Product Manual

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TP12KFX
Feb 2017-B
3. Using the base plate on the MAIN column as a guide, drill each anchor hole in the concrete approximately
5
1
/ 2 ” deep using a rotary hammer drill and
3
/ 4 ” concrete drill-bit. To assure full holding power, do not ream
the hole or allow the drill to wobble. (See Anchoring Details on Page 4)
4. After drilling, remove dust thoroughly from each hole using compressed air and/or wire brush. Make
certain that the column remains aligned with the chalk line during this process.
5. Assemble the washers and nuts on the anchors then tap into each hole with a block of wood or rubber
hammer until the washer rests against the base plate. Be sure that if shimming is required that enough
threads are left exposed.
6. Using a level, check column plumb for every side (Fig. 7). If shimming is required, use supplied shim
stock or 3/4” washers, placing shims as close as possible to the hole locations. This will prevent bending
column bases.
7. With the shims and anchor bolts in place, tighten by securing the nut to the base then turning 2-3 full turns
clockwise. Ensure anchor bolts are tightened to a minimum of 130 ft-lbs. of torque. DO NOT use an
impact wrench for this procedure.
STEP 5: (Installing OFFSIDE COLUMN)
NOTE: Install Floor Plate assembly to base of columns BEFORE drilling anchors for Offside column.
This is to ensure that the Offside column can be properly positioned to be plumb and level.
1. Raise OFFSIDE column and position at the designated chalk locations, ensuring the Top Cap is
pre-installed to the top of the OFFSIDE column. NOTE: DO NOT ANCHOR TO FLOOR AT THIS TIME.
2. Using the drive-over floor plate as a guide, make sure the distance between the two columns is
correct and that the mounting bolts/holes align to the floor plate’s slotted holes, as shown below in
(Figs. 8 & 9).
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
3. Remove the drive-over floor plate, after checking for proper hole alignment at each end.
NOTE: Floor Plate will be installed after Cable & Hose routing is completed.
4. Using a tape measure, ensure the diagonal distance between the opposite corners of the base plates
on the columns are within equal dimensions (+/-) 1/4” to ensure the lifting arms will be in square.
5. Secure OFFSIDE column to the floor following the same procedures as outlined in STEP 4.