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ANCHOR INSTALLATION: RETROFIT INSTRUCTIONS
The TITAN 600 lift sh uld be installed in a deck r f ting with the f ll wing
specificati ns:
1. MINIMUM FOOTING SIZE: 4’ - 0” x 4’ - 0” x 12” THICK.
2. MINIMUM CONCRETE STRENGTH: 3000 PSI
3. REINFORCEMENT: #5 REBAR @ 10” ON CENTER (O.C.)
T ensure adequacy f an existing p l deck a 4’ – 0” square p rti n f the existing deck
may be saw-cut, rem ved and replaced with a f ting as specified ab ve. The new slab
reinf rcing shall be drilled and ep xied int the existing slab as sh wn n the next page.
If y ur deck r f ting d es n t meet these requirements please call Aqua Creek f r
rec mmendati ns.
F r decks that meet these requirements f ll w these instructi ns t install y ur anch r.
TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED:
CORE DRILL WIRE BRUSH
5” CORE DRILL BIT AIR NOZZLE & PUMP/COMP.
MARKING PEN HEAT GUN (OPTIONAL)
EPOXY (ANCHOR ADHESIVE)* MASKING TAPE
1. Select an anch r l cati n using the diagram bel w and the ADA guidelines n
page 4. Mark the center f the anch r l cati n with a pen r marker.
2. Using a 5” diameter c re-drill bit drill a 5” diameter h le at the anch r l cati n.
Make sure t keep the bit square t the deck. Drill straight d wn t a depth f at
least 7”.
3. Rem ve plug and clean ut the h le with a wire brush, and then insert an air
n zzle t the b tt m f the h le and bl w ut the h le using a pump r
c mpressed air. Pr per h le cleaning is essential. If the h le is wet, dry it ut as
much as p ssible. A heat-gun may be helpful in drying ut the h le.
4. Mask the t p f the anch r s that n ep xy gets inside the anch r.
5. Place the anch r in the h le and ‘dry-fit’ it first t make sure the anch r will be
flush and plumb with the deck when installed. Adjust the h le as needed.
6. Install the ep xy int the dispenser and f ll w manufacturers’ instructi ns t
ensure that the ep xy is pr perly mixed and applied. USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED EPOXY AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
SO THAT FULL STRENGTH IS ACHIEVED.
7. Inject ep xy adhesive int h le starting at the b tt m until the h le is 1/3 t 1/2
full.
8. Install the anch r int the h le/ep xy and push d wn until it is flush with the deck
surface. Clean ff any excess ep xy. Adjust the anch r as needed t make sure it
is flush and plumb with the deck surface. This sh uld be d ne during the
adhesives’ specified ‘gel time’ (see manufacturers’ instructi ns).
9. Let the ep xy cure f r at least 24 h urs bef re installing the lift ( r where
applicable acc rding t the manufacturers’ instructi ns).
*Use HILTI HIT HY-150 adhesive anchor or SIMPSON ET22 StrongTie anchor
adhesive or equivalent.
