Sanus BLT2 - STEP 2 A: Wood Stud Installation; Wood Stud Installation Precautions; Locating and Drilling for Wood Studs; Securing Wall Plate to Wood Studs

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Max. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm)
Min. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential
personal injury or property damage!
● Drywall covering the wall
must not exceed 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
● Minimum wood stud size:
nominal 2 x 4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 cm)
actual 1 ½ x 3 ½ in. (3.8 x 8.9 cm)
● Minimum horizontal space
between fasteners:16 in. (40.6 cm)
● Stud centers must be verified
STEP 2A
Wood Stud Installation
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LOCATE
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VERIFY
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MARK
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2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
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POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP:
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DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
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REMOVE TEMPLATE
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SECURELY TIGHTEN
All four lag bolts
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MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate
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Ensure the wall plate is
securely fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step.
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
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