Heartland VALUE Series Assembly Manual page 38

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)
x1
LOFT JOIST ASSEMBLY
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BEGIN
Install LW and PT fl ush to bottom of top plate and fl ush at seam.
1
Secure with (2) 3" nails at wall studs and (4) 3" nails at seam.
LW
Flush
Flush
at seam
Clamp or hold joist assembly in place fl ush to top plate and fl ush 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, fl at washers and lock nuts at both sides (Fig. A).
Flush
Pre-Drill
Fig. A
FINISH
Your loft supports are now installed.
LOFT JOIST INSTALLATION
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
10' WALL
Joist Assembly
10' WALL
36
x14
3" (7,6 cm)
x2
5-1/2" (14 cm) Hexb bolt,
2 washers and locknut
PT
LEVEL
Flush
Flush
Pre-Drill