Chief Manufacturing PSH-2000 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

HEAVY DUTY FIXED WALL MOUNT

Model: PSH-2000

Specifications:

• Accomodates Akira and Orion 84" displays
without interface bracket; accomodates other
large flat panel displays with optional interface
bracket.

NOTE: Interface bracket, if required, will result in
additional installation depth. Contact Chief for
details.

• Designed for installation on dual wood studs (16"
or 24" on center).

• Weight capacity of 250 lbs (113 kg).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

CAUTION: To prevent damage to your display and this unit, which could affect or void the factory warranty,

thoroughly study all instructions and illustrations before installation. 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 952-894-

6280.

CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC.

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

©2006 Chief Manufacturing

8805-000067 Rev F

www.chiefmfg.com

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Model: PSH-2000 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: It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the structure to which this unit is attached can support five
times the combined weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the unit. Failure to
provide adequate structural strength for this unit can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment!

WARNING: It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure all components are properly assembled and installed using
the instructions provided. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment!

WARNING: It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weight of the display, mount, accessories,
and any other attached equipment must not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg), the maximum support weight of this unit.
Exceeding the maximum support weight can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment!

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

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

DIMENSIONS

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Installation Instructions Model: PSH-2000

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

• Drill and 7/32" drill bit

• 13mm wrench

•1/2" wrench

• Phillips screwdriver, #2

• M5 Hex Key (provided)

• 3/16" Hex Key (provided)

• 5/32" Hex Key (provided)

NOTE: Other tools may be required depending on your

method of installation.

PARTS

Unpack carton, inspect and verify contents
(See Figure 1). Read installation instructions completely.
If any listed parts are missing or damaged, contact Chief
Customer Service at 1-800-582-6480.

Item Description Qty

10 PLATE, Wall 2

20 BRACKET, Static 2

30 BRACKET, Side Support 2

40 LATCH 2

50 SPACER, 0.194" ID x 0.375" OD x 0.032" 8

60 SCREW, Button Head Cap, 10-24 x 1/2" 8

70 SCREW, Phillips Pan Machine, 10-24 x 1-1/2" 2

80 SCREW, Button Head Cap, M8-1.25 x 25mm 6

90 BUTTON, Mounting 6

100 WASHER, Flat, Machine, M8 6

110 WASHER, Lock, Split, M8 6

120 NUT, Hex, Finished Standard, M8 6

130 SCREW, Button Head Cap, 5/16"-18 x 1/2" 24

140 KEY, Hex, M5 (Slightly larger than 150) 1

150 KEY, Hex, 3/16" 1

160 KEY, Hex, 1/8" 1

BOLTS, Hex Head Lag, 5/16" x 2-1/2"
(Required, not supplied)

WASHER, Flat, Machine, 5/16" (Required, not
supplied)

Table 1: Parts

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8

(10)

(20)

(30)

(40)

(50)
(60)

(70)

(80)

(90)
(100)
(110)

(120)

(130)

(140)
(150)
(160)

Figure 1: Parts

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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

NOTE: Read the Warnings and Cautions on page 2.

INSTALL MOUNTING BUTTONS

Installation of the mounting buttons is dependent on your
specific display. Three options are provided:

• Akira 84" and Orion 84" displays

• Modular 84" displays

• Other large flat panel displays

AKIRA 84" AND ORION 84" DISPLAYS

1. Using key (140), insert screw (80) through button (90)
and install into threaded mounting hole on back of
display (See Figure 2). Tighten securely.

2. Repeat for remaining five buttons.

(90)

(80)

Install buttons (90) at these
6 mounting hole locations.

Figure 2: Akira 84" and Orion 84" Mounting Button

Mounting Hole

Install buttons (90) at these
6 mounting hole locations.

Figure 3: Modular Display Frame

(90)

(80)

(100)

Figure 4: Modular 84" Mounting Button

OTHER LARGE FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS

(120)

(110)

Modular
Frame

MODULAR 84" DISPLAYS

NOTE: Modular displays are four independent displays

attached together within a single frame. The
assembly performs as a single display.

1. Insert screw (80) through button (90) and frame on
back of modular display (See Figure 3)(See Figure 4).
Using key (140) and 13mm wrench, install washer
(100), washer (110), and nut (120). Tighten securely.

2. Repeat for remaining five buttons.

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1. Install the optional interface bracket to display
according to the instructions provided with the
interface bracket.

NOTE: Mounting buttons are pre-installed on optional

interface bracket. PSH-2000 items (80) through
(120), and key (140)(See Figure 1), will not be
used with optional interface bracket.

Installation Instructions Model: PSH-2000

ASSEMBLE STATIC BRACKETS

1. Using key (160), loosely install screws (60) through
latch (40) and spacers (50) into threaded holes in
bracket (20) (See Figure 5). Ensure latch (40) is
installed on the end of bracket (20) with the square
cutout.

Threaded
Hole in
Bracket
(4 Places)

(50)

(4 Places)

Square
Cutout

(20)

Figure 5: Latch Assembly

(40)

(60)

(4 Places)

ASSEMBLE SIDE SUPPORTS

1. Using key (150), loosely install support (30) to plate
(10) with screws (130) (See Figure 7). Ensure lip of
support (30) covers edge of plate (10).

2. Repeat for other 3 corners.

3. Once all screws (130) are installed, tighten securely.

(130)

(10)

(30)

2. Repeat for remaining bracket (20).

3. Tighten screws (60) only as required to keep latches
(40) from freely slipping on bracket (20). Latches are
designed to slide; do not overtighten screws (60).

4. Slide latch (40) to fully open (raised) position.

5. Using Phillips screwdriver, install screw (70) through
slotted hole in latch (40) into threaded hole in bracket
(20) (See Figure 6). Tighten only as required to take
up slack; overtightening will close latch preventing
mounting button installation.

• If latch begins to close, loosen screw (70) and pull

latch (40) to open position.

(70)

Slotted Hole
in Latch (40)

Threaded Hole
in Latch (40)

Threaded Hole
in Bracket (20)

Figure 7: Side Support Assembly

Figure 6: Open Latch

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INSTALL MOUNT TO WALL

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

WARNING: The mount must be installed on two or
three wood studs (or other equivalent vertical or
horizontal supporting framework). Do not mount to
single wood studs. Failure to properly install unit can
result in serious personal injury or damage to
equipment!

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

3. Level mount at desired height per one of the
configurations below:

NOTE: Either configuration below provides ± 2" of lateral

shift.

• 16" on center studs: The mount is approximately

centered between two or three studs as shown
(See Figure 8).

• 24" on center studs: The mount is offset to the left

or right of center between two studs as shown
(See Figure 9).

Centered between 2 studs

Lag Bolt &

Washer

(8 Places)

Lag Bolt & Washer
(8 Places)

Right of center installation

Figure 9: 24" On Center Installation

4. Using mount as a template, mark the location of the
pilot holes. Ensure the following:

• Marks are in the center of wood studs.

• 8 pilot holes are marked (one in each slot).

NOTE: For 16" on center, 3 stud installation: Lag bolts

and washers on center stud are optional.

Left of center installation

Lag Bolt &

Washer

(8 Places)

Lag Bolt &

Centered between 3 studs

Figure 8: 16" On Center Stud Installation

Washer

(8 Places)

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

6. Using 1/2" wrench, install eight 5/16" x 2 ½" lag bolts
and eight 5/16" washers through mounting holes and
into pilot holes. Tighten all lag bolts.

NOTE: Lag bolts and washers are not supplied.

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INSTALL STATIC BRACKETS

AKIRA 84", ORION 84", AND MODULAR 84"
DISPLAYS

1. Using key (150), loosely install brackets (20) to plates
(10) with screws (130) (See Figure 10). Ensure the
following:

• Brackets (20) are installed to outside set of

mounting holes, closest to supports (30).

• Brackets (20) are installed so that latches (40) are

towards top of mount.

2. Tighten all 16 screws (130) securely.

(130)
(16 Places)

2. Using key (150), loosely install brackets (20) to plates
(10) with screws (130) according to dimension noted
in previous step. Ensure that brackets (20) are
installed so that the latches (40) are towards the top
of the mount.

• 14" horizontal dimension: Install brackets (20) to

inside set of mounting holes, closest to center of
mount (See Figure 12).

• 24" horizontal dimension: Install brackets (20) to

middle set of mounting holes (See Figure 13).

• 33" horizontal dimension: Install brackets (20) to

outside set of mounting holes, closest to supports
(30) (See Figure 10).

3. Tighten all 16 screws (130) securely.

(130)
(16 Places)

Figure 10: Installation on Outside Mounting Holes

OTHER LARGE FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS

1. Determine horizontal dimension between mounting
buttons on back of display (or interface bracket, if
required) (See Figure 11).

Mounting Buttons
(6 buttons shown;
4 buttons similar)

Back of Display

Figure 12: Installation on Inside Mounting Holes

(130)
(16 Places)

Figure 13: Installation on Middle Mounting Holes

Figure 11: Horizontal Dimension

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INSTALL DISPLAY

WARNING: Display is very heavy! Ensure display can

be safely lifted and maneuvered as required to install
on mount. Failure to take adequate precautions can
result in serious personal injury or damage to
equipment!

1. Ensure latches (40) are in fully open (raised) positions
(See Figure 6).

2. Note button openings to be used on each bracket (20)
when installing display (See Figure 14).

Six
Button
Installation

Four
Button
Installation

5. Repeat for second latch (40).

6. Connect cables to display as required.

REMOVE DISPLAY

WARNING: Display is very heavy! Ensure display can

be safely lifted and maneuvered as required to remove
from mount. Failure to take adequate precautions can
result in serious personal injury or damage to
equipment!

1. Disconnect all cables from display.

2. Using Phillips screwdriver, fully remove screw (70)
from threaded hole in bracket (20) (See Figure 6).

3. Re-install screw (70) into threaded hole in latch (40).
Turn screw (70) until latch (40) slides into fully open
position.

4. Repeat for second latch (40).

5. Lift and maneuver display mounting buttons (90) out
of button openings.

(20)

Figure 14: Mounting Holes

3. Lift and maneuver display such that all buttons (90) fit
into button openings on brackets (20). Lower display
firmly into place. Ensure each button (90) has fully
seated in its button opening.

4. Using Phillips screwdriver, tighten screw (70) until
latch (40) slides into closed position (See Figure 15).

(70)

(40)

Figure 15: Closed Latch

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