Heartland VALUE Series Assembly Manual page 82

PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
NK
2 x 3 x 48" (5,1 x 7,6 x 121,9 cm)
PT
x1
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
x1
LOFT JOIST ASSEMBLY
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BEGIN
Install NK 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 hex bolts, flat washers and lock nuts at both sides (Fig. A).
Flush
Pre-Drill
Fig. A
FINISH
Your loft supports are now installed.
LOFT JOIST INSTALLATION
NK
Flush
at seam
Joist Assembly
12' WALL
x16
x2
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
12' WALL
LEVEL
80
3" (7,6 cm)
5-1/2" (14 cm) Hex bolt,
2 washers and locknut
Flush
Pre-Drill
Flush