EZINST-1/7/16
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STEP 4:
Core drill at least a 4” [10 cm] diameter hole at the desired location for the lift anchor
socket. The hole will need to be at least 7” [18 cm] deep to allow for the grounding lug
which protrudes from the bottom of the anchor. Depending on the thickness of your
concrete slab, you may drill completely through the slab and into the underlying dirt. If you
have drilled all the way through your deck you need to saw cut the deck and pour a new
footing according to the deck requirements at the beginning of this section.
TIP:
Use the electrical tape to make a mark on your drill bit at 7” [18 cm] as a
depth mark to tell you when to stop drilling.
STEP 5:
Clean out the hole and make sure your hole is deep enough to allow the anchor to be flush
with the finished deck surface.
STEP 6:
Ground the anchor according to your local code requirements. (This may require
additional drilling and/or other tools).
STEP 7:
Carefully insert the anchor into the hole and pour some cement or epoxy around the
anchor to provide support enough to check for plumb.
TIP:
Fill the hole about 1/3 full of cement or epoxy prior to inserting the anchor.
As you insert the anchor rotate it back and forth so that you can evenly distribute
the cement or epoxy around the anchor.
STEP 8:
Check the anchor for level and
plumb and pour hydraulic
cement or high strength epoxy
into the remaining space
around the anchor making
sure there are no void spaces.
Let cement or epoxy cure for
24 hours (or minimum
manufacturer’s
recommendations) before
using lift.
