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RF-SBM101 Soundbar Mount Safety information and specifications ..2 What you need ............ 4 Package contents: parts ........4 Package contents: hardware ......5 User Guide Installation instructions........7 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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.
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.
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What you need You will need the following to assemble your new sound bar mount: Phillips screwdriver TV Wall Mount Bracket Level Package contents: parts Make sure that you have all the parts necessary to assemble your new sound bar mount. TV Bracket Arm (2) Soundbar 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 Label Hardware Label Hardware M6/M8 washers Fender washer M6/M8 washers Keyhole screw M4 × 16 mm screw Knob M5 ×...
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Hardware bag (continued) Label Hardware Label Hardware Spacers M6 × 40 mm screw M4 × 40 mm screw M6 × 50 mm screw M5 × 40 mm screw M8 × 40mm screw 100mm...
Installation instructions STEP 1: Option 1 - Mount the bracket arms to the soundbar 1 Check the compatibility of the soundbar bracket with your soundbar. 2 Insert the keyhole screws (D) into the knobs (E). 3 Attach the soundbar arms (A) to your soundbar with the assembled knob/keyhole screws.
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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. 5 Loosely tighten the knobs (E).
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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). 1 Attach the soundbar arms (A) to the soundbar hanger with the assembled knob/keyhole screws. Do not fully tighten knobs.
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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. 1 Remove all cables attached to your TV. 2 Remove your TV from the wall.
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CAUTION: Heavy. You may need assistance with this step. You’ll need Phillips screwdriver...
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STEP 3 - 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.
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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.
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STEP 4 - Select screws, washers, and spacers 1 Select 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...
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Screw fits correctly Screw is Screw is too short too long 2 Remove the screws. 3 For 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...
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STEP 5 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with a flat back 1 Place the mount spacers (F) over the top two screw holes on the back of the TV. 2 Place the TV bracket arms (B) over the bottom two screw holes on the back of the TV.
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6 Tighten all screws, but do not over-tighten. 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.
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STEP 5 - Option 2: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with irregular or obstructed backs 1 Place the spacers (N) and mount spacers (F) over the top two screw holes on the back of the TV. 2 Place the spacers (N) and the TV bracket arms (B) over the bottom two screw holes on the back of the TV.
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6 Tighten all screws, but do not over-tighten. 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.
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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).
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STEP 6: Option 3 - Attach the soundbar hanger assembly to your TV • Attach the soundbar bracket arm (A) and hanger assembly to the TV bracket arm (B) assembly with two knobs (E). Do not fully tighten the connections. You’ll need E Knobs (2)
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STEP 7 - Final adjustments, tightening, and hanging the 1 Adjust the soundbar bracket arm (A) assembly and the TV bracket arm (B) until the soundbar is in the position you want. NOTE: The soundbar must be positioned within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the TV.
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NOTE: The TV/bracket arms should be positioned as vertically as possible. 2 When the soundbar is in the correct position, tighten all fasteners.
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3 Hang the TV/soundbar assembly on the wall, following the instructions that came with your existing TV wall mount, then reconnect the cables and power cord. You’ll need Phillips screwdriver For customer service, call: 800-620-2790 (U.S./Canada markets) or 01-800-926-3010 (Mexico).