CHIEF Structural Ceiling Plate with Flex Joint... User manual

CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC. 8803-000019
1-800-582-6480 952-894-6280 FAX [phone] Chief Manufacturing
12800 HIGHWAY 13 SOUTH, SUITE 500 www.chiefmfg.com
SAVAGE, MINNESOTA 55378 USA 01/03
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STRUCTURAL CEILING PLATE WITH FLEX JOINTS
CMA-345
The CMA-345, Structural Ceiling Plate with Flex Joint minimizes the transfer of shock and extreme
vibration from the plate to the equipment. By using any length of standard 1 1/2” NPT pipe threaded on both
ends, or extension column, you can extend the height capabilities to meet your needs.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY!
When mounting Chief Manufacturing accessories, the structural system and mounting method
MUST be capable of supporting 5 times the combined weight of the total installation.
The maximum weight to be installed on the ceiling plate is 500 pounds (226.8 Kg).
Unpack and check contents:
(1) Structural Ceiling Plate CMA-345 (1) 5/16-18 Allen Set Screw
(1) 5/32” Allen Wrench
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Secure ceiling plate to structural member. (SEE WARNING ABOVE) Bolt hole spacing is shown on
Figure 1.
2. Thread your standard NPT 1 1/2” pipe or extension column into ceiling plate, tighten securely.
3. . Install and securely tighten the 5/16 – 18 socket set screw.
3.13
6.25
3.25
6.50
6X %%c.38
3.36
7.25
7.25
1 1/2" NPT
Figure 1. CMA-345 Dimensions