Use and Care Manual

Installation (continued)
Installing the wall plate
(wood stud)
If you are installing this mounting system in brick
(concrete), proceed to step 5.
CAUTION: Avoid drilling near electrical wiring and water
pipes. The mounting system must be attached to a weight
bearing wall and must be installed directly onto the center
of the wood studs. Failure to observe all safety precautions
can result in serious physical injury and/or property
damage. Consult a professional installer or call customer
service if you have any questions.
CAUTION: Tighten the screws so that the wall plate is
damage the screws, greatly reducing the holding power.
CAUTION: Wood studs must be no smaller than 2 x 4
in. in size.
□
locate the stud centers in the wall. Studs are
usually spaced 16 in. apart.
□ Use the wall plate (C) as a template to mark
the installation holes. Use a level to ensure the
plate is level.
□ Use a 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) wood drill bit to drill
1.2 in. (30 mm) pilot holes.
□ Position the wall plate (C) over the installation
holes. Ensure that the plate is level and then
attach using the lag bolts (AA).
Installing the wall plate
(concrete/brick walls)
CAUTION: Avoid drilling near electrical wiring and water
pipes. The mounting system must be attached to a weight
bearing wall. Failure to observe all safety precautions can
result in serious physical injury and/or property damage.
Consult a professional installer or call customer service if
you have any questions.
CAUTION: Do not drill in mortar between bricks or into
loose concrete. Never drill into hollow brick.
□ Use the wall plate (C) as a template to mark
the installation holes. Use a level to ensure the
plate is level.
□ Use a 1/4 in. (6 mm) masonry drill bit to
slowly drill 1.4 in. (35 mm) pilot holes.
□ Insert anchors (BB) into the holes. Ensure the
surface even if covered by a layer of joint
compound or other material.
□ Position the wall plate (C) over the installation
holes. Ensure that the plate is level and then
attach using the lag bolts (AA).
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C
AA
AA
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