RocketFish RF-TVMP40 User Manual

RF-TVMP40

TV Wall Mount

For wood-stud and concrete
wall installations

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

Safety information and specifications .................................2

Tools needed.................................................................................2

Package contents: parts ............................................................3

Package contents: hardware...................................................4

Installation instructions.............................................................5

Assembly Guide

RF-TVMP40 TV Wall Mount

Maximum TV weight: 40 lbs. (18.1 kg)
Minimum TV weight: 18 lbs. (8.2 kg)
Maximum TV Screen size: 55 in. diagonal
Overall dimensions (W × H ):

3.5 x 8.9 in. (9.0 x 22.5 cm)

Wall-mount weight: 18 lbs. (8.2 kg)
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Edge-to-edge
stud finder

Pencil

Level

Phillips screwdriver

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

&

1/4” drive socket wrench
for 8 mm socket (provided)

Measuring tape

Drill

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

OR

3/8" (9.5 mm) masonry
drill bit (concrete only)

Hammer

Tape

Safety information and specifications

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ­SAVE THESE 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 included hardware is designed for use on vertical walls
constructed of wood studs or solid concrete. A wood stud
wall is defined as consisting of a minimum of 2x4 wooden
studs (2” wide by 4” deep) with a maximum of 5/8”
drywall. The included hardware is not designed for use with metal studs or cinderblock walls. If you’re uncertain
about the construction of your wall, then please consult a qualified contractor or installer for assistance. For a
safe installation, the wall you are mounting to must support 4 times the weight of the total load. If not, then the
surface must be reinforced to meet this standard. The installer is responsible for verifying that the wall structure
and hardware used in any installation method will safely support the total load.

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).

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

Tools needed

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

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A Arm assembly (1)

D Wall plate (1)

E Wall plate covers (2)

B Rear arm cover (1)

F Spider adapters (4)

C VESA monitor plate(1)

G Template

Package contents: parts

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

Top
Dessus
Parte superior

Center of TV Mount Plate

<FR>Center of TV Mount

Plate

<SP>Center of TV Mount

Plate

LEFT TV ARC

“CENTER OF TV” can be placed at any

point along this arc line when the arm is
pushed in against the wall and mounted
at the centerline of your wood stud or

concrete wall.

<FR>LEFT TV ARC

“CENTER OF TV” can be placed at any
point along this arc line when the arm is
pushed in against the wall and mounted
at the centerline of your wood stud or

concrete wall.

<SP>LEFT TV ARC

“CENTER OF TV” can be placed at any
point along this arc line when the arm is
pushed in against the wall and mounted
at the centerline of your wood stud or

concrete wall.

17" (429 mm)

<FR>17" (429 mm)

<SP>17" (429 mm)

Distance between mounting holes and center of TV when in horizontal position and pushed in against the wall.

<FR>Distance between mounting holes and center of TV when in horizontal position and pushed in against the wall.
<SP>Distance between mounting holes and center of TV when in horizontal position and pushed in against the wall.

RF-TVMP40 Template • Gabarit • Plantilla

Tools Needed

Outils nécessaires

Herramientas requeridas

Note

Remarque : Pour une construction à ossature de bois, localiser

Center of TV Mount Plate

<FR>Center of TV Mount

Plate

<SP>Center of TV Mount

Plate

13" (323 mm)

<FR>13" (323 mm)
<SP>13" (323 mm)

d'abord les montants en bois, à l'aide d'un détecteur de montants.
Nota: para la instalación en construcciones de armazón de madera,
primero debe localizar las vigas de madera con un localizador de vigas.

Center of TV Mount Plate

<FR>Center of TV Mount

Plate

<SP>Center of TV Mount

Plate

10" (256 mm)

<FR>10" (256 mm)
<SP>10" (256 mm)

Centerline on Wood Stud or Concrete Wall

<FR>Centerline on Wood Stud or

Concrete Wall

<SP>Centerline on Wood Stud or

Concrete Wall

Arm (Up, left)

<FR>Arm (Up, left)
<SP>Arm (Up, left)

Arm (Center, left)

<FR>Arm (Center, left)
<SP>Arm (Center, left)

Arm (Down, left)

<FR>Arm (Down, left)

7.68" (195 mm)

<SP>Arm (Down, left)

<FR>7.68" (195 mm)
<SP>7.68" (195 mm)

Wall Mount Bracket

<FR>Wall Mount

Bracket

<SP>Wall Mount

Bracket

Mounting Holes

<FR>Mounting

Holes

<SP>

Mounting Holes

Arm (Down, right)

<FR>Arm (Down, right)
<SP>Arm (Down, right)

Arm (Up, right)

<FR>Arm (Up, right)
<SP>Arm (Up, right)

Arm (Center, right)

<FR>Arm (Center, right)
<SP>Arm (Center, right)

Center of TV Mount Plate

<FR>Center of TV Mount

<SP>Center of TV Mount

Vertical Space Requirements 20" (508 mm) + Height of TV*

<FR>Vertical Space Requirements 20" (508 mm) + Height of TV*
<SP>Vertical Space Requirements 20" (508 mm) + Height of TV*

Center of TV Mount Plate

<FR>Center of TV Mount

Plate

<SP>Center of TV Mount

Plate

10" (256 mm)

<FR>10" (256 mm)

<FR>13" (323 mm)

<SP>10" (256 mm)

<SP>13" (323 mm)

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Parte superior

Plate

Plate

Center of TV Mount Plate

<FR>Center of TV Mount

Plate

<SP>Center of TV Mount

Plate

RIGHT TV ARC

”CENTER OF TV” can be placed at any
point along this arc line when the Arm

is pushed in against the wall and

mounted at the centerline of your

Wood Stud or Concrete Wall.

<FR>RIGHT TV ARC

”CENTER OF TV” can be placed at any
point along this arc line when the Arm

is pushed in against the wall and

mounted at the centerline of your

Wood Stud or Concrete Wall.

<SP>RIGHT TV ARC

”CENTER OF TV” can be placed at any
point along this arc line when the Arm

is pushed in against the wall and

mounted at the centerline of your

Wood Stud or Concrete Wall.

Distance from the Wall

<FR>Distance from the Wall
<SP>Distance from the Wall

13" (323 mm)

17" (429 mm)

<FR>17" (429 mm)
<SP>17" (429 mm)

side

<FR>side
<SP>side

18.19" (462 mm) + Thickness of TV

<FR>18.19" (462 mm) + Thickness of TV
<SP>18.19" (462 mm) + Thickness of TV

24.5" (622 mm) + Thickness of TV

<FR>24.5" (622 mm) + Thickness of TV
<SP>24.5" (622 mm) + Thickness of TV

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Label Hardware Qty.

M-A 4

M-B 4

M-C 4

M-D 4

M-E 4

M-F 4

M-G 4

M-H 4

M-I 4

M-J 4

M-K 4

M-L 4

W-A 2

M4 × 15 mm screw

M4 × 30 mm
screw

M5 × 15 mm screw

M5 × 30 mm
screw

M6 × 15 mm screw

M6 × 30 mm
screw

M8 × 15 mm
screw

M8 × 30 mm
screw

M6/M8 5 mm spacer

M6/M8 10 mm
spacer

M4/M5 Washer

M6/M8 Washer

5/16" × 2 3/4" (8 mm x 80 mm)
lag bolt

Label Hardware Qty.

W-B 2

W-C 2

P-A 1

P-B 4

P-C 8

P-D 1

P-F 1

P-G 1

P-H 1

P-I 1

P-J 1

P-K 1

P-M 1

P-L 2

P-Q 1

Steel washer

Wall anchor

Phillips screw

Round head screw

Nuts

Cable wrap

65 mm washer

25 mm washer

Spring disc

16 mm bearing

M8 Hex nut

M8 Screw

Tubing

Cable tie

8 mm socket
(requires 1/4” drive)

Package contents: hardware

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

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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 1 00mm

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100 x 200 mm
200 x 200 mm

200 x 300 mm
200 x 400 mm

300 x 300 mm
300 x 400 mm
400 x 400 mm
600 x 600 mm

300 x 200 mm
400 x 200 mm

Installation instructions

STEP 1 - Determining your mounting configuration

1 Carefully place your TV screen face down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damage

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 hold the flat surface of the monitor plate (C) against the back of your TV.
4 Identify the type of mounting configuration by determining if your monitor plate (C) lines up with the screw

holes on the back of your TV or if you will need to install the spider adapters (F).

200mm (7-7/8”)

100mm (3-15/16”)

200mm (7-7/8”)

200mm (7-7/8”)

600mm (23-5/8”)

400mm (15-3/4”)

300mm (11-13/16”)

400mm (15-3/4”)

300mm (11-13/16”)

300mm (11-13/16”)

400mm (15-3/4”)

300mm (11-13/16”)

400mm (15-3/4”)

400mm (15-3/4”)

200mm (7-7/8”)

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STEP 2 - Determine whether your TV has a flat back or an irregular or obstructed
back

1 With the monitor plate (C) and spider adapters (F) still on your TV, identify which type of back your TV may

have:

• Flat back: The monitor plate and adapters (if necessary) lay flush against the back of your TV and do
not block any jacks. You do not need spacers when assembling the wall mount.

• Obstructed back: The monitor plate and adapters (if necessary) block 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 monitor plate and adapters (if necessary) and
some part of the back of your TV. You will need spacers when assembling the wall mount.

2 Remove the monitor plate and adapters.

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Screw is
too long

Screw fits
correctly

Screw is
too short

STEP 3 - Select screws, washers, and spacers

1 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.

Select one of the following types of screws:

M4 × 15 mm screws (M-A)M6×15mm screws (M-E)

M4 × 30 mm screws (M-B)M6×30mm screws (M-F)

M5 × 15 mm screws (M-C)M8×15mm screws (M-G)

M5 × 30 mm screws (M-D)M8×30mm screws (M-H)

Select one of the following types of washers:

M4/M5 washers (M-K) M6/M8 washers (M-L)

For an irregular or obstructed TV back, use one of the following spacers:

M6/M8 5 mm spacers (M-I) M6/M8 10 mm spacers (M-J)

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

2 Remove the screws.
For 100 x 200 and 200 x 200 mounting configurations, go to "STEP 4: Option 1 - Attaching the monitor plate to

the TV" on page 8.

-OR­For all other configurations, go to "STEP 4: Option 2 - Attaching the monitor plate with adapters to the TV" on

page 9.

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