Attach Wall Plate
STEP 2A
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injuries and 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: common 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) nominal 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 – not all walls have conventional 16 in. (406 mm) stud spacing
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Locate a nail/screw in the studs using the Sanus magnetic stud finder
finder
. Mark the centers of the studs with a pencil.
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2.
Level the wall plate
and mark the hole locations in the center of the studs.
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Min. 16 in.
(406 mm)
Max. 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
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Wood Stud Installation
provided. Find the edges of the studs using the probe of the stud
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