CHIEF PACHFK2 - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions PACHFK2
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! This accessory
should be installed by qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT ! : The following installation procedure
assumes that a Chief PAC502 In-Wall Enclosure has
been purchased and is available for use during this
procedure. Dimensions for creating an opening in the
wall without having the PAC-502 as a template can be
found below.
Site Preparation
Locate and Prepare Mounting Site
IMPORTANT ! : This accessory is designed for in-wall
installation spanning a minimum of three wood studs, 16"
on center. Installation of this accesory and the PAC-502
in 2" x 4" wood stud wall results in nearly direct contact
with vertical studs and back wall. Inadequate space will
remain for electrical wires/cables, plumbing, ductwork, or
insulation. Locate installation accordingly.
1. Identify a suitable wall location for the in-wall enclosure.
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 PAC502 housing between marked studs.
(See Figure 1)
4. Using PAC502 housing as a template, draw pencil line
around housing. (See Figure 1)
NOTE: If the PAC502 is not available mark opening to height
dimension (See Figure 2) and to inside stud edge on
either side.
5. Cut drywall on outside edge of line and remove drywall.
(See Figure 1) and (See Figure 2)
Figure 1
Install PACHFK2 Frame Support Brackets
The exposed portion of the center wood stud must be removed.
WARNING: STRUCTURAL FAILURE HAZARD! FAILURE
TO TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS CAN LEAD TO
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY! Ensure removal of center
stud will not cause unacceptable loss of structural strength.
Consult a qualified building contractor and applicable building
codes. (See Figure 2)
1. Remove exposed portion of center stud flush with upper
and lower drywall edges. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
Wood Studs
PAC-502
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20.375"
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