Method for mounting a support assembly
A method for mounting a support assembly to a ceiling support structure is disclosed. In example aspects, the method can comprise providing the support assembly, the support assembly comprising a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a seating frame; positioning the seating frame in an open position; positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure within a space defined between the first and second plates; and securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure.
1. A method for mounting a support assembly to a ceiling support structure, the method comprising:
providing the support assembly, the support assembly comprising a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising an upper wall, a first plate, a second plate, and a seating frame extending from the first and second plates, the first plate extending from a first side of the upper wall, the second plate extending from a second side of the upper wall, the seating frame comprising a first member and a second member, the second member comprising a first section and a second section;
positioning the seating frame in an open position;
positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure between the first member and the second section of the second member, the first member extending along a first side of the ceiling support structure and the second section of the second member extending along a second side of the ceiling support structure, wherein the first section of the second member extends over the ceiling support structure, and wherein the first section comprises a pair of arms spaced apart on opposite sides of the first member, each of the arms extending over a top of the ceiling support structure and along the first side of the ceiling support structure opposite the second section, each of the arms defining a free end distal to the second section; and
securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising spreading the first and second plates of the bracket assembly apart to define a space therebetween.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein spreading the first and second plates apart is performed manually.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ceiling support structure is a beam.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure between the first member and the second section of the second member comprises positioning an upper rim of the beam and a flange of the beam between the first member and the second section of the second member.
6. The method of claim 5 wherein securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure comprises tightening a beam fastener to secure the bracket assembly to the flange of the beam.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein:
the support assembly further comprising a bracket bar; and
the method further comprises securing the bracket assembly to the bracket bar.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein securing the bracket assembly to the bracket bar comprises tightening a bracket bar fastener to secure the upper wall of the bracket assembly to the bracket bar.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein each of the first plate and second plate are oriented at an acute angle relative to the bracket bar.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the free ends extend at least partially past the first member.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the arms is curved around an upper rim of the ceiling support structure.
12. The method of claim 2 , wherein spreading the first and second plates of the bracket assembly apart to define a space therebetween comprises at least one of bending the first plate relative to the upper wall and bending the second plate relative to the upper wall.