RMF3/RMT3/RLF3/RLT3
Installation Instructions
10
INSTALLATION
The RMF3/RMT3/RLF3/RLT3 mounts are designed to be
mounted to a bare 8" concrete, 8"x8"x16" concrete block; or 2"
x 4" wood/metal studs (RMF3/RMT3: 16", RLF3/RLT3: 16" or
24") wall covered by drywall with thickness between 1/2" (min)
and 5/8" (max).
The RMT3/RLT3 have brackets which allow the TV to be tilted.
The RMF3/RLF3 have static brackets which keep the TV in an
upright position.
Locate Mounting Site
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
MOUNT FALLING CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! It is the installers responsibility
to make certain the structure to which the mount is being
attached is capable of supporting five times the combined
weight of all components located on the mount, not to exceed
125 lbs (56.7 kg) for RMF3/RMT3
OR
200 lbs (90.7 kg) for
RLF3/RLT3.
NOTE:
Proceed to either the
Installing to a Wood/Metal Stud
Wall
section or the
Installing to a Concrete Wall
section.
Installing to a Wood Stud Wall
1.
Determine the center of the TV screen, and where it should
be located on the wall.
2.
Locate the closest stud to the center of the TV screen, then
locate the closest stud to the left and right of the selected
location (RLF3/RLT3). (See Figure 1)
3.
Line up the four slots on mount (W/X) with the two studs
previously identified. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
4.
Using a level, mark the wall on each stud to attach the
mount through the upper mounting slots. (See Figure 2)
5.
Drill one 7/32" (5.5mm) pilot hole in each stud.
6.
Partially install two 5/16 x 2-1/2" flanged lag bolts (N) into
pilot holes but do not tighten to wall.
7.
Hang mount (W/X), aligning upper mounting slots over lag
bolts and adjust side-to-side for proper location.
8.
Place one slotted washer (Q) over each flanged lag bolt.
(See Figure 2)
9.
Tighten lag bolts to secure mount (W/X) to wall at upper
mounting slots.
Figure 2
10. Mark the attachment points for the lower mounting slots,
making sure the attachment points are located on the studs.
(See Figure 2)
11. Drill 7/32" (5.5mm) pilot holes at markings for lower
mounting holes. (See Figure 2)
12. Use two 5/16 x 2-1/2" flanged lag bolts (N) and two 5/16"
slotted washers (Q) to attach the mount to the wall through
the lower mounting holes. (See Figure 2)
13. Slide mount (W/X) to approximate center of screen location.
14. Proceed to
Attaching Interface Brackets to Screen
section.
Center of screen
Vertical center
of mount
(X) x 1
1
3
(W) x 1
3
16" studs:
24" studs:
Non wall
mounting
area
Non wall
mounting
area
10
11
4
5
7
9
(N) x 2
(W)
8
(Q) x4
12
(N) x 2
12
(Q) x 2
(X)
