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13.1 Mounting the ManaBloc between studs
Dimensions in these instructions are for 16" stud
centers and must be adjusted for other stud spacing.
Once the general location of the ManaBloc has been
determined (see “12.2 Location” on Page 27), the
ManaBloc may be mounted to a suitable surface
between a pair of adjacent studs. For 16" stud
spacing, the mounting straps (part number 45716) can
simplify installation.
1. Lay the ManaBloc, plastic brackets down, on
a suitable at surface that is large enough to
accommodate the full length of the ManaBloc.
Place a mounting strap under each plastic mounting
bracket (located at the top and bottom ends of the
ManaBloc). Attach the plastic mounting bracket at
one end of the ManaBloc to the two outer center
holes of a mounting strap using the provided self-
tapping pan-head screws. The screw heads must
be on the accessible side of the mounting strap.
Repeat at the other end of the ManaBloc. Tighten
screws securely.
2. Standing behind the stud wall, measure up from
the oor and make a mark on the back of one of the
studs to represent the top of the ManaBloc. (See
illustration.)
This mark should be between four feet and six
feet from the oor but may be at any height,
provided the height will allow all valves on the
ManaBloc to be accessible. With a framing square
or level, transfer and mark the noted height on
the other stud.
NOTE: A residence intended for disabled persons may
require that the ManaBloc be mounted lower in the
wall to provide access.
3. Standing behind the stud wall, hold the ManaBloc
facing away from you and align the top of the
UPPER mounting strap to the line on the stud that
you made in Step 2. Loosely attach this mounting
strap ush to the back outer edge of one stud using
a ¾" or longer drywall or other suitable wood screw
(A). (See illustration.)
13 Mounting the ManaBloc
Additional Tools and Materials
• Electric Drill
• #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Pencil or Pen
• Permanent Marking Pen*
• Framing Square
• Tape Measure
• ¾" and 1¼" Wood Drill Bits
• ManaBloc Wrench* - for compression ManaBlocs only
• Wood or Drywall Screws - ½" or longer
• ½" or ¾" Plywood - when ush mounting ManaBloc
Measure up from the oor while standing
behind the stud wall. Mark a location for the
top of the ManaBloc.
4. Line up the LOWER mounting strap with the back
outer edge of the stud and attach it in the same
manner (B). Attach the remaining strap ends (C and
D) to the other stud, and tighten all screws.
*Optional