Tie Down Vector Dynamics Foundation System for Wind Zones lll - Manual (Page 7)

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Long U-Bolts
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System
#10733 Hardware
Tie
Bracket
Beam Clamp
Longitudinal Strut
Longitudinal Bracket
Vector 2 sq. ft.
Pad for single
longitudinal set
Outside
Tension
Bracket
Compr
ession Member
Set-Up Instructions for
Vector Ground System
1. Set Vector Pads
Clear all vegetation where pads will rest. Place a long
U-bolt in pad as shown. Attach longitudinal bracket to
pan. Press or hammer pad into the ground.
2. Set Block or piers on pads
Center support blocks or piers on pads. Place metal strut
between blocks, resting on pads, centers between
U-bolts as shown.
3. Outside Tension Bracket
Attach outside tension bracket as shown to
outside of pads.
4. Inside brackets & straps
Attach the inside tie brackets to the U-bolts over the
compression member. Place strap protector over
I-beam and bend into place. Attach a strap w/hook or
swivel strap w/nut & bolt. Place other end of the strap
over opposite I-beam & down to outside tension brack-
et. Cut strap 12 - 15 inches past bracket. Attach strap
& slotted bolt in bracket. Tighten strap until tight with
4-5 wraps around bolt. Repeat with opposite strap.
5. Longitudinal
Install beam clamp to I-beam and attach longitudinal
strut to pan using nuts and bolts provided. Pull beam
clamp outward to remove any slack and tighten all nuts
and bolts.
7 Revised: 8/19/08