When mounting to solid concrete or cinder block
This kit includes the TOGGLER® brand ALLIGATOR® | Figure 8 | |
Anchors (U) for mounting in concrete walls or cinder |
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block. These patented anchors are the finest solid wall |
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anchors on the market and offer excellent holding |
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ability when properly installed. |
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After you have determined your desired TV |
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location, tape the Installation Template (IT) in | IT |
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place securely on the wall with masking tape. |
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Use a level to double check that the screw |
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holes line up vertically as shown in Figure 8. |
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Carefully drill two holes using a 5/16" (or |
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8mm) masonry drill bit in the “a” and “b” |
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locations noted on the Installation Template. |
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Each hole should be at least 3" (76mm) deep. |
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Do not drill into mortar joints! Mortar joints are in between the concrete blocks where the cement is. These joints are typically not strong enough to hold heavy loads. You need to drill the holes at least one inch from the joint to provide adequate strength. Use a standard drill with a new masonry drill bit to drill the holes. Do not use a hammer drill because it can damage the hole or break out the back of the concrete wall which will not give adequate support to the anchor.
Because drilling an accurate and clean hole is essential to securing your mount, be sure to use a new drill bit. An old drill bit can not only make an uneven hole, it can also break out the back of the concrete block which can diminish the holding ability of the anchor.
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