Chief CMS491C 1' x 2' Above Suspended Ceiling Storage Box with Column Drop is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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The CMS491C conceals AV equipment above a 2' X 2' ceiling tile and supports a 1.5" NPT column drop for mounting projectors within the same tile grid providing a clean professional look for classrooms and conference rooms.
Key Features
- Optimal pipe flexibility within the tile helps with less reliance on image correction improving image quality
- Drop carriage door improves accessibility and serviceability providing full access to equipment
- Detachable power housing can be pre-installed with electricians on site and assembled to the storage box at a later time
- Inside the box or facing the room
- Up to 2 single gang or 1 dual gang outlet
- 4 nested knockouts for 1-1/4", 1", & ½" diameter conduit
- Built in ventilation
- AV tray supports a variety of AV components
- Ships with 1 shelf, 2nd shelf sold separately see CMSUNV1
- Overall weight capacity 100 lbs (45 kg)
- 50 lbs (22 kg) for projector ceiling plate
- 25 lbs (11 kg) per shelf location
- Ships with speed connect installation hardware
- Lightweight construction, one man installation
- UL evaluated for use in Air-Handling Spaces as defined by Article 300.22, Sub-clause (C) of the NEC
- TAA Compliant
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