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Step-by-Step Installation (continued)
Hole location options and requirements
• In-Wall installation for studs spaced 16" on-center (or more):
– Place template at least 1
1
/
4
" away from existing studs (to clear lock arms).
Template does not need to be centered between studs.
– Trace around template with pencil.
– Cut hole.
See Diagram 1, page 10 for reference.
• In-Wall installation for studs spaced 16" on-center (or more) where desired
location is closer than 1
1
/
4
" to stud:
– Place template against inside of existing stud.
– Trace around template with pencil.
– Cut hole.
See Diagram 2, page 10 for reference.
• In-Ceiling installation, in-line with joists spaced 16" on-center (or more):
– Place template against inside edge of existing joist.
– Trace around template with pencil.
– Cut hole.
– If required, install supporting cross braces inside cavity.
– Install framing material inside cavity, running parallel to existing joists,
leaving 9
7
/
8
" between frame sides.
See Diagram 3, page 11 for reference.
• In-Ceiling installation, centered, in-line with joists spaced 16" on-center
(or more):
– Center template between inside edges of existing joists.
– Trace around template with pencil.
– Cut hole.
– If required install supporting cross braces inside cavity.
– Install framing material inside cavity, running parallel to existing joists,
leaving 9
7
/
8
" between frame sides.
See Diagram 4, page 10 for reference.
