STEP 2A
Wood Stud Option
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 1½ x 3½ 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)
or 24 in. (610 mm) stud spacing
1.
Locate a nail/screw in the studs
using the Sanus magnetic stud
16
finder
provided.
2.
Find the edges of the studs using the
probe of the stud finder
3.
Mark the centers of the studs with
a pencil.
12
1
16
.
16
Min. 16 in. (406 mm)
Max. 5/8 in. (16 mm)
2
16
Min. 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)
3
Min. 3 1/2 in. (89 mm)