STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
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Mount wall plate
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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: TOP RAIL = 4 in. (102 mm), BOTTOM RAIL = 16 in. (406 mm)
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For concrete applications, arm
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Level the drilling template
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directly onto concrete surface (no wall covering)
(STEP 3) must remain centered in wall plate
12
MIN.
16 in.
(406 mm)
and tape in place.
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Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
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3 ¾ in. (95 mm)
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Drill FIVE pilot holes into solid concrete (three on top).
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 ¾ in. (95 mm),
using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.
. Keep this in mind when selecting wall plate location
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
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