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1. Locate your stud. Verify and mark the center of the stud by finding the stud edges using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud finder.
2. Position the wall plate template
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at your desired height and line up the holes with your stud center line. Level the template and tape in place.
3. Drill pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit. Remove wall plate template
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.
IMPORTANT
: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
IMPORTANT
: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 2½ in. (63.5 mm).
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STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate
Wood Stud Installation
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≤ 16 mm
(5/8 in.)
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NOTE:
TV shifts 21.9 mm (7/8 in.) to the right
or left when in the home position. Consider this when
selecting the location of your wall mount.
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
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Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)
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Minimum wood stud size: nominal 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) actual 1
½
x 3
½
in. (38 x 89 mm)
2
1/2
in. (63.5 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
