Installation
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Position the paper motor mounting template in the installation location and mark with a pencil the six spots where the
lags bolts will be fastened.
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It is very important that the wood screws are fastened to the center of the joists. Use the hole saw drill bit (R) or cut away
the drywall with a utility knife to obtain an unobstructed view of the width of the joists so the exact center can easily be
determined (covered ceilings only). It may be necessary to again use the motor mounting template and a pencil to mark
where the wood screws are to be fastened.
16 IN. JOISTS
MAKE SURE YOU MOUNT TO THE CENTER OF EACH
JOIST TO SECURE YOUR HOIST PROPERLY
MARK THESE SIX HOLES FOR 16 IN. JOIST CENTERS
MARK THESE SIX HOLES FOR 24 IN. JOIST CENTERS
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Prepare ceiling
FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL YOUR MOUNTING PLATE TO
THE CENTER OF YOUR JOISTS WILL CAUSE YOUR SPACER BAR
TO BE OFFSET FROM CENTER OF JOISTS AND MAY CAUSE
YOUR HOIST TO FALL FROM CEILING.
EXAMPLE OF BAD ALIGNMENT
