2x4 studs have compressive force to hold up over 1,000 pounds each when constructing a load bearing wall, so I don't think that is a limiting factor. But I am not a structural engineer, so consulting one would not be a bad idea.
Jason On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, 10:21 AM Chris Sparadeo <sparadeo.ch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Jason, > > I’m still wondering if there is an IBC reference for weight. The Discover > manual only states: > > “ For structural and seismic stability, the AES Battery must be mounted > onto a vertical supporting surface strong enough to support a minimum of > 227 kg (500 lbs) per battery. Failure to follow these instructions can > result in death or serious injury.” > > Other than asking a structural engineer, how can I be sure that the wall > is rated to 4,500 lbs? > > On Tue, Sep 6, 2022 at 9:20 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> That won't be a problem as long as they are spread across several studs. >> Even 2x4 studs would be fine. Check the installation manual for details. >> The shear and pull out strength of the fasteners will be the limiting >> factor, not the wall itself unless very poorly constructed. >> >> >> https://assets.discoverbattery.com/documents/03_aes/805_product_manual/gui-aes-wall-mount-bracket-installation-guide.pdf >> >> Jason Szumlanski >> Florida Solar Design Group >> >> >> >> On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, 8:59 AM Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches < >> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I have a project where I am contemplating hanging 9 Discover AES >>> batteries on a wall. Each battery is around 200 lbs, and although the stud >>> wall is a bulky 2”x6” with 16” OC…I have apprehensions that hanging almost >>> a ton of battery on the wall is a good idea. I’ve seen it done in other >>> install photos, however I can’t seem to find and good building code that >>> would inform my decision. >>> >>> Does anyone out there have a building code reference or experience that >>> might help? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> -Chris >>> -- >>> Chris Sparadeo >>> >>> >>> C_802-369-4458 >>> H_802-728-3059 >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try >>> the other: >>> https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> -- > Chris Sparadeo > > > C_802-369-4458 > H_802-728-3059 >
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