Wall Mounting Unit
Assembly and Mounting Instructions
RK-C42WBT3
Thank you for purchasing this Wall Mounting Unit.
We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly before use in order to familiarize yourself with this unit.
Please store this manual in a safe place after reading it.
Mounting a plasma display television requires specific technical knowledge. Do not attempt to mount the unit by yourself.
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Please be aware that screw holes and anchor bolts will remain in the wall surface if the Wall Mounting Unit is removed
after having been mounted to the wall.
Long-term use of the plasma display may result in discoloration of the wall surface due to heat/air emitted by the display.
For Assembly By Authorized Service Personnel Only
Consult authorized service personnel for the installation of this unit. Installation
instructions must be followed precisely in order to prevent accidents. We are
selling this product with the understanding that it will be assembled and installed
by properly trained and qualified service personnel.
We are not liable for any damage caused by faulty assembly,
faulty wall mounting, insecure wall mounting, misuse,
alterations, or natural disasters.
Danger
This unit weighs approx. 60 kg (approx. 132 lbs.) including plasma display
monitor. Incomplete or inadequate mounting of this unit to the wall may cause
it to fall down, resulting in potentially fatal accidents.
Please consult authorized service personnel for the installation of this unit.
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Mounting the Wall Unit
Warning
The Wall Mounting Unit should be mounted to a wall that can adequately
hold the total weight of the plasma display and the Wall Mounting Unit
over a long period of time and which can adequately withstand
earthquakes, conceivable vibrations, and other external forces.
Improper installation may cause the plasma display to fall down, resulting
in physical injury.
Plasterboard/Thin Plywood
Mounting On Wooden Walls
The weight of the unit should be borne by the wall posts or studs, and
these should be reinforced if insufficiently strong. Do not install the Wall
Mounting Unit on walls made of plasterboard or thin plywood. Use the
commercially sold screws best suited for the wall structure and material.
Mounting On Concrete Walls
Use commercially sold wall anchors capable of supporting the weight of
the plasma display.
Do not block the
Do not install the Wall
ventilation holes, and be
Mounting Unit in a
sure to leave sufficient
space around the unit
for ventilation.
location which is hot or
humid or which may
become wet, as the
At least
20 cm
Inadequate ventilation may
cause the unit interior to
overheat, leading to fire.
presence of excessive
moisture may lead to
fire or electric shock.
Do not install the Wall
Mounting Unit near the
blower or air inlet of an air
conditioner.
At least
15 cm
Do not install the unit in a
location with a large
amount of dust, soot, or
cigarette smoke, as this
may lead to fire.
Do not install the Wall
Mounting Unit on a
non-vertical wall.
The unit interior may
overheat, resulting in fire,
or the unit may fall down,
causing physical injury.
Do not install the Wall
Mounting Unit in a
location subject to
frequent vibration, impact
or other external forces.
The unit may fall down or
be damaged, causing
physical injury.
Do not install the unit in
a location exposed to
direct sunlight or strong
light, as viewing the
plasma display in an
overly bright
Do not install the unit in a
location where people
may hang on it or lean
against it.
environment can be
tiring for the eyes.
Doing so may cause the
unit to fall down or be
damaged, resulting in
injury.
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Caution
● Consult authorized service personnel for electrical work. Using power cords damaged during
installation (i.e., exposed or severed wiring) may result in fire or electric shock.
● Conduct the work with adequate working space. Damage or bodily injury may result from
working under unsuitable conditions.
● Avoid mounting this unit in areas where there is electrical wiring or water pipes, as fire or
electric shock may result.
Tools Required for Assem bly:
1. Type 2 Philips Screwdriver (+)
2. Type 2 Philips Screwdriver (+) with 300mm (approx. 12-inch) or longer shaft
<Nam es of Parts>
Frame Fastening Screws left/right
(Spacer Ring + Flat Washer + Spring Washer)
Angle Adjustment Lever
w
e X 10
q
Plasma Display
r Angle Adjustment
Lever Lock Screw
Frame Rotation Shaft
Screws (left/right)
Spacer Rings (left/right)
Frame
Rotation Jaw
Frame Attachment Lever Screws
<Components List>
e Screw (M5 X 30).......................... 10
q Frame................................................................... 1
Parts bag
contains:
r Screw (M5 X 20)............................ 1
w Wall Mounting Unit ............................................... 1
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<Before Attaching Plasm a Display>
The Wall Mounting Unit is sold with Frame q and Wall Mounting Unit w fixed together. The following steps should
be performed before attaching the plasma display.
1. Take the left and right Frame Fastening Screw Components and remove the Fastening Screw, Spacer Ring, Flat
Washer, and Spring Washer.
＊ These Frame Fastening Screws, Spacer Rings, Flat Washers, and Spring Washers will be used when attaching
the plasma display to the Wall Mounting Unit. Be sure to keep them in a safe place.
Frame Fastening Screw
Spring Washer
Flat Washer
Spacer Ring
q Frame
w Wall Mounting Unit
2. Push in the heads of the left and right Frame Removal Lever Screws a and lift up section b to remove the
Frame q from the Wall Mounting Unit w.
q Frame
w Wall Mounting Unit
Frame Removal
Lever Screws
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Mounting the Plasm a Display
Fasten all bolts and screws securely. Failure to do so may cause the plasma display and Wall Mounting
Unit to fall down, causing potentially fatal accidents.
Improper positioning/installation of the Wall Mounting Unit on the wall may cause the unit to fall down.
Check the structure, material, and strength of the mounting surface thoroughly and carry out installation
in a suitable location. Failure to do so may cause the plasma display and Wall Mounting Unit to fall
down, leading to potentially fatal accidents.
Danger
Instructions for Assem bly
1. Attach the Wall Mounting Unit w to the surface of the wall.
The unit should be attached using the method most suited to the wall structure.
＊ When anchor nuts/bolts are to be inserted into the wall before mounting, either align the actual Wall
Mounting Unit w with the wall to determine the positioning of the holes or calculate the positioning of the
holes using a dimensional drawing of the unit before installing the anchor nuts/bolts.
Position of Wall
w Wall Mounting Unit
Mounting Holes
Wall Surface Side
(Wall Mounting Unit)
2. Attach Frame q to the plasma display.
The screws (M5X30) e should be used to attach the Frame q to a plasma display.
＊ A soft mat or similar material should be laid out to prevent damage to the plasma display during attachment to
the unit.
eScrews (M5X30) x 10
Plasma Display
Align the first Mounting Hole
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<Instructions for Assembly, cont’d>
Avoid inserting fingers into the gap between the Frame and the Wall Mounting Unit when
putting these together, as fingers will get trapped, causing injury.
Caution
3. Identify the Rotation Shaft Screws of the Wall Mounting Unit.
Check that the left and right Rotation Shaft Screws are secure, as the Rotation Jaw of the Frame (attached to
the plasma display) will be inserted into the Rotation Shaft Screw Component of the Wall Mounting Unit w.
wWall Mounting Unit
Rotation Shaft Screw Component
4. Attach the plasma display to the Wall Mounting Unit.
＊ This task must be performed by at least two persons.
Insert the Rotation Jaw of the Frame q (attached to the plasma display) securely into the Rotation Shaft
Screw Component of the Wall Mounting Unit, then raise up the plasma unit on this axis and push it into place
- it should lock with a clicking sound. Before releasing the unit, check that the plasma display is securely fitted
and does not rattle and loose.
Rotation Shaft
Screw
Spacer Ring
Rotation Jaw
q Frame Rotation Jaw
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<Instructions for Assembly, cont’d>
Avoid inserting fingers into the gap between the Frame and the Wall Mounting Unit when
putting these together, as fingers will get trapped, causing injury.
Caution
5. Fix the Frame and Wall Mounting Unit.
Combine the Frame Fastening Screws, Spacer Rings, Flat Washers, and Spring Washers (from the two pairs of
Frame Fastening Screw Components that were put aside when detaching the Frame q from the Wall Mounting
Unit w) as shown below and fasten them securely using a screwdriver.
Frame Fastening Screw
Spring Washer
Flat Washer
Spacer Ring
Frame Fastening
Screw Component
Frame Fastening Screw
Spring Washer
Flat Washer
Spacer Ring
＊ Confirm that all of the parts are securely fastened and do not rattle and loose.
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<Instructions for Assembly, cont’d>
Grip the plasma display firmly while adjusting the angle, as the display could tip over and cause
injury.
Caution
Adjusting the Angle of the Plasm a Display
＊ The angle of the Wall Mounting Unit can be adjusted to 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, and 20°.
1. Adjust the angle of the plasma display.
Brace the upper middle part of the plasma display with one hand and push the Angle Adjustment Lever to the
left with the other hand. The plasma display will tip forward. Release the Angle Adjustment Lever when the
desired angle setting is reached.
Angle Adjustment
Lever
2. Fix the Angle Adjustment Lever.
Once the plasma display has been set at the desired angle, fasten the Angle Adjustment Lever with the screw
(M5X20) r.
r Screw (M5X20) x 1
＊ Check to make sure that the Angle Adjustment Lever is securely fastened and the plasma display does not
rattle and loose.
＊ Note: do not fasten the Angle Adjustment Lever if the power cord or system cables have yet to be attached.
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<Instructions for Assembly, cont’d>
Connecting the Pow er Cord and System Cables
Grip the plasma display firmly while connecting the power cord/system cables, as the display
may tip over and cause injury.
Caution
1. Check the Frame Fastening Screws.
Check that the two Frame Fastening Screws on the upper left and right sides of the Wall Mounting Unit are
securely fastened.
Frame Fastening Screws
Caution
If the Frame Fastening Screws are not
securely fastened the plasma display
may fall, causing potentially fatal injury.
2. Place one hand on top of the plasma display to steady it and with the other hand set the Angle Adjustment Lever
to 20°.
＊ If the Angle Adjustment Lever has already been fastened, perform this task after removing the Angle
Adjustment Lever Lock Screw.
20°
Caution
Grip the plasma display as you adjust
the angle, as the plasma display may
tip over and cause injury.
Angle Adjustment Lever
Lock Screw
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<Instructions for Assembly, cont’d>
Brace the plasma display when connecting the power cable or system cables. Failure to do so
may allow it to tip over, potentially causing injury.
Caution
3. Remove the Rotation Shaft Screws and Spacer Rings at the bottom left and right of the Wall Mounting Unit.
＊ The Rotation Shaft Screws and the Spacer Rings will be used after the cables have been connected. Be sure
to keep them in a safe place.
Rotation Shaft Screws
Spacer Rings
Rotation Shaft Screws
4. Pull the plasma display forward.
Brace the bottom of the plasma display and push up the heads of the screws at the left/right of the Frame
Attachment Lever Screw component at the bottom of the Wall Mounting Unit, until the screws come into contact
with the Frame. The plasma display can now be pulled forward.
＊ This task must be performed by at least two persons.
Frame Attachment Lever Screw
Component
Plasma Display
Frame
Wall Mounting Unit
Lateral View
Pull Forward
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<Instructions for Assembly, cont’d>
Brace the plasma display while connecting the power cord or system cables, as the display may
tip over, causing injury.
Caution
5. Connect the power cable and system cables to the plasma display.
＊ Be careful not to let the cables become caught between the plasma display and the Wall Mounting Unit.
6. Fix the Plasma Display to the Wall Mounting Unit.
Push the bottom of the plasma display toward the Wall Mounting Unit to securely fasten the display to the Wall
Mounting Unit. Then, fasten the Rotation Shaft Screw Component at the bottom left/right of the Wall Mounting
Unit with the Rotation Shaft Screws and the Spacer Rings.
＊ This task must be performed by at least two persons.
Rotation Shaft Screw
Rotation Shaft Screw
Spacer Ring
Spacer Ring
Rotation Shaft Screw
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<Instructions for Assembly, cont’d>
7. Set the angle of the plasma display.
Hold the upper part of the plasma display with one hand and set the display to the desired angle with the other
hand, using the Angle Adjustment Lever on the Wall Mounting Unit.
Angle Adjustment Lever
Caution
Grip the plasma display firmly as you
adjust the angle, as the display may
fall forward and cause injury.
8. Fasten the Angle Adjustment Lever.
Once the angle of the plasma display has been set, fasten the Angle Adjustment Lever with the Screw (M5X20)
r.
r Screw (M5X20) x 1
＊ Check to make sure that the lever is securely fastened and the plasma display does not rattle.
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<Instructions on Rem oving the Plasm a Display>
This task must be performed by at least two persons.
Danger
1. Hold the upper middle of the plasma display and set the Angle Adjustment Lever to 0°.
＊ If the Angle Adjustment Lever has been fastened, remove the Angle Adjustment Lever Lock Screw before
performing this task.
Angle Adjustment
Lever
Angle Adjustment Lever
Lock Screw
2. Confirm that the Frame Rotation Shaft Screws at the left and right bottom of the Wall Mounting Unit are securely
fastened.
Rotation Shaft Screws
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<Instructions for Removing the Plasma Display, cont’d.>
This task must be performed by at least two persons.
Danger
3. Remove the Frame Fastening Screws, Spacer Rings, Flat Washers, and Spring Washers of the two Frame
Fastening Screw Components at the upper left and right of the Wall Mounting Unit.
Frame Fastening Screws
4. Push up the heads of the screws in the Frame Attachment Lever components at the bottom left and right of the
Wall Mounting Unit until they come into contact with the Frame. Then tilt the plasma display 90° forward and,
without changing the inclination of the plasma display, pull the display out horizontally.
Frame Removal Lever Screws
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<External Dim ensions>
Mass: 10 kg
Angles of Inclination: 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°
42-inch Display
Wall Mounting Holes
20°
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470
400
340
130
13
13
13
300
89
49
2-φ5
2-φ5
2-φ8
2-φ8
E Section
F Section
Ｆ
Ｅ
110
50
180
60
120
120
568 (Outer edge)
Wall Mounting Unit Exterior
E Section Details
F Section Details
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2-φ5
2-φ5
13
2-φ5
13
13
2-φ5
13
2-φ8
2-φ8
13
1
1
2-φ8
13
13
2-φ8
1
1
(Units in millimeters)
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
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