Trim-Tex Backerboard - Manual (Page 2)

BACKERBOARD
F IGURE 4 F IGURE 4
BACKERBOARD TM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
FOR STEEL STUD FRAMING
Place notched end of Backerboard into the
open side of steel stud, inserting the stud lip
into the notch of the Backerboard .
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Push Backerboard firmly against the flat
face of adjoining stud and flush with the front
surface.
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Insert 2 screws through metal tabs of
installation bracket into flat face of adjoining
stud.
Pull notched end of Backerboard tight
against back side of stud lip: insert 2 screws
through the stud lip face into Backerboard .
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BACKERBOARD TM
Notched End
Installation
Bracket
F IGURE 1 F IGURE 1
Insert
Screw
BACKERBOARD TM
Insert
Screw
F IGURE 2 F IGURE 2
Insert
Screws
BACKERBOARD TM
F IGURE 3 F IGURE 3
INSTALLATION
Cut Backer to
Desired Length
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F IGURE 5 F IGURE 5
Install Modified BACKERBOARD
into Stud Opening as
Shown Above
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BACKERBOARD TM
F IGURE 6 F IGURE 6
If opening between studs is larger than
Backerboard , use the adjustable slotted
holes in the metal bracket to lengthen the
Backerboard
up to / ".
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SIZE MODIFICATION
If opening between studs is less then length
of backer, remove metal bracket, cut
Backerboard
to desired length, and
reinstall bracket.
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Install modified Backerboard into stud
opening as shown in FIGURE 3 above.
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BACKERBOARD ™ BACKERBOARD ™
Backerboard is designed for studs running
in the same direction, as shown in FIGURE A.
If Studs are not in the same direction, as in
FIGURE B, install another stud (back-to-
back) as in FIGURE C.
Modify Backerboard for new opening.
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F IGURE A F IGURE A
F IGURE C F IGURE C
F IGURE B F IGURE B
STUD LAYOUT
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BACKERBOARD TM
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Fire treated BACKERBOARD is marked with a red “Fire Treated” stamp
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