Manual

BACKERBOARD
FIGURE 4FIGURE 4
BACKERBOARD
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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
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Notched End
Installation
Bracket
FIGURE 1FIGURE 1
Insert
Screw
BACKERBOARD
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Insert
Screw
FIGURE 2FIGURE 2
Insert
Screws
BACKERBOARD
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FIGURE 3FIGURE 3
INSTALLATION
Cut Backer to
Desired Length
BACKERBOARD
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FIGURE 5FIGURE 5
Install Modified BACKERBOARD
into Stud Opening as
Shown Above
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BACKERBOARD
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FIGURE 6FIGURE 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
B
ackerboard
to desired length, and
reinstall bracket.
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Install modified B
ackerboard
into stud
opening as shown in FIGURE 3 above.
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BACKERBOARD
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BACKERBOARD
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B
ackerboard
is designed for studs running
in the same direction, as shown in FIGUREA.
If Studs are not in the same direction, as in
FIGURE B, install another stud (back-to-
back) as in FIGURE C.
Modify B
ackerboard
for new opening.
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FIGURE AFIGURE A
FIGURE CFIGURE C
FIGURE BFIGURE B
STUD LAYOUT
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BACKERBOARD
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Select BACKERBOARD appropriate to your application.
Fire treated BACKERBOARD is marked with a red “Fire Treated” stamp
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