I have a commercial installation with a drop ceiling. Can I mount this to the metal truss system above the drop ceiling? Or would you recommend another type of mount for this?
905967
no, this mount would work well for that application as well with the right type of hardware (bolts etc.) I used it in a wood beam application on a covered deck and it is awesome, put up in 5 minutes
905968
I don't why you couldn't, as long as the metal truss system can support the weight (which no reason to believe why it wouldn't), and its thick enough to mount the bracket to. As long as the metal on the truss is as thick as a standard wood truss you should be fine.
1465647
You shouldn't have a problem but make sure you use a stud finder to place it under a beam or you'll have problems. There is a vaulted ceiling attachment you can buy and screw into your ceiling.
522456
Hi,Yes you should only install into a beam, vertical or horizontal. Use the bolts/screws that came with the mount anything else may not work and you could not only injury yourself but cause damage to your house. Once yuou have it up do a couple exercises with moderate weight on untill you get comfortable. I installed in mine into a horizontal beam in garage. Hope this helps.
557878
no wayon the pair of chains ques. You definately should and would want a chain per eye bolt. !) to keep the rack level and 2) less wear n tear on ceiling. the weight should be disperssed evenly or your hole into ceiling will have to much weight if you only use 2 holes instead of four. It has been great for me I love it! lots of compliments ;) you definately want it to be secure. I have a couple of Cast Iron pans hanging also, so better safe than sorry, right! Good Luck
1464990
I would mount it as shown in the picture. The housing is only about 1" down from the ceiling. It mounts the same as any other ceiling fixture.
894344
I use a sturdy support beam in my basement. I'm willing to bet there's ceiling mounts you can get in the event you don't have a beam strong enough
1796551
I mounted mine on the wall above my garage with extra 2x4s behind the wall for support using the Spalding 316 U-Turn Lift System Bracket. The system "says" it can be used for a roof mount, but I'm not sure.
485603
Yes, it works quite well. It can easily stick to anything metal such as metal studs or to a cornerbead. I don't believe it will stick to a metal stud that's behind drywall already. The included clamp is also very useful especially for drop ceilings.
1181921
I had mine mounted on top of my roof basket that was bolted to my roof. N-Fab makes brackets or you can custom make them. Also Mark at Slaughterhouse in Houston makes some.
1183514
I'm going to guess yes because I just took mine down to move and there is a circular ring from the rubber where my pole was even though my ceiling was smooth..It depends on what kind of texture you are talking about too because remember,that pole is going to be tight to your ceiling under a stud so your choices of a mounting spot are limited to that as well.You definatly want it to be tight and level most of all for safety.Definatly leveling is important. XO
187483
I have not tried to ceiling mount this unit. I don't' see any reason that it couldn't be ceiling mounted. Thelights themselves will swivel somewhat, but I don't know if they will swivel enough for your purposes. Thelight sensor position might be your main problem.
630024
Thats going to be tricky, you need something solid to bolt/screw this into. So if you are able to manage that with the dropped ceiling then you will be fine. If there is nothing solid to bolt it to, then its not a good idea.
514452
I would definitely NOT hang this from a drop ceiling. You are going to be pulling on this thing every which way and if you pull hard enough, you could pull it right through a drop ceiling. Sheetrock will have enough structural integrity if you use the right anchors, but I would say definitely no to a drop ceiling. Regarding the length for the hangers, I'm not sure exactly, but I think it's about 2'.
1916754
It should work. You will need a plate mounted to the ceiling with a ball joint that allows the pipe to come down at whatever angle gravity requires. This mount mounts to a pipe (and the pipe is not supplied). So, technically, yes. But it largely depends on your plate and pipe.
318428
You should be able to mount it on a ceiling. You may have to seal around the mounting base.
421816
I would be hesitant about hang anything from a drop ceiling. I would still try to attach to the actual ceiling with a pole or to a beam. Hope this helps.
2215503
No, it's structure wouldn't allow that. I think you'd have to build an angled box that provided a level place on the ceiling to mount it.