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Sanus VMPL3

Expandable plasma/LCD TV wall mount

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The Sanus VMPL3 has an expandable design that lets you mount flat-panel TVs ranging from 27" all the way up to 84" on your wall (see "Photos" tab above). It features sturdy, heavy-gauge steel construction with a durable powder-coated finish. You get two sets of mounting brackets for your TV: One set provides vertical tilt so you can adjust the angle of your TV with a gentle push, and the other set mounts your TV in a fixed position just 1-9/16" from the wall.

Will this mount work with my TV?
Use the Sanus MountFinder™ to see a list of mounts that work with your specific TV.

Where do I drill the holes?
Tell the Sanus HeightFinder™ Installation Assistant how high you want your TV, and it tells you exactly where to drill.

Highlights:

  • fits most flat-panel plasma and LCD TVs from 27" to 84" (VESA 50, 75, 100, and 200mm x 200mm, 200mm x 100mm, and 400mm x 200mm mounting standard)
  • heavy-gauge steel construction with powder-coated finish
  • includes tilting and fixed, low-profile brackets
  • tilt range: +6° to -12°
  • low-profile brackets mount TV 1-9/16" away from wall
  • supports 280 lbs.
  • stud-mounting required
  • includes mounting hardware
  • optional center plate allows mount to accommodate a wider range of TVs, including 65" Panasonic plasmas
  • wall plate: 27-1/8"W (expandable up to 42-3/8") x 9-1/16"H x 7/8"D
  • monitor brackets: 17"W (expandable up to 27-7/16") x 1-11/16"H x 2-5/16"D
  • warranty: 5 years
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  • Black wall plate assembly
  • Black left tilting monitor bracket
  • Black right tilting monitor bracket
  • 2 Black low-profile monitor brackets
  • 4 Monitor bracket extensions
  • 2 Latch extensions
  • 4 M4 x 16mm bolts
  • 4 M4 x 35mm bolts
  • 4 M5 x 16mm bolts
  • 4 M5 x 35mm bolts
  • 4 M6 x 16mm bolts
  • 4 M6 x 40mm bolts
  • 4 M8 x 16mm bolts
  • 4 M8 x 40mm bolts
  • 4 M4 Star lock washers
  • 4 M5 Star lock washers
  • 4 M6 Star lock washers
  • 4 M8 Star lock washers
  • 4 M4/M5 Spacers
  • 4 M6/M8 Spacers
  • 8 M4/M5 Flat washers
  • 4 M6/M8 Flat washers
  • 6 Lag bolt washers
  • Six 2-1/2" lag bolts
  • 6 Concrete anchors
  • 8 Flange nuts
  • 8 Nylon flat washers
  • 2 Allen head safety bolts
  • 3/16" Allen key
  • Four 10-32 screws
  • Assembly Instructions

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Overview: The VMPL3 universal wall-mount bracket is designed to fit flat-panel plasma and LCD monitors from 27" to 84" and up to 280 pounds. The VMPL3 comes with two sets of monitor brackets: an adjustable set that allows you to tilt the TV for the best viewing angle, and a set of low-profile, non-tilting brackets. An adjustable wall plate and monitor bracket extensions allow the VMPL3 to fit a wide range of TVs. An optional center plate (051VMXA1b, sold separately) is available to extend the width of the bracket for the largest flat panel TVs. The wall plate features cutouts for routing cables through an opening in the wall or a J-box for concealed wire management.

Construction: The bracket is constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a durable powder coated finish.

Mounting: The wall plate must be mounted to wall studs or anchored to a brick, block, or concrete wall using the supplied lag bolts. The slots in the wall plate can accommodate a variety of stud spacing, allowing you to easily mount the TV to wall studs that are 16" or 24" on center. Sanus recommends attaching the wall plate to three studs if the TV is over 125 pounds. Once the wall plate is anchored to the wall studs and the monitor brackets (with the TV attached) are hooked onto the wall plate, the TV can slide horizontally, allowing you to center the TV on the wall. If the tilting monitor brackets are used, the TV is held in place approximately 2-5/8" from the wall. The low profile brackets place the TV only 1-9/16" from the wall.

Note: Each monitor bracket has multiple bolt holes and extensions, they can accommodate a TV with a vertical hole spacing up to 15.75" (400mm), and up to 26" (660mm) if the bracket extensions are used. Since the monitor brackets can slide on the wall plate and the wall plate is adjustable, the horizontal hole spacing on the back of the TV can range from 2" (50mm) to 40" (1016mm). Item 051VMXA1B can be added to this bracket to increase the horizontal hole spacing range from 27" (685mm) to 42.25" (1073mm).

Steel Stud Mounting: If you wish to mount this Sanus wall mount in a building with steel stud walls, you will need the Sanus SSMK1 Steel Stud Mounting Kit (051SSMK1). Steel stud walls are typically found in commercial applications, such as office buildings, warehouses, and condominiums.

VESA: Given the mounting bracket's range of motion, it will accommodate the following mounting hole patterns in accordance with industry standards set by the Video Electronics Standards Association:

  • 50 x 50
  • 75 x 75
  • 100 x 100
  • 200 x 100
  • 200 x 200
  • 300 x 200
  • 300 x 300
  • 400 x 200
  • 400 x 300
  • 400 x 400
  • 600 x 400
  • 800 x 400

Mounting Hardware: The VMPL3 comes with M4, M5, M6, and M8 bolts to mount the monitor brackets to your TV. If your TV requires hardware larger than M8 (8mm), you should be able to obtain it from your local hardware store.

Virtual Axis Technology: Once the TV is secured to the wall, you can adjust the TV's vertical angle when using the tilting monitor brackets. With the Virtual Axis fingertip tilt system, the TV can tilt up to 6° up or 12° down, and you can lock the position by simply tightening a knob on each monitor bracket. If you're using the low profile monitor brackets, you will not be able to adjust the angle of the TV.

Dimensions

Dimensions:

  • Wall Plate: W=27"-42.25" (adjustable), H=9.02", D=0.817"
  • Monitor Brackets:
    • Tilting Brackets: L=15.75"-26" (adjustable with extensions installed), W=1.682", D=2.287"
    • Low-Profile Brackets: L=17.0"-27.4" (adjustable with extensions installed), W=1.6875", D=1.54"
 

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5 out of 5

Easy Instalation

Written By Philip, Stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England on Thursday, June 28, 2007
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I had just purchased a Hitachai 55" Plasma, and needed something to hang it on the wall with. After searching around, I found the Sanus VMPL3. The shipping was fast, especially to an APO address. The instalation was easy, and the directions were really broken down Barney style. I highly recomend this to anyone.
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5 out of 5

Excellent Quality

Written By Karl, Marmora, NJ on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
 
I highly recommend this (Sanus) company's product. The packaging and individually labelled parts mini-packs could not have been prepared any better. Instructions and diagrams are not lengthy and are easy to follow. The bracket is heavy-duty, clean and obviously well-made. One would normally not get too excited about a bracket, but in this case, especially considering that it's holding my expensive TV, Sanus did it right and I'm very pleased! This is the type of product one would expect Crutchfield to carry -- high quality and excellent value. Thank you!
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5 out of 5

Superb Mount

Written By captlou, Belmont WI on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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Simple to set-up, mounts easily, and provides peace of mind your high dollar
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