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required for the specific home being installed. First ;review,tiie entire manual; including the Introdsxrr charier. As .you read it,
identify sections of the manual that;you will need identify other;docurrients oc information you vvr f reed. corsti-uct lists of tools
and natenals required for your particular installafion;.and make sure you'have;everytfiing you need before starting work:
After reviewing the,entire'manual referto .the sequence of installation steps m ;the table below_ fo?rray, the pathway for your
installation and follow the arrows downward. Select either Single Section Home or a Multi -,Section Home and choose the col-
urrin ,corresponding to the homes foundation type either Pier and Ground Anchor or Load-Bearw Perisne r Wail (see
Detihitions,'p. 4). Then completethe`work in each oA6 sections starting with GettindStarted_ :
If using an altemative (proprietary),foundation system, the installation process will change frog #xa d�d,in this manual -
Consult the system manufacturer directions for instructions. ;See page 6 for,altemative:foundation system, criteria.
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or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy or appropriateness of any materials or information in ffis ma-wal iw use in a specific
home, nor assume any liability for the use of the information, methods, or materials contained herein, or for darnages arising from any such
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This ;installation manual contains instructions that must, be followed for the proper installation of the home; Ft.compGes with
the HUD Model Manufactured Home installation Standards. Please read,ah instructions and any oti�►�,documerp (includ-
ing -addendum pages and supplements) that may apply'to the specific home prior to commencing.site work or'installation-
This installation manual covers permits and site work through final inspection of the installation. It covers both single and
multi -section homes installed over pier and anchor, load bearing crawl space walls and basement �ax;ations_ It contains
instructions, including specifications and procedures, for the set and hookup of manufactured homes to be used as single-
family dwellings.
The importance of correct installation cannot be over -emphasized. Correct installation is absolutely essential to home-
owner satisfaction and the structural integrity of the home. All instructions must be followed to provide the customer with a
safe, quality home.
No manual can cover all circumstances that may exist for certain home designs or building sites_ For questions, further
clarification, or if you encounter conditions at the site or in the design of the home or its foundation not covered by this
manual, please contact the manufacturer (see Resources, p. 4), a registered engineer, or registered architect
Supplemental addendum pages may be included with this manual. Supplements include requirements not covered in this
manual or that supercede the manual instructions.
Once the home installation is complete, leave this manual with the home.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
• The home manufacturer is not responsible for installation or for the materials supplied by the set-up crew at the
time of installation. The installer may be responsible for any deviations from the instaltaiian, �jcborts of this
manual.
• To keep the home in compliance with its warranty, the home installation must follow the procedures described in
this manual or other procedures approved by the manufacturer. Deviation from the instructions in this manual
may void the home's warranty. Any alterations or changes to the home shall be approved by a registered engi-
neer or registered architect and may still be subject to warranty violations.
• When an installer does not provide support and anchorage in accordance with the approved manufacturer's in-
stallation instructions, or encounters site conditions (such as areas that are subject to flood damage or high
seismic risk) or other conditions that prevent the use of the instructions provided in this manual, the installer
must obtain special site -specific instructions from the manufacturer or use a design approved by a registered
engineer or registered architect.
• The installer must possess a valid installation license as a manufactured home installer_
• If the installer identifies failures of the home to comply with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standards (the HUD Code), the installer must notify the manufacturer and retaBer- ` "T"."
The Technical Content of the
Manual has been .reviewed by -
PFS Comoration and found to be - ?=reaooarz
in conformance with the Federal
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SAFETY
There are potential hazards associated with the installation of a manufactured home. Home inks ace 6cersed. and as
experienced professionals, should recognize these hazards, be qualified to work with them, and be capable of providing
safe work practices and equipment that minimize the risks of injury.
Only qualified persons should install a manufactured home. As qualified professionals in the field of manufactured home
installation, installers are the experts and must be aware of the hazards and conditions faced. Warnings are published
throughout this manual as reminders. These reminders may not cover all hazards, all potential hazards, or all possible
consequences of improper or unsafe installation practices.
Construction crews should be trained in the skills required and be supervised by experienced per_ ks:ala—_s mould
regularly inspect work performed by crews and subcontractors.
Obey OSHA regulations, particularly those related to home construction, such as Title 29 Code of Fedesai Regulations
Part 1926. For copies of OSHA regulations, call (202) 512-1800 or visit www.osha.gov on the web_
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RESOURCES
Manufacturer contact information:
Skyline Corporation
P.O. Box 743
Elkhart Indiana 46515
(574)294-6521
(574) 295-8601 - FAX
www.skylinecorp.com
Office of Regulatory Affairs and Manufactured Housing
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 9164
Washington, DC 20410-8000
Telephone: (202) 708-6423 or (800) 927-2891
FAX: (202) 708-4213
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State Administrative Agencies
A list of SAAs may be found on the web at www.hud.gov or by contacting the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Manu-
factured Housing.
FEDERAL PREEMPTION
This home was engineered, constructed, and inspected in conformance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construc-
tion and Safety Standards (MHCSS) of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 3280,
commonly referred to as the "HUD Code") in effect on the date of manufacture. These Standards set forth minimum re-
quirements for the design and construction of manufactured homes designed to be used as dwellings.
Individual states, counties and cities shall have no authority to establish standards regarding the construction or safety of
a manufactured home. A metal certification label is affixed to each section of the home to certify that it has been con-
structed and inspected to comply with these Standards. The design plans and in -plant construction of all homes are in-
spected by independent third party agencies to assure compliance with the Standards.
The installation of the home and any alterations made to the home shall conform to the requirements of the MHCSS and
the HUD Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards. These installation instructions are minimum requirements.
Applicable local or state laws may have more stringent installation requirements than outlined in this manual and must be
followed. Consult with the local authority having jurisdiction (LAHJ) for regulations that may require licenses and/or per-
mits or which may affect procedures described in this manual.
DEFINITIONS
ANCHOR ASSEMBLY. Any device or other means designed to transfer loads to the ground.
ANCHORING EQUIPMENT. Ties, straps, cables, tumbuckles, chains, and other approved comport tom:_ ,
ing devices that are used to secure a manufactured home to anchor assemblies.
ANCHORING SYSTEM. A combination of anchoring equipment and anchor assemblies that will,
and installed, resist the uplift, overturning, and lateral forces on the manufactured home.
BASEMENT. A load -bearing perimeter wall foundation that includes habitable space (finished or ur �� or
unheated) partly or completely below grade.
CRAWLSPACE. The space underneath the home's floor system, enclosed with either load- or nonce
walls. The ground may be covered with a concrete slab or by a plastic ground cover. Crawispace %als mt_-s;t be
vented.
CROSSOVERS. Utility interconnections between sections of mufti -section homes, including heating and cooling ducts.
electrical circuits, and water pipes, drain plumbing, and gas lines.
DATA PLATE. An information sheet located at the main electrical panel, in the utility room, in a bedroom closet_ or in a
cabinet in the kitchen. It contains a unique identification number and identifies the wind zone, roof zone. and cc
matic zone for which the home was constructed.
DIAGONAL TIE. A tie intended to resist horiz. or shear forces, but which may resist vertical, uplift, and overt-mmg forces_
FOOTING. That portion of the support system that transmits loads directly to the soil.
GROUND ANCHOR. A specific anchoring assembly device designed to transfer home loads to the ground -
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H-BEAM, Steel H-beams are often used to,support,,a home over a basement or crawlspace.-They span across Bie r
datiori from sidewall to sidewall,°typically with -an intermediate support pier and footing (typically in the cent--r poiri re-
sulting in "a line,of piers ;under the centerline of a double section home).
INFORMATION PACKET. A"set of important documents provided with the home including warranties, informabon.on high
wirid .coverage, -and other features of the specific home.
INSTALLATION LICENSE. The proof that an installer meets the requirements for installing manufactured homes under
the HUD -administered installation program.
LABELED. Equipment or materials to which has been'attached a label, symbol, or other.identifying mark of 2cerdfied
testing laboratory, inspection, agency, or other organization concerned with product evaluation. The label
compliance with nationally recognized standards or tests to determine suitable usage in a specified manr er_
LISTED OR CERTIFIEDAncluded in a list published by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency, or
other organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equip-
ment or materials, and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets nationally recognized star-
dards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
LOAD -BEARING PERIMETER WALL FOUNDATION. A support system for the home whereby the home is mechanically
fastened to a structural wall(s) that transfers gravity, lateral, and uplift loads to the ground.
LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (LAHJ). The state, city, county, municipality, utility, or organization that
has local responsibilities that must be complied with during the installation of a manufactured home.
I MUST. Indicates a mandatory requirement.
NIA. Indicates not applicable.
PIER. That portion of the support system between the footing and the manufactured home, exclusive of shims_ Types of
piers include, but are not limited to: (1) manufactured steel stands; (2) pressure -treated wood; (3) managed ca^-
crete stands; (4) concrete blocks; and (5) portions of foundation walls.
PIER AND GROUND ANCHOR FOUNDATION. A support system for the home that employs piers under the chassis and
other locations to support gravity loads and employs ground anchors and tie downs (the stabilizing system) to resist
lateral and uplift loads.
PERIMETER BLOCKING. Regularly spaced piers supporting the sidewalls and marriage line of the home. Some homes
require perimeter blocking in addition to supports under the home's frame.
QUALIFIED. Has the necessary knowledge and skills gained from experience and training that will allowperformance of
the job safely, competently, and in accordance with all applicable codes, standards, rules, and regulations. Meets all
necessary qualification tests including any license and certification requirements that may be in effect in the area
where the home will be installed.
RAMADA. Any freestanding roof or shade structure, installed or erected over a manufactured home or any portion
thereof.
SHOULD. Indicates a recommendation that is strongly advised but not mandatory_
SHALL. indicates a mandatory requirement.
SITE FOR A MANUFACTURED HOME. A designated parcel of land designed for the accommodation of one a •= -
tured home, its accessory buildings or structures, and accessory equipment, for the exclusive use of ne of
the home.
SKIRTING. A weather -resistant material used to enclose the perimeter. urxJer the Irving area of the home t= --w-- nu, .,,
of the manufactured home to grade.
STABILIZING SYSTEM. All components of the anchoring and support systems, such as piers, footings.t-
equipment, anchoring assemblies, or any other equipment, materials and methods of construction, b support and
secure the manufactured home to the ground.
SUPPORT SYSTEM. Pilings, columns, a combination of footings, piers, foundation walls, caps, and shim and any c ogn,
bination thereof that will, when properly installed, support and secure the manufactured home to the ground_
TIE. Straps, cable, or securing devices used to connect the manufactured home to anchoring assemblies_
UTILITY CONNECTION. The connection of the manufactured home to utilities that include, but are not limited to, electic-
ity, water, sewer, gas, or fuel oil.
VERTICAL TIE. A tie intended to resist uplifting and overturning forces.
WIND ZONE. The areas designated on the Basic Wind Zone Map, as further defined by the MHCSS.
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ENGINEER'S STAMP, - �2
Certain pages of this manual display the seal of a registered engineer. Federal guidelines :only require the seal from, One.
state to be,displayed, but the details herein apply to all, states.
SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL
This icon indicates an important warning. It is critical to, heed these warnings.
This icon indicates a recommended best practice_ While not required„following ttLse
practices will result in a superior installation, reducing the chance that'cosmetic or dLa-a-
bility related complaints might arise.
ABBREVIATIONS
AbS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene max. Maximum
ANSI American National Standards Insti- MHCSS Manufactured.Home Construction and
tote Safety Standards
APA American Plywood Association min. Minimum
ASTM American Societyfor Testing and Ma- mph Mile(s) per hour
terials
AWPA American Wood Preservers Associa- NEC National, Electric Code
lion
CFM Cubic feet per minute NFIP National Flood Insurance Program
CFR Code of Federal Regulations NFPA National Fire Protection Association
DWV Drain, Waste, Vent O.C. On center
EMT Electrical metallic tubing OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Admink
stration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management oz Ounce(s)
Agency
ft Foottfeet p. Page
ga Gauge psf Pounds per square foot
HUD US Department of Housing and Ur- psi Pounds per square inch
ban Development
in Inch(es) SAA State Administrative Agency
LAHJ Local Authority Having Jurisdiction sq ft Square foottfeet
Ib(s) Pound(s)
ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION SYSTEMS
Alternative foundation systems or designs are permitted if they are approved by the home manufacturer and the =ab c-
turer's DAPIA, and are in accordance with either of the following:
Systems or designs are manufactured and installed in accordance with their listings by a nationally recognzed
testing agency based on a nationally recognized testing protocol; or
System designs are prepared by a registered engineer or a registered architect or tested and certified by a regis-
tered engineer or registered architect in accordance with acceptable engineering practice and are rivwrn,-ia tix-ed
and installed so as not to take the home out of compliance with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards.
DISPLAY AND STORAGE OF THE HOME
WEATHER PROTECTION
If the installation is not started immediately upon delivery of the home, the retailer and/or installer has the responsbiiry to
ensure the exterior weather protection covering of marriage walls and the roof of homes with hinged roofs has not been
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damaged during shipment. Inspect the home immediately upon the delivery :and frequently during storage Promptly
tears in the' home closure ma'teriais to prevent damage'from the elements. Inspect and repair roof shingles and siding as
needed. ,
SUPPORTING A HOME FOR DISPLAY
When a new or used manufactured home is to be displayed at a, retail, location, temporarily block,and support the home.
Set up single -section homes with single block piers spaced no further apart than 12 feet o.c. beneath each I-beam. The
tire.and axle system may be used as one of these required supports, and.the hit6h,6c,k.may be used as another. Loci
the first pier no further than two feet from the rear end of the home :,(Figure 1,), Place additional piers along the perimeb--
on either side of opehings greater than four feet (i.e. sliding glass doors, bay windows, etc:).
For multi=section homes, locate additional piers along the marriage line under support columns. These locations wili be
marked by the manufacturer.
Figure 1. Supporting a
home for display
n- 12'-V 12'-0" 1 Z-V 1 Z-0' 12'-0' '
For all homes, place footings below each pier- Footings may be placed directly on the surface grade without excavation
and may be ABS pads, 2 x 10 by 16 inch long pressure treated lumber or 16" x 16" by 4 inch thick concrete pads.
SUPPORTING A HOME FOR STORAGE
To prevent damage to homes being stored but not on display (i.e. people shall not be permitted inside the home) for a pe-
riod exceeding 30 days, locate piers below each I-beam no further than two feet from each end of the home and at the
approximate center of the home length.
CUSTOMIZATION OF THE MODEL MANUAL
This manual is based on a model manufacturer's installation manual used by many different companies. It may have been
customized from the model by the manufacturer. The table below lists the locations where this manual differs from the
model manual.
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STEP 1. LOCATE THE DATA PLATE
Locate the data plate inside the home (Figure 2), typically on a wall panel or door face
near the electrical panel, or master bedroom closet.
The information on the data plate will be used to verify that the home was designed for
the proper location.
STEP 2. CONFIRM WIND ZONE
From Table 1, identify the wind zone for the home. Verify that the home conforms to
the following rules and any special requirements determined by the LAHJ.
• No home may be located in a higher wind zone than that indicated on the
data plate. (Example: a home designed for Wind Zone II cannot be placed in
Wind Zone III.)
• A home may be located in a lower wind zone than that indicated on the data
plate. (Example: a home designed for Wind Zone II can be placed in either
Wind Zone II or l.)
• Homes located within 1,500 feet of the coastline in Wind Zones II and III must
be designed to withstand exposure 'D' conditions. This will be indicated on
the data plate.
If the home does not conform to these rules, contact the manufacturer immediately.
Figure 2. Sample data plate
Site Appropriateness. If tip
site is not accessible, not
priate for the planned supper:
system or cannot be property
graded, notify the purchaser, fte
retailer and HUD with the rea-
sons why the site is unsuitable_
I Do not install the home unt1 al
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issues are remedied.
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TABLE 1. WIND ZONE BY LOCALITY,
iseareaszlisted Fbeiow as :be,Yng wrtfirri Wind. Zone 11 or III � ` -'
;CountieS"of Baldwin and:Mobile
All counties except those listed below as within Wind Zone III
Counties'of Bryan Camden Chatham Glynn Lrberty :McIntosh
Parishes of Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Calcasieu,'Cameron, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,
Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Livingston; Pointe Coupee,'St. Helena, St James, St. John
the Baptist, St Landry, St: Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermillion, Washington, West Baton. Rouge; and
-West Feliciana
-Counties.of Hancock and Washington
Counties of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth
Coun4ies;of George Hancock ,Hanson Jackson„Pears Rivet, and Stone ;
Counties of Beaufort, Brunswick, Camden, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cunituck, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow,
Pamlico, P.asquotank, Pander, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington
Counties flf Beaufort #BerkeleyCha�leston Go1fe1 Dorchester Georgetow Nony Jasper and Wlhamsburg
Counties of Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson, Kennedy, Kleberg, Mata-
gorda, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, San Patricio, and Willacy
^CrLes of�Chesapeake Norfotk,,Portsmouth Pnncess Anne grid Vrrginia;Beach
Entire stafe-
Coastal regions (as detemiined by the 90 mph rsotach'o_n he_ANSi/ASCE7 88 map)
Counties of Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Dade, Franklin, Gulf, Hendry; Lee, Martin, Manatee, Monroe, Palm Beach,
Pinellas, and Sarasota
Pans,^ hes�ofiJefferson La Fourched�Qrleans Ptaquernmes St 8emarc! St Charles St Mary and Terrebonne
Counties of Carteret, Dare, and Hyde
All reg�orSs of the, lJ S Territones ofAmencan Samoa Guam Northern, Manana`tslands Puerto FZco Trust fern
tory�of the Pacficaslands,and the.UnitetlrStates Urgin Islands. ,
STEP 3. CONFIRM THERMAL ZONE
From Figure 3. Thermal (UO) zone map, identify the thermal (UO) zone for the home. i
Verify that the home conforms to the following rules.
• No home may be located in an area with a higher thermal zone number than
that indicated on the data plate. (Example: a home designed for Thermal
Zone 2 cannot be placed in Thermal Zone 3.)
• A home may be located in a lower thermal zone than that indicated on the
data plate. (Example: a home designed for Thermal Zone 2 may be placed in ;
either Thermal Zone 2 or 1.).
• In no case may a home designated for installation in the "Humid & Fringe '
Climate," as identified on the data plate, be located outside of this region j
(Table 2).
If the home does not conform to these rules, contact the manufacturer immediately.
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Baldwin Barbour Bullock Butier;'Choctaw Clarke, Coffee Conecuh Covington Crenshaw Dale
Esoambia Geneva Henry ;Houston Lovmde"s, Marengo Mobile Monroe; •Montgomery Pike Washington and
. .. All counties and locations
-... Counties of Appimg Atkinson Bacon, :Baker, Ben Hill, Bemen; Branttey;Brooks, Bryan„Calhouri, Camden, Char-'
leton CFiatham Clay Chnch Cof%e, Colquitt Cook Cnsp Decatur Dougherty; Earfy; Echols ;1 fFingham, Evans"
;Glynn _Grady lnnrin Jeff Dawn Lanier; Lee,'Lberty,'Long Lovmdes McIntosh, tuL -,'!MitcheH, Pierbe,'OuibTan;
:'Randolph Sem_moie +Tattnall Terrell Thomas Tft iTum6r, Ware Wayne and Worth _
All counties and locations �g
All counties and loghona .
.. Counties of Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, George, Greene, Hancock,
Harrison, Hinds, Issaquena, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln,
Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Rankin, Simpson, Smith, Stone, Walthall, Warren, Wayne, and Wilkinson
.. Counties of Brunsvnck Carteret Columbus New Hanover Onslow and bender
Counties of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, and Horry
Courrf�es,nfAnderson Angelina Aransas, Atascosa Austin Bastrop,Bee Bexar,'Brazona, Brooks'Budeson, `
Ca ldweil;;Calhoun, Cameron Camp -,:Cass, -Chambers, Cherokee bolorado,<Gomal De Witt, Dimmit, Duval,.Falls,
{Fayette,Fort;Bend ;Franklin Freestone,F,rio, Galveston,`Goliad Gonzales, Gregg, Grunes, Guadalupe, Hardin,
Hairfli, son ;Hays Henderson,'Hidalgo, Hopkins, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Jim_ Wells,
Karnes Kaufman; Kennedy Kinney,'.Kleberg; La Salle, Lavaca, Lee Leon, Liberty; Limestone; Live,Oak, Madison,
-.Manon; Matagorda, Maverick,McMullen-Medina, lJlilam,-Montgomery, Morrfs,.Nacogdoches, Navarro, Newton,
:Nueces,'dia_ , P.anola, Polk, Rains,'Refugio, RoberisonRusk, Sabine, San Augustirie, San Jacinto, San Pab
cio Shelby Sir ith Stair, Titus, Travis, Trinity, Tyler, Ppshur, Uvalde, Val Vence, Van Zandt, Victoria, Walker,
Waller 'Washington Webb Wharton Wllacy, Wlliamson Wilson, Wood, Zapata, and Zavala
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STEP 4. CONFIRM ROOF LOAD ZONE
From Table 3, identify the Roof Load Zone for the home. Verify that the home con- f
forms to the following rules. '
• No home may be placed in an area with a higher roof load than that indicated
on the data plate. (Example: a home designed for the South (20 psf) Roof I
Load Zone cannot be placed in the Middle (30 psf) Roof Load Zone).
• A home may be located in an area with a lower roof load than that indicated
on the data plate. (Example: a home designed for the Middle (30 psf) Roof
Load Zone may be placed in the South (20 psf) Roof Load Zone). i
• There are special high roof load areas (primarily in mountains) not shown on I
the map. Contact the LAHJ or SAA for information about these areas. The
home's data plate will indicate if the home has been designed for one of these
high roof load areas.
• Ramadas may be used in areas with roof live loads greater than 40 psf.
Ramadas are to be self-supporting, except that any connection to the home
must be for weatherproofing only.
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_OARS. BY LOCAUTY
QII counfies
.Counties cafi,Aroost ok ,Piscataquis Somerset, Penobscot, Waldo Knox ';Hancock; Washington `, - f
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AII'coun6es -
Allcounties
;Gounfies of Buena Vista Butler Calhoun Cerro Gordo Cherokee Chickasaw, Clay Dickinsori, Emmet, 11 d
Franklm 'Harrution ,Hancock Hardin'`Howard,,Humboldt lda; Kossuth;:Lyon Mitchell, -O'Brien Osceola Pato.Alto,, '
!t?lymouth,•�Pocahontas Sac' Sioux .Webster Winnebago Worth Wnght' - - - +
Counties of Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kanabec,.Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc, York '
'County of -Essex '•-, "' ;
Counties of Alger, Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, ;
Dickson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iron, Kalkaska, i<eweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, ;
Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceda, Otsego, Presque Isle, kos-
common, Schoolcraft, Wexford
;Counbes"of Artkm Anoka Benton Blue Earth Brown Cass Carlton Carver Chippewa Cfiisago Cook, ;Coflon-
wood Crow Wing ,Dakota =Dodge Douglas Fanbautt Fdlmore "'Freeborn Goodhue Grant; Hennepin,, Hubbard '
;Itasca lsanfi Jackson Kandryoh, Kanab�ec Koorchiching Lacqui Parle Lake'Le_Sueur��inco1n L'y'on Mcheod
dena'Vltnght, Washmgton,;Wabasha, Winona; Waseca, Watonwan Yellow Medicine,. ' -.
All Counties
All Countses�' -
Counties of Cayuga, Clinton, Essex, Erie, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis,
Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence, j
Saratoga, Schenectady, Seneca, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates
M_Cou .fies of Brookings Clay, Codmgton Deuel Grant ;Hamlin Hanson Hutchinson Kings[iury Lake Lincoln,
McCook Nimer Minnehaha Moody ?vmer Urnon Yankee '
All Counties
Couniies'ofAddison
inds
Caledorna Chrttenden Essex Franklin'.;Grand lsle'Lamoilfe, OrangeOrlearis; Rut}and,:
``1Nash,ngton Wor � __ .
Counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Bumett, Clark, Chippewa, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Flor-
ence, Forest, Iron, Jackson, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee. Oconto, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce,
Polk, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas, Washburn i
;AII Counties " _
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The states and counfies not fisted fior the Mddle or North roof load zone ,above are deemed to be wrthm the South
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STEP 5. CHE:CK LOCAL CODESAND SEC.UnREPERMITS
Local regulations :may set conditions for the'siting.and installatio'of a manufactured
home..Consult the LAHJ, state manufactured, housing association, and the state SAA
(See Resources, p. 4) for the specific local'requirerrients, including:
• Building codes that may affect the construction of site built structures and in-
frastructure.
• Local requirements regulating the installation of manufactured homes.
• Setback requirements for property lines, streets, yards, and courts.
• Fire separation distances.
• Development covenants for the specific property.
• The locations of flood hazard areas and any special foundation requirements
for homes installed in those areas.
• In some areas, building permits are required to install -manufactured homes.
Prior to making any alteration to the site and the home, contact the LAHJ to
determine if plan approval and permits are required.
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Areas"subjecf to flooding.
The foundation specifica-
tions contained in this
manual are NOT intended
to address flood loads. If
the home is in the flood
plain, consult a registered
engineer.
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A properly prepared site is critical to a good quality installation and the long term structural stability of the home.
This chapter explains the process of planning the site, evaluating the soil, and preparing the site for construction of the
home's support system.
STEP 2 'DETERMINE HOME LOCATION AND LAYOUT.(p: 1'3')
`.STEP 3. ,CLEAR AND GRADE THE'SITE (p 14)
:STEP 4 :DETERMINE SOIL CONDITIONS (p 14:)
® `STEPS. DETERMINE `SOIL BEARING CAPACITY AND .FROST LINE'(p. 14)
DETERMINE GROUND:ANCHOR HOLDING CAPACITY (p• 15)
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STEP 1. PLAN SITE ACCESS
Planning the route to the site is typically the responsibility of the retailer or transporta-
tion company. Whoever is responsible must secure state permits from the states
through which the home will pass.
In planning the route, avoid obstructions that might interfere with the passage of the
home, such as low hanging wires and trees, low overpasses, and bridges not suitable
for the load. Contact the utility company if wires need to be moved. Do not allow
branches, bushes, or other foliage to scrape against the home as the home is moved to
the site. Avoid ditches, berms, steep slopes, and soft ground. Identify and fill any holes
and soft spots into which the transporter's wheels may sink. Avoid moving over steep
changes in grade (20 degrees or more).
If required, provide for home storage and staging areas on the site. Plan the delivery
and staging of home sections and materials so that after all deliveries are complete,
home sections and materials can be accessed for use and installed in the appropriate
sequence. Orient home sections so they do not have to be rotated or excessively ma-
neuvered during the installation process. Plan for temporary needs, such as dump-
sters, portable toilets, crew parking, delivery vehicle drop-offs and concrete mixer de-
liveries.
Before moving the manufactured home to the site, inform the IAHJ and make sure the
site is prepared and utilities are available.
STEP 2. DETERMINE HOME LOCATION AND LAYOUT
The home location may have already been determined by others_ If not, plan the home
location and layout in compliance with the regulations researched in Getting Started,
STEP 5. CHECK LOCAL CODES AND SECURE PERMITS (p. 8). Contact utilities for
locations of existing infrastructure, such as underground cables, pipes, and electrical
lines.
When planning the site improvements, consider the following:
• The home location should be level.
• Avoid contact with large trees, steep slopes, poorly drained areas, and poten-
tial flood zones.
• Preserve trees and shrubs for shade, visual screens, and windbreaks.
• Plan the driveway, parking areas, septic, well, other structures, and utility
lines.
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Site Preparation. The home
manufacturer has no con-
trol over the site planning
and installation of the home
unless the manufacturer is
responsible for the home's
installation. Final responsi-
bility for site preparation,
including soil stability and
frost heave control, lies with
the installer. An improperly
prepared site may result in
the denial of a foundation -
related warranty claim.
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Fire separation. Comply
with any IAHJ fire separa-
tion requirements or the re-
quirements NFPA 501A,
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• Consider future additions, such as screen rooms, porches, and awnings.
• Site the home away from natural water paths.
STEP 3. CLEAR AND GRADE THE SITE
Trim overhanging foliage considering'future growth, potential storms, swaying ;in wind
and snow/ice-weighted branches. Remove organic material such, as vegetation, wood,
roots, twigs, dead branches, grass, and brush from directly under the home.,Re'move
any debris that could become termite infested from the site and surrounding area. Re-
move all other debris from the home location, including roots from beneath footing loca-
tions. Properly dispose of all items.
Crown the site (Figure 4) away from the foundation for the first ten feet with a minimum
slope of 1/2 inch per foot. Where property lines, walls, slopes, or other physical condi-
tions prohibit this slope, provide the site with drains, swales, or grading to drain water
away from the structure. Any fill required to grade the site should be inorganic "con-
trolled fi_II" applied in a maximum of four inch layers, compacted between each layer to
at least 90% of its maximum relative density. Direct runoff away from the site using
ditches and berms (Figure 5). If the home will have skirting, start grading from two feet
in from the edge of the home.
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Indicate
direction of water
flow.
Grade the ground so that water under porches, decks, and recessed entries flows
away from the home. If proper grading is not possible, use other methods such as a
drain tile and automatic sump pump system to remove any water that may collect un-
der the home.
The home is suitable for the installation of gutters and downspouts. When gutters and
downspouts are installed, direct runoff away from the home.
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Site, drainage. Moisture un-
der the home can result in
structural damage to the
floor system and other
parts of the home. Failure
to provide adequate
slope%drainage can result in
moisture -related problems
such as mold, mildew, and
erosion.
Figure 4. Crown the soil un-
der the home to prevent wa-
ter ponding
Figure 5. Direct runoff away
from the home
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Soil. Inadequate soil bearing
capacity or a support sys-
tem mismatched to the soil
characteristics can result in
excessive or differential
settlement of the home,
which can cause the home
to go out of level, resulting
in jammed doors and win-
dows, cracks in finishes
and ruptured plumbing
connections.
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STEP 4. DETERMINE SOIL CONDITIONS
Examine the soil type under the proposed home location to make sure it is suitable for
placement of a home. The design of the home's support system, including footing/pier
spacing and size, will in part be determined by the bearing capacity of the soil, and if
ground anchors are used, by the soil's withdrawal strength.
The soil under every portion of the support system must meet the following criteria:
• The soil must be firm and undisturbed (not previously excavated) or fill com-
pacted to at least 90% of its maximum relative density. Uncompacted fill will
settle over time, causing the home to shift and become unlevel.
• Fill must not contain large debris. This too will settle over time.
• The soil must not be comprised of organic clays or peat. Organic material can
decay, causing settlement, and also may harbor pests that can infest the
home.
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• The water table must be below the lowest level of the planned support sys-
tem/foundation. A soil's bearing capacity can be greatly reduced when it is
saturated with water. Note that water tables may vary with seasonal or cli-
mactic conditions. Consult a geologist or the LAHJ if you are unsure of the
water table level.
• The soil must not be a highly expansive type. Expansive soils can expand
when they become saturated with water, causing the home to shift and be-
come unlevel. If soils are expansive, contact a registered engineer, or regis-
tered architect to assist with the design of the foundation system.
STEP 5. DETERMINE SOIL -BEARING CAPACITY AND
FROST LINE
The soil under a home must be capable of withstanding the loads imposed by the
weight of the home, its support system and furnishings, as well as any loads imposed
by wind, snow, or other climactic conditions.
SOIL -BEARING CAPACITY
Determine the soil -bearing capacity in pounds per square foot (psf) before designing a
support system. The higher the capacity (psf), the more weight the soil can hold without
unduly compressing. As the soil -bearing capacity increases, footings can be reduced in
size or spaced farther apart.
Use one or more of the following methods to determine the site's soil bearing capacity:
• Test the soil. Hire a registered geologist, registered engineer, or registered
architect to determine the soil classification and maximum allowable soil bear-
ing capacity by testing the soil in accordance with generally accepted engi-
neering practice.
• Obtain soil records. The local office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Natural Resources Conservation Service (www.soils.usda.gov) and/or the
LAHJ may have test results and/or soil analyses on file for the area.
• Conduct a pocket penetrometer test. Use a pocket penetrometer to esti-
mate allowable soil -bearing capacity as follows:
1. Select a location that will be under a footing.
2. Clear an area of a minimum of one square foot at least four inches deep
or to the depth of the bottom of the planned footing.
3. Using the instructions provided with the pocket penetrometer, take at
least five readings.
4. Discard the high and low readings and average the remaining readings.
Round this result down to the nearest soil -bearing value shown in the
right column of Table 4.
5. Confirm that the rounded result matches the soil description on Table 4.
• Determine soil -bearing value by visual examination. If one of the options
above is not available, the values on Table 4 can be used to establish soil -
bearing capacity by visual examination. This method provides lower capacity
values than the options above. Accurate soil identification typically requires
special training or expertise. An engineer or building code official may be able
to assist in classifying the soil found on the site.
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Soil bearing capacity. Sup-
port systems on soils with
bearing capacities less than
1,000 psf must be designed
by a registered engineer or
registered architect and
approved by the LAHJ.
Limitations of pocket pene-
trometers. Pocket pene-
trometers do not work on
sand or gravel. Use Table
4 to determine allowable
pressure for these types of
soils. If you encounter a
layer of gravel, test the soil
under the gravel. Do not
put the penetrometer on
stones larger than its tip as
this will provide an inaccu-
rate reading.
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Rock<or haid pan class �1), f 4 000 `
Sandy gravel,and gravel; very dense and/or cemented sands; 2,000
course:gravel/cobbles; preloaded silts, clays and coral. (class 2)
Sand silty sand clayey sand sitty!gravei inetlium dense course 1 500
Glay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt (classes 4A and 4B) 1,000
Uricompacied'fill peat organic clays (class,5) Professional testing required
Note to table: No allowances made for overburden pressure, embedment depth, water'table
height, or settlement problems.
Use default capacity. Use an allowable pressure of 1,500 psf, unless site -
specific information requires the use of lower values based on soil classifica-
tion and type according to Table 4.
Note that soil types may vary across a home site. In this case, the soil with the lowest
bearing capacity should be assumed when designing the support system. Keep a re-
cord of the soil -bearing capacity value; it will be used later to design the home's sup-
port system.
FROST LINE
In climates subject to ground. freezing, consult the LAHJ, a registered engineer, or reg-
istered architect to determine the depth of the frost line. Figure 6 may be used as a
guideline when there is no specific local determination. Keep a record of the frost
depth; it will be used later to design the home's support system.
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STEP S. DETERMINE GROUND ANCHOR HOLDING CAPAC-
ITY
When using auger -type ground anchors to tie down the home, first, use a torque probe
to determine the anchor -holding strength of the soil on the site.
Use a torque probe with a shaft of sufficient length to test the soil at the depth of the
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Torque Probe. Before using
the torque probe, check
with the utility companies
for the location of under-
ground cables or pipes to
avoid contact with the
probe shaft.
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anchor helical plate. Augur the Or6be into the ground, and following the probe manufac-
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be, installed and at -the depth of the ancho'r helix. If the soil va-ries-'i'n',co'h"si5tency,peross
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I n'sta:.H Footings �,15,09
This chapter provides instructions for the design and construction of individual footings that. transfer the load from a single
pier to the ground. A footing and pier together (discussed in'Set the Home), is referred to as.a "support." A footing may
also: be.,designed to carry the load of multiple piers (often called "strip" footings). The design of strip footings is not cov-
erect in this manual. °
;STEP 1,,Q SIGN: POINT.LOAD;SUPPORTS (p 9:'8)
;STEP 2,DESIGNFRAME'SUPPORTS (Homes.Without Penmeter.Blocking) (p.21)
STEP 3 DESIGN, FRAME'AND•PERIMETER SU.P.,PORTS (Homes"With PenmeterBlocking) (p 22)
V, STEP 4. SELECT FOOTING MATERIALS:;(p 23):
V.:STEP 5.,SiZE'F09TINGS(p 23)
STEP 6 INSTALLFOQTINGS
STEP 1. DESIGN POINT LOAD SUPPORTS
All homes will need supports, and therefore footings, under the frame, marriage line
(for multi -section homes), exterior wall openings and other heavy point loads.
The home manufacturer may have provided a blocking diagram (or tags, labels, paint
or other markings under the home) indicating the required locations and/or loads for
perimeter, marriage line and/or frame supports specifically for this home. If so, the dia-
gram or tags take precedence over the directions provided in this manual.
Create a sketch of the home that includes the exterior walls, the frame I -beams and the
marriage line(s), if a multi -section home. The sketch will be used in this chapter to lo-
cate each support, and note the size of the corresponding footing. Figure 7 is an ex-
ample of such a support plan.
Door Piers
Perimeter Blocking Piers I-B am Frame Members
(if required) ••///1/
Frame Piers
Wall Piers
I -Beam Frame < L Frame Piers
V
Porch Post Piers Perimeter Blocking Piers
Door Piers (if required)
As the location and load for each support is determined, note it on the sketch. When
selecting locations for supports, keep in mind that increasing the spacing between sup-
ports will increase the load on that support and the size of the required footing.
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High roof loads. For roof
loads of 40 psf or greater,
a registered engineer or
registered architect must
determine the maximum
marriage wall opening
permitted without pier or
other supports.
Figure 7. Example of sup-
port plan
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DETERMINE LOCATIONS
Point toads exist where a bearing/structural weight is concentrated and .transferred to
the foundation at a specific point_ Locate a support under each point load, including the
following examples:
• Exterior doors on side walls at both sides of each door (blocking is not re-
quired at exterior doors on non -bearing end walls).
• Other exterior wall openings four feet and "greater at both sides of each open-
ing (including multiple windows that total four feet wide or more without inter-
mediate supports, even if individual windows are less than four feet).
• Marriage line openings four feet or greater at both sides of each opening.
• Locations where through -the -rim crossover ducts penetrate the rim joist at the
marriage line and perimeter blocking is required (not required if the home is
constructed with a perimeter frame system).
• Marriage line columns.
• Load -bearing porch posts.
• Under heavy (400 Ibs or greater) items, such as heavy furniture, waterbeds,
fireplaces and large fish tanks.
Mark the required point load support locations on the sketch. Supports are not required
where the manufacturer has reinforced the floor (such as with additional outriggers or
floor joists) and so noted in the documentation provided with the home. Figure 8 and
Figure 9 identify typical point load support locations.
Wall Piers
Door Piers
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support locations
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Loads on •supports of a given type (fr'ame, perimeter, ;or, marriage) can be assumed to " pF _
be equal ,if support spacing is. equal. However, if different support spacings: are used
then each su ort,•with a•different spacing should be' calculated se aratel ; Conforms
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Note the location and load required of each support on the sketch. lzn6109
TABLE 7. LOAD.ON,F.RAME,AND PERIMETER -SUPPORTS FOR HOMES REQUIRING.PERIMETER BLOCKING
Roof load zone and max. section width
frame1210 .1.360 21440 1210„ 1360 1440 121.0 1360 1440
1530 �660 1850 1810 .Y 1970T Z200 2090 _2290� 2550
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Marriage
2460 2720 3110 2940 3270 3730µ 3410 3810 4350
Frame
1660 1890 20]0 1660 189Q z010 , 1660 1890 2010
..v..- .l,.k......_.,.. _i�...`c'.............: �.,�x«..a..._,.._....._.s%.,Y.Yflip_......a7..k�».._..-.......w.Lv,1, u._.._._— ..._.. ... ,.. _.-..__. ..
2150 2340 26.30 2560 2810 3150 3000 3280 3680
3540 3930'a x 45iD 4250 4750 _ Marriage
54fl 4960 5570 6370
�., 2110 2410 2580 2110 2410 2580 2110 yL 2410 2580
2760 302D. 3400 33,1D 3640'1;D0 ^3870 4270p 480D r
Marriage
4620 5130 5910 5570 6230 7150 6520 7320 8390
Fram-
2560 294D' 3'S0 2560 2940 3150 256D 2940 3150,:
-.. . ........ .. .. c- .. -Y. .... .... _ c. «, _....cam«..._. z]va._-. _...._....-.y..._t_.... =. ..... _
3370 3690 4180 4070 4480 5050 4760 5260 5930
Marriage5700 . ; :, 6340 ',s ' , 310, 6890 7710 ' r '8860 8074 9070 .1.0410
STEP 4. SELECT FOOTING MATERIAL
Select one of the products and materials from Table 8 for the footings
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,TERIALS
Minimum 6 thick poured -in -place concrete: pads, siabs; or ribbons with at least a 28
Poured concrete All soil types day compressive strength of 3,000 psi. Cast -in -place concrete, footings may also
require reinforcing steel based on acceptable engineering practice, the design
loads, and site specific soil conditions.
Minimum 4 %hick nomrnaltprecast concrete padsimeefrng or exceeding ASTM C' "
Pre cast concrete 41Csbi1 types 90-Q2a Standard SPecrficabori for LoadBeanng Concrete.MasonryChits `wig out
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.. rerrifiorcement; wrth at,least a28-day co_mpr�ive•strength;of 2 50D_pst.
Use in accordance with the pad manufacturer's instructions. Must be certified for
ABS plastic Stable soils use in the soil classification at the site, listed and labeled for the required load ca-
pacity.
Consult system manirFac
P-Pirielary Systemsauger Consult system manufacturer =
Two layers of nominal 2-inch thick wood x 24" maximum length, pressure -treated
PressureTreated Lum- Stable soils with a water bome preservative, in accordance with AWPA Standard U1-04 for Use
ber Category 4B ground contact applications. Cut ends of pressure treated himber
must be field treated in accordance with AWPA Standard M4-02.
Single layer of nominal'/< rnchihrck maximum t6 inch `x 1fi;rnch or two layers -of % -
Pressure -Treated Ply- mchthick for s¢es greater than 16 inch x 16 inch ;Rated exposure 1 or exterior
Stable sorts sheaihrnglm accordance with P1-07 Construction and slndustrral Plywood
r"°°d sure treated m accordance wrth,AWPA'Standard U31,' 4 for Use. Category 4B:
�;! g�rotind contact apphcatrons ,}. 7 F. -
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STEP 5. SIZE FOOTINGS
Once the load on the footing and the soil -bearing capacity are known, calculate the
size of each footing as follows:
i 1. From Table 9 determine if the pier is to be of single -stack blocks (8 inch x16
inch) or double -stack blocks (16 inch x 16 inch) pier.
2. Locate the group of rows in Table 10 with the soil -bearing capacity deter-
mined in Prepare the Site, STEP 5. DETERMINE SOIL -BEARING CAPAC-
ITY AND FROST LINE (p. 15). Use the next lowest value if the exact value
does not appear.
3. Read across the table to determine the minimum required footing area and
the minimum footing thickness for the corresponding footing type (single or
double -stacked blocks).
4. The required footing size may be changed by selecting another support spac-
ing (Table 6 or Table 7).
TABLE 9. PIER-GONFI.Gl1RATION,
Pier loca- Maximum
Height Configuration
tion load
Less than 36 m,{except comer Single stack blocks with long side „8 000 Ills
piers more than 3 blocks high) perperidicuiar to l beam
v.. _.....
Between 36 in and 67 in and cor- Double, interlocked blocks 16,000 lbs.
ner piers over 3 blocks high
Over 67-in ... _ Double Anterlocked`blocks 16 000;Ibs: =`
54 in or less Sinale-stack blocks with long side 8,000 lbs.
parallel to perimeter rail (rim joist)
Single stack blocks withklong side
54 in orless - 8 OOO Ibs . l
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lecting footing materials,
bear in mind the need for !
frost protection. Not all foot-
ing materials are suitable
for freezing climates. j
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256
16 x 16
4
800
-,4
800
5121600
324
18 x 18
4
1010
4
1010
400
20 x 20:
4 '
1250
4
1250
576
24 x 24
4
1800
4
1800
900 ::
30 x 30
256
16 x 16
4
1680
4
1680
512
16 x 32- T '
4
3370
4
3370;
324
18 x 18
4
2130
4
2130
400 . ' '
20, x 20" ' 4, ` 2630
4
2630.-
576
24 x 24
4
3.800
4
3800
., , r 900. , ,
~.-30 x`30•„ .
4. `'
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256
16 x 16 4
2570
4 2570
512
16.:x 32 :4
5150V
4 5150
324
18 x18 4
3260
4 3260
400
.20. x 20 . , . .4 ..
4020 ,
4 _ „ 4020
576
24 x 24 4
5800
4 5800
900 .
30 x 30 6:
8000 '
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256
16 x 16 4
3460
4 3460
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512 16 x 32 r 6
6840
6 6840 "
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324
18 x 18 4
4380
4 4380
400
20 x'20, 4,
:5410 4 5410
576
24 x 24 6
7700
6 7700
900 ' . '
30 x 30 f 6 , z 8000 s r_
6 12030
256
16 x 16 4
4350
4 4350
512
16.x 32 ': 6
:8000 :: ;
6 8620
324
18 x 18 4
5510
4 5510
400
20 x 20 4
6800 _
4 . 6800
576
24 x 24 6
8000
6 9700
900
30 x 30 8
8000 ;
8 15000
256
16 x 16 4
5240
4 5240
512
16 x 32, 6 -
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6 10400
324
18 x 18 4
6630
4 6630
400
20 x 20 74
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576
24 x 24 6
8000
6 11700
990
- x 30 30""' . 8 =` 8D00 ` ' 8 - 16000
Note: The capacity values listed have been reduced by the dead load of the concrete footing.
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Design footings to comply with the
following additional requirements:
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Its Wdth Its Width
• The footing sizes shown are for square pads and are based on the surface area
(square inches). Design non -square footings such that the area and depth is
equal to or greater than the area and depth of the square footing shown in
Table 10, and the distance from the edge of the pier to the edge of the footing is
not more than the thickness of the footing.
• For four -inch thick unreinforced precast concrete footings, use the minimum
footing size for the six-inch cast -in -place footing from Table 10.
TABLE 10A. FOOTING EQUIVALENTS
Cast_ln Place 16 x 16 Pre -Cast Place Concrete 2x12x24Treated
Concrete Size Concrete Pads (Diameter — Lumber Pads
(inches) Inches)
16 x 16 Single 20 Single
20 x 20 Double 4 d.
124 + Double
24 x 24 Quad 28 _Triple�
30 x 30 Quad 36 .
STEP 6. INSTALL FOOTINGS
Construct the footings as follows:
• Maintain the distance between adiacent piers to within 10% of the tabulated
spacing and so the average distance between any adjacent spans is equal to or
less than the tabulated spacing.
• Whenever possible, place point load supports directly under the required loca-
tions_ If plumbing, electrical, mechanical equipment interferes, place supports
no more than 6 inches in either direction of the support point.
• Recess perimeter blocking supports and perimeter point load supports no more
than 10 inches from the edge of the floor with added support as shown in
Figure 14.
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chors. If anchors will be
placed in concrete. follow
instructions in Install
Stabilizing System (p.
65) to determine anchor
layout. Either place an-
chors immediately after
the concrete has been
poured or drill them in af-
ter the concrete has set.
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• If footings are rectangular, orient them so that the long side is perpendicular to
the home's I-beam.
• Place the bottom of footings on undisturbed soil or fill compacted to at least
90% of its maximum relative density.
• In freezing climates protect footings from the effects of frost heave in accor-
dance with any LAHJ requirements (see Prepare the Site, p. 13). Place the
bottom of the footings below the frost line (insulated foundations and monolithic
slabs are other frost protection options not covered in this manual).
• Make sure the top surface of the footing is level, flat, and smooth.
In accordance with the American Concrete Institute publication ACI-308, maintain curing
measures before construction or installation onto the concrete footing begins, until a
minimum of 70% of the specified 28-day compressive strength has been achieved. The
ACI recommended time to attain this level of strength is seven days for ASTM C150
Type 1 mixtures and 10 days for Type II mixtures. Full design live and dead loads may
not be applied until the 28-day duration has elapsed for achieving full strength.
SinQie Pad Footing
Double Pad Fooling
Load distributing pad for suppon
Quad Pad Footing
15' x IS" Plywood Pad Footings or
16- x 16- x 4" Concrete Pad Footings
Lead distributing
pad for support
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Sinale Pad Fouti to ; .. ' Double Pad Footing
Try Pad Footing
2" x 12" x 24" Lumber Pad Footings
Figure.14. Perimeter sup-.
ports
Excavation. If
excavation is required,
mark the footing locations
on the ground with stakes
before beginning to dig.
Figure 14A. Footing pads.
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Construct Foundation
(FOR HOMES WITH LOAD -BEARING PERIMETER WALL)
This chapter provides guidelines and recommendations for the design and construction of a basement or crawlspace
foundation using a load -bearing perimeter wall. A load -bearing perimeter wall foundation system uses a wall along the
outer edge of the home to support the home's outside walls. This perimeter support works with interior supports such as
piers, columns, and cross beams that support the home's frame and, if multi -section, marriage line.
® STEP 1. OBTAIN A FOUNDATION DESIGN (p. 28)
STEP 2. EXCAVATE (p. 28)
STEP 3. CONSTRUCT THE FOOTING OR SLAB (p. 28)
STEP 4. CONSTRUCT THE PERIMETER WALL (p. 28)
STEP 5. INSTALL INTERIOR SUPPORTS (p. 29)
STEP 6. WATERPROOF FOUNDATION WALL (p. 29)
STEP 7. BACKFILL AND GRADE (p. 29)
STEP 1. OBTAIN A FOUNDATION DESIGN
If a load -bearing perimeter wall foundation design has not been provided by the home
manufacturer, it is the responsibility of the retailer and/or home owner to provide a de-
sign approved by an engineer or architect, licensed in the state where the home will be
installed. The approved design must comply with the LAHJ regulations for foundation
design, waterproofing, and drainage, and the following:
• The foundation perimeter bearing wall must be supported with a concrete slab
or continuous strip footing around the perimeter of the home. Interior piers
must be supported by a slab or footings. If footings are used under interior
piers, they may be designed as in Prepare Footings, p. 18.
• Slabs must extend to the edges of the home.
• Footings and slabs must be protected from the effects of frost heave by ex-
tending the footings to or below the frost line or by using a frost protected
shallow foundation design.
STEP 2. EXCAVATE
Earate for the foundation, ¢.op y disposing of the earth that is not needed for
or site -grading purposes.
STEP 3. CONSTRUCT THE FOOTINGS OR SLAB
Cm-tstruct the foundation according to the approved design, including the perimeter
foundation wall, drainage system, footing(s), and/or slab.
STEP 4. CONSTRUCT THE PERIMETER WALL
Unless the approved design requires otherwise, construct the perimeter wall with mor-
tared and reinforced concrete blocks or reinforced poured-in-piace concrete. Install re-
inforcement according to the approved design or LAHJ. Install ventilation and access
openings according to the approved design, or if not specified, according to the re-
quirements in Complete Under the Home, STEP 3 INSTALL SKIRTING (p. 97).
When constructing pockets for an H-beam system, measure the beam depth and lo-
cate the pockets carefully. It is critical that when the home's frame rests on top of the
H-beam, the perimeter of the floor rests squarely on the foundation wall sill plate
Using engineered designs.
This section is NOT in-
tended to provide a com-
plete design for a buildable
foundation. A complete
design must be obtained
that is suitable for the local
area and sealed by a pro-
fessional engineer or regis-
tered architect, licensed in
the state.
Foundation ready home.
Make sure that homes to
be installed on a basement
or a crawlspace have been
ordered with a recessed
frame or as foundation -
ready, where the frame is
designed to avoid interfer-
ence with the foundation
wall.
Checking the water table.
For basements, check for a
high water table. The water
table may vary seasonally
or based on weather condi-
tions. A geologist can per-
form an algae test to de-
termine the water table
level. The foundation de -
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(Figure, 75)- Leave room for a two-inch nominal, pressure treated wood spacer on top
of t�,wall pockets (to prevent corrosion, the steel beams must not be in direct -contact.
with Leave at least one inch for thermal expansion at the epds of the beam_ s
and maintain a minimum oftwo.irnches of bearing area for the beams in the pockets
(yielding a, minimum pocket depth of three inches)'
Bolt a pressure treated wood sill plate (minimum 2 x 6) to• the top of the foundation
Atli: If the.home's'siding cannot be nailed ,through, use a 2 x •10 sill plate that extends
irrto •the foundation 1-1 /4 inches ,(Figure 16). The home •can then -be connected tothe
fatiori by fastening the' -sill plate into the floor joists from below: Connect, the. home
the foundation according to the approved design. Recess nuts into the sill plate and
cut off the ends of bolts so they"do not project above the sillplate and interfere with the
placement of the home.
Pressue
Treated
Crassis Sill P_
Main I -Bean
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STEP 5. INSTALL INTERIOR SUPPORTS
Install piers, columns and H-beams to support the interior of the home according to the
approved design.
STEP 6. DAMP PROOF FOUNDATION WALL
Damp proof the foundation wall no less than up to the height of the planned backfill.
STEEP 7. BACKFILL AND GRADE
against the foundation wall to the height of the damp proofing -Take care to not
A: - - the drainage system Grade the fill as per Prepare the Site (p. 13).
sign mustaccount for a
high water table.
Level the, wall. _Make sure
the foundation is level. and
straight with no more than a
114 inch .vertical variation
overthle entire foundation
and no more than-1/8 inch
Vertical variation over any
two -foot ,length.
Chec_ k for Plates. When us-
ing an H-beam system,
check and compensate,for
reinforcement plates that
add thickness to the chas-
sis beam, at axle locations.
Figure 15. H-beam installa-
tion
Figure 16. Connection using
2 x 10 sill plate
Limits of exca-
vation. When a crane will
be used, excavate no more
than two feet outside the
foundation perimeter. Un-
excavated ground will pro-
vide a more stable base for
the crane.
Footing heights. Pour foot-
ings to a height that will re-
duce the need to cut blocks
or shim when building peri-
meter walls and piers.
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Backfilling. Backfill against
basement walls only after
the home is connected to
the foundation or the
basement walls may deflect
inward or collapse.
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This chapter describes"the process of installing the first section of the home (for single section homes this is the, only sec-
tion) orm the foundation.
STEP 1. PREPARE FOR SET
Before beginning the home set, complete the following:
• Confirm that the site is property cleared and graded (see Prepare the Site, p.
13_
• Eirsuae that the footings are in place and properly located.
Install any utilities that will be difficult to install (e.g. those below grade be-
neath the home) after the home is in place.
• Secure or remove from the home and properly store all ship loose items (refer
to shipping documents for items shipped with the home).
• Inspect the home interior, exterior and all provided materials, appliances, and
equipment. Immediately report any damage or shortages to the manufacturer.
• . The ground moisture retarder may be installed now or after the home is com-
plete. See Complete Exterior Work, STEP 2. INSTALL GROUND MOIS-
TURE RETARDER (p. 96) for requirement and then return here.
For perimeter bearing wall foundations:
• Check that the length and width of the home match with the foundation walls.
• Check that the two main diagonal measurements of the foundation are equal.
• Check that the foundation walls and other support points are within 1/4 inch of
level overall and within 1/8 inch of level within any four foot distance.
• For naiti-section homes, check that each pair of diagonal measurements for
eat portion of the foundation corresponding to a home section are equal.
car w4Lf-section homes, find the electrical bonding lugs on the front or rear
x rs_ Reverse them to the inside of the outrigger using star washers so
w4l be accessible after the home is placed on the foundation walls.
• tf L--;irg an H-beam system, remove the frame's shackle hanger if it will inter-
paper placement of the beam.
STEP CP 2. POSITION HOME SECTION
Posi'mn the home section in its final location (if possible, move the heaviest section of
the home into place first). Then place materials needed to construct support piers near
flheir final locations under the home as determined in Prepare Footings, (p. 18).
STEP 3. LIFT HOME
Thy are three primary methods available to place the home on the foundation: jack-
ir g roffu g and awning_ Jacks, often with roller systems, are typically used for pier and
. d "r ems, roller systems are commonly used for crawlspace foundations with
load -bed perimeter walls; and cranes are most commonly used for basement foun-
dations.
Clearances under the
home. After the home is
leveled, the resulting dis-
tance between the bottom
of the entire chassis main
frame beam and the
ground must be no less
than 12 inches.
Utilize proper cribbing.
Manufactured homes
weigh several tons. No
one should be under the
home (whether it is mov-
ing or stationary) unless
proper cribbing is in place
(Figure 17). Failure to util-
ize proper cribbing may
result in serious injury or
death.
Leveling during
jacking. Keep the home's
floor as level as possible
during jacking. Twisting or
warping the floor can dam-
age the structure and finish-
ing. Use as many jacks as
necessary to keep the floor
flat and level.
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JACKS
tf jaL'i6 are to be used, comply with all jacking safety precautions and the procedure
bebw_ Lifurig the home with jacks involves potential risks and must be done with ut- -
most care and caution. Failure to follow jacking warnings and procedures may result in
seriaas:uyury or death- Please read the Jacking Safety Precautions before lifting the
home with jacks_
JALM6
• No am shouid be under the home's Pbea'ms while the; jacks ,are being roper..
ated or while'the home.is supported only on ttie`jacks.
• Use jacks only for raising the home_ Do not rely on the jacjcs to,support,the .
home.
• If possible, raise the,home only on one.sideso•that.the ott e'f side,is.in contact
with the ground. Leave the hitch connected to'the vehicle�or otiier,stabiiizing
equipment
• Obey all OSHA regulations_
• Make sure adequate safety cribbing (Figure 17)'is in ,place whenever the
home is placed on jacks.
• Use a minimum of two commercial quality jacks, each with a rating of at least
12 tons.
• Jack only on the'main chassis`l-beam,'cer tering'jacks directly,uncler`the=
beam_
• Do not jack on a seam (joint between flanges of twin I-bea_ms).. i
To distribute the concentrated loads from jacks to I-beam, place a_ minimum
3lLarch tf►ick steel plate, a C-channel, a 1'/rinch thick' hardwood'.block or•a
commercial jacking plate, between the main chassis I-beam and.the jack head:
Locate the Jack base on .firm ground.'Never lack.on :freshly disturbed soilor
where'.an underground sever pipe`may be located:
• Use a firm support under the Jack base to prevent tipping ,or,settling of the jack.
A,minimum 16 x 16 orlarger wood orrigid fiberglass pad, is recommended:
Never use concrete-blocks`as,a'support``#or a jack.
Follow the jacking sequence outlined below to avoid overstressing structural members:
1_ Block wheels. Block the wheels so the house does not roll. I
2. Install cribbing. Install safety cribbing (Figure 17).
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_ Lewel fir rise. Locate one jack at the hitch and level the section length-
wise (sixth that the front and rear of the section are at the same height).
4_ I frame jacks. Place a minimum of one jack just forward of the first
spring hanger and another just behind the last spring hanger of the I-beam on
the side of the home that is lowest (making sure not to place jacks where the
piers will go). Place jacks no more than 20 feet apart and no more than 20
feet from each end of the I-beam.
5_ Lift the home. Operating the jacks simultaneously (or sequentially in very
small inuements), lift the home section until it is slightly higher than the final
desired pier height.
ROLLER SYSTEMS
When using a roller system, comply with the equipment manufacturer's directions and
the following sequence:
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Figure 17. Stack 4 x 6" by 5'
long timbers as shown to form
safety timbers. Place safety
j timbers under home behind
axle area and under hitch.
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1 _ Estabfisii stag pg area. Establish a staging area directly adjacent to one or
b¢h :sues of tie foundation.
2_ Sehm rollers. Setup the roller system according to the equipment manufac-
ture s directions.
3_ Fasten bump blocks. Temporarily fasten wooden bump blocks on the. sill
p aY t+ie ends of the foundation to stop the home from rolling at the •de-
si ed location_
4. Rob horse. Roll the home into place over the foundation.
5_ i2emove bump blocks. Remove the blocks before installing the next section
of a mutt -section home.
CRANES
When using a crane, follow these guidelines:
• Position the home sections) and crane (taking the boom reach into consid-
eration) such that they do not have to be repositioned during the set.
• Use enough property sized straps to maintain balance of the home and to
prevent damage to the structure.
• Place straps under walls or posts, including temporary posts used to support
the opening. Do not position lifting straps under marriage wall openings.
• Use a properly sized spreader bar to maintain a vertical lift, to avoid placing
oorrpression forces on the eaves and to reduce any tendency to slip.
• Conned a rope to at least one point on the home so it can be controlled while
ak)tL-
• Make provisions to retrieve the straps/cables after the home is set. If using a
cradle system, notch the sill plate where the straps will fall. Fora sling sys-
tem, notch and reinforce the home's rim joist to keep the strap from slipping
and allow the strap to be removed after the home is set.
• Always set the home section farthest from the crane first so that subsequent
section(s) need not be lifted over previously set sections.
STEP '- CONSTRUCT PIERS
For the side of the home section that is up on jacks, place piers on footings or pads fol-
lowino the home manufacturer's blocking plan (or taos). If no plan was provided, use
the sLccc3!1- ?cam dewe 3 ed in Install Footings (p. 18). Start at one end of the home
seater• at uam xm2add free other noting the required pier material specifications and
prone. — besow_
Core s s: as im pmvide a stable foundation for the home using materials listed
in the spec5cations bcx below and based on the bcaton of the pier and its height as
measured t-on, Ne iDp of the footing or pad to the top of the cap. See Table 12 for pier
constriction requirements.
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size, location or spacing of
piers may result in serious
structural damage to the
home. Install piers at all re-
quired locations. Failure to do
so'may lead to sagging
floors, walls, and roofs, and
could void the home's war-
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TABLE 11. PIER MATERIAL MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Iz;i6rn9
Nominal dimensions of at least 8* x 8' x 16'; minimum load 8,000 lbs; confirming to ASTM designation ..,
C90, grade N.
Solid masonry(nominal 4' x 8" x -16" pre -cast-,concrete,Wthout reinforcement) pressure treated lumber
z (nominal 2' x 8 96'); `or steel (minimum 1/2 fick coRo'sion protectetl by a min ofia 10 inihcoating of an'
exterior paint or• equivalent). R:
Nominal 2' thick boards.
Hardwood minimum 4' width by minimum 6 <length by maxrmurti 1 thick,(nomma) plastic fnus ti sted A
,with maximum load capacaLy used in -pairs-
Available in various sizes stamped with maximum load capacity and listed or labeled for the required verti-
cal load capacity, and where required by design, for the appropriate horizontal load capacity. Metal or
other manufactured piers must be provided with protection against weather deterioration and corrosion at
least equivalent to that provided by a coating of zinc on steel of .30 oz per sq. ft of surface coated.
With a water bome'preservative, in,accordance with AWPAStandard U1 04 for Use Category 46 ground
contact applications_
TABLE 12..PtER CONSTRUCTION
Less flan 35 in (except Single-stack:blocks with long ,
corner piers more than 3 side perpendicular to 1-beam /:' 8,000 Ibs_ Not required
f�ior trigh)
Between 36 in and 67 in 1" ('/" up to 36"
and comer piers over 3 Double, interlocked blocks high) 16,000 lbs. Not required
blocks high
Oyer 67 in Designed by a registered engineer or registered;architect '
Single -stack blocks with long 1/2' up to 36" high,
Perimeter 54 in or less* side parallel to perimeter rail 1" over 36" high 8,000 lbs. Not required
(rim joist)
54 in or less* elde:peipe dSin
clular to the on9 �= up to 36 high 8 000 lbs_ Not'required
marriage fine, 1" ove�36"'high'.:
* Construct p-irnelter and marriage line piers over 54 inches according to the requirements for frame piers of the same height.
1. Prepare footing surface. Make sure the footing surface upon which the pier
sit is €= and smooth_ Before placing the pier on the footing, clean dirt, rocks,
or ad vag ::--iteriai afi ti-)e surface of the footing. For cast -in -place concrete foot-
inLms, ; -ie- st,r •-.ace is uneven, create a level, flat surface by placing a
treared board on the footing and mortaring on the first block (or manufactured
pier baseL or by placing the first block (or manufactured pier base) on a layer
a= drs sat zi „KX tai_
2. _41iocim- Sic mete blocks with their hollow cells aligned vertically.
b .,L - :a--s are wed of blocks stacked side -by -side, orient each layer
�_r:cz aaxtes = the m-ev4ous one (Figure 18) and plan blocks so that split
r mg W perpericiiailarto the blocks they rest on and to the I-beam.
Figure 17A. Multiple Piers
7ypirat metal pi,-- See
Multiple Piers
Nnere araiiable piers do not
iam the rewired capacity, two
r more piers may be used. The
xrru of the pier capacities shall
>e at least equal to the load
npecifie_d
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m Fittings fur firer to tubing_
Valve for ta?ni3 a end of tubing
Liquid for systErrr` colored water in .warm-cliinates, windshield.
washing find in cold climates.
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How to use a water level
a. Position level_ Position the level such that it can reach all piers.
,b. Place,,container. R6&6 the .container so that:the fluid.'in the cgn-
tairier is at the sarhe level as the desired'level of'the `top -of the
supports urxIer the home- allowing for any bracing below the
:level .of the 143eams.
c. Uncoil hgAog- (kxcoil tine tubing and fill with fluid, taking care. not
to introduce bubbles info the hose. Never allow anything Ah crimp
or crush the tubing so as to impede the free flow of fluid.
.d. Bleed,,air. Hold the.valve below th%!evel of the water container
open the valve to ileed out any air and close'the valve.
e. Establish height Lbctit6',the tubing ;adjacent;to a pierthat is set .
to the desired final°height 'Position thb valve,abovethe perand
open the valve Move the water.container up or down to where' .°
the_water level, is at the desired final height ofihe pier. ,Maintain
the. water container in that;position and:ciose the valve.
f. Level ,piers. Move the tubing to the next pier. Hold :the valve
above the pier and open it Set the pier height to the level of the
water in the tubing and dose the valve. 'Repeat..thisstep,until all
piers are a:the same level
6. Complete the opt side_ .tack the other side of the section up and install
piers folfowk= ae crst uc 5ors above. At the completion of this step, the sec-
tion should be -evai from front to near and from side to side.
7. Install perimeter and marriage line piers. Install perimeter piers and for
multrsertir `+-*�-- —^ - leie piers_ Position marriage fine piers to pro-
vide equal beamng >ss bczn sections.
8_ Remove nsaJag.geer ftarxwe and store, recycle or property dispose of the
Filch, axf�s_ il'aes;e items are the property of the homeowner
unless other aanargements have been made.
no.more.than 1/.4 inch differ-
ence between ad_ jacent pier
supports (frame or perime-
ter) and the exterior doors
and windows of the home do
not bind and can be.properly
operated. _
Water level operation. To
operate the water level
properly, .both ends of the
system must.be open to the
atmosphere and there must
be approximately the same
amount of fluid in the tubing
at all times (within a few
inches).
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This chapter covers the preparation and installation of additional. home sections, including ,the structural connections be-
tween uriits, raising and tL
stenmg hinged roofs, and fastening the home to a load -bearing perimeter wall foundation,
V STEP 1. INSTALL iARRIAGE LINEANCHORS (p. 36)
STEP 2. REMOVE PROTECTIVE SHIPPING MATERIALS (p. 36)
V STEP 3. COMPLETE HINGED ROOF (p. 36)
V 'STEP 4. CHECK MARRIAGE LINE GASKET (p. 37)
STEP 5.- POSITION ADDITIONAL HOME SECTIONS (p. 38)
STEP 6. CONNECT FLOORS (p. 39)
Vr STEP'7.',CONNECT•ROOF (p. 41)
V..STEP B. CONNECT WALLS (p. 43)
0 STEP 9. ATTACH TAG UNITS Co. 45)
®9 STEP 10. REMOVE TEMPORARY ITEMS (p. 46)
' -STEP 11. FASTEN HOME TO FOUNDATIOW(p; 46)
V ,STEP 12. BACKFILL AND GRADE "(p. 46)
V .STEP•11 BUILD.STAIRS (p. 46)
STEP 1. INSTALL MARRIAGE LINE ANCHORS
If the home is in Wind Zone Q or Ill, ir-.stall ground anchors along the marriage line now;
before mating sections are fined see tnstail Stabilizing System (p. 65)_ After install-
ing marriage line anchors r-- -n Lc_ tim post in Complete Multi -Section Set.
STEP 2. REMOVE PROTECTIVE SHIPPING MATERIALS
Remove all shipping proLta=cx: -re associaied fasteners from both home sections to
be joined, including plastic 1:� up thr open sides during transportation. Do
not remove the temporary — s .x*1ng up ti)e ceilings at major openings.
STEP 3. COMPLETE HIKGED ROOF
If the home has a hinged roes -mat has been folded down for shipping, raise the roof us-
ing a crane or roof jacks fokwurg the procedure below:
1. Position lift points Position the roof lift points (jacks or crane lift points) fol-
lowing the jack maniufacturer or crane operator instructions. Space roof lift
points equally atang tie Iength of the roof with no more than five feet from the
end of the roof to the nrst or fast lift points. Use three M points for a roof up to
48 feet long (exckxkV overhangs), four rift points for up to 60 feet, and five lift
points for up to 72 feet
2. Remove fasteners any tE r, ry fasteners connecting the hinged
portion of the roof to the va-tical king posts_
3. Lift roof. Raise the roof to its intended height. A temporary slight overexten-
®&A//
Position roof jacks. Posi-
tion jacks vertically to pre-
vent the jack foot from kick-
ing out or sliding.
Caution during roof rais-
ing. Do not enter the roof
cavity during the raising
procedure.
Checklists for alternate
construction. If the serial
number (see the data plate
or the chassis front cross
member) has the letters
"AC" before or after it, then
the Alternate Construction
on -site check list supplied
with the home must be
completed and returned to
the home manufacturer in a
timely manner. If the AC
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sion 'may be required duaing ii i bwever, take care not to overextend the
roof and damage the tiar__e. Rase thc roof evenly in small increments, keep- _
ing it level throughout the a illy- process to prevent racking. Do not allow roof-
ing paper and shingles to get caugkr, in the hinge crease. (Figure 20.)
4. Secure,king posts. Secure tizs'moveable portion of the king post to the
ridgebeam by driving two (2) #8x3' wood screws through the beam, and into
the hinged king post (at Wirid Zone 1). Use five (5) #8x3-1/2" screws at Wind
Zone II or III. (Figure 21 a,-td Figure 22)_
\ \ `Hinged K'mg post
Fa°d Krg P-1
t
Truss with angled
/ King Post -
screws at Wind Zone
c3-1? screws at Wind
and III.
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at Wmd Z- L, re t `ter .=led
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5. Redistribute insulaiiori_ Before dosing up the attic space check that the in-
sulation has not stirfted- rca-level me insulation if needed.
6. install gable walls. Assembled frames or wall studs and sheathing needed
for the site assembly of the gable end walls may be provided_ Install the gable
end walls for each home section as follows Figure 23. End mall completion:
• Studs: Install studs 16 niches o-r- with 3-12d nails or 4-15Gax7/16"x2-
1/2" staples, and;
• Sheathing: Install 3/T min OSB sheathing with 8d nails or 16Ga. x 7/16" x
1-112" staples 6` o_c_
checklist relates to the roof,,
then failure to do so may
require future disassembly
of the roof and further in-
spections.
Figure 20. Typical roof lifting
arrangement:
The final position of the truss
is shown on the truss detail
included with this manual.
Figure 21. Ridge beam to
hinged king post fastening
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7. Install vents. Extend plumbing vents, exhaust fans, appliance vents, and fire-
place stacks through the hinged portion of the roof in strict accordance with
this manual (Prepare Appliances and Equipment, p. 86) and/or supplemen-
tal instructions provided by the home manufacturer.
8. Roof Close-up. A paper spacer has been placed between the two courses of
shingles at the hinge to prevent premature sealing of the upper course. Re-
move this paper and fasten the upper course in place as shown on the shingle
installation instructions. Repeat procedure on other half of home. The units
should now be joined toge's-pa—_ The fading of the ridgebeam halves to-
gether as specified in this manual can be accomplished either by reaching
down from the roof opening the ridge or by moving along inside the roof
cavity. Care should be taken not to damage the ceiling during this operation.
9. Ridge Assembly. Some models will require the framing of the peak area of
the home to be completed on site. Extend peak dose off frame from each half
until they meet at the mating line. (Figure 24) Fasten each peak frame block
to each truss top chord w/3-10d nails. Fasten the peak rails together w/10d
nails 8" o.c. or w/#8x3" screws 8" o.c. Attach the roof sheathing at the peak to
the blocking w/15Ga.x7/16"x1-1/2" staples or 8d nails 4" o.c. There is not a
removable piece of roof decking at the peak (for ridgebeam access with this
type of construction. Install roof felt and remaining shingles to complete the
peak close -off.
Fasten p® n9m "eCw
ME.. W V&,- SGCWS
6 o.c
Fasm each oiock to eaa o c
t vCi1 Rim
STEP 4. CHECK MARRIAGE LIME GASKET
A continuous, non -porous gasket creafn a permanent air barrier must be installed on
at least one side of the marriage line; along the floor, end walls and ceiling (and mar-
riage lines for any tag units). Skyline Corn_ has installed this gasket in the factory. In-
spect the gasket and repair any gaps or tears.
If not installed at the factory, install a continuous gasket between the home sections
along the floor, end walls, and ceifim (FA;we 25j.
For homes with through -the -rim crossover dui (see Crossover Connections, p. 52)
inspect and if necessary, repair gaskets around the rim joist duct openings using 3/4-
inch thick fiberglass duct board or other material acceptable to the manufacturer. En-
sure that duct openings are unobstnxtei
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Figure 23. End_ wall comply-
tion
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Inspecting vents. Fuel fired
heating appliance and fire-
place vents that pass
through a hinged roof must
be completed and in-
spected at the site prior to
energizing the appliance or
occupying -the home. Fail-
ure to comply with this pre-
caution may result in seri-
ous injury or death. Venting
systems must be installed
in conformance with the
appliance manufacturer's
instructions and any in-
structions supplied with the
home.
Figure 24. Ridge Assembly
Checking through -the -rim -
ducts. Ensure that through -
the -rim -duct connections
are secure and tight after
the home sections are to-
gether.
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ins aft d) at endwars, Aw
malirg line and ridge beam
bottom flange.
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STEP 5. POSITION ADDITIONAL HOME SECTIONS
Follow this procedure to install additional home sections:
1. Remove obstructions. Remove protruding nails and staples or anything else
that will keep the home sections from fitting together snugly. If present, cut the
temporary ceiling and floor plates at the edges of marriage line openings tak-
ing care not to damage ceiling or floor coverings or displace temporary mar-
riage line support posts (these supports and the plates will be removed after
the home sections have been structurally connected).
2. Complete crossovers. Before moving the two sections together, complete
any crossover connections that require access from the open marriage line,
including the attic duct connection (if present) and marriage wall interior elec-
trical connections (see Connect Crossovers, p.52).
3. Position section. Position the section as closely as possible (ideally within
six inches) and line up with the previously set section. If using a mechanical
positioning system or crane, follow the system manufacturer's instructions or
the crane operator's directions.
4. Construct piers. With the outside wags of the home aligned, construct the
piers for the home section accords to the instructions in Set the Home (p.
30) before continuing to the steps below-
5. Level section. Lower the sectichn o+riz ti-e out piers first, inside piers last
Before releasing the mechanical sass. check interior doorways
and other openings for misalignments that may cause problems during trim-
ou`l, The floors should be fiust,, --e td—_ and use roof section shoed
have little, if any, gap at the top at— kria— Use at least two come -a -
longs to pull the sections snugly 8 am tse tme water level or other lev-
eling device to set all piers and shi^s
6. Shim gaps. Shim any gaps up 'c =%-- �: netween structural elements with
dimensional lumber. If any gaps ecmed or-- ems. reposition the home to
eliminate such gaps.
STEP 6. CONNECT FLOORS
Make floor structural connections accords to one of tip methods described below.
Method 1: install fasteners through run joists
With the home aligned at the floor and supported by is fourxlation, join the floors as
shown in Figure 26 using the fastener type_ size_ and spacdng indicated on
Table 13. A gap of 1" is allowable. Gaps larger ten V mu—st. be filled with plywood or
lumber shims.
Figure 25. Mating Line Gas-
ket
Mechanical posi-
tioning system. For a pier -
set home, a mechanical
positioning system (such as
a roller system) will make
the process easier and
safer and be less likely to
damage .the home.
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Sealing gaps. Prior to com-
pletion of the exterior close-
up, gaps that do. not exceed
one inch are permitted be-
tween structural elements
provided that the gaps are
closed before completion of
close-up, the home sec-
tions are in contact with
each other, and the mar-
riage gasket provides a
proper seal.
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TABLE,13._ FLOQR CQNNECTIQN ,FASTENING SFECIFICATIQNS
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Lag screw•with 3/8" x 3— 24 36 ir 24 - 36 in. 24 -. 36 in.
washer
' Increase fastener lengths by 3 inches for double rim jacss
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Floor Fastener
Decking
Fbm Jasts Abng
Marnage Warrooe lire
Line Gasket
Fastener
S%a t Al Ned
I S�� trII•esral
Install additional fasteners as indicated below, making sure to repair any openings in
the bottom board with tape specially made for that purpose (may be provided).
• Install two additional fasteners at each end of the home at approximately a 45
degree angle (+/- 5 degrees) from horizontal.
• If the home has a through -the -rim crossover duct, install one additional fas-
tener at each side of the duct opening.
• After installation of fasteners, repair tears or holes in the bottom board using
tape specially made for that purpose.
Figure 26. Floor connection
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Patch bottom
board. Use adhesive
spray, mastic, and/or diver-
gent staples in combination
with bottom board tape for
a more secure and durable
connection.
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STEP 7. CONNECT ROOF 12/16/09,
If the,marriage line along the roof is not snug, position every 20 feet or less along
I beam rift the
r
the outside and uniformly section until tt-p_- roof area is tight -
Check to make sure the ceiling joint is flush before inswing the connections. If not.
'Closing thi6 roof gap. Level
use a jack and tee to raise whichever ceiling is low, stwtang at the front and working to i
and fasten thq,rr!a7iage
the rear of the home. Fasten the roof along'the marriage Erne using one of the methods i
line joint at the floor before
below for either double or triple -section homes.
jacking to tighten a roof
gap. DO NOT use roof fas-
DbUBLE-SECTION HOMES
teriers t000se any gaps.
Make roof structural'connections in double -section hmr� according to the method de-
r�
§epaation of the ." ridge
scribed below.
beams and trusses may
Install'fasteners through ridge beam lor-cur.
To obtain access into the ceiling cavity, fold back the underiayment paper and remove
the 16" wide sheathing panel(s) at the peak. The beam halves maybe bolted. or lag
screwed together. Install bolts or lag screws at 24" o.c. with 6 additional bolts/lags over
interior beam supports. (Figure 27). Predrill 1/4" piliot holes for lag screws at 1-1/2"
down from the top of the beam and with a maximum offset from horizontal of 45 de-
grees. Use fastener sizes as specified in Table 114. Stagger fasteners on each side of I
marriage line. Spacing indicated is on -center, both sides of ridge. Fasteners may be
installed from one -side of ridge beam only.
Figure 27. Ridge beam fas-
teeing
0, Beam marked with paint at eeILtmM IxaIiOM. 3' 3'
24- 2C
Roof Ridge Bearn
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Endwall
Hall bearing VM11
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TABLE 14. ROOF CONNECTIONS. SPECIFICATIONS
Wind Zone I �Vind Zone 11 Wind Zone III
B tts with
washrs both 3/8' x 4-1/2' 24 in. 24 in. 24 in.
ers
Lag screws with
WX5, 24 in. 24kL 24 in.
washersff
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In Wind Zones it and III an optional metal cap or straps may to i-isalLed as follows:
Caps
• Select metal caps made of minimum 8" x 30 ga galvanized steel or 0.019"
aluminum.
• Install caps continuously, overlapping by minimum of four inches at splices.
• Fasten caps with 1" x 1" x 16 ga galvanized st pi s or 12 ga-1-1/4- long x 3/8"
diameter head roof nails or #8 x 1-114" sheet meld screws at trw inches o_c.
both sides of ridge_
Straps
• Select metal straps made of minimum 1-1/2" wide x 26 ga galvanized steel or
0.019" aluminum.
• Space straps a minimum of 96 inches o.c. for Wind Zone II and a minimum 80
inches o.c. for Wind Zone III.
TRIPLE -SECTION HOMES
For triple -section homes where roof lines run parallel to each other on adjacent units
(Figure 29), follow the instructions in the appropriate method below to complete the
connections at the roof.
Method 1: Install fasteners through pre -installed sheathing
For homes where sheathing is in place on both sides of the marriage line (Figure 28)
install fasteners from the low side of the roof on an angle so as to penetrate roof beams
on both sides of marriage line, using the fastener specifications and spacings indicated
on Table 15.
Center Sectim Outer Sedon
Factory-Inslal{ed
Undetiaymert 'aaDTy-
Stirgi_
sty
;Factory-lrrtEdled1=-r F
..zr 55
'sT' Em 6�a wide
(Optio'd)
EN\
V;6,FZ1Z
Installing lags. If lags are
used to;connect'roofs, use
pilot holes and use appro-
t -
I
priately sized washers.
When to use metal straps.
If ridge'ventwill be in`
stalled, use straps instead
of a continuous cap.
Figure 28.Triple-section roof
connection Method 1
See Skyline Corporation
Manufactured Home Adden-
dum for Triplewide homes for
additional information.
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Fastener spacmz
Wind Zone N WindZonelll
Lag screw 3/8" x 4-1/2" - 24in.. _ - _ 24in.' _- - 24in. -
Bolts 3/8 x 5° 24in 24in. 24in.
Method 2: Install fasteners with ship loose sheathing
For homes where sheathing is shipped loose to be installed on site (Figure 30) fasten
field -installed sheathing to all underlying blocking and framing with 15 ga 7/16" x 1-1/2"
staples at four inches o.c. in field and perimeter.
Field installed shingles
Feld installed sheathing
i Field installed undertacmect
( / Asphalt roofing cement bwrween layers
• / of undedarTw.t (rrirS yaide)
l Factory 'c_ Wed sh�
Factory installed undedayment
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Factory installed sheathing
STEP 8. CONNECT WALLS
Once the home is secured along the marriage line floor and roof, secure end walls, in-
terior doorways, and marriage Fine pariifions according to the -zm==p tend de-
scribed below.
END WALLS
Install toed fasteners through sheathing
Toe fasteners through sheathing from the exterior at an appr=u=;E8* 45 de —_ angle
5 degrees) (Figure 31) according to the fastener specifca5i=-s and s-sacirlg re-
quirements in Table 16.
Figure 29.Triple-section
home
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Figure 30.Triple-section roof i
connection Method 2
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TABLE 16. END WALL,F.ASTENER SPECIFICATIONS.
Size
Fastenertype
Lag screw with washer 5/16 x 5 -- _ _ _ - 12in o_c
Wood screw iM x 3" Bin. o.c.
Nail l6d 8m. o.c.
MARRIAGE WALL COLUMNS, OPENINGS AND INTERIOR PARTfTiOKS
Make connections inside the home along the marriage walls (Figure 32 and Figure 33)
by installing fasteners according to the specifications and spacing requirenwnts in
Table 17. Toe screw 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 studs; through -screw 2 x 3 studs_
her
0-
7`�
Optior.? Feld AppieE Gyp
ess Board
Not LTnan 24 •Nor Lager
Than 41r. Fasten Per Naas
Conforms to'
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ion.toed through sheathing
L»V" I Figure 32. Marriage wall
! connections
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• •• to STEP 9. ATTACH TAG UNITS, •
STEP 9. ATTACH TAG UNITS
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After the main unit has been set on its foundation, install all tag units accordtng to.the
1
following procedure:
i
1. Position and block the tag. Position the tag unit as close to ttiemarn unit as
Piers under tag units.
possible at its intended location. Use a hitch jack to obtain apprmdriate level-
Some tag units have see-
ing and install pier supports according.to Set the Home, STEP 2 POSITION
cial piering needs due to
HOME SECTION (p. 30). Determine whether the tag and main unit floors are
the roof and/or floor con -
designed to line up flush or are offset by a step and adjust the tag pier heights
struction. These will be de -
accordingly.
tailed in supplemental pier-
2. Level the unit. Using a water level (p.34), verify that the piers are level. The
ing plans supplied with the
elevation of all points along the lower flange of the I-beam should be no more
i home. Note that tag unit
than 3/8 inches from the desired height and should not deviate more than 3/4
I end walls are typically load
inches overall.
; bearing rather than side
3. Connect floors. If the floor of the tag unit is level with main unit fioor, connect
E walls.
the floors together as described in STEP 5. CONNECT FLOORS (p_ 39).
Connect walls. Secure the tag unit walls to the main unit sidewal using #8 x
4" screws at 12 inches o_c. (see Figure 34). The sheathing shovm in the detail
may not be included by the manufacturer. If included, the sheer-'"*-c over the
last stud bay was tacked in place at the factory for easy rem at t-0 site -
Once the wall connections are complete, re install the sheaftm arcs
the siding installation.
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Figure 34. Tag rift waft
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connection
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4. Connect roofs. Connect the tag unit roof to the main unit roof using 1,10 x 5'
screws' or 3/8" x 6" lag screws, toe screwed at each main unit vertical struc-
tural member (stud or truss) location. See Figure 35 for flush roof connections
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and Figure 36,for roof connections with an offset greater -than two inrtoes.
Roof connections with an offset less than two inches do not require se+res_
S" Mk? Undedaymeit i Figure 35. Tag unit flush roof
InSMI F6shng F� .. i
connection
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Fastens Figure 36. Tag unit offset .
Rmr W^g Roof connection
Man Wt S.
Tag Lint Main Llnl Metal Ftshig
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STEP 10. REMOVE TEMPORARY ITEMS
Once the home is properly supported and the marriage line connections are completed,
remove the temporary ridge beam supports and wall/ceiling plates used to brace the
ridge beam during shipment. Take care not to damage the ceiling.
Remove and store or properly dispose of or recycle the hitch, axles, and whee+s These
items are the property of the homeowner unless other contractual arrangements have
been made.
STEP 11. FASTEN HOME TO FOUNDATION
Fasten the home to the foundation (typically to the sill plate) according to thie fastening
schedule provided by the manufacturer.
When to backfill. Backfill
against basement walls
only after the home is con-
i netted to the foundation or
the basement walls may
deflect inward or collapse.
STEP 12. BACKFILL AND GRADE Cutting the chassis cut, notch,
notch, bend, a aftIt er in
Backfiill against the foundation wall to the height of the waterproofing, taking ,— -m any manner beams, cross -
damage the drainage system. members, and other parts
of
Grade the site as described in Prepare the Site, STEP 3. CLEAR AND Gi2,� Till` the steel chassis.
SITE (p.14).
STEP 13. BUILD STAIRS
Construct the basement stairs in compliance with the local building code. Take care
that adequate headroom is maintained under beams and that there is sufficies't lamfing
space at the bottom of the stairs.
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This'chapter covers closing up and, weatherproofing the home by completing the roofing and siding:
STEP' 1.;GOMP..LETE -ROOF (p- 47)
STEP :2.;COMRLETE`TAG UNIT ROOF (p. 49)
STEP 3. COMPLETE SIDE_ WALLS (p. 49_)
STEP 1. COMPLETE ROOF
RIDGE CLOSEUP
For multi -section homes, the first step in completing the exterior is sealing the roof
along the ridge line (Figure 37). For homes with asphalt shingles, follow the procedure
below. For homes with metal or other roofing materials, follow the instructions that
come with the roofing materials or provided as a supplement to this manual.
Cap sta.rgle
Urdertaymert
Metal (Ward Zone
2&3CHy)
Fxbry Installed
\ stirgles
stalled
UndarlaymaN
1. Install underlayment (when sheathing at the ridge is installed on sited Make
sure the roof sheathing is already installed (see Complete Multi-Sectkm Set,
STEP 6. CONNECT ROOF, p. 39). Install 15# felt or equivalent continuouts3y
along the length of the ridge, covering all exposed sheathing and overtappi:g
sheathing joints by at least five inches on each side. Fasten using 1' x 1' z 16
ga galvanized staples. For Wind Zones II and III, also apply a six inch wide
strip of roofing cement along each side of ridge under the underlayment-
2. Install shingles. If shingles have been left off at the ridge line for site insa3laa-
tion. install them now using V x V x 16 ga galvanized staples or 12ga 1-1.14'
long, 3/8" diameter head roof nails. For Wind Zone I, fasten at 5/8 incr, omow-e-
each tab cutout slot and one at each end of the shingle one inch, in from, lt3e
edge (four fasteners for a three -tab shingle) (Figure 38). For Wind Zara U
and III, use two fasteners 518 inch above and on either side of the tab skis
and one at each end of the shingle one inch in from the edge (six fac.,-� tLx�
a three -tab shingle). Do not fasten through the shingle tar line-
36'Shinge i i 3ESnmgle �I
12' x x x- - -xpx - xl 12-
x Faster e. L—atins
3. Install underlayment Install 15# felt or equivalent underlayment that is at
least 10 inches wide continuously along the ridge. Fasten with V x V x 16 ga-
galvanized staples. For Wind Zones II and III, also apply a six inch wide strip
Figure 37. Shingle installa-
tion of ridge
Weatherproofing. It is vitally
important to -close up the
home quickly to protect the
interior from damage due to
inclement weather.
Removing shipping protec-
tion. Remove shipping pro-
tection from the roof prior to
completing roofing.
Figure 38.Shingle fastener
locafions for end Zone 1
(left) and wnd Zones 11 and
111(right).
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of roofing cement on both sides of the ridge under.the underlayment.
4. Install shingle cap. Starting at the opposite end of the home from the prevaiil-
Wing wind, install ridge cap shingles.provided by the manufacturer or use 12" x
12" shingles (36" shingles cut into three equal pieces) (Figure 39). Install us-
ing V x 1" x 16 ga galvanized staples or 12 ga 1-1/4" long, 3/8" diameter head
roofing nails spaced 575/8 inches from bottom edge and 1/2 inch to 1-1/2
inches in from both edges. Cover the exposed fasteners with tar or cement.
Cut shingle into three pieces
as s by dfte,1
line
1 1 2 1 3
HINGE ROOF CLOSE-UP
For homes with hinged roofs, complete roofing underlayment and shingles along the
hinge line (Figure 40) as follows:
1. Install underlayment. Attach the underlayment to the roof deck with a mini-
mum of six-inch wide strip of cement. If necessary, trim the underlayment to
allow the lowest shingle above the hinge of the roof to seal to the topmost
shingle on the lower portion of the roof.
Site Install Shingles In Hinged Area Per
The Instructions On The Shingle Package
601,
Shipped Loose With Tne Home.
After Roof is In The Raised Position,
UFpe
Trim The Shingle UndedaymentTo
Allow The Shingle Of The Upper
Roof Section To Seal Onto The Last
Shingle Of The Lower Roof Section.
ince
cop
Rc°,cE
�o�ot
Underlayment —�
Asphalt Roofing Cement
B!ayasd
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2. install shingles. Install missing shingles according to the shingle manufac-
turers instructions.
COMPLETE TRIPLE -SECTION ROOFS
Complete roofing along triple -section home marriage lines according to one of the fal-
lowing methods based on the construction of the home.
Method 1: Dual ridge beams
1. Install underlayment. Fold down the underayment of the outer section roof
and apply a minimum six-inch wide strip of roofing cement to the sheathing.
Lay the underlayment of the center section on top of the cement (see Best
Practice tip for optional metal flashing)_ Fold down the center section roof un-
derlayment on this cement.
2. install shingles. Install missing row(s) of shingles, securing them per the
shingle manufacturer's installation instructions (refer to the shingle wrapper).
to
instalf"irfg a ridge vent 'If a
ridge vent into be installed,
follow the ridge vent manu-
facturer's instructions pro-
vided ;with the material or
as an addendum to this
manual in lieu of underlay-
merrt over ridge line and
shingle cap.
Figure 39. Shingle cut into
thirds
Figure 40. Shingle installa-
tion at fringe line
0- Installing metal
flashing. install optional
metal flashing over the roof
decking before applying
roofing cement_ Fold back
the erderialyment and fas-
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Method 2: Field -installed sheathing
1. Install underlayment. Fold down the underlayment of the outer section roof
and fold up the underlayment on the center section roof. Apply to the lower
roof underlayment a minimum six-inch wide strip of roofing cement centered
on the sheathing joint. Cover with the shipped loose underlayment Apply an-
other minimum six-inch wide strip of roofing cement to the ship loose under-
layment centered on the upper roof sheathing joint.
2. Install shingles. Install missing row(s) of shingles per the shingle manufac-
turer's installation instructions (refer to the shingle wrapper).
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STEP 2. COMPLETE TAG UNIT ROOF
If the home has a tag unit, complete roofing for this unit now_ The process for complet-
ing the roof is different for flush and offset roofs. Follow the instructions in the appropri-
ate section below.
FLUSH ROOFS
For flush roofs, complete roofing along the marriage line and at the valley line as fol-
lows (see Figure 43):
Figure 42. Triple -section
roof connection Method 2
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Marriage line
Method 1: Install metal flashing (minimum 30 ga x minimum 6" wide) over the joint
between the main roof dormer and tag unit roof. Secure the ,flashing to the roof
decks on both dormer and ,tag unit roofs with roofing nails or 16 ga staples with a
one inch crown and long enough to fully.penetrate the roof decks fSpace fasteners
maximum two inches o.c. near the edge of the flashing. Overlap seams in the
metal by at least two inches. After flashing is complete, install shingles per shingle
manufacturer instructions and ridge cap/vent according to STEP 1. COMPLETE
ROOF (p. 47).
Method 2: Install two layers of roofing underlayment or equivalent over the joint
between the main roof dormer and tag unit roof lapping the factory installed under-
layment a minimum of six inches on each side and fully cemented at the laps. In-
stall shingles per shingle manufacturer instructions and ridge cap/vent according to
STEP 1. COMPLETE ROOF (p. 47).
Valley line
Along the bottom of the valley, shingles and one or more layers of roll roofing may
need to be installed. If fastened to the roof at the factory, unroll the roofing, overlap the
tag roof and trim the roofing to the roof edge. If shipped loose, install the roll roofing at
the valley, lapping it under the factory installed roll roofing a minimum of 12 inches and
fully cement the roofing at the lap. Complete shingles at the valley either by interweav-
ing them or by trimming back approximately four inches from the valley line and fully
cementing the exposed shingle edges.
OFFSET ROOFS
If there is a gap between the main unit dormer overhang and the tag unit roof of less
than two inches, fold up the main unit dormer fascia, slide the undedayment and flash-
ing from the tag unit roof behind the fascia, and bend the fascia back down and secure
into sub -fascia with metal screws (Figure 44).
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If the gap between the main unit dormer overhang and the tag unit roof is two inches or
more, bend up the inside comer trim at the dormer overhang and main unit sidewall,
fold up the factory installed flashing on the .tag unit roof, fold the inside comer trim back
down, and secure into dormer wall with metal screws (Figure 45)
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STEP 3. COMPLETE SIDE WALLS
Siding necessary to complete the exterior has been provided with the home. Follow the
siding manufacturer's instructions (found on or with the packaging or as an addendum
to this manual) and to complete the exterior siding as follows_
1. Remove shipping protection. Remove temporary shipping protection from
walls.
2. Complete crossovers. Complete any crossover connections in the walls, in-
cluding: electrical, stereo speaker, doorbell, telephone, and intercom wires.
3. Install siding. Fasten siding only at stud locations, avoiding electrical wires
that are present in the walls.
4. Install close-up of strips. If siding has been installed on the end walls at the
factory, fasten close-up strips securely along both edges and seal the edges
with a waterproof sealant.
5. Install trim. Install any matching trim required to complete the installation.
6. Seal penetrations. With a waterproof sealant, seal any penetrations in the
siding that may have been caused by temporary shipping protection.
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This chapter covers crossover connections between units of -multi -section homes, including ducts and electri c w-5pr.
waste, gas, telephone, and cable TV connections.
T ,STEP,1. CONNECT DUCTS (p.5'2' )
STEP 2. CONNECT ELECTRICAL CROSSOVERS'(p. 56)
STEP 3 INSTALL_ELECTRICAL=60NDING (p.'58.)
STEP 4. CONNECT WATER LINES (p. 59)
STEP 5. CONNECT'DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT LINES (p. 60)
'STEP 6. CONNECT GAS LINES (p. 61)
STEP7. CONNECT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TV WIRING (p. 62)
STEP 1. CONNECT DUCTS
There are three main types of duct crossover connections. Based on the location of the
duct, follow the installation steps on the page indicated below:
• Under the floor (p. 52).
• In the roof cavity (p. 54).
• In floor, through -the -rim joist (p. 54)
To prevent air leakage, seal all ductwork connections. including duct collars using one
or more of the following materials:
• Galvanized metal straps in combination with galvanized sheet metal screws.
• For rigid air ducts and connectors, tape and mastics listed to UL 181A_
• For flexible air ducts and connectors, tape and mastics listed to UL 181 B.
UNDER FLOOR FLEXIBLE CROSSOVER DUCT
When heating or doling equipment is installed in the home, the flexible crossover duct
is provided by the manufacturer. In all cases the crossover duct must be listed for exte-
rior use.
There are four common configurations of under floor crossover ducts depending on the
number of home sections and the furnace/air handler location. See Table 18 to kxate
the appropriate figure.
'ABLE 18. UNDER FLOOR DUCT CONFIGURATIONS
Furnacelocation Two home sections Three home sections
Fumace over trunk duct See Figure 46 See Figure 48
Furnace offset from -trunk duct-- See;F.igure 47 a, See Figure 49'
Qualified personnel. Use
only qualified personnel to
make crosses connec-
i lions. Consult the LAHJ for
licensing or any additional
I crossover corirm dion re-
quirements-
Access far ser-v=e. When-
ever posses ac-
cess to connection areas
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For under floor flexible crossover ducts follow the steps below:
1. Locate collars. Locate the metal crossover collars (or V-box) connected to
the main trunk duct (or furnace) under the home and remove temporary ship-
ping protection.
2. Install inner duct. Slide the crossover duct inner liner over the crossover col-
IarN-box as far as it will go. Temporarily fasten the inner liner in place with
duct tape_ Install a large nylon zip -tie over the inner liner just above the "ridge"
around the crossover collarN-box. Apply mastic completely over inner liner
and collarN-box (altemately, the mastic may be applied to the collar/V-box
prior to sliding the duct inner liner over it).
3. Connect duct insulation. Bring the duct insulation up over the zip -tie and
above the home's bottom board into the floor cavity. Temporarily duct tape it
against the base of the trunk ductN-box.
4. Pull duct wrap. Pull the crossover duct outer wrap over the top of the insula-
tion and temporarily secure it to the trunk duct/V-box with duct tape.
5. Install zip -tie. Feel for the nylon zip -tie that was installed over the inner liner.
Place another nylon zip -tie just under the first one to permanently secure the
crossover duct insulation and outer wrap.
6. Trim duct. Trim the crossover duct to length such that the installed duct will
be straight with no kinks or unnecessary bends.
7. Connect other end. Follow the same procedure (steps 1 through 5) to con-
nect the opposite end of the crossover duct and any other crossover ducts_
8. Seal joints. Seal the joints between the bottom board and the crossover duct
with foam or mastic.
9. Support duct. Support the crossover duct(s) above the ground using nylon or
galvanized metal straps and saddles spaced every 48 inches o.c. or less.
Figure 46. Fumace over
trunk duct, two home sec-
tions
Figure 47. Furnace ref
from trunk duct, two horse
sections
Figure 48. Furnace over
trunk duct, three home sec-
tions
Figure 49. Furnace offset
from trunk duct, three home
sections
Securing the
crossover. Step
5 and Step 6. drA .:ze or
more 1/16 inch rcie- an
equal distance around and
just below the etaedge
of the nylon zit-
912 pan head s=e-sm rs
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flexible duct a-x:
metal crossov—_
box. The screw heads
should be against thz zip -
tie.
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posed metal connectors
With insulation_ Apply seal-
ants and tapes only to sur-
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Choose straps at.leas t 112 inch, wider than the.spacing ofthe metal spirals en-
casing the crossover duct. Install the straps so they cannot slip between spi-
rals. Secure metal straps with galvanized screws.
ROOF CAVITY, CROSSOVER, DUCT
For ducts installed in the roof cavity, follow the steps below:
1. Access. duct. Access the crossover location through an access panel in the
roof and remove any temporary shipping protection.
2. Join ducts. Using the provided flexible duct, join the distribution boxes in
each section of the home as shown in Figure 50, cutting off any extra duct
length to keep the duct as straight as possible_ The duct is connected to one
side of the home.
3. Fasten ducts. At each connection point between ducts and between ducts
and distribution boxes or connectors, secure the inner duct liner witha nylon
strap, apply mastic completely over the connection area, pull the duct insula-
tion and outer liner over the connection area, and secure them with a second
nylon strap.
4. Reinstall panel. Reinstall and secure the access panel.
IN THE FLOOR CROSSOVER DUCT
Where one or more crossover ducts are built into the home's floor system, connect
them either through (note openings in rim joists) or under (note access panels in bot-
tom board) the rim joist depending on the design of the home.
Method 1: Flex duct through rim joist
Connect flex ducts that pass through the rim joist (Figure 51) as follows:
1. Access duct. From underneath the home, cut through the bottom board and
part the floor insulation to access the duct.
2. Extend duct. Extend the flex duct from the side of the home with the furnace
through the rim joist opening and connect it to the opposing duct using the
provided splicing collar.
3. Connect duct Connect the ducts using the procedure for joining under fioor
flexible crossover ducts (p. 52).
4. Seal bottom board. Move the floor insulation back to its original location and
seal the bottom board with tape specially made for that purpose (may be pro-
vided).
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Unobstructed airflow. Ex-
cess length, kinks and
bends iri the crossover duct
will restrict airflow and dr,
grade the; home's HVAC
system performance_
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located in the roof cavity
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Additional marriage line
support. If the duct runs
through the marriage line
rim joist, and perimeter
blocking is required. a pe-
rimeter pier is required un-
der the marriage wall at the
crossover location or un-
less the home is cor
strutted with a perin
support system.
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flex duct connection �r.._s,.
the rim joist (shown w&,
meter frame system)
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Method 2: Gaskdted Type through the rim joist
With a through -the -rim joist design, the ductih eachfloor section terminates at an
opening in th6 mamage line rim joist. Fixed through -the -rim crosso-ve'rs employing a
rnarriagp.line gasket such as in. Figure 52 were completed in Compl,efe Multi -.Section
Set, StEP'4. CHECK MARRIAGE LINE GASKET (p. 38) and require no additional
work here. I
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marriage line rim joist and connect them using the provided splicing collar and the pro-
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STEP 2. CONNECT ELECTRICAL CROSSOVERS
Multi -'section homes may have one or more electrical crossovers located in the wall(s)
and/or floor(s) along the marriage line(s).
JOINING WIRES
Two types of connections may be present at these locations —snap connectors and
junction boxes. Identify matching circuits if multiple circuits exist,at a single crossover
location. These will be coded for identification. Connect' snap' connectors according to
the connector manufacturer's installation instructions, including fastener requirements.
Connect wires in junction boxes as follows (Figure 54):
Pull wires. Pull circuit wires into the junction box, sliding -them through a romex con-
nector and secure snugly. (Figure 54) Do not over -tighten.
1. Strip wires. Remove the outer jacket that holds the circuit wires together pro-
viding a minimum of four inches of free wire in the box.
2. Connect wires. Connect wires together matching like colors, using appropri-
ately sized wire nuts. Use the ground wire to ground the junction box and/or
cover plate(s), if metal. Junction boxes may contain single or multiple 15 or
20-amp circuits, or a single 240-volt appliance circuit.
3. Replace cover. Reposition the junction box cover and secure using machine
(not sheet metal) screws.
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All electrical work must be
performed bya qualified
electrician and comply with
the 2005 NEC.
Disconnect power. Turn off
power to thehome before
making connections.
Proper use of GFCI cir-
cuits. Ensure Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupted (GFCI)
circuits are connected to
the proper GFCI protected
circuits from the power
supply.
Figure 54. Types ofjunction
box wiring connections
240V Appliance Oral
FLOOR CROSSOVER
When making electrical connection(s) in the floor, use one of the wiring options de-
scribed below: i
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Method 1: Access panel
Using snap connectors. Do
1. Access wires. Find the crossover location(s) and remove the access panel(s)
dri use oversized Hass or
drive nail heads into snap
if attached. If access panel openings are not provided, cut through bottom i
connectors. Some connec-
board to expose the wiring (Figure 55). I
tors are designed for one
2. Route wires. Pass the wires through predrilled holes or notches in the rim
tirre use only — anew COr}
joist or if there is a single bumped -out access panel as in Figure 56, then un-
nector must be used if they
der the rim joists. If holes or notches have not been provided and there is no i
become separated -
bumped -out access panel, drill maximum one -inch diameter hole(s) half -way i
protect cables. Cover all
up the rim joists on each home section, making sure the holes align and feed icables
with conduit or other
the wire through the hole.
suitable weather -resistant
3. Connect wires. Connect wires via a junction box or snap -connectors) as de- j
and protective material.
scribed above.
4. Secure wires. Secure wires with staples to adjacent joists or studs within
eight inches of junction box or snap-connector(s).
5. Install smash plates. For notched perimeter joists, install steel wire protec-
tors (smash plates). }
n. Seal bottom board. Replace insulation and re -install access panels and/or
seal the bottom board with tape specially made for that purpose (may be pro-
vided). The access panel(s) may be temporarily installed near the crossover j
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location or shipped loose with the home.
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Method 2: Junction box with conduit
1. Access boxes. If junction boxes are not exposed, access them inside the
floor by cutting the bottom board or by removing the access panel(s). Remove
the junction box covers.
2. Connect wires. If wire is coiled inside one junction box, insert it into provided
flexible conduit and pass it under the rim joists to the opposing box and make
the connection as described above. If no coiled wire is provided, install pro-
vided ship -loose conduit with wire making connections in both boxes (Figure
57).
3. Cover boxes. Replace and secure covers on junction boxes.
4. Seal floor. Replace any displaced insulation and replace access panel or seal
the bottom board with tape specially made for that purpose (may be provided)_
Variation to Method 2: A junction box may be installed only on one side with the
other side containing conduit behind an access panel. Bring the conduit to other
side and make one connection in the junction box.
Junction Box (May Be Under
orAbngside Floor Jost
wire For Crmswer
ay Be Coded Inside
Junction Box
----flexble Conduit
WALL CROSSOVERS
Connect electrical, phone, cable television, and stereo speaker wires in marriage walls
and/or partition and end walls.
If access panels into the marriage walls are not provided, then the connection should
have been made prior to bringing the home sections together. If access panels are
provided in marriage, end or partition walls, remove the panels, join the wires as
described above using the provided snap -connector, junction box, or at a receptacle,
Figure 55.,,Electrical cross-
over floor wires with flush
access panels
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crossover wires with
bumped -out access panel
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joist electrical crossover
connection with conduit
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wires. Carefully fold mar-
riage wall crossover wires
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so they stay within a single
bay and are not sand-
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and re -attach the access panel (Figure 58 for marriage walls and Figure 59 for
partitions and end walls).
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STEP 3. INSTALL ELECTRICAL BONDING
To ensure all metal parts are effectively grounded, electrically bond all chasses to-
gether as follows (Figure 60):
1. Find lugs. Determine if solderless ground lugs are provided on the front or
rear frame outriggers or headers.
2. Attach wire. If lugs are provided, uncoil the bonding wire (#8 minimum bare
copper wire) from one side of the home and connect it to the lug provided on
the opposing side using the provided paint penetrating star washer, tighten
the set screw firmly on the wire and repeat for any additional home sections.
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Rear Outrigger at 1#8 Min. Copper �Sokiertess Lug Each
Maniage Line Ground Wire HaV of Fiorne
3. Attach strap. If ground lugs and copper wire are not provided, attach the pro-
vided four -inch bonding strap to each pair of adjacent chasses with two #8 x
3/4" self -tapping metal screws (one screw each side).
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wiched between studs
when. the sections are
pulled together.
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wall crossover connection
Figure 59. Inside partition or
end wall electrical crossover
connection
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STEP 4- CONNECT WATER LINES
Connect water lines inside the floor through access panels or below the bottom board
as follows:
WATER LINES ACCESSED THROUGH PANELS
1. Remove panels. Remove access panels from each home section.
2. Remove caps. Remove shipping caps from ends of water lines.
3. Pull lines. Pull water lines through holes in rim joist. If holes are not provided,
drill round holes in the center of the rim joist, with a maximum diameter of one
third the rim joist depth (Figure 61).
4. Connect pipes. Connect threaded water lines using provided connector fit-
tings (do not use lubricants or sealants). Connect non -threaded water lines
using provided fittings and cement, inserting pipe to full depth of each fitting (a
short connector pipe may be provided to bridge the gap between sections).
5. Test. Test connections for leaks.
6. Seal floor. Securely replace insulation and access panels.
WATER LINES DROPPED BELOW BOTTOM BOARD
1. Remove caps. Remove protective shipping caps from ends of pipes and
make sure pipe ends are clean and smooth.
2. Connect pipes. Connect threaded water lines using flexible pipe or a rigid
connector line (if provided) and connector fittings (do not use lubricants or
sealants). Connect non -threaded water lines, -pipe, and elbows with cement
provided, inserting pipe to full depth of each fitting (Figure 62).
3. Test. Test connections for leaks.
4. Protect pipes. Wrap water lines with insulation and bottom board shipped
loose with home or otherwise protect to prevent freezing. Tape bottom board
using tape specially made for that purpose (may be provided) and staple with
7/16" x 1/2' staples at four inches o.c. around bottom board using a divergent
(stitch) stapler or equivalent. If heat tape is used it must be listed for manufac-
tured home use and be installed in compliance with manufacturer instructions.
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e Cap
Water Line and 9bov+s
Snipped Loose b be
Added on Sle
Applying cement. Follow
cement manufacturers in-
structions .with respect to
application and drying time.
Allow cement to fully cure
before filing pipes with wa-
ter.
Figure 61. Waterline cross-
over with access panels
! //.
Choosing cement type.
Use the proper cement for
water lines as it may differ
from the cement used for
the DWV system.
Figure 62. Waterline cross-
over through bottom board
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STEP 5. CONNECT DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT LINES
Complete portions of the drain, waste, and vent (DWV) system that are below the floor
as follows:
1. Remove caps. Remove shipping covers from pipes extending through the
bottom board; inspect pipes and fittings and clean them of dirt, obstructions,
and burrs.
2. Assemble pipes. Using the drain schematic drawing provided with the home,
begin assembling the DWV system starting at the location farthest from the
sewer/septic connection and working towards the outlet, fastening the pipe
with cement or adjustable screw -clamp connectors, if provided (Figure 63).
As the system is assembled, support the piping with temporary blocking.
Unless otherwise noted on the schematic diagram, provide a minimum 114
inch per foot slope towards the sewer/septic using a plumber's level. Where a
slope of 1/4 inch per foot cannot be maintained, use a minimum slope of 1/8
inch per foot and install of a full-size clean -out at the uppermost point of the
run (Figure 64).
Cement Coupling
(P rov ided) to End of
Pipes
Drain Pipe
Fasten Coupling
(Prwided) b Pip*
With Clamps
Dust
Cover
Double Ell
-Lcnq Turn BI
Support Straps
Direction of Row and Slope
Pipe bust
Support 1 ICwer
Direction of Row and Slope
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Providing Tequired .. e
ances. Provide the drain
outlet with a minimum
clearance of three inches in
any direction, from all parts
of the structure or any ap-
purten ances and with not
less than 18. inches unre
strict ed clearance directly in
front.of the drain outlet.
Provide any cleanouts with
a minimum clearance of 12
inches directly in front of its
opening.
Figure 63. Drain crossover
connection
Figure 64.DWV system
Dropout
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Turn B
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To Sewer/Septic a°1
3. Test. Conduct a two-part leakage test on the completed drainage system as
follows:
• Part 1. With all fixtures connected, and all tub and shower drains plugged,
fill the system with water to the rim of the toilet bowl through a higher fix-
ture. Release all trapped air, replace tub and shower plugs, back -Fill fix-
tures, and allow the system to stand at least 15 minutes. Check for leaks.
Drain the system. If leaks are found, repair and retest.
• Part 2. Plug all fixtures, sinks, showers, and tubs and fill with water. Re-
lease the water in all fixtures simultaneously to obtain the maximum pos-
sible drain piping flow. As water is draining, check for leaks. If any are
found, repair and retest.
4. Connect to outlet. Connect the main drain line to the site sewedseptic hook-
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Choosing glues. Use only
solvents and glues com-
patible with the pipe (ABS
or PVC). Follow manufac-
turer's instructions.
up, using an approved elastomer coupling (Figure 65).
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Examples o
Connection Pip:
and Fittings (No
Supplied by the
Manufacturer,
Support Strap at
a Maximum of 4
Feet on Center
Cap and Chain
Approved
Coupler
Site Sewer
Hook Up
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5. Install supports. Install permanent drain line supports at a distance of four
feet o.c. or less (see Figure 63, Figure 65, and Figure 66).
(2) 0.131' Do x 3 ;' Nails
Min. 2z3 Lumber
0.131' Diax 3,-" N a:
Gaiv. or Alum. Strip
Min. 1x3 Wmbc
(2) 0.131'Diaz3
KDrain
Nals lntoFlmrJdsl
2)E'x2'x10G4Staplesor(2)0.131'Diax3,'NailsEachEnd
2) Stapes or
Screws Each side
Galy.orAlum Strip
Min.2x3 Wmber Pipe
6. Insulate. Replace all insulation and make sure all potentially exposed portions
of the -DWV system are well insulated to protect against freezing.
STEP 6. CONNECT GAS LIMES
The gas crossover connection may use quick disconnect fittings or threaded connec-
tors. Find the connection location below the floor at the marriage line and gather the
connectors (they may be shipped loose if not present under the home).
For quick disconnect fittings (Figure 67), remove any dust caps and then with one
hand, pull back on the quick disconnect device, snap it over the quick disconnect adap-
tor and release it to complete the connection.
For threaded connectors (Figure 68), remove the black cap and nipple (or any other
plugs, such as a black iron plug) from both the supply and receiving sides and screw
the connector onto the supply and return pipes as necessary.
Check for leaks before connecting to gas service (see Connect Utilities, STEP 3.
CONNECT GAS SERVICE, p. 83).
Figure ;fi5. DWV connection
to sewer/septic
Figure 66. DWV pipe sup-
port options
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Protect pipes from freez-
ing. If the home is to be left
unheated in cold weather,
pour antifreeze solution into
all drain traps, including
sinks, tubs, and toilets. Be
sure that the antifreeze is
safe for the fixtures and P-
traps.
Installing quick disconnect
fittings. Do not use tools,
lubricants, or sealants with
quick disconnect fittings.
Gas test precautions. Do
not connect to gas service
until tests described in
Connect Utilities have been
successfully completed.
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Quick-D'smnnW
Mate Filling Rex -
'Factory Irstalled Shut -Off Valve ,
Installed on
Daie6D'sconnect Inlef Side
Female Filling
Installed on Inlet Side Flex Connector
•Factory Installed
_ Male Cap
Female Cap _ .
Female Cap . Or
Male Cap
Direction of Gas Flow Direction of Gas Fbw
STEP 7. CONNECT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TV WIRING
Install telephone and cable television wiring in accordance with the requirements of the
IAHJ, the NEC, and NFPA No.70-2005. When making crossover connections or in-
stalling telephone or cable television wires, do not run them in the same raceway as, or
in close proximity to, high voltage electrical conductors or cables.
Wires should only be installed by trained professionals.
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Figure. 67. Gas crossover
with quick disconnect fittings
Figure 68., Gas crossover
with threaded connectors
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installing wiring. When in-.
stalling telephone and ca-
ble .television wires, do not
damage electrical wires,
plumbing ,fines, or ducts.
Serious personal injury or
death could result from -
damage to electrical wires.
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Complete tfe Interior
This chapter covers the completion of the home's interior finishes including finishing walls, ceilings, flooring, trim, and mis-
cellaneous items.
:STEP 1 ALIGN MARRIAGE'WAL'LS {p 63)
STEP 2 FINISH GYPSUM BOARD
STEP -3 COMPLETE WALL AND CEILING Fi' 1" ~'(p •.64)
ST.EP 4..00MPLETE CARPET1v64)
STEP 5., COMPLETE TRIM (p 64)
ST6 .INSTALL SHIP LOOSE'ITEM$ EP
STEP 1. ALIGN MARRIAGE WALLS
Align and secure walls at marriage line openings as follows:
1. Align walls. Align walls and clamp in place.
2. Fasten walls. Secure clamped walls together with metal straps or long
screws so they do not move when the clamps are removed. Insert wood
wedges in gaps between walls, and glue and screw to create a tight connec-
tion.
3. Fill gaps. Fill any remaining gaps with wood or sheathing material.
STEP 2. FINISH GYPSUM BOARD
Finish all unfinished gypsum board walls and ceilings as follows:
1. Install panels. Install ship loose gypsum panels using a 1/4 inch diameter
bead of adhesive on all framing members and minimum 1-1/2 inch long dry-
wall screws, nails, or staples at six inches o.c. along panel edges and 12
inches o.c. in the field into framing members.
2. Mud seams. Mud and tape all seams and comers, filling all fastener depres-
sions. Follow mud manufacturer's directions.
3. Paint. When the final coat of mud is dry, prime and paint all unfinished gyp-
sum board to match existing paint color and finish texture.
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Fastening gypsum. When
attaching gypsum board,
depress, but do not break
the paper face with the fas-
tener. Breaking the paper
will weaken the connection.
Using alternative materials.
Obtain the home manufac-
turers approval before us-
ing interior finish materials
other than those provided
with the home.
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co�so�to
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' Install interior ship loose wall ;and/or ceiling panels using a 114 inch diameter bead of
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i polyvinyl acetate'(PVA) adhesive on all framing members and fasten with minimum 1- ?
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112 inch long staples or nails at six inches o.c. along panel edges and 12 inches o.c. in j
the field into framing members. l
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STEP 4. COMPLETE CARPET
Install and seam ship loose or rolled carpet as follows:
1. Prepare floor. Clean the floor of all dirt and debris and smooth the floor deck
at the marriage line seams as necessary to ensure a level and smooth sur- j
Installing .carpet. Only ex -
face. I
perienced carpet installers
2. Lay pad. Lay down the carpet pad, if provided.
should install carpet. Fail-'
3. Stretch carpet. Ensuring all carpet "grain" runs in the same direction, fit and
ure to follow the carpet
secure the carpet using a power carpet stretcher. Stretch the carpet up to the
manufacturers directions
seam
seam and tack it down temporarily until the carpet is seamed.
may void the carpet war -
Butter carpet. "Butter" with carpet adhesive the edges of the carpet along the
rarity.
seam.
5. Seam carpet. Place heat bond tape under the seam with the glue side next to
the carpet and apply heat from a seaming iron to the top of the seam, press-
ing the carpet into the glue.
Stagger seams.
6. Keep scraps. Retain reasonable size carpet scraps to protect carpet and ;
Stagger all seams. For ex -
flooring during move -in.
ample, locate the carpet
pad seam three inches to
STEP 5. COMPLETE TRIM
left of marriage line'and the
Usingfine gauge wire staples or in nails, install shiploose moldingand wainscot an- '
carpet seam three inches to
elingto finish trimming out ceilings, marriage line walls, front and rear end walls, and j
right of marriage line.
passageway doors where necessary.
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STEP 6. INSTALL SHIP LOOSE ITEMS
Remove all strapping, blocking,and packaging from appliances, windows, and doors.
Install any drapes, mini -blinds, mirrors, door stops, closet shelves, and hardware per I
the product manufacturer's installation instructions.
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In- stall Stabilizing Systems
This chapter covers the design and installation of the stabilizing system which, secures the home against lateral and upward -
forces caused by wind. The system covered here uses earth (or ground) anchors and steel straps"connected to the home's
longitudinal steel beams and/or exterior walls. Stabilizer plates may also be used to prevent the anchor head from moving
laterally in the ground. An anchor, strap, and stabilizer plate (if used) together are referred to as a tie -down.
Anchors can also be mounted in concrete footings when there is enough concrete mass,(weight).,to resist the lateral and
upward forces. This type of system is not covered in this manual.
• e - a s - s
V,,STEP 1.'.DETERMINE;ANGHOR LOCATIONS {p. 65)
STEP.2.,DETERMINE TIE=DOWN,iCONFIGURATION
'STEP3. SELECT ANCHORS (p 71,) .
STEP 4: INSTALL:ANCHORS (p 72) _
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,STEP 5. INSTALL -STRAPS (p 73)
'STEP.6. TIGHTEN AND ADJUST_,STRAP$ (p 76,)
STEP 1. DETERMINE ANCHOR LOCATIONS
i
Create a sketch of the home plan showing the exterior walls, marriage line(s) (if any) and
frame I -beams (this will be similar to the base sketch created in Prepare Footings, page
18)
Need'for a stabilizing sys-
See Table 19 for a list of anchor locations, types, and where they are required. Pages
tem. The manufactured
where the requirements are provided are noted in the last column.
home must be secured
As each anchor location is determined, mark it on the sketch, noting important dimen-
f
against the wind by the use
of an anchor assembly or
sions such as spacing between anchors. When complete, this will be the home's tie-
an alternative foundation
down plan (Figure 69 and Figure 70).
system. Where site or
TABLE 19. ANCHOR LOCATION TYPES
other conditions prohibit
Wind nes 11
the use of the manufac-
• ,�IIIff
turer's instructions, a regis
Frame Yes Yes I
tered engineer or regis-
.. _ _
Vertical r Noy Yes 70 ,, k
tered architect must design
the stabilizing system.
End wall Frame Sometimes Yes 70
Flood and seismic forces.
Marriage line Vertical Sometimes ''<<6 Yes.• 70
The stabilizing system re -
_
Frame Yes Yes 70 i
quirements in this chapter
Tag Unit
do not consider flood or
Vertical No Yes 70 i
seismic loads and are not
Porch Post Vertical No Yes 70
intended for use in flood or
• Yes Yes. 70 i
seismic hazard areas. In
I
those areas retain a regis-
Connect any factory -installed sidewall tie -clown straps to a ground anchor regardless of the wind I
tered engineer or regis-
zone in which the home is placed.
tered architect to design
z. Install marriage fine anchors prior to moving the home over the top of the anchor locations and
the stabilizing system.
then return to Set the Home or Complete Multi -Section Set respectively.
Figure 69 and Figure 70 illustrate typical anchor locations for a double -section home in
Wind Zone I and Wind Zones II and III respectively.
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• If the tank is located inside -a oxnpaft�._.of the home, provide ventilation at
the bottom of the compartmeto parmid diffusion of vapors. If the tank is fixed
to the- home, provide for fillh-c and draining from the outside.'
• Insulate interior tanks from the structural members of the home. Provide tanks
so installed with an outsidefiR and vent pipe and an approved liquid level
gauge.
Install tanks that feed vaporer tyae oil furnaces so that oil flows by gTvity. To
achieve efficient gravity flow, make sure that thebottom of the tank is at least
18 inches above the fuma-- ci cxg:rd level.
• Tanks for gun type oil furnaces klbase furnaces include a fuel pump) may be in-
stalled above or below'grourxL
OIL SYSTEM TESTING
Before operating the system, fill the tank to capacity ,with the fuel to be burned and visu-
ally check all joints in the system for leakage. Replace (do not repair) parts that leak.
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• If the tank is located inside -a oxnpaft�._.of the home, provide ventilation at
the bottom of the compartmeto parmid diffusion of vapors. If the tank is fixed
to the- home, provide for fillh-c and draining from the outside.'
• Insulate interior tanks from the structural members of the home. Provide tanks
so installed with an outsidefiR and vent pipe and an approved liquid level
gauge.
Install tanks that feed vaporer tyae oil furnaces so that oil flows by gTvity. To
achieve efficient gravity flow, make sure that thebottom of the tank is at least
18 inches above the fuma-- ci cxg:rd level.
• Tanks for gun type oil furnaces klbase furnaces include a fuel pump) may be in-
stalled above or below'grourxL
OIL SYSTEM TESTING
Before operating the system, fill the tank to capacity ,with the fuel to be burned and visu-
ally check all joints in the system for leakage. Replace (do not repair) parts that leak.
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3. Pressurize system. Using art air compressor, pressurize the system, with com- j
pressed air to three psi and isbbte fie pressure source from the system.
4. Monitor pressure. Monitor the pressure for at least 10 minutes. l
5. Check fo"r leaks: If pressure drops below three psi, check for leaks by applying
a non -corrosive, ammorr:�,free gas leak detection fluid to the joints at all valves, 1
appliance connections, and crossover connections (do not use dish washing de- h
tergents, soap, or other household chemicals). If bubbles form, tighten the con- J
nection and recheck
6. Repair leaks. If leaks persSL replace defective pipes or fittings with sound ma-
terial and retest.
7. Release pressure. Release pressure and open all appliance shut-0ff valves.
8. Rinse connections. Thoroughly rinse all tested connections with water to re-
move leak detection fluid. l
Entire system test (with appliances)
1. Close appliances. Close all gas equipment controls and pilot light valves ac-
cording to the individual gas equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Open valves. Assure that gas shut-off valves for all gas equipment are in the
open position.
3. Attach gauge. Attach to the home's gas inlet a pressure gauge calibrated in
ounces. i
4. Pressurize system. Pressurize the system with compressed air to six to eight
ounces (3/8 to 1/2 psi= or 10 to 14 irx;hes of water column).
5. Check for leaks. Check for leaks as described above in step 4 of the Piping
only test. Replace defective pipes or fittings with sound material and re -test. I
6. Rinse connections. Thoroughly rinse all tested connections with water to re-
move leak detection fluid. j
GAS APPLIANCE START-UP
Open the shut-off valve for each appliance and adjust the burners according to the appli-
ance manufacturer's instructions. Verify that the furnace and water heater thermostats I
are operating properly and set them to the desired temperatures.
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I
STEP 4. CONNECT .OIL SERVICE
Homes that are equipped with oil bunting furnaces must have oil supply piping installed I
�,
and tested on site by a qualified przov4essional in accordance with NFPA 31, Standard for I/
the Installation of Oil Burning E 2001 or the requirements of the IAHJ, which-
Testing oil tanks. All oil
ever is more stringent nne- The hodoes not supply oil piping or tanks.
storage tank and piping in -
OIL CONNECTION I
stallations and tests must
Consult the furnace manufac;t-._= _ kr�jct=s #or proper pipe -sizing and ir- aItabon i
meet all applicable local
procedures. Where piping is r—= t-e- of the home, ensure aH holes in the
regulations and should be
bottom board are sealed tight w!t! .=csiiic andlor tape specially made for that purr
made only by experienced,
pose and made rodent proof_ i
qualified personnel.
When equipping the home wdf; _— a: wage Eck, comply with the foriowirrg=
• Install the pipe with a madual siope toward the fill end or drain plug (R so
equipped) to facilitate pLTnping or &airing of water and sludge-
• Provide a readily accessbie approved manual shut-off valve at the outlet, in-
stalled to close against the supply_
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• Equip the tank with an approved oil fitter or strainer located downstream from j
the tank shut-off valve. Use a filter or strainer containing a sump with a drain to i
trap water_ I
• Equip under ground tanks with a fifier neck extending one foot above grade and l
a minimum 1-1 A inch d;mmaiaer verff pipe extending at least two feet above
i
grade. 1
• Locate the tank to be accessible for service and inspection, and safe from fire
and other hazards. i
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8. Disconnect compressor. After the entire system has been drained of all water,
disconnect the air supply and dose'the water inlet valve.
9. Pour anti -freeze. Pori an antifreeze solution into all drain traps, including
sinks, tubs, and toilets- Be sure that the antifreeze is safe for the fixtures and P-
traps.
STEP 3. CONNECT GAS SERVICE
CONNECTION
If the home uses natural or kpid petroleum gas (LPG, also known as propane) for water
or space heating, cooking or other appliances, follow the procedure described below:
1. Inspect vents. Assure that all exhaust vents on gas -fired equipment are se-
curely connected and that roof jades and stacks have not come loose during
transit and they are properly installed.
2. Review appliance instructions. Review each appliance manufacturer's in-
structions before the home is connected to the gas supply. Most gas appliances
are typically configured to operate on natural gas. If the gas supply will be LPG,
consult the appliance manufacturer's instructions to determine what changes
need to be made. For homes located above 3,000 feet, appliances may require
a different orifice.
3. Remove cap. Remove the protective cap from home inlet pipe and install a full
flow shut-off valve at the supply inlet Figure 96).
4. Install regulator- The gas piping system is designed for a pressure that is at
least seven inches of water column (4 oz_ per sq in or 0.25 psi) but not more
than 14 inches of water column (8 oz. per sq in or 0.5 psi). If gas from any sup-
ply source exceeds, or could exceed this pressure, install a regulator if required
by the LAHJ.
5. Connect supply. Using matching threaded fittings, connect the gas supply to
the inlet side of the shut-off valve.
6. Close valves. Close all valves at appliances prior to opening the main supply
valve.
Fun Flow Shutcf
Valve P.eaLked
(Suppled Ew f
\`tom, (Spplied By
�,ers
Sourrm rd Gas
TESTING
Test the gas piping system in the following two ways: 1) piping only and 2) entire system.
Consult with the LAHJ for arry additional testing or start-up requirements.
Before testing is begun, tf-ra temperature of the ambient air and the piping should be ap-
proximately the same. Conduct ti-)e tests when and where air temperatures will remain
constant.
Piping only test (all appiances
1. Isolate appliances Iso�ate ad appliances from the system by dosing all appli-
ance shut-off valves_
2. Attach gauge. Attach to the home's gas inlet a mercury manometer or slope
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Installing gas lines. Only
qualified professionals may
connect and test gas ser-
vice.
Figure 86. Gas service con-
nection
V&*Irzzj
Fill gas water heaters. Be-
fore lighting the pilot on a
gas powered water heater,
fill the tank with water. Fail-
ure to do so could damage
the water heater.
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7. Insulate. In a's sub,
to freezing temperatures, protect with ,insulation or
heat tape p"" salves and pressure reducers that are exposed to the out- .
doors; and pipes„in heater Compartments with non -insulated doors. Con-
nect heat tape to the electrical outlet under the home near the water supply -
inlet.
TESTING
After testing the electr� system and connecting the water lines check the water system
for leaks using one of the procedures described below. Before testing, close all water
faucets, spigots, and todet-tank float valves_
Hydrostatic (preferred):
1. Bypass water heater. Bypass the hot water heater by disconnecting the hot
outlet and cold inlet water lines from the water heater and joining them together.
This will protect the hot water tank from damage and protect those involved in
the test from possible injury.
2. Fill water heater. Confirm that the water heater tank is full of water.
3. Pressurize system. Connect a hydrostatic pump, valve, and gauge to the loca-
tion shown in Figure 84. Pressurize the system with water at 100 psi, and then
isolate it from the pressure source. Bleed all air from the highest and farthest
points in the system.
4. Hold presses Monitor the pressure for at least 15 minutes_
5. Fix leaks. If the pressure drops below 100 psi, locate and correct any leaks by
cutting out and c5scarding bad pipe sections or joints and installing new pipe or
joints with coupik-igs_
6. Repeat. Repeat the test until all leaks have been eliminated.
Pneumatic:
1. Bypass water heater. Bypass the hot water heater by disconnecting the hot
outlet and cold inlet water lines from the water heater and joining them together.
This will protect the hot water tank from damage and protect those involved in
the test from possible injury.
2. Pressurize system. Connect an air pump and pressure gauge to the water
inlet, pressurize the system to 100 psi and isolate the pressure source from the
system_
3. Hold pressure- Monitor the pressure for least 15 minutes. If the pressure drops
below 100 psi locate any leaks by applying soapy water to the connections and
looking for buoys.
4. Fix leaks. Cor=_= any teaks "y cutting out and discarding bad pipe sections or
joints and new pipe of joints with couplings_
5. Retest. Repeat the procedure until all leaks have been eliminated.
6. Restore cocce=5ocs i the water heater and the water supply.
FREEZE PROTECTiM FOR UN0CCUPIED HOMES
If the home is to be l�- =_-^a2m!° k, cold ther, protect wrater fines from freezing as fol-
lows:
1. Disconnect supply- T= off the water supply and disconnect the water supply
inlet.
2. Drain water heater. Turn off the water heater, if necessary, attach a hose to
the valve to direct water away from under the home, open the drain valve and
drain the tank completely.
3. Drain faucets Open all faucets throughout the home (including the laundry
area if plumbed_ and r.i exiae" faucets) and let them drain completely.
4. Drain toilets- F-L sh torts and drain water tanks completely.
5. Close fain Close all crater faucets with the exception of one.
6. Connect compressor. Correct a maximum of 30 psi air supply to the water
inlet connection using a low pressure compressor.
7. Open faucets. With the air supply on the system, open one faucet at a time
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Selecting ;heat�tape. Use
only pipe -heating cable
(tape). listed for manufac-
tured homes, and install it
in accordance with the ca-
ble (tape) manufacturer in-
stallation instructions.
Testing waterlines. Only
use pneumatic, (air) testing
when hydrostatic testing is
not practical. Air under
pressure is explosive. Ex-
ercise extreme caution and
notify all site personnel of
the test. Wear protective
eyewear and take precau-
tions to prevent impact
damage to the system
while the test is in pro-
gress. Do not pneumati-
cally test CPVC systems.
Pneumatically test Flow
Guard Gold systems only
at low pressure levels (20
psi or less).
Pressurizing water lines.
When pressurizing the wa-
ter system, connect the
pump to a location above a
closed shut-off valve so as
not to introduce pressure
into the municipal water
supply.
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Locate 'Abler rZs" er
lkrdemeath or ",_MandatoryShut-Off
Adjacent to Home�ppy lj' j Valve (Not Suppled)
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5. Install water heater discharge drain. Inspect the drain opening on the water
heater to ensure that it is clear of any obstruction. If the home is to be installed
on a basement or enclosed crawlspace, install drain pipe connecting the dis-
charge from the water heater temperature and pressure relief valve to the out-
side or to a sump_
6. Install water heater drip pan drain. Assure that the drain for the water heater
drip pan does not terminate under the home. Using the materials provided and
the arying instructions run a drain line from the water heater drip pan
through the floor to the exterior of the crawl space. Terminate the line between
six and 24 inches above grade. (Figure 85). Make the termination point rodent
proof.
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pipe eiderston (na
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Water Heater (factory installed)
Water heatw drip pan
FAY --kd^
Rcior joist
CPVC or PVC water heater Bottom board
drip pan --flow drainage
pipe (fury i slaw- See
CPVC or PVC pipe o esion not- 1.
ffEd rsmied). See note 2
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connection
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Turning oriWafer Service.
Do NOT turn on the water
service to the home until the
drain lines have been com-
pleted and connected to the
sewer system.
Using check
valves. Install a check
valve on the water inlet to
prevent water system
drainage in the event of a
loss of water pressure from
the source. Such pressure
loss could cause the water
heater to drain, exposing
the heating elements of
electric water heaters
causing them to fail.
Figure 85. Water heater drip
pan and drain
Note 1. Water heater drip
pan drain pipe has been fac-
tory installed through the
bottom board. A 90 degree
elbow has been factory in-
stalled to accept the pipe ex-
tension.
Note 2. Insert the CPVC or
PVC drain pipe extension
(factory provided — field in-
stalled) into the factory in-
stalled 90 degree elbow. Be
sure to provide Y4" per foot
of slope to provide positive
drainage.
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• The, grpursfng bar may be installed separate from the neutral bar for purposes
of testing the electrical system.
• The groLLr ng bar may be isolated during the electrical check and •re=attache_ d, j
after the teas are completed.
• Check with the local electrical utility to verify meter base requirements and loca-
tions and distances for the main panel and meter box. I
• The teild irrstalied meter base enclosure must be installed in accordance with
its ferry_ Fasten securely to exterior wall studs and provide for a weather -tight
seal_
• Check the local code for any requirements regarding the location of the meter
base.
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use
clearances.
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Between tvleler
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STEP 2. CONNECT WATER SERVICE
CONNECTION
To connect the horne's water system to the water source, identify the water inlet located
under the hors (usually below the water heater compartment or utility room) and follow
Selecting heat tape. Use
the procedure described below (refer to Figure 84): (
only pipe -heating cable
1. Rusts pipe. Rush field4nstalled water piping free of all debris prior to connec-
(tape) listed for manufac-
tior t ".-te home's viater inlet
tured homes, and install it
2. Cfa� Ensure that pipe threads are dean_
in accordance with the ca-
3. Ins tai9 pressure -reducing valve. If the local water supply exceeds 80 psi in- i
ble (tape) manufacturer in-
stallation instructions.
sfaU a amst!re-reducing valve.
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Maximum water pressure.
4. C vat a main shut-off valve between the water supply and the f
The water system for the
= thE hor:K--- Locate the riser for the shutoff valve underneath or adjacent I
home was designed for a
to t-r_- `cx Select a full flow gate or ball shutoff valve, or equivalent valve. To
maximum inlet pressure of
pewa-: t. te x y of fresh water cor±ar� mall an anti -siphon valve
80 psi.
on at esderior faucets. ;
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To Grounding Rod
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Ground To Equipment Ground
Man Panel Service Envy
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While To Neuter! B- Bar
In all cases, a grounding electrode conductor and a ground wire must be installed ac-
cordirr to thz following specifications:
1 _ Grounding wire to be per Table 25 provided by the manufacturer. If manufac-
tz--er provides a minimum 1/2 inch EMT or conduit raceway, the #6 minimum
tare copper wire is provided by the retailer for installation.
2 Grp frig the grounding wire to the electrode shall be suitable for
direct burial and located flush or below ground level.
a SE it� diameter by eight fom long iron electrode or nonferrous rod
s a lia� 1.;2 etch diameter by eight feet long for grounding (larger sizes may
r: by the LAHJ due to soli impedence).
Zrwe 1!ne eiec3rode to a depth of not less than eight feet so that at least eight
ieet of th4-- erode is in contact with the soil-
s_ 'en rock is encountered, the electrode may be driven at an angle not to ex-
ceed 45 degrees from vertical or buried in a trench that is at least 2-1/2 feet
deep.
FIELD bAdBTALLED METER BASE
When a r.x3�er ire is i;zsiaiied in the field, Figure 83 and the following requirements
must be adsiered to
• Is salt me meter base according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Use straps to support any conduit. Do not use the meter base equipment for
support-
• Use exterior equipment and enclosures listed as weatherproof and entrance
Figure 81'.-Electrical der
connection ,whfee
en meter has I
a disconnect installed M i.-.
cally more: than 6 feef from
service electric panel).
Figure 82. Meter base wir-
ing when there is no sepa-
rate disconnect installed
(typically within 6 feet of ser-
vice electric panel).
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F are made, from above or from below the.home,as follows:
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From above - mast weatherhead feeder
Power supply A large
The routing, connection, :and support of the service drop must meet local codes. Homes
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enough power `supply must
equipped tns way contain all necessary conduits to the electrical distribution panel.
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be available at the site. An
hio . the feeder conductors (not provided with the home) are installed on site. if the
inadequate power supply
rra�' is locatad above the roof overhang, allow a minimum clearance of ;eight feet
may result in improper op-
abQ+� ae ctio: pohts that the conductors pass over. There are_two exceptions to this rule: ?
eration of and possible
(1) r rre weriicaI clearance may be reduced to three feet if the roof has a minimum slope
damage to motors and ap-
o; 4 it Y2 and (2) The vertical clearance may be reduced to 18 inches if no more than i
pliances_ ,It may also in -
four fit of service -drop conductors pass above the roof overhang, and if they terminate
crease electricity costs.
at a through -the -roof raceway or approved support. A minimum clearance must also be
m;
provided from the final grade to the service -drop conductors. This measureent may
vary from 10 feet to 18 feet, depending on the types of traffic anticipated below the ser-
drop (refer to the NEC). Unless impractical, locate service heads above the point of
vice
attachment of .the service -drop conductors and make them rain -tight. If individual conduc-
tors do not extend downward, form drip loops. i
From below - underside junction box feeder
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A section of conduit is factory installed through the floor cavity. Connect to that conduit
with approved fittings and conduit (not provided with the home) to the point where the I
service entrance cable enters the crawl space. Install properly -sized service entrance
cordLfcbrs from the main power supply to the panel board. Depending on the location of j
the main panelboard inside the home, or the point at which the service entrance conduc-
tors e-tter the crawl space, a separate service disconnect may be required. Refer to
Talmo"25 for the conductor and junction box requirements. The installer must provide the
supply connection including the feeder conductors, junction box, and conduit "connectors.
Protect conductors emerging from the ground from a minimum of 18 inches below grade
to eight feet above grade, or to the point of entrance to the home. The distance meas-
ured from the top surface of a buried cable, conduit, or raceway to the finished grade
must meet the minimum burial requirements outlined in the NEC. Use a moisture -proof
bushing at the end of the conduit from which the buried cable emerges.
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GROUNDING
The home must be properly grounded to protect the occupants. The only safe and ap-
proved method of grounding the home is through an electrically -isolated grounding bar in
the manufactured home distribution panel board. This grounds all non -current -carrying i
Grounding the electrical
rruata parts to the electrical system in the home at a single point.
system. Do not provide
Q
Eor or must be connected to the system grounding conductor on the the
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electrical power until the
grounding electrode is in-
sz s�ie of fne n oin disconnect in accordance with Articles 250.24, 250.26, and
stalled and connected.
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of tip Nzti=-J Electrical Code, NFPA No_ 70-2005. i
When the meter base is
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Where the meter base has a disconnect (typically when the meter is more than 6 feet
not on the house never use
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=_ > eiactric panel, although this may vary by L4HJ) the ground and neutral Ithe
neutral conductor of
F-
beatPrat disconnect and then grounded to the driven earth ground. Four
the feeder cable as a
tip. to ieave thr service electric panel to the disconnect. Three wires will enter the }
ground wire.
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t� is no cfssconnect on the meter base or between the meter base and service
when the meter is within 6 feet from the service electric panel, al-
tip this may vary by LAHJ), the rnain circuit breaker in the service electric panel be-
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comes the first disconnect. In this case, the neutral and ground are bonded in the service
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elm pane! and connected to the driven earth ground from the service electric
parw—=J Three wVes lead between the meter base and the service electric panel (refer to j
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STEP 1. CONNECT ELECTRICAL SERVICE
The home is designed for connection to an electrical wiring system rated at 120/240 volt
AC. All electrical field work must be done by a licensed electrician or other person'ap-
proved by the LAHJ. ,
Ott AUP POWER SUPPLY CORD
The power supply to a Skylne Corporation manufactured home may be by a listed 50
AMP power supply cord. The power cord shall be permanently attaced to the distribution
panel board or to a junction box. The listed 50 AMP power supply cord shall bear the fol-
lowing marking- FOR USE WITH MOBILE HOMES — 50 AMPERES.
FEEDER :WIRE AND EQUIPMENT SIZES
The current rating (in amperes) of the home can be found on the tag located on the out-
side next to the feeder or service entrance, and on the electrical distribution panel. Using
this information, determine the required feeder wire size from Table 25. These sizes are
based on an ambient temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and do not take voltage drop
into consideration.
Acceptable conductor types are: RHH, RHW, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, THW, THW2,
THWN, THWN-2, XHHW, XHHW-2, SE, USE, and USE-2.
TABLE 25. ELECTRICAL FEEDER WIRE AND EQUIPMENT SIZES FOR COPPER
fi �n
1
#6 AWG
#6'AWG,
#10 AWG `,48
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100
3xac4
1-114
#3 AWG
#3 AWG
#8 AWG
#8^
125
10tr110x4
1-112
42AVVG
42AWG
#6 AWG
#6
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1i}x10x4
1-1/2
110 AWG
#2 AWG
#6 AWG
#6
200
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2
3@ AWG
1/O-AW6
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#4
1 225
15x12x4
2-1/2
3/0 AWG
1/0 AWG
#4 AWG
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Specia! precautions when
installing electrical ser-
vice. Installation of the
electric power to the home
can cause exposure to live
electrical circuits. Exposure
to (iye electrical circuits or
improper grounding of the
conductor in the panel
board may result in severe
shock or possible electro-
cution. A qualified installer
must make the connec-
tions for the electric power.
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OInsert the tension bolt Tito the O place the strap through the slotted
anchor head and loosely attach shank, of the tension bolt and bend
the hex nuL up to 90`.
OOnce tensioned to the point that 0 Once fully tensioned, align the
counterclockwiseresistance square neck of the bolt with the
appears, use a 5r ' open end square recess in the anchorhead
wrench to hold the square neck and tighten the hex nut. This wil
while repositioning the 1516' draw the two togetherand lock the
tensioning wrench to continue system into final position.
tensioning. Repeat as required.
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wrench, rotate clockwise, wrapping
the strap around the tension bolt
If approved by the manubcturer,
double head anchors may be used
for both diagonal and vertical
tie -down strap tensioning. Tension
the diagonal tie -down shapfirst.
Follow Steps,3 through 7 to instal
straps to anchorhead.
3. Pretension anchor. For anchors with stabilizer plates, pretension the anchor
by pulling it up to the stabilizer plate using the strap and take-up bolt to move
the anchor head. Continue pulling the strap until the plate moves a small
amount (about 1/2 inch). This is called packing the plate and it will yield the
strongest resistance (the bottom of the anchor head should be maximum 1/4
inch above the top of the stabilizer plate).
END WALL FRAME ANCHORS
Attach straps to the bracket welded by the manufacturer to the frame (Figure 79). If no
br--ck- s have been installed, use approved beam clamps designed specifically for this
xrpcse, available from anchor suppliers. Connect straps to anchors following same pro-
cEdL>u _ as for sidewall frame anchors_
I Pier I
3D-45
degrees\
Anchorwith -�
Stabilizer Plate
Main Beam
End Wall Tie -
Down Strap
Figure 78. Procedure for
connecting the strap to
frame and anchor
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Anchor head location. As
the anchor is pulled up to
meet the stabilizer plate,
the head of the anchor will
rise. In its final position, the
bottom of the anchor head
should be no more than
1/4 inch above the top of
the stabilizer plate.
Figure 79. End wall frame
anchor attachment method
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IUARRIAGE LINE VERTICAL ANCHORS
If ,vertical straps have been attached to the, home by the manufacturer, .connect the other
end of the straps to the anchor heads_ Factory installed, marriage line uplift straps must
be attached_to anchoring equipment_ The types of straps "used are shown below.
•(Figure 80) Type 1 is a strap used at Wind Zone I only. Some Wind Zone I units do not
require marriage -line vertical uplift tie -downs. These units will not haVe.any of the straps
shown below factory installed and will have double manage line walls. Type 2 and •3 are
used at Wind Zone II or III only. AII'Wind Zone 11,or III multi wide units require marriage
Cuie vertical be -downs.
.
uplift connector capady Type
3
is 3114 lbs_ each to be
rested by anchonng
equprnerd.
Factory installed standard
Uplift connector capacity is Type
\ Type 2
hurricane strap. Capacity
1242 fas. each to be resi#ed M
is 3150lbs.
9L
1 Came M. OB ms.,te4
•• Standard hurricane is
yam' sl j
Slot bl stfao 6 for
beconnected
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cable. Tension
attachment of standard
di to an
an
per rr>arufacbuer
hunicance strap.
approved
approved pmund
Qaouctions
anchor.
STEP 6. TIGHTEN AND ADJUST STRAPS
After all anchors have been installed and pre -tensioned, recheck all anchor straps to as-
sure that they are tight and that the anchor shafts have remained in contact with the sta-
bi1¢er plates. Do not over -tension straps.
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SPLICING STRAPS.
Splicing may be required when a pre-cut strap is of insufficient length. Splices in tie -down
straps are not permitted in a `Y' configuration. Overlap straps by 12• inches, applying one
splice clip from above and the other from below, use a crimping tool to tightly seal the
splice clips (Figure 76). Do not run any portion of the splice through an anchor head bolt.
Apply Splice
UUW_ j
'Y' Splice
Not
Permitted
SIDEWALL FRAME ANCHORS
Install straps to sidewall frame anchors as follows:
1. Connect strap to home. Connect one end of the strap to the home connection
point using approved buckles or clips (swivel or hook clip preferred).
OWrap strap arum main 0 Connect hook totopof
beam main beam and connect
other end ofstrapto
anchor head
2. Connect strap to anchor. Connect the other end of the strap to the split bolt in
the anchor_ Leave enough strap length to be able to make at least three, but no
more than five complete turns around the bolt before it becomes tight (approxi-
mately 2 112 inches per turn or 7 1/2 to 13 inches total). Fewer than three turns
and the strap may not hold onto the bolt when force is applied. Conversely,
more than five tums may not fit within the U-channel of the anchor head. Follow
the procedure out fined in Figure 78.
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Figure 77. Strap to beam
connection
Strap to beam connection.
Regardless of the strap
supplier's recommenda-
tions, the strap must be
connected to the top of the
main beam to prevent
damage to the structure.
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SIDEWALL VERTICAL ANCHORS
Homes designed for Wind Zones II and III also require vertical tie -downs along the side-
walls. The vertical tie -down anchor straps (or brackets for connecting to the home) are
factory installed and indicate the locations. Vertical and frame side wall tie -downs may
connect to one double -headed anchor or each to its own dedicated anchor.
Any factory -installed sidewall tie -down straps must be connected to a ground anchor re-
gardless of the wind zone in which the home is placed.
END WALL FRAME ANCHORS
End wa11 frame tie -downs are especially important for homes that are wider, and have
higher roof pitches because those features increase the surface area exposed to wind
loads at the ends of the home. Use Table 23 to determine the number of end wall frame
anchors required ,at the each end of each home section. End wall frame tie -downs are
not required -at Wind Zone I.
MARRIAGE LINE VERTICAL ANCHORS
In Wind Zones II and III, marriage line anchors are required along the marriage wall. In
Wind Zone I marriage line anchors are sometimes required. (Figure 80)
There may be manufacturer -installed brackets indicating required tie -down locations
(may be identified by tags or paint). If necessary to avoid interference with tie -downs, the
marriage line pier location may be offset horizontally from the column by a maximum of 6
TAG UNIT FRAME ANCHORS
See Addendum to these installation instructions for tie -down requirements for tag units
TAG UNrf VERTICAL ANCHORS
See Addendum to these installation instructions for tie -down requirements for tag units
PORCH POST ANCHORS
At Wind Zone II or III install tie -down strap to a ground anchor through the factory in-
stalled bracket. Install ground anchor and tie -down strap at each factory installed
bracket.
OFFSET UNIT ANCHORS
See Addendum to these installation instructions for tie -down requirements for offset
units.
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When to install marriage
line anchors. Anchors
along the marriage line
must be installed prior to
the second half of a multi -
section home being set
Setting the strap angle.
When straps are con-
nected only to the near I-
beam, (Figure 71) the an-
gle the strap makes with
the ground should be be-
tween 30 degrees and 60
degrees. Angles greater
than 60 degrees may re-
quire closer anchor spac-
ing.
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the A -coil. Do not restrict the flex duct openiriz.: allow the duct insulation to
contact the A -coil; or allow the duct to tme�^ee ki t�ced. restricted, or config-
ured to form a trap.
PREPARE HEATING SYSTEM
If the home does not contain a factory installed heating appliance, install a remote
heating appliance according to INSTALL REMOTE HEATING AND COOLING
EQUIPMENT, p. 87. Prepare fuel -burning heating systems included with the home as
follows:
1. Inspect for damage. Inspect the fumace and report any damage to the home
manufacturer.
2. High altitude. If the home is located more than 2,000 feet above sea level or
as indicated in the furnace manufacturer's instructions, derate gas furnaces
4% for each 1,000 feet above sea IeveL This work must be done by a qualified
(and in some jurisdictions, licensed) technician.
3. Convert for LPG gas. If LPG gas (propane) will be used, convert the appli-
ance from natural gas to LPG gas use_ Conversion must be made by a quali-
fied and (if required by the LAHJ) licersed technician.
4. Install intake air pipe. Consult the aoc a-ece rrorv_ rs instructions for
maximum allowable pipe run length- re7.ix� far air dampers, locations
relative to expected snow levels (check with the LAHJ for expected snow lev-
els), acceptable materials, pipe p=- 1- and pLaes ter-mL-ation requirements.
5. Install flue. For combustion appiianr_— t.-i-e tLe roof cap and stack as-
sembly as described in PREPARE ePM5w_ACES_ C zh;uwys (p. 90).
INSTALL REMOTE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
Install remote units in compliance with all he2tm _=r� cooling equipment requirements
in this chapter above and the following:
1. Locate connections to the home. Frnd the manufacturer -installed connec-
tors, labels, or tags under the home in iicaiing the required connection points
for supply and return air. If connec`ars art: not provided nor location indicated,
select a supply duct location such that there are approximately equal numbers
of supply registers forward and rear of ti-e connection point Locate the return
duct in the center of the home.
2. Install ducts. Install the appropriate supply and return ducts (not provided)
between the remote unit and the home FKjw-e 89) rnakh-)g connections ac-
cording to the instructions for crossover ducts in Crossover Connections (p.
52)_
3. Install dampers. If installing a remote cooling unit in a home with a factory in -
search Alliance Cooling
Equipment Sizing, Guide-
lines available at
www.mhrahome.org.
Figure 87. Whole house
ventilation flex duct in an
electric down -flow furnace.
From left to right: as pre-
pared in the factory; proper
installation with A -coil; im-
proper installation with A -coil
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Selecting A -coils. Use only
A -coil units compatible and
listed for use with the fur-
nace in the home and in-
stalled in accordance with
the furnace manufacturer's
instructions.
Installing flue stacks with a
hinged roof. If flue stack
components are installed
above the finish roof fine
(as is often the case with
hinged roofs), an Altema-
tive Construction letter is
normally required along
with a follow-up inspection.
Contact the factory for
guidance.
Venting appliances to the
outside. Vent to the exte-
rior of the home all com-
bustion appliances except
ranges and ovens.
Selecting ducts. Exterior
ductwork for remote units
must be provided by the in-
staller or HVAC contractor.
Ducts must be approved for
exterior installation and
should be wrapped with in-
sulation of at least R-4 un-
der a vapor barrier with a
perm rating of not greater
than one. (For ENERGY
STAR homes, the R-value
must be at least that speci-
fied on the manufacturer's
ENERGY STAR Site Instal-
lation Checklist —generally
a minimum of R-6 or R-8.)
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rrepare Apptiances ana cquiprnent
This, chapter provides instructions for insta[Cmg andlor preparing appliances and, other equipment. While the items below.
can be completed in any.order, the last'item, CONDUCT,ELECTRICAL TEST, must ,be done last.
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0: INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT PUMP (p. 86)
PREPARE HEATING SYSTEM (p- 87)
. INSTALL REMOTE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT�(p..87)
® PREPARE VENT ILATIONSYSTEM (p. 88)
.PREPARE'FUEL=BURNING WATER HEATER (p. 88)
PREPARE CLOTHES,,DRYER-(p-y89)
PREPARE SMOKE ALARMS (p- 90)
® PREPARE=FIREPLACES (p. 90)
V 'P:REPARE KITCHEN AND'BATH APPLIANCES / FIXTURES (p. 92)
"INSTALL EXTERIOR'LIGHTING'(p.193)
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INSTALL CEILINGFANS AND:LIGHTING (p. 93)
® TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (p- 95)
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT PUMP (if applicable)
CENTRAL UNITS
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Install split system or unitary central air s a,digr heat pumps as follows_
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1. Check suitability. Check the home's Comfort Cooling Certificate (may be in-
Use listed appliances. All
eluded with the data plate) to is suitable for instalation
applicable appliances must
of central air. If so, note the air r s,szern . s rated duct capacity
be listed or certified by a
(BTU/hr), any equipment sizing _ adar e p kJad by the manufacturer and
nationally recognized test -
information provided to calcuiat_ tia :xx. e's hest gain.
ing agency for the applica-
2. Select equipment Select eqr wt-. a , mating capacity (BTU/hr)
lion for which the unit is in- .
not exceeding the maximum ir>d-s an il-,e homes data plate and a rated
tended and installed in ac-
coofing capacity sized in a wr-ji Cif 28 of the 1997 ASHRAE
cordance with the terms of
Handbook of Fundamentals or ACC; Marruai J, Residential Cooling Load, 8th (
its listing or certification.
edition. Information needed to calculate the home's heat gain can be found on
Properly sizing equipment.
the home's comfort cooling serf cats- Choose equipment with a min. circuit
Oversized cooling equip
amperage (found on the equip. rating plate) no greater than the branch circuit
ment can lower energy effi-
rating of the exterior air conditioning receptacle (indicated on the adjacent j
ciency, reduce comfort:
tag), if present.
shorten equipment life, and
3. Install A -coil. When installing a coo&Q A -cog in a down -flow furnace that in-
may cause moisture prob-
corporates a fresh air intake duc _F, poste the dui in the furnace cavity ac-
lems in the home (including
cording to the furnace manufadraees eons (Figure 87). For electric
potentially damaging the
down -flow furnaces, trim the ventilabon duct as needed to allow installation of i
home's structure). Sizing
the A -coil and secure the duct to the wall of the compartment or to the top of j
guidance is provided by the
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spaced every 3-1/2 feet o.c. or less. Terminate the pipe �9 downward a minimum of .
12 inches above the ground surface and provide a screen on the pipe vent cap.
PREPARE CLOTHES DRYER
DRYER VENTS
If the home includes a clothes dryer, the components for venncating
Vertthe.dryer are ih-
cluded with the home (but not necessarily installed) and -a vopening has been
roughed in either in the wall or floor. (If a dryer is not instal seal all dryer vent open-
ings).
Run the dryer vent to the outside through the exterior wall ort�h the floor to a point
beyond the perimeter of the home, using materials approved by the clothes dryer
manufacturer (see Figure 90).
Vent Below Floor
wall
Vent Cap
Dryer
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Dryer
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Elbow vft Connection
Rigid Duct
Support Strap
Rigid or
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Wood Frame Secured to
Bottom of RimRabor
Install Through Skirting
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Install the vent as follows:
1. Remove temporary caps. Remove any temporary seals and duct caps from
the vent rough openings.
2. Install ductwork. Install ductwork using glair-ps (do not use screws or other
fasteners that penetrate into the duct) and supoer. tie dart with metal straps
connected to the floor joists or chassis at two feeE c_: or 6ts-- Ensure duct
connections are internally overlapped to prevent' the flow of air and
thereby causing lint accumulation.
3. Install cap and damper. Install an approved cr-fs varc ccaci wt-. griper on
the exterior termination of the duct If the vent err ski:fz secure
the cap to framing or skirting with sheet metal and seat edges with
caulk or sealant If the vent terminates throuc�a a.-;L =-v* a bead of sealant
to the back of the cap around the opening and s9- with stiieet metal screws
to metal, hardboard or fiber cement siding or w& aid sa--ens to a mount
block for vinyl siding.
4. Seal opening. Seal openings inside and outside of the home including at the
floor, interior walls, siding and skirting (with caufx}_ and at the bottom board
using foam, mastic and/or tape specially made forssat purpose.
GAS DRYERS
If the home was not fitted for a gas dryer, installing one rest substuTtial alteration
to the home. Gas supply piping and adequate venting must be provided as specified by
the dryer manufacturer and installed by a trained professor-. _ Do mat cut major struc-
tural elements to accommodate a gas dryer.
Venting ,exhaust systems.
Exhaust vents must extend
to the. home's exterior
through skirting. ,Termina-
tion of the ;dryer exhaust
underneath the ,home can
cause condensation and
moisture damage to the
home. Lint and dust accu-
mulation can ignite, causing
a fire. The exhaust system
must not contain reverse
slope.
Figure 90. Clothes dryer
ventilation ductwork through
floor (left) or exterior wall
(right)
V&*OZIZJ
Avoid damaging structural
elements. Do not cut or
otherwise damage struc-
tural elements such as floor
joists or wall studs for the
irstaillation of the dryer ex-
haust system -
Gas Ventilation components
that may be included with
the home for an electric
dryer may not be accept-
able for gas dryers. Consult
the gas dryer manufacturer
instructions.
Installing ducts.
Keep ductwork straight and
smooth as possible without
excess slack. Slope it
slightly downward towards
the exterior to facilitate
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stalled furnace, install dampers between the furnace and the home',s air duct
system, and between the remote unit and the homes air duct system to pre-
vent warm air in heating mode, from escaping to tfie remote cooling unit and
vice versa.
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4. Connect wiring. Install a thermostat containing a fan switch. Connect utilities
in accordance with all manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
5. Seal penetrations. Repair or replace all floor insulation disturbed during the
duct installation and seal holes in the bottom board using foam, mastic, or
tape specially made for that purpose.
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PREPARE VENTILATION SYSTEM
Prepare the whole -house ventilation system accordd"r k� t,)e verifflanon system manu-
facturer's instructions. Confirm that any fresh air irtRke ducis extend to the exterior and
j do not draw air from the crawlspace under the home- Do not allow any fresh air ventila-
tion intake ducts to become kinked or restricted, forming a trap (Figure 89).
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PREPARE FUEL -BURNING WATER HEATER
? The water heater discharge and drip pan drains shod have been installed in Connect
} Utilities (p. 77).
In homes with direct -vent water heaters (that util'¢e gas-. oil, or ots-ver combustion fuel),
and where the water heater is not independently vented to the exterior through a grilled
opening, provide combustion air from under the floor using pipe and cement acceptable
to the appliance manufacturer or through the roof via a double -walled flue pipe. If pro-
vided through the floor, run the air piping to the exterior of the home, with supports
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damper locations
Figure 89. Ducts_ connecting
exterior heating and/or cool-
ing equipment to the home
Choosing pipe lengths.
The appliance manufac-
turer may designate the
length of the pipe run
based on the pipe diameter
and the number of turns in
the pipe run.
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PREPARE SMOKE ALARMS
The home has several factory installed smoke alarms that are wired to a 12Q-volt cir-
cuit. If the,home was'designed forplacement,on a basement an additional -alarm is
provided for installation at a pre -wired location under the home. Corrnect.the basement
smoke alarm and test all alarms as follows:
1. Check circuit Ensure that electrical power to the how is activated and that
the smoke alarm circuit is on.
-2. Remove batteries. Make sure backup batteries (if any) are removed from all
smoke alarms.
3. Test alarms. Press the test button on each alarm sequentially. All alarms
should sound simultaneously when the test button on any one smoke alarm is
pressed. Replace (with the same brand as those installed elsewhere in the
home) any alarms that do not sound and retest.
4. Replace batteries. After successful test, replace the backup batteries, dis-
carding the protective tabs.
PREPARE FIREPLACES
Install chimneys, chimney flashing and roofing, fireplace combusaon air inlets, and
hearths according to the manufacturer's instructions and the procedures described be-
low.
CHIMNEYS
Fireplace and wood stoves may require on -site installation of additional sections of ap-
proved chimney pipe, a spark arrestor, and a rain cap assembly. Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions and the procedures described below:
1. Remove coverings. Remove protective materials covering the roof flashing
and any foreign material from the installed part of the chimney.
2. Install chimney pipe. Assemble and seal the chimney per the fireplace or
wood stove manufacturer's installation instructions and if there is a conflict be-
tween the instructions and the figure, follow the instructions_ To assure suffi-
cient draft for proper operation, extend the chimney at least three feet above
the highest point where it penetrates the roof and at least two feet higher than
any surface within 10 feet of the chimney (Figure 42Y Use additional sec-
tion(s) of chimney pipe (not provided) if required by bear code or if tire site
has obstructions within 10 feet of the chimney.
moisture drainage.
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3. Install shingles. Install shingles up to the edge of the flue cut-out in the roof f
deck. Secure shingles installed under the roof flashing
4. Install flashing. Place flashing over pipe section and s are r . as-
phalt cement. Secure flashing to roof deck at top two W�i::OG& IC
nails.
5. Complete shingles. Cut shingles in successive courses t-- � arourid the pipe 1
and embed them in asphalt cement where they overlap tiro Secure
shingles with roofing nails through flashing and apply ash terrier t over nail ff
heads. The completed installation should appear as shown in Figure 93, with
the lower part of the flange overlapping the lower shingles and the side and f
upper shingles overlapping the flange.
Figure 91. Chimney
coinbustion air intake duct
installation
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Selecting the'appropriate
flue. Wood fireplaces use
larger diameter flues than
gas fireplaces. Make sure
flue matches the appliance
type. Gas fireplaces cannot
bum wood b_ ecause.the flue
is too small and smoke will
back ,up into the home. If
wood fireplaces.are con-
verted to gas the flue will
be too large resulting in ex-
cessive heat loss through
the chimney.
Figure 92. Chimney clear-
ance
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COMBUSTION AIR INLETS
Combustion air inlets provide combustion air through the floor or an exterior, wall to a
combustion appliance. If through an exterior wall, site installation is not required. If
through the floor, extend the duct from its point just below the floor to the outside (addi-
tional duct material required for this .may or may not be provided with the home). Lo-
cate the inlet damper above expected snow levels (contact the LAHJ for snow levels).
Follow the fireplace manufacturer's instructions (typically in the fireplace/stove or with
the chimney parts).
HEARTHS
If shipped loose, install the fireplace hearth according to the fireplace manufacturer's
instructions.
PREPARE KITCHEN AND BATH APPLIANCES / FIXTURES
Install kitchen and bath appliances according to the manufacturer's instructions and the
procedures described for each appliance below.
COOKING APPLIANCES
If the home is provided with a range, cook top and/or grill containing its own exhaust
system that penetrates the floor, complete the exhaust system as follows:
1. Remove covers. Remove the cover on the factory -installed exhaust pipe pro-
truding from beneath the floor near the appliance.
2. Install termination fitting. Secure the provided termination fitting at the outside
edge of the floor.
3. Install duct. Use the provided flexible metallic duct to connect the ebow pro-
truding from the floor and the termination fitting- Refer to the rnarx2acturers
installation instructions for guidance on supporting the duct ar d inakk tha
connections.
SITE -INSTALLED GAS APPLIANCES
Install only appliances with a Btu capacity equivalent to or less than the _=eatv of re
factory -installed piping and at the location of a factory -installed gas rises_
REFRIGERATOR
Prepare the refrigerator as follows:
• Remove straps, blocks, or other securement devices used for g and
patch any resulting marks on floors or walls.
• If the refrigerator has an icemaker, check water lines for leaks upon installa-
tion and a few days later to make sure no leaks have developer -
SITE -INSTALLED APPLIANCES AND FIXTURES
If sinks, tubs, showers or other fixtures or appliances are to be site -irk follow tFee
manufacturer's installation instructions. Use only products listed for use in maruiFac-
tured homes and follow all applicable local codes.
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Installiria combustion air
inlets. Do not install the
combustion air inlet such
that material from the
hearth can drop beneath
the home.
Installing ezhausf ducts.
Route exhaust ducts so
they do not terminate be-
neath the home.
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INSTALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Install exterior lighting according to Figure'94 and the following:
1. Remove cover. Remove the screws and cover from electrical, junciian box_
2. Install flash ring. Place the non-combustible flash ring over the junction box_
3. Connect wires. Connect fixture wires to'house wires in,the box, black 10
black, white to white, and equipment 'ground to equipment ground, usi-ig listed
wire connectors. Push wires into the box.
4. Connect fixtures. Connect the fixture to the junction box or strap usirig
screws provided with the light fixture.
5. Weatherproof. Weatherproof/caulk around the base of the fixture, leaving a
small gap in the caulking on the bottom to permit drainage of water that may
accumulate.
6. Complete installation. Install bulb and globe on the fixture and verify proper
operation.
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INSTALL CEILING FANS/LIGHTS
Install ceiling fans with the trailing edges of the blades at least six feet -four i:c-hes
above the finished floor. Comply with all unit manufacturers' instructions and the ;e-
quirements below. Electrical boxes for use with ceiling fans have a ma)ims-- akywed
weight (usually 35 — 50 Ibs). This is stamped inside the box. Check the maximum
weight of the fan versus the allowable weight for the electrical box before irsm&= t-we
fan.
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IN CEILING
Before installing the unit, make sure that adequate structural bracing is press: thr
ceiling. If uncertain, check with the manufacturer. Follow the fan or light ma-rst3c�er's
instructions to connect the unit and complete the wiring. If the instructions ar 33t
available, connect the wiring as shown in Figure 95.
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Lighting` installation. A
,qualified electrician should
install lighting. Before con-
necting lighting, disconnect
power to the lighting circuit_
Ground all exterior light fix-
tures.
Using a noncombustible
ring. Install a non-
combustible ring completely
covering any combustible
surfaces the fixture may be
mounted on (e.g. hard-
board, clad wood and vinyl
siding), or when ceiling ma-
terial is exposed between
the light fixture canopy and
the junction box.
Figure 94. Exterior lighting
connection
Installing ceiling fans. A
qualified electrician should
install lighting and fans. Be-
fore connecting the ceiling
fan or light, disconnect
power to the fan wires. Any
unit installed outside of the
home (such as in a porch
ceiling) shall be listed for
wet locations.
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CEILING FAN/LIGHT MOUNTED ON SITE -INSTALLED, DECORATIVE BEAM
Where the electrical box will be mounted in a site -installed decorative center beam at-
tached to the ridge beam, connect the fixture as follows (see Figure 96):
j
1. Cut hole. If the decorative beam (shipped loose) does not contain a precut
i Choosing ceiling fan junc-
hole for the electrical box, cut a hole with a diameter approximately 1/4 inch
tion'bozes. Connect ceil-
larger than the box's using a hole saw. Align the hole with the supply wire lo-
ing fans only to junction
cation and center on the beam.
j boxes listed and marked for
2. Install box. Install the box in the hole and secure the flange (plastic boxes
i ceiling fan application in
only) to the decorative beam with four #6 x 1" screws.
accordance with Article
3. Insert wire. Insert the ceiling wire through a knock -out hole in the side of the
31427(b) of 2005 NEC.
Alw s ground metal junc-
electrical box. It may be necessary to cut a notch in the top of the dec ora5v�e
tion boxes.
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beam (on the supply wire side of the center beam hole) allowing the supply
wire to be inserted into the electrical box without binding against the beam
Selecting fan weight Do
during installation. Leave approximately four inches of wire free in the box
not use any ceiling fans or
4. Attach beam. Secure the decorative beam in place over the center line joint
fight fixtures that exceed
the weight rating of the box
checking that the supply wire is not pinched or penetrated by beam fasteners.
j (35 Ibs unless otherwise
Secure the electrical box to the ridge beam with #8 x 2 1/2" wood screws
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through the two holes in the top of the box.
Grounding electrical de-
5. Strip wires. Strip about 3/4 inch of insulation from the white and black con-
i vices. Ground fans/lights
ductor ends of the supply wire.
using a fixture -grounding
6. Position ring. Position the non-combustible flash ring (provided) over the
i device or a fixture -
electrical box so that the finished surface (adjacent to electrical box) which is
grounding wire as specified
to be covered by the fan canopy is not exposed.
i in the manufacturer's in-
7. Install and wire unit. Follow the unit manufacturer's installation instructions
strut ions.
for mounting the fan/light assembly to the box and for electrical wiring. Use
provided electrical connectors for splicing wire.
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TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After•completion of all electrical wiring and connections, including crosso'ver;s, appli-
ances, lights, and ceiling fans, inspect, and -test the electrical system as follows-
1 . Fill water heater. Fill water heater before turning on power to -the home or
switching on the circuit breaker.
2. Test, continuity. Before turning on the.electrical, power to the home, conduct
an electrical continuity test to ensure that exposed metallic parts'of the ;home
and the chassis are effectively bonded.
3. Test operation. After turning on the electrical power to the, home, conduct
operational tests of all devices (except water, heaters, electric ranges, electric
furnaces, dishwashers, clothes washersldryers, and portable appliances) to
demonstrate that they are connected and in working order.
4. Test polarity. After turning on the electrical power to the home, conduct •elec-
trical .polarity checks to determine that connections of electrical equipment in- 1
stalled or completed during installation have been made properly. Visual veri-
fication ;is an acceptable electrical polarity check.,
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This chapter covers sealing the bottom board, installing the ground cover and skirting,' preparing wind_ pnotecfion shutters,
and`completing site -built structures.
STEP 1. REPAIR,AND SEAL BOTTOM BOARD'(p. 96)
V. STEP'2 INSTALL ;GRO,UND..MOISTURE RETARDEW(p. 96)
STEP 3 INSTALL'SKIRTING (p. 97)
'V_ STEPA ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL:WIND,PROTECTION.SHUTTERSi(p.•97)
STEP 5. COMPLETE SITE-BUILT:STRUCTURES ;(p,. 97)
STEP 1. REPAIR AND SEAL BOTTOM BOARD
Tears and openings in the bottom board can result from transportation or installation
activities. Inspect for holes and gaps the entire bottom board, especially areas around
service penetrations, crossover connections, pipe and duct hangers, foundation ele-
ments, and the perimeter of the floor. Using approved materials appropriate for the type
of repair, repair the bottom board wherever tom or loosened as follows:
1. Insulate. Replace any missing insulation prior to closure and repair of the bot-
tom board, paying particular attention to insulation gaps that may have been
created at P-traps.
2. Repair large openings. Repair large openings with a durable patch made of
bottom board fabric or other compatible material and fastened with vinyl bot-
tom board tape held in place by fasteners installed with a divergent stapler. I
Seal the edges around patches with foam or mastic. For large openings, in- ;
stall a rigid backer board behind the bottom board to provide a fastening sub-
strate for the patch.
3. Repair small openings. Repair small gaps and tears with a combination of
vinyl bottom board tape, patches, mastic, or foam sealant
STEP 2. INSTALL GROUND MOISTURE RETARDER
If the space under the home is to be enclosed with skirting or other materials, a ground
moisture retarder of a minimum six mil thick polyethylene sheeting or equivalent must
be installed covering the ground under the home. Moisture retarders are not required in
arid regions (less than 15 inches of rainfall annually) with dry soil conditions_ If on -
grade (surface) footings are used, install the ground moisture retarder prior to placing
the footings, or install it around the footings after all other work under the home is com-
plete.
Install the ground moisture retarder as follows:
1 _ Apply sheeting. Unroll the ground moisture overlapping joints in the sheeting a
minimum of 12 inches and covering the entire area under the home except for
areas under recessed entries, decks, and porches.
2. Seal joints. Seal joints in the retarder with mastic.
3. Weigh down. To keep the retarder in place, weigh it down with stones, concrete
blocks, or other heavy, durable materials.
4. Repair tears. Repair any voids or tears in the retarder by patching with like ma-
terial, maintaining a minimum 12-inch overlap and sealing joints with mastic.
Searing bottom boards. A
continuous and sealed bot-
tom board is critical for
home'performance, energy
efficiency, protection
against moisture problems,
prevention of pipe freezing,
and protection against in-
sects and rodents.
Bottom board sealing
methods. Tapes shall
never be used alone to re-
pair a bottom board. Diver-
gent staples or mastic must
be used in tandem with
tape to prevent future tear
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orb skirting
m a unider the home
(see Best Practice tip).
Avoiding radon.
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STEP 3.- INSTALL SKIRTING
Skirting is any structural or non-structural •perimeter crawispace enclosure. Complete
site -built structures (see STEP;5. COMPLETE SITE -BUILT STRUCTURES,.p.98) that
abut the Fmome ,(such as porches, attached garages; and steps) prior to installing skirt-
ing.
Skirting must be of weather -resistant materials or provided with-protecfion
against weather deterioration at least equivalent to that.provided, by a coat-
ing of zinc on steel of not less tfian,0-30,oz per sq ft of surface coated.
Skirting made from wood or wood products and used within six inches of
the ground needs to be made of materials naturally resistant to decay and
termite infestation or pressure treated.
� entila6on openings must be covered for their full height and width wdl a, W
'_perforated (TA-inch,maximum openingjn any dimension coITOSlon,and;.--
have arioperable ,damper ;pemmrt6ng them to;be in;the.open or•dosed,posi-
:;Lon dependmgyon; the weather
To design and install skirting, comply with the skirting manufacturer's instructions (if
provided) and the following:
1. Configure skirting. Run the skirting along fhe perimeter of the home's
heated, conditioned space. Do not enclose with skirting areas under recessed
entries, porches, or decks (whether constructed as part of the home or added
on site) unless skirting is of the fully vented type and installed so as to allow
water to freely flow out from under the home.
2. Fasten 'skirting. Recess the skirting under the siding or trim and attach it to
the home in a manner that prevents water from being trapped between the
siding or trim and the skirting. For wood, aluminum, or fiberglass skirting, in-
stall a skirt rail (lumber strip) under the floor inset at least 1-1/2 inches from
the edge of the siding for attachment of the skirting. Allow for frost heave
when installing skirting in areas subject to frost.
3. Provide ventilation. Unless the skirting has integral ventilation openings that
meet the following ventilation requirements, install equally sized ventilation
openings on at least two opposite sides of the foundation. Size ventilation
area to equal at least one square foot or each 150 square feet of under -floor
area (or for each 1,500 square feet if a ground moisture retarder is installed
according to STEP 2. INSTALL GROUND MOISTURE RETARDER, p. 96).
Place vents as high above the ground as practical.
4. Install access. Provide an access opening not less than 18 inches wide and
24 inches high and located so that any utility connections located under the
home are accessible-
5. Extend vents, drains, and inlets. Run appliance exhaust vents, combustion
air inlets, and air conditioner condensation drains through the skirting to the
outside and terminate each as instructed in the sections of this manual corre-
sponding to each appliance.
STEP 4. ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL WIND PROTECTION SHUT-
TERS
If desired, prepare temporary protective window covers for use during severe wind
storms and hurricanes according to Figure 97, Table 27, and the procedure below.
1. Assemble extension framing using with two 16d common nails at each con-
nection.
2. Assemble shutter panels as shown in Figure 97.
3. Store the shutters such that they are protected from the weather, are not in di-
rect contact with the ground, and are easily accessible by the homeowner.
at,least 12, - sealing j
the edge .,and between the
warns with mastic.
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insta0 siii g on vinyl-
sided homes. screw a
Vested- 2 x 4 on edge to the
underside of the fioor joists
twc ivies back from the
e6cie of the' home. Screw
slcrig tight to the 2 x 4-
Avoid bb6lifilling against
skirting. ;Do not backfill
against non structural skirt-
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� STEp9. ATTACH TAP UNITS 45
STEP 10. ` -REMOVE TEMPORARY.'�
STEP11. FA 'TO 4�
STEP12.BACKFLLAND GRADE ,......................................................................................................... 46
STEP13.B D|LD STAIRS .......................................................................................................................... 4O
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STEP1. ROOF ......................................................................................................................
STEP 2. COM.PLETETAG UNIT ROOF
STEP3.COMPLETE SIDE WALLS .......................................................................................................... 51
CONNECT CROSSOVERS -.._.-----.---.------_--~_--_.---_.--.S2
STEP 1.CONNECT DUCTS 52
STEP 2.CONNECT ELECTRICAL CROSSOVERS ................................................................................. 56
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STEP 3.INSTALL ELECTRICAL BONDING ............................................................................................ 58
STEP 4.CONNECT WATER LINES ........................................................................................................... 5a
STEP5. CONNECT DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT LINES --60
STEP6.CONNECT GAS LINES ............................................................................................................... 61
STEP T.CONNECT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TVWIRING .................................................................. s3
COMPLETE THE INTERIOR ........................................ '............................................ 63
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STEP 1.ALIGN MARRIAGE DVALLS---____-_---------__---_-.__-_-_.
STEP 2.FINISH GYPSUM BOARD uu
STEP 3.COMPLETE WALL AND CEILING FINISHES ............................................................................ m4
STEP4.COMPLETE CARPET ................................................................................................................. e4
STEP5. COMPLETE TRIM ....................................................................................................................... 64
STEP 6.INSTALL SHIP LOOSE ITEMS ................................................................................................... u4
INSTALL STABILIZING SYSTEM ............................................................................. 65
STEP 1.DETERMINE ANCHOR LOCATIONS ......................................................................................... 65
STEP 2.DETERMINE TIE -DOWN CONFIGURATION .............................................................................. 71
STEP 3.SELECT ANCHORS ...............................................................................................
7l
STEP4.INSTALL ANCHORS ..................................................................................................... ra
STEP5.INSTALL STRAPS ..................................................................................................... /u
STEP 6.TIGHTEN AND ADJUST STRAPS ................................................................................ /o
CONNECTUTILITIES ................................................................................................ 77
STEP i.CONNECT ELECTRICAL SERVICE ........................................................................................... //
STEP2.CONNECT WATER SERVICE .................................................................................................... 80
STEP3. CONNECT GAS SERVICE .......................................................................................................... uu
STEP 4.CONNECT OIL SERVICE .-----.-_-_--------_------.-------------_-'---'-_--u«
PREPARE APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT ........................................................... 8G
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER ORHEAT PUMP ...................................................................................... uo
PREPAREHEATING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 87
INSTALL REMOTE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT .................................................................. u/
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SYMBOLSUSED IN THE MANUAL .............................................................. ....... ....................................
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ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................................
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ALTERNATIVEFOUNDATION SYSTEMS ...............................................................................................
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DISPLAYAND STORAGE OFTHE HOME ..............................................................................................
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GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................
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STEP1.LOCATE THE DATA PLATE ......................................................................................................
u
STEP;LCONFIRM WIND ZONE ...............................................................................................................
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STEP3. CONFIRM THERMAL ZONE
9
STEP4. CONFIRM ROOF -LOAD ZONE ............................................................. -____........... ... -...
1V
GTEP5. CHECKLOCA-CODES AND SECURE PERMITS ....................................................................
12
PREPARETHE SITE ................................................................................................
13
STEP1.PLAN SITE ACCESS ..................................................................................................................
1a
STEP2. DETERMM INE HOME LOCATION AND LAYOUT ............................................... ....... '-------13
STEP3. CLEAR AND GRADE THE SD��-...____-___---_._----____.-_-_
14
STEP4.DETERMINE SOIL CONDITION .................................................................................................
14
STEP 5.DETERMINE SOIL -BEARING CAPACITY AND FROST
15
STEP6. DETERMINE GROUND ANCHOR HOLDING CAPACITY ..........................................................
1O
INSTALLFOOTINGS ................................................................................................ 18
STEP1.DESIGN POINT LOAD SUPPORTS ...........................................................................................
1D
STEP2. DESIGN FRAME SUPPORTS (Homes Without Perimeter Blocking) ____21
STEP 3.DESIGN FRAME AND PERIMETER SUPPORTS (Homes With Perimeter Blocking) .............
22
STEP 4.SELECT FOOTING MATERIALS ......................... ............... ----------------------------------------- '_-------
23
STEP 5.SIZE FOOTINGS .............................. ___'__^ 23
STEP6. INSTALL FOOTINGS ..................................................................................................................
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CONSTRUCTFOUNDATIONS ................................................................................. 28
STEP 1.OBTAIN AFOUNDATION DESIGN .................................................................... 28
STEP 2. EXC»mATE .......... .......................... .............. .......................... --................. _____'__'--.00
STEP 3.CONSTRUCT THE FOOTING OmSLAB ................................................. 28
STEP 4.CONSTRUCT THE PERIMETER WALL ..................................................................................... 2o
STEP 5.INSTALL INTERIOR SUPPORTS ................................................................................................ 29
STEP 6.WATERPROOF FOUNDATION WALL ................................................................. .....................29
STEPT. 8&CKPLLAND GRADE ............................................................................................................ 29
SETTHE HOME ........................................................................................................
30
STEP1.PREPARE FOR SET ...................................................................................................................
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STEP2.POSITION HOME SECTION ................................................................................... ... -......... ...
3v
STEP 3.LIFT
30
STEP4.CONSTRUCT PIERS ...................................................................................................................
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COMPLETE MULTI -SECTION SET ..........................................................................
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Air conditioner/heat pump is sized properly
MISCELLANEOUS
Installation/anchoring,certificates or seals have been issued and installed (if
required)
Owner's and operation manuals are available for all appliances
This installation manual is left with home
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Complete Installation Checklist
Use this checklist to confirm'that the listed aspects of the installation are complete and correct.
FOUNDATION
Footings properly sized and constructed for the soil conditions
Pier spacing per data plate and applicable table and roof load zone
Piers properly constructed and vertical
Perimeter blocking installed (if .required)
Piers at each side of large sidewall openings
Center line piers installed at columns
Shims in place and tight
ANCHORS
Approved anchors are used
Anchors are installed at correct angles
Anchor spacing and installation correct
Longitudinal ties installed (if required)
Anchor straps are tensioned
UNDER THE HOME
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Moisture retarder installed
The ground is properly graded to prevent water accumulation
HVAC ducts are supported off the ground and connected tightly to collars at
all ends
Fireplace combustion air intake free and unrestricted
No holes or tears in bottom board
Skirting has been installed per manufacturer's instructions with proper vent-
ing and provision for frost heave
Dryer vent, range/cook top exhaust, water heater temperature and pressure
overflow pipe and AC condensate drain installed to perimeter of crawl space
EXTERIOR
Shingled roofs are free of visible damage and serious defects and there are
no missing or loose shingles
Shingle close-up and ridge cap have been completed per applicable details
All hold down straps on shingled roofs have been removed and staple holes
have been properly sealed
Penetrations at roof stacks, vents and chimneys have been property sealed
Siding and trim is free of gaps, voids, missing fasteners, damage, and seri-
ous defects. All seams are sealed and hardboard edges are sealed
Drip edge and fascia is property installed and free of damage and serious de-
fects
Gutters and downspouts are installed properly such that water is diverted
away from the home
Trees and bushes have been trimmed to prevent. brushing against the home
in windy conditions or under snow loads
The HUD label is exposed, intact and legible
The exterior of the home and immediate surroundings is clean, clear of con-
struction materials, dust, and debris
to
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Limits of tH6 checJklitst- This
checklist is not a�-ird�esi.
Some homes have Impor-
tant features not fisted
here. Completing this
checklist does not guaran-
tee that all installation re-
quirements have been met.
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INTERIOR
Ceilings, -walls, and floor coverings are free from damage and serious defects
Carpeting is properly stretched and seamed
All trim and molding is installed properly and free of damage and defects
All cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, .appliances, furnishings, and
window coverings are free of damage or serious defects
All cabinet doors and drawers .work properly
All interior and exterior doors and windows open, close, and latch properly
One window in each bedroom meets emergency egress requirements, has
operating instruction'labels on it, and operates properly
All temporary shipping hardware has been removed
Floors are level
The data plate is intact and legible
Smoke alarms have been tested
The interior of the home is clean, clear of materials, dust, and debris
WATER AND DRAIN SYSTEMS
Crossover and service connection and splices have been properly made with
correct materials
Water and drain lines are insulated or otherwise protected from freezing
Pipe supports are installed and properly spaced
Proper slope has been maintained on all drain lines
All necessary inspections and tests have been performed
All sinks, basins, tubs, and toilets operate properly
All hot and cold water lines are properly connected to fixtures, dispense wa-
ter as labeled, and operate properly
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
The panel amperage matches the connection to the home
The home has been properly grounded
The main power supply has been properly connected and tested by a li-
censed electrician
All electrical crossovers have been connected
All receptacles, switches, and light fixtures operate properly
Ground fault circuit interrupters operate properly
All exterior lights have been properly installed
GAS/FUEL OIL SYSTEMS
The gas system pressure test has been conducted
Connections between units are properly made with access as required
The main fuel line has been properly connected and tested by a qualified
technician
APPLIANCE OPERATING AND VENTING
All appliances are working properly
Appliance venting is in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
Fresh air intakes are properly installed
Whole house, kitchen, and bath exhaust fan operation are correct
Fireplace chimney stack extension and roof cap have been installed in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's instructions
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� STEP 1:1/ERII=X ALTERNATIVECONSTRUCTION. (A/C) INSPECTION (p. 99) , .
STEP1 'COMRL'ETE:INSPECTION CHECKLIST'(p. 99)
' STEP 1 COMP.LETE'ENERGYSTAR CHECKLIST (p. 99)
STEP 4 ,CLEAN l HE HOME (p 99)
STEP 1. VERIFY ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION •(A/C) IN-
SPECTION
This is normally the responsibility of the retailer and the manufacturer, however, the in-
stallation is not complete until the alternative construction inspection has been passed
and documented.
STEP 2. COMPLETE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
After all previous steps have been accomplished, inspect the home to verify that it has
been completely and properly installed using the checklist starting on p. 100.
Correct any deficiencies found, if possible, or if not possible, inform the retailer or
manufacturer immediately.
STEP 3. COMPLETE ENERGY STAR CHECKLIST
For ENERGY STAR qualified homes (check with the retailer or manufacturer), this step
is to be completed by the manufacturer's designated representative. Ask the retailer or
the manufacturer who this is.
The manufacturer's representative must complete the Energy Star Site Installation
Checklist, obtain signatures on the ENERGY STAR label, and return the completed
ENERGY STAR Site Installation Checklist to the manufacturing plant
STEP 4. CLEAN THE HOME
Remove and properly dispose of all installation -generated dust, debris, and packaging
materials from the home and the surrounding property. Ensure that the home is in
"move -in" condition.
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To attach. shutters to the home:
1. Fasten extension framing to wall ,framing ,materials with 16d .double -headed
nails or #8 x,3" screws, toe nailed/screwed,;per Table 27.
2_ Fasten assembled panel(s) to extension framing with 12d nails, per Table 27.
After use, remove shutters from the home, patch nail holes with. caulk and store them
' as above.
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' 2 z 3 perimeter extension with 2 x 4 studding at 16 inches o.c.
STEP 5. COMPLETE SITE -BUILT STRUCTURES
Install site -built structures such as steps, landings, garages, awnings, carports,
breezeways, porches, decks, railings, sheds, and utility rooms according to manufac-
turers instructions (if any), in compliance with all local regulations including fire separa-
tion and electrical requirements, and according to the following:
• Construct site -built structures to be structurally independent unless provided
for in the design of the home (instructions will be provided by the manufac-
turer)..
• Do not damage the integrity of the home's structural or weatherproofing sys-
tem. Seal any weatherproofing connections between the site -built structure
and the home and flash any roof connections.
• Utilize only GFCI outlets for site -built structures.
• Install and test smoke alarms in any site -built structures according to local
code.
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shutter cruction
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PREPARE 'FUEL-BUkNING WATER HEATER .................... -.____��-....................................... --,:ou
PREPARE CLOTHES DRYER .................... -__-.__'_,'_._-_
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'PREPARE SMOKE ALARMS ............................................... ........................................ ..........................
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PREPARE FIREPLACES .... . ' '
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PREPARE KITCHEN AND BATH APPLIANCES / FIXTURES .................................................................
92
INSTALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING .......................................................... ............................................ .......
s3
INSTALL CEILING FANS AND LIGHTING ...............................................................................................
93
TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................
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STEP 3.INSTALL SNJeTNG....................................................................................................................
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STEP 4.ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL WIND PROTECTION SHUTTERS .......................................................
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| STEP 5. COMPLETE SITE -BUILT STRUCTURES ...................................................................................
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PREPARE HOME FOR OCCUPANCY
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/ STEP 1.VERIFY ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION (A/C) INSPECTION ................................................
9q
| STEP 2.COMPLETE INSPECTION CHECKLIST .....................................................................................
99
| STEP 3:COMPLETE ENERGY STAR CHECKLIST .................................................................................
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................................................. 1OD
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Addendum tO i11St�11r'2t1011 inStrUCtlOt1S for III.: 51 Pg.91
Bringi igAneriai IYwiie Doublewides '1N'ith,15 to Attached Carport
Attach Carport directly to endwall
Sae Uelall'A' Tie -Down Straps and Ground framing prior to Installing siding on
Anchors req'd at 11 an 4'- 2Q,.t ^ mf�_- undwall.
e 2q'-D^ max. � max. at Wind Zone ll and A'-0" � >
�'� o.c. max. at Wind•Zono III. �
Carport
r � Carport
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Perimeter blocking required 4'-
Support; Design end
for Carport by U" O.C. max. at Carport area.
Support, Design and ConnectionsConnections
for Carport and flashing & siding by
Perimeter blocking required 4'-0"
O.C. max. at Carport area. Min.
Min. tooting size to be
others, and shall meet 20'x20^c4", or equlvalent. -Field
others, and shall meet ro
of Iacal authority. qulements
footln size to be 16N16"x4" or
aqulvalmd.
requlernents of local authority. Installed Diagonal
Tie -Down Strap
Factory.lnstalled Vertical
Tie-Down Strap. -r
Factory Installed Vortical r
_._._•_._.
-------- - _
_-----------
Tie -Down Strap.
.Y.
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--------.•-•- --� -
---------c__
Strap Angle - H - See table.
See table. Typical pier
Typical plat
Third party listed roof truss Typical Sidewall Application
�Typical ground anchor Typical (=ndwall
Application
Site installed carport. Design
and attachment by others.
Factory Installed
y - y rail may be
_ _ covered with
meta.exterior painted
metal.
Attach Carport to 2x4 or 2x6 rail as
required by Carport design and local
authority. Vinyi Siding
Detail 'A'
Site Installed
party listed
installed carport: Design roof truss
and attachment by others.
-~� - -•-> Factory Installed
------..- --------- !w �I rail may be
covered with
exlerior painted
Attach Carport, to. 410 rail as required by metal.
Carport dasl�n urld.'lacal authority.
Vinyl Sitting
Alt. Detail 'A'
90" max. sidewall
Wind Zone II or III
108" max. sidewall
Wind Zone If
108" max. sidewall
Wind `Lone III
(H) Max.
Pier
Height
(inches)
Max.
Strap
Angle
(Degrees)
(H) Max,
Pier
Height
(inches)
Max,
Strap
Angle
(Degrees)
(H) Max.
Pier
Height
(inches)
Max.
Strap
Angle
(Degrees)
Unit
Width
24'
48
23.2
33
16.4
48
23.2
26' or 28'
48
20.3
36.5
15.7
48
1 20.3
32'
48
19,0
34.5
13.9
48
1 19.0
12" min. pier height. For Triplewides use 26 or 28' wide Information.
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Notes: 8/18114
1) Applicable to all double or triple wide units at Wind Zone 11 or Ili. 20 psf rnax. roof live load. 9' nrax.
sidewall height. Carport roof to have a 8 psf max, dead load and a 2 psf min. dead load.
2) Piers and footings required under main I-B(,ams per nonnal requirements.
3),1000 psf rain, soil bearing capacity required.
4)'I'ie-down straps anti ground anchors to rated for a minimum working load of 3150 lbs.
5) See Skyline Corporation Manufactured Home Installation Manual for additional setup requirements.
6)1'his addendum is not applicable to 5/12 roof pitch units.
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Addendum to Installation: instructions for Dciublewides Sec.: 4
III.: 51 Pg. 91B
BringirfgAmerica Home with 5/12 Roof Pitch A Site Attached Carport
See Detell'A' 6/12 roof pitch max. Allach Carport directly to endwall
i \ Tie -Down Straps and
e 20'4'' max. / 12 20'-0" framing prior to installing siding on
Ground Anchors req'd at . max andwall.
5. 4."0" o.c. max.
rP
Ca ort / Carport `
SupportQesign and Perimeter blocking required 4'- Perimeter blocking required 4'-0"
Connecliorwfor.Carport,by 0" o.c, max, at Carport area. Fathers,
and Connections o.c. max. at Carport area. Min.
others; and��shall meet; Min. footing size to be ashing & siding by footing size to be i6"x16"x4" or
20.VON4" or equivalent.. i meet requlemenls
requlemonts of locareuthority: q Field Installed Diagonal . lequhrllent.
Tie -Down Strap
Factory InstalledVertical------► ..
Tie -Down Strap.
Strap Angle - H - See table.
Sea table. Typical pier
Typical Sidewall Application
Third party listed roof truss
Site'installed carport. Design
and altachmentbyrothiirs. rr
1 ------ Factory installed rail
1
....... may be covered with
exterior vinyl.
Attach Carport to 2x10 rail as required by J
Carport design and local authority.
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Factory Installed Vertical s
Tie -Down Strap.
T Typical pier
Typical ground anchor I Typical Endwall Application
Wind Zone II
Wind Zone ill
(H) Max.
Pier
Height
inches
Max.
Strap
Angle
(Degrees)
(H) Max.
Pier
Height
(inches.
Max.
Srap
Angle
I(Detgrees)
Unit'
Width
24'
48
23.2
37
18.3
26' or 28'
48
20.3
39
16.7
32'
48
19.0
35
14.1
12" min, pier height.
ryi�'r` TONAL �w��� fFU2 ]) Applicable to all doublewide units at Wind Zone 11 or 111. 20 psf max. roof live load. 9' max, sidewall
U1rlttlttitl�t height. Carport roof to have a 8 psftnax. dead load and a 2 psf min. dead load.
Jeffrey T. Legault. PE 2)Piers and footings required under main 1-Beams per nornial re(Iuirements.
2014.07.1616.41:41 {� 'onfobms ra 3) 1000 psfmin, soil bearing capacity required. -04'00' Hllll MHCSS
3-006Q.60B, 7-420-3-076C.1 anana 4) Tie -down straps and ground anchors to rated for a mininlurn working load of 3 150 lbs.
5) See Skyline Corporation Manufactured Home Installation Manuel for additional setun reouirements-
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Bringing America, Horne
i 20'-0" max.
s
Carport
t f/
Support. • Design and
Conneclions,forrCarport by
others; and shall meal
requiements of local authority.
Factory Installed Vertical
Tle•Down Strap.
Typical ground anchor-"` *-
Remove vinyl siding to expose
ridge for attachment. Replace
_after site work completed.
Site.installed carport. Design
4
P g
and'altachment b others.
Attach Carport to ridgelbearit`rra_
required by Carport deign and
local euthorily.
Detail 'A'
Sec.; 4
III.: 51 Pea. 91 D
Addendum to lostallation Instructions for Shed
Roof, Singlewides with Site Attached Carport
See Detail 'A' 2D'-0" Max.
Tie Down Straps and '--�
Ground Anchors req'd at
4'-0" max. at Wind Zone 11
and 2'-8" max. at Wind carport
Zone III. —
Perimeter blocking required 4'-0"
O.C. max. at Carport or area.
Min. fooling size to be
2.0"40"x4" or equivalent.
Support, Design and Connections
lot Carport and 1lashlrlg & siding by
'shell
others, and meet requiemenls
-Field Installed Diagonal
of local authority.
Tle-Down Strap
T ___—H - See note 7
Factory Installed Vertical
Tie -Down Strap.
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See Stranote a TYPical pier `,\\�Y T.
Attach Carport directly to endwall
framing prior to installing slding on
ondwall.
Perimeter blocking required 4'-0"
o.c. max, at Carport or area. Min.
fooling size to be 16"x16"x4' or
Typical pier
Typlcal'Sidewall Application Typical Endwall Application
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Shed roof Notes:
sidewall
I) Applicable to 1"»', 14' alai 15' shed roof single\vidc units at Wind lone ll or Tll. 20 psf max. roof
live jpad. Carport roof to have a b psf max. duad load and a 2 psf min. dead load.
2) Piers and footings required under main 1-13etups per normal requirements.
3) 1000 psf min: soil bearing capacity re(Iuired.
11
#02' 4) Tie -dawn straps. and gr6und anchors to rated fora minimum working load of 3150 lbs.
5) Sce Skyline Corporation Manufactured I lome Installation Manual for additional setup requirements,
6)'n,is4ddgnd.um is not applicable to 5/12 roof pitch units.
iIUo Culi to y) l•Itnax. = 4i3". 1{min. 12"
MISCSS
snsna 8) The rrrax. strap angle is 23.2 degrees for 12' wides, 20.0 degrees for 14' wides and 18.9 degrees
for 16' wides.
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Bi-inging,Arnerica Home
20'-0" max.
19'4' max for-16' wides
Carport
I�
Support, Design and Connections
for•Carport by others, and shall
meet requlements of local
j t authority.
Factory Installed Vertical — s.
Tie -Down Strap.
.. _. _ r_VL:_I
Typical ground anrhor___0.
Site Installed carport. Design
and attaohmentby others
Attach•Carport to 2x10 rail as required by
Carport design and local authority. i
Sec. 4
Hl.: 51 Pq. 91A
A+d.dendum to.Installation Instructions for
Singlewides with Site i. , tacked Carport
Detail 'A'
Tie -Down Straps and
Ground Anchors req'd at
4'-0" max. at.Wind Zone II
and Wind Zone 111.
IJ
Perimeter blocking required 4'-
0' o.c..max. at Carport area.
Mln. fooling size to be
20"x20`x4' or equivalent. Field Installed Diagonal
!/ Tie -Down Strap
Support, Design and Connections
for Carport and flashing & siding by
mhars, and shall meet requlements
of local augxrrity.
t---H -,See note 7 Factory Installed Vertical
Tie -Down Strap.
..........--- _ — -— ----- •_C
Strap Angle - Typical pier `\\T.
Attach Carport directly to endwall
framing prior to Installing siding on
endwall.
Perimeter blocking required 4'.0"
o.c. may, at Carporl. Min, fooling
size to be 18'x1B'M' or
equivalent.
See note B.
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Typical pler
Typical Sidewall Application
Typical Endwall Application
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U.L. listed roof truss
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HUD h1H
with
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r palmed
Vinyl Siding
Detail 'A'
Notes:
1) Applicable to 12', 14' and 16' singlewide units at Wind Zone 11 or ill. 20 psf max. roof live load.
Carport roof to have a 8 psf max. dead load and a 2 psf min. dead load.
2) Piers and footings required under main I -Beams per nonnal requirements.
3) 1000 psf min. soil bearing capacity required.
4) Tie -down straps and ground anchors to rated for a minimum working load of 31501bs.
5) See Skyline Corporation Manufactured Home Installation Manual for additional setup requirements.
6)'fhis addendum is not applicable to 5/12 roof pitch units.
7) l max. = 48". Hmin. = 12".
8) The max- strap angle is 23.2 degrees for 12' wides, 20.0 degrees for H, wides and 18.6 degrees
for 16' wides.
Bringing America Hbme
Porch d
Addendum to Installation. Instructions for
Miulti-Section Units, with End Porches
Applicable To:
All Double or Triple Wides
All Wind Zones, All Roof Loads
Note A:
Install a 5" bead of exterior grade caulk at the following locations:
1) At porch endwall mating line, from the porch deck up.
2) At porch floor mating line, from endwall out.
3) Along porch floor/wall intersection, each side of mating line.
Porch Endwaalll
Mating Line
I
I
Saa nnta A niimhar 3 l
Mating Line
)te A, number 1
,ee note A, number 3
to A, number 2
Instructions:.
1) Brings units together as described in the Skyline Corporation Manufactured Home Installation Manual.
2) install exteriorgrade caulk as at the porch floor/wall mating line as described in note A and detail above.
I)V bftrzwt� Aih,, soup S611-be per the Skyline Corporation Manufactured Home Installation Manual.
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(lull Mncss
9/22114
Sec.: 4
Ref: 51 Paae 141
III, 6113/14
UF,CTITRED
HOME
INSTALLATION
FOR
SHINGLE ROOF
WITH RIDGE VENT
(SUPPLEMENT TO MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION MANUAL)
s,_ICy1.�NEm
BRINGING AMERIfA HOME. BRINGING ImE21fA [UN.
-The technical content of this Installation Manual has been reviewed
L--)y PFS Corporation and found to be in accordance with the Federal
rVanufactured Home Construction and. Safety Standard.
PFS Corporation
Madisonwi
01 /31105
HUD. Manufactured
Home
Construction &
Safety. Standard,
INSTALLATION 01r-" SHINGLE ROOF
WITH RIDGE VENT
1 . Fold back the underlayment.
2. Remove the roof sheathing at the ridge
beam on one or both halves, which was
temporarily secured to the roof at the
factory. (Note that there is a notch in the
sheathing for the installation of the ridge
vent).
3. Bolt the ridge beam halves together as
out -lined in the Skyline Corporation
Manufactured Home Installation Manual.
4. See figure 1. Replace sheathing using
12Ga.x7/16"x1-1/2" staples or 8d twist
nails 4 inches on center at butt joints and
at each truss between joints. Maintain the
gaps between the sheathing and the ridge
beam where the ridge vent is to be
installed.
5. Tack roofing underlayment back in place
6. Center and staple the additional strip of
underlayment on the ridge.
7. Fasten the drip edge to the sheathing at
the roofs edge (above underlayment).
8. Complete the installation of the shingles. See
figures 2 and 3.
9. In the area the ridge vent is to be installed,
use a utility knife to cut away the shingles
and underlayment along the edge of the
sheathing.
10. Install the ridge vent per the included
manufacturer installation instructions. See
figures 4, 5 and 6.
11. Install ridge shingles to the area of ridge not
covered by ridge vent. Start at the vent and
work towards roof edges. See figure 7.
12. Nail ridge vent cap shingles in place using 2
inch roofing nails. Start at one end of the vent
and work towards other end. Nail shingles in
place utilizing 5-inch shingle exposure. See
figure 8. Seal ends of ridge vent per the vent
manufacturer installation instructions.
13. Install closure cap at eave joint.
Note: See the Skyline Corporation Manufactured
Home Installation Manual for any additional infor-
mation.
RIDGE VENT
SITE INSTALLED
SHINGLES (4 OR 5 COURSES),
SEE STEP 9
UNDERLAYMENT PAPER ��/ ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT
FOLDED BACK
BEAM BOLTING
1
1 ,
----- ,
- 1
FIG. 1
RIDGE BEAM
HEATHING
DRIP CAP
It
FIELD INSTALLED
SHEATHING ;
UNOERLAYMENT PAPER
18" SHINGLE -
FIELD INSTALLi
24" SHINGLE
24" SHINGLE -
\ FIELD INSTALL
\ 30" SHINGLE -
FIELD INSTALL
36" SHINGLE -
FIELD INSTALL
SEE FIG. 3 FOR FASTENING REQUIREMENT
IF THE ROOFING IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT RAKE HAS BEEN
COVERED TO PROTECT FROM WIND DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT, THE
PROTECTIVE COVERING AND FASTENERS ARE TO BE CAREFULLY
REMOVED. SEAL THE FASTENER HOLES WITH ASPHALT ROOFING
FIG. 2 CEMENT.
FASTENERS:
USE 1" CROWN x 1" LEG 16 GA. GALVANIZED
STAPLES OR 1 114" 12 GA. GALVANIZED ROOFING
NAILS WITH 3/8" DIAMETER HEADS
36" SHINGLE
12"
NAIL 1" FROM EACH END
5 5/8" ABOVE EXPOSED -BUTT &
5/8" ABOVE EACH CUT OUT
FIG.3
FIG. 4
- I f
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
NAIL OR STAPLE RIDGE
SHINGLES AS INDICATED.
SEE FIG. 3 FOR FASTENER
SIZES
k
5" EXPOSURE
RIDGE LINE FIG' 7
SECURE CLOSURE
CAP WITH #6 x 3/4"
SCREWS AT LOCATIONS
INDICATED
FIG. 8
APPLY CAULKING
TO CLOSURE CAP
FIG. 9
Russ. Blackwell - Park Model City '& .RV Sales
I. message =
Russ Blackwell <bfackwekr-�aol.com> Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 10:51 AM
To: anchordownrriobilehome �mail.cnrn
Hello Ronnie
Here is the items you needed from me for the home set up for Nettles Island
Customer info :
Joe & Patrica Hurley
1303 Nettles.Bivd
Jensen Beach, FL 724469-3751
Accuright has the sealed survey and plan you will need and their # is 772-286-7694
As we spoke, we will be hiring you to set up and skirt the home. Do you have an electrician and HVAC company you've
worked with in the area that you can recommend. I can have a company come over to do it but I always like to use local
people when possible.
Also. Send me the form you will need the home owner to sign and notarize.
Thank you!
Russ Blackwell
Park Model City & RV Saies
www. pa rkmodelcity. co:
239-849-9266 (cell)
blac;kwelircb@aol.com
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