Hanging the Filter
Hardware Needed (not included) | Qty | ||||
Chain, rated 150 lbs. or higher | varies | ||||
Connecting link | 8 | ||||
Lag eye bolts | 5 | /16" x 3" or 4" | 4 | ||
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Tools Needed |
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Drill | /4" |
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Drill bit | 1 |
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The double air filter may fall and cause serious injury if it is not properly mounted. DO NOT fasten it to sheet rock, press board, paneling or anything other than joists.
Follow these steps and refer to Figure 5 when hanging the double air filter.
Lag eyebolts | Joists |
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in joists |
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Figure 5. Hanging from the joists. |
1.If the joists are covered by sheet rock, press board, paneling or other covering, use a stud finder to locate them, and mark their cen- ters.
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3.Thread the eye bolts into the pilot holes. Be sure to thread the eye bolts at least 11/2" into the joists.
4.Measure the desired length of your chains from the eyebolts. Remember to account for the connecting links and eyebolts on the double air filter.
5.Cut the chain to equal lengths and attach a connecting link to each end.
6.Secure a length of chain to each mounting eye.
7.GET SOME HELP! With at least one other person supporting the weight of the double air filter, connect the chains to the lag eye bolts.
G9956 | G9956 |