CHIEF Internal Dual Stud Wall Plate CTA-2536 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CTA-2536

Internal Dual Stud Wall Plate

The CTA-2536 Dual Stud Wall Plate provides a
mounting solution for the following wall arms:

• CTA-025 Single Stud Wall Arm

• WMA-300 Wall Mount Arm

The CTA-2536 has a maximum weight capacity of
150 lbs. (68.0 kg).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

CTA-2536 Internal Dual Stud Wall Plate

• 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-2536. Pay particular
attention to the Warnings and Cautions in this document.

• If you have any questions about this installation, contact Chief Manufacturing at 1-800-582-6480 or 952-582-6480.

CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC. 8809-000028 (Rev. A)
1-800-582-6480 952-894-6280 FAX [phone] Chief Manufacturing

8401 EAGLE CREEK PARKWAY, STE. 700 www.chiefmfg.com
SAVAGE, MINNESOTA 55378 USA 11/04

Installation Instructions CTA-2536

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS!

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING Watch for pinch points. Do not put your fingers between movable parts.

CAUTION

A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not follow the
instructions.

A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
corresponding instructions.

Improper installation can result in serious personal injury! Make sure that the mounting surface can
support a redundant weight factor five times the total weight of the equipment: if not, reinforce the
mounting surface structural members before installing the mount.

Be aware of the potential for personal injury or damage to the equipment if the CTA-2536 is not
adequately mounted.

The installer is responsible for verifying that the mounting surface to which the CTA-2536 is
anchored will safely support the combined load of all attached components or other equipment.

The combined weight of the TV/monitor and all attached components and equipment placed on a
Chief Wall Plate must not exceed 150 lbs. (68.0 kg), the maximum support weight of the CTA-2536.

Check the unit for shipping damage before you begin the installation.

PARTS

10

30

20

60

70

40

50

Figure 1. CTA-2536 Parts

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CONTENTS

PARTS ..............................................................................2

INSPECT THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING ..............3

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION..................3

INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................4

Determine a Suitable Mounting Location .....................4

Installing the Wall Plate ................................................4

Attaching Wall Arm to Wall Plate ................................5

Attaching Front Cover...................................................5

Connecting NPT Pipe or Nipple to Wall Arm...............5

INSPECT THE UNIT BEFORE
INSTALLING

Unpack the carton. Carefully inspect the parts for
shipping damage. Verify contents listed in Table 1.

If you are missing any of the listed parts, contact
Customer Service at: 1-800/582-6480.300.

Table 1. Shipping Contents

ITEM

10 Wall Plate 1

20 5/16 X 2.5” Lag Bolt 6

30 5/16 Flat Washer 6

40 M8 Flat Washer 6

50 M8 Lock Washer 6

60 M8 X 16mm Button Head Cap Screw 6

70 M5 Allen Key 1

DESCRIPTION

QTY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
INSTALLATION

The tools required for installation are as follows:

• Electric drill and bit set

• 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: Other tools may be required depending on

your method of installation.

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INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Determine a Suitable Mounting Location

NOTE: The wall plate (10) must be mounted to

wood studs that are 16” apart on center.
See Figure 2.

1. Locate the wall plate (10), six lag bolts (20) and
six flat washers (30).

WARNING

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.

2. Determine a suitable mounting location. Keep in
mind that the wall plate (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 wall plate (10).

STEP 2

Installing the Wall Plate

Figure 2. Install the Wall Plate

16”

1. Holding the wall plate (10) against the wall, use a
pencil, awl, or small nail to mark the mounting
holes where the top two pilot holes will be drilled
into the center of the wood studs. Make sure that
the mounting holes in the unit are level.

2. Using a 15/64” drill bit, drill two pilot holes for
anchoring the wall plate (10). See Figure 2.

3. Using two 5/16” lag bolts (20) and two 5/16” flat
washers (30), fasten the wall plate (10) to the
wall. See Figure 2.

4. Repeat step 2 to drill four more pilot holes into
the wood studs for the middle and bottom
mounting holes.

5. Repeat step 3 to install the remaining four 5/16”
lag bolts (20) and four 5/16” flat washers (30)
into the wood studs and to secure the wall plate
(10).

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STEP 3

Attaching Wall Arm to Wall Plate

1. Locate the wall arm, six M8 flat washers (40),
six M8 lock washers (50), and six M8 x 16mm
button head screws (60). See Figure 3.

2. Attach wall arm to wall plate (10) as follows:

a. Using the parts (40, 50, and 60) described in

step 1 in the top mounting holes, attach the
wall arm to the wall plate (10).

b. Using the parts (40, 50, and 60) described in

step 1 in the bottom mounting holes, attach
the wall arm to the wall plate (10).

c. Using the M5 Allen key (70), tighten the six

M8 x 16mm button head screws (60) to
secure the wall arm to the wall plate (10).

Figure 3. Attach Wall Arm to Wall Plate

STEP 4 [REFERENCE ONLY]

Attaching Front Cover

1. Locate front cover and four M4 x 8mm Phillips
head cap screws (shipped with wall arm).

NOTES

• 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 4.

STEP 5 [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 5.

Figure 4. Install Cover on Wall Arm

3. Using the M3 Allen key, install the M6 x 6mm
set screw. Tighten the set screw.

WARNING

Make sure to tighten the M6 x 6mm set screw to
prevent equipment damage or personal injury.

(Supplied with TV Mount

Figure 5. Connect NPT Pipe or Nipple

or purchased separately)

to Wall Arm

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