CHIEF MAC501 - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions MAC501
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT
DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! This accessory
should be installed by qualified personnel.
Site Preparation
Locate and Prepare Mounting Site
1. Identify a suitable wall location for the in-wall enclosure.
IMPORTANT ! : The MAC-501 is designed for in-wall
installation between two wood studs, 16" on center.
Inadequate space will remain on each side between
studs for electrical wires/cables, plumbing, ductwork, or
insulation. Locate accordingly!
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRES OR
CABLES CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY!
ALWAYS make certain area behind
mounting surfaces is free of electrical wires and cables
before cutting, 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 surfaces
is free of gas, water, waste, or any other plumbing
before cutting, drilling, or installing fasteners.
2. Using a stud sensor, locate and mark studs.
3. Center and level housing between marked studs.
4. Using housing as a template, draw pencil line completely
around housing.
NOTE: Housing is designed to fit between and directly against
two adjacent wall studs.
5. Cut drywall on outside edge of line and remove.
Figure 1
In-Wall Enclosure Installation
1. Install PAC-GB1 Listed electrical box accessory (not
included) into the MAC-501 (A) following instructions
included with the PAC-GB1.
2. Connect electrical wiring.
3. Route audio/visual cables into housing.
4. Center MAC-501 (A) in opening and insert into opening.
5. Align front of box with front face of wall. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
14-1/2”
(368 mm)
14-1/2”
(368 mm)
MAC-501
CUTOUT AREA
Mounting
Holes
(A)