RocketFish RF-TVMFM02V2, RF-TVMFM02V2-C Assembly Manual

TV WALL MOUNT

RF-TVMFM02V2/RF-TVMFM02V2-C

For wood-stud 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 .............................................................3

Assembly instructions ....................................................5

Safety information and specifications

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Do not use this

product for any purpose not
explicitly specified by
Rocketfish.

Improper installation may
cause property damage or
personal injury. If you do
not understand these
directions, or have doubts
about the safety of the
installation, contact 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 TV must not exceed 60 lbs. (27.2 kg). The wall must be capable of
supporting five times the weight of your TV and wall mount combined.

This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Keep
these items away from young children!

Maximum TV weight: 60 lbs. (27.2 kg)
Screen size: 26" to 40" diagonal
Overall dimensions (W × H ):

15.8 × 17.8 × 2.8 in. (40.1 × 45.2 × 7.1 cm)

Wall-mount weight: 10.8 lbs. (4.9 kg)
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17.8" (45.2 cm)

15.8" (40.1 cm)

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Tools needed

You will need the following tools to assemble your new TV wall mount:

Edge-to-edge
stud finder

Measuring tape

Tap e

Pencil

Socket wrench with
1/2" (13 mm) socket or
adjustable wrench

Level

Phillips screwdriver

Hammer

Drill

7/32" (5.5 mm) wood drill bit
for wood stud wall

OR

3/8" (10 mm) masonry drill
bit (concrete only)

Package contents

Make sure that you have all the hardware necessary to assemble your new TV wall
mount:

B Right vertical
TV bracket (1)

C Left vertical
TV bracket (1)

A Arm assembly (1)

D Horizontal TV bracket (2)

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E Temp lat e (1)

F Cable cover (1)

3

TV Hardware Bag

Lbl Hardware Qty.

G4

H4

I4

J4

K4

L4

M4

N4

O4

P4

M4 × 12 mm
screw

M4 × 35 mm
screw

M4/M5 washer

M6/M8 washers

Universal spacers

M5 × 12 mm
screw

M5 × 35 mm
screw

M6 × 12mm
screw

M6 × 35 mm
screw

M8 × 16 mm
screw

Lbl Hardware Qty.

R4

M8 × 35 mm screw

S2

Lag bolt washer

T2

5/16" × 2 3/4" lag bolt

V4

W1

X5

Cable ties (8"/20.5 cm nylon)

Y1

Z1

8-32 x 9/16"
Phillips head
screw

8-32 x 3/8" Phillips hea
screw

5/32" hex key

3/16" hex key

Q4

4

M8 × 20 mm
screw

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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 10 0mm

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Assembly instructions

STEP 1 - 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.
3 Temporarily lay the TV brackets (B and C) on the back of your TV.
4 Align the screw holes in the TV brackets with the mounting screw holes on your

TV.
5 Identify which type of back your TV may have:

• Flat back: The bracket lays flush against the back of your TV and does
not block any jacks. You do not need spacers when assembling the wall
mount.

• Obstructed back: The 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 the bracket and some
part of the back of your TV. You will need spacers when assembling the
wall mount.

6 Remove the TV bracket.

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STEP 2 - Select screws, washers, and spacers

1 Select the hardware 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 of the mounting screws your TV requires, test
various sizes by hand threading the screws.

Select one of the following types of screws:

M4 × 12 mm screws (G)M6×12mm screws (N)

M4 × 35 mm screws (H)M6×35mm screws (O)

M5 × 12 mm screws (L)M8×16mm screws (P)

M5 × 35 mm screws (M)M8×20mm screws (Q)

M8 × 35 mm screws (R)

Select M4/M5 washers (I) or M6/M8 washers (J).
For an irregular or obstructed TV back, use the Universal spacers (K)

CAUTION: To avoid potential personal injuries and property damage, make sure
that there are adequate threads to secure the brackets to your TV. If you encounter
resistance, stop immediately and contact customer service. Use the shortest screw

may damage your TV. However, using a screw that is too short may cause your TV to fall from
the mount.

and spacer combination to accommodate your TV. Using hardware that is too long

Screw fits correctly

Screw is
too long

Screw is
too short

2 Remove the screws.
3 For a flat back TV, go to “Step 3 - Install the vertical TV brackets - Option 1:

Installing for a TV with a flat back” on page 7.

-OR-

For an obstructed back, go to “Step 3 - Install the vertical TV brackets - Option 2:
Installing for an irregular or obstructed back” on page 8.

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Step 3 - Install the vertical TV brackets - Option 1:
Installing for a TV with a flat back

1 Center the brackets vertically on the back of your TV, then align the holes on the

right vertical TV bracket (B) and left vertical TV bracket (C) with the screw holes
on the back of your TV. The brackets are marked “R” for the right bracket and “L”
for the left bracket. Make sure the brackets are level.

2 Place the M4/M5 washers (I) or M6/M8 washers (J) over the holes in the TV

brackets that align with the screw holes on the back of your TV, then insert the
M4 screws (G), M5 screws (L), M6 screws (N), or M8 screws (P or Q) through the
washers.

3 Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV bracket. Do not over

tighten.

OROR OR

OR

You’ll need

or

G (4)

or

Q (4)

Phillips screwdriver

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L (4)

Screws

or

N (4)

or

Level

P (4)

OR

TV brackets (B
and C)

Was her s

I (4)

or

J (4)

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Step 3 - Install the vertical TV brackets - Option 2:
Installing for an irregular or obstructed back

1 Place the spacers (K) into the screw holes on the back of your TV.
2 Align the holes on the right vertical TV bracket (B) and left vertical TV bracket (C)

with the spacers on the back of your TV. The brackets are marked “R” for the right
bracket and “L” for the left bracket. Make sure the brackets are level.

3 Place the M4/M5 washers (I) or M6/M8 washers (J) over the holes in the TV

brackets that align with the screw holes on the back of your TV, then insert the
M4 screws (H), M5 screws (M), M6 screws (O), or M8 screws (R) through the
washers.

4 Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV bracket. Do not over

tighten.

OR

OR

OR

You’ ll nee d

H (4)

8

or

R (4)

Screws

or

M (4)

Phillips screwdriver

or

O (4)

Level

TV brackets
(B and C)

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J (4)

or

I (4)

K (4)

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Step 4 Install the horizontal TV brackets

1 Slide the horizontal brackets (D) through the metal guides on the vertical TV

brackets until they are centered.

2 Secure the horizontal TV brackets to the vertical TV brackets using the 8-32 x

9/16" Phillips head screws (V). Tighten the screws until they are snug, but do not
over tighten.

Note: Make sure that the brackets are not covering any jacks or connectors.

You’ll need

V (4) Phillips screwdriver

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Horizontal brackets (D)

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STEP 5 - Determine wall-mount location

Note:

• For more detailed information on determining where to drill your holes,
visit our online height-finder at:
http://mf1.bestbuy.selectionassistant.com/index.php/heightfinder

• Your TV should be high enough so your eyes are level with the middle of
the screen. Normally, 40 to 60 inches from the ground.

The center of your TV will match the center of the arm assembly (A). Before you drill
holes in the wall:

1 Measure the distance from the bottom of your TV to the middle (half of the

height of the TV). This is measurement a.

2 Measure the distance from the floor to where you want the bottom of the TV to

be placed on the wall. Keep in mind that the bottom of the TV should be placed
above any furniture (such as entertainment centers or TV stands). The TV should
also be above items placed on top of the furniture (like a Blu-ray player or cable
box). This is measurement b.

3 Add a + b. The total measurement is the height where you want the center of the

TV bracket to be on the wall.

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4 Use a pencil to mark this spot on the wall.

a

A

b

B

You’ll need

Measuring tape

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Pencil

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Step 6 -Option 1 - Install the wall plate to a wood stud
wall

Note: Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8" (16 mm).

1 Locate the stud. Verify the center of the stud with an edge-to-edge stud finder

and mark the center.

2 Align the wall plate template (E) at the height you determined in the previous

step and make sure that it is level. Tape the wall plate template to the wall, then
use a pencil to mark the lag bolt hole locations (2). Remove the wall plate

template.
3 Drill pilot holes to a depth of 3" using a 7/32" diameter drill bit.
4 Align the arm assembly (A) with the pilot holes, then place the lag bolt washers

(S) over the holes in the arm assembly (A). Insert the lag bolts (T) through the

washers, then tighten the lag bolts with the socket wrench only until the

washers (S) are firm against the arm assembly.

CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! DO NOT
over-tighten the lag bolts (T).

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75mm

3 in.

9.72 in. (246.9 mm)

Full
extension

Wall

6.99 in.
(177.5 mm)

Home
position

1

3

75 mm

3 in.

Note: TV shifts 6.99 in. (177.5 mm)
laterally from the home position to full
extension.

Note: Minimum wood stud size: common
51 x 102 mm (2 x 4 in.) nominal 38 x 89 mm
(1.5 x 3.5 in.)

2

4

You’ll need

T (2)

Level

1/2" socket wrench

Pencil

Edge-to edge

Arm assembly (A)

7/32" wood drill bit

Temp late (E)

Tap e

stud finder

S (2)

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Drill

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Step 6 - Option 2: Installing on a solid concrete or concrete

block wall

CAUTION: To prevent property damage or personal injury, never drill into
mortar between blocks. Mount the arm assembly directly onto the
concrete surface.

1 Align the wall plate template (E) at the height you determined in the previous

step and make sure that it is level. Tape the wall plate template to the wall, then

use a pencil to mark the lag bolt hole locations (2). Remove the wall plate

template.
2 Drill pilot holes to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm) using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter

masonry drill bit.
3 Insert the concrete wall anchors* into the pilot holes and use a hammer to make

sure the anchors are flush with the concrete surface.
4 Align the arm assembly (A) with the anchors, insert the lag bolts (T) through the

lag washers (S) and the holes in the arm assembly (A), then tighten the bolts only

until they are firm against the arm assembly (A).

CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage!
DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts (T).

*Not included. Call Customer Service to have the Fischer UX10 x 60 concrete anchor
kit (Kit# CMK1) shipped directly to you.

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9.72 in. (246.9 mm)

Full
extension

1

3

Wall

6.99 in.
(177.5 mm)

See Note*

Home
position

4

Note: TV shifts 6.99 in. (177.5 mm)
laterally from the home position to full
extension.

Note: Minimum solid concrete thickness:
8 in (203 mm). Minimum concrete block
size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm).

2

75 mm

3 in.

* Note: Not
included. Call
Customer Service
to have the
Fischer UX10 x 60
concrete anchor
kit (Kit# CMK1)
shipped directly
to you.

You’ll need

Lag bolt T (2)

Temp late ( E)

Level

Arm assembly (A)

Hammer

3/8" masonry drill bit

Drill

Pencil

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1/2" socket wrench

Tap e

S (2)

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Step 7 - Attach the arm assembly

1 Hang the TV, with the brackets attached, on the upper lip of the arm assembly

(A), as shown below.
2 Lower the bottom edge of the of the horizontal TV bracket (D) to the bottom of

the arm assembly (A).
3 Secure the arm assembly (A) with the 8-32 x 3/8” cap screw (W) using a phillips

screw driver. Do not overtighten the screw.

HEAVY! You will need
assistance with this step.

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You’ll need

W (1)

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Phillips screwdriver

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Step 8 - Adjusting the tension and leveling the arm
assembly

1 Loosen the two screws on the arm assembly using the 5/32" hex key (Y), then

using a level, adjust the arm assembly ± 6° either clockwise or counter-clockwise
to level it.

2 Using a 3/16” hex key (Z), or your hand, loosen the knob on the right side of the

arm assembly, then adjust the tilt ± 11°.

3 Using a 5/32" hex key (Y) loosen the screw on the bottom front of the arm

assembly and adjust the swivel by grasping the TV on both edges and moving it.

4 Using a 5/32" hex key (Y) loosen the screw on the bottom rear of the arm

assembly and adjust the extend/retract by grasping the TV on both edges and
pushing back or pulling forward.

5 Retighten all adjustment points (screws and knobs). Do not overtighten.

3/16 in.

Z

You ’l l ne ed

Y (1)

TILT

SWIVEL

Z (1)

LEVEL

EXTEND/RETRACT

5/32 in.

Y

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Level

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Step 9 - Managing the cables

• Use the cable cover (F) to bundle the cables together, then attach to the
arm assembly (A).

OR

• Use cable ties (X) to secure the cables to the arm assembly (A).

Note: You may have to readjust the forward or backward tilt after you bundle the
cables.

F

You’ll need

X (5)

F (1)

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