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QUICK SETUP GUIDE

RF-TVMFM03

Note: Intended for use on wood stud walls with 16 in. or less spacing only.

1 Install the TV brackets

Option 1: Installing for a flat mounting surface

1Align the TV brackets (A and B) with the screw holes on the back of the TV.

2Place the M4/M5 washers (H) or M6/M8 washers (O) over the holes in the TV brackets that align with the screw holes on the back of the TV, then insert the M4 screws (F), M5 screws (J),

M6 screws (L or M), or M8 screws (Q) through the washers.

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

2 Add the horizontal bars

1Slide the horizontal bars (C) through the wire guides on the TV brackets.

2Secure the bars to the TV brackets using the 9/16 in. × 8/32 in. Phillips head screws (W).

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Thank you for choosing the Rocketfish RF-TVMFM03. The RF-TVMFM03 TV mount is designed to support a flat-panel TV weighing up to 130 lbs. (58.9 kg).

Package contents

A Right vertical TV bracket (1)

M8 bag

 

 

 

 

 

B Left vertical TV bracket (1)

Q M8 × 16 mm screws (4)

 

 

 

C

Horizontal TV bracket (2)

R M8 × 40 mm screws (4)

 

 

 

D

Arm assembly (1)

 

 

S M8 × 60 mm screws (4)

 

 

 

E

Wall plate (1)

 

 

Hex key bag

 

 

 

 

M4 bag

 

 

 

T 3/16 in. hex key (1)

 

 

 

F M4 × 12 mm screws (4)

Lag bolt bag

 

 

 

 

G M4 × 30 mm screws (4)

U Lag bolt washer (4)

 

 

 

H

M4/M5 washers (8)

 

 

V 5/16 in. × 2-3/4 in. lag bolt (4)

 

 

 

I

M4/M5 spacers (4)

 

 

Bracket hardware

 

 

 

M5 bag

 

 

 

W 9/16 in. × 8/32 in. Phillips head screw (4)

 

 

J M5 × 12 mm screws (4)

X 3/8 in. × 8/32 in. Phillips head screw (1)

 

 

K M5 × 30 mm screws (4)

Cable ties

 

 

 

 

M6 bag

 

 

 

Y 8 in. nylon cable ties (5)

 

 

 

L M6 × 12 mm screws (4)

Cap screws

 

 

 

 

M M6 × 20 mm screws (4)

Z 5/32 in. hex key (1)

 

 

 

N M6 × 35 mm screws (4)

AA Cap screws (2)

 

 

 

O

M6/M8 washers (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P

M6/M8 spacers (4)

 

A

B

 

C

 

 

 

M4 bag

F

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M4 × 12 mm

M4 × 30 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M4/M5

M4/M5

 

 

 

 

 

 

M5 bag

J

 

K

 

 

D

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M5 × 12 mm

M5 × 30 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

M6 bag

L

M

 

 

N

O

P

 

 

 

 

 

M6 × 12 mm

M6 × 20 mm

 

M6 × 35 mm

 

M6/M8

M6/M8

Bracket hardware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M8 bag

 

Q

 

R

 

 

S

W

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M8 × 16 mm

M8 × 40 mm

 

M8 × 60 mm

 

 

 

Hex key bag

 

 

 

 

Cable ties

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/16 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U

 

V

 

 

Cap screws with hex key

 

 

Lag bolt bag

 

 

 

 

 

Z

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/16 in. × 2-3/4 in.

 

5/32 in.

 

AA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tools you will need:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stud finder

 

Socket wrench with

 

 

 

 

 

Awl

 

 

 

1/2 in. socket or

 

 

 

 

 

Pencil

 

 

adjustable wrench

 

 

 

 

 

Level

 

 

7/32 in. wood drill bit

 

 

 

 

 

Tape measure

 

Power drill

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phillips screwdriver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

or

or

Option 2: Installing for an obstructed mounting surface

Note: Use additional washers (H) with M4/M5 hardware only.

1Place 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 the TV.

2Align the TV brackets (A and B) with the spacers and washers on the back of the TV.

3Place the M4/M5 washers (H) or M6/M8 washers (O) over the holes in the TV brackets that

align with the screw holes on the back of the TV, then insert the M4 screws (G), M5 screws (K), M6 screws (N), or M8 screws (R or S) through the washers.

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

or

or

or

3 Install the wall plate to a wood stud wall

Note: Any material covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm).

1Locate the studs. Verify the center of the stud with an awl or thin nail or use an edge-to-edge stud finder.

2

Level the wall plate (E) and mark the hole locations.

<5/8 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 in.

 

3

Drill pilot hole to a depth of 3 in. using a 7/32 in. diameter drill bit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Align the wall plate (E) with the pilot holes.

5Place the washers (U) over the holes in the wall plate (E), insert the lag bolts (V) through the washers, then tighten the lag bolts only until the washers (U) are pulled firmly against the wall plate.

CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! DO NOT over-tighten

the lag bolts (V).

 

Wall

 

10-1/5 in.

7 in.

(75 mm)

 

 

TV

3 in.

TV shifts 7 in. from the home position to full extension.

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RF-TVMFM03 specifications

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