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1. Check with your local building inspector to determine in which

wind-borne debris region your equipment will be installed. The

Hurricane Pad

can be used for applications up to 150 mph. The

Hurricane T-Class Pad

is required for high wind zone and coastal

regions up to 175 mph.

2. AVOID RISKING A RED TAG. Choose acceptable equipment pad

size and fastening method that meets wind load requirements

in your area. Go to www.diversitech.com for equipment pad

engineering tables to determine the correct pad size. The pad

will be larger than the outside dimensions of the equipment and

leaves room for fasteners, which must be located on the top of

the pad at least 2 - 1/2” away from the edges on all sides of the

equipment. In some cases, the pad size may be several inches

larger than the unit when required by the engineering wind load

calculations.

3. Place and level the pad on the ground.

4. Place the equipment on the pad. Refer to the equipment

manufacturer’s instructions to determine where the fasteners

should be placed through the equipment for anchoring to a pad.

Secure the equipment to the pad using the fastening methods set

forth in the equipment pad tables from www.diversitech.com

5. Do NOT use a nail gun to attach equipment to the pad.

6. Read the instructions provided. Use 1/4” diameter x 1-1/4” long

Tapcon brand masonry screws. Screw penetration must be a

minimum of 1” into the pad.

7. Pre-drill a 3/16” diameter hole at least 1-1/4” deep in the top of

the pad at each fastener location. Remember that the holes must

be at least 2 - 1/2” away from the edges of the pad. For best

results, a hammer drill may be required.

8. Place a DiversiTech HC-1 Hurricane Clip over the pre-drilled hole.

Use a drill and/or nut driver to drive the screw into place through

the mounting hole in the HC-1. Do not over tighten.

9. Attach the HC-1 Hurricane Clips to the equipment.

Equipment must be properly attached to The Hurricane Pad

the Hurricane T-Class Pad

in order to prevent sliding and tipping

in high winds.

THE HURRICANE PAD

& THE HURRICANE T-CLASS PAD

Installation Instructions

Hurricane Strength

Equipment Pads

designed to Florida’s

tough standards.

• Steel reinforced

• 3,000 psi minimum concrete,

mandatory to meet strict anchor

pullout requirements

• Much lighter than solid concrete

• Easier to install

• Will not oat (unlike air lled pads)

• Uses standard Tapcon

brand

screws and no inserts are

necessary

• Superior screw pullout strength

You will need:

3/16”

masonry

drill bit

Four (4) or

more1/4”

dia. x 1-1/4”

Tapcon

masonry

screws

Hammer Drill

Two versions to accommodate any condition:

HURRICANE

Pad

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Choose acceptable equipment pad size and fastening method

that meets wind load requirements in your area. Go to

www.diversitech.com for equipment pad engineering tables.

2. Level the pad on the ground and place equipment on the pad.

3. Secure the equipment to the pad using the fastening methods set

forth in the equipment pad tables.

THE

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE NOTICE

This product meets the following building code requirements

as calculated by Master Consulting Engineers:

1. Mechanical Volume, Section 304.10 – clearance from grade.

This product is made from a minimum 3000PSI concrete.

2. Pad weight and wind load requirements have been

calculated per the Florida Building Code, Chapter 16.

Follow prescribed attachment methods as indicated on

the engineering tables. For up to date calculations and

documentation, visit our website www.diversitech.com

or call 1-800-995-2222.

www.diversitech.com

6650 Sugarloaf Parkway

Duluth, GA 30097

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The Hurricane Pad™ The Hurricane Pad™ - T Class

The Hurricane Pad is designed for installations

up to 150 MPH. The Hurricane Pad provides

a solid base for mounting and protecting

equipment threatened by adverse conditions.

The Hurricane Pad T-Class is designed for even

higher wind loads - up to 175 MPH. Ideal for

south Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm

Beach counties) and other heavily threatened

areas, the T Class Hurricane Pads are heavier

and provide additional concrete for superior

anchor pullout strength.