RCA MAF85BKR User Manual

fl at panel solutions

Wall Mount for LCD, Plasma, and
LED Displays

Installation Manual

MAF85BKR

Fits TVs 37”- 60”

Maximum Load

Capacity – 165 lb (75 kg)

Thank you for choosing the RCA MAF85BKR Universal Flat Panel
TV Wall Mount. This mount can be used for all major brands of
37" - 60" fl at panel TVs, 165 lbs (75 kg) or under. This wall mount
features a 0-15-degree tilt for easy viewing. Before attempting
to mount your television set, please remove all parts from this
package and read the installation instructions carefully.

WARNING: Use of this mount with a TV weighing over 165
lbs. or with a screen larger than 60" could cause the mount
to fail causing property damage and/or personal injury.

CAUTION:

This wall mount is intended for use
only with the maximum weight of
75 kg/165 lbs. Use with heavier
than the maximum weights
indicated may result in instability
causing possible injury. Follow
the installation and operation
instructions carefully.

Safety precautions

Follow these precautions to ensure safe installation and mounting of your fl at panel TV.

1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin.

If you are unsure of any part of the process, contact
a professional contractor or installer for assistance.
Improper installation can result in injury or damage.

2. The wall or mounting surface must be capable of

supporting the combined weight of the mount and
the display; if not, the structure must be reinforced.

3. Safety gear and proper tools must be used. Failure

to do so can result in injury and/or damage. A
minimum of two people are required for installation.
Do not attempt to install this mount alone under any
circumstances.

4. Follow all instructions and recommendations

regarding adequate ventilation and suitable
locations for mounting your display. Consult the
owner‘s manual for your particular display for more
information.

5. For drywall installation, it is essential for the

wall mount plate to be attached to wall studs.

(Use a stud fi nder.)

6. Use the included hardware for mounting purposes.

This hardware has been provided to ensure a safe
and secure mount.

7. Hire a licensed electrician to relocate an electrical

outlet, if needed.

8. Be sure to purchase wires long enough to connect

the TV to the audio and video components in your
installation.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and
service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and
record the model number. This number is located on
the product.

Model No. ____________________________________
Purchase Date _________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone _________________________

Preparing to install

Before beginning the installation process, verify that you have all the necessary tools on hand. The following
tools are required for proper installation:

Tools

Phillips Head Screwdriver
Ratchet or Driver with 13 mm (1/2”) Socket
Electric or Portable Drill
3/16” (4.8mm) Drill Bit and Stud Finder for Drywall

Installation

3/8” (10mm) Masonry Bit for Concrete Installation

Package Contents

Wall Plate (x1)
Mount Arm (x2)
Tilt Adjustment Rod (x1)
Safety Bar (x1)
Instruction Manual (x1)
Hardware Kit (x1)

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Pour des instructions
en français, se
reporter à la page 6.

Para obtener
instrucciones en
español, consulte la
página 11.

Hardware Kit

(A) M8 x 63 Lag Bolt (x6)

(F) M8 x 12 Bolt (x4)

(B) Lag Bolt Washer (x6)

(C) Concrete Anchor (x6)

(D) M6 x 12 Bolt (x4)

(E) M6 x 30 Bolt (x4)

(G) M8 x 30 Bolt (x4)

(H) M6 Washer (x4)

(I) Spacer (x8)

(J) 3/16” Drill bit

Mounting the wall plate

Drywall Installation

Important! For safety reasons, this mount must be secured to at least two wood studs no less than 16”

apart. For displays heavier than 50 kg (110 lbs), three studs are recommended. The studs must be capable of
supporting the combined weight of the mount and display.

1. Use a high quality stud fi nder to locate two or

more adjacent studs where you wish to install
your mount. Mark both edges of each stud to help
identify the exact center.

NOTE: You must use the center of each stud

to avoid cracking or splitting the wood during
installation.

2. Place the wall plate against the wall and level it

using the integrated bubble level.

3. While another

person holds
the wall plate in
position, mark four
or six locations
(two per stud) for
securing the mount
to the wall (see
Fig.1).

4. Set the wall plate aside and drill a 3/16” pilot hole at

each marked location.

5. Place the wall plate back against the wall and

attach it using the lag bolts (A) and lag bolt washers
(B) (see Fig. 2). Do not over-tighten these bolts

and do not release the wall plate until all bolts
are in place. Ensure that the wall plate remains

level after all bolts are secured.

Fig.2

Fig.1

2

Concrete/Brick Installation

IMPORTANT! For safety reasons, the concrete wall must be capable of supporting the combined weight of

the mount and the display. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for failure caused by walls of insuffi cient
strength.

1. Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired

location and level it using the integrated bubble
level.

2. While another

person holds the
wall plate in place,
mark six evenly
spaced locations on
the wall for securing
the mount (see Fig.

3).

3. Set the wall plate

aside and drill a 10
mm (3/8”) hole at

each marked location. Remove any excess dust
from the holes.

Fig.3

4. Insert a Concrete

Anchor (C) into
each hole so that
it is fl ush with the
concrete surface
(see Fig. 4). A
hammer can be
used to lightly tap
the anchors into
place if necessary.

Fig.4

5. Place the wall plate back against the wall and

attach it using the lag bolts (A) and lag bolt washers
(B) (see Fig. 2). Do not over-tighten these bolts and
do not release the wall plate until all bolts are in
place. Ensure that the wall plate remains level after
all bolts are secured.

Attaching the Arms to the TV

IMPORTANT! Use extra care during this part of the installation. If possible, avoid placing your display facedown

as it may damage the viewing surface.
NOTE: This mount comes with a selection of different screw diameters and lengths to accommodate a wide

variety of display models. Not all of the hardware in the kit will be used.

1. Determine the correct length of screw to use by

examining the back of your display:
A. If the back of your display is fl at and the

mounting holes are fl ush with the surface, you
will use the shorter screws (D or F) from the
hardware kit.

B. If the back of your display is curved, has

a protrusion, or if the mounting holes are
recessed, you will need to use the longer screws
(E or G) and spacers (I).

2. Determine the correct diameter of screw to use by

carefully trying one of each size (M6 and M8) from
the hardware kit. Do not force any of the screws

– if you feel resistance stop immediately and
try a smaller diameter screw.

3. Find the tilt adjustment rod and remove one the tilt

adjustment knobs using a screwdriver (see Fig.5).
Place the knob and screw in a safe location.

4. Pass the tilt adjustment rod through both arms

as shown in Fig.6. Make sure the long part of the
tilt adjustment knob faces downwards, exactly as
shown. Replace the missing tilt adjustment knob
using a screwdriver. The fi nal assembly should
match Fig.7.

Fig.6

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Fig.5

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Fig.7

1

2

3

1

2

5. Remove the clips located towards the top of each

arm and take out the pins (see Fig.8). Then push
down and hold both tilt adjustment rod knobs
simultaneously. Lift both sides of the rod together
and open both arms completely as shown in Fig.9.

Fig.8 Fig.9

7. Attach the mount arms to the back of your display

using the screws identifi ed in Steps 1 and 2 (see
Fig.11):

A. If you are using the M6 screws you will also

need to use the M6 washers (H). M8 screws do
not require washers.

B. If you are using the longer screws on a display

with a curved or recessed back, you will also
need to use the spacers (I). Use one spacer or
two spacers stacked as needed. You should

only use a spacer if necessary.

For displays
with flat backs.

For displays with
curved or
recessed backs.

Fig.11

8. Close the mount arms by returning them to the

original position. Insert the pin and replace the
clip on both arms (see Fig.12). Make sure the tilt
adjustment rod is turned to the locked position
by rotating the knobs away from the display. The

mount arms must be fully closed and locked
before moving on to the next part.

6. Place the opened

arms over the back
of your display. Adjust
the arms along the
length of the tilt
adjustment rod so
that they line up with
the mounting holes
on back of your
display. The hinges on
the arms should be
located towards the
bottom of the display
(see Fig.10).

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Fig.12

Fig.10

Final Installation

1. With the help of another person, carefully lift your display and place it on the wall plate. Do not release the

display until the mount arms have securely hooked onto the wall plate.

2. Insert the safety bar at the bottom of the mount to

prevent the display from being lifted from the wall
plate. A padlock can be inserted into the end of the
bar to help prevent theft of your display (see Fig.13).

IMPORTANT! The safety bar must be used at all

times to prevent the display from being accidentally
knocked from the mount.

Fig.13

Padlock (optional,

not included)

Safety Bar

Operation and Adjustment

To change the tilt angle of your display: Hold the display fi rmly with one hand and rotate one of the tilt

adjustment knobs towards the display to unlock the tilt. Carefully move the display to the desired position and
return the knob to its original position to lock it in place. Do not release the display until the tilt is locked in

place.

Periodically clean your mount with a dry cloth. Inspect all screws and hardware at regular intervals to ensure that
no connections have become loose over time. Re-tighten as necessary.

Specifi cations

Display Size: 37” to 60”
Maximum Load: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Universal VESA Mounting Pattern: 800 mm x 500 mm

(31.5” x 19.7“) max
Tilt Range: 15° down
Profi le: 4.5 cm (1.8”)

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

Audiovox Elect ronics Corporat ion (the “Company”) warran ts to you the origi nal retail pu rchaser of th is product that sho uld it, under norma l use and
conditi ons, be proven defec tive in materia l or workmanship du ring its life time while you ow n it, such defect(s) wil l be repaired or r eplaced (at the
Company’s option) w ithout charge fo r parts and repa ir labor.

To obtain repa ir or replacement w ithin the te rms of this Warra nty, the product is to be de livered with proo f of warranty coverag e (e.g. dated bi ll of sale),
specifi cat ion of defect(s), trans portation prepa id, to the Company at th e address shown below. Do not re turn thi s product to the Reta iler.

This Warra nty does not cover produc t purchased, s erviced or used out side the United State s or Canada.
This Warra nty is not tran sferable and does not ex tend to costs inc urred for inst allation, remov al or reinstal lation of the produc t. This Warranty do es not

apply if in t he Company’s opinion, t he product has been da maged throug h alteration, improp er install ation, mishand ling, misu se, neglect, or accident.
THE EXTEN T OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER T HIS WARRA NTY IS LIMITED TO T HE REPAIR OR REPL ACEMENT PROVIDE D ABOVE

AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COM PA NY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PU RCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warra nty is in lieu of a ll other expres s warranties or l iabilities. A NY IMPLIED WARRANTIE S, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANT Y OF

MERCHANTABILIT Y OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF TH IS WARRA NTY. IN NO CASE SHALL
THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQU ENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER . No person or repre sentative is author ized to
assume f or the Company any li ability othe r than expres sed herein in co nnection wit h the sale of th is product.

Some state s/provinces do no t allow limitat ions on how long an impl ied warranty la sts or the exclusi on or limitation of i ncidental or con sequential da mage
so the above l imitation s or exclusions may not apply to yo u. This Warranty g ives you specifi c legal rights a nd you may also have othe r rights which va ry
from state/province to state/province.

U.S.A .: Audiovox Electron ics Corporation, 150 Ma rcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788
CANADA: Audiovox Retu rn Center, c/o Genco, 668 5 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Mis sissauga, Onta rio L5T 3A5

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Audiovox Elect ronics Corporat ion (l’« Entrep rise ») vous garantit en t ant qu’acheteur de déta il d’orig ine du présent produ it que, s’il présente de s défauts
de matièr e ou de fabrication da ns des condition s d’util isation norma les pendant sa dur ée de vie alors que vou s en êtes propriét aire, ce/ces défaut (s) feront
l’objet d’une répara tion ou d’un remplacement (à la d iscrétion de l’E ntreprise) san s frais pour le s pièces et pour les h eures de main- d’œuvre.

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indiqué e ci-dessous. Ne pa s retourner ce pr oduit chez le déta illant.

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présent e garantie ne s’applique pas si , selon l’avis de l’Entrepr ise, le produit a été endo mmagé suite à une mod ifi cation, u ne install ation incorrec te, une
manipu lation incorre cte, une mauvaise ut ilisation , une négligence ou u n accident.

L’ÉTENDUE DE LA RESPONSABILITÉ DE L’ENTREPR ISE EN VERTU DE LA PRÉSENTE GA RANTIE EST LIMI TÉE À LA RÉPARATION OU AU
REMPLACEMENT I NDIQUÉS CI-DESSUS ET, EN AUCUN CAS, LA RESPONSABILI TÉ DE L’ENTREPR ISE NE PEUT DÉPASSER LE PRIX D’ACHAT
PAYÉ PAR L’ACHETEU R POUR LE PRODUIT.

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représ entant n’est autorisé à ass umer pour l’entrepri se une quelconque r esponsabil ité autre que celle ex primée dans le s présentes en re lation avec la vente
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É-U : Audiovox El ectronics Cor poration, 150 Marc us Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788
CANADA : Audiovox R eturn Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kenn edy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Missis sauga, Ontario L5T 3A5

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opinió n de la Compañía que, est e producto ha sufr ido daños debido a alterac iones, insta lación inadec uada, abuso, uso ind ebido, negligencia o acc idente.
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PROVISTO ARRI BA Y, EN NINGÚN CASO, DEBERÁ L A RESPONSABILIDAD DE LA COMPAÑÍA EXCEDER EL PRECIO DE COMPRA PAGADO POR
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CUALQUIER GARA NTÍA IMPLÍCITA DE COMERCIABILI DAD O ADAPTABILIDAD PARA UN PROPÓSITO EN PARTICULA R ESTARÁN LIMITADAS
A LA DURACIÓN DE ESTA GARANT ÍA. EN NINGÚN CASO LA COMPAÑÍA SER Á RESPONSABLE POR DAÑOS EMERGENTES O INCIDEN TALES.
Ningu na persona ni re presentante e stá autorizado a asu mir, a nombre de la Compañ ía, ningu na responsabi lidad salvo la expr esada aquí en conexión con
la venta de este p roducto.

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o emergente s, de modo que es posible qu e las limitaci ones o exclusiones a nteriores no aplique n en su caso. Esta Gar antía le confi ere derechos legales
específi cos; s egún el estado/provincia , puede disfrut ar además de otros d erechos.

EE.UU.: Audiovox Electro nics Corporatio n, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788
CANADÁ:: Audiovox Retur n Center, c/o G enco, 6685 Kennedy Road , Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga, O ntario L5T 3A5

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