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Hanging Rail
You will have selected Rails to fit your wall-to-wall measurement, less one inch.
You may be using one long Rail, or two Rails that are trimmed to fit your wall-to-
wall measurement.
1
With measuring tape and pencil, measure up 84" from the floor.
2
Using a level, draw a level line at 84".
Method a) Use a long level.
Method b) Use a short level, placed on top of a long Rail.
3
Position the Rail on the wall so the 84" line is visible through the Rail
mounting holes. Allow 1/2" space between the side wall and the Rail.
4
Circle each mounting hole with a pencil where it intersects the level line.
- If you are installing more than one Rail, complete the installation of the
first rail, then repeat those same steps to install each subsequent Rail.
Having the first Rail firmly anchored to the wall allows for a tighter fit
when butting the next. Continue along the wall leveling and marking the
holes for each additional Rail.
5.
Remove the Rail from the wall and drill each hole using a 5/16" drill bit.
- As stated previously, there is no need to locate studs. The Universal
Anchors and Screws provide maximum system strength even in a
hollow wall, drywall application.
- If you do hit a stud with the 5/16" drill bit, it is likely that you will hit
studs every 16". In this case, stop drilling, mark the hole with your
pencil, and come back to it with a smaller 5/32" hole into the stud. (See
"Mounting Rail Into Studs", page 16)
6.
Insert Anchors into the previously drilled 5/16" holes.
- Tap the Anchor into the hole, flush to the wall. Do not twist or turn the
Anchor. Twisting the Anchor will enlarge the hole and make the
installation more difficult.
7.
Return Rail to wall, align holes over Anchors, and insert Screws by
hand to hold the Rail in place.
8.
Replace the level atop the Rail to insure levelness, then tighten each
Screw using a drill with #2 phillips head screw bit attachment.
- Do not stop your drill when the screwhead is flush to the Rail. It is very
important to give each Screw 6-8 turns (about a 3 second burst with the
drill) after the head has met the Rail so that the Anchor may rosette
properly behind the wall. Do not worry about stripping out the Screw. It
cannot be over tightened.
9.
If you had 5/32" pilot holes in stud locations (see #5 above) go back
now and drill wood screws into these pilot holes.
10. Place Cover Stickers over each screw head.
SCHULTE freedomRail Training Manual
Basic Installation
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