Anchor ANCHORSPAN A 60FT-80FT - Manual (Page 11)

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EQUIPMENT AND LABOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUAL INSTALLATION
Labor: (See Appendix, page X-4)
AnchorSpans™ from 60’ wide to 80’ wide can be manually installed safely and efficiently by a crew of (8 to 10)
laborers using the tools recommended from the AA AnchorSpan. However, because the “A” beam extends all the
way to 80’ wide, we are recommending the use of power equipment. With careful planning, depending on person-
nel, you will develope your own techniques. But, we suggest starting with our guidelines and reducing equipment
and crew size only as your experience indicates that this reduction will in no way compromise safety. It is recom-
mended that job site crew always wear steel-toed shoes and hard-hats.
Tools (Unique to Anchor Industries Inc): (See sketches on Page 4)
AnchorSpan™ Installation Kit:
(1) Long Purlin Hook, AA/A
(1) Short Purlin Hook, AA/A
(1) Gin Pole Double Eye Fitting
(1) Beam Hook and Harness, AA/A
(2) Fabric Hook and Harness, AA/A
(2) Diagonal Beam Braces, AA/A
(2) Eave Bar Cradles, AA/A
Additional Tools (Available from Anchor) This list of tools is also suggested for the installation of the
AnchorSpan™. They are available from Anchor Industries or from your local hardware or lumber stores. For
Anchor prices, call 1-800-544-4445 for pricing by phone.
Socket Wrench (1/2”) (2) Tape Lines (200’) (2)
Sockets (1-1/8”) (2) Drop Cloths 15’ x 15’ (2)
Combination Wrench (1-1/8”) (2) Wood Blocks (2”x4”x3’)
Stake Puller (1) (suggest 12 blocks per beam)
16 lb Sledge Hammer (2)
Tools/ Equipment not available from Anchor: The following tools, or their equivalent, are needed for safe man-
ual installation of the AnchorSpan™. You may already have them in inventory. If not, they are readily available
commercially.
(1) Stake Driver (optional)
(1) Fork Lift Hook
(2) 6 to 8 ft Stepladders
(2) Step Ladders Minimum 12’ Tall (preferably 14’ or taller if available, see below*).
(2) Wrenches to fit anchor bolts being used in baseplates (for long term/ permanent installations.)
(1) Manlift or scissor lift high enough for connecting high purlins and lacing fabric ends.
(1) Forklift, cherry picker, or crane appropriate for safely pivoting beams to veritcal.
(1) Equipment needed for any earth anchors being used (see below).
Note: For permanent installations, earth anchors or concrete footings with anchor bolts would be required.
Customer should supply permanent anchoring devices to meet loads indicated on the footprint drawing supplied
by Anchor Industries Inc. Unusual site conditions, such as assembly on a stage, on elevated pilings, or over a
pool may require additional specialized equipment.