RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount Safety information and specifications .........2 Tools needed.................2 Package contents: parts ............3 Package contents: hardware ...........4 Installation instructions.............5 For wood-stud and concrete wall installations Assembly Guide Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
The weight of your TV must not exceed 40 lbs. (18.1 kg). Rocketfish recommends that the wall be capable of supporting five times the weight of your TV and wall mount combined, or approximately 200 lbs (90.7 kg).
G Template F Spider adapters (4) E Wall plate covers (2) Dessus Dessus Parte superior RF-TVMP40 Template • Gabarit • Plantilla Parte superior Tools Needed Outils nécessaires Herramientas requeridas Note Remarque : Pour une construction à ossature de bois, localiser d'abord les montants en bois, à...
RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount 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. Label Hardware Qty. M4 × 15 mm screw Steel washer M4 × 30 mm screw M5 ×...
RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount Installation instructions STEP 1 - Determining your mounting configuration Carefully place your TV screen face down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damage and scratches. 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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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 2 - Determine whether your TV has a flat back or an irregular or obstructed back With the monitor plate (C) and spider adapters (F) still on your TV, identify which type of back your TV may have: •...
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 3 - Select screws, washers, and spacers Select the screws for your TV. A limited number of TVs come with mounting hardware included. (If there are screws that came with the TV, they are usually 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.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 4: Option 1 - Attaching the monitor plate to the TV Align the monitor plate (C) with the screw holes on the back of the TV. Install screws (M-A, M-B, M-C, M-D, M-E, M-F, M-G, or M-H) securely into the four holes in the back of the TV, using washers (M-K or M-L) and spacers (M-I or M-J) as necessary.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 4: Option 2 - Attaching the monitor plate with adapters to the TV Position the four adapters (F) onto the monitor plate (C) to fit your TV mounting configuration determined in Step 1. Secure the four adapters (F) by using four M5 x 7 mm screws (P - B) and eight nuts (P-C).
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 4: Option 2 - Attaching the monitor plate with adapters to the TV (continued) Align the adapters (F) with the screw holes on the back of your TV. Install screws (M-A, M-B, M-C, M-D, M-E, M-F, M-G, or M-H) securely into the four holes in the back of the TV, using washers (M-K or M-L) and spacers (M-I or M-J) as necessary.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 5 - Determine wall-mount location Choose the TV location with the arm stowed and extended. Note that the TV will move side-to-side when pushing it into and pulling it out from the wall as well as lifting it up and lowering it down. This step requires an understanding of this products Range of Motion (see section RANGE OF MOTION on page 12).
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount Mounting considerations: •Wall Mount Bracket MUST be attached to a stud or solid concrete. DO NOT attach this product to hollow wall or any other front configuration. •Make sure that the arm will have desired unobstructed range of motion: up-down, side-to-side, in-out (see RANGE OF MOTION).
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Step 1. 2-3/4 in. (70 mm) You’ll need Dessus Dessus Parte superior RF-TVMP40 Template • Gabarit • Plantilla Parte superior Tools Needed Outils nécessaires Herramientas requeridas Note Remarque : Pour une construction à ossature de bois, localiser d'abord les montants en bois, à l'aide d'un détecteur de montants.
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(70 mm) You’ll need Parte superior Dessus Parte superior Dessus RF-TVMP40 Template • Gabarit • Plantilla Outils nécessaires Tools Needed Herramientas requeridas Note Remarque : Pour une construction à ossature de bois, localiser d'abord les montants en bois, à l'aide d'un détecteur de montants.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 7 - Attach the arm assembly to the wall plate Install the top and bottom covers (E) onto the wall plate (D). Place the tubing (P-M) into the hole in the top of the wall plate (D), then place the 65mm washer (P-F) over the tubing (P-M).
RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 8 - Attach your TV to the arm assembly Holding the TV level, with the screen parallel to the wall, connect the monitor plate (C) to the arm assembly (A), as shown below. Secure with the phillips screw (P-A) through the arm assembly (A) into the monitor plate (C) and tighten the screw.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 9 - Installing the cable wrap and cable ties Connect the cable to your TV, then secure the cable to the underside of the arm assembly (A) with two cable ties (P-L). Install the cable wrap (P-D) on the cables to provide a neater appearance.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 10 - Adjusting the vertical motion Important! You will need to adjust this product after installation is complete. Make sure all your equipment is properly installed on the product before adjusting. This product should move smoothly and easily through the full range of motion and stay where you set it.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 11 - Adjusting the setting for pan tension Remove the bolt cover from the adjustment bolt. To increase or decrease the pan tension, use a 1/2” (13 mm) socket wrench. Replace the bolt cover to the adjustment bolt.
RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 12 - Adjusting the horizontal movement Lift the arm assembly up to it’s highest point, then remove the rear arm cover (B). To increase or decrease horizontal movement tension, us a 1/2” (13 mm) socket wrench.
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RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount STEP 13 - Adjusting the tilt • To increase or decrease the tilt tension, turn the adjustment knob on the side of the arm assembly. Adjusting the factory-set tension Increase If TV weight exceeds product’s factory setting, it won’t stay up when raised.