6
2A
Attach Wall Plate to Wall
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries
and property damage!
● Drywall covering the wall must not exceed
16 mm (5/8 in.)
● Minimum wood stud size: common 51 x 102 mm
(2 x 4 in.) nominal 38 x 89 mm (1½ x 3½ in.)
● Minimum horizontal space between fasteners:
406 mm (16 in.)
● Stud centers must be verified – not all walls
have conventional 406 mm (16 in.)
2-1A Verify Your Wall 2-2A Find the Stud Centers
WOOD STUD OPTION
1 2 3
Max.
16 mm
(5/8 in.)
Min.
406 mm
(16 in.)
Min. 38 mm (1 1/2 in.)
Min. 89 mm (3 1/2 in.)