Installation Guide

Secure Set Installation Instructions

OPERATIONAL TIPS for a successful project using Secure Set!

1. WATER IN HOLE: Don't use Secure Set in a hole that has standing water or if the soil is

"wet", saturated or muddy. The water acts as a "hyper" activator and causes Secure Set to

foam up like Styrofoam. You will end up with Secure Set that is not as strong as you need it

to be.

2. PROPER HOLE SIZE: When determining the width and depth of the hole you need for

your posts, it is determined by the size of the post you use. Generally, the width of the hole

should be twice the dimension of the post. Here are some examples: 2 3/8th inch dia

metal, (chain link fence post) the hole for that post should be 6" wide. 4x4 wood post; the

hole should be 8" wide; 4x6 wood post: the hole should be 10' wide; 6x6 wood post; the

hole should be 12" wide.

3. Mixing Procedures: When mixing Secure Set ensure the amounts are of equal volume. For

example: if you need 24 fluid oz. per hole, mix 12oz. of component "A" and 12oz. of component

"B". Also, it is very important to be accurate on the dimensions of your hole. As an example, if

you planned to set your posts in a hole 24 inches deep with an 8 inch diameter, but you end up

digging a 10 inch diameter hole, that hole will have 62% move volume to fill than you planned

for. With this increase in volume per hole, you will run out of Secure Set before you finish your

project. In addition, if you plan to use a powered auger to dig your holes, use a 6" auger to get

an 8" hole. Do not rent an 8" auger to dig an 8" hole, you may end up with a 10" hole and run

short of Secure Set before you finish your project. (THIS ITEM IS IMPORTANT) Mix Secure

Set with the high speed mixer that is supplied in the kit. Attach the mixer to a cordless drill.

Insert the mixer into a cup and mix Secure Set until you have a nice cream colored mixture with

no streaks, swirls or marbling. In summertime temperatures this could take approximately 10 to

20 seconds. Do not over mix Secure Set, over mixing will result in Secure Set expanding up

and out of the cup. It is necessary to pour Secure Set into the hole around the post as a

liquid. Try not to pour Secure Set into the hole as a foam, this may compromise Secure Set's

ability to adhere properly to the soil and the post. During cold temperatures, mix Secure Set

longer in the cup or pail. This will allow the reaction temperature to rise and help compensate for

the colder ambient temperatures of your working environment. During winter months, it is

important to try to keep Secure Set at room temperatures prior to mixing and pouring into

the hole. Also, if possible, during periods when the temperature is below freezing, warm the

hole with a weed burner or some other method to raise the temperature of the soil in the

hole. Do not put Secure Set into a hole that is frozen solid.

4. Reaction; After pouring Secure Set into the hole, it will sit on the bottom of the hole for

approximately 15 to 20 seconds in liquid form before the expansion phase starts. This

ensures that it has time to "level out" around the post, thus allowing for a more uniform rise

and expansion up the hole.

5. Trueing the post; Make sure the post you are setting is plumb and steady. Support the

post, (see below on how to make support sticks) so that it does not move at all

during the curing process of Secure Set. Do not wiggle or attempt to reset the post

while Secure Set is expanding in the hole. Moving the post during the expansion phase

could cause the post to wobble in the hole after Secure Set has cured. Allow at least 5 to 6

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Secure Set Installation Instructions OPERATIONAL TIPS for a successful project using Secure Set! 1. WATER IN HOLE: Don't use Secure Set in a hole that has standing water or if the soil is "wet", saturated or muddy. The water acts as a "hyper" activator and causes Secure Set to foam up like Styrofoam. You will end up with Secure Set that is not as strong as you need it to be. 2.
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minutes after Secure Set has stopped expanding before removing any supports from the post. 6. Measuring the Product; Measuring cups are provided with your kits. I would suggest you purchase some cheap Styrofoam or paper 32 oz. to 64 oz. cups to actually mix the Secure Set. You can use them once or twice and then throw them away. This will ensure your measure cups always stay accurate and your measurements don't get off ratio by using cups that have residue built up in them.