Introduction – CHIEF NW2 Series User Manual
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NW2F8-12
Installation Instructions
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INTRODUCTION
The NW2 wall racks have been designed to be mounted onto
either a 2" x 4" wood stud (16" on center), concrete, or steel
stud wall.
Locate Mounting Site
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 NW2 and all attached equipment not to
exceed 100 lbs (45.4 kg).
NOTE:
Proceed to either Installing to a Wood Stud Wall,
Installing to a Concrete Wall or Installing to a Steel
Stud Wall section.
Installing to a Wood Stud Wall
Determine location of NW2 wall rack, ensuring it is centered
between wood studs.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL CORDS OR CABLES
CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY!
ALWAYS make certain area behind mounting surface is free
of electrical wires and cables before drilling or installing
fasteners.
WARNING:
EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO GAS PLUMBING CAN CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! ALWAYS make certain
area behind mounting surface is free of gas, water, waste, or
any other plumbing before cutting, drilling, or installing
fasteners.
1.
Using the mounting plate (C) as a template, mark the wall
on each stud at the top mounting slots. (See Figure 2)
2.
Drill one 7/32" (5.5mm) pilot hole at both marks made in
Step 1. (See Figure 1)
3.
Use two 5/16 x 2-1/2" lag bolts (F) and two 5/16" flat
washers (D) to attach top of mounting plate (C) to wall. (See
Figure 2)
4.
Mark the attachment points for the lower mounting slots,
making sure the attachment points are located on the studs.
(See Figure 2)
5.
Drill 7/32" (5.5mm) pilot holes at markings for lower
mounting holes. (See Figure 2)
6.
Use two 5/16 x 2-1/2" lag bolts (F) and two 5/16" flat
washers (D) to complete installing mounting plate (C) to the
wall through the lower mounting holes. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
Installing to a Concrete Wall
Determine location of NW2 wall rack.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL CORDS OR CABLES
CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY!
ALWAYS make certain area behind mounting surface is free
of electrical wires and cables before drilling or installing
fasteners.
WARNING:
EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO GAS PLUMBING CAN CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! ALWAYS make certain
area behind mounting surface is free of gas, water, waste, or
any other plumbing before cutting, drilling, or installing
fasteners.
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2
3
(F) x 2
(D) x 4
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(F) x 2
4
5
(C)