Installation Guide

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Bench Bracket | Brewster
Every successful bracket installation begins with good plan-
ning and action. Do not wait until the last minute to order your
supports, fasteners or adhesives for installation. Make sure
that all aspects of the support substructure are considered and
discussed to ensure that your bracket installation will be smooth
and that your support products will be sufcient.
Note that this installation document should not be considered a
specic recommendation for your particular application. Federal
Brace cannot provide installation guidelines to meet the partic-
ulars of every application. This document should be considered
a help sheet that provides considerations about the general
characteristics of a particular type of support and installation.
Characteristics of the Brewster Bench Support
Bracket
Our Brewster Bench Support Brackets provide superior support
in a clean, aesthetic look. The inwardly sloped gusset gives the
bracket strength to support nearly any application while giving it
a sleek look. The Brewster Bench Support is made of 1⁄4” Steel
or Stainless Steel.
Considerations when Installing Brewster Bench
Support Brackets
Whenever installing Bench / Banquette Brackets make sure that
you are tying into a minimum of 2” support structure. You will
want the fasteners to have as much “biting” material as possible.
This will provide for a secure fastening of the brackets. Also, the
supporting substructure must be tied into the oor. Remember, a
weak substructure makes for a weak installation.
If your substructure is made of wood, we suggest with a lag
screw for fastening of your supports. If a masonry substructure
is used, a fastener anchoring system will be needed. Make sure
that whatever fasteners are used that they provide adequate and
stable securing of the supporting brackets.
With the substructure in place and sturdy, measure out your
bench bracket pattern. We suggest that you space the Bench
Bracket no greater than 16-24” apart on a standard application.
Once you have your bracket support pattern laid out you can
attach your rst bracket to the substructure. Make sure that when
you fasten the Bench Bracket that you check for level in all direc-
tions. The bracket should be straight up and down and be level
across the top ange as well as down the top ange. This will
give the best possible support result to your seat. If necessary,
shims can be placed directly behind the down ange or you may
slightly plane the support stud to allow for the bracket to sit ush
and level.
Once your rst bracket is in place you can now add the addition-
al support brackets making sure that you check them - the same
way you checked the rst. Also, use a level to test each succes-
sive bracket installed to make sure that the whole installation is
level. Placing the level across multiple bench bracket top anges
will help you read this aspect of the installation.
Brewster Bench Bracket
Installation Instructions