Rocket Fish RF-HTVMTAB User manual

19” to 39” TV WALL
MOUNT - TILT
RF-HTVMTAB
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Safety information and specifications ......................2
Tools needed......................................................................2
Package contents .............................................................3
Installation instructions .................................................5
For wood-stud and concrete
wall installations
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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Safety information and specifications
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
- SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Do not use this
product for any purpose not
explicitly specified by
Rocketfish.
Improper installation may
cause property damage or
personal injury. If you do
not understand these
directions, or have doubts
about the safety of the
installation, contact Customer Service or call a qualified contractor. Rocketfish is not
responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect installation or use.
The weight of your TV must not exceed 50 lbs. (22.6 kg). The wall must be
capable of supporting five times the weight of your TV and wall mount
combined.
This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if
swallowed. Keep these items away from young children!
Tools needed
You will need the following tools to assemble your new TV wall mount:
Maximum TV weight: 50 lbs. (22.6 kg)
Screen size: 19" to 39" diagonal
Overall dimensions (H × W × D):
8.8 x 9.16 x 1.5 in. (225.3 x 232.7 x 39.1 mm)
Wall-mount weight: 1.2 lbs. (0.54 kg)
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Edge-to-edge
stud finder
Pencil Level
Phillips screwdriver
Socket wrench with
1/2" (13 mm) socket or
adjustable wrench
Measuring tape
Drill
Tape
Hammer
7/32" (5.5 mm) wood drill bit
for wood stud wall
OR
3/8" (10 mm) masonry drill
bit (concrete only)
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Package contents
Make sure that you have all the hardware necessary to assemble your new TV wall
mount:
12 Wall plate (1) 11 Template (1)
1TV Bracket (1)
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TV Hardware
Lbl Hardware Qty.
24
34
44
54
64
74
M4 × 12 mm
screw
M6 × 12 mm
screw
M8 × 20 mm
screw
M4 × 35 mm
screw
M6 × 35 mm
screw
M8 × 35 mm screw
Concrete Installation Kit CMK1 (not included)
Contact customer service at 1-800-359-5520 to have these additional parts shipped directly to you.
C1 2
C2 2
5/16 in. × 2 3/4 in. lag bolt
Concrete anchors
(Fischer UX10 x 60R)
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100mm
1234in
Lbl Hardware Qty.
84
94
10 4
13 2
M4 washers
M6/M8 washers
Universal spacers
5/16" × 2 3/4" lag bolt
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Installation instructions
STEP 1 - Measure your TV hole pattern and assemble the
TV bracket
1 Measure the width and height of your TV hole pattern in centimeters to
determine which TV bracket configuration fits your TV.
2 Record your measurements in cm: Width ______cm x Height ______cm.
3 Determine which TV bracket configuration to use, based on your TV hole pattern
measurements.
• Use configuration Afor hole patterns 7.5 x 7.5 cm, 10 x 10 cm, or 20 x 10 cm.
• Use configuration Bfor hole patterns 20 x 20 cm.
NOTE: If your TV does not match one of these patterns, do not use this TV mount to
mount your TV to the wall.
inches cm mm
37.5 75
410 100
7 7/8 20 200
cm
inches
W
H
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10 cm
7.5 cm
7.5 cm
20 cm
20 cm
20 cm
10 cm
7.5 x 7.5 cm
10 x 10 cm
20 x 10 cm
Remove
extender
brackets
3/8 in.
(10mm)
wrench
20 x 20 cm
Leave
extender
brackets
on
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Step 2 - Determine whether your TV has a flat back or an
irregular or obstructed back
1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to
protect the screen from damages and scratches.
2 If your TV has a table-top stand attached, remove the stand. See the
documentation that came with your TV for instructions.
3 Temporarily lay the TV bracket (1) on the back of your TV.
4 Align the screw holes in the TV bracket with the mounting screw holes on your
TV.
5 Identify which type of back your TV may have:
•Flat back: The bracket lays flush against the back of your TV and does
not block any jacks. You do not need spacers when assembling the wall
mount.
•Obstructed back: The bracket blocks any of the jacks on the back of
your TV. You will need spacers when assembling the wall mount.
•Irregularly-shaped back: There is a gap between the bracket and some
part of the back of your TV. You will need spacers when assembling the
wall mount.
6 Remove the TV bracket.
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STEP 3 - Select screws, washers, and spacers
1 Select the hardware for your TV (screws, washers, and spacers). A limited number of
TVs come with mounting hardware included. (If there are screws that came with the
TV, they are almost always in the holes on the back of the TV.) If you don't know the
correct length of the mounting screws your TV requires, test various sizes by hand
threading the screws.
Select one of the following types of screws:
Select M4 washers (8) for M4 type screws, or M6/M8 washers (9) for M6 or M8 type
screws.
For an irregular or obstructed TV back, use the universal spacers (10)
CAUTION: To avoid potential personal injuries and property damage, make sure
that there are adequate threads to secure the brackets to your TV. If you encounter
resistance, stop immediately and contact customer service. Use the shortest screw
and spacer combination to accommodate your TV. Using hardware that is too long
may damage your TV. However, using a screw that is too short may cause your TV to fall from
the mount.
2 Remove the screws.
3 For a flat back TV, go to “STEP 4 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to
TVs with a flat back” on page 9.
-OR-
For an irregular or obstructed back, go to “STEP 4 - Option 2: Attaching the
mounting hardware to TVs with irregular or obstructed backs” on page 10.
M4 × 12 mm screws (2)M6×35mmscrews(6)
M4 × 35 mm screws (5)M8×20mmscrews(4)
M6 × 12 mm screws (3)M8×35mmscrews(7)
Screw is
too long
Screw fits
correctly
Screw is
too short
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STEP 4 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to
TVs with a flat back
1 Align the holes you noted on the TV bracket (1) with the screw holes on the back
of your TV. Make sure the bracket is level.
2 Place the washers (8 or 9) over the holes in the TV brackets that align with the
screw holes on the back of your TV, then insert the screws (2, 3, or 4) through the
washers.
3 Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV bracket. Do not over
tighten.
You’ll need
TV bracket configuration B
TV bracket configuration A
8(4) 9(4)
2 (4) 3(4)
Phillips screwdriver
oror
or
Level (1) TV Bracket (configuration
depends on TV)
4(4)
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STEP 4 - Option 2: Attaching the mounting hardware to
TVs with irregular or obstructed backs
1 Place the spacers (10) over the screw holes on the back of the TV.
2AligntheTVbracket(1) over the spacers (10), then place the washers (8or 9)
over the holes in the TV bracket and insert the screws (5, 6, or 7) through the
washers, TV bracket, and spacers. Make sure the bracket is level.
3 Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV bracket. Do not over
tighten.
You’ll need
TV bracket configuration B
TV bracket configuration A
8(4) 9(4)
5(4) 6(4) 7(4)
Phillips screwdriver
or
or or
10 (4)
Level
(1) TV Bracket (configuration
depends on TV)
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STEP 5 - Determine wall-mount location
NOTE:
• For more detailed information on determining where to drill your holes, visit our online height-finder at:
http://mf1.bestbuy.selectionassistant.com/index.php/heightfinder
• Your TV should be high enough so your eyes are level with the middle of the screen. Normally, 40 to 60
inches from the ground.
The center of your TV will match the center of the wall plate (12). Before you drill
holes in the wall:
1 Measure the distance from the bottom of your TV to the middle of the four
mounting screw holes. This is measurement a.
2 Measure the distance from the floor to where you want the bottom of the TV to
be placed on the wall. Keep in mind that the bottom of the TV should be placed
above any furniture (such as entertainment centers or TV stands). The TV should
also be above items placed on top of the furniture (like a Blu-ray player or cable
box). This is measurement b.
3 Add a+ b. The total measurement is the height where you want the center of the
wall plate (12) to be on the wall.
4 Use a pencil to mark this spot on the wall.
You’ll need
A
B
a
b
Measuring tape Pencil
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STEP 6 - Option 1: Installing on a wood stud wall
Note: Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8" (16 mm).
1 Locate the stud. Verify the center of the stud with an edge-to-edge stud finder.
2 Align the center of the wall plate template (11) at the height you determined in
the previous step and make sure that it is level. Tape the wall plate template to
the wall, then use a pencil to mark the lag bolt hole locations (2) on the stud
centers. Remove the wall plate template.
3 Drill pilot holes to a depth of 2 3/4 in. (69 mm) using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter
drill bit.
Note: Minimum wood stud size: Common 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm). Nominal 1.5 x 3.5 in. (38 x 89 mm)
4 Align the wall plate (12) with the pilot holes, insert the lag bolts (13) through the
holes in the wall plate assembly, then tighten the lag bolts only until they are
firm against the wall plate assembly.
CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage!
DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts (13).
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Yo u’ l l n e e d
NOTE: If needed, you can make small level
adjustments to the wall plate by loosening
the bottom lag bolt and shifting the wall
plate until it is level. Tighten the bottom lag
bolt when the adjustments are complete.
Edge-to edge
stud finder
Lag bolt 13 (2)
Pencil
Drill
7/32" wood drill bit 1/2" socket wrench
Level Template (11)
Tape
Wall plate (12)
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STEP 6 - Option 2: Installing on a solid concrete or concrete
block wall
CAUTION: To prevent property damage or personal injury, never drill into mortar
between blocks. Mount the wall plate directly onto the concrete surface.
Note: Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in (203 mm). Minimum concrete block
size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm).
1 Align the center of the wall plate template (11) at the height you determined in
the previous step and make sure that it is level. Tape the wall plate template to
the wall, then use a pencil to mark the lag bolt hole locations (2). Remove the
wall plate template.
2 Drill pilot holes to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm) using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter
masonry drill bit.
3 Insert the concrete wall anchors (refer to Concrete Installation Kit CMK1 (not
included) on page 4) into the pilot holes and use a hammer to make sure that the
anchors are flush with the concrete surface.
4 Align the wall plate (12) with the anchors, insert the lag bolts (C1) through the
holes in the wall plate assembly, then tighten the lag bolts only until they are
firm against the wall plate.
CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage!
DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts (C1).
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You’ll need
C1
C1
C2
C2
NOTE: If needed, you can make small level
adjustments to the wall plate by loosening
the bottom lag bolt and shifting the wall
plate until it is level. Tighten the bottom lag
bolt when the adjustments are complete.
Lag bolt C1 (2) Pencil
Drill 1/2" socket wrench
Level
Hammer
3/8" masonry
drill bit Tape
Template (11)
Wall plate (12)
Concrete anchor C2 (2)
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STEP 7 - Attach your TV to the wall plate
• Hang the TV onto the wall plate (12) by hooking both slots in the TV
bracket (1) onto the wall plate, then lowering the TV until it clicks into
place.
HEAVY! You will
need assistance
with this step.
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STEP 8 - Making adjustments
• Loosen the tilt tension knob on the TV bracket to adjust the tilt of your
TV. Tighten the knob when your TV is set to the tilt you want.
Tilt tension knob
Tighten
Loosen
Tilt adjustment
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Removing the TV from the wall mount
1 To remove your TV from the wall plate (12), disconnect all cables, then pull down
on the release latch.
2 Swing the bottom of the TV out from the wall bracket, then lift the assembly off
the wall bracket.
IMPORTANT: Your TV is heavy. You may need assistance with this step.
For customer service, call: 1-800-620-2790 (U.S. and Canada)
Release latch
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