Tools Required for Installation | Chief Manufacturing CTA-111

Installation Instructions

CTA-111

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

INSTALLATION

The tools required for installation are as follows:

Electric drill and bit set

Stud sensor (mechanical or electronic)

½” box-end wrench or ratchet with ½” socket

13mm box-end wrench or ratchet with 13mm socket

Level

NOTE: Other tools may be required depending on your method of installation.

16”

Figure 2. Install Stud Spanning Adapters

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Installing Top Stud Spanning Adapter to Wall

Install the top 16” stud-spanning adapter, as follows:

NOTE: The top and bottom stud-spanning adapters must be mounted to wood studs that are 16” apart on center. See Figure 2.

1.Locate the two 16” stud-spanning adapters (10), four lag bolts (20), and four flat washers (30).

WARNING

It is the installer’s responsibility to verify that the structure to which the mount is anchored will safely support five times the combined load of all attached components and equipment.

2.Determine a suitable mounting location. Keep in mind that both stud-spanning adapters (10) must be mounted to wood studs that are 16” apart on center.

3.Using a stud sensor, locate the two wood studs where you will mount the top stud-spanning adapter (10).

4.Holding the top stud-spanning adapter (10) against the wall, use a pencil, awl, or small nail to mark the mounting holes where two pilot holes will be drilled into the center of the wood studs. Make sure that the mounting holes in the unit are level.

5.Using a 15/64” drill bit, drill two pilot holes for anchoring the top stud-spanning adapter (10).

6.Using two 5/16” lag bolts (20) and two 5/16” flat washers (30), attach the top stud-spanning adapter (10) to the wall.