STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate to Wall
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)
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Minimum wood stud size: nominal 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) actual 1 ½ x 3 ½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
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Minimum horizontal space between lag bolts: 16 in. (406 mm)
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1.
Locate your stud. Verify and mark the center of the stud by finding the stud edges using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge-to-edge stud finder.
2.
Position the wall template
1
≤ 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
12
15
at your desired height and line up the holes with your stud center line. Level the template and tape in place.
Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)
Wood Stud Option
2
15