Heartland VALUE Series Assembly Manual page 66

PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
LW
2 x 3 x 23-7/8"
(5,1 x 7,6 x 60,6 cm)
PT
x1
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
x2
LOFT JOIST ASSEMBLY
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BEGIN
Install LW and PT flush to bottom of top plate and flush at seam.
1
Secure with (2) 3" nails at wall studs and (4) 3" nails at seam.
Flush
Clamp or hold joist assembly in place flush to top plate and flush against wall stud.
2
Drill through wall stud with 7/16" drill bit using hole in joist assembly as a guide.
3
Line up holes of joist assembly with holes in studs.
Secure joist with (2) hex bolts, flat washers and lock nuts at both sides (Fig. A).
Flush
Pre-Drill
Repeat STEPS 2 - 3 to install second loft joist at the 2nd stud from the 10' wall.
FINISH
Your loft support and joists are now installed.
LOFT JOIST INSTALLATION
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
Joist Assembly
Joist Assembly
Fig. A
x14
x4
LW
10' WALL
LEVEL
10' WALL
64
3" (7,6 cm)
5-1/2" (14 cm) Hex bolt,
2 washers and locknut
PT
Flush
at seam
Flush
Flush
Pre-Drill