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Home My WebLink AboutAPPROVED, Home Pride (1)LEGACY ENGINEERING, INC Geolechnical & Materials Engineering and Testing November 16, 2015 Home pride Inc. 421 Hart Lane P, O. Box 160387 Nashville, TN 372I6-0387 Lock Down Anchoring System for Wind Zone 2 & 3 Certification for the State of Florida Legacy Project No. 15-5177 Dear Mr. Oliphant: As you have requested and authorized, Legacy Engineering, Inc. has conducted load testing of the Lock Down Anchoring System for Wind Zone 2 and 3 certification, and has prepared the following report. The tests were performed on September 8-10, 2015, in Ocala, Florida. Testing was performed using a Town Homes LLC manufactured home model 1386. Load tests were conducted using a 26'8" wide by 52' long double -wide Town Homes mobile home to determine ultimate capacity of the Home Pride Lock Down Anchoring System, for Wind Zone 2 and 3 applications. Load ratings are based on the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR Part 3280. Section 3280.306 references section 3280.305 which specifies 27 PSF uplift and 39 PSF horizontal drag for Wind Zones 2 and 32 PSF uplift and 47 PSF horizontal drag for Wind Zone 3. A safety factor of 1.5 times was applied in accordance with HUD 3280 and Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Memorandum; Example Test Protocols for Mobile/Manufactured Homes Installation Components dated July 30, 2015. Load test results and design notes are included as a part of this report. This testing was witnessed by FLHSMV representatives James McGowan, Ronnie Crum, Terry Miller, Rick Longbrake, and Blaine Fort. The Home Pride Inc, Lock Down Anchoring System is rated for lateral and longitudinal loads in Wind Zone 2 and 3 as shown in the following report, when used and installed in accordance with Home Pride's instructions which are included in this report. Thank you for allowing Legacy Engineering, Inc. the opportunity to provide testing services. If you should have any questions and/or comments regarding this report, please contact us. SWORNAr. Sincerely; �� ,3 ...•-•••.• Legacy En krig�I`, N * •. �` Nb.45202 N ohn E. Ei1s .. Licensed, Fief io i D P,. tit�4;XN �` VA L ENSNa JEE/je3 inE. Ellis III, E.I. r Consulting Engineering Services The Ellis Family Has Been ,Servine the Engineering and Construction Industries Since I939 FLORIDA A SAFER ------------- Executive Director HIGHWAY 5Ai:ETYAAfD MOTOR VEHICLES 2900 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500 www,flhsxnv gov Mr. Andy Oliphant Home Pride Inc. 421 Hart Lane P.O. Box 160387 Nashville, Tn. 37216 Dear Mr. Oliphant November 18, 2015 We wish to acknowledge receipt of your specifications and test results certifying that Home Pride Lock down Anchoring System (HP LDS) listed below complies with the specifications and regulations set by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Rules 15C1.0105, 15C-1.0107 and 15C-1.0108, Florida administrative Code. Based on the information submitted to this bureau, the following product is listed for sale and use in Florida when the installation instructions showing the way the system was tested, are provided, at installation sites. Identification Description HP LDS Longitudinal and Lateral Stabilizing System If you have any questions, please contact me at 813-612-7115 Sincerely, 4 Jel Z James McGowan Field Services Manager Bureau of Dealer Services Manufactured Housing Section • Service • Integrity • Courtesy • Professionalism • Innovation • Excellence An Equal Opportunity Employer H 0 M E"'' P R I D E Manufactured Housing Installation Instructions Lock Down Anchoring System Wind Zones 2 & 3 For The State Of ]-Beam Connection 1 NOTE: If one or more of the following conditions exist contact a Registered Professional Engineer. • Location is within 1,500' of the coastline. • Pier Height exceeds 48". • Roof eaves exceeds 16". • Sidewall height exceeds 96. • Length of home exceeds 76'. Lateral/Longitudinal Strut PA REQUIREMENTS FOR USE I. The use of the Lock Down Anchoring System requires sidewall vertical ties at no greater than 5'4" on center. 2. Centerline anchors to be sized according to the soil torque conditions. 3. Sidewall anchor loads in excess of 4000 pounds requires a 5' anchor. 4. Sidewall vertical ties can use 4' anchors in soil type 4B. 5. Homes requiring 4 Lock Down Anchor assemblies require the longitudinal and lateral strut on each anchor. All struts must be installed towards the center of the home. 6. Homes requiring 6 Lock Down Anchor assemblies only require longitudinal struts on the 4 corner positions. The two center positions only require a lateral strut. All struts must be installed towards the center of the home. Facing the home LEFTCORNER Facing the home LEFTCORNER Facing the home RIGHT CORNER Facing the home Facing the home CENTER RIGHT CORNER 7. The placement of the corner systems should beat a sidewall vertical tie that falls no more than 11' and no less than 5' from the end of the house on each corner. HOME�pRIDE NUMBER OF LOCK DOWN ANCHOR ASSEMBLIES NEEDED: wind Zones 2 & 3 with roof pitch 6/12 or less. • Single or Double section homes 30'to 52 in length (excluding hitch) 4 • Single or Double section homes greater than 52' to 76' in length (excluding hitch) 6 NOTE: Roof pitches greater than 6/12 will require additional systems, contact Home Pride, Inc. for assistance. NOTE: Homes less than 30'— Lock Down System should not be used. NOTE: Home manufacturers may provide a placement chart for specific models in their installation manual. The manufacturer's placement chart supersedes the chart below. ANCHOR ASSEMBLY PLACEMENT Using 4 Anchor Assemblies 1.00-*_01WOMMl -:: ::::: Lock Down Anchor Assembly Components List 1. Ground Anchor with Strut Attachment Cap 2. Stabilizer 3. Lateral Strut 4. Longitudinal Strut 5. Beam Clamp Assembly Using 6 Anchor Assemblies :.T�Ti _ .._.. . Lock Down Anchor Assembly Installation Instructions The Ground Anchor with Strut Attachment Cap will take the place of one perimeter anchor and align with a sidewall vertical strap. Install this anchor at a slight angle, not to exceed 15 degrees. This assembly includes a stabilizer plate that is installed with the anchor and attached with a U-bolt and two nuts. The stabilizer plate should be driven into the ground when the anchor is about 2/3 installed. Attach the stabilizer to the anchor shaft using the U-bolt and nuts then complete the install of the anchor until the strut attachment cap is flush to the ground or slightly recessed into the ground, no more than W'. The Strut Z`{+�y, Attachment Cap should be installed within 8" orflush to the top of the stabilizer plate. (See illustration to the right.) - _ -�-t'.=.y. A�2 NOTE: State of Florida allows a 2' pilot holes to be drilled to assist anchor installation in extremely hard soil conditions. If this process is used during installation of the Ground Anchor with Strut Attachment Cap the soil must be placed back In the pilot hole and compacted at 6" intervals. This process should take place when the anchor is 8"-SLY' from fully installed — allowing room for the soil to be placed back in the pilot hole and properly packed. H0ME IDE 2. Once the ground anchor assembly is fully installed, attach longitudinal and lateral struts according to the diagram under anchor assembly placement (page 1.). The lateral amn fasteners are to be installed tightly (nuts and bolts). The Beam Clamp assembly has two holes for the bolt and nut placement. Depending on the width of •[he beam, the corresponding hole should be used that pushes the front of the metal plate as close as possible to the upright of the beam. See the illustration on page 2, #S. Lateral struts should be installed in line with the center anchor head and attached at the top of the I-beam. Lateral strut angles must fall within 10 degree minimum - 60 degree maximum. Longitudinal strut angles must fall within 10 degree minimum - 50 degree maximum. Amdmeoeim t+arem.iumeararr eoaura. s�mrmlw.p EmrkVlon vlsvm rnrdPoia< W After the Lock Down Anchor Assemblies have been fully installed and all permiter anchors and straps fully installed and tightened —each strut has 4 self tapping screws that must be installed as the final step. Predrilled holes are provided on the outer strut indicating placement. If the predrilled holes cannot be accessed, install the screws as close to the predrilled holes as possible -making sure they are tapping into the inner strut. The Lock Down Anchoring System should only be used for homes in the state of Florida. This anchoring system is not designed, tested or approved for use in any other state. Contact Home Pride Inc. 276-466-0502 or at contactus@hpanchors.com for any questions mncering this product. Legacy Engineering listing a in Notes: PRODUCT WARRANTY Home Pride warrants its Lock Down Anchor System (HP LDS) against defects in workmanship and material at the site of its initial installation. The HP LDS is specifically designed and approved for use in the State of Florida. This product is not approved for use and should not be used outside the State of Florida. This product must not be reused or reinstalled at any other location. If used in violation of this Warranty or not Installed in accordance with installation instructions, all written and Implied warranties are void and disclaimed. HP LDS products which are found to have defects will be replaced or repaired at Home Pride's option. This Express Warranty is limited to replacement of product only and does not cover any labor or installations costs. When the product is replaced, all Warranty rights are extinguished. This Warranty is only to the benefit of the original purchaser and is not transferable. There are no other warranties (express or implied) whatsoever which apply to the HP LDS product or to items that are functionally part of the HP LDS product. Home Pride disclaims any and all other implied warranties, Including (but not limited to) warranties of habitability, workmanship, materials and fitness for a particular purpose to the extent allowed bylaw and any Implied warranty that exists despite this disclaimer is limited to a period of one (1) year from the effective date of this Warranty. These limitations shall be enforceable to the extent permitted bylaw. HP LDS products which are examined and are found not to be defective will be returned to user and all costs associated with examination of the anchor product will be incurred by the user. The user is responsible for all maintenance of the HP LDS product including regular monitoring of stability and Integrity of HP LDS products. For a warranty claim, contact your distributor or Home Pride Inc. at 25100 Industrial Park Road, Bristol, Virginia, 24202. 3. HOME PRIDE