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KIT INSTALLATION
Attach the brackets to the wall per one of the
following methods as appropriate for the type
of wall construction:
Wood frame construction (finished or
unfinished):
The provided screws will hold securely in wood
studs. A pilot hole is not necessary, but use a
5/32” drill bit if desired.
Concrete or solid brick walls:
Use a Hammer drill with a 5/32” masonry bit
(INCLUDED) to drill at least 2
-
1/2” into the
wall. Clean the dust out of the pilot holes.
Install the provided screws into the pilot holes
(Do not use a hammer drill).
Hollow cinder block walls:
It is recommended to install wood studs onto
the block wall to distribute the load. Installing
directly onto the block wall may result in failure
of the fastener or the block.
If using a 2x4” stud as a strap, use longer 2
-
3/4” concrete screws (NOT INCLUDED).
Drill 5/32” pilot holes through the stud and the
block with a hammer drill and masonry bit.
Metal Frame / Studs:
The provided screws will not hold securely. It is
recommended to drill through the center of the
metal studs and use a toggle anchor (NOT
INCLUDED).
Drill through both the drywall and metal stud
with the recommended drill for the anchor
(usually 1/2”). Install per the toggle anchor
manufacturer’s instructions.
Enclosed Trailers:
Trailer walls are typically constructed of thin
plywood walls clad in metal or plastic on the
outside, and possibly drywall or paneling on
the inside. The provided screws will not hold.
1.
Install the brackets with nuts and bolts (NOT
INCLUDED) through the trailer walls.
OR
2.
Install wood studs inside the trailer to hold the
brackets. Use the included screws into the
newly created studs. 2” studs (actual 1
-
1/2”)
are recommended to have enough holding
strength.
CAUTION: Make certain that the screws do not
protrude through the outside surface of the
trailer walls.
Fig. 3b (Bracket fasteners into concrete wall)
Fig. 3e (Bracket fasteners into enclosed trailer wall)
Fig. 3c (Bracket fasteners into cinder block wall)
Fig. 3d (Bracket fasteners into metal stud wall)
Drill holes through
drywall and metal stud
per anchor instructions
Toggle Anchors
(NOT INCLUDED)
5/32” pilot
holes thru
2-3/4” Concrete screws
(NOT INCLUDED)
5/32” pilot
holes, 2-1/2”
deep
Screws must
not protrude
thru outside
wall
