STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate to Wall
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: nominal 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) actual 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
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 wall plate
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3.
Drill pilot holes using a 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter drill bit. .
IMPORTANT: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 2 ½ in. (64 mm).
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≤ 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
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at your desired height and line up the holes with your stud center line. Level and mark the hole locations.
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NOTE: TV shifts
4.27 in. (108.6 mm)
to the right or left
when in the home
position. Consider
this when select-
ing the location of
your wall mount.
Wood Stud Option
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2½ in. (64 mm)
1/8 in.
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(3 mm)