Wood Studs (spaced at 12 to 17 inches)

If anchoring directly into wood studs, use at least four (one in each corner) #14 (approx. ¼ inch dia.) wood screws with washers, of sufficient length for at least 2-½ inch embedment into the studs.

Wood Studs with Blocking (spaced at 24" max)

If adding blocking between wood studs, use minimum 2 x 4 in blocks, end-nailed into studs with two 16d (89 x 4 mm) nails or toe-nailed into studs with four 8d (64 x 3 mm) nails. Use at least four (one in each corner) #14 (approx. ¼ inch dia.) wood screws with washers, of sufficient length for at least 2-½ inch embedment into the blocking.

Metal Studs (spaced at 12 to 17 inches)

If anchoring directly to metal studs, studs must be minimum 18 gauge or 43 mil thickness (0.043 in). Use at least four (one in each corner) ¼ inch or #14 sheet metal screws with washers, of sufficient length to penetrate at least 3 threads beyond the stud.

Concrete Masonry Unit Wall

Minimum strength must be 2000 PSI.

Use at least four (one in each corner, in any available anchor slot) 3/8 inch concrete anchors of sufficient length for the embedment listed below.

• ESR 1056 for Simpson Titen HD 3/8-inch concrete anchor. Minimum 2-¾ inch (70 mm) embedment required
• ESR 3056 for Hilti KH-EZ 3/8-inch concrete anchor (for fully grouted CMU cells only). Minimum 1-5/8 inch (41.3 mm) embedment required

Anchors shall not be installed within 12 inches (305 mm) of wall edges or 1-½ inches (38 mm) of masonry block edges.

Solid Concrete Wall

Minimum strength must be 2500 PSI.

Use at least four (one in each corner, in any available anchor slot) 3/8 inch concrete anchors of sufficient length for at least 2-½ inch embedment into the wall.

• ESR 2713 for Simpson Titen HD 3/8-inch concrete anchor
• ESR 3027 for Hilti KH-EZ 3/8-inch concrete anchor

Brick Wall

(Double and Single Layer of Brick Masonry)

Minimum strength must be 2500 PSI.

Use at least four (one in each corner, in any available anchor slot) ¼ inch masonry anchors of sufficient length for the embedment listed below.

• Kwik Conn 2 (No ESR). Minimum 1-¾ inch (44.5 mm) embedment required

Brick installation is only permitted in seismic design category A or B, and where ESR anchors are not required. Ground mount only.

Struts must be minimum 12 gauge and 1-5/8 inch.

To attach the bracket to the struts, use at least four (one in each corner) 3/8 inch hex head screws with washers and strut nuts.

Channel strut shall have a maximum unsupported span of 24 inches (610 mm) and shall not be cantilevered.