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GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME VDLF28 Follow this step-by-step INSTRUCTION MANUAL instruction manual to speed up your installation. Para Español ver página 30...
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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 1/2 in.
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Attach TV Bracket to TV STEP 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.
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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 inches 7 ⅞ 11 ¾ 15 ¾ 400 mm position illustrated 19 ¾ 23 ¾ inch dimensions are approximate...
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ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT For height 300 mm or less For height greater than 300 mm ≤ 300 mm > 300 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. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm) injury or property damage! ● Drywall covering the wall Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm) Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm) must not exceed 5/8 in. (1.5 cm) ●...
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STEP 2A (continued) DRILL POSITION TEMPLATE Visit 3½ in. (9 cm) HeightFinder™ sanus.com /1172 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out our CAUTION: Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud. TIP: HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
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OPEN COVERS SECURELY TIGHTEN CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! All four lag bolts MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement of the wall plate . Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step. Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.
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STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation CAUTION: POSITION TEMPLATE Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Visit ● Mount the wall plate directly onto the concrete surface HeightFinder™ sanus.com ● Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (20.3 cm) /1172 ●...
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DRILL INSERT 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm) 3/8 in. (10 mm) Be sure the anchors are seated flush with the CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Never drill into the mortar between blocks. Never drill into the mortar between blocks. concrete surface.
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STEP 2B (continued) OPEN COVERS SECURELY TIGHTEN CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! All four lag bolts MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement of the wall plate . Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step.
STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate WARNING: Before starting assembly, verify this part is undamaged. If damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service. Never use damaged parts! Parts and Hardware for STEP 3 CABLE COVERS CABLE COVERS (ATTACHED)
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3.1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate HANG HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step. CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS: The arm assembly MUST remain centered in wall plate NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, the arm assembly can be slid anywhere along wall plate for optimal positioning of your TV.
SECURE CLOSE COVERS CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Always make sure both locking screws are tightened, so the arm assembly is securely fastened to wall plate...
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3.2 Hang TV onto Arm Assembly HANG YOUR TV ATTACH HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step. 11 11...
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SECURELY TIGHTEN 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 NOTE: 12 12 If you do not intend to adjust the tilt for different viewing locations, you can tighten the tilt tension knob , to prevent unwanted movement. If needed, use hex key to tighten more firmly. CAUTION: Avoid potential personal CAUTION:...
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EXTEND / RETRACT -- ONLY IF NECESSARY TV LATERAL SHIFT HEAVY ! You may need assistance with this step. CAUTION : Avoid potential injuries or property damage! Do NOT adjust the arm position from center for concrete applications. MUST remain centered in wall plate for all concrete applications! For wood stud applications ONLY:...
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REMOVE THE TV REMOVE THE ARM ASSEMBLY HEAVY ! You may need assistance with this step. Disconnect all cables from the TV. Remove securement screw 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 TV supplied spacers Spacers : Use your TV supplied spacer/adapter for flat back TVs : Use your TV supplied spacer/adapter and spacer for: (AND you want your TV closer to the wall).
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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) 56,6 kg MÁS de 56,6 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.). Espacio •...
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ESPAÑOL 3.2 Cuelgue el televisor en el conjunto de brazo COLGAR ¡ELEMENTO PESADO! Podría necesitar ayuda para realizar esta operación. FIJAR APRETAR FIRMEMENTE PRECAUCIÓN: Evite posibles lesiones personales o daños materiales. Asegúrese siempre de que el tornillo de bloqueo esté bien apretado, para que el televisor quede fijado de forma segura al conjunto del brazo Gestión de los cables PÁGINA 24 PASE LOS CABLES...
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