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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CTA-025
Single Stud Wall Arm
The CTA-025 Single Stud Wall Arm can be used to
wall mount RPA, UPC or LCDA series ceiling
mounts.
The CTA-025 also provides a mounting solution for
TV/Monitor mounts. The CTA-025 has a maximum
weight capacity of 150 lbs (68.0 kg).
The wall arm on the CTA-025 is 25.0” in length from
the wall mount.
CTA-025 Single Stud Wall Arm
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• 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-025. 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. 8809-000027 (Rev. A)
1-800-582-6480 952-894-6280 FAX 952-894-6918 2004 Chief Manufacturing
8401 EAGLE CREEK PARKWAY, STE. 700 www.chiefmfg.com
SAVAGE, MINNESOTA 55378 USA 11/04
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CTA-025 – SPECIFICATIONS
(L) Length
Table 1. CTA-025 Specifications
Max
Model
CTA-025*
L-Length
(fixed)
25.0”
Support
Weight
150 lbs
(68.0 kg)
Wall Mount
Description
Wood Stud
Installation
NOTES
1. *Metal stud mounting is not recommended.
2. For concrete or brick installations, use CMA-380.
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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
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING Watch for pinch points. Do not put your fingers between movable parts.
CAUTION
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 it is not adequately
mounted.
The installer is responsible for verifying that the mounting surface to which the CTA-025 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 Arm must not exceed the maximum support weight specified in
Check the unit for shipping damage before you begin the installation.
CONTENTS
CTA-025 – SPECIFICATIONS........................................2
CONTENTS......................................................................3
INSPECT THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING ..............3
PARTS ..............................................................................4
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION..................5
INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................5
Installing Wall Arm.......................................................5
Attaching Front Cover...................................................6
Connecting NPT Pipe or Nipple to Wall Arm...............6
INSPECT THE UNIT BEFORE
INSTALLING
Unpack the carton. Carefully inspect the parts for
shipping damage. Verify contents listed in Table 2.
If you are missing any of the listed parts, contact
Customer Service at: 1-800/582-6480.300.
Table 2. Shipping Contents
ITEM
10 Wall Arm 1
20 Front Cover 1
DESCRIPTION
30 5/16 X 2.5” Lag Bolt 2
40 5/16 Flat Washer 2
50 M4 X 8mm Phillips Head Cap Screw 4
60 M6 X 6mm Set Screw 1
70 M3 Allen Key 1
Table 1 (see page 2).
QTY
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PARTS
20
40
10
50
30
60
70
Figure 1. CTA-025 Parts
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(30)
(40)
(10)
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Installing Wall Arm
1. Locate the wall arm (10), two lag bolts (30) and two
flat washers (40). See Figure 2.
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 you will be mounting the wall arm (10) to
a wood stud, on center.
Wall Stud
3. Using a stud sensor, locate the wood stud where you
will mount the wall arm (10).
4. Holding the wall arm (10) against the wall, use a
pencil, awl, or small nail to mark the mounting holes
where two pilot holes will be drilled into the center
of the wood stud. Make sure that the mounting holes
are centered.
5. Using a 15/64” drill bit, drill two pilot holes for
anchoring the wall arm (10).
6. Using two 5/16” lag bolts (30) and two 5/16” flat
washers (40), install the wall arm (10) on the wall.
Figure 2. Install Wall Arm
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(20)
(50)
(60)
STEP 2
Attaching Front Cover
1. Locate front cover (20) and four M4 x 8mm Phillips
head cap screws (50).
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 (20) using four M4 8mm
Phillips head cap screws (50). See Figure 3.
STEP 3
Connecting NPT Pipe or Nipple to Wall Arm
1. Locate M6 x 6mm set screw (60) 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 (10). See Figure 4.
3. Using the M3 Allen key (70), install the M6 x 6mm
set screw (60). Tighten the set screw.
WARNING
Make sure to tighten the M6 x 6mm set screw (60) to
prevent equipment damage or personal injury.
Figure 3. Attach Front Cover
(Supplied with TV Mount
or purchased separately)
Figure 4. Connect NPT Pipe or Nipple to Wall Arm
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