Use and Care Manual

INSTALLATION

The rst step in any installation is to select the proper

anchor for the job. Keep in mind the maximum load

expected and add a reasonable safety factor.

Aluminum Anchors

Model 138

Model 88

Model 68

Model 40

Galvanized Ductile Iron Anchors

Model 138-DI

Model 88-DI

Model 68-DI

DRIVING THE ANCHOR

The DUCKBILL® can be driven at any angle. In guy

applications the angle of the installation should closely

match the angle of the guy line. Start by inserting the

drive steel into the anchor body. Use a sledgehammer,

fence post driver or a power driven jack-hammer to drive

the anchor to the proper depth. Fill hole made by anchor

with soil. This will not allow water to seep down to the

anchor.

MECHANICAL ANCHOR LOCKING

After the anchor has been driven to depth, the drive

steel is retracted from the anchor. Pull back on the

anchor cable to toggle the anchor into the perpendicu-

lar (anchor-locked) position. In average soils a rule of

thumb is that the length of pull should equate to the

length of the anchor. Movement will depend on soil;

softer soils may require a longer distance than harder

soils. For example: Model 88 anchor body measures 6”

inches. A pull of 5-6” will rotate the anchor into a perpen-

dicular position. Several methods are used to anchor

lock the anchors.