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SECTION 03151

CONCRETE ANCHORING

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Powers Fasteners: expansion, friction, compression, and adhesive anchors.
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This section is based on the products of Powers Fasteners, which is located at:
2 Powers Lane
Brewster, NY 10509
Toll Free Tel: 800-524-3244
Tel: 914-235-6300
Fax: 914-576-6483
Email: info@powers.com
Web: www.powers.com
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Powers Fasteners is one of the leading manufacturers of drilling and anchoring systems in North America. With more than 400 employees, Powers manufactures many anchoring systems. Powers is the leader of innovative solutions for anchoring and fastening problems with an expanded offering that includes high performance adhesive anchoring systems, matched tolerance carbide tipped drill bits, roofing fasteners, as well as powder actuated and gas powered fastening systems.
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This section covers part of Powers' line -- anchors suitable for fastening to concrete base materials. Each authorized branch location has technical representatives and field engineers available to assist in the selection, proper demonstration, and field testing of Powers products.
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PART 1

GENERAL

1.1

SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. If specific anchor types must be used in specific locations or applications, indicate which types on the drawings and coordinate with the names used for each type in this section.

General purpose mechanical anchors for horizontal and vertical applications.

Adhesive anchoring systems.

Suspended ceiling hanger anchors.

Anchors for light duty horizontal applications where holding power is not critical.

Deck inserts for threaded rods or bolts.

1.2

RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete that anchors are to be installed in, and other types of cast in place inserts.

Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies: Masonry that anchors are to be installed in.

Section 05120 - Structural Steel: Steel members that anchors are to be installed in.

Section 05310 - Steel Deck: Deck that deck inserts are to be installed in.

Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing: Light gage metal framing to be fastened using anchors specified in this section.

Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Miscellaneous steel members that anchors are to be installed in.

Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies: Light gage metal framing to be fastened using anchors specified in this section.

Section 09512 - Suspended Acoustical Ceilings: Ceilings to be hung using anchors specified in this section.

Section 15060 - Hangers and Supports: Mechanical hangers and supports to be hung using anchors specified in this section.

Section 16070 - Hangers and Supports: Electrical hangers and supports to be hung using anchors specified in this section.

1.3

REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

ASTM A 193/A 193M - Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High-Temperature Service; 2001b.

ASTM A 194/A 194M - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure or High-Temperature Service, or Both; 2001a.

ASTM A 307 - Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength; 2000.

ASTM A 563 - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts; 2000.

ASTM A 615/A 615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; 2001b.

ASTM B 633 - Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel; 1998.

ASTM B 695 - Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel; 2000.

ASTM C 881 - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete; 1999.

ASTM F 436 - Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers; 1993 (Reapproved 2000).

ASTM F 593 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs; 2002.

SAE J429 - Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners; Society of Automotive Engineers; 1999.

1.4

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

Sizes, locations, and spacing.

Installation methods.

Engineering Design Data: For each structural application, provide data substantiating specified design requirements, signed by design engineer.

1.5

PROJECT CONDITIONS

A variety of coatings and platings are offered to resist various extremes of corrosion. The corrosive environment in which the anchor or fastener is installed should be considered for each specific application.

For adhesive anchoring systems, maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1

MANUFACTURERS

Acceptable Manufacturer: Powers Fasteners, which is located at: 2 Powers Lane ; Brewster, NY 10509; Toll Free Tel: 800-524-3244; Tel: 914-235-6300; Fax: 914-576-6483; Email: info@powers.com; Web: www.powers.com

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

Substitutions: Not permitted.

Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

2.2

MATERIALS

Concrete Anchors - General: Select type and size to achieve required loading capacity using information provided by manufacturer.

If required type is not indicated, select type appropriate to conditions and item being fastened.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Certain applications will require design by a licensed professional engineer, with loads, sizes, embedments and fastener spacing. Verify that the design responsibility has been assigned to the design engineer or Contractor.

If required loading capacity is not indicated on the drawings, determine required loading capacity in accordance with accepted engineering principles and as required by applicable code.

For structural applications, provide engineering design by professional engineer licensed in the State in which the project is located.

Use recommended and appropriate safety factors and load reduction factors.

For non-structural applications, space anchors as required to support the material being anchored without sagging or deformation.

Confirm application requirements for cracked and uncracked concrete substrates according to current IBC / IRC requirements.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following types of anchors are arranged in approximate ascending order of performance, assuming similar size and embedment depth. Delete any that would not be acceptable under appropriate conditions. If more than one anchor is acceptable, but one particular anchor is to be used in a certain application, substitute a description of the application for the words "Acceptable Product:" to indicate where it is to be used.

Anchors for Horizontal Light Duty Applications Where Holding Power is Not Critical: Use one of the following:

Acceptable Product: Bantam Plug or Fluted Plastic Anchor; injection molded plastic expansion sleeve for sheet metal and wood screws.

Acceptable Product: Scru-Lead; tubular lead alloy with flange, for sheet metal and wood screws.

Acceptable Product: Hammer Drive Pins; 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter knob head pin with 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) shank and 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter washer as tool guide; heat treated carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Acceptable Product: Calk-In; tool-set expansion type, pre-assembled antimonial lead alloy calking sleeve and Zamac alloy internally-threaded expander cone, into which machine bolt or screw is inserted and tightened.

Acceptable Product: Lag Shield; Zamac alloy screw style anchor for lag bolts.

Acceptable Product: Single; expansion type pre-assembled machine bolt anchor with Zamac alloy expansion shield and internally threaded expander cone.

Acceptable Product: Double; dual expansion type pre-assembled machine bolt anchor with twin tubular sleeves bound together with high tension spring steel bands that contain two protruding wedge shaped cones; Zamac alloy.

Acceptable Product: Nylon Nailin; driven type, pre-assembled nail drive anchor with nylon body.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Mushroom head carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Flat head carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Round head carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Mushroom head Type 304 stainless steel nail.

Acceptable Product: Zamac Nailin; driven type, pre-assembled nail drive anchor with Zamac alloy body.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Mushroom head; carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Flat head; carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Mushroom head; Type 304 stainless steel nail.

Deck Inserts: For installation through deck or forms prior to placement of concrete; different diameters color coded for threaded rods or bolts in sizes from 1/4 inch (6 mm) to 3/4 inch (19 mm) diameter; six-sided impact plate providing resistance to rotation; heat treated carbon steel insert plated in accordance with ASTM B 633.

For Steel Deck: Bang-It; for installation in pre-drilled holes, with protective sleeve protruding below deck to prevent applied materials from clogging threads or hiding location.

For Wood Forms: Wood-Knocker, color coded flange on surface of concrete after stripping. Prior to pouring concrete over the wood form, place the Wood-Knocker Concrete Insert (break-off nails down) on the surface of the wood form at the desired location. Strike the impact plate of the insert with a hand held hammer, until the plastic color-coded flange is flush with the wood surface.

Suspended Ceiling Hanger Anchors: Tie-wire head; use one of the following:

Acceptable Product: Drive; driven type, pre-expanded one-piece unit, heat treated carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; confirm with current local building code requirements.

Acceptable Product: SPIKE; driven type, pre-expanded one-piece unit that develops compression forces at three different levels in bottom of anchor hole; carbon steel, Grade 8.2, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; confirm with current local building code requirements.

Acceptable Product: Lok-Bolt AS; torqued expansion type; pre-assembled sleeve style, with triple tined expansion sleeve; carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; confirm with current local building code requirements.

Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD2; fully threaded, torque-controlled, wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body and stainless steel expansion clip for premium performance; head marked with length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and expanding by turning nut. Approved for cracked and uncracked concrete.

Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD1; fully threaded, torque-controlled, wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body and carbon steel expansion clip for reliable performance; head marked with length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and expanding by turning nut. Approved for cracked and uncracked concrete.

Vertical Rod Anchors: Rod hanger head internally threaded to accept steel threaded rod or threaded bolt; use one of the following:

Acceptable Product: Rod Hanger Lok-Bolt AS; torqued expansion type; pre-assembled sleeve style, with triple tined expansion sleeve; carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; confirm with current local building code requirements.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The Snake+ anchor is designed for performance in cracked and uncracked concrete. Suitable base materials include normalweight concrete, structural sand-lightweight concrete and concrete over metal deck. The Snake+ screw anchor is installed into a drilled hole with a power tool and a Snake+ setting tool. A hammer is not used for installation. Delete if not required.

Acceptable Product: Snake+ anchor, internally threaded, self-tapping screw anchor. The screw anchor is installed into a drilled hole with a power tool and a setting tool. Zinc plated carbon steel with unified course internal threads. Zinc plating according to ASTM B633, SC1, Type III (Fe/Zn 5) � interior low level corrosion environment. Anchor Size: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter with shallow embedment. Approved for cracked and uncracked concrete; confirm with current local building code requirements.

Acceptable Product: Vertigo; hardened carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; confirm with current local building code requirements.

For Wood: Thread forming wood screw; either vertical or side mounting of rod/bolt.

For Steel: Self-drilling, self-tapping screw; either vertical or side mounting of rod/bolt.

Acceptable Product: Vertigo+; hardened carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; confirm with current local building code requirements.

For Concrete: Double lead threaded bolt with integral washer, to be installed in hole pre-drilled using matched tolerance bit; vertical mounting of rod/bolt. Approved for cracked and uncracked concrete.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following adhesive is for anchoring bolts, bars, etc., into drilled holes. Delete if not required.

Epoxy Injection Adhesive Anchoring System: Type recommended by manufacturer for application and use, rated for loadings and anchored items required.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** AC100+ Gold is designed for use in anchoring threaded rods, blts, reinforcing bars, and smooth dowels into concrete and masonry base materials. The system can also be used to anchor into hollow masonry materials using rod and rebar with screen tubes. Delete if not required.

Acceptable Product: AC100+ Gold; two component, all weather, high performance, vinylester. Anchor Size Range: 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inches (9.5mm to 32 mm) and 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch (13 mm to 19 mm) internally threaded inserts. Complies with descriptive requirements of ASTM C 881, Type IV, Grade 3, Classes A, B, and C, except for gel time; mixed and dispensed through motionless, static mixing nozzle and dispensing tool; shelf life of 15 months. NSF/ANSI Standard 61 approved. Approved for uncracked concrete.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The system includes injection adhesive in plastic cartridges, mixing nozzles, dispensing tools and hole cleaning equipment. The PE1000+ is designed for bonding threaded rod and reinforcing bar hardware into drilled holes in normal weight concrete base materials. Delete if not required.

Acceptable Product: PE1000+; two-component, high strength adhesive anchoring system. Anchor Size range: 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inches (9.5 mm to 32 mm). Conforms to requirements of ASTM C881, Types I, II, IV and V, Grade 3, Classes B & C (also meets Type III except for elongation). NSF/ANSI Standard 61 approved. Approved for cracked and uncracked concrete.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The system includes injection adhesive in plastic cartridges, mixing nozzles, dispensing tools and hole cleaning equipment. The T308+ is designed for bonding threaded rod into drilled holes in normal weight concrete base materials. The system can also be used to anchor into grouted masonry materials. Delete if not required.

Acceptable Product: T308+; two-component, epoxy adhesive anchoring system. Anchor Size Range: 3/8 inch to 7/8 inches (9.5 mm to 22.2 mm). Conforms to requirements of ASTM C881, Types I, II, IV & V, Grade 3, Class C (also meets Type III except for elongation). NSF/ANSI Standard 61 approved. Approved for uncracked concrete.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following items are used with the injection adhesive above. Delete if not required.

Anchors and Inserts for Drilled Anchor Holes with Injection Adhesive:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete three of the following four paragraphs.

Threaded Rod: ASTM A 307, carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, with Type III clear chromate treated.

Threaded Rod: ASTM A 193 Grade B7, ASTM A 194 Grade 2H or ASTM A 563 Grade DH nuts, and ASTM F 436 washers; plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, with Type II yellow chromate treatment.

Threaded Rod: Type 304 stainless steel, passivated.

Threaded Rod: Type 316 stainless steel, passivated.

Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Some of the following types of anchors have significantly improved shear strength compared to others. Delete any that would not be acceptable under appropriate conditions. If more than one anchor is acceptable, but one particular anchor is to be used in a certain application, substitute a description of the application for the words "Acceptable Product:" to indicate where it is to be used.

General Purpose Anchors: Use one of the following:

Acceptable Product: Wedge-Bolt+; one piece carbon steel screw anchor with finished hex head with integral washer, double lead thread, chamfered tip, ratchet teeth on underside of head to be installed in hole pre-drilled using Wedge bit; head stamped with diameter and length. Approved for cracked and uncracked concrete. Plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Acceptable Product: Wedge-Bolt (OT & SS); one piece screw anchor with finished hex head with integral washer, double lead thread, chamfered tip, ratchet teeth on underside of head to be installed in hole pre-drilled using matched tolerance bit; head stamped with diameter and length.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Carbon Steel Wedge-Bolt OT installed with ANSI Drill Bit. Plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Type 410 Stainless Steel Wedge-Bolt installed with Wedge-Bit.

Acceptable Product: Power-Bolt; torque-controlled, self-undercutting type; pre-assembled heavy duty sleeve style, with internal bolt, nylon compression ring, expansion cone with oversized annular ring that expands to undercut the base material.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Hex head, Grade 5 carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Flat head, Grade 5 carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Type 303 or 304 stainless steel, ASTM F 593 hex head.

Acceptable Product: Lok-Bolt AS; torque-controlled; expansion type; preassembled sleeve style, with expansion sleeve.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.

Carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Stainless steel.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Head: Hex nut.

Head: Acorn nut.

Head: Round head.

Head: Flat head.

Acceptable Product: Set-Bolt; driven deformation type, one piece stud style anchor with bottom-bearing external expansion plug; carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; attached fixture secured with nut and washer on exposed screw threads.

Acceptable Product: SPIKE; driven deformation type, pre-expanded one-piece unit that develops compression forces at three different levels in bottom of anchor hole.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete product not required.

Carbon Steel, Mushroom Head.

Carbon Steel, Flat Head.

Type 316 Stainless Steel, Mushroom Head.

Carbon Steel Pipe Spike.

Carbon Steel Tie Wire.

Acceptable Product: Drive; driven deformation type, pre-expanded one-piece unit, heat treated carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.

Head: Round (tamperproof).

Head: Flat (tamperproof).

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Acceptable Product: Zamac HAMMER-SCREW; driven deformation type, pre-assembled nail drive anchor with mushroom style head and Zamac alloy body; Phillips screw head for removal.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following types.

Carbon steel screw plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Type 304 stainless steel screw.

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Acceptable Product: Zamac NAILIN; driven deformation type, pre-assembled nail drive anchor with Zamac alloy body.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Zinc alloy, mushroom head, carbon steel drive pin.

Zinc alloy, flat head, carbon steel drive pin.

Zinc alloy, mushroom head, stainless steel drive pin.

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Acceptable Product: TAPPER+; one-piece screw anchor. Approved for uncracked concrete and structural sand lightweight concrete.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Carbon steel with white Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.

Carbon steel with blue Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.

Carbon steel with silver Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.

Carbon steel with bronze Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.

Head: Hex washer.

Head: Flat Phillips.

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Acceptable Product: Hollow-Set Dropin; tool-set expansion type, pre-assembled tapered slotted expansion sleeve of Zamac alloy with threaded steel expansion cone, into which machine bolt is inserted and tightened.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.

Expansion Cone: Plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.

Expansion Cone: Type 304 stainless steel.

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Acceptable Product: Steel Dropin; tool-set expansion type, pre-assembled shell style with internal expansion plug, into which machine bolt is inserted and tightened.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following types.

Carbon steel, smooth wall

Carbon steel, flange (lipped).

Carbon steel, coil thread.

Type 303 stainless steel, smooth wall.

Type 316 stainless steel, smooth wall.

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Acceptable Product: Mini Dropin; tool-set expansion type, pre-assembled shell style with internal expansion plug, into which machine bolt is inserted and tightened; embedment of 3/4 inch (19 mm) maximum; carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III. Sizes as required for application.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete sizes not required.

Size: 1/4 inch (6 mm).

Size: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

Size: 1/2 inch (12 mm).

As required.

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Acceptable Product: Snake+; internally threaded self tapping screw anchor. Application in normal weight concrete, structural sand lightweight concrete and concrete over metal deck. Suitable for cracked and uncracked concrete. Case hardened zinc plated carbon steel body. Predrilled hole and setting tool required.

3/8 inch (9.5 mm) and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter and length as required for application and strength required.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Anchors for cracked and uncracked concrete. Delete if not required.

Cracked and Uncracked Concrete Anchors: Use one of the following:

Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD2; fully threaded, torque-controlled, wedge expansion anchor approved for use in cracked and uncracked concrete base materials. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body and stainless steel expansion clip for premium performance; head marked with length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and expanding by turning nut.

Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD1; fully threaded, torque-controlled, wedge expansion anchor approved for use in cracked and uncracked concrete base materials. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body and carbon steel expansion clip for reliable performance; head marked with length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and expanding by turning nut.

Acceptable Product: Atomic+ Undercut anchor; displacement controlled undercut anchor. Application in normal weight concrete and structural sand lightweight concrete. Suitable for cracked and uncracked concrete.

3/8 inch (9.5 mm) and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter and length as required for application and strength required.

Acceptable Product: Vertigo+; hardened carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; confirm with current local building code requirements.

Acceptable Product: TAPPER+; one-piece screw anchor. Approved for uncracked concrete and structural sand lightweight concrete.

Acceptable Product: PE1000+; two-component, high strength adhesive anchoring system approved for cracked and uncracked concrete base materials. Anchor Size range: 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inches (9.5 mm to 32 mm). Conforms to requirements of ASTM C881, Types I, II, III, IV and V, Grade 3, Classes B & C. NSF/ANSI Standard 61 approved.

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PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1

EXAMINATION

Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2

PREPARATION

Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.3

INSTALLATION

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations and as required by applicable code.

Apply anchor items neatly, with anchor mounted plumb and level unless otherwise indicated.

3.4

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

The Architect/Engineer reserves the right to require the anchor manufacturer's representative to demonstrate proper installation procedures for post-installed anchors and to observe Contractor's installation procedures, at no extra cost to Owner.

The Architect/Engineer reserves the right to require pullout or shear tests to determine adequacy of anchors, at no extra cost to Owner.

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