Middle Atlantic Products VDM-CA-8X8-HC-BK User manual

I-00835 Rev -
VDM-CA-8X8-HC-BK
HIGH CAPACITY UNISTRUT MOUNT
Instruction Sheet
Thank you for purchasing the VDM-CA-8X8-HC-BK high capacity unistrut ceiling mount.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing or assembling these products.
PRODUCT FEATURES
THANK YOU
• Accepts 1 1/2” NPSM couplings and pipe extensions
• 500 lb. weight capacity

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WARNING: Failure to read, understand and follow the following information can result in serious personal injury, damage to the
equipment or voiding of the warranty. It is the responsibility of the Installer/User to ensure that this product is loaded according to
specifications.
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity may result in personal injury or equipment damage. The combined weight of all compo-
nents attached to the mount must not exceed weights listed on page 3.
WARNING: Be aware of pinch points and do not place
fingers in between moving parts.
WARNING: Failure to provide correct structural strength for the component may result in serious personal injury or damage the
equipment.
AVERTISSEMENT:Utilisez ce produit pour son utilisation prévue et utiliser uniquement les accessoires recommandés par le
fabricant.
AVERTISSEMENT:Ne pas utiliser un produit endommagé. Retour produits endommagés à un centre de service qualifié pour la
réparation.
AVERTISSEMENT:Non destiné à une utilisation en extérieur.
AVERTISSEMENT:Soyez conscient des points de pincement et de ne pas placer les doigts entre les pièces mobiles.
• Lire ces instructions.
• Conservez ces instructions.
• Respectez tous les avertissements.
• Suivez toutes les instructions.
• Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon sec.
• N'utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
DANGER HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with the
arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: A warning alerts you to a situation that could result
in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION: A caution alerts you to a situation that may result in
minor personal injury or damage to the product and/or property.
NOTE: A note is used to highlight procedures pertaining to the installation, operation, or maintenance of the product.
WARNING: Use this product for its intended use and only use
attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use a damaged product. Return
damaged products to a qualified service center for repair.
WARNING: Not intended for outdoor use.
AVERTISSEMENT:Refus de lire, comprendre et suivre la renseignements suivants peut traduire par de graves blessures, des
dommages à l'équipement ou invalider la garantie. Il est la responsabilité de l'installateur / utilisateur de s'assurer que ce produit
est chargé conformément aux spécifications.
AVERTISSEMENT:Dépasser la capacité de poids peut entraîner des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Le poids combiné de
tous les composants reliés au support de montage ne doit pas dépasser les grammages indiqués à la page 3.
AVERTISSEMENT: Le défaut de fournir une résistance structurelle correcte pour le composant peut entraîner des blessures
graves ou endommager l'équipement.
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ
DANGER TENSION DANGEREUSE: Le symbole de la
pointe de flèche, dans un triangle équilatéral, est destiné à
alerter l'utilisateur sur la présence de tension dangereuse
non isolée dans l'enceinte du produit qui peut être d'une
ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'électrocution.
AVERTISSEMENT: Un avertissement vous avertit d'une situation pouvant
entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort.
ATTENTION: Une attention vous avertit d'une situation pouvant entraîner
des blessures mineures ou des dommages au produit et/ou à la propriété.
REMARQUE: Une remarque est utilisée pour mettre en évidence les procédures relatives à l'installation, au fonctionnement ou à l'entretien du produit.

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WEIGHT RATINGS
VDM-CA-8X8-HC-BK 500 lbs. (226.8 kg) Maximum Total Rated Load
• Protective Eyewear
• 17MM Hex Socket or Wrench
• .375” Hex Socket or Wrench
• 2.5MM Hex Key (Supplied)
REQUIRED TOOLS
Model Weight RatingProduct Weight
7.05 lbs. (3.20 kg)
(4x)
Unistrut Nut
F
(4x)
Flat Washer
H
(4x)
Lockwasher
J
SUPPLIED COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE
Unistrut Mount
A
WARNING: Use tools with caution and follow all necessary safety protocols.
AVERTISSEMENT: Utiliser des outils avec prudence et suivre tous les protocoles de sécurité
nécessaires.
(4x)
Hex Head Screw
G
(8x)
Set Screw
K
(8x)
Security Set Screw
L
(2x)
2.5mm Security
Hex Wrench
M
Adapter Pin
D
Hex Nut
E
Pipe Adapter
B
Coupler
C

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8X8 UNISTRUT INSTALLATION
1. Thread pipe adapter (B) into unistrut mount (A) until the pipe adapter pin holes align with pin hole
in ceiling mount as shown. (FIGURE A)
2. Thread coupler (C) onto pipe adapter (B) as far as it will go.
3. Insert adapter pin (D) through unistrut mount (A) and adapter (B) and secure in place with hex nut (E).
(FIGURE B)
4. Insert (2x) set screw (K or L) into unistrut mount (A) 180° apart as shown using hex wrench (M).
NOTE: Hex wrench supplied can be used for
both standard and security set screws.
Align Pin Holes
A
B
C
FIGURE A
D
E
M
K or L
A
FIGURE B

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8X8 UNISTRUT INSTALLATION
1. Insert (4x) unistrut nuts (F) in (2x) pre-hung unistrut channels (not supplied) spaced 4” or 6” apart by
pressing nut into channel groove lengthwise, and then turning 90˚to seat nut into channel. (FIGURE C)
2. Align unistrut nuts (F) with mounting slots in unistrut mount assembly.
3. Connect mount to unistrut channel using (4x) hex head screw (G), flat washer (H) and
lockwasher (J) as shown.
F
H
J
G
FIGURE C

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WARRANTY
NOTE: Extension pipe
not supplied with ceiling mount.
PIPE EXTENSION INSTALLATION (NOT SUPPLIED)
1. To install 1 1/2’ NPSM pipe extension to unistrut mount assembly, thread pipe into coupler (C)
as far as it will go. (FIGURE D)
2. Insert (4x) set screws (K or L) into both sides of coupler and then tighten using hex key (M) to
prevent pipe from turning.
NOTE: Hex wrench supplied can be
used for both standard and security
set screws.
M
K or L
FIGURE D
C