Method of operation, Working in horizontal mode, Installation in joists / studs / panels – Stabila HL-100 User Manual
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3. Method of operation:
I. Hole diameter ( small / large ) :
The HL 100 can be directly installed in holes from
7
/
8
” to 3” in diameter using
the yellow locking nut (5). The large black locking nut (6) and the adapter
plate (7) are used for larger holes of 3
1
/
4
” to 4
3
/
4
” in diameter. Tighten the
locking nut until the tool is firmly in place. The conical shape centers the
HL 100 in the hole.
II. Material thickness ( min. / max. ) :
The HL 100 can be fixed in materials up to 1
1
/
2
” thick and up to 3” thick for
hole diameters larger than 1
1
/
2
”. By using the large locking nut adapter (6)
as shown below, the HL 100 can be used with materials less then 1
1
/
2
” thick,
such as TJI’s. In this case the distance from the center of the hole to the flange
to should be more than 1
1
/
2
” .
s
3.2. Working in horizontal mode
I. Installing the HL 100:
Lay out the hole location on the first joist / stud. Mark and drill required hole
size. Clean away excess wood chips and install HL 100 as described above.
s = max. 3”
3.1. Installation in joists / studs / panels
X = min. 1,5”
X