Solid Mount Setup

This guide walks you through how to assemble, install, adjust, and inspect the Beta Block Solid Mount. The Solid Mount is designed to turn your Beta Block into a stable, removable home training setup when attached to an appropriate backing board.

Before installing, read through this guide completely and confirm that your backing board, mounting location, hardware, and training area are appropriate for your setup. Wall construction varies, and the user is responsible for choosing a secure mounting location and properly installing the Solid Mount before use.

The Solid Mount is for climbing training only. It is not climbing protection, fall protection, personal protective equipment, or life-safety equipment.

Choosing a Backing Board

Do not install the Beta Block Solid Mount directly into drywall. Drywall is not an appropriate mounting surface for the Solid Mount and should not be used as the only material supporting the mount.

The Solid Mount must be attached to a secure backing board that is properly installed to structural framing or another appropriate load-bearing structure. Wall construction varies, and it is the user’s responsibility to choose a safe mounting location, appropriate backing board, and proper installation method.

A common setup is a solid wood backing board, such as a 2x6 or thicker board, securely fastened into wall studs using appropriate structural fasteners. (not included) The backing board should be flat, solid, and installed so it does not flex, shift, or pull away from the wall during training.

A properly installed backing board helps spread the load across a larger surface area and gives the Solid Mount a stronger, more stable base for training. Before installing the Solid Mount, confirm that the backing board is secure, does not flex, and is appropriate for the type of training you plan to do.

Do not use the Solid Mount if the backing board, wall, fasteners, or mounting surface feels loose, weak, damaged, or unstable.

Beta Block Hangboards include:

2 - Beta Blocks
2 - Training Loops
2 - Solid Base
2 - T-nut
2 - Post
8 - 2 1/2" screws
1 - T20 bit

Single Mounts include:

1 - Solid Base
1 - T-nut
1 - Post
4 - 2 1/2" screws

Assembly and installation of a Solid Mount

STEP 1:
Place the T-nut into the back of the base. Make sure to align the t-nut with the pegs before pressing it in. This is a tight fit.

STEP 2:
Thread the post in from the front. You will need to use a 14mm wrench for this. The post will cut its own threads into the plastic of the mount. Tighten just until the post is flush with the base.

STEP 3:
Pick your mounting location and use the 4 included screws to attach the mount. Start in a corner and use an "X" pattern. These do not need to be overly tight.

STEP 4:
Place a Beta Block onto the Solid Mount to help adjust the tension. A 14mm wrench is required for adjustment and is not included. The spacer is slightly oversized and will compress as you tighten the post.

Tighten the post until the Beta Block feels tight on the mount and no longer freely moves. Then loosen the post slightly until the Beta Block can move smoothly without binding or wobbling.

The Beta Block should feel secure, but it should not be difficult to install, rotate, flip, or remove.

Installing a Beta Block on a Solid Mount

Hold the Beta Block at a slight angle when sliding it onto the post. Once aligned, slide the Beta Block all the way down to the base of the mount and pull down gently to fully seat the Beta Block.

Removing a Beta Block from a Solid Mount

Hold the Beta Block from the bottom edge. Pull the Block toward you against the post and slide up while applying light pressure.

The Beta Block should come off smoothly when it is aligned correctly. If the Beta Block feels too tight or difficult to remove, check the mount adjustment before use.

Safety and Use Responsibility

Before Each Use

  • Confirm the Beta Block is fully seated on the Solid Mount before training.
  • Confirm the Solid Mount is securely attached to the backing board.
  • Confirm the post is tight and does not wobble.
  • Confirm the backing board is secure, does not flex, and is properly attached to structural framing or another appropriate load-bearing structure.
  • Do not use cracked, loose, damaged, worn, deformed, improperly installed, or unstable equipment.
  • Do not shock load the Beta Block System.
  • Stop use immediately if anything shifts, loosens, cracks, creaks, flexes, or feels unsafe.

Important Warnings

Beta Blocks and Solid Mounts are climbing training tools only. They are not climbing protection, fall protection, personal protective equipment, or life-safety equipment.

Do not fall onto, jump onto, shock load, or use the Beta Block System to catch dynamic falls. Do not use damaged equipment, improperly installed mounts, unsafe backing boards, unsafe anchors, or unstable setups.

Do not install the Solid Mount directly into drywall. The Solid Mount must be attached to an appropriate backing board that is securely installed to structural framing or another appropriate load-bearing structure.

Smaller edges and fewer-finger positions can create significantly higher stress on the fingers, hands, elbows, and shoulders. Train within your ability and stop if you feel pain, sharp discomfort, or abnormal strain.

Children should not use the Beta Block System without adult supervision.

User Responsibility

Climbing training carries inherent risk. By using the Beta Block System, you understand and accept the risks involved with strength training, finger training, hanging, pulling, mounted setups, installation, and use of third-party accessories.

You are responsible for your setup, installation, mounting location, backing board selection, hardware selection, accessory selection, training intensity, edge selection, finger position, and safe use of the product.

Wall construction, stud condition, backing board quality, fastener selection, accessory quality, and training conditions vary. The user is responsible for confirming that all mounting surfaces, anchors, hardware, backing boards, and accessories are appropriate for the intended use before training.