RCA MAF120BK Installation Manual

RCA Video Installation Manual - MAF120BK.
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Important! For safety reasons, this mount must be 

secured to a wood stud and the stud must be capable of 

supporting the combined weight of the mount and display.
1. Usingahighqualitystudfinder,locateandmarkone

stud for securing the mount. 

2.  With the help of another person, place the mount 

againstthewalloverthemarkedstud.Makesurethe

mount is level.

3. Whileanotherpersonholdsthemountinplace,mark

two locations on the wall where the mount is to be 

installed. Be sure to use the center of the stud.

4.  Set the mount aside and drill a 1/4” (6 mm) pilot hole at 

eachmarkedlocation.

5. Placethemountbackagainstthewallandsecure

it using the Lag Bolts (Q) and Lag Bolt Washers (R) 

provided (see Fig. 1). Do not over-tighten these bolts 

and do not release the mount until all bolts are in place

Part 1b – Mounting to the 

Wall (Concrete)

Part 2 - Attaching the Arms  

to the Display

Warnings

1. Makesuretheseinstructionsarereadandthoroughly

understood before attempting installation. If you 

are unsure of any part of this installation, contact a 

professional installer for assistance.

2.  The wall or mounting surface must be capable of 

supporting the combined weight of the mount and the 

display; otherwise the structure must be reinforced.

3.  Safety gear and proper tools must be used. Failure to 

do so can result in property damage and/or serious 

injury.

4.  A minimum of two people are required for this 

installation. Do not attempt to install this mount alone 

under any circumstance.

5.  Follow all instructions and recommendations 

regarding adequate ventilation and suitable locations 

for mounting your display. Consult the owner‘s manual 

for your display for more information

Hardware Kit

(Ref) Item (Qty)

Bag#

1

2

3

4

5

6

(A)M4x12Bolt(x4)

(B)M4x30Bolt(x4)

(C)M4LockWasher(x4)

(D)M5x12Bolt(x4)

(E)M5x30Bolt(x4)

(F)M5LockWasher(x4)

(G)M6x12Bolt(x4)

(H)M6x35Bolt(x4)

(I)M6LockWasher(x4)

(J)M8x16Bolt(x4)

(K)M8x40Bolt(x4)

(L)M8LockWasher(x4)

(M)SmallSpacer(x4)

(N)LargeSpacer(x4)

(O)M6Washer(x4)

(P) Concrete 

Anchor(x4)

(Q)M8x63

LagBolt(x4)

(R)M6LagBolt

Washer(x4)

Important! For safety reasons, the concrete wall must be 

capable of supporting the combined weight of the mount 

and display.
1.   With the help of another person, place the mount 

againstthewallinthedesiredlocationandmakesure

it is level.

2. Whileanotherpersonholdsthemountinplace,mark

at least two locations on the wall where the mount is to 

be installed.

3.  Set the mount aside and drill a 7/16” (11 mm) pilot hole 

ateachmarkedlocation.Removeanyexcessdustfrom

the holes.

4.  Insert a Concrete Anchor (P) into each hole so that it is 

flushwiththeconcretesurface.Ahammercanbeused

to lightly tap the anchors into place if necessary. 

NOTE: If the concrete wall is covered by a layer of plaster 

or drywall, the concrete anchor must pass completely 

throughthelayertorestflushwiththeconcrete

surface.

5. Placethemountbackagainstthewallandsecure

it using the Lag Bolts (Q) and Lag Bolt Washers (R) 

provided (see Fig. 1). Do not over-tighten these bolts 

and do not release the mount until all bolts are in 

place.

Fig.1 Attach the wall 

plate to the wall.

Important! Useextracareduringthepartofthe 

installation. If possible, avoid placing your display      

        facedown as it may damage the viewing surface.
Note: Your mount comes with a selection of bolt    

        diameters and lengths to accommodate a wide  

        variety of display models. Not all of the hardware  

inthekitwillbeused.
1.   Determine the correct length of bolt to use with your 

displaybyfirstexaminingthebackofyourdisplay.

A.Ifyourdisplayhasaflatback,youwilluseoneofthe

shorterbolts(A,D,G,orJ)fromthehardwarekit.

B.Ifyourdisplayhasacurvedorrecessedback,youwill

use one of the longer bolts (B, E, H, or K) along with a 

spacer(MorN).

Fordisplayswithflatbacks. .

For displays with curved or
recessedbacks

Fig.3-Usealongerboltandspacerfordisplayswith

curvedorrecessedbacks.DonotusetheM6Washer

(O)ifyouareusingtheM8Bolts(JorK).

Part 3 - Final Installation and 

Adjustment

Tools Required
Phillips Head Screw Driver

RatchetorDriverwith1/2”(13mm)Socket

Electric Drill

1/4” (6 mm) Drill Bit and Stud Finder for Drywall 

Installation

7/16”(11mm)MasonryBitforConcreteInstallation

1.   With the help of another person, carefully lift your 

display and place it on mount (see Fig. 4). Place the 

display in the middle of the mount, and do not release 

the display until the mounting arms have securely 

hookedontothecrossbars.

2. Important!Movethesafetytablocatedoneacharm

into position to avoid having the display accidentally 

liftedfromthemount.Apadlockcanbeinsertedinto

one of the tabs to help prevent theft of your display 

(seeFig.5).

3. Usethecablemanagementhookstohelpkeepyour

power cord and other cables in order.

4. Side-to-sideandfront-to-backadjustmentscanbe

madebyfirmlygraspingyourdisplayandcarefully

moving it to the desired position. 

5.  If any of the arms become too lose to hold their 

position, they can be tightened using the Alley Key 

providedinyourhardwarekit(seeFig.6).

6. Toadjustthetiltpositionofyourdisplay,haveone

person hold the display in place while another person 

loosensthetwotiltadjustmentknobslocatedoneither

sideofthemount(seeFig.7).Oncetheknobsareloose,

move the display to the desired angle. Tighten the 

knobssecurelybeforereleasingthedisplay.NOTE:

Thetiltadjustmentknobshavearatchetfeature.If

youneedtochangethepositionoftheknobwithout

tightening or loosening the screw, simply pull the 

knoboutbeforemovingit.

2.  Determine the correct diameter of 

bolt to use by carefully trying one 

bolt each from Bags 1 - 4 of the 

hardwarekit.Donotforceanyof

the bolts – if you feel resistance 

stop immediately and try a 

smaller diameter bolt.

3. Attachthearmstothebackof

your display using the bolts 

identifiedinSteps1and2along

withthecorrespondingLock

Washer(C,F,I,orL)(seeFig.2

and3).

A.IfyouareusingtheM4,M5,

orM6bolts(Bags1,2,and3

respectively), you will also need 

tousetheM6Washers(O).

B. If you are using one of the longer 

bolts on a display with a curved 

orrecessedback,youwillalso

useaSpacer(MorN).Usethe

SmallerSpacer(M)forM4andM5

bolts and the Large Spacer (N) for 

M6andM8bolts.

4. Makesureallscrewsaresecure,butdonotover-

tighten them. 

Fig.2-Attachthearms

tothebackofyour

 

display

Fig.4-Carefullyhookthe

display onto the wall 

plate.

Fig.5-Asmallpadlock

can be used to help 

prevent theft of your 

display.

Fig. 6 - Use the Alley 

Key to tighten the 

arms and prevent 

unwanted movement.

Fig. 7 - Loosen the 

adjustmentknobs

to change the tilt 

angle. There is one 

knoboneachside

of the mount.

AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation(the“Company”)warrantstoyouthe

original retail purchaser of this product that should it, under normal use 

andconditions,beprovendefectiveinmaterialorworkmanshipduring

its lifetime while you own it, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced 

(at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. 

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the 

product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill 

ofsale),specificationofdefect(s),transportationprepaid,totheCompany

at the address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.

This Warranty does not cover product purchased, serviced or used 

outside the United States or Canada.

ThisWarrantyisnottransferableanddoesnotextendtocostsincurred

for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty 

does not apply if in the Company’s opinion, the product has been 

damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, 

misuse,neglect,oraccident.THEEXTENTOFTHECOMPANY’S

LIABILITYUNDERTHISWARRANTYISLIMITEDTOTHEREPAIR

ORREPLACEMENTPROVIDEDABOVEAND,INNOEVENT,SHALL

THECOMPANY’SLIABILITYEXCEEDTHEPURCHASEPRICEPAID

BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

ThisWarrantyisinlieuofallotherexpresswarrantiesorliabilities.ANY

IMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY

OFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULAR

PURPOSESHALLBELIMITEDTODURATIONOFTHISWARRANTY.

INNOCASESHALLTHECOMPANYBELIABLEFORANY

CONSEQUENTIALORINCIDENTALDAMAGESWHATSOEVER.No

person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any 

liabilityotherthanexpressedhereininconnectionwiththesaleofthis

product. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long 

animpliedwarrantylastsortheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamagesotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynot

applytoyou.ThisWarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumay

also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

U.S.A.:AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation,150MarcusBlvd., 

Hauppauge,NewYork11788

CANADA:AudiovoxReturnCenter,c/oGenco,6685KennedyRoad,

Unit3,Door16,Mississauga,OntarioL5T3A5
Trademark(s)RegisteredMarcasRegistradas. 

Allotherbrandsandproductnamesaretrademarksorregistered

trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
©2008AudiovoxAccessoriesCorporation 

111CongressionalBlvd.,Suite350 

Carmel,IN46032
www.rca.com 

MAF120BK_US_IB_00

 Limited Lifetime Warranty

Part 1a - Mounting the Wall 

Plate (Drywall)

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and 

service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record 

the serial and model numbers. These numbers are located 

on the product.

ModelNo. __________________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________________

PurchaseDate: ______________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone  ______________________________

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