Rocket Fish RF-SBM101 User manual

RF-SBM101
Soundbar Mount
Safety information and specif
i
What you need4
Package contents: parts4
Package contents: hardware5
Installation instructions7
User Guide
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Safety information and specifications ........ 2
What you need .................................................... 4
Package contents: parts ................................... 4
Package contents: hardware .......................... 5
Installation instructions.................................... 7
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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 soundbar must not exceed 15 lbs.
(6.8 kg). Also, the weight of the soundbar plus the weight of your TV
cannot exceed the total rated weight of the TV wall mount. Refer to
your TV wall mount assembly guide for specific weight limits.
This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if
swallowed. Keep these items away from young children!
WARNING: This product is only designed to be used with
RF-TVMLPT01*, RF-TVMLPT02*, RF-TVMLPT03*, RF-TVMFM01*,
RF-TVMFM02*, RF-TVMFM03*, DX-TVM111*, DX-TVM112*,
DX-TVM113*, DX-DRTVM102*, DX-DRTVL103*, and SANUS
VISIONMOUNT television mounts mounted below the television.
This soundbar mount was designed to be installed and utilized ONLY
as specified in this manual. The manufacturer is not responsible for
improper assembly, use, or handling of this product.
Maximum soundbar weight: 15 lbs.
(6.8 kg)
Overalldimensions(W×D×H):
1.75 x 1.0 x 11.9 in. (4.4 x 2.5 x 30.2 cm)
Soundbar mount weight: 1.74 lbs.
(0.79 kg)
We’re here for you
www.rocketfishproducts.com
For customer service, call:
800-620-2790 (U.S./Canada
markets)
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Before You Begin
Please check the following items:
• Your TV and any accessories you plan to use do not exceed
the specified weight limit of your TV mount.
• You read and understand these directions.
• You refer to the documentation that came with your TV for
additional guidance.
• You have the tools needed for installation.
• If your TV bracket has built-in or integrated spacers (see
Figure 1), or mounting holes or slots that are wider than
11mm [.43 in.] (see Figure 2), you cannot use this product.
Call Customer Service for assistance.
<.43 in. (11mm)
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What you need
You will need the following to assemble your new sound bar mount:
Package contents: parts
Make sure that you have all the parts necessary to assemble your new
sound bar mount.
TV Wall Mount Bracket
Level
Phillips screwdriver
BTV Bracket Arm (2)
ASoundbar Bracket Arm (2)
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Package contents: hardware
Make sure that you have all the hardware necessary to assemble your
new soundbar mount. Not all hardware included will be used:
Hardware bag
GG
Label Hardware Qty
C2
D2
E4
F2
G4
GG 4
Fender washer
Keyhole screw
Knob
Mount spacer
M4/M5 washer
M4/M5 washer
Label Hardware Qty
H4
HH 4
I4
J4
K4
L4
M4
M6/M8 washers
M6/M8 washers
M4 × 16 mm
screw
M5 × 16 mm screw
M6 × 16 mm screw
M6 × 25 mm screw
M8 × 20 mm screw
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Hardware bag (continued)
Label Hardware Qty
N4
P4
Q4
Spacers
M4 × 40 mm screw
M5 × 40 mm screw
Label Hardware Qty
R4
S4
T4
M6 × 40 mm screw
M6 × 50 mm screw
M8 × 40mm screw
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100mm
1234in
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Installation instructions
STEP 1: Option 1 - Mount the bracket arms to the
soundbar
1Check the compatibility of the soundbar bracket with your
soundbar.
2Insert the keyhole screws (D) into the knobs (E).
3Attach the soundbar arms (A) to your soundbar with the
assembled knob/keyhole screws.
NOTE: When planning on the position of the soundbar, make
sure you will be able to properly access control buttons, if
necessary.
E
D
A
Soundbar
E
D
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4[OPTIONAL] If there are gaps or recesses under the soundbar
arms, slip a “Fender” washer (C) onto the keyhole screws (D)
and under the soundbar arms (A) make sure that the
soundbar arms (A) lay flat on the soundbar.
5Loosely tighten the knobs (E).
A
E
C
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STEP 1: Option 2 - Mount the bracket arms to a hanger
Some soundbars come with a manufacturer supplied hanger (for
example Samsung).
1Attach the soundbar arms (A) to the soundbar hanger with
the assembled knob/keyhole screws. Do not fully tighten
knobs.
E
D
A
Soundbar
manufacturer
supplied hanger
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STEP 2 - Preparing your TV (go to Step 3 if your TV is not
already mounted on the wall).
CAUTION: Refer to your TV wall mount assembly instructions for
how to properly remove your TV from the brackets.
1Remove all cables attached to your TV.
2Remove your TV from the wall.
3Remove the existing wall mount bracket from the back of
your TV.
• Save the existing screws and washers in case you want to
use the TV without the soundbar in the future.
• You MUST use the screws and washers provided with the
soundbar mount instead of the screws and washers that
came with your existing wall mount.
1
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You’ll need
2
3
CAUTION: Heavy. You may
need assistance with this
step.
Phillips screwdriver
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STEP 3 - Determine whether your TV has a flat back or an
irregular or obstructed back
1Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a cushioned,
clean surface to protect the screen from damages and
scratches.
2If your TV has a table-top stand attached, remove the stand.
See the documentation that came with your TV for
instructions.
3Temporarily lay your existing TV wall mount brackets (not
included) on the back of your TV.
4Align the screw holes in your existing TV wall mount
brackets with the mounting screw holes on your TV.
5Identify which type of back your TV may have:
•Flat back: The brackets lay flush against the back of your TV
and do not block any jacks. You do not need spacers when
assembling the wall mount.
You’ll n eed
TV wallmount bracket
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•Obstructed back: A 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 a bracket
and some part of the back of your TV. You will need spacers
when assembling the wall mount.
6Remove the TV brackets.
You’ll need
TV wallmount bracket
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STEP 4 - Select screws, washers, and spacers
1Select the hardware necessary 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 and diameter of the
mounting screws your TV requires, test various sizes by hand
threading the screws.
Select one of the following types of screws:
Select one of the following types of washers:
For an irregular or obstructed TV back, use the spacers (N)
provided.
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.
M4 × 16 mm screws (I) M6 × 25 mm screws (L)
M4 × 40 mm screws (P) M6 × 40 mm screws (R)
M5 × 16 mm screws (J) M6 × 50 mm screws (S)
M5 × 40 mm screws (Q) M8 × 40 mm screws (T)
M6 × 16 mm screws (K)
M4/M5 washers (G) M6/M8 washers (H)
M4/M5 washers large (GG) M6/M8 washers large (HH)
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2Remove the screws.
3For a flat back TV, go to “STEP 5 - Option 1: Attaching the
mounting hardware to TVs with a flat back” on page 16.
-OR-
For an irregular or obstructed back, go to “STEP 5 - Option 2:
Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with irregular or
obstructed backs” on page 18.
Screw is
too long
Screw fits
correctly
Screw is
too short
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STEP 5 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to
TVs with a flat back
1Place the mount spacers (F) over the top two screw holes on
the back of the TV.
2Place the TV bracket arms (B) over the bottom two screw
holes on the back of the TV. To make sure the arms are not
visible when on the wall, align the arms so they reach the
bottom or corners of the TV, but do not over hang the edges.
3Align your existing TV wall mount brackets with the screw
holes on the back of the TV.
4Install screws (I, J, K, L, or M) and washers (G, GG, H, or HH)
through the top two holes in the wall mount bracket. The TV
brackets should be level on the back of the TV. Do not
tighten.
5Install screws (I, J, K, L or M) and washers (G, GG, H, or HH)
through the bottom two holes in the wall mount bracket.
Continued on next page.
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6Tighten all screws, but do not over-tighten.
You’ll n eed
F
B
GGG
IJ K L M
HHH
NOTE: Your existing TV wall mount may vary from the one shown below. Refer to the
instructions that came with your existing TV wall mount for attaching brackets to the bac
of the TV. However, you MUST use the screws and washers provided with the soundbar
mount instead of the screws and washers that came with your existing wall mount.
NOTE: The soundbar must be
mounted below your TV.
or
or
WARNING: You must use the larger
washers (GG or HH) unless they do
not fit your TV bracket.
G(4)
H(4)
I(4) J(4) K(4)
Phillips screwdriver
or or
or
L(4)
Level
or
M(4)
FMount
spacer (2)
BTV bracket arm (2)
or
or
GG (4)
or
HH (4)
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STEP 5 - Option 2: Attaching the mounting hardware to
TVs with irregular or obstructed backs
1Place the spacers (N) and mount spacers (F) over the top two
screw holes on the back of the TV.
2Place the spacers (N) and the TV bracket arms (B) over the
bottom two screw holes on the back of the TV. To make sure
the arms are not visible when on the wall, align the arms so
they reach the bottom or corners of the TV, but do not over
hang the edges.
3Align your existing TV wall mount bracket with the screw
holes on the back of the TV.
4Install screws (P, Q, R, S, or T) and washers (G, GG, H, or HH)
through the top two holes in the wall mount bracket. The TV
brackets should be level on the back of the TV. Do not tighten.
5Install screws (P, Q, R, S, or T) and washers (G, GG, H, or HH)
through the bottom two holes in the wall mount bracket.
Continued on next page.
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6Tighten all screws, but do not over-tighten.
You’ll n eed
F
B
G
PQRS
N
T
GG HH
H
or
NOTE: Your existing TV wall mount may vary from the one shown below. Refer to the
instructions that came with your existing TV wall mount for attaching brackets to the back of
the TV. However, you MUST use the screws and washers provided with the soundbar mount
instead of the screws and washers that came with your existing wall mount.
NOTE: The soundbar must
be mounted below your TV.
or
WARNING: You must use the larger
washers (GG or HH) unless they do
not fit your TV bracket.
G(4) H(4)
P(4) Q(4) R(4)
Phillips screwdriver
or
or
or
S(4)
Level
or
T(4)
FMount
spacer (2)
BTV bracket
arm (2)
N Spacers (4)
or
or
GG (4)
or
HH (4)
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STEP 6: Options 1 and 2 - Attach the soundbar assembly
to your TV
CAUTION: The ends of the
TV/bracket arms (A) must not
extend beyond the edge of the TV.
• Attach the soundbar bracket
arm (A) assembly to the TV
bracket arm (B) assembly with
two knobs (E). Do not fully
tighten the connections.
You’ll need
E
B
05
A
EKnobs (2)
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