global lift corp COMMERCIAL Series User manual

COMMERCIAL SERIES LIFTS
C-375/C-450
RETRO-FIT ANCHORING METHOD
INSTALLATION MANUAL
RETRO-FIT/COMMERCIAL SERIES Feb 2012

RETRO-FIT/COMMERCIAL SERIES
RETRO-FIT ANCHORING METHOD
C-375/C-450
COMMERCIAL SERIES LIFTS
PACKING LIST
•3 –Threaded Anchor’s with base
•3 –5/8” Nuts
•3 –5/8”x 1” Bolts
•3 –Bonding lugs w/nut & bolts
•3 –Plastic Caps
•1 –T –Shaped Template
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ADA GUIDELINES FOR POOL LIFT PLACEMENT
•Pool Lift Location. Pool lifts shall be located where the water level does not exceed 48 inches (1220 mm).
Seat Location. In the raised position, the centerline of the seat shall be located over the deck and 16 inches (405 mm)
minimum from the edge of the pool. The deck surface between the centerline of the seat and the pool edge shall have a
slope not steeper than 1:48.
•Clear Deck Space. On the side of the seat opposite the water, a clear deck space shall be provided parallel with the seat.
The space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum and shall extend forward 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum from a line located
12 inches (305 mm) behind the rear edge of the seat. The clear deck space shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48.
•Submerged Depth. The lift shall be designed so that the seat will submerge to a water depth of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum
below the stationary water level.
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STEP 1: Locate the retro-fit anchoring system template (included and shown above)
•Once you determine where your lift is going to be located place the template down
so you can mark on the concrete where you will need to drill the holes.
•The dimensions are as follows: Front of the Template must be 12” to 17”
from the water’s edge, also make sure that the front holes are parallel to the pools edge.
Distance must be 12” to 17”
From water’s edge
Front Holes
Hole’s parallel with pool’s edge
***NOTE: The installation of Global Lift Corp’s anchor system’s are a
guideline of minimum requirements. In some states or municipalities they
may require additional steps due to their local codes or ordinances.***
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Step 2: You will need a 4” diameter core drilling bit.
•Make sure you have accurately marked your hole location to be drilled. After drilling
Your holes they must be 6” deep and flat on the bottom of the hole (shown above). Clean
Out the debris and make the holes are free from concrete. Double check your measurements
they should be: Front holes 8” from centerline from hole to hole (see above).
The measurement from front to back should be 15” from Centerline of each hole (see above)
8”
15” 15”
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STEP 3: Assemble the template with the 3 threaded anchor rods.
•Place a 5/8” nut on top of each threaded rod, then place the template on top and bolt
Down with the 5/8” bolts provided (refer to picture A).
•Place the assembly in your drilled holes as shown in picture B. make sure that the top
Of the anchor rods are flush and level with the existing concrete, also with connecting the
Bonding lugs to the bonding grid according to the local codes and ordinances
Picture A Picture B
Note: Anchor must be
Electrically bonded. Please
See the NEC requirements.
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STEP 4: Cementing the anchor in the concrete.
•You will need 20lbs of Quick dry Anchoring Cement (Commercial Grade Quikrete Exterior
Use Anchoring Cement) to complete the installation. You can purchase at any hardware
store in your area. Read the label and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
•Start pouring into the 3 holes evenly until you fill them up, make sure not to overfill the
Holes so that it does not create more work to scrap excess concrete off.
•Let the concrete set for 24hrs, Remove the template then sand the area with a
sand stone to smooth the finish. Make sure the anchor’s are flush with the concrete
(picture B)
•You are now ready to install your Commercial Series lift.
Picture A Picture B
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