Installation Instructions

ANCHORING TO CONCRETE SLAB OR FOOTING WITH 1/2” X 7” CONCRETE WEDGE ANCHORS
After you have completed all measurements and have the base rails in place and squared, Make sure joints are screwed together
with 2 screws per joint on the top surface of the base rail. This will assure that the rails remain straight and do not vibrate apart
when you drill the anchor holes in the concrete.
To drill the anchor holes you will need a hammer drill and a 1/2” x 8” or 12” concrete drill bit.
Hold the base rail in place with your foot, insert the drill bit through the anchor hole in the base rail and drill a hole 5” into the con-
crete. The base rail is 2” thick, so the total depth from the top of the base rail will be 7”.
Place a flat washer onto the anchor bolt and screw on a hex nut until about 2 threads are exposed above the nut. Now, place the
bolt in the hole and tap it down with a hammer until the washer touches the top of the base rail. Use a 3/4” wrench to tighten the
nut. Tighten the nut until it is snug. Do not crush the base rail tube.
SLAB OR FOOTING
BASE RAIL
1/2” X 7” CONCRETE WEDGE ANCHOR
(INSTALL ONE IN EACH BASE RAIL
ANCHOR HOLE)
DRILL A 1/2 X 5”
DEEP HOLE IN
CONCRETE
FLAT WASHER
ANCHORING TO LEVEL GROUND WITH CONCRETE PIERS
DIGGING HOLES FOR CONCRETE
Mark the locations of the rails and the anchor holes on the ground. Move the base rails to one side and dig holes at each anchor
point for concrete. You may want to rent a gas powered post hole digger with a 12” diameter auger for this job.
HOLE SIZE:
For counties with 70-C or 90-B wind. Dig 12” diameter holes 24” deep. Or 8” diameter holes 30” deep.
For counties with 80-C or 100-B wind. Dig 12” diameter holes 30” deep. Or 8” diameter holes 36” deep.
For counties with 90-C or 120-B wind. Dig 12” diameter holes 36” deep. Or 8” diameter holes 48” deep.
ANCHORING
Move the base rails back into position over the holes. Re-measure to make sure the rails are in the proper location.
Now drop or drive a Versatube 30” re-bar ground anchor into each anchor hole. A 1/2” threaded rod with a flat washer and nut
could be substituted if you might be moving the carport at a later date.
Mix up concrete and pour into holes. You may want to rent a mixer for this job. Before the concrete sets, re-check all your dimen-
sions to make sure the frame is square and level and has the proper width.
Let the concrete cure overnight before installing the Roof/Wall assemblies.
VERSATUBE
RE-BAR GROUND ANCHOR
1/2” THREADED ROD
WITH FLAT WASHER
AND NUT
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ANCHORING THE VERSATUBE CARPORT/BUILDING