STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate
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)
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Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (406 mm)
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Stud centers must be verified
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MAX 5/8 in. (16 mm)
16 in.
(406 mm)
Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl, a thin nail,
or an edge to edge stud finder.
10
MIN.
Wood Stud
Installation
2
Level the drilling template
center of your studs, then tape in place.
and align the hole pattern over the
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