Sanus Systems Sanus VisionMount VMAA18 user manual

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Assembly Instructions for Model: VMAA18
Thank you for choosing a Sanus Systems VisionMount™ wall mount. This model will hold 30 - 50 inch Plasma and LCD TVs weighing
up to 130 lbs to a vertical wall. It is a full motion mount that will tilt, swivel, extend and can roll ±6° to level the TV.
Safety Warning: If you do not understand these directions, or have any doubts about the safety of the installation, please call a quali-
fied contractor or contact Sanus at 800.359.5520 or www.sanus.com. Chec

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Hardware: Hardware shown is actual size * (7) Wire Tie Clip - g (10) Wire Tie -h (4) Lag Bolt - i (4) Lag Bolt Washer - j (1) Allen Key - k (4) 2” Carriage Bolt - l (4) 1/4-20 Nut - m (2) Safety Bolt - n (2) Preventor Bolt - o Supplied Television Mounting Hardware: Hardware shown is actual size (4) M4 x 12mm Bolt - p (4) M5 x 12mm Bolt - q (4) M6 x

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Step 1: Mounting Monitor Brackets to a television with a Flat Back First, determine the diameter of the Bolt (p,q,r,s) your TV requires by hand threading them into the threaded insert on the back of the TV. If you encounter any resistance stop immediately! Once you have determined the correct diameter, see the appropriate Diagram below. You will thread the Bolt through the appropriate Lock Washer (x,y,z,aa), a Washer (dd,ee), the Monitor Bracket (e) and finally into the TV. Make sure the Moni

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Step 2: Mounting the Monitor Brackets to a television with a curved back or any other obstruction. First, determine the diameter of the Bolt (t,u,v,w) your TV requires by hand threading them into the threaded insert on the back of the TV. If you encounter any resistance stop immediately! Once you have determined the correct diameter, see the appropriate Diagram below. You will thread the Bolt through the appropriate Lock Washer (x,y,z,aa), a Washer (dd,ee), the Monitor Bracket (e), a second Wa

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Step 3: Add the Vise Assemblies to the Monitor Brackets: Note: Do not overtighten the 1/4-20 Nut (m). The Vise Assembly (f) should be able to rotate freely around the Car- riage Bolt (l). Place the Vise Assembly (f) between the two sides of the Monitor Bracket (e) so that the two jaws point toward the set of 1” diameter holes and the allen bolt is facing away from the television. Place a 2” Carriage Bolt (l) through the square hole in the side of the Monitor Bracket, through the hole in the V

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Step 4b: Attach the Arm Assembly (Part II) Position the Arm Assembly (b) so that the hook shaped tab shown in the Detailed View of Diagram 4b is on the top. Line up the two 1” diameter holes in the Monitor Bracket (e) at the other end of the Arm Assembly with the with the 1” Diameter Tubes (d). Continue to push the 1” Diameter Tubes through the bracket on the Arm Assembly and then through the other Monitor Bracket. Again, make sure the Vise Assemblies (f) on both the Arm Assembly and the seco

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Step 6: Hang the assembly onto the Wall Plate Warning: This step may require 2 people to lift the assembly onto the Wall Plate! Sanus is not responsible for injury or damage. Orient the Arm Assembly (b) so that the arm extends directly away from the television and the transfer plate is parallel with the televi- sion. Some televisions may require 2 people to lift! Lift up the assembly and hook the transfer plate onto the tab on the top of the Wall Plate (a) as shown in Diagram 6a. Horizontally

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Step 8: Add Preventor Warning: Watch for Pinch Points. Do not put your hands or fingers between moveable parts! Determine which direction you want the arm to fold. If you want the arm to fold to the right, place the Preventor (c) on the right side of the Arm Assembly (b). If you want the arm to fold to the left, place the Preventor on the left side of the Arm Assembly. Position the Preventor so the flat side is facing the idler as shown in the Detailed View of Diagram 8. To attach the Prevent