Warning, Installation to metal stud – Peerless-AV HT642 - Installation User Manual
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ISSUED: 08-18-08 SHEET #: 125-9012-4 12-19-13
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
centerline. Drill six 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.
6
• 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.
WARNING
Installation to Metal Stud
Rotate toggler (
K
)
clockwise to wedge it
against inside walls
of metal stud.
Push into hole.
Pivot end of toggler (
K
).
Slide plastic cap
forward while pulling
back firmly on ring.
Break off excess.
K
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
• Product must be mounted through drywall that has a
minimum thickness of 1/2" and into metal studs, 26
gauge or heavier.
• Make sure that togglers are anchored into the center
of the stud. The use of an "edge to edge" stud finder
is highly recommended.
WARNING