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Installation (continued)
4
Drilling mounting holes in concrete/
brick wall
If you are installing the mounting system into wood studs, proceed
to step 5.
CAUTION:
Avoid drilling near electrical wiring and water
pipes. The mounting system must be attached to a weight
bearing wall. Failure to observe all safety precautions can
result in serious physical injury and/or property damage.
Consult a professional installer or call customer service if
you have any questions.
CAUTION:
Do not drill into mortar between bricks or into
loose concrete.
CAUTION:
Never drill into hollow brick.
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Use 3/8 in. masonry bits to drill mounting holes in the
concrete approximately 2.50 in. (6.35 cm) in depth.
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Insert nylon anchors (AA) into the pre-drilled holes. You
may have to use a hammer to gently tap the anchors fully
into the wall.
Masonry
Drill Bit
5
Drilling mounting holes in wood studs
CAUTION:
Avoid drilling near electrical wiring and water
pipes. The mounting system must be attached to a weight
bearing wall and must be installed directly onto the center
of the wood studs. Failure to observe all safety precautions
can result in serious physical injury and/or property
damage. Consult a professional installer or call customer
service if you have any questions.
CAUTION:
Wood studs must be no smaller than 2 x 4 in.
in size.
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Use a commercially-available stud finder to locate the stud
centers in the wall. Studs are usually spaced 16 in. apart.
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Use 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) wood drill bit to drill holes to a depth
of 2.50 in. (6.35 cm).
Wood
Drill Bit
6
Attaching the mounting arm to the
wall
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Align the mounting arm holes with the pre-drilled holes in
the wall.
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Attach the mounting arm (A) to the wall using lag bolts
with washers (BB). Tighten the bolts (BB) securely using a
Phillips screwdriver and a socket tool (not included).
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BB
