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Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
MOUNT FALLING CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! It is the installers
responsibility to make certain the structure to which the
mount is being attached is capable of supporting five times
the weight of the CM8 and all attached equipment not to
exceed 150 lbs (68 kg).
NOTE:
Instructions are included for installing the CM8 in a
wood stud wall or a solid concrete wall application.
Proceed to the appropriate section for further
information.
Wood Stud Installation
NOTE:
Mount the wall bracket to at least two 2" x 4" wood
studs spaced a minimum of 12" (30.4 cm) to a
maximum of 24" (61.0 cm) apart. The wood studs may
be covered with wall board having a maximum
thickness of 1/2".
1.
Using a stud finder, locate and mark the two studs to which
the CM8 will be installed.
2.
Using a nail through the center hole of the wall bracket (B),
temporarily hang the wall bracket on the wall at the install
location.
3.
Level wall bracket (B), mark and drill four 3/16" (5mm)
mounting holes.
4.
Fasten wall bracket to wall studs using four 5/16 x 2-1/2"
hex head lag screws (H2) and four 5/16" flat washers (H1).
5.
Slide latches to outside.
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4
(H2) x 4
(H1) x 4
(B)
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3/16" (5mm)
x 4