Bell'O 8160 - Manual (Page 13)

When mounting to solid concrete or cinder block
Figure 8
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.
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.
After you have determined your desired TV
location, tape the Installation Template (IT) in
place securely on the wall with masking tape.
Use a level to double check that the screw
holes line up vertically as shown in Figure 8.
Carefully drill two holes using a 5/16" (or
8mm) masonry drill bit in the “a” and “b”
locations noted on the Installation Template.
Each hole should be at least 3" (76mm) deep.
IT
This kit includes the TOGGLER ® brand ALLIGATOR ®
Anchors (U) for mounting in concrete walls or cinder
block. These patented anchors are the finest solid wall
anchors on the market and offer excellent holding
ability when properly installed.
Concrete Block Wall
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