Chief Manufacturing Indoor Furnishings CMA 345 User Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

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) 5/32” Allen Wrench

(1) 5/16-18 Allen Set Screw

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.

6.50

7.25

3.36

3.25

3.13

7.25

6.25

1 1/2" NPT

6X %%c.38

Figure 1. CMA-345 Dimensions

CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC.

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