Figure 15: TC42 body with steel frame.
NOTE: After frame is assembled, make
sure to have the side of the frame with-
out the screw holes facing toward the
inside of the room.
FLAT SIDE
OF FRAME
SIDE OF FRAME
WITH SCREW
HOLES
FLAT SIDE
OF FRAME
NOTE: AFTER FRAME IS ASSEMBLED, MAKE
SURE TO HAVE THE SIDE OF THE FRAME
WITHOUT THE SCREW HOLES FACING
TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE ROOM.
1. Top Frame Assembly
Lay out the horizontal header stud (5) on
a large flat surface. (Position all pieces
on their narrow edges as shown in the
illustration- (Figure 14).
Position the two 15 1/2” center studs (4)
perpendicular to the horizontal header
stud, and align with the two innermost
sets of screw holes. Fasten with the
screws (1) provided.
Position the 41 1/4” horizontal stud plate
(6) at the bottom end and perpendicular
to the vertical center studs (4). Align the
bottom ends of the vertical center studs to
the two innermost sets of screw holes and
fasten with the screws provided.
2. Attach Side Studs (Legs)
Lay the inner vertical side studs (2) so
that it’s top end aligns with the 2nd set of
screw holes of the header stud (5). The
side stud should attach to, and be per-
pendicular to the 41 1/4” stud plate (6).
Fasten with the screws provided.
Fasten the vertical outer side studs (3) to
the ends of the horizontal header stud (5).
Position the base plate (7) at the bottom
of the inner and outer side stud legs and
fasten with the screws provided.
Turn the assembled frame over and install
screws to the remaining fastening points.
3. Attach the Assembled Frame to the
Unit
Align the assembled frame to the unit
framing brackets (Figure 15). Align the
framing plates (8) to the fastening points
through the access holes in the outer side
studs (3).
4. Secure to Existing Framing
Secure the frame assembly to existing
framing through the horizontal top stud
(5) and the base plates (7).
5. Install Non-combustible Board
Use drywall screws to install the concrete
board.
SIDE OF FRAME
WITH SCREW HOLES
Steel frame assembly instructions
FRAMING
BRACKETS
Figure 16: New TC42 updated body with cement board.
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