5. When shortening track section (F), additional holes may be
required to allow for proper installation. To drill holes in track
section (F), determine where on the length of the track section
the holes will be required (see following note) and mark on the
ceiling side of the track section (F). From this mark, measure
from the side to the middle of the track and drill a 3/16 in. hole.
Remove any burrs.Take care not to damage the buss bars or
copper strips.
Note: A single section of track that is 4 ft. or less in length is to be used with one mounting
opening spaced a maximum of 6 in. from each end of the track section (F). Additional openings
might also be provided. A single section of track that is greaterthan 4 ft. in length is to be used
with a mounting opening spaced a maximum of 12 in. from each end of the track section F), with
additional openings being placed a minimum of every 4 ft. along the length of the track section (B).
6. Place the linear track section (F) in the desired location on the mounting plate (B) between the
two track mounting screws (A). Mark the location of the track section (F) on the ceiling with a
pencil (not included) through the mounting holes in the bottom of the track section (F). Attach the
track section (F) to the desired location on the ceiling in one of the following ways:
a. For toggle bolt installation, drill a 5/8 in. hole at
each mark on ceiling. Insert toggle bolts (AA)
through the track section (F) and thread 1/2 in.
toggle onto bolts. Place track section (F) against
the ceiling and insert toggle bolts (AA) into holes
until they spring open; tighten bolts.
Hardware Used
AA
b. For anchor installation, drill a 7/32 in. hole at each
mark on the ceiling, and insert anchors (CC) into
the mounting surface. Insert the Phillips screws
(BB) through the track section (F) and tighten to
anchors (CC).
Hardware Used
BB
CC
NOTE: Toggle bolts (AA) should be used for standard installation into drywall, drop ceiling or
suspended ceiling applications. Anchors (CC) are used for masonry installations ONLY.
Toggle Bolts
x 2
x 2
Phillips Screw
Anchor
x 2
6
5
6a
AA
6b
CC
BB
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F
F
F