STEP 2B
Wall Plate Installation (Wood stud)
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! All lag bolts
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MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement of the wall plate
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CAUTION:
Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall before continuing
on to the next step.
2B-1
2B-2
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Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)
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Minimum wood stud size: common 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) nominal 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
Locate your studs. Verify and
mark the center of the studs by
finding the stud edges using an
awl, a thin nail, or an
edge-to-edge stud finder.
Position the wall plate at
your desired height and line up
the holes with your stud center
line. Level the wall plate and
make the holes.
UP
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