CHIEF RPA Elite Series, RPMA Series, RPMC Series, RPMB Series Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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RPA Elite Series Projector Mounts

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RPMA/RPMB/RPMC Series

RPMA/RPMB/RPMC Series Installation Instructions

NOTE: RPMA, RPMB, and RPMC models are included in

these installation instructions. Throughout these
instructions "RPMX" is used to designate all of the
models covered by these instructions.

DISCLAIMER

Milestone AV Technologies and its affiliated corporations and
subsidiaries (collectively "Milestone"), intend to make this
manual accurate and complete. However, Milestone 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. Milestone
makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Milestone assumes
no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of
the information contained in this document.

Chief® is a registered trademark of Milestone AV Technologies.
All rights reserved.

DEFINITIONS

WARNING:

serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weig ht of
all components attached to the RPMX does not exceed 50 lbs
(22.7 kg).

• The weight capacity of the RPMX may be LIMITED to
the lowest weight capacity of any other mounting
systems/accessories located between the RPMX and
the supporting structure!

Exceeding the weight capacity can result in

WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended

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

WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is

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

MOUNTING SYSTEM: A MOUNTING SYSTEM is the

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

WARNING: Do not use this mounting system outdoors.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT ! : The RPMX mounting system is designed to

be:

• mounted to a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM following ANSI/
ASME B1.20.1 (Schedule 40, 0.154" minimum
thickness aluminum - ASTM B221) threaded extension
column;

• mounted to double 2" x 4" wood stud cross bracing
(1-1/2" on center) between two 2" x 4" ceiling joists with
a maximum drywall covering of 5/8";

• mounted to a concrete ceiling with a minimum
thickness of 8" and a maximum drywall covering of
5/8"; or

• suspended from four #10-24 grade ASTM A307 or
better threaded rods (not included) which are secured
to Unistrut®, angle or channel assembly overhead
structural members (trusses or I-beams) by #10-24
grade ASTM A307 or better jam nuts (not included).

NOTE: RPMA / RPMB / RPMC Series may be used with Listed

Chief models WM110S, WM120S, WM130S,
WM210S, WM220S, WM230S, WM240S, WM210SI,
WM220SI, WM230SI, WM240SI, SL220 and LSB101
(not included).

--SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS--

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 can support five times the combined weight of all
equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before
installing the mounting system.

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Installation Instructions RPMA/RPMB/RPMC Series

2.79

.88 5.40

ROLL ADJUSTMENT
POINT

3

5.50

6.50

1.50" DI A NPT

4.50

5.50

SECURITY LOCK

SECURITY SWITCH

PITCH ADJUSTMENT
POINT

20

YAW ADJUSTMENT
POINT

20

DIMENSIONS: INCHES

1/4" (6.4mm) dia. (concrete)

3/32" (2.4mm) dia. (wood)

5/32" - security
(included)

A (1)
[RPMA/-B/-C]

B (1)
[Example of SLM bracket]

DIMENSIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

PARTS

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RPMA/RPMB/RPMC Series Installation Instructions

Tighten Fastener

Serrez les fixations
Serrare il fissaggio
Befestigungsteil festziehen
Apretar elemento de fijación
Bevestiging vastdraaien
Apertar fixador

Loosen Fastener

Desserrez les fixations
Allentare il fissaggio
Befestigungsteil lösen
Aflojar elemento de fijación
Bevestiging losdraaien
Desapertar fixador

Phillips Screwdriver

Tournevis à pointe cruciforme
Cacciavite a stella
Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher
Destornillador Phillips
Kruiskopschroevendraaier
Chave de fendas Phillips

Hex-Head Wrench

Clé à tête hexagonale
Chiave esagonale
Sechskantschlüssel
Llave de cabeza hexagonal
Zeskantsleutel
Chave de cabeça sextavada

Open-Ended Wrench

Clé à fourche
Chiave a punte aperte
Gabelschlüssel
Llave de boca
Steeksleutel
Chave de bocas

By Hand

À la main
A mano
Von Hand
A mano
Met de hand
Com a mão

Pencil Mark

Marquage au crayon
Segno a matita
Stiftmarkierung
Marcar con lápiz
Potloodmerkteken
Marcar com lápis

Drill Hole

Percez un trou
Praticare un foro
Bohrloch
Perforar
Gat boren
Fazer furo

Adjust

Ajuster
Regolare
Einstellen
Ajustar
Afstellen
Ajustar

Hammer

Martillo
Hammer
Martelo
Martello
Hamer
Marteau

Target of Projector

Punto de enfoque del proyector
Ziel des Projektors
Mira do projector
Punto di proiezione
Doel van de projector
Cible du projecteur

Security Wrench

Clé de sécurité
Chiave di sicurezza
Sicherheitsschlüssel
Llave de seguridad
Veiligheidssleutel
Chave de segurança

LEGEND

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