I N S T A LL A T I O N IN S T R U C T IO N S
CTA-111
Dual Stud Adapter
The CTA-111 Dual Stud Adapter provides a 16”-on-
center mounting solution for the following wall arm:
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CTA-025 Single Stud Wall Arm
The CTA-111 has a maximum weight capacity of
300 lbs. (136.1 kg).
CTA-111 Dual Stud Adapter
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to your equipment, which could affect or void the Factory warranty,
thoroughly study all instructions and illustrations before you begin to install the CTA-111. Pay particular
attention to the Warnings and Cautions in this document.
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If you have any questions about this installation, contact Chief Manufacturing at 1-800-582-6480 or 952-582-6480.
CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC.
8809-000024 (Rev. B)
2007 Chief Manufacturing
03/07
1-800-582-6480 952-894-6280 FAX 952-894-6918
8401 EAGLE CREEK PARKWAY, STE. 700
SAVAGE, MINNESOTA 55378 USA
Installation Instructions
CTA-111
INSPECT THE UNIT BEFORE
INSTALLING
Unpack the carton. Carefully inspect the parts for
shipping damage. Verify contents listed in Table 1.
CONTENTS
INSPECT THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING............. 3
PARTS .......................................................................... 3
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION................. 4
INSTRUCTIONS........................................................... 4
Installing Top Stud Spanning Adapter to Wall ............ 4
Attaching Stud Spanning Adapter to Wall Arm........... 5
If you are missing any of the listed parts, contact
Customer Service at: 1-800/582-6480.300.
Table 1. Shipping Contents
Attaching Wall Arm to Wall-Mounted Top Stud
Spanning Adapter ....................................................... 5
ITEM DESCRIPTION
QTY
Attaching Bottom Stud Spanning Adapter to Wall ...... 6
Attaching Front Cover ................................................ 6
Connecting NPT Pipe or Nipple to Wall Arm.............. 6
10
20
30
40
50
60
16” Spanning Adapter
5/16 X 2.5” Lag Bolt
5/16 Flat Washer
M8 Flat Washer
M8 Lock Washer
M8 Hex Nut
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4
4
6
6
6
PARTS
10
20
30
40
50
60
Figure 1. CTA-111 Parts
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Installation Instructions
CTA-111
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
The tools required for installation are as follows:
Installing Top Stud Spanning Adapter to Wall
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Electric drill and bit set
Install the top 16” stud-spanning adapter, as follows:
Stud sensor (mechanical or electronic)
½” box-end wrench or ratchet with ½” socket
13mm box-end wrench or ratchet with 13mm socket
Level
NOTE: The top and bottom stud-spanning adapters
must be mounted to wood studs that are
16” apart on center. See Figure 2.
1. Locate the two 16” stud-spanning adapters (10),
four lag bolts (20), and four flat washers (30).
NOTE: Other tools may be required depending on your
WARNING
method of installation.
It is the installer’s responsibility to verify that
the structure to which the mount is anchored
will safely support five times the combined load
of all attached components and equipment.
16”
2. Determine a suitable mounting location. Keep in
mind that both stud-spanning adapters (10) must
be mounted to wood studs that are 16” apart on
center.
3. Using a stud sensor, locate the two wood studs
where you will mount the top stud-spanning
adapter (10).
4. Holding the top stud-spanning adapter (10)
against the wall, use a pencil, awl, or small nail
to mark the mounting holes where two pilot
holes will be drilled into the center of the wood
studs. Make sure that the mounting holes in the
unit are level.
Figure 2. Install Stud Spanning Adapters
5. Using a 15/64” drill bit, drill two pilot holes for
anchoring the top stud-spanning adapter (10).
6. Using two 5/16” lag bolts (20) and two 5/16”
flat washers (30), attach the top stud-spanning
adapter (10) to the wall.
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Installation Instructions
CTA-111
STEP 2
Attaching Stud Spanning Adapter to Wall Arm
NOTE
To minimize error, the wall arm is attached to
the bottom stud-spanning adapter (10) before
the wall arm and bottom stud-spanning adapter
are secured to the wall.
Refer to CTA-025 Single Stud Wall Arm
(8809-000027) document for specific
installation instructions to mount the wall arm.
1. Locate the wall arm and its attaching parts [three
M8 hex nuts (60), three M8 lock washers (50),
and three M8 flat washers (40)]. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Attach Chief Wall Arm to Bottom Stud
Spanning Adapter
2. Using the parts listed in step 1, attach the wall
arm to the bottom 16” stud-spanning adapter
(10). Tighten hex nuts. See Figure 3.
STEP 3
Attaching Wall Arm to Wall-Mounted Top Stud
Spanning Adapter
1. Locate the following attaching parts for the wall
arm [three M8 hex nuts (60), three M8 lock
washers (50), and three M8 flat washers (40)].
See Figure 4.
2. With an assistant, perform the following steps:
a. Lift wall arm onto the top wall-mounted 16”
stud-spanning adapter (10). See Figure 4.
b. Using the parts listed in step 1, attach the
wall arm to the top wall-mounted 16” stud-
spanning adapter (10). Tighten hex nuts.
Figure 4. Attach Wall Arm to Wall-Mounted Stud
Spanning Adapter
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Installation Instructions
CTA-111
STEP 4
Attaching Bottom Stud Spanning Adapter
to Wall
1. Using a 15/64” drill bit, drill two pilot holes for
anchoring the bottom stud-spanning adapter (10) to the
wall. See Figure 5.
2. Using two 5/16” lag bolts (20) and two 5/16” flat washers
(30), attach the bottom stud-spanning adapter (10) to the
wall.
Figure 5. Attach Bottom Stud Spanning
Adapter to Wall
STEP 5 [REFERENCE ONLY]
Attaching Front Cover
1. Locate front cover and four M4 x 8mm Phillips head cap
screws.
NOTES
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The front cover may be partially removed and
reinstalled to conceal power/audio/video cables after
the TV/Mount is installed.
You may remove one or both knockouts on cover to
assist routing to wall through cover.
2. Install the front cover using four M4 8mm Phillips head
cap screws. See Figure 6.
Figure 6. Attach Front Cover
STEP 6 [REFERENCE ONLY]
Connecting NPT Pipe or Nipple to Wall Arm
1. Locate M6 x 6mm set screw and 1-1/2” NPT pipe or
nipple (supplied with TV Mount or purchased
separately).
2. Connect the 1-1/2” NPT pipe or nipple (supplied with TV
Mount or purchased separately) to the wall arm. See
Figure 7.
3. Using the M3 Allen key, install the M6 x 6mm set screw.
Tighten the set screw.
(Supplied with TV Mount
or purchased separately)
WARNING
Make sure to tighten the M6 x 6mm set screw to prevent
equipment damage or personal injury.
Figure 7. Connect NPT Pipe or Nipple
to Wall Arm
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