Multi-Directional
Speaker Mount
RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C /
RF-HSWM1A18W-C
For wood-stud, drywall, and concrete wall
installations
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Safety information and specifications................................. 2
Tools needed................................................................................ 3
Package contents: parts ........................................................... 4
Package contents: hardware................................................... 4
Installation instructions............................................................ 5
Safety information and specifications
Compatible speakers: Sonos PLAY: 1 or
PLAY 3, and other wireless speakers
Maximum speaker weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
Overall dimensions (H × W × D):
3.83 x 2 in. (9.73 x 5.08 cm)
Wall-mount weight: 0.5 lbs. (0.2 kg)
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3.83" (9.73 cm)
2” (5.08 cm)
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
- SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Check your speaker’s user
manual to see if there are
any special requirements for
mounting your speaker.
Please read through these
instructions completely to
be sure you’re comfortable
with this easy installation
process.
Do not use this product for
any purpose not explicitly
specified by the
manufacturer.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect assembly or use.
The wall must be capable of supporting five times the weight of the speaker and mount
combined.
If you do not understand these instructions or have doubts about the safety of the installation,
assembly or use of this product, contact Customer Service.
WAR NIN G: This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed.
Before starting assembly, verify all parts are included and undamaged. If any parts are missing
or damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service. Never
use damaged parts!
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
Pencil
Edge-to-edge
stud finder
Level
Phillips screwdriver
Drill
1/8” (3 mm) wood
drill bit
Hammer
Wood stud installation
1/4” (6.5 mm)
masonry drill bit
Concrete installation
1/4” (6.5 mm)
drywall drill bit
Drywall installation
Tap e
Hammer
Tools needed
You will need the following tools to assemble your new speaker mount:
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Package contents: parts
A Mount (1)
D Bracket (1)
C Wall plate (1)
B Cap (1)
The mount (A), cap (B), and wall
plate (C) come already assembled.
Push the cap off the mount, then
slide the wall plate out to
disassemble.
PLAY: 3 INTERFACE
SCREW
WALL PLATE SCREW
PLAY:1 / PLAY:3 SCREW
(also used to mount
other wireless speakers)
ANCHOR
Make sure that you have all the parts necessary to assemble your new speaker
mount:
Package contents: hardware
Make sure that you have all the hardware necessary to assemble your new speaker
mount. Not all hardware included will be used.
Hardware Bag
Label Hardware Qty.
E1
F2
G1
H2
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
Installation instructions
STEP 1 - Select a mounting option
You can mount your speaker to three wall types:
• Option A: To mount to a wood stud wall, see “STEP 2 - Option A:
Installing on a wood stud wall” o n p a g e 6.
• Option B: To mount on drywall, see “STEP 2 - Option B: Installing on
drywall“ on page 8.
• Option C: To mount on concrete or a concrete block wall, see “STEP 2 -
Option C: Installing on a solid concrete or concrete block wall“ on page
10.
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STEP 2 - Option A: Installing on a wood stud wall
CAUTION
• Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8"
(16 mm).
• The wood stud must not be smaller than a nominal
2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) actual 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. (38 x
89 mm)
• Make sure that you drill at the center of the stud.
1 Locate the stud. Verify the center of the stud with an edge-to-edge stud finder.
2 Position the wall plate (C) at your desired height and line up the holes with your
stud center line. Level the wall plate and mark the hole locations.
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
1-3/4 in. (45 mm)
1/8 in.
3 mm)
Pencil
Drill
Phillips screwdriver
Edge-to-edge
stud finder
1/8” (3 mm) wood
drill bit
(F) Wall plate screw
(2)
(C) Wall plate
3 Drill pilot holes to a depth of 1-3/4 in. (45 mm) using a 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter
drill bit. Make sure that you drill into the center of the stud.
4 Attach the wall plate with the two wall plate screws (F). Tighten the screws only
until they are flush against the wall plate.
If needed, you can make small level adjustments to the wall plate, by loosening
the bottom screw and shifting the wall plate until it is level. Tighten the bottom
screw when adjustments are complete.
You’ll need
CAUTION
Both screws must be firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate. Ensure the
wall plate is securely fastened to the wall before
continuing on to the next step.
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STEP 2 - Option B: Installing on drywall
1 in. (25 mm)
1/4 in. (6.5 mm)
CAUTION
Drywall covering the wall, must not be less than 1/2 in.
(12.7 mm)
1 Make sure that the placement of the wall plate (C) is not on a stud. Position the
wall plate at your desired height and level the wall plate, then mark the hole
locations.
2 Drill pilot holes to a depth of 1 in. (25 mm) using a 1/4 in. (6.5 mm) diameter drill
bit.
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
Pencil
Drill
1/4” (6.5 mm)
drywall drill bit
(H) Anchors
(2)
Phillips screwdriver
(F) Wall plate screw
(C) Wall plate
Hammer
3 Install two anchors (H) into the holes making sure that they are flush with the
drywall.
4 Install the wall plate with the two wall plate screws.
If needed, you can make small level adjustments to the wall plate, by loosening
the bottom screw and shifting the wall plate until it is level. Tighten the bottom
screw when adjustments are complete.
CAUTION
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Overtightening could reduce the holding power of the
screws. DO NOT over-tighten the screws.
You ’l l n eed
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STEP 2 - Option C: Installing on a solid concrete or concrete
2 in. (50 mm)
1/4 in.
(6.5 mm)
block wall
CAUTION
• Mount the wall plate directly onto the concrete
surface (no wall covering).
• Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203 mm)
• Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 x
203 x 406 mm)
1 Postion the wall plate (C) on the wall at your desired height. Level the wall plate
and mark the hole locations.
2 Drill two pilot holes using a 1/4 in. (6.5 mm) diameter masonry drill bit.
Important: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 2 in. (50 mm). Never drill into
the mortar between blocks.
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
1/4” (6.5 mm)
masonry drill bit
Hammer
Pencil
(H) Anchors
(2)
Drill
Phillips screwdriver
(F) Wall plate screw
(C) Wall plate
3 Insert two anchors (H).
CAUTION
Be sure the anchors are seated flush with the concrete
surface.
4 Install the wall plate using two screws (F). Tighten the screws only until they are
flush against the wall plate.
If needed, you can make small level adjustments to the wall plate, by loosening
the bottom screw and shifting the wall plate until level. Tighten the bottom
screw when adjustments are complete.
CAUTION
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Overtightening could reduce the holding power of the
screws. DO NOT over-tighten the screws.
You’ll need
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STEP 3 - Option A: Attach your Sonos PLAY:1 or other
Right-side-up position
Up-side-down position
(A) Mount
(G) Play:1 / Play:3
screw
Phillips screwdriver
wireless speaker
In addition to the Sonos PLAY:1 and PLAY:3, your speaker mount is compatible with
other wireless speakers that use 1/4”-20 screws.
Note: You can install your speaker right-side-up or up-side-down.
• Attach the mount (A) to the speaker with the Play:1/Play:3 screw (G). Either
hole on the mount can be used.
You’ll need
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
Ver tica l
Horizontal
Ver tica l
Horizontal
STEP 3 - Option B: Attach your Sonos PLAY:3 speaker
Note: You can mount your speaker vertically or horizontally.
1 Attach the interface bracket (D) to the mount (A) with the Play:3 interface screw
(E).
2 Fit the assembly onto your Play:3 speaker by inserting the hooks of the Play:3
interface bracket (D) into the 4th row of holes from the end and resting the
bracket against your speaker.
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3 Secure the assembly to your Play:3 speaker with the Play:1/Play:3 speaker screw
Ver tica l
Horizontal
(D) Bracket
(E) Play:3 interface screw
(A) Mount
(G) Play:1 / Play:3
screw
Phillips screwdriver
(G).
You’ll need
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
(B) Cap
(A) Mount
Step 4 - Mount the assembly to the wall plate
1 Slide the speaker/wall mount assembly onto the wall plate (C).
2 Slide the cap (B) onto the mount (A).
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STEP 5- Adjusting the angle
9°
27°
66°
132°
Sonos Play:3
30°
9°
35°
70°
Sonos Play:1 or other speakers
• You can rotate your mount left or right and tilt it up or down by hand to
adjust the angle.
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RF-HSWM1A18 / RF-HSWM1A18W / RF-HSWM1A18-C / RF-HSWM1A18W-C
Sonos Play:1
Sonos Play:3
Phillips screwdriver
Removing the speaker
1 Use a small screwdriver to loosen the cap (B) and slide it off the mount.
2 Slide the speaker/wall mount assembly (A) up and off the wall plate (C).
3 Remove the Play:1/Play:3 speaker screw (G) to remove the mount (A) from your
speaker.
You’ll need
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One-Year Limited Warranty
Definitions:
The Distributor* of Rocketfish branded products warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new Rocketfish-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall
be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty
Period”).
For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or
Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com or
www.bestbuy.ca, and is packaged with this warranty statement.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the
Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or
workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized
Rocketfish repair center or store personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1)
repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge
with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under
this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned to you. If
service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your
Rocketfish Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you
sell or otherwise transfer the Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location, please take your
original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the
Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy
online web site (www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), mail your original receipt
and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the
Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging.
To obtain warranty service, in the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY, Canada call
1-866-BESTBUY. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.
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Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy branded retail
stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county where the
original purchase was made.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction/education
•Installation
•Set up adjustments
•Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to weather, lightning and other acts of
• God, such as power surges
• Accidental damage
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business
or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment
complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
• Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy
periods (burn-in).
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply
• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Rocketfish to service the
Product
• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”
• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
• Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product
• Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or
incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the
display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based
displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)
• Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids,
gels or pastes.
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST
DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS.
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DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES,
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LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.
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