RNA ARMOR-EDGE User manual

STEP 1
Set the Armor-Edge®All Steel joint assembly to the correct line of the
construction joint and hold in place with nail stakes through the holes
in the setting brackets.
STEP 2
Insert 2 x 4 x 5 inch (50 x 100 x 125 mm) wooden nailing blocks into the
setting bracket behind the nail stakes. For long runs, join joint assembly
at overlap using provided nylon nuts and bolts.
STEP 3
Adjust the assembly to the specied elevation and hold in place with
duplex nails through the nail stakes. Adjust to correct level and elevation
using wedges if needed.
STEP 4
If the Armor-Edge®All Steel joint assembly will butt up to a saw-cut
contraction joint, cut through the full depth of the side of the joint
assembly that abuts the saw-cut to allow activation of the joint.
STEP 5
Place Diamond Dowel®pocket formers over the Diamond Dowel®
plates on the opposite side of the form to the nail stakes. Ensure
pocket formers completely cover the plate that will protrude into the
rst placement.
STEP 6
Place and nish the rst slab. Use internal vibration to consolidate
concrete around the assembly per industry guides for embedments.
Remove concrete paste from the top of the Armor-Edge®steel bars
during nishing.
STEP 7
Remove nail stakes, wooden nailing blocks and wedges (if used) taking
care not to disturb the form.
STEP 8
Place and nish the second slab. Use internal vibration to consolidate
concrete around the assembly per industry guides for embedments.
ARMOR-EDGE®ALL STEEL JOINT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION GUIDE
place Diamond Dowel®
pocket formers over the
Diamond Dowel®plates
setting bracket
nail stake
STEP 9
Remove concrete paste from the top of the Armor-Edge®steels bars
during nishing.
STEP 10
Threads of nylon nut will strip when concrete contracts.
STEP 11
Fill joints as outlined in the project specication.
ARMOR-EDGE®
ALL STEEL JOINT ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION GUIDE

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If your project involves intersections, please follow the below guides: