Chief Manufacturing PAC501 Installation, Site Preparation, Locate and Prepare Mounting Site

PAC501 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! This accessory should be installed by qualified personnel.

Site Preparation

Locate and Prepare Mounting Site

1.Identify a suitable wall location for the in-wall enclosure.

IMPORTANT ! : The PAC-501 is designed for in-wall installation spanning a minimum of three wood studs, 16" on center. Installation of PAC-501 in 2x4 wall results in nearly direct contact with vertical studs and back wall. Inadequate space will remain for electrical wires/cables, plumbing, ductwork, or insulation. Locate installation accordingly.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! CUTTING OR DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRES OR CABLES CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! ALWAYS make certain area behind mounting surfaces is free of electrical wires and cables before cutting, drilling, or installing fasteners.

WARNING: EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD! CUTTING OR DRILLING INTO GAS PLUMBING CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! ALWAYS make certain area behind mounting surfaces is free of gas, water, waste, or any other plumbing before cutting, drilling, or installing fasteners.

2.Using a stud sensor, locate and mark studs.

3.Center and level housing between marked studs.

4.Using housing as a template, draw pencil line completely around housing. (See Figure 1)

5.Cut drywall on outside edge of line and remove.

Wood Studs

(A)

Figure 1

Frame Housing

The exposed portion of the center wood stud must be removed and the resulting cavity completely framed with wood. The following steps are suggested. The actual procedure is dependent upon the specific installation.

WARNING: STRUCTURAL FAILURE HAZARD! FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS CAN LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY! Ensure removal of center stud will not cause unacceptable loss of structural strength. Consult a qualified building contractor and applicable building codes.

1.Remove exposed portion of center wood stud flush with upper and lower drywall edges.

Support

Blocks

Horizontal Framing

Top View

Wood

Screws

(5 places)

(Typical for each

support block)

Figure 2

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