Ceiling suspension wire is anchored to a metal stud wall framing assembly using two distinct attachment options. Option 1 utilizes a 1-inch by 1-inch by 12-gauge by 3-inch clip angle fastened to the metal stud through gypsum board with two number 10 sheet metal screws spaced at 2 inches on center, with the ceiling wire secured through the clip angle. Option 3 provides a direct connection utilizing a 1-inch by 1-inch by 12-gauge by 3/4-inch clip angle fastened to a 20-gauge minimum metal stud with one number 10 sheet metal screw. The suspension wire features four tight turns in 1 inch typically.
MTL. STUD, 20 GA MIN OPTION 3 - DIRECT CONNECTION MTL. STUD 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3" CLIP ANGLE OPTION 1 GYP. BD. 2 #10 SMS @ 2" O.C. (1) #10 SMS 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3/4" CLIP ANGLE 4 TIGHT TURNS IN 1" TYP. MTL. STUD, 20 GA MIN OPTION 3 - DIRECT CONNECTION MTL. STUD 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3" CLIP ANGLE OPTION 1 GYP. BD. 2 #10 SMS @ 2" O.C. (1) #10 SMS 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3/4" CLIP ANGLE 4 TIGHT TURNS IN 1" TYP.
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