Sanus BLT3 User manual

BLT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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GET IT

RIGHT

THE FIRST TIME

Follow this step-by-step

instruction manual to

speed up your installation.

TV Weight Limit

(including accessories)

DO NOT EXCEED

Call Customer Service

Tools Needed

Wall

Construction

ONLY install on

these acceptable

wall types.

Unsure

Wood studs Solid concrete or

concrete block Steel studs

ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE

Steel stud kit SSMK1

is required for install,

but NOT INCLUDED.

Call Customer Service

Wood Stud

Install

Steel Stud

Install

Concrete

Install

Awl Awl

Pencil Level

Stud Finder Stud Finder

ScrewdriverTape

Measure

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

Wood

1/2 in.

(13 mm)

Steel

Drill Bit 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

Drywall alone

will NOT hold

the weight

of your TV.

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.

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.

150 lbs.

(68.0 kg)

For Wood Stud For Steel

Stud Walls

Solid Concrete or

Concrete Block

Walls

BEFOREYOU 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.

Soft clean surface

Protect the face of your TV

when laying it down for installation.

Dimensions in. [mm]

5.9in

150mm

MIN

23.6in

600mm

MAX

15.7in

400mm

MAX

3.9in

100mm

MIN

28.7in

730mm

31.3in

796mm

15.1in

383mm

10.8in

273mm

24.0in

610mm

16.0in

406mm

15deg 15deg

6.8in

172mm

7deg

12deg

7.6in

192.4mm

9.0in

228.6mm

SYM

2.1in.

53mm

31.3in

796mm

16.6in

421mm

0.7in

19mm

OFFSET

SIMULATED 42"

FLAT SCREEN TV WITH 400 MM VESA

TV INTERFACE

WALL PLATE

TOP VIEW - EXTENDED

3-D

SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED

SIDE VIEW RETRACTED

TOP VIEW - RETRACTED

FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT

Parts and Hardware for STEP 1

22mm

M6 x 12mm

M6 x 35mm

2.5mm

5mm

M8 x 50mm

M6 x 20mm

M8 x 16mm M8 x 20mm

M8 x 40mm

M8 x 30mm

Right

TV Bracket

Left

TV Bracket

ATTACH TV BRACKET TO TVSTEP 1

CAUTION: Avoid potential

personal injury or property damage!

The TV brackets contain potential

pinch points during operation.

Keep fingers away from

pinch points when

retracting the TV. (arrows)

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.

1.1 Select TV

Screw Diameter

1.2 Select TV Screw Length / Spacers

TV Screws

(qty. 4 each) [Only one size ﬁts your TV] Washers

(qty. 4)

Spacers

[If necessary]

(qty. 4 each)

0302

M6/M8 M6/M8

(qty. 1)

TV Bracket

04 04

05 05

02 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.

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.

NOTE: If your TV

included inset spacers or

adapters, use them UNDER

the mount hardware.

2SECURELY TIGHTEN

1.3 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV

1POSITION

TIP: The tilt tension knob Ton TV brackets 04 /05 should be

oriented to the outside edges.

5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.

Fischer UX10 x 60R

Parts and Hardware for STEP 2

Lag Bolt

Wall Plate

Wall Plate Template

Hex Key

3/16 in.

Concrete Anchor

For concrete installations ONLY

CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood

ATTACH WALL PLATE TO WALL

STEP 2

02 02

03 01

NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED

A B

(qty. 1)

(qty. 4)

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.

Brackets should be parallel with one another.

CAUTION:

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:

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

STEP 2A Wood Stud Installation

1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK

2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm)

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

4POSITION TEMPLATE

TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out

our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].

sanus.com

/1172

HeightFinder™

Visit 5DRILL

CAUTION:

Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.

Skip to STEP 3 on PAGE 9.

6REMOVE TEMPLATE 7SECURELY TIGHTEN

06 06

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

Open

covers

bottom

cover

Do not over-tighten the lag bolts 08 . Tighten the lag bolts only

until they are pulled ﬁrmly against the wall plate 07 .

Skip to STEP 3 on PAGE 9.

TIP:

TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out

our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].

Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)

1POSITION TEMPLATE

Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation

●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

STEP 2B

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

sanus.com

/1172

HeightFinder™

Visit

Never drill into the mortar between blocks.

CAUTION:

Never drill into the mortar between blocks.

2DRILL

CAUTION:

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

4X 08

Be sure the anchors 09 are seated ﬂush

with the concrete surface.

CAUTION:

5SECURELY TIGHTEN

3REMOVE TEMPLATE

3/8 in.

(10 mm)

3 in. (7.6 cm)

34 INSERT ANCHORS

Open

covers

bottom

cover

Do not over-tighten the lag bolts 08 . Tighten the lag bolts only until they are pulled ﬁrmly

against the wall plate 07 .

Steel Stud Installation Kit SSMK1 (NOT INCLUDED)

Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury

or property damage!

STEP 2C

1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK

●Studs must be at least 2x4 / 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

1/4-20 x 1 ¾ in.

1/4 in.

S2 x4

1/4-20 SNAP Toggle BB

*Contact Customer Service to inquire about the additional hardware.

1 in. (25 mm)

1/2 in.

(13 mm)

4POSITION TEMPLATE

TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out

our Height Finder at sanus.com [www.san.us/1172].

www.

san.us/1172

HeightFinder™

Visit 5DRILL

CAUTION:

Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.

Steel Stud Installation

S1 S1

P4X

6INSTALL ANCHORS 7SECURELY TIGHTEN

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

CAUTION: Be sure cap Pis

seated against the drywall surface.

06 06

Open

covers

bottom

cover

Do not over-tighten the lag bolts S2 . Tighten the lag bolts only until they are pulled

ﬁrmly against the wall plate 07 .

For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS: TV brackets 04 /05 MUST remain centered in wall plate 07 .

NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, TV brackets 04 /05 can be slid anywhere along

wall plate 07 for optimal positioning of your TV.

ATTACH TV TO WALL PLATE

STEP 3

HEAVY! You may need

assistance with this step.

TIP: Extend the TV outward AND tilt the TV up or down to gain better access to the back of the TV.

MANAGE CABLES

4CLOSE TOP COVER

1EXTEND 2HANG

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

3ATTACH

Always make sure TV brackets 04 /05 are in the locked position so

the TV is securely fastened to the wall plate 07 .

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

The TV brackets contain potential pinch points

during operation. Keep fingers away from pinch

points when retracting the TV. (see arrows)

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal

injury or property damage!

ADJUSTMENTS

To level your TV, turn the level

adjustment screw Son the top of

either TV bracket 04 /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 /05 .

LEVEL

HEIGHT

RAISE

LOWER

TILT

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.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

For Concrete Applications, TV brackets 04 /05 must be centered between the marks on

the wall plate rail 07 .

For Wood Stud Installations ONLY: Slide the TV left or right along the wall plate 07 to

reposition.

SIDE-TO-SIDE SHIFT

HEAVY! You may need

assistance with this step.

RAISE

LOWER

Align the brackets between

the two lines on the wall plate

for minimum proﬁle depth.

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