Sanus VLT5 - Step 2 A: Wood Stud Wall Installation; Locating and Marking Wood Studs

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STEP 2A Wood Stud Option
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and
property damage!
● Drywall covering the wall must not exceed
5/8 in. (16 mm)
● Minimum wood stud size: common 2 x 4 in.
(51 x 102 mm) nominal 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
● Minimum horizontal space between fasteners:
16 in. (406 mm)
● Stud centers must be verified – not all walls have
conventional 16 in. (406 mm) or 24 in. (610 mm)
stud spacing
1. Locate a nail/screw in the studs using the Sanus
magnetic stud finder
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provided.
2. Find the edges of the studs using the probe
of the stud finder
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3. Mark the centers of the studs with pencil.
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Min. 16 in.
(406 mm)
Max. 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
Min. 3 1/2 in.
(89 mm)
Min. 1 1/2 in.
(38 mm)