Multiple attachment options for ceiling wire connections tie back to a light-gauge metal stud wall framing assembly. Option 1 utilizes a 1-inch by 1-inch by 12-gauge by 3-inch clip angle fastened to the gypsum board and metal stud using two number 10 sheet metal screws at 2 inches on center. Option 2 introduces a minimum 362S137-33 backing stud spanning at least two wall studs, secured with two number 10 by 1-1/4 inch sheet metal screws at each stud. Option 3 provides a direct connection and a gypsum board connection utilizing a 1-inch by 1-inch by 12-gauge by 3/4-inch clip angle anchored with number 10 sheet metal screws. The bracing wire features four tight turns in 1 inch typically.
MTL. STUD, 20 GA MIN OPTION 3 - DIRECT CONNECTION OPTION 3 - GYP BD CONNECTION MTL. STUD 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3" CLIP ANGLE OPTION 1 OPTION 2 GYP. BD. 2 #10 SMS @ 2" O.C. 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3/4" CLIP ANGLE. FASTEN TO BACKING STUD USING #10 X 1-1/4" SMS. 362S137-33 MIN. BACKING STUD. SPAN 2 WALL STUDS MIN. FASTEN BACKING TO WALL STUDS USING (2) #10 X 1-1/4" SMS AT EACH STUD. (1) #10 SMS 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3/4" CLIP ANGLE MTL. STUD, 20 GA MIN (2) #10 SMS TO FRAMING 1" X 1" X 12 GA X 3/4" CLIP ANGLE GYP. BD. 4 TIGHT TURNS IN 1" TYP. 4 TIGHT TURNS IN 1" TYP.
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