STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate to Wall
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury or 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 center must be verified
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Locate your studs. 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 plate
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Max. 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
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at your desired height and line up the holes with your stud center line. Level the wallplate and mark the hole locations.
Min. 16 in.
(406 mm)
Wood Stud Option
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