Sanus VLF525 Installation guide

Brand: Sanus

Model: VLF525

Category: Flat panel wall mounts

Type: Installation guide

Sanus VLF525 is a TV mount designed to support TVs weighing up to 125 lbs. It is compatible with wood stud, solid concrete, and concrete block walls. The mount features a unique locking mechanism that ensures a secure and stable installation. The VLF525 also allows for easy adjustment of the TV's height and angle, making it perfect for any viewing experience. With its sleek design and durable construction, the Sanus VLF525 is the perfect choice for mounting your TV in any room of your home.

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THE #1 TV MOUNT BRAND IN THE US.

VLF

525

Instruction Manual

VLF525

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE

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This mount is NOT compatible. Visit MountFinder.Sanus.com or call

1-800-359-5520 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.

Do you have

all the tools

needed?

Before getting started, let’s make sure this mount is perfect for you!

What is your

wall made of?

Unsure?

Drywall with

wood studs?

Solid concrete or

concrete block?

125 lb

(56.7 kg)

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!

● This product is designed for use in 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

Perfect! Perfect!

Ready to

begin?

Does your TV weigh

more than 125 lb

(56.7 kg) including

accessories?

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CAUTION:

DO NOT install

into drywall alone

Wood Stud Install

Concrete Install

Pencil

Screwdriver

Tape

Measure

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

Wood

Drill Bit

Electric Drill

Hammer

1/2 in.

(13 mm)

Socket

Wrench

Drill Bit

3/8 in.

(10 mm)

Concrete

Stud

Finder

Awl

STEP 1 Attach Bracket to TV

Parts and Hardware for STEP 1

M6 x 35 mm

M8 x 35 mm

22 mm

M8 x 16 mm

M8 x 25 mm

2.5mm

M8 x 50 mm

M8 x 45 mm

5⁄16 in. x 2 3⁄4 in.

For concrete installations ONLY

Vertical

TV Bracket

NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.

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!

M4x30 mm

M5x30 mm

M6x35 mm

M8x35 mm

Spacer

5⁄16 in. x 2 3⁄4 in.

M4x30 mm

M5x30 mm

M6x35 mm

M8x35 mm

Spacer

5⁄16 in. x 2 3⁄4 in.

Upper

TV Bracket

Plate

Lower

TV Bracket

01 x1

02 x1

03 x1

04 x1

STEP 1 Attach Bracket to TV

M6 x 35 mm

M8 x 35 mm

22 mm

M8 x 16 mm

M8 x 25 mm

2.5mm

M8 x 50 mm

5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.

For concrete installations ONLY

5mm

UX10x60R

M6 x 20mm

M6 x 12mm

TV Screws

TV Washers

Spacers

Thumb Screws

05 x4

06 x4

08 x4

x8 x4

M6 M8

1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter

1.2 Select TV Screw Length

Hand thread screws into the threaded inserts

on the back of your TV to determine which

screw diameter (M6 or M8) to use.

FLAT BACK ROUND BACK CABLESINSET HOLES

If your TV has a flat back AND you want your TV closer to the

wall, use the shorter screws.

Spacers and longer screws are supplied to accommodate:

● Round/irregular back TVs

● TVs with inset mounting holes

● Extra space needed for cables

Standard configurations

are shown. For special

applications, or if you

are uncertain about your

hardware selection, contact

Customer Service at

1-800-359-5520.

Too Short

Too Long

CAUTION:

Verify adequate thread

engagement with the screw or

screw/spacer combination.

- Too short will not hold the TV.

- Too long will damage the TV.

Correct

1. Slide TV bracket plate

into upper TV bracket

and loosely install using two thumb screws

2. Slide the upper

and lower

TV brackets onto the ends of the vertical TV bracket

1.3 Attach TV Brackets

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3. Position the TV bracket assembly over your TV hole pattern, center horizontally and

loosely install using the spacer, TV screw and washer combination (a) or (b) you

selected for your TV.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! The TV Bracket

assembly MUST BE installed with the release cord

oriented on the bottom of the

TV as shown.

Spacer, screw and washer

Screw and washer

If your TV included

inset spacers or

wall mount

adapters,

use them

UNDER the

mount hardware.

4. Vertically center TV bracket

5. Visually line up the locator hole

in the lower TV bracket

, with a hole in the vertical TV bracket

and install using

two thumb screws

Tighten the four thumb screws

on the upper

and lower

TV brackets.

TV Screws

6. Tighten the four TV screws (PAGE 8) on the upper

and lower

TV brackets.

STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall

M6 x 35 mm

M8 x 35 mm

22 mm

M8 x 16 mm

M8 x 25 mm

2.5mm

M8 x 50 mm

5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.

For concrete installations ONLY

5mm

UX10x60R

M6 x 20mm

M6 x 12mm

Parts and Hardware for STEP 2

Wall Plate

Template

Lag Bolt

Concrete

Anchors

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!

Wall Plate

NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.

CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood.

09 x1

10 x1

11 x4

12 x4

CAUTION: Avoid potential

personal injuries and property damage!

● Drywall covering the wall must not

exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)

● Minimum wood stud size:

nominal 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm)

actual 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)

● Minimum horizontal space between

fasteners: 16 in. (406 mm)

● Stud centers must be verified – not all

walls have conventional 16 in. (406 mm)

or 24 in. (610 mm) stud spacing

1. Locate a nail/screw in the stud

using a stud finder.

2. Find the edges of the stud using an

awl, a thin nail, or an edge to edge

stud finder.

3. Mark the center of the stud with

pencil.

1 2 3

Max. 5/8 in. (16 mm)

Min. 16 in. (406 mm)

Min. 3 1/2 in. (89 mm)

Min. 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)

STEP 2A Wood Stud Option

4. Place the wall plate template

at your desired height and position the slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level the wall plate

template

and tape in place.

NOTE: For assistance in determining wall plate location, see HeightFinder at sanus.com.

IMPORTANT: Be sure you mark and drill into the center of the stud.

5. 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 in. (75 mm).

0909

4 5

3 in. (75 mm)

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

6. Remove the wall plate template

7. Slide the covers

open on the wall plate

to expose the mounting holes.

8. Install the four lag bolts

. Firmly tighten all four lag bolts

until they are pulled flush against the wall plate

NOTE: Hold the wall plate

in place when tightening the first lag bolt

to keep the plate from shifting out of place.

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.

9. Slide the covers

closed on wall plate

Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!

● Mount the wall plate

directly onto the concrete surface

● Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203 mm)

● Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm)

● Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 24 in. (610 mm)

● For concrete applications, arm

(STEP 3) must remain centered in wall plate

. Keep this in mind when selecting the wall plate location.

1. Position the wall plate template

on the wall at your desired height. Level the wall plate template and mark the hole locations.

NOTE: For assistance in determining wall plate location, see Height Finder at sanus.com.

2. Drill four pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.

IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.

0909

002862.eps

1 2

3/8 in.

(10 mm)

3/8 in.

3 in. (75 mm)

Min.

24 in.

(610 mm)

STEP 2B Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option

3. Remove the wall plate template

and insert four anchors

CAUTION: Be sure the anchors

are seated flush with the concrete surface.

4. Slide the covers

open on the wall plate

to expose the mounting holes.

5. Install the four lag bolts

. Firmly tighten all four lag bolts

until they are pulled flush against the wall plate

NOTE: Hold the wall plate

in place when tightening the first lag bolt

to keep the plate from shifting out of place.

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.

6. Slide the covers

closed on wall plate

Part for STEP 3

STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate

Arm Assembly

WARNING: Before starting assembly,

verify this part is undamaged. If damaged,

contact Customer Service. Never use damaged

parts!

3.1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! The arm assembly

MUST BE installed with the lock lever

oriented

on the bottom as shown.

1. Slide the lock lever

to the unlock position.

Unlock

Lock

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Sanus VLF525 Installation guide

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Category: Flat panel wall mounts

Type: Installation guide

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