Rocket Fish RF-TVMFM03V2 User manual

RF-TVMFM03V2
TV Wall Mount
Assembly Guide
Safety information and specifications .................................2
Tools needed.................................................................................3
Package contents: parts............................................................4
Package contents: hardware ...................................................5
Assembly instructions................................................................6
For wood-stud
installation only
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 130 lbs. (58.9 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!
Maximum TV weight: 130 lbs. (58.9 kg)
Screen size: 40" to 60" diagonal
Overall dimensions (H × W × D):
19.5 × 29.5 × 3 in. (50 × 75 × 7.6 cm)
Wall-mount weight: 17 lbs. (7.7 kg)
We’re here for you
www.rocketfishproducts.com
For customer service, call:
800-620-2790 (U.S./Canada markets)
19.5" (50 cm)
29.5" (75 cm)
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Tools needed
You will need the following tools to assemble your new TV wall mount:
Edge-to-edge
stud finder
Pencil Level
Phillips screwdriver Socket wrench with
1/2" (13 mm) socket or
adjustable wrench
Measuring tape
Drill
7/32" (5.5 mm) wood
drill bit for wood stud
wall
Tape
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Parts
Package contents: parts
Make sure that you have all the parts necessary to assemble your new TV wall mount:
Hardware
ARight vertical TV
bracket (1)
BLeft vertical TV
bracket (1)
CHorizontal TV bracket (2)
DArm assembly (1) EWall plate (1)
F Template (1)
GCable cover (1)
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Package contents: hardware
Make sure that you have all the hardware necessary to assemble your new TV wall mount:
TV Hardware Bag
Label Hardware Qty.
H4
I4
J4
K4
L4
M4
N4
O4
P4
Q4
R4
M4 × 12 mm
screw
M4 × 35 mm
screw
M4/M5 washer
M6/M8 washers
Universal spacers
M5 × 12 mm
screw
M5 × 35 mm
screw
M6 × 12 mm
screw
M6 × 35 mm
screw
M8 × 16 mm
screw
M8 × 20 mm screw
Label Hardware Qty.
S4
T4
U4
V4
W1
X5
Y1
Z1
Zz 2
M8 × 35 mm screw
Lag bolt washer
5/16" × 2 3/4" lag bolt
8-32 x 9/16"
Phillips head
screw
8-32 x 3/8"
Phillips head screw
Cable ties (8"/20.5 cm nylon)
5/32" hex key
3/16" hex key
Cap screw
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Assembly instructions
Step 1 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 the vertical mounting TV brackets (Aand B) on the back of your TV.
4Temporarily slide the horizontal brackets (C) through the vertical brackets (Aand B).
5Align the screw holes in the brackets with the mounting screw holes on your TV.
6Position the brackets so they do not extend above or below your TV and do not cover any connectors or
jacks. Make note of which bracket screw holes you will use.
• If the brackets lay flush against the back of your TV and do not block any jacks, your TV has a flat back
and you do not need spacers.
• If a bracket blocks any jacks, your TV has an obstructed back. In that case, you need spacers.
• If there is a gap between a bracket and some part of the back of your TV, your TV has an
irregularly-shaped back. In that case, you need spacers.
7Remove the brackets, then separate the horizontal brackets from the vertical brackets.
Flat back (no spacers needed)
Obstructed back (spacers needed)
Irregular back (spacers needed)
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Step 2 Select screws, washers, and spacers
1Select 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 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 following spacers:
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.
2Remove the screws.
3For a flat back TV, go to “Step 3 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with a flat back” on
page 8.
-OR-
For an irregular or obstructed back, go to “Step 3 - Option 2: Attaching the hardware to TVs with an irregular
or obstructed back” on page 9.
M4 × 12 mm screws (H)M6×12mmscrews(O)
M4 × 35 mm screws (I)M6×35mmscrews(P)
M5 × 12 mm screws (M)M8×16mmscrews(Q)
M5 × 35 mm screws (N)M8×20mmscrews(R)
M8 × 35 mm screws (S)
M4/M5 washers (J) M6/M8 washers (K)
Universal spacers (L)
Screw is
too long
Screw fits
correctly
Screw is
too short
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Step 3 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with a flat back
1Center the brackets vertically on the back of your TV, then align the holes you noted on the right vertical TV
bracket (A) and left vertical TV bracket (B) with the screw holes on the back of your TV. The brackets are
marked “R” for the right bracket and “L” for the left bracket.
2Place the M4/M5 washers (J) or M6/M8 washers (K) over the holes in the TV brackets that align with the
screw holes on the back of your TV, then insert the M4 screws (H), M5 screw (M), M6 screws (O), or M8 screws
(Qor R) through the washers. Make sure that the brackets are level.
3Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV bracket. Do not over tighten.
You’ll need
J(4) K(4)
H (4) M(4) O(4)
Phillips screwdriver
OROR OR
Screws
OR
Q(4)
Washers
Level Vertical brackets
(Aand B)
R(4)
OR
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Step 3 - Option 2: Attaching the hardware to TVs with an irregular or obstructed
back
1Place the spacers (L) into the screw holes on the back of your TV.
2Align the holes you noted on the right vertical TV bracket (A) and left vertical TV bracket (B) with the spacers
and washers on the back of your TV. The brackets are marked “R” for the right bracket and “L” for the left
bracket.
3Place the M4/M5 washers (J) or M6/M8 washers (K) over the holes in the TV brackets that align with the
screw holes on the back of your TV, then insert the M4 screws (I), M5 screws (N), M6 screws (P), or M8 screws
(S) through the washers. Make sure that the brackets are level.
4Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV bracket. Do not over tighten.
You’ll need
J(4) K(4)
I(4) N(4) P(4)
Phillips screwdriver
OR
OR
OR
Screws Washers
Spacers
L(4)
S(4)
OR
Level
Vertical brackets
(Aand B)
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Step 4 Install the horizontal TV brackets
1Slide the horizontal brackets (C) through the metal guides on the vertical TV brackets until they are centered.
2Secure the horizontal TV brackets to the vertical TV brackets using the 8-32 x 9/16" Phillips head screws (V).
Tighten the screws until they are snug, but do not over tighten.
Note: Make sure that the brackets are not covering any jacks or connectors.
You’l l need
V(4) Phillips screwdriver
Horizontal brackets (C)
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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 (E). Before you drill holes in the wall:
1Measure the distance from the bottom of your TV to the middle (half of the height of the TV). This is
measurement a.
2Measure 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 measurement is b.
3Add a+ b. The total measurement is the height where you want the center of the arm assembly to be on the
wall.
4Use a pencil to mark this spot on the wall.
You’l l need
a
b
Measuring tape Pencil
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Step 6 Install the wall plate to a wood stud wall
Note: Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8" (16 mm).
1Locate the studs. Verify the centers of the studs with an edge-to-edge stud finder and mark the centers.
2Vertically center the wall plate template (F) at the wall height you determined in the previous step, then
align the wall plate template (F) against the wall and make sure that it is level. Tape the wall plate template
(F) to the wall, then use a pencil to mark the lag bolt hole locations (4) on the stud centers. Remove the wall
plate template (F).
Note: Your TV shifts left or right 7" (17.8 cm) from the home position to full extension.
3Drill pilot holes to a depth of 3" using a 7/32" diameter drill bit.
4Align the wall plate (E) with the pilot holes, then place the lag bolt washers (T) over the holes in the wall
plate (E). Insert the lag bolts (U) through the washers, then tighten the lag bolts with the socket wrench only
until the washers (T) are firm against the wall plate.
CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts (U).
You’ll need
16"
40.6 cm
Center pencil mark made in
Step 5.
Wall Home
position
Full
extension
9.7 in. (24.7 cm)
7 in. (17.8 cm)
Top
Dessus
Partesuperior
Top
Dessus
Partesuperior
RF-TVMFM03V2Template • Gabarit • Plantilla
Note:For wood frame installations, use a stud
nderto locate wood studs rst.
Remarque: Pour une construction à ossature
debois, localiser d'abord les montants en bois,
àl'aide d'un détecteur de montants.
Nota:para la instalación en construcciones de
armazónde madera, primero debe localizar las
vigasde madera con un localizador de vigas.
Needhelpdeciding how high to mount your TV? Scan this QR code.
Besoind'aidepour déterminer la hauteur de montage du téléviseur? Numériser ce code QR.
¿Necesitaayudapara determinar la altura de montaje de su televisor? Escanee este código QR.
V213-0191
ToolsNeeded
Outilsnécessaires
Herramientasrequeridas
T(4)
Stud finder
U(4)
Pencil
Drill
7/32" wood drill bit
1/2" socket
wrench
Level
Tape
Wall plate (E)
Template (F)
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)
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Step 7 Attach the arm assembly
1Hang the upper lip of the arm assembly (D) over the top edge on the wall plate (E), then lower the bottom lip
of the arm assembly into the bottom edge on the wall plate.
2Slide the arm assembly left or right on the wall plate to the location where you want the TV to be mounted.
3Secure the arm assembly (D) with the two cap screws (Zz) using the 5/32" hex key (Y). Do not overtighten
the screws.
You’ll need
Zz (2) Y(1)
D (1)
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Step 8 Leveling the arm assembly
1Loosen the two screws on the arm assembly using the 5/32" hex key (Y).
2Using a level, adjust the arm assembly ± 6° either clockwise or counter-clockwise to level it.
3Retighten the screws. Do not overtighten.
You’ll need
Leveling
Screw
Y(1) Level
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Step 9 Attach your TV to the wall mount
1Slide the top edge of the arm assembly under the upper horizontal bracket.
2Pivot the TV/bracket assembly down to align it with the bottom edge of the arm assembly (D).
3Align the center hole in the lower horizontal bracket (C) with the hole in the face of the arm assembly (D) and
secure your TV with the bracket screw (W). Do not overtighten the screw.
You’ll need
HEAVY! You will need
assistance with this step.
W(1) Phillips screwdriver
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Step 10 Adjusting the swivel tension
Adjust the swivel tension using the 5/32" hex key (Y). When you are done adjusting the swivel, tighten the screw,
but do not overtighten.
You’ll need
Y (1)
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Step 11 Adjusting the forward or backward tilt
Adjust the tilt of your TV forward or backward 11° using your fingers or a 3/16" hex key (Z). When you are done
adjusting the tilt tension, retighten the knob, but do not overtighten.
You’l l need
Z (1)
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Step 12 Managing cables
• Use the cable cover (G) to bundle the cables together, then attach to the arm assembly (D).
OR
• Use cable ties (X) to secure the cables to the arm assembly (D).
Note: You may have to readjust the forward or backward tilt after you bundle the cables.
For customer service, call: 800-620-2790 (U.S./Canada markets)
You’ll need
X(5)
G(1)
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