Chapter 8: Installing the Switch on a Wall
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The plywood base allows you to mount the switch on two wall studs. If you
install the switch without the base, you could attach only one side to a
stud. This is because the standard distance between two studs in a wall is
41 centimeters (16 inches) while the distance between the left and right
brackets on the switch is 36.2 centimeters (14 1/4 inches).
The recommended minimum dimensions of the plywood base are listed
here:
Width: 58.4 centimeters (23 inches)
Height: 55.9 centimeters (22 inches)
Thickness: 5.1 centimeters (2 inches)
The dimensions assume the wall studs are 41 centimeters (16 inches)
apart. You may need to adjust the width of the base if the distance
between the studs in your wall is different than the industry standard.
You should install the plywood base to the wall and then install the switch
on the base. Refer to Figure 60.
Figure 60. Steps to Installing the Switch with a Plywood Base
Step 1: Install the
plywood base on
the wall.
Step 2: Install the
switch on the
plywood base.
Wall
Plywood
Base
Wall Studs
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