Fig. 5
A. INSTALLING THE MOUNTING
PLATE TO A OUTLET BOX
(MOUNTED DIRECTLY TO A
CEILING JOIST)
1. Remove two knock-outs from the
outlet box to expose the joist. (Fig. 5)
2. Use the two #14 X 3.5" wood screws
and washers to secure the mounting plate
directly to the building joist via the
knockout holes from the outlet box. (Fig. 6)
3. Use the mounting plate as a guide to
mark the hole position in the joist.
4. Predrill the holes using a 5/32" drill bit
3
B. INSTALLING THE
MOUNTING PLATE DIRECTLY
TO AN OUTLET BOX
Use the two #8-32W X 1" screws and
washers to secure the mounting plate
directly to the outlet box. (Fig. 7)
Outlet box
Mounting
plate
Flat washers
#14 X 3.5"
Wood screws
Lock washers
Star washers
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Knockout
Outlet box
Flat washers
#8-32W X 1"
Mounting screws
Star washers
Outlet box
Mounting
plate
Ceiling
