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Installation Instructions for Ground / Concrete Slab Mount Tie-Down Kits
FBC 6th Edition (2017)
Kit Numbers
FL14CUTD6KG (Steel Tie Down Clips)
FL14CUTD8KG (Steel Tie Down Clips)
FL14CUTDA6KG (Aluminum Tie Down Clips)
FL14CUTDA8KG (Aluminum Tie Down Clips)
1) Carefully review the included installation drawings before proceeding to anchor the
condensing unit. If installing steel tie-down clips, please refer to the Mechanical Unit
Steel Tie-Down Clip engineering drawing dated 8/16/2017. If installing aluminum tie-
down clips, please refer to the Mechanical Unit Aluminum Tie-Down Clip engineering
drawing dated 8/16/2017. The tie-down kits must be installed per the included
installation drawings and the following instructions to maintain certification of the tie-
down method.
2) Center the condensing unit on the concrete slab built with the minimum dimensions as
illustrated in the included installation drawings. Use the appropriate drawing for the
condensing unit being installed.
3) Using the bottom part of the tie down clip to rest on the concrete slab, attach the four
(4) tie-down clips included in the kit with the appropriate quantity of #10 stainless steel
410 self-drilling screws. For 6” tie-down clips, use four (4) #10 stainless steel 410 self-
drilling screws per each tie-down clip. For 8” tie-down clips, use eight (8) #10 stainless
steel 410 self-drilling screws per each tie-down clip.
4) Drill a 2” deep pilot hole for the ¼” stainless steel 410 Elco Ultracon screw through the
hole of the bottom part of the tie down clip. These holes must be at least 2.5” inches
from the edge of the concrete slab.
5) Secure the tie down clip to the concrete slab with the included ¼” stainless steel 410
Elco Ultracon screw per each tie-down clip.