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Tools Required
Phillips head screw driver
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Stud finder for drywall installation
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Level
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1/2" socket & socket wrench and/or 1/2" open-end wrench
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Drill, 3/16" (5mm) drill bit for wood stud installation and 3/8" (10mm) masonry drill bit for concrete/brick installation
Step 1: Wall Plate Installation
a) Wood Stud Installation
NOTE: When mounting to wood studs, the two wood studs must be a minimum of 16" apart.
Use a high-quality electronic stud finder (commercially available) to locate dead center of two studs and mark
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their locations with a pencil.
With the help of an assistant, and using a bubble level to ensure the wall plate is level, position the wall plate
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against the wall in the desired mounting location.
Mark the right and the left positions of the small horizontal slots that are in alignment with the studs.
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You should mark two positions total.
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Pre-drill a 3/16" hole to a depth of approximately 3" in the wall stud at each marked location.
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Place the wall plate against the wall and line up the mounting slots with the drilled holes. Check the bubble level
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to verify that the wall plate is level.
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For each location, insert bolt (I) into the wall.
Tighten the bolt with the 1/2" socket or 1/2" open-end wrench by turning clockwise until tight.
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CAUTION: Do not over-tighten bolts - doing so may cause unnecessary damage to the wall.
CAUTION: Do not release the wall plate until it is properly mounted and secured to the wall.
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