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Step 3: Mount Wall Plate
Wood Stud Wall
The Wall Plate must be mounted to two wood studs. Use
a stud sensor to locate the two studs, clearly marking the
outer edges of the studs. Use a level to ensure the two
holes are level at the desired height.
Pre-drill two upper holes in the center of your studs, and
attach the Wall Plate to the wall using Lag Bolts
(N)
and
Lag Bolt Washers
(L)
(see Diagram E). Do not over-tighten
Lag Bolts
(N)
. Make sure the Wall Plate is flat against the
wall surface. Using the Wall Plate as template, pre-drill the
bottom two holes, and secure using Lag Bolts
(N)
and Lag
Bolt Washers
(L)
, taking care not to over-tighten.
Brick or Concrete Wall
Using the Wall Plate as a template, mark four holes at your
desired height (toward the outer edge of the Wall Plate).
Adjust the Wall Plate position to be clear of mortar joints,
keeping in mind that the mount provides minor horizontal
shift along the length of the Wall Plate. Use a level to
ensure the holes are level and at the desired height.
Pre-drill four holes, and insert a Concrete Anchor
(M)
into
each of the holes flush with the concrete wall surface and
not flush with the surface covering, such as drywall.
Attach the Wall Plate using Lag Bolts
(N)
and Lag Bolt
Washers
(L)
(see Diagram F). Make sure the Wall Plate is
flat against the wall surface. Do not over-tighten Lag Bolts
(N).
Diagram E
Diagram F
Wood
Concrete
3.5” (90 mm)
3/16”
(5mm)
CAUTION
Make sure the supporting surface will support the
load limits outlined in the Caution at bottom of page two.
Tighten Lag Bolts until the Wall Plate is snug flat against
the wall. Do not over tighten Lag Bolts
(N)
. Each Lag Bolt
must be located in the center of a wood stud.
CAUTION
Make sure the concrete or brick wall is at least
3.5” thick. Make sure the anchor is seated completely flush
with the concrete surface even if there is another layer of
material, such as drywall. If drywall is over 5/8” thick custom
lag bolts must be used. Concrete must be a minimum of
2000 psi in density.
L
N
3.5” (90 mm)
3/8”
(10mm)
L
N
M
