4. Install the Finished Ceiling
Install the water-resistant wall board.
Cut out a 9
″
(229 mm) to 9-1/4
″
(235 mm) square at the desired
installation location.
Install the finished wall material.
5. Install the Pipe Nipple
Remove the nipples.
NOTE:
The minimum distance between the face of the tees/elbows
and the surface of the finished ceiling should be 2-1/4
″
(57 mm).
The measurement for typical installations is 2-3/4
″
(70 mm).
Measure the distance from the face of the tees/elbows to the
surface of the finished ceiling. Make any adjustments as needed.
If your measurement is 2-1/4
″
(57 mm):
Use close pipe nipples.
If your measurement is 2-3/4
″
(70 mm):
Use 1-1/2
″
pipe nipples.
Thread the nipple into the tee/elbow and hand tighten.
9"
(229 mm) -
9-1/4"
(235 mm)
Cutout
Finished Ceiling
Tee
Tee
Nipple
Cutout
Finished
Ceiling
2-1/4"
(57 mm)
Min
9" (229 mm) -
9-1/4" (235 mm)
9"
(229 mm) -
9-1/4"
(235 mm)
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