Tie Down Vector Dynamics System with PVC Pipe Adapter User Manual

Lsd/vector combination shown 1 2 4 3

2. SET BLOCKS (OR PIERS) ON

VECTOR FOUNDATION PADS

Center the foundation blocks over the Vector
pads.

3. INSIDE CONNECTIONS
Insert 1/2" carriage bolt into square hole on top
flange of the PVC adaptor. Place the swivel
connector bracket that is attached to one end of
the 1-1/4" galvanized strap and thread 1/2" hex
nut onto carriage bolt (finger tight).

Insert 4"

PVC schedule 40 pipe into PVC pipe adaptor and
insert over inside long U-bolt (through slotted
holes). Attach 3/8" hex nuts to u-bolt and finger
tighten. Repeat the procedure to opposite side of
PVC pipe.

4. TIGHTEN INSIDE HARDWARE
Tighten all previously finger tightened
hex nuts (1/2" carriage bolts & 3/8"
inside U-bolts).

6. TENSIONING - VECTOR STRAPS
Pull strap past slotted bolt. Cut strap 10
- 12 inches past bolt, insert the strap into
the slotted bolt until flush with opposite
side of bolt. Wind strap a minimum of
four or five (5) complete revolutions
around the bolt. Continue tightening the
slotted tension bolt until all slack has
been removed and the galvanized strap is
tight.

Set-Up Instructions for the

Vector Dynamics Foundation System with PVC adapter

5. OUTSIDE TENSION BRACKETS
Attach an outside tension bracket on the
outside of the foundation blocks and
Vector pads as shown on right.

Tip:
Place a 3/8" nut on each
U-bolt to keep it in place
while you position the
Vector pads.

TIP:
After centering 1st block(s)
over Vector pads, place
wood cap on top of first
block and use hydraulic jack
between pad and I-beam to
force pads into the ground.
Higher pier sets may require
extra block prior to using
hydraulic jack.

Position 1st block(s)

on pad as shown.

LSD/Vector

Combination

Shown

Long

U-bolt

1. SET VECTOR FOUNDATION PADS
Clear all organic matter and loose vegetation from the immediate area where the Vector foundation pads will rest. Place a long U-bolt on
the Vector pads as shown. Press or hammer pads into the ground. Vector pads are placed parallel and centered under I-beam.