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Mount the Wall Plate
Wood Stud
For assitance in determining wall plate location, see Height Finder at sanus.com.
≤ 16 mm
(5/8 in.)
[15]
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40.6 - 61 cm
(16 - 24 in.)
75 mm
(3 in.)
[16]
Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud with an awl or thin
nail or use an edge to edge stud fi nder.
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injuries and property
damage!
Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 16 mm (5/8
in.).
Minimum wood stud size: common 51 x 102 mm (2 x 4
in.) nominal 38 x 89 mm (1½ x 3½ in.).
Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 40.6 cm
(16 in.).
Level wall plate [03] and mark hole locations.
CAUTION:
Improper use could reduce the holding power
of the lag bolt. To avoid potential injuries or property damage:
pilot holes MUST be drilled to a depth of 75 mm (3 in.), using
a 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) diameter drill bit.
[03]
Drill pilot holes as illustrated.
CAUTION:
Improper use could reduce the holding power
of the lag bolt. To avoid potential injuries or property damage:
pilot holes MUST be drilled to a depth of 75 mm (3 in.), using
a 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) diameter drill bit.
Tighten lag bolts [15] only until the washers [16] are pulled
fi rmly against the wall plate [03].
CAUTION:
Improper use could reduce the holding power
of the lag bolt. To avoid potential injuries or property damage
DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts [15].
[03]
13 mm
5.5 mm
(1/2 in.)
(7/32 in.)
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