Chief Manufacturing CMA-345 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STRUCTURAL CEILING PLATE WITH FLEX JOINTS

CMA-345

The CMA-345, Structural Ceiling Plate with Flex Joint minimizes the transfer of shock and extreme
vibration from the plate to the equipment. By using any length of standard 1 1/2” NPT pipe threaded on both
ends, or extension column, you can extend the height capabilities to meet your needs.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY!

When mounting Chief Manufacturing accessories, the structural system and mounting method
MUST be capable of supporting 5 times the combined weight of the total installation.
The maximum weight to be installed on the ceiling plate is 500 pounds (226.8 Kg).

Unpack and check contents:
(1) Structural Ceiling Plate CMA-345 (1) 5/16-18 Allen Set Screw
(1) 5/32” Allen Wrench

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Secure ceiling plate to structural member. (SEE WARNING ABOVE) Bolt hole spacing is shown on
Figure 1.

2. Thread your standard NPT 1 1/2” pipe or extension column into ceiling plate, tighten securely.

3. . Install and securely tighten the 5/16 – 18 socket set screw.

7.25

7.25

1 1/2" NPT

3.36

6.50

Figure 1. CMA-345 Dimensions

3.25

3.13

6.25

6X %%c.38

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