed up your installation. Texto en español, página 26...
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Before you begin Remove the stand Install any accessories Protect the face from your TV — of your TV if attached. you may have purchased — if they require when laying it down for installation. the TV to be removed from the wall for assembly.
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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: +1 (800) 359-5520.
Wall wood studs Solid concrete or CAUTION: concrete block Construction DO NOT install ONLY install on in drywall alone these acceptable wall types. Drywall alone will hold Unsure the weight of your TV. ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE Call Customer Service +1 (800) 359-5520 Tools Needed 7/16 in.
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STEP 1 Attach TV Bracket to TV 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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1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter 1.2 Select TV Screw Length and Spacers Only one screw size fits your TV. NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED • Flat Back TV • Flat Back TV • Rounded or with Irregular Back TV Extra Space Needed [TV brackets lay flat on your TV] [for deep inset holes...
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1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV MEASURE ADJUST TO WIDTH inches 7 ⅞ 11 ¾ 15 ¾ 300 mm position illustrated inch dimensions are approximate...
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ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT For height 200 mm or less For height greater than 200 mm ≤ 200 mm > 200 mm...
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1. 3 (continued) CENTER LOOSELY ASSEMBLE NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED...
STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall 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.
STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate Wood Stud Installation CAUTION: Avoid potential personal Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm) injury or property damage! Min. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm) ● Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (1.5 cm) Max.
STEP 2A (continued) DRILL REMOVE COVERS POSITION TEMPLATE Visit 2 ¾ in. (7.0 cm) HeightFinder™ sanus.com /1172 1/8 in. (3 mm) To calculate your precise wall plate location, check Be sure you drill into the out our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.
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SECURELY TIGHTEN INSERT COVERS CAUTION: TIP: You can make small level Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! adjustments by loosening the bottom Both lag bolts MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement lag bolt and shifting the wall plate of arm assembly .
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STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! POSITION TEMPLATE Visit HeightFinder™ sanus.com ● Mount the wall plate directly onto the concrete surface /1172 ● Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (20.3 cm) ●...
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DRILL INSERT ANCHORS REMOVE COVERS 3 in. (7.5 cm) 3/8 in. (10 mm) Be sure the anchors are seated flush Never drill into the mortar between CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: with the concrete surface. blocks.
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STEP 2B (continued) SECURELY TIGHTEN INSERT COVERS CAUTION: TIP: You can make small level Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! adjustments by loosening the bottom Both lag bolts MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement lag bolt and shifting the wall plate of arm assembly .
STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate WARNING: Before starting assembly, verify this part is undamaged. If HANG YOUR TV damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service. HEAVY! Never use damaged parts! You may need assistance with this step.
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STEP 3 (continued) SECURELY TIGHTEN ATTACH CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Always make sure your securement screw is tightened, so the TV is securely fastened to the arm assembly...
Manage Cables ROUTE CABLES ATTACH COVERS IMPORTANT: Pull arm to its full extension, to leave enough slack and prevent stretching the cables when the arms are moved.
Adjustments LEVEL ADJUSTMENT TILT ADJUSTMENT TILT 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. If needed, use hex key to tighten more firmly. CAUTION: CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or...
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EXTEND / RETRACT -- ONLY IF NECESSARY CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! DO NOT remove screws , only turn enough for slight adjustment. TIP: ONLY If needed, adjust the arm tension when you extend or retract your TV, with screw using hex key...
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REMOVE THE TV Disconnect all cables from the TV. Remove securement screw HEAVY ! You may need assistance with this step. Pull down on the release cord to release the TV. Carefully lift the TV from arm assembly...
Troubleshooting If you are uncertain about your hardware selection, contact Customer Service TV SUPPLIED SPACERS Use your TV supplied spacer for: Use your TV supplied spacer and spacer for: • Flat Back TV • Rounded or Irregular Back TV with Extra Space Needed •...
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ESPAÑOL INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD: GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES Y LEA TODO EL MANUAL ANTES DE UTILIZAR ESTE PRODUCTO. Antes de empezar, asegúrese de que este es el soporte adecuado para usted. ¿Su televisor pesa No — ¡Perfecto! (accesorios incluidos) 24,9 kg MÁS de 24.9 kg Sí...
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ESPAÑOL Antes de comenzar Retire el soporte de su televisor... ¡si ya estaba instalado, claro! Instale cualquier accesorio que quiera añadir a su televisor. Consulte todos los manuales de instalación de los accesorios para determinar si necesita INSTALARLOS ANTES de montar su televisor. Proteja la pantalla de su televisor cuando lo tumbe para la instalación.
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ESPAÑOL PASO 2A Colocación sobre montantes de madera PÁGINA 13 PRECAUCIÓN: Evite posibles lesiones personales o daños materiales. • • • Los paneles de yeso que cubren la pared no deben superar los 1,5 cm (5/8 pulg.) Tamaño mínimo de los montantes de madera: nominal 5,1 x 10,2 cm (2 x 4 pulg.), real 3,8 x 8,9 cm (1½ x 3½ pulg.). Debe comprobar el centro del montante LOCALIZAR...
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ESPAÑOL Gestión de los cables PÁGINA 21 PASE LOS CABLES IMPORTANTE: xtienda el brazo por completo antes de pasar los cables. VUELVA A COLOCAR LA CUBIERTA Ajustes PÁGINA 22 NIVELACIÓN PRECAUCIÓN: Se DEBE aflojar el tornillo antes de girar el tornillo PRECAUCIÓN: Evite posibles lesiones personales o daños materiales.
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Dimensions in. [mm] TV INTERFACE 18.03 458.0 3.94 100.0 15.75 3.94 400.0 100.0 TOP VIEW - EXTENDED 16.40 416.6 0.38 16.28 413.4 WALL PLATE SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED 20.01 508.3 60.00° 5° 2.59 0.33 65.8 SIMULATED 49" FLAT SCREEN TV 13.03 11.39 331.0...
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