CHIEF AVSFSS Installation Instructions Manual

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AVSFSS Installation Instructions

DISCLAIMER

Legrand | AV and its affiliated corporations and subsidiaries
(collectively “Legrand | AV”), intend to make this manual
accurate and complete. However, Legrand | AV makes no claim
that the information contained herein covers all details,
conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every possible
contingency in connection with the installation or use of this
product. The information contained in this document is subject
to change without notice or obligation of any kind. Legrand | AV
makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Legrand | AV
assumes no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or
sufficiency of the information contained in this document.

Chief® is a registered trademark of Legrand AV Inc.

DEFINITIONS

MOUNTING SYSTEM: A MOUNTING SYSTEM is the

primary Chief product to which an accessory and/or component
and/or another mounting system is attached.

ACCESSORY: AN ACCESSORY is the secondary Chief

product which is attached to a primary Chief product, and may
have a component attached or setting on it.

COMPONENT: A COMPONENT is an audiovisual item

designed to be attached or resting on an accessory or mounting
system such as a video camera, CPU, screen, display,
projector, etc.

WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of

serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.

WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in

serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weight of
all components and mounting systems attached to the top
uprights of the AVSFSS does not exceed 217 lbs (98.4 kg).
The combined weight of all components attached to the
mounting system being attached to the AVSFSS cannot
exceed the specific weight limit for that mounting system. The
combined weight of all components attached to the
component storage panel cannot exceed 20 lbs (9.07 kg).
See Figure below.

*217 lbs (98.4 kg) combined for all components and
mounting systems attached to top uprights of AVSFSS

217 lbs*

(98.4 kg)

top uprights

LTM1U

(example)

200 lbs (90.7 kg)

125 lbs (56.7 kg)

RLF2

(example)

217 lbs*

(98.4 kg)

top uprights

CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of

damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
corresponding instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and

follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure all mounting systems
are properly assembled and installed using the instructions
provided.

WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength

for this mounting system can result in serious personal injury
or damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to
make sure the structure to which this mounting system is
attached or resting on can support five times the combined
weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required
before installing the mounting system. Do not install drywall
anchors into the seam between drywall pieces.

WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended

use as described in these instructions. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

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20 lbs (9.07 kg)

20 lbs (9.07 kg)

WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is

damaged. Return the mounting system to a service center for
examination and repair.

WARNING: Do not use this mounting system outdoors.

IMPORTANT ! : The AVSFSS mounting system is

compatible with the following Chief® mounting systems:
LTM1U, LSM1U, RXF2, RLF2, RMF2, MTM1U, MSM1U.
Do NOT use with any other mounting system!

IMPORTANT ! :

to be mounted to one of the following surfaces:

The AVSFSS

mounting system

is designed

• a sheetrock drywall with a thickness of 1/2" to
5/8" supported by 16" or 24" wood or steel studs;
or

• a bare concrete wall with a minimum thickness of
8" (203mm); or

• a bare 8" x 8" x 16" (203mm x 203mm x 406mm)
concrete block wall;

IMPORTANT ! : The AVSFSS mounting system needs to
be attached to a sheetrock drywall which is supported by
16" or 24" wood or steel studs, however it does NOT
need to be attached to these studs directly.

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Installation Instructions AVSFSS

DIMENSIONS

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AVSFSS Installation Instructions

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

(concrete install)

5/16" (7.9mm) - concrete

1/2" (12.7mm) - drywall/steel stud

1/8" (3.1mm) - wood stud

PARTS

A (1)

[Component storage panel]

1/2" (12.7mm)

7/16" (11.1mm)

B (2)

[Top upright]

H (1)

[Long spacer bracket]

#2

C (1)

[Base cover]

J (1)

[Short spacer bracket]

D (1)

1/4-20 x 1 1/4"

E (2)

[Magnetic strip]

F (4)

[Wall bracket]

G (2)

[Bottom upright]

K (1)

L (4)

1/4-20 x 1 3/4"

R (4)

5/16-18 x 3/4"

M (4)

1/4-2 1/2"

S (14)

1/4-20 x 1/2"

N (4)
1/4"

T (4)
5/16"

P (4)

[Toggler anchor]

U (2)

1/4-20 x 1/2"

Q (4)

[Concrete anchor]

[Mid cover]

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