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Sanus VMPL3

Expandable plasma/LCD TV wall mount

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by Ralph Graves

The Sanus VMPL3 has an expandable design that lets you mount flat-panel TVs ranging from 27" all the way up to 90" 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 90" (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 90" 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

    well made, sturdy, easy to use

    Written By RickS, Elkridge, MD on Monday, May 20, 2013
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    The wall mount was very heavy duty. I am using it to mount a 70" TV and it was designed to easily handle the weight. Very easy to install, well made, will certainly do the job.
    Pros:
    multiple mount types, can be made to adapt to a range of mounting styles.
    Cons:
    shipping weight...good thing shipping was free!
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    5 out of 5

    easy across the board

    Written By bsm3, Sussex, NJ on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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    The mount was exactly as indicated and super easy to install.
    Pros:
    heavy duty, easy to install, instructions were more than adequate, easily adjustable.
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    Great product

    Written By Phil P, Mandeville LA on Monday, May 13, 2013
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    This product was easy to install and seems to work great. This was my first experience installing one of these but it was strait forward and easy.
    Pros:
    Gives you many options for tilt and low profile.
    Cons:
    Many parts to sort through.
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    5 out of 5

    Great Product

    Written By Sam C, Clemson,SC on Thursday, May 02, 2013
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    This is a very good wall mount. It worked with my TV well and was easy to install. Sanus makes good products. This mount is also a good choice because it allows you to expand to a bigger TV (up to seventy inches). The mount will support up to 280 pounds and can be used as a flush mount or swivel.
    Pros:
    Good quality made mount, directions easy to follow, allows you to upgrade to bigger TV, mine is fifty-one inches and this mount will support a seventy inch TV.
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Great Mount

    Written By SamC, Rochester, NY on Thursday, April 25, 2013
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    Great mount, used for an 80" TV. Very sturdy and and nice adjustments. Sanus mounts are the best!
    Pros:
    Easy to install, slide adjustment, sturdy
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    vmpl3

    Written By boots, tucson az on Sunday, March 17, 2013
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    Solid & easy to install
    Pros:
    Solid mount
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Sanus VMPL3

    Written By Jason, Buena Park, CA on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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    The best wall mount for Samsung 65ES8000
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Sanus VMPL3 for Panasonic TCP-65ST50

    Written By Anonymous, PA on Thursday, January 03, 2013
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    The Panasonic 65 inch plasmas need a special mount and the VMPL3-B fits. The box was extremely heavy, but the parts were manageable to install by myself. The link to the Sanus measurement tool was the best. Plug in the TV you are mounting and how high you want it to be, and it will tell you exactly where to drill the holes.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    TV Wall Mount

    Written By SAMinAZ, San Tan Valley, AZ on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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    Quick shipping, sturdy and very well made product!
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    5 out of 5

    Excellant T.V. mount

    Written By Anonymous, Lafayette on Sunday, December 09, 2012
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    Based on the reviews at Crutchfield, I picked the mount that would fit the Sony XBR 55 according to Sanus.com. Didn't have to add the extensions provided. It fit the T.V like it was custom made for it. Would recommend it without hesitation.
    Pros:
    Well built. Excellent directions both written and video. Easy to put together.
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Built like a tank!

    Written By TT, Buckley, WA on Friday, November 30, 2012
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    This bracket is built of very heavy metal, well finished in a heavy coat of protective paint. When I ordered it, I didn't realize that the "slim mount" and the "tilt mount" were mutually exclusive. In my application it didn't matter. I used the tilt-mount option on a 60' Sony Bravia-class LED/LCD TV, 65lbs or so. I was a bit concerned that the brackets that mount on back of the TV didn't reach over half way up the back of the TV. There are extensions included with the kit, but I couldn't use them because of the mounting hole locations on the back of the TV. Two are near the bottom and 2 are almost halfway up. My concern was that the TV wouldn't have enough support and the top of it would flex when tilted forward. However, I reasoned that Sony engineers put the mouning holes where they should be, and it seems to be working fine. (The bracket was NOT at fault here, and it supports as much of the TV as is possible given the mounting hole locations on the TV.) Overall, this bracket is an excellent value for the Crutchfield price!!
    Pros:
    Very heavy built and well-finished, Good options for either slim-mount or tilt-mount. Flexible mounting holes and adjustable bracket length/width should work for just about any TV it is rated for. Very robust, I wouldn't hesitate to max-out this bracket at its rated 130lbs. Your studs are likely to be the limiting factor!
    Cons:
    I wished the extensions for the vertical, TV side of the brackets could have been used on either top or bottom, without having to use all four or none. It should be more clear that bracket is EITHER slim-mount, or tilt-mount, NOT BOTH. Tilt-mount puts the TV an average distance from the wall for a tilting bracket.
    2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Awesome Mount

    Written By LarryG, Northern VA on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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    Great mount. Very sturdy and one of only a few that extends so you can hit all 3 studs for a stong and solid mount. Have a 100lb 65" 3D LED Tv and this allows a tilt and worked out better than I had ever anticipated. Best Buy wanted $279 and Crutchfield cake through as always at $149 with a free HDMI cable to boot!
    Pros:
    Solid. Flexible. Tilts. Extends.
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great component

    Written By John, Atlanta, Ga on Thursday, July 19, 2012
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    Very sturdy, good directions, versatile.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Sanus VMPL3

    Written By Anonymous, Highlands Ranch, CO on Sunday, June 17, 2012
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    This TV hanger is the best one we could find on the market for hanging our new 70" Sharp. Crutchfield was about half the price of our local Best Buy. The weight limit is 3 times the weight of our TV which gives us more piece of mind.
    Pros:
    The expandable bracket which goes up to 42" allow you to easily span the hanger across 3 wall studs. This means I could put 6 bolts in the wall to hold the TV. Most other brackets are only 32" which is really stretching to reach 3 studs. The 42" width also allows more flexibility in the wall placement while still hitting 3 studs. All of the hardware is included, and it is heavy duty.
    Cons:
    None!
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Sanus VMPL3

    Written By Anonymous, Baltiomre, MD on Friday, June 15, 2012
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    This thing is heavy duty. I needed it to hang a 65 inch plasma that weighs nearly 130 lbs over studding that was 22 inches apart. With the extension the mount worked great. If you buy a massive TV you are going to need a serious mount like this one.
    Pros:
    large enough my a huge TV
    Cons:
    It's heavy, so it can be difficult to maneuver while mounting. I wish it had an adjustment for tv leveling like sanus slim mount.
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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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
    investment is secure.
    2 out of 3 people found this helpful
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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!
    12 out of 15 people found this helpful
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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.
    82 out of 93 people found this helpful
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