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Anchor Installation: Core-drill Retro-fit
(Typical Concrete Pool Deck Installation)
Your deck MUST have:
• Minimum footing size: 3’ - 6” x 3’ - 6” x 10” thick.
• Minimum concrete strength: 2500 psi
• Reinforcement: #5 rebar EW top & bottom
1.
Mark the center of the anchor location on your deck using the guidelines on page 4. Also
mark the center for the fixing anchor 3 1/2” from the center anchor.
2.
Using a 3” diameter core-drill bit, drill a 3” diameter hole at the anchor location. Make sure
to keep the bit square to the deck. Drill straight down to a depth of at least 6”. Then use a 1
1/2” drill bit for the fixing anchor, drilling down at least 4”
NOTE: Create a depth marker on the drill bit with black electrical tape to make sure you drill to the right depth.
If you drill through the deck you may need to use the saw-cut installation instructions.
3.
Remove plug and clean out the holes with a wire brush. Insert an air nozzle to the bottom
of the hole. Use a pump or compressed air to blow out the hole. A heat-gun may be helpful
in drying out the hole.
continued on page 6
TOOLS REQUIRED:
CORE DRILL
MARKING PEN
3” CORE DRILL BIT
AIR NOZZLE & PUMP/COMP.
1 1/2” CORE DRILL BIT
HEAT GUN (OPTIONAL)
EPOXY (ANCHOR ADHESIVE)* MASKING TAPE
*Use HILTI RE-500-SD adhesive anchor or SIMPSON SET-XP
anchor adhesive or equivalant.
NOTE: Your local codes may require one or more permits. Check with your local building codes for the proper
permit requirements.
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