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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Safety information and specifications .........2 Tools needed.................3 Parts....................4 Assembly instructions..............7 For wood-stud Assembly Guide installation only...
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Tools needed You will need the following tools to assemble your new TV wall mount: Edge-to edge Pencil Level Drill stud finder Phillips screwdriver Socket wrench with 7/32" (5.5 mm) wood 1/2" (13 mm) socket or...
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Parts Package contents: parts Make sure you have all the parts necessary to assemble your new TV wall mount: A Right vertical TV B Left vertical TV C Horizontal TV bracket (2) bracket (1) bracket (1)
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Package contents: hardware Make sure you have all the hardware necessary to assemble your new TV wall mount: M4 bag Label Hardware Qty. Label Hardware Qty. M4 × 12 mm M4/M5 washer screw M4 × 30 mm...
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Lag bolt bag Label Hardware Qty. Label Hardware Qty. Lag bolt washer 5/16" × 2 3/4" lag bolt Bracket hardware bag Label Hardware Qty. Label Hardware Qty. 9/16" × 8/32" 3/8" × 8/32" Phillips Phillips head...
RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Assembly instructions Step 1 Determine whether your TV has a flat back or an irregular or obstructed back Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 2 Select screws, washers, and spacers Select the hardware for your TV (screws, washers, and spacers). See the documentation that came with your TV for screw length and diameter. Select one of the following types of screws: M4 ×...
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 3 Install the vertical TV brackets Option 1: Installing for a TV with a flat back 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.
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 3 Install the vertical TV brackets (continued) Option 2: Installing for an irregular or obstructed back Note: Use additional washers (H) with M4/M5 hardware only. Place the M4/M5 spacers (I) or M6/M8 spacers (P) and the M4/M5 washers (H) into the recessed screw holes on the back of your TV.
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 4 Install the horizontal TV brackets Slide the horizontal bars (C) through the metal guides on the vertical TV brackets. Secure the horizontal TV brackets to the vertical TV brackets using the 9/16" × 8/32" Phillips head screws (W).
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 5 Determine wall-mount location Note: For help with determining where you need to drill screw holes, use the HeightFinder™ Installation Assistant at: http://mf1.bestbuy.selectionassistant.com/index.php/heightfinder The center of your TV will match the center of the wall plate (E). Before you drill holes in the wall: Measure the distance between the middle of one of the vertical brackets and the bottom of your TV.
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 6 Install the wall plate to a wood stud wall Note: Any material (such as sheetrock) covering the wall must not exceed 5/8" (16 mm). Locate the studs. Verify the center of the stud with an edge-to-edge stud finder.
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 7 Attach the arm assembly Hang the upper lip of the arm assembly (D) over the top lip on the wall plate (E), then lower the bottom lip of the arm assembly into the bottom lip on the wall plate.
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 8 Attach your TV to the wall mount Slide the top and bottom edges of the arm assembly under the metal tabs on the TV horizontal brackets (C). Align the center hole in the lower horizontal bar (C) with the hole in the face of the arm assembly (D) and secure your TV with the bracket screw (X).
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 9 Adjusting the viewing angle When the television is mounted onto the arm assembly and secured, it can be adjusted to make it level. Loosen the two screws on the arm assembly using the 5/32" hex key (Z).
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 10 Adjusting the swivel tension Adjust the swivel tension using the 5/32" hex key (Z). You’ll need Z (1) Need help? Call 800-620-2790...
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 11 Adjusting the forward or backward tilt Adjust the tilt of your TV forward or backward 11° using your fingers or the 3/16" hex key (T). 11° 11° You’ll need T (1) Need help? Call 800-620-2790...
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RF-TVMFM03 TV Wall Mount Step 12 Managing cables Use cable ties (Y) to bundle and secure TV cables to the arm assembly. Note: You may have to readjust the forward or backward tilt after you bundle the cables. You’ll need Y (5) For customer service, call: 800-620-2790 (U.S./Canada markets)
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