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. Ground anchors are designed for different soil classifications: longer models for loose soils, shorter models for harder soils. Prior to
installing any ground anchor model,the soil must be tested (with a Soil Test Probe)in order to match approved ground anchor model with
site soil class.
WARNING: Before ground anchor installation, determine that the anchor locations around home will not be close to any underground
electrical cables,water lines or sewer piping. Failure to determine the location of electrical cables may result in serious personal injury.
Soil Test Probe
The Soil Test Probe is used to determine the soil conditions below the surface near the anchor's helix.Using the Soil Test Probe will ensure
maximum anchor holding strength by indicating the proper anchor model for each soil condition.
Using the chart provided,a probe reading can be converted to the recommended anchor for every soil condition.
Instructions
1. Place probe tip into ground where you intend to place the anchor.Using a 15/16"hex socket with a ratchet or breaker bar,
rotate the probe in a clockwise direction.(An electric drive machine with an adaptor head may also be used)
2. Drive(rotate)the torque probe into the soil until reaching a depth equal to the length of the,anchor being installed.
3. To determine the soil classification:
• Place wrench adaptor onto torque wrench.
• Insert hex portion of wrench adaptor onto the earth probe.
• Support probe shaft with one hand,while rotating probe steadily with the wrench.(Do not exceed 600 in.lbs.)
• Read the torque wrench while rotating probe clockwise.
• Use the soil classification chart to cross reference probe readings.Color codes match those printed on Tie Down's torque probe.
4. If probe reading does not match the anchor for that depth,rotate probe to next anchor depth and check reading. Continue until
reading on probe matches anchor length for depth of reading.
5. To remove probe,use wrench or electric drive machine in reverse(counter clockwise).
Soil Test Value Soil
Class (in. lbs.) Description
600 in. lbs.
1 N/A Sound hard rock. Torque be
551 + Very dense and/or cemented
sands, coarse gravel, cobbles, 5'Earth Probe
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preloaded silts,clays and coral.
351 to 550 Medium dense coarse sands Wrench Adaptor
sandy gravels very stiff silts
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276 to 350 Loose to medium dense sands, O
/ firm to stiff clays and silts,
alluvial fill. O
175"to 275 Loose sands,firm clays and
/ �, silts, alluvial fill.
*Below 175 in.lbs.,a professional engineer should be consulted
NOTE: Each State, County or Municipality may require a
specific anchor from the groups shown for each soil
classification. Check local and State regulations first.
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Anchor
Soil Class & Recommended TDE Part Number
Test Values (in.lbs.) Anchor/Stabilizers Black/Galvanized
1 N/A 30"Cross Drive Rock Anchor 59110 59110G
48" Cross Drive Rock Anchor 59111 59111G
30"X 5/8" rod/2-4" helix 59090 59078
30"X 3/4" rod/2-4" helix 59095 59079
60"X 3/4" rod/2-4" helix 59097 59097G
All anchors above should use one of the following
when subjected to lateral loads:
12" Stabilizer Plate 59292 59292G
551 lbs + Quik-Set Stabilization Plate 59291 59291 G
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X-Plate Anchor with 2-23/32"Rods 59118 59119
48"X 5/8" rod/1 -6" helix 59080 59081
48"X 3/4" rod/1 -6" helix 59085 59094
36" X 3/4" rod/1 -6" helix&1 -4" helix 59250 59250G
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when subjected to lateral loads:
351 to 550 lbs. 12" Stabilizer Plate 59292 59292G
Quik-Set Stabilization Plate 59291 59291 G
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Deepset Anchor 30" X 3/4" rod/2-4" helix 59091 59091 G
48"X 5/8" rod/1 -6" helix 59080 59081
48" X 3/4" rod/1 - 6" helix 59085 59094
36"X 3/4" rod/1 -6" helix&1 -4" helix 59250 59250G
3/4"rod,42"long,2-4"helix,Class 4A 59128 59128G
• 3/4" rod,48"long,2-4"helix,Class 4A 59086 59086G
All anchors above should use one of the following
276 to 350 lbs. when subjected to lateral loads:
12 Stabilizer Plate 59292 59292G
17-1/2" Stabilizer Plate (Florida Only) NA 59286
Quik-Set Stabilization Plate 59291 59291 G
ABS Stabilization Plate(Florida Only) 59293 NA
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Deepset Anchor 36"X 3/4" rod/4" &6" helix 59092 59092G
60"X 3/4 rod/1 -7" helix NA 59099
• All anchors above should use one of the following
when subjected to lateral loads:
17-1/2" Stabilizer Plate NA 59286
175 to 275 lbs. ABS Stabilization Plate 59293 NA
NOTE:Each State,County or Municipality may require a specific anchor from the
groups shown for each soil classification. Check local and State regulations first.
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