SANUS VLT7-B2 Tilting Wall Mounts Instruction Manual

: September 10, 2024
: SANUS

Table of Contents

VLT7-B2 Tilting Wall Mounts
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Needed
Dimensions in. [mm]
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ATTACH TV BRACKET TO TV
ATTACH WALL PLATE TO WALL
ATTACH TV TO WALL PLATE
MANAGE CABLES
ADJUSTMENTS
Documents / Resources

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VLT7-B2 Tilting Wall Mounts

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ ENTIRE 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.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!

This product is designed ONLY to be installed into wood stud, solid concrete or concrete block or steel stud walls.
— 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

For Wood Stud| Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Walls| For Steel Stud Walls

If your TV, plus accessories, weighs MORE than indicated, this mount is NOT compatible.
Visit SANUS.com or call customer service to ﬁnd a compatible mount.

Wall Construction
ONLY install on these acceptable wall types.
Unsure
Call Customer Service

CAUTION:
DO NOT install in drywall alone
Drywall alone will NOT hold the weight of your TV.

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Tools Needed

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - Tools Needed

Dimensions in. [mm]

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - Dimensions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Remove the stand from your TV — if attached.

Install any accessories you may have purchased, if they require TV removal prior to assembly. The TV is removable for future accessory purchases.

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - Install any
accessories

Protect the face of your TV when laying it down for installation.

ATTACH TV BRACKET TO TV

Parts and Hardware for 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.

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - TV Screws

1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter
Only one screw size ﬁts your TV

NOTE: If your TV included inset spacers or adapters, use them UNDER the mount hardware.
1. 2 Select TV Screw Length / Spacers
A NO SPACER
• Flat Back TV
[TV bracket s lay ﬂat on your TV]

Use short TV screws 01.
Spacers 03 not needed.|
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B. 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]

Use long TV screws 01 and spacers 03 to create extra space between the TV and TV bracket.|
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CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your screw 01, washer 02, spacer 03 combination AND TV bracket 04/05.

Too short will not hold your TV.
Too long will damage your TV.

1.3 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - POSITION

TIP: The tilt tension knob on TV brackets 04/05 should be oriented to the outside edges.
CAUTION: Arrow points to the top of your TV.
CAUTION: Make sure brackets 04/05 are parallel with one another.

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - SECURELY TIGHTEN

ATTACH WALL PLATE TO WALL

Parts and Hardware for 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.

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - Parts and Hardware

STEP 2A Wood Stud Installation
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: nominal 2 x 4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 cm) actual 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

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Installation SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall
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B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - Wood Stud Installation 2

STEP 2B
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

Mount the wall plate 07 directly onto the concrete surface
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 04/05 must remain centered in wall plate 07. Keep this in mind when selecting the wall plate location

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STEP 2C Steel Stud Installation
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuryor property damage!

Studs must be at least 2×4 / 25 ga.
If back side of wall is unﬁnished, drywall must be installed to a minimum of one stud left and right of the stud(s) being used to install the mount
Drywall must be a minimum of 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick on each side of the studs, and a minimum clearance of 1 ⅞ in. (48 mm) behind the wall is required
This product must be centered on the studs
Stud type and structural strength must conform to the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members [362 S 125 18, C-Shape, S – Stud Section]
Drywall must be secured to studs with screws 12 in. (304.8 mm) on center

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Installation SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall
Mounts - Steel Stud Installation 2 www.san.us/2567 SANUS VLT7
B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - Steel Stud Installation 3

ATTACH TV TO WALL PLATE

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

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MANAGE CABLES

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - MANAGE CABLES

ADJUSTMENTS

SANUS VLT7 B2 Tilting Wall Mounts - ADJUSTMENTS

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