Metolious training board installation guide

How to install a Metolius Training Board
http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/pdf/Training_Board_Brochure.pdf

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[gatonocturno2]

@metolius I need to install mine in a doorway made of bricks,I guess I have to use steel dowels?. Btw, all countries (excepting 2 or 3) officialy use decimal metric system, please have the measurements also in centimeters... thanks in advance!

[metolius]

@gatonocturno2 You will want to attach the mounting board will concrete anchors.

[DownstairsTunes]

Question: I want to mount mine above an wide interior doorway, the concrete is only 2 inches thick, can I just get some bolts and a drill bit that are the same size as the holes in the hangboard, and bolt it right to the concrete? Or should I also put plywood in between?

[metolius]

@DownstairsTunes You still want to mount it to a piece of plywood because I don't think they make concrete bolts that are small enough plus it might be hard to get it to line up with all the holes on the board. And you definitely don't want to make the screw hole in the finger board any larger as this could weaken the board.

[metolius]

@markjburns #10 x 3 inch will be fine. It's always good to err on the side of over kill.

If you put a little dish soap on the screws it will make them easier to drive in, and quieter too.

[markjburns]

@metolius I had to purchase # 10 screws because they didn't have 3 inch # 9 screws, only 2-1/4 inch. Is this ok?

[metolius]

@philros1 I think that should be fine. I would use 4 or 5 screws to attach to both of the horizontal studs and 2 screws for the single vertical stud. 9 or 10 screws in total should make a secure mount.

[philros1]

I will be installing the Metolius Slim Gym above my walk-in closet door which does not have an actual door frame, if that makes sense. The wall is flush. Will this be a problem? I will be using the horizontal stud that is right above the door opening and the other horizontal stud right where the wall meets with the ceiling just like was shown in the video. There is also one vertical stud that connects the two so it kind of makes a capital "I". Should I be fine?

[metolius]

@SirMarcGermani You would still need a backing-board with a concrete wall because the concrete anchors are too big of a diameter for the small screw holes on the finger-board. And you definitely don't want to drill out the finger-board holes to make the larger bolts fit because it will weaken the finger-board. You can generate a few hundred of pounds of force doing pull-ups so it is very important the board is attached securely.