Revised 4/3/17
Anchor Installation: New Construction
NOTE: The concrete deck around the anchor should be a
minimum of 8 inches thick and reinforced with #4 bars at
10 inches on center, each way. The total concrete pad area
should be at least 60 inches wide and 60 inches long.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
TAPE MEASURE
STRING LINE
CARPENTERS LEVEL
STRING LEVEL
MARKING PEN
1.
Determine the best location for the lift. Mount the lift at a location that provides 42 inches [107cm] to
48 inches [122cm] deck level to the bottom of the pool (usually the shallow end). Make sure the location
has enough clear deck space to easily transfer. The lift requires at least 6 feet [1.8 meters] of unobstructed
deck to each side of the lift to accomodate easy maneuvering of the lift over the water and back. Keep in
mind this lift will require assistance so locate an area that can accomodate another person.
2.
Locate the concrete anchor socket that came with your lift. Be careful to not lose the protective cap
on the anchor as this will be used to keep dirt and debris out of the socket when the lift is not installed in
the anchor.
3.
The setback to the center of the anchor must be no less than 12 inches [30.5cm] and no more than
20 inches [51cm] from the pool wall. The anchor location must also be at least 6 inches [15cm] from any
control joint or edge of concrete slab. Measure the location out using the tape measure and marking
pen. See FIGURE 1 on page 4 for details.
4.
Ground the anchor according to the local code requirements.
5.
Place the anchor in the proper location using the string level and string line to make sure the top of
the location of the anchor to hold it in place.
6.
Verify all the measurements for accuracy and pour the deck as you normally would, making sure not
to get any concrete inside the anchor system. Allow the concrete to cure before installing and using the
lift.
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