Installation to Metal Studs
WARNING
•Drywall must be 1/2" or thicker, and metal stud must be 24 gauge or thicker.
•Make sure that the wall will safely support the combined load of the equipment and all attached hardware and components.
•Make sure that togglers are anchored into the center of the studs. The use of an "edge to edge" stud finder is highly recommended.
1 | Using a stud finder, locate and mark the edges of the metal stud used in mounting this product. Use of an edge |
to edge stud finder is highly recommended. Use a level to draw a level, vertical line down the center of the stud. |
Level wall plate, and mark the center of the six mounting holes. Make sure that the mounting holes are on the stud centerlines. Drill two 1/2" holes through drywall and metal studs. Note: It may be necessary to drill 5/32" pilot holes prior to drilling 1/2" holes. Install togglers (P) as shown in figure 1.3. Loosely fasten wall plate to wall using six
fig. 1.3
1 |
| drill |
| O | 1/2" |
| hole | |
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Pivot end of toggler (O).
2
O
fig. 1.4
P
Push into hole.
3
O
Rotate toggler (O) clockwise to wedge it against inside walls of metal stud.
4
O
Slide plastic cap forward while pulling back firmly on ring.
N
A
O
5
O
Break off excess.
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