Chief Manufacturing CMA-345 Prospecto

CHIEF MANUFACTURING INC. 8803-000019 
1-800-582-6480  952-894-6280 FAX 952-894-6918 

2003 Chief Manufacturing 

12800 HIGHWAY 13 SOUTH, SUITE 500 

www.chiefmfg.com

 

SAVAGE, MINNESOTA 55378  USA 

01/03 

I N S T A L L A T I O N       I N S T R U C T I O N S  

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 

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. 

3.13

6.25

3.25

6.50

6X %%c.38

3.36

7.25

7.25

1 1/2" NPT