Model XX0483
PA1380
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Installation Instructions
Notes Before You Begin:
Do not over tighten bolts during assembly, only snug
tighten them until assembly is complete. Do not install bolt caps until the structure
is completely assembled and properly footed.
Carefully read and understand these installation instructions before you
begin.
Step 1:
Before attempting to assemble your equipment, please review all
installation information carefully. Should you experience any diffi culty during the
installation process, please call us at the phone number shown on the last page
of these instructions.
Step 2:
Separate and identify all components and hardware.
Step 3:
Excavate the footing as shown in the
Footing Details
in the
Annex
at
the end of this document. Use the
Support Post
footing detail for the cocoon
support post.
Step 4:
Attach the cocoon cover casting to a cocoon half. See
Detail A
. Insert
the casting onto a cocoon half and attach as shown. Fully tighten the connections
according to tightening torque specifi cations.
Torque Specifi cations:
Bolts and nuts
- Snug tighten and then tighten an additional one half turn.
Step 5:
Attach the cocoon halves together. See
Detail B
. Place the two cocoon
halves together and attach as shown. Fully tighten the connections according to
tightening torque specifi cations.
Step 6:
Attach the cocoon support post w/ bearing to the cocoon post casting.
See
Detail C
. Position the support post and casting plate against the bottom
of the cocoon post casting and attach as shown. Fully tighten the connections
according to tightening torque specifi cations.
Step 7:
Attach the cocoon support post assembly to the bottom of the cocoon.
See
Detail D
. Place support post assembly against the bottom of the cocoon and
attach as shown. Fully tighten the connections according to tightening torque
specifi cations.
Final Details.
Step 8:
Plumb and level the component in it's footing. Block and brace for
concrete. Pour concrete after all equipment has been assembled. Allow 72 hours
for concrete to completely cure.
Step 9:
Select plastic bolt caps and press into the plastic washers. See
Detail
E
.
Hint:
The bolt caps install more easily when they are warm.
Step 10:
For areas complying with ASTM standard F1487 or the CSA Z-614, apply
the age appropriate label to the component at eye level or at a visible location.
