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STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate
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2
Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)
Max.
5/8 in. (16 mm)
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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 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
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Minimum spacing between studs: 16 in. (406mm)
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Stud center must be verified
Wood Stud Installation
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3
4
3
½
in. (9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
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08
IMPORTANT
: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
IMPORTANT
: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3
½
in. (9 cm), using a 7/32
in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt
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.
Tighten the lag bolts
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only until they are pulled FIRMLY against the
wall plate
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.
DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts
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