Leviton 42" Structred Media Cabinet

[jwagner010]

I want to install a Leviton 42" Structred Media Cabinet in an existing wall which has been built with 1-5/8" Metal studs with dry wall over them.  the studs are 16" on center.  Any thoughts on the best way to secure a Leviton 42" Structred Media Cabinet in this type of wall.  PS. there is plenty of space for the cabinet as the wall is hollow.

 

[Del91574]

How much weight is going to be in the cabinet? Are the studs sandwiched between sheetrock or only on 1 side? Is this just firring over another material?
 
1 5/8" + 1/2" nominal isn't too deep for flush mounting, let alone clearing the knockouts.....

 

[jwagner010]

Sheetrock only one side. Wall is only 55 inches high (old shaped room, think of it as a large crawl space I guess) hence why they used these studs I guess?

No unusually weight requirements will have a router, SIP box and distribution for data, video and telephone in the cabinet

 

[Del91574]

Depending on the stud configuration, I'd see if you can fill the "C" section of the stud to keep them from racking when securing the enclosure.
 
Since you didn't mention accesibility from the back side, after stiffening up the steel studs you could either screw to them or possibly use toggles.

 

[Neurorad]

Or, just add some wood studs if you have access from 1 side.

 

[Del91574]

I think the issue would be closing the cavity, which is why I alluded to filling the steel with wood to fight the twisting nature.
 
If that isn't possible, I'm sure some 3/16" toggles evenly spaced would spread the load enough...only issue might be you'd need to put enough in to even the load side to side.