CHIEF CTV-3036 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC. 8809-000023 (Rev. B)
1-800-582-6480 952-894-6280 FAX [phone] Chief Manufacturing
8401 EAGLE CREEK PARKWAY, STE. 700 www.chiefmfg.com
SAVAGE, MINNESOTA 55378 USA 1/05
CTV-3036
TV/MONITOR MOUNT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• CAUTION: To prevent damage to your monitor, which could affect or void the Factory warranty,
thoroughly study all instructions and illustrations before you begin to install the mount brackets. Pay
particular attention to the Warnings and Cautions in this document.
• If you have any questions about this installation, contact Chief Manufacturing at 1-800-582-6480 or
952-582-6480.
• The CTV-3036 is UL listed when used with the following UL listed accessories made by Chief Manufacturing:
CMA-100 8”Ceiling Plate with Attached Adjustable
1-1/2” NPT Column CMA-362 C-Clamp
CMA-110 8”Ceiling Plate with 1-1/2” NPT Opening CMA-395 100 Degree Angled Ceiling Plate with Threaded Coupler
CMA-115 6”Ceiling Plate with 1-1/2” NPT Opening CMA-0xx Fixed Extension Columns
CMA-330 Offset Ceiling Plate CMA-0xx Adjustable Extension Columns
CMA-345 Structural Ceiling Plate with Flexible Joints QD-1 Quick Disconnect
The CTV-3036 series mounts are used to mount TV/monitors to
ceilings and walls.
Adjustments include forward pitch, swivel, roll, and tray/height.
The CTV mounts are offered in two model numbers. The model
number matches the screen size range that fits the mount. Each
mount has a different maximum weight capacity, depending
upon the TV/monitor size.
The CTV mount specifications are provided on page 2 in this
document.
CTV-3036 Series Mount

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MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Mount Specifications
Model
TV/Monitor
Screen
Size
W-Width
Adjustment
H-Height
Adjustment
D-Tray
Depth
(fixed)
Max
Support
Weight
CTV-3036 30” – 36” 28” – 36” 21.75” – 34” 14.75”
300 lbs
(136.1 kg)
(H) Height, (W) Width, and (D) Depth

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS and CAUTIONS!
WARNING A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not
follow the instructions.
CAUTION ACAUTION alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction of equipment if you do
not follow the corresponding instructions.
WARNING Improper installation can result in serious personal injury! Make sure that the
mounting surface can support a redundant weight factor five times the total weight of
the equipment: if not, reinforce the mounting surface structural members before
installing the mount.
WARNING Be aware of the potential for personal injury or damage to the equipment if it is not
adequately mounted. Refer to Table 1. Mount Specifications on page 2 for the weight of
the mount without a display.
WARNING The installer is responsible for verifying that the mounting surface to which the
mount is anchored will safely support the combined load of all attached components or
other equipment.
WARNING The combined weight of the TV/monitor placed on the mount must not exceed the
maximum support weight of the mount. Refer to Table 1. Mount Specifications on page
2 for the weight of the mount without a display.
WARNING Watch for pinch points. Do not put your fingers between movable parts.
CAUTION Check the unit for shipping damage before you begin the installation.
CONTENTS
MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................2
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION..................4
SHIPPING CONTENTS...................................................4
PARTS ..............................................................................5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................6
Assembling the Tray Assembly.....................................6
Adjusting the Button Plates on Side Brackets...............7
Installing Covers on Roll Out Brackets.........................7
Installing Pads on Top Placement Brackets ..................7
Assembling the Side Brackets .......................................8
Attaching Side Brackets to End Trays...........................9
Placing the Monitor on the Center Tray ........................10
Assembling the Top Center Bracket..............................11
Attaching Support Brackets to Center Bracket..............11
Attaching Center Tray ...................................................12
Installing Quick-Connect Bracket .................................13
Connect and Secure CTV Mount ..................................13
Disconnect and Remove CTV Mount ...........................14

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
INSTALLATION
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pipe Wrench
• M3 Allen Wrench (included)
NOTE: Other tools may be required depending on your
method of installation.
SHIPPING CONTENTS
BEFORE PROCEEDING: Unpack the carton. Verify
contents listed in:
• Table 2 and Figure 1
• Table 3 and Figure 2
Read installation instructions completely. If you are
missing any of the listed components, contact Customer
Service at: 1-800/582-6480.300.
Table 2. Parts List
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
10 Tray, Center 1
20 Tray, Left 1
30 Tray, Right 1
40 Bottom Side Bracket 2
50 Button Plate 2
60 Mounting Button 4
70 Roll Out Bracket 2
80 Rubber Cover, Black 2
90 Top Placement Bracket 2
100 4.25 X 1.75 Thin Foam Pad 2
110 Threaded Plate 2
120 Top Center Bracket 1
130 Top Left Bracket- LH 1
140 Top Left Bracket- RH 1
150 Quick-Connect Bracket 1
160 3” X 1.5” NPT Standard Pipe 1
Table 3. Hardware List
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
CC M5 X 8mm Phillips Head Cap Screw 4
DD M6 Flat Washer 18
EE M6 X 25mm Flat Head Cap Screw 2
FF M6 X 25mm Phillips Head Cap Screw 4
GG M6 Square Nut 4
HH M6 X 12mm Phillips Head Cap Screw 10
II M6 X 6mm Set Screw 1
JJ M3 Allen Wrench 1

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PARTS
Figure 1. CTV-3036 Piece Parts Assembly
Figure 2. CTV Hardware Kit
JJ
II
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
10
20 30
40
50
60
80
70
150
160
90
100
120
110
130
140

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Figure 3. Attach End Trays to Center Tray
Figure 4. Interlock the Flanges on Center Tray
Assembling the Tray Assembly
Assemble the tray assembly, as follows:
1. Attach each end tray (20 and 30, Figure 3) onto the
center tray (10) by interlocking the flanges on the
center tray (Figure 4).
2. Align the holes and slots and insert four M5 X 8mm
Phillips cap screws (CC) and flat washers (DD)
through the bottom as shown in Figure 3.
NOTE: The tray assembly will be adjusted to fit your
monitor at a later step.
3. Attach the cap screws (CC) and washers (DD)
loosely. These parts will be tightened later.
(
20
)
(
30
)
(
10
)
(DD)
(CC)
(
10
)
(
20
)

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STEP 2
Figure 5. Adjust Button Plate on Side Plate
Figure 6. Install Roll Out Covers
Figure 7. Install Foam Pads
Adjusting the Button Plates on Side Brackets
Adjust button plates on side plates, as follows:
1. Determine the height of your monitor. If necessary,
use a tape measure.
2. Attach mounting button (60) and button plate (50) to
bottom side bracket (40) using the correct hole
depending on screen height. See Figure 5.
3. Repeat procedure for second side bracket.
Installing Covers on Roll Out Brackets
Install covers on roll out brackets, as follows:
1. Install roll out cover (80) on roll out bracket (70).
See Figure 6.
2. Repeat procedure for other roll out bracket.
Installing Pads on Top Placement Brackets
Install foam pads on top placement brackets, as follows:
1. Locate both top placement brackets (90) and the
foam pads (100).
2. Remove the protective strip to expose the adhesive
on the foam pad (100).
3. Carefully apply the foam pad (100) on the top
placement bracket (90) as shown in Figure 7.
4. Repeat procedure for other top placement bracket.
(
90
)
(
100
)
(
70
)
(
80
)

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STEP 3
Figure 8. Assemble the Side Brackets
Assembling the Side Brackets
Assemble the side brackets, as follows:
1. Insert one M6 X 25mm flat head cap screw (EE) into
countersunk hole on the bottom side bracket (40).
NOTE: Shorter screens may require the use of the lower
countersunk hole for roll out and top placement
bracket installation.
2. Install the treaded plate (110) and roll out bracket
(70) in the notched cutout on the side bracket (40).
Do not tighten the cap screw (EE) at this point.
3. Slide the top placement bracket (90) inside the side
bracket (40). Make sure that the L-shape top
placement bracket is turned in the right direction as
shown in Figure 8.
4. Repeat procedure for second side bracket.

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STEP 4
Figure 9. Determine Mounting Area of Monitor
Figure 10. Attach Side Brackets to End Trays
Attaching Side Brackets to End Trays
Attach side brackets to end trays, as follows:
NOTE: The top mounting area (size) of your monitor is
required to determine which set of end tray
mounting holes to use.
1. Determine the top mounting area of your monitor.
See Figure 9. If necessary, use a tape measure.
2. With the mounting area (size) in mind, position the
assembled side brackets (40) at the mid point of the
monitor top.
3. Mark the location of the set of holes in the end trays
(20 or 30) that are closest to mounting holes in the
side bracket (40). See Figure 10.
4. Align the holes and install two M6 square nuts (GG),
two flat washers (DD), and two M6 X 25mm Phillips
head cap screws (FF) in the mounting holes as shown
in Figure 10. Tighten the cap screws (FF) securely.
5. Repeat procedure to attach the other side bracket to
the other end tray.
(
70
)
(
90
)
(
GG
)
(
40
)
(
10
)
(
30
)
(
DD
)
(
FF
)

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STEP 5
Figure 11. Measure Width of Display
Figure 12. Place Monitor on Mount
Placing the Monitor on the Center Tray
Place the monitor on the center tray, as follows:
1. Determine the width of your monitor (see Figure 11).
If necessary, use a tape measure.
2. Slide the end plates (20 and 30) to match the width of
your monitor. See Figure 12.
3. Tighten all four cap screws (CC) on bottom of trays
(20 and 30). Refer to Figure 11.
WARNING: Monitors are usually heavy and difficult to
move. Exercise extreme caution when
moving the monitor to avoid personal
injury and/or equipment damage.
4. With the assistance of another person, carefully place
the monitor on the center plate. Slide the monitor
onto the center tray (10) from the back end to avoid
lifting the monitor over the retaining edge of the
center tray.
5. Firmly push the roll out brackets (70) inward until
they make contact with your monitor. See Figure 12.
6. Firmly press down on the top placement brackets (90)
until they make contact with your monitor.
7. Tighten the flat head screws (EE) on both sides.
8. Check the mount to ensure that the mounting brackets
are adjusted correctly. The brackets should fit tightly
around your monitor. If not, repeat steps 2 through 7
until the monitor is secure.
20 and 30
90
EE
70

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STEP 6
Figure 13. Assemble Top Center Bracket
Figure 14. Attach Support Brackets to Center Bracket
Assembling the Top Center Bracket
Assemble the top center bracket, as follows:
1. Locate the top center bracket (120) and the other two
mounting buttons (60). See Figure 13.
2. Install the two mounting buttons onto the threaded
studs on the top center bracket (120). Tighten both
mounting buttons.
Attaching Support Brackets to Center Bracket
Attach support brackets to center bracket, as follows:
1. Locate the LH and RH support brackets (130 and
140), the top center bracket (120), six M6 X 12mm
Phillips head cap screws (HH), and six flat washers
(DD). See Figure 14.
NOTE: Make sure that LH and RH support brackets are
positioned with the button slot facing outward as
shown in Figure 14. Also, make sure that the
front of the top center bracket is facing outward.
2. Attach the LH support bracket (130) to the top center
bracket (120) using three M6 X 12mm Phillips head
cap screws (HH) and three flat washers (DD). Do not
tighten screws (HH) at this point.
3. Repeat step 2 to attach the RH support bracket (140)
to the top center bracket (120).

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STEP 7
Figure 15. Attach Center Tray
Figure 16. Fasten Center Tray
Figure 17. Tighten Screws on Center Tray
Attaching Center Tray
Attach center tray bottom side brackets, as follows:
1. Connect the mounting buttons on the bottom side
brackets (40) to the buttonholes on the LH and RH
brackets (130 and 140). See Figure 15.
2. Lift top assembly slightly to hook the buttonholes
correctly on the center tray.
3. Firmly fasten the top assembly to the bottom
assembly by inserting two M6 X 12mm cap screws
(HH), and two flat washers (DD) into the pitch
adjustment slots above the mounting buttons. See
Figure 16.
4. Make sure both top side brackets (130 and 140) are
parallel with the bottom side brackets (40), leaving
the mount with 0-degrees of pitch. The pitch will be
adjusted in a later step.
5. Tighten the six screws (HH) on the LH and RH
brackets (130 and 140). See Figure 17.
Center Tray
Bottom Side
Bracket
HH
DD
Pitch Adjustment Slot
on Top Side Brackets
(130 and 140)

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STEP 9
Figure 18. Assemble Quick-Connect Bracket
Figure 19. Install Quick-Connect
Figure 20. Adjust Roll Movement and
Secure CTV Mount
Installing Quick-Connect Bracket
Assemble quick-connect bracket, as follows:
1. Locate the quick-connect bracket (150) and the 1.5” NPT
standard pipe (160). See Figure 18.
WARNING
NPT and MPT (male external) pipes must be properly
installed in accordance to local building codes and
ordinances. Follow all building codes. If needed, contact a
certified building inspector.
Be aware of the potential for personal injury or damage to
the equipment if it is not adequately mounted.
2. Thread the 1.5” NPT standard pipe (160, or a longer pipe –
not supplied) into the existing ceiling or wall mount. Tighten
the set screw on existing mount to prevent pipe (160) from
unthreading.
3. Thread quick-connect bracket (150) onto 1.5” NPT pipe
previously installed (step 2). Make sure either face of the
quick-connect bracket (150) faces the same direction you
want your screen facing.
4. Install M6 X 6mm set screw (II) using the supplied M3
Allen wrench (JJ). See Figure 18.
Connect and Secure CTV Mount
Connect and secure the quick-connect bracket to center support
assembly, as follows:
WARNING: Monitors are usually heavy and difficult to move.
Exercise extreme caution when moving the
monitor to avoid personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
1. Carefully lift the monitor and CTV mount up to quick-
connect bracket (150).
2. Move CTV mount so the quick-connect bracket (150) slides
inside the top center bracket (120) as shown in Figure 19.
3. Making sure the mounting buttons (60) are directly above
the slots of the quick-connect bracket (150), gently lower
CTV mount until mounting buttons (60) are fully engaged
with the quick-connect bracket (150) slots. See Figure 20.
4. Allow CTV mount to naturally level itself. Secure roll
adjustment by firmly installing two M6 X 12mm Phillips
head cap screws (HH) and flat washers (DD). See Figure 20.
5. Adjust pitch by loosening two M6 X 12mm cap screws (HH)
on the side mount. (Refer to step 4 on page 12). Set desired
pitch and re-tightened screws.
6. Route power cord and other audio/video cables up into top
tray and through pipe, if applicable.
160
150
II
150
HH
DD

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STEP 10 (OPTIONAL)
Figure 21. Remove Screws Holding
Quick-Connect Bracket
Figure 22. Disconnect Quick-Connect Bracket
from CTV Mount
Disconnect and Remove CTV Mount
Disconnect the quick-connect bracket and remove the
CTV mount (for servicing the monitor), as follows:
WARNING: Monitors are usually heavy and difficult to
move. Exercise extreme caution when
moving the monitor to avoid personal
injury and/or equipment damage.
1. Remove two M6 X 12mm cap screws (HH) and flat
washers (DD). See Figure 21.
2. With an assistant, carefully lift the monitor and CTV
mount up slightly for the purpose of disengaging the
quick-connect bracket (150).
3. Carefully move the CTV mount until the mounting
buttons (60) fully disengaged with the slots of the
quick-connect bracket (150). See Figure 22.
4. Carefully lower and remove the CTV mount.
150
HH
DD