10
4 Remove the safe and use a
3
⁄8" masonry bit to drill the anchor holes.
Reposition the safe over the holes and install the expansion anchors
and washers through the safe interior. Use a minimum of
3
⁄8" x 4"
expansion-type anchor bolts and 1
3
⁄4" steel washers inside the safe
body to reinforce the safe wall at the anchor position.
5 Fill the holes in the safe interior with high-temperature silicone
caulking and reposition the carpeting “X” cut out. The caulking will
hold the carpet in place.
FRAMED WALL
IMPORTANT: PRE-DRILL THE PASS-THROUGH HOLES IN THE SAFE BACK
AND FLOOR PRIOR TO ANCHORING THE SAFE TO THE FLOOR OR WALL
.
Anchoring to a framed wall requires the location of your anchor holes
align with the center of your wall studs, which are normally spaced 16"
on-center. However, you must check to verify the actual position of the
studs before drilling your safe.
1 To align your safe and mounting holes with the studs, place a piece of
masking tape across the top-rear edge of your safe. Measure and mark
the center of your safe on the tape.
2 Find the centers of the studs and mark them on the wall where they
can b
e seen above the safe. Find the midpoint between the stud centers
and mark it as well. The centerline of the safe and the centerline of the
studs should align with the safe in place.
3 Mark the center of the safe interior. Measure the distance from the
stud centerline to each stud center (approximately 8"). Measure out
from the centerline in your safe interior this same distance to locate
the two stud center lines within your safe (Figure 4).
4 The point you should drill is 2" down from the top of the safe on each
of these stud centers (Figure 4). Mark these spots on the safe’s interior
with a marker. Using a sharp utility knife, cut a 2" x 2" “X” in the
carpet on your marks.
5 Move the safe away from the wall and, using a high-speed bit designed
for drilling metal, drill through the steel safe wall.
05-142-BSF_Safe OM 10/12/05 4:13 PM Page 10
To Next Page
Loading...