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7)
Allow for a way to bond at least one of the anchor inserts according to your local code
requirements. This is typically accomplished with 8-AWG solid-copper wire attached to
the pool’s bonding grid. For more information see NEC Article 680.26.
8)
Before putting epoxy into the holes and setting the anchor inserts, you will want to test fit
the anchor inserts in the pre-drilled holes first to make sure they line up properly. You
can do this by picking up the anchor plate with the four (4) anchor inserts attached to the
underside and carefully place them into the four holes drilled in the deck. Using a
torpedo level on the plate, verify that you can level up the anchor system. If they do not
line up you may have to enlarge your holes.
9)
After verifying that the anchor inserts line up with the holes properly and you can level
the anchor assembly, remove the anchor assembly and fill each hole in the pool deck at
least half full of two part construction epoxy (not included).
Aqua Creek recommends
either Hilti™ Brand HIT RE-500-SD or Simpson™ brand SET-XP or equivalent.
10)
Pick up the anchor assembly with the four (4) anchor inserts attached to the underside
and carefully place them into the four holes drilled in the deck. As you place the anchor
inserts that are attached to the anchor plate, wiggle the anchor system a little to make sure
the epoxy gets on all sides of the anchor inserts.
11)
Once the anchor inserts are placed into the holes, use a small torpedo level on the anchor
plate to make sure you are level and plumb.
12)
Allow the epoxy to set up according to the manufacturers recommendations and remove
the hardware and the anchor plate. You can now safely mount the lift to the anchor
system using the same hardware you used to mount the anchor inserts to the underside of
the anchor plate. The anchor plate can be recycled or used for installing a second set of
anchors in another location.
