CHIEF RXF3, RXT3 FIT Extra Large Flat Panel Mounts Installation Guide
- June 11, 2024
- Chief
Table of Contents
INSTALLATIO NINSTRUCTIONS
FIT EXTRA LARGE FLAT PANEL MOUNTS
RXF3/RXT3
Installation Instructions
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details, conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every possible
contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product. The
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DEFINITIONS
MOUNTING SYSTEM: A MOUNTING SYSTEM is the primary Chief product to which
an accessory and/or component is attached.
ACCESSORY: AN ACCESSORY is the secondary Chief product which is attached
to a primary Chief product, and may have a component attached or setting on
it. Im
COMPONENT: A COMPONENT is an audiovisual item designed to be attached or
resting on an accessory or mounting system such as a video camera, CPU,
screen, display, projector, etc.
WARNING:
WARNING alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you
do not follow the instructions.
** CAUTION:
CAUTION** alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction of
equipment if you do not follow the corresponding instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all
instructions can result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or
voiding of factory warranty! It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure
all mounting systems are properly assembled and installed using the
instructions provided.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this
mounting system can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment!
It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the structure to which this
mounting system is attached can support five times the combined weight of all
equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the mounting
system.
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal
injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to make
sure the combined weight of all components and accessories attached to
RXF3/RXT3 does not exceed 250 lbs (113.3 kg).
WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended use as described
in these instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is damaged. Return the
mounting system to a service center for examination and repair.
WARNING: Do not use this mounting system outdoors.
IMPORTANT ! : The RXF3/RXT3 mounts are designed to be mounted to:
- a bare 8″ concrete or 8″x8″x16″ concrete block wall;
- a steel stud (16″ on center maximum) wall with drywall thickness between 1/2″ (min) and 5/8″ (max);
- a 2″ x 4″ wood stud wall covered by drywall with thickness between 1/2″ (min) and 5/8″ (max);
- Wood studs must be 16″ on center. –SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS–
DIMENSIONS
LEGEND
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Hardware Required – not included (for installation into steel stud walls)
- Chief brand Toggler Kit; OR
- Hardware for installation to steel stud wall:
• 1/4-20 Toggler Snaptoggle BB (Qty 4/6)
• 1/4-20 x 2-1/2″ Phillips screw (Qty 4/6)
• 1/4″ washer (Qty 4/6)
PARTS
INSTALLATION
The RXF3/RXT3 mounts are designed to be mounted to a bare 8″ concrete,
8″x8″x16″ concrete block; or 2″ x 4″ wood/metal studs (16″ on center) wall
covered by drywall with thickness between 1/2″ (min) and 5/8″ (max).
The RXT3 has brackets which allow the TV to be tilted. The RXF3 has 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 250 lbs (113.4 kg).
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
- Determine the center of the TV screen, and where it should be located on the wall.
- 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.
- Line up the six slots on mount (U) with the three studs previously identified. (See Figure 1)
- Using a level, mark the wall on each stud to attach the mount through the upper mounting slots. (See Figure 2)
- Drill one 7/32″ (5.5mm) pilot hole in each stud.
- Partially install two 5/16 x 2-1/2″ flanged lag bolts (I) into pilot holes but do not tighten to wall.
- Hang mount (U), aligning upper mounting slots over lag bolts and adjust side-to-side for proper location.
- Place one slotted washer (K) over each flanged lag bolt. (See Figure 2)
- Tighten lag bolts to secure mount (U) to wall at upper mounting slots.
- Mark the attachment points for the lower mounting slots, making sure the attachment points are located on the studs. (See Figure 2)
- Drill 7/32″ (5.5mm) pilot holes at markings for lower mounting holes. (See Figure 2)
- Use three 5/16 x 2-1/2″ flanged lag bolts (I) and three 5/16″ slotted washers (K) to attach the mount to the wall through the lower mounting holes. (See Figure 2)
- Slide mount (U) to approximate center of screen location.
- Proceed to Attaching Interface Brackets to Screen section.
Steel Stud Wall
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO EQUIPMENT FALLING CAUSING
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! The figure below identifies
the minimum requirements for installation of display mounts onto a steel stud
structure. If the structure or its components do not meet these requirements
contact the mount manufacturer for specific instructions before attempting
installation. It should also be noted that no other equipment should be
mounted to the same stud.
- Identify desired mounting location on wall.
- Align mounting holes in mount with studs making sure mounting holes are centered on studs.
- Mark location of six mounting holes on wall.(See Figure 2)
- Drill six 1/2″ holes.
- Hold metal channel on anchor flat alongside plastic straps and slide channel through hole. (See Figure 4)
- Holding plastic straps on anchor, pull anchor away from wall until channel rests flush behind wall making sure anchor channel is positioned vertically on stud. (See Figure 5)
- Slide plastic cap on anchor towards wall until flange of cap is flush with wall. (See Figure 5)
- Snap off plastic straps on anchor at wall by pushing side to side, snapping off straps level with flange of plastic cap. (See Figure 6)
- Repeat Steps 5 through 8 for each mounting hole.
- Place mount (U) over anchors and align mounting holes in display mount with holes in anchors. (See Figure 7)
- Place 1/4″ flat washer onto 1/4-20 x 1-3/4″ Phillips pan head screw.
- Insert Phillips pan head screw with flat washer through mounting hole in wall mount (U) and into anchor and tighten until flush against mount. DO NOT overtighten! (See Figure 7)
- Repeat steps 10 through 12 for remaining mounting holes.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO EQUIPMENT FALLING CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! Overtightening of mounting hardware can damage the steel studs. DO NOT overtighten mounting hardware!
Installing to a Concrete Wall
- Determine the center of the TV screen, and where it should be located on the wall.
- Line up the horizontal slots on mount (U) with center of screen marking to determine vertical center. (See Figure 8)
- Measure up 4.2″ (106mm) from the center point to mark location of the three upper mounting slots.
- Measure down 4.2″ (106mm) from the center point to mark location of the three lower mounting slots.
- Using a level, mark the wall through all three upper and three lower mounting slots. (See Figure 8)
CAUTION: MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE BETWEEN WALL BRACKETS IS 16″ (406.4mm). Do not place mounting brackets closer together than 16″ (406.4mm). - Remove mount (U) from wall and drill one 3/8″ x 3-1/2″ (9.5mm x 88.9mm) pilot hole at each marking (six total).
- Install an anchor (J) into each pilot hole using a hammer, making sure that the anchor is flush with the wall.
- Replace mount (U) on wall and partially install three 5/16 x 2-1/2″ flanged lag bolts (I) into upper anchors but do not tighten to wall.
- Partially install three 5/16 x 2-1/2″ flanged lag bolts (I) into lower anchors but do not tighten to wall
- Place one slotted washer (K) over each flanged lag bolt. (See Figure 8)
- Tighten lag bolts to secure mount (U) to wall at upper mounting slots.
- Slide mount (U) to approximate center of screen location.
Attaching Interface Brackets to Screen
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Align the center of the bracket (Q and R or S and T) with center of screen. (See Figure 9)
NOTE: The diamond-shape holes in the bracket correspond to the center of the mount.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD
TO DISPLAY FALLING CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT!
Using screws of improper size may damage your display. Properly sized screws
will easily and completely thread into display mounting holes. If spacers are
required, be sure to use longer screws of the same diameter. -
Select correct screws, nesting spacers (if necessary) and universal washers (if required) from the hardware bag (A-H) and attach brackets to back of screen. (See Figure 9)
IMPORTANT ! : The M8 screws do NOT require a washer. Use the universal washer (H) only with M6 screws.
NOTE: The nesting spacers (G) may be used separately, or put two together in different configurations to create different size spacers. (See Figure 10)
Switching Interface Brackets (Optional)
If an installation situation makes adjusting the location of interface
brackets necessary, there are several options.
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The wall brackets may be adjusted side to side at the point of attachment. (See Figure 11)
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The location of the left and right interface brackets (Q and R or S and T) may be switched, with the knobs on the RXT3 interface brackets (Q and R) facing the inside of the mount. (See Figure 11)
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If necessary, the tilt interface bracket knobs may be switched to allow the interface brackets (Q and R) to be reversed. (See Figure 12)
a. Remove display from mount.
b. Remove interface brackets from display.
c. Hold the right interface bracket horizontally, tightly gripping it so that spacers do not move.
d. Remove the knob and screw.
e. Replace the knob and screw in the opposite order, with the knob on the inside of the bracket.
f. Switch the right interface bracket to the left side of the wall mount.
g. Repeat Steps 3c through 3f with the left interface bracket.
NOTE: Make sure the spacers on the inside of the interface brackets remain in place when removing and replacing the interface bracket knobs.
Attaching Screen to Wall Mount
NOTE: NEVER place both interface brackets (Q and R orS and T) to one side of the wall mount center line! (SeeFigure 13)
NOTE: Do NOT allow both interface brackets (Q and R or S and T) to be located on same side of wall bracket. (SeeFigure 13)
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Hang screen onto the top rail of the mount (U). (See Figure 14)
• RXF3: Hang top hook of interface brackets (S and T) onto the top rail of the mount (U). (See Figure 14)
• RXT3: Hang top hook of interface brackets (Q and R) onto the top rail of the mount (U). (See Figure 14)
NOTE: The screen initially installs into the “service mode” to allow easy cable access. -
Adjust screen and rails to desired viewing position.
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Route cables between wall and rails.
CAUTION: PINCH POINTS! Keep fingers, hands and cables out of pinch point areas. -
Pull downward on the pull cords and swing inward toward wall, latching interface brackets to lower rail and fastening bottom of screen to the mount. (See Figure 14)
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Attach end of pull cord (a magnet) to mount so it does not extend beyond bottom of screen. (See Figure 14)
Adjustments
Horizontal adjustment
- The mount wall brackets may be adjusted side to side at the point of attachment. (See Figure 15)
- The screen may also be adjusted along rails side to side.
NOTE: NEVER place both interface brackets (Q and R or S and T) to one side of the wall mount center line! (See Figure 13)
NOTE: Do NOT allow both interface brackets (Q and R or S and T) to be located on same side of wall bracket. (See Figure 13)
Tilt (RXT3 Only)
The interface brackets (Q and R) allow from -2° to 12° tilt, and can be locked
at 0°, 6° and 12°.
- Loosen the interface bracket knob.
- Adjust tilt as required. (See Figure 16)
- The tilt may be locked at 0°, 6° or 12° using one 1/4″-20 x 1″ bolt (W) and one 1/4″-20 nut (V) per interface bracket. (See Figure 16)
- Tighten interface bracket knob.
Locking Mount (Optional)
- Add padlock (not included) to interface bracket to complete security. (See Figure 17)
NOTE: The padlock maximum shackle diameter is 5/16″ (7.9 mm).
Post-Installation Leveling
- If required, adjust level of monitor by turning screws on top of each interface bracket. Turn screws clockwise to lower the level and counter-clockwise to raise the level. (See Figure 18)
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