CHIEF MWC User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MEDIUM FLA T PANEL TIL T W ALL MOUNT WITH INTEGRATED
CPU

Model: MWC Series

• Accommodates three installation options:

- Dual Wood Stud (16" on-center; requires
5/16" x 2-1/2" long hex head lag screws ­included)

- Dual Stee l S tud (requires Chief PAC-115 S teel
Stud / Drywall Anchor Kit - not included)

- Drywall (1/2" minimum; requires Chief PAC­115 Steel Stud / Drywall Anchor Kit - not
included)

• Accommodates CPU up to approximately 18-3/4"
x 3-3/4"; see "DIMENSIONS" for specific details.

• Infinite display tilt adjustment between 0-15° with
positive stops at 0°, 5°, 10°, and 15°.

• Weight capacity of 100 lbs (45 kg).

mounting button pattern; not included.

WARNING: It is the inst aller’s responsibility to make sure all components are p roperly assembled and inst alled using
the instructions provided. Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all instructions can result in serious
personal injury, damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty.

• If you have any questions about this these instructions or yo ur specific installation, contact Chie f Manufacturing
at 1-800-582-6480 or 952-894-6280.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC.

1-800-582-6480 952-894-6280 FAX [phone]
8401 EAGLE CREEK PARKWAY, STE 700
SAVAGE, MINNESOTA 55378 USA

8804-000296 RevB

©2007 Chief Manufacturing

www.chiefmfg.com

10/07

Model: MWC Series Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS!

WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the

corresponding instructions.

WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in ser ious personal injury or
damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is
attached can support five times the combined weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before
installing the component.

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 attached to the MWC Series Wall
Mount, including the CPU and display, does not exceed 100 lbs (45 kg).

WARNING: Make sure the latch securing the display is fully closed at all times except when removing or installing
the display. The latch must be fully closed when installing or removing cables from the display.

WARNING: Allowing any part of your body or component cables to be caught between movable parts can result in
serious personal injury or damage to equipment!

DIMENSIONS

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

• Stud Sensor

• Drill

• 5/32" Drill Bit

•1/2" Wrench

• 5/32" Security Hex Key (included)

NOTE: Other tools may be required depending on your

method of installation.

PARTS

After unpacking carton, inspect and verify contents
(See Figure 1). If any listed parts are missing or
damaged, contact Chief Custom er Service at 1-800-582-

6480.

Table 1: Parts

Item Description Qty

10 MOUNT, MWC Series 1
20 STRAP, 1" x 6’ Polypropylene with Cam Buckle 1
30 SCREW, Button Head Security, 1/4"-20 x 1/2" 4
40 SCREW, Button Head Cap, 1/4"-20 x 1/2" 2
50 NUT, Hex, Standard, 1/4"-20 2
60 KEY, Security Hex, 5/32" 1
70 SCREW, Hex Head Lag, 5/16 x 2-1/2" 4
80 WASHER, Flat, 5/16" 4

Figure 1: Parts

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NOTE: Drywall not

shown for clarity.

Side Plates

(70) x 4

(80) x 4

Upper front plate
attach screws and
washers (2 places)

Front
Plate

1

2

Front Plate

Lower front
plate attach
screws
(2 places)

INSTALLATION

MOUNT INSTALLATION

Three installation options exist:

• Dual Wood Stud (16" on-center; requires 5/16" x
2-1/2" long hex head lag screws)

• Dual Steel Stud (requires Chief PAC-115 Steel
Stud / Drywall Anchor Kit; not included)

• Drywall (1/2" minimum; requires Chief PAC-115
Steel Stud / Drywall Anchor Kit; not included)

The following instructions are for dual wood stud
installation. See instructions included with PAC-115 for
dual steel stud or drywall installation.

1. Determine approximate mounting location, keepin g in
mind the display size.

2. Use a stud sensor to locate applicable wood studs.
Mark locations with a pencil.

3. Level mount at desired height. Using mount as a
template, mark the location of four pilot holes. Ensure
marks are in the center of wood studs.

4. Drill pilot holes using a 7/32" drill bit. Ensure pilot
holes are straight.

5. Using 1/2" wrench, install four 5/16" x 2-1/2" hex head
lag screws (70) and four 5/16" washers (80) through
the mounting slots in the side plates into the pilot
holes (See Figure 2). Tighten all lag screws.

CPU INSTALLATION

WARNING: Exceeding the we ight capacity can result

in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is
the installer’s responsi bilit y to make sure the comb ined
weight of all components attached to the MWC Series
Wall Mount, including the CPU and display, does not
exceed 100 lbs (45 kg).

1. Using key (60) remove and retain upper front plate
attach screws and washers (See Figure 3).

NOTE: Lower front plate attach screws may remain

installed.

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Figure 2: Mount Installation

Figure 3: Upper Front Plate Attach Screws

2. Tilt front plate away from wall and then lift out of lower
front plate attach screws (See Figure 4). Place front
plate on protective surface.

Figure 4: Remove Front Plate

3. Loosely thread strap (20) through side plates so that
buckle is in front (See Figure 5).

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Side Plates

20

CPU

OPEN

Q-Latch

NOTE: Display and
interface not shown for clarity.

Mounting buttons
(4 places)

Button Openings
(4 places)

Front Plate

DISPLAY INSTALLATION

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 attached to the MWC Series
Wall Mount, including the CPU and display, does not
exceed 100 lbs (45 kg).

1. Install interface (providing 200x200mm mounting
button pattern) to display. See instructions supplied
with interface.

2. Rotate Q-Latch to the OPEN position (See Figure 7).

Figure 5: Install Strap

4. Carefully slide CPU between strap (20) and rear
surface of side plates (See Figure 6). Ensure the
following:

• Both loops of strap (20) are in front of the CPU; do

not wrap strap (20) around back of CPU.

• CPU is positioned so that cooling vents are not

obstructed.

Figure 6: Insert CPU

5. Tighten strap (20) securely.

6. Re-install front plate by reversing the procedure in

7. Using key (60), re-install the ret ained upper front plate

Step 2:

• Tilt the top of the front plate towards you.

• Lower the front plate onto the lower attach

screws.

• Tilt the top of the front plate away from you

(towards the wall).

attach screws and washers removed in Step 1.

Figure 7: Open Q-Latch

3. Lift and maneuver display so that all four mounting
buttons fit into button openings on front plate. Lower
display firmly into place. Ensure each b utton has fully
seated in its button opening (See Figure 8).

NOTE: If desired, security screws (30) may be

substituted for non-security screws at both upper
and lower attach points.

Figure 8: Align and Lower Display

4. Rotate Q-Latch to the CLOSED position (See Figure

9).

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CLOSED

Locking device
installed here

Q-Latch

NOTE: Display and interface

not shown for clarity.

Upper front plate
attach screws
(2 places)

NOTE: Display
shown at 15°
position.

Upper front plate
attach screws
(Right side shown;

0°5°10°

Tilt lock holes

left side similar)

(Right side shown;
left side similar)

40 (2 places)

50 (2 places)

Side plate

Front plate

NOTE: If Q-Latch does not fully close, ensure mounting

buttons are fully seated in the button openings.

NOTE: A hole is provided in both the Q-Latch and the

front plate to accommodate the inser tio n of a
padlock or similar locking device.

Figure 9: Close Q-Latch

TILT LOCK

1. If desired, the display may be locked at 0°, 5°, or 10°.
NOTE: A positive stop exists at 15° without the use of an

additional locking screw.

• Slightly loosen the upper front plate attach
screws. Do NOT remove screws.

• Using key (60), loosely install screws (40) through
the slot in the front plate, through the applicable
open tilt lock hole in the side plate, into nut (50)
(See Figure 11)(See Figure 12).

• Tilt display until lock is reached.

• Tighten all four screws (upper front plate attach,
and 40).

WARNING: Make sure the latch securing the display is
fully closed at all times except when removing or
installing the display. The latch must be fully closed
when installing or removing cables from the display.

5. Attach all cables to display and CPU.

TILT ADJUSTMENT

1. If desired, the display may be tilted to any position

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between 0° and 15°.

• Slightly loosen upper front plate attach screws
(See Figure 10). Do NOT remove screws.

• Tilt display to desired angle.

• Tighten upper attach screws.

Figure 10: Tilt Adjustment

Figure 11: Tilt Lock Holes

Figure 12: Tilt Lock Screw Installation

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