Steel-Lite Hollow Metal Frame Installation On Wood or Metal Stud Walls Pre-Construction (Before Drywall Is Hung)

1. You will have been furnished an appropriate amount of one type of steel or wood stud wall anchors.
2. Loose anchors are installed by forcing the anchor between the inside of the rabbet and the return. Put anchor into place at an angle and twist until horizontal.
3. Place wood spreader at sill. Note: setup and welded frame may have a spreader bar welded across sill. Remove spreader bar and discard. Do not rely on spreader bar as an accurate jig.
4. Shoot floor knee.
5. Set floor runner channels and install steel stud channels or wood studs.
6. Add wood spreader at center of frame.
7. Plumb jambs.
8. Level head.
Caution: Care should be taken to insure the frame is absolutely plumb and square. An improper frame installation will effect the performance of the opening.
9. Square corners.
10. Attach steel studs or wood studs to anchors.