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STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate to Wall
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
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Mount the wall plate
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directly onto the concrete surface
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Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203 mm)
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Minimum concrete block size: 8 x
8
x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm)
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Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (406 mm)
1. Position the wall plate template
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on the wall at your desired height. Level the wall plate template and mark the hole locations.
2. Drill four pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter masonry drill bit.
IMPORTANT:
Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
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1
Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in.
(75 mm)
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