3 Mount the Wall Plate
Solid Concrete and Concrete Block
1.
Level the wall plate [01] and mark the hole locations.
2.
Drill pilot holes as illustrated. Pilot holes MUST be drilled to a
depth of 75 mm (3 in.) using a 10 mm (3/8 in.) diameter drill
bit. Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
3.
Insert anchors [06]. Be sure the anchors [06] seat fl ush with
solid concrete or concrete block.
4.
Tighten the lag bolts [04] only until the washers [05] are pulled
against the wall plate [01].
CAUTION:
Avoid potential injuries or property damage!
Mount the wall plate [01] directly onto the concrete surface.
Minimum solid concrete thickness: 203 mm (8 in.).
Minimum concrete block size: 203 x 203 x 406 mm (8 x 8 x 16
in.).
Do not over-tighten the lag bolts [04].
Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 406 mm (16
in.).
1
[01]
3
[06]
[06]
13 mm
10 mm
(1/2 in.)
(3/8 in.)
2
75 mm
(3 in.)
4
[05]
[06]
[04]
[01]
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