Peerless-AV WSP701 - Installation - Manual (Page 2)

ISSUED: 10-30-09 SHEET #: 095-9294-3 09-25-10 2 of 9
Use a stud fi nder to locate the edges of the studs.
Use of an edge-to-edge stud fi nder is highly
recommended. Draw a vertical line down the center
of each stud. Place wall plate (A) on wall as a
template. Level plate, and mark the center of the
four mounting holes. Make sure that the mounting
holes are on the stud centerlines. Drill four 1/2"
(13 mm) holes.
NOTE: It may be necessary to drill
5/32" (4 mm) pilot holes prior to drilling 1/2" (13 mm)
holes. Install togglers (D) as shown in detail 1.
1 DETAIL 1
FIGURE 1.1
Installing Wall Plate 1-2
Loosely fasten wall plate (A) to wall using four
1/4-20 x 2-1/2" screws (E) and four washers (F) as
shown in fi gure 1.1. Level, hold, and then tighten all
screws.
Installing Wall Plate to Metal Stud
Walls
• Drywall must be 1/2" (13 mm) or thicker, and metal stud must be 24 gauge or thicker.
• Make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. The use of an "edge to edge" stud
fi nder is highly recommended.
• Installer must verify that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the equipment and all
attached hardware and components.
WARNING
D
1
2
3
4
5
A
D
E
F
top fl ange
faces up
20"
24"
16"
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