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ALL APPLICABLE INFO MUST BE COMPLI'-'.^'I FOR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED Date: 12/01/2014 Permit Number: 1 5os - O 513 RECEI`.' _D JUN 3 0 2015 Building Permit Application scqN F Planning and Development Services St 8Y Building and Code Regulation Division �i7 UCk? 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce FL 34982 �,'OUnty Phone: (772) 462-1553 Fax: (772) 462-1578 Commercial Residential X PERMIT APPLICATION FOR: -Mabee-Herne ST.& PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT LOCATION: Address: 4117 N US HWY 1, FT PIERCE Legal Description: 21 34 40 THAT PART OF S 730 FT OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LYG W OF US 1 Property Tax ID #: 1420-141-0009-0000 Site Ptan Name: Project Name: COUNTRY COVE MHP Setbacks Front 10 Back: 15 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OFWORK;- Right Side: 15 11. NEW MOBILE HOME REPLACEMENT 2015 15'2X68 - '3 %e a It o ow+ " lik b a i-1) Left Side: 15 Ie 13 AC) (OR 3649-1987) Lot No. 47D Block No. CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION: III L� IHVAC L_I Gas Tank Electric 0 Plumbing Total Sq. Ft of Construction: 1033 Cost of Construction: $ 2450.00 na— LneLKdu apply: Piping _Shutters ors I Generator S�FFttj. of First Floor: _ Utilities: LJ Sewer o Septic Windows/Doors 0 Roof Building Height: 13' OWNER/LESSEE: CONTRACTOR: Name Country Cove MHP LLC Name: DWIGHT DOUGLAS Address:49 SW Flagler Ave'#201 Company:, QUALITY, MOBILE HOMES City: Stuart State:FL Zip Code: 34994 Fax: Phone No.772-252-4399 Address: 4775 ELON CRIES City: LAKELAND State: FL Zip Code: 33810 Fax: 863-606-5099 Phone No. 863-529=2370 E-Mail: Fill in fee simple Title Holder on next page (if different from the Owner listed above) E-Mail: nancyarmstrong6l@gmail.com State or County License: IH1025264 if value of construction is $2500 or more, a RECORDED Notice of Commencement is required. II AprO'Apr.12. 2016 7:23PM AM�ZLFINANCIAL No.3745 P. 2' Name: - Address: City: State: Zip: Phone FEE SIMPLE TITLE HOLDER: Not Applicable Name: Address: City: Zip: I Phone: MORTGAGE COMPANY: Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone:. BONDING COMPANY: Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone: Not Applicable Applicable OWNER/ CONTRACTOR AFFIDVIT' Application is hereby made to obtain a permit to do the workand installation as indicated. I certify that no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit no ermit holder to build the subject structure covenants that may restrict or prohibit such it any restrictions which may apply, In consideration of the granting of this requested permit, I do hereby agree that I will, in all respects, perform the work In accordance with the approved plans, the Florida Building Codes and St Lucie County Amendments. The following building permit applications are exempt from undergoing a full concurrency review: room additions, accessory structures, swimming pools, fences, walls, signs, screen rooms and accessory uses to another non-residential use WARNING TO OWNER: Your failure to Record a Notice of Commencement may result in your paying twice for improvements to your property. A Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted on the jobsite before the first inspection, if you intend to obtain financing, consult With lender or an attorney before STATE OF F IDA STATE OF FLO COUNTYOF�l11L. COUNTYOMe— e— The The forgoing instr ent was acknowledged before me this _Q—day of �20J-W by PM14 &.41 lnl� (Signature of ffiftarylsubIWState of Florida I PersonallyKnow n duB&>ldtil Typeofl Ificatio NOTARY PUBLIC Produce STATEOFFLORIDA CommiRFF204M Commission No.i'�Pofi^, I ExpI11*19i2I2019 The forgoing instr ent was acknowledged before me this�dayof Api-11 ZojLO by (Signature of Notary Public -St —ate of Personally Known_ PP YJt�Ydlt_ Type of Identification g F FLORIDA Produced f_. D , 04857 Commission No.T7 Z L sMExplrs jfD19 REVIEWS IOCUNTER I REEVIEW SREVIEW R I REVIEW I VEGETATIONI SREVIEWJLE IGROMANVE DESIGNER/ENGINEER: Name: _ Not Applicable _ MORTGAGE COMPANY: Name: — = Not Applicable Address: City: Zip: Phone State: ..Zip: Address: City: Phone FEE SIMPLE TITLEHOLDER: Name: Address: _ Not Applicable BONDING COMPANY: Name: _Not Applicable Address: City. Zip: Phone: City:. Zip: Phone: OWNER/ CONTRACTOR AFFIDVIT: Application is hereby made to obtain a permit to do the work and installation as indicated. I cerfify that no work or installation has commenied prior to the issuance of a permit. St. Lucie County makes no representation that is granting a permit will authorize the permit holder to' build the subject stricture which. is in conflict with anyy applicable Home Owners Associatlon.rules, bylaws or and covenants that may restrict or. prohibit such structure. Please consult w7th your Home Owners Association and review your deed for any restrictions which may apply. Inconsideration of the granting of this requested permit, I do hereby' agree that.) will, in all respects, perform the work in accordance with the approved plans, the Florida Building Codes and St. Lucie County Amendments. The following building permit applications are exempt from undergoing a full concurrency review: room additions, accessory structures, swimming pools, fences; walls, signs, screen.rooms and accessory use. to another non-residential use WARNING TO OWNER: Your failure to.RecoM a Notice of Commencement maf kesult in your paying twice for improvements to your property. A Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted on the jobsite. before the first inspection.: If you intend to obtain finaneins. consult with.lender or an attorney before ' STATE OF FLOI A n COUNTYOF I Y`( The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me this.ay of 2d by - y�0�rAc (Name of ers acknowledging Personally Known OR Produced Identification - Type of Identification ' on flodda IN Produced k f=Sae I fiLXh Hjlen KHanreha Commission No. STATE OF FLORM _ 11 n COUNTY OF 6V �CF�J� L The forgoing lnstr ent was acknowledged before me this day of C4S� (Name of persAn acknowledge g (Signature of Notary Public- State o'f'Ptdrida ) Known,_ OR Produced �ntifimtinn lswss Commission of Flodda FF 15035j REVIEWS FRONT ZONING I I.S RI PLANS,� VEGETATION SEREVIEW UE IMRIWCOUNTEREVIEW REVIEW REVIEWI�EVE IATE .-- PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Building and Code Regulations Division DWIGHT DOUGLAS BUILDING PERMIT SUB -CONTRACTOR SUMMARY will be using the following sub -contractors for the (Company/Individual Name) project located at 4117 N HWY US 1, LOT 47D FT PIERCE (Street address or Property Tax ID #) It is understood that if there is any change of status regarding the participation of any of the sub -contractors listed below, I will immediately advise the Building and Zoning Department of St. Lucie County. Trade Name of Company/Contractor St. Lucie County/ State of Florida License Number Electrical MATULA ELECTRIC EC13001643 JAMES MATULA Plumbing QUALITY MOBILE HOMES IH1025264 DWIGHT DOUGLAS HVAC/ N/A Mechanical Roofing Gas OFFICE USE ONLY: PERMIT ISSUE DATE: NUMBER: Revised 07/292014 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Building & Code Compliance Division BUILDING PERMIT SUB -CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT St. Lucie County Contractor Certification Number: State of Florida Certification Number (If applicable): I H 1025264 QUALITY HOMES/DWIGHT DOUGLAS Name/Individual Name) PLUMBING (Type of Trade) For the project located at have agreed to be the Sub-contractorfor DWIGHT DOUGLAS (Primary Contractor) 4117 N US HWY LOT 47D , FT PIERCE (Project Street Address or Property Tax ID #) It is understood that, if there is any change of status regarding our participation with the above mentioned project, I will immediately advise the Building and Zoning Department of St. Lucie County by filing a Change of Sub -contractor notice. (Form: SLCCDV (No. 004-00) BUSINESS QUALIFIER (Name of the Individual shown on the Contractor's License) NOTARIZED Business Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Q] epl"1 N Bill 4775 EMS CRES /( LAKELAND, FL 33810 Phone: 863-608-2670 email: nancyarmstrong6l@gmail.com DWIGHT DOUGLAS PRINT NAME STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF POLK 03/08/2015 DATE THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT WAS SIGNED BEFORE ME THIS 08 DAY OF MARCH 2015 BY DWIGHT DOUGLAS WHO IS PERSONALLY KNOWN X OR HAS PRODUCED FLDL SIGNATURE OF 1 PTARY PUBLIC SLCPDS: 08/06/2014 AS IDENTIFICATION. CY MIMS ARMST , NANOYMNSARMSTRONG = NAME OF NOTARY PUB MY OOMMIa81oN # FF19)89g (40ir � F11168 February 10, 2019 r PERMIT # ISSUE DATE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ,�L .,0573 Building & Code Compliance Division BUILDING PERMIT SUB -CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT An For the project located at A q b `T � I i n (Project Street Address or Property Tax ID #) It is understood that, if there is any change of status regarding our participation with the above mentioned project, I will immediately advise the Building and Zoning Department of St. Lucie County by fielding a Change of Sub -contractor notice. (Form: SLCCDY (No. 004-00) o� BUSINESS QUALIFIER s '�G Q (Name of the Individual shown on the Contractor's License) r o @� C� NOTARIZED SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED C-1i Wl _ 4-1 - 0,;._ °°c2�o� Business Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PRODUCED SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC SLCPDS: 08/06/2014 coal - (_ �� BEFORE ME THIS WHO IS PERSONALLY KNOWN AS IDENTIFICATION. 20�� OR HAS C,Anpz (STAMP) PRINT NAME OF NOTARY PUBLIC SFIENDA K I"M 3 MateryVudk-StMedFINWA ' C=MIUkM 1 Ff ZS1k5 a NY COMM. Eiplst Mry St, 2019 ,,^`•` 9andedthourNOlar'N*gAW. OFFICE USE ONLY: DATE FILED: bgoq zz-off REVISIONFEE: ��i •O 1. LOCATION/SITE ADDRESS: PERMIT # (rU RECEIPT # PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING & CODE REGULATION DIVISIO 161 i � 2300 VIRGE4IAAVENUE FORT PIERCE, FL 34982-5652 (772)462-1553 I APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT REVISIONS PROJECT INFORMATION aAu.s �R�e 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT REVISIONS: �-� USE Q c- FIV% 3. 4. CONTRACTOR STATE of FL REGJCERT. #: BUSINESS NAME: QUALIFIERS NAME} ADDRESS: 'ir-� CITY: PHONE (DAYTIME): NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: PHONE: 5. ARCHITECT/ENGINEER INFORMATION: NAME: _ ADDRESS: _ CITY: _ PHONE (DAYTIME): SLCCC: 9/23/09 Revered 04/26/2010 ST. LUCIE COUNTY BUILDING DIVISION REVIEWED FOR COMPLIAN REVIEWED BY DATE MUST BE KEPT ON JOB OR NO INSPECTION WILL BE MADE STATE: FAX: STATE: COUNTY CERT. #: FAX: ZIP: ZIP: ASAFER HIGHWAY SAFETI? %IND M07GR VEHICLES Teary L. Rhodes Executivi I Director 2900 Ape achee Parkway Tallahssa Florida 3230"'900 Mr. Andy Oliphant RM lj 5 1 4 , November 18, 2015 Home Pride Inc. ;a421 Hart Laner- P.O. Box 1603.87 Nashville, Tn. 37216 Dear Mr. Oliphant We wish to acknowledge receipt of your specifications and test results Dertifying that Home Pride Lock down Anchoring System (HP LDS) listed below cOmPlic is with the specifications and regulations set by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Rules 15C1:0105, 15C-1.0107 and 15C-1.0108, Florida administra' a Code. Based on the information submitted to this bureau, the following product is listed for sale and use in Florida when the installation Instructions showing the way t e system was tested, are provided, at installation sites. Iden_ tifi_ cation Description HP LDS Longitudinal and Lateral Stabilizing If you have any questions, please contact me at 813-612-7116 Service • Integrity Sincerely, James McGowan Field Services Manager Bureau of Dealer Services Manufactured Housing Section Courtesy • Rmlessionalism • Innovation • Excellence An Equal Opportunity Employer NUMBER OF LOCK DOWN ANCHOR ASSEMBLIES NEEDED Wind Zones 2 $ 3 with mof pitch 6/12 or less. • Single or Double section homes 36' to 51',1Y In length (excluding hitch) • Single or Double section homes 52' to 76' in length (excluding hitch) 4 6 NOTE: Roof pitches greater than 6/12 will require additional systems, contact Home Pride, Ina for assistance. NOTE: Homes less than 36'— Lock Down System should not be used. ANCHOR ASSEMBLY PLACEMENT Using.4 Anchor Assemblies .1 �rrrnr'itirr rrrrrrHV LF■r.■�.�■..�0 r Lock Down Anchor Assembly Components List 1. Ground Anchor with Strut Attachment Cap 2. Stabilizer 3. Lateral Strut 4. Longitudinal Strut S. Beam Clamp Assembly Inck Down Anch rAssmbi I tallathm Instructions Using 6 Anchor Assemblies ism m rrt�rrir��" M- rrrr�rr The Ground Anchor with Strut Attachment Cap will take the place of one perimeter anchor and align with a sidewall vertical strap. Install this anchor at a slight angle, not to exceed 15 degrees. This assembly Includes a stabilizer plate that Is Installed with the anchor and attached with a U-bolt and two nuts. The stabilizer plate should be driven Into the ground when the anchor is about 2/3 installed. Attach the stabilizer to the anchor shaft using the U-bolt and nuts then complete the install of the anchor until the strut attachment cap Is Rush to the ground orslightly recessed Into the ground, no more than X'. The Strut Attachment Cap should be installed within Yf or flush to the top of the stabilizer plate. (See Illustration to the right.) 74 NOTE: state of Florida allows a 2' pilot holes to be drilled to assist anchor Installation Imextremely hard soil conditions. If this process Is m Of the Ground Anchor with Strut Attachment Cap the soil Mustbe Placed back In the pilot hole and compacted at 6"Intervals. Thisprecess when the anchor Is B"-1o"from fully installed —allowing room forthe son to be placed back In the pilot hole and properly packed. Lz 6 �•,; .i. uMa11Lr,V I -Beam Connection • Itartuetral/Li: Fp Anchor & Stabilizer \\\ M !.� fie, 1Ub I kin�} NOTE: If one or more of the following conditions exist contact a Registered Professional Engineer. • Location is within 1,500' of the coastline. • Pier Height exceeds 46'. - • Roof eaves exceeds 16'. • Sldewall height exceeds Se. • Length of home exceeds 76'. REQUIREMENTS FOR USE a. The use of the Lock Down Anchoring System requires sldewall vertical ties at no greater than SW an center. 2. Centerfine anchors to be sized according to the soil torque conditions. 3. Sldewall anchor loads in excess of 4000 pounds requires a 5' anchor. 4. Sidewall vertical ties can use 4' anchors In soil type 4R. S. Homes requiring 4 Lock Down Anchor assemblies require the longitudinal and lateral strut on each anchor. All struts must be Installed towards the center of the home. 6. Homes requiring 6 Lock Down Anchor assemblies only require longitudinal struts on the 4 corner positions. The two center positions only require a lateral strut. All struts must be installed towards the center of the home. Facing the home LEFT CORNER i Facing the home LEFT CORNER Facing the home CENTER Facing the I Facing 7. The placement of the tamer systems should beat a sidewall vertical tie that falls no more than 11' and no less than 5' each comer. 1• HOME PR I DE ''•x ate w,� � .. u the end of the house on r ADVANCE PERMIT VOID NOTICE - CONTRACTOR January 12, 2016 29001 QUALITY MOBILE HOME SET UP LLC DWIGHT DOUGLAS 4775 ELON CRESENT RD LAKELAND, FL 33810 RE: Building Permit Number 1506-0573 This is to notify you that within the next 20 days, the above permit, per FBC Section 105.3.2 will be voided due to abandonment/lack of response in our department. If this permit is voided and you wish to proceed, then a new permit must be applied for with current documentation and applicable fees. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact our office at (772) 462-1553. We are located at 2300 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce. Sincerely, cc: Owner Contractor Licensing Zoning file ADVANCE PERMIT VOID NOTICE - OWNER January 12, 2016 COUNTRY COVE MHP LLC 49 SW FLAGLER AVE #201 STUART, FL 34994 RE: Building Permit Number 1506-0573 This is to notify you that within the next 20 days, the above permit, per FBC Section 105.3.2 will be voided due to abandonment/lack of response in our department. If this permit is voided and you wish to proceed, then a new permit must be applied for with current documentation and applicable fees. If you have any questions regarding this letter-, please contact our office at (772) 462-1553. We are located at 2300 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce. 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J_L L_L 1_J_J_1_1_L YIFi�Jr�tHM 1 1 1 1' 1 1 I 1 1 1 1rrTT �11��rr 1 1 I L _I_J_y _J _Y _L _L J_J_J_a _L_L_ .IJ4L1� ♦_L_ 1 I I 1 r I 1 I I r I I 1 1 I I I 1 y_T_ 1 I I I I 11 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 r-r-I--1-y-t-Y-Y-r-.--1-�-+-r♦ r-r-r�1��E 1-T'I'f'f Yi- i-T-i'f'. 11 11 I 1 I I 1 1 1 J.J_L_4_L.1 I yr 1 I r 1 1 I 1 1 L r I 1 I I I I 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I r 1 1 v-r-rvr rs-i•-r-rl 1_L_L_L 1 1 I 1 1 1 ivlJ���l-1-I _I I 1 1 I I I I 1 I New Home Used Home ❑ page 1 of 2 Home installed to the Manufacturer's Installation Manuel LI' Home Is Installed In accordance with Rule 15-C ❑ Single wide EY Wind Zone II ❑ Wind Zone Ili g' Double wide ❑ Installation Decal # 9D Triple/Quad ❑ Serial # �5„q�.�ij,l �{�(P jY- PIER SPACINGTABLE FOR USED HOMES Load I Footer bearing size capacity (sq in) 16" x 16" (2S) 18 1/2" x 18 1/2" (342) 20" x 20" (400) 22" x 22" (484)• 24" X 24" (575)" 26" x 26 (6 r low stj 1501) s s - ps 1 s ps ntarnotalpa from IZII a 16(11 vier aoarinn la Ia. I PIBt PAD SIZES I-beam pier pad sip C Perimeter pier pad size A, Other pier pad sizes (required by the mig.) r r T.1 Draw the approximate locations of IHJ well openings 4 foot'orgreater. Us _.. symbol to show the piers. List all marriage wall openings greater the and their pier pad sizes below. Opening Pier pad size t-_15' Xav ANCHORS 4ft 5ft within 2' of and of home spaced at S' 4" or TI®O1YNCOMPONE S OTHERT16 Number Longitudinal StabYYlz!MDev//ce (LSD, Sidewall Manufacturer r l a r10W 'LSD, Longitudinal Longitudinal StabYlzing Device w/Lateral Arms Marriage wall Manufacturer Shearwall PERMIT WORKSHEET page 2 of 2 PERMIT NUMBER The pocket penetrometer tests are rounded down to I5-00 psf or check here to declare 1000 lb, soil without testing. x Lti110 x I-2.ro x 1(aO(7 POCKET PENETROMETER TESTING METHOD 1. Test the perimeter of the home at 6 locations. 2. Take the reading at the depth of the Tooter. 3. Using 500 lb. increments, take the lowest reading and round down to that increment. xt-9�� xl(000 x ISDO The results of the torque probe teat is AE� Inch pounds or check here If you are declaring 5' anchors withouttesting . Atest showing 275 inch pounds or less will require 5 footanchors. Note: Aslate approved lateral arm system is being used and 4 ft. anchors are allowed at the sidewall locations. I understand 5 ft anchors are required at all centerline tie points where the torque test reading Is 275 or less and where the mobile home manufacturer may requires anchors with 00 b holding capacity. 25tInstaller's initials ALL TESTS MUST BEf PERFORMED BY LICENSED INSTALLER Installer Name �1 civhG ln C. Date Tested ec r ca onnect electrical conductors between multi -wide units, butnotto the main power ource. This Includes the bonding wire between mult-wide units. Pg. um ng onnect all sewer drains to anebstingsewer tap orseptic tank. Pg. onnect all potable waters upply piping to an ebsUng water meter, water tap, or other Site P repara an Debris and organic material removed Water drainage: Natural Swale Pad V Other Floor: Type Fastener: Length: Spacing: Walls: Type Fastener: Length: Spacing: Roof: Type Fastener: Length: Spacing: For used homes a min. 30 gauge, 6" wide, galvanized metal strip will be centered over the peak of the roof and fastened with gaiv. roofing nails at2" on center on both sides of the centerline. Gasket tweathorprootlna ro.uir m ntl I understand a properly In stalled gasket is a requirement of all new and used homes and that condensation, mold, meldew and buckled marriage walls are a resultofa poorlyinstalled orno gasketbeing installed. I Understand a strip of tape will not,serve as a gasket. Installer's initials Type gasket Installed: P9• Between Floors Yes Between Walls Yes Bottom of ridgebeam Yes ea erproo ng The bottomboard will be repaired and/ortaped. Yes ��, P9 Siding on units is installed to manufacturer's specifications. Yes Fireplace chimney installed so as notto allow intrusion ofrain water. Yes c� Skirting to be installed. Yes _-� No J J Dryer vent installed outside of skirting. Yes T— N/A Range downflow vent installed outside of skirting. Yes N/A �T Drain lines supported at4 footintervals. Yes —G Electrical crossovers protected. Yes �3Tr Other: Installer verifies all information given with this permit wol Is accurate and true based on the manufacturer's instal on i uctio and or Rule 1SC- Installer Signature zyf Date Xi -Steel Pier System Effective: Auoust, 2007 1 Installation Instructions FLORIDA ONLY By Tie Down Engineering i� Insbrllation instructions for longitudinal and lateral stabilization of manufactured homes set to specifications of the Stab of Florida • Easy installation + 3square foot pad and Xi -system replace standard support pier and base pad P. • Screw type pier adjusters... no need to use installation jacks to adjust home to system. - Steel Pier systems P/N's 4159321 )0,12" Pier *59314X1, 25.5" Pier 4m17 )0, 36" Pier #59315 A, 5' Lateral Strut #59318 )a, 6' Lateral Strut Block Pier Systems P/N's - *59319 x, Lateral w/5' Strut df59320 A, L.ateral:w/6' Strut REQUIREMENTS • Installation can be made -in any type of soil, 4B or better • Florida requires 5' 4" anchor spacing for vertical ties ; • 4' ground anchors are used with the A -system in 4A and 4B soils, except at shear wall or marriage wall locations where loads exceed 3150 pounds. Florida requires that 5' anchors be used at these locations. . • Center line or shear wag anchors, that may be required by specific manufacturers, are lobe sized according -to soil torque conditions. Follow all manufacturers instructions for anchor type and placement in addition to Florida regulations. • Maximum sidewall height is a 96" projection. Higher walls may be used, when the design loads are adjusted accordingly. • Maximum roof eave is 16" • Maim rail spacing must be 99.5" or less • Maximum pier height of the M-system is 48" • Instructions are not for use on "Exposure D" homes within 150o feet.of the coastline • Installation instructions -are based on 4200# per pad longidudinal load and 6000#per pad lateral load with.. one diagonal tie/stabilizer. • Additional vertical anchor ties that are unique to a home's design may be required by the home . manufacturer, These locations include shear wails, marriage fine ridge beam support posts, and rim plates. PM N s s Installation of Longitudinal System (Figure 1) 1- Identity the number of systems to be used on the home using the chart provided. 2. Identify on the location where the longitudinal systems will be installed. 3. Clear all organic matter and debris from the pad site. p 4. Place pad centered under beam using the centering mark imprinted on the pad. 4F,)y 5.. Press or drive pan into ground until level and flush with prepared surface.. 4 IFFj� in ad so that the X� em pier is centered under the I eU 6. Slide Xi -System pier feet into slots i p Yst ,. 7. Raise telescoping extension post to contact the bottom of I-beam, secure with bolt provided; .tighten bolt nut (Figure 1) 8. Turn hex nut on pier height adjuster until Xi -System pier is rigid between pad and I-beam. 9. Install Gator Beam clamps to I-beam on each side of the Xi -System pier. Do not tighten nuts at this time. (Figure 2) 10. Connect struts (open side down) to each side of the Xi -System pier using the U- bolt provided. Struts are attached to the upper hole in each pier -leg and to the flanges on the beam clamps. (Figure 1) 11. Tighten all nuts and bolts on the struts and beam clamps. . Installation of Lateral System (Figure 3) 1. Assemble lateral strut by sliding smaller j1-1/2") tube into the larger (1-3/4'1tube. Holes should be on the sides of the larger tube and the "flag" up on the larger tube. ` 2. Attach the end of the smaller tube to the Inside of the pan using u-bolts and nuts provided. 3. Attach the flag end of the larger tube to the opposite I-beam using the "J" bolt over the top of the I-beam with -the nut & wesher.provided. (Figure 4) 4. Install a minimum of four(1/4"x3/41 self -tapping s=ws into the holes provided in the lateral sinrt so that the two tubes are connected together. (Figure 1) (Figure 2) (Figure f). - ' Frame ®$ B 8 WOW; Bracket Longitudinal :. E Adjuster 0-3" 5trutis :� Pier Base ~ o ' Extension o o Pier Base Post Foundation Base Pad ? ' �1-3/4" Tube "-; Lateral Struts beam Clamp _ .Bracket' J-601t �G< 4-#12X1"°, 1-1120Tube (FfgUre 4). T b (2 per side) All Components Hot Galvanized Coated (Figure S) A Longitudinal and Lateral Stabilization for Florida )c Lateral Xi Longitudinal ongitudinal_System > Stabilizer Plate & Diagonal °Only° System t °only' System #"—.Xw'!tLh Lateral Strut Combo Frame Tie Homes.Up To 52' I� I] 0 Single Up to 16' Width 2 Combo Systems 2 Lateral only E> Al M M 1 I I I , I 1 l , 1 1 1 I I I L �. p I IM i Double Section. Triple Section or'Tag" Up to 32' Width Up. 4 Combo Systems 4 Co ss 2 Addhional o ai l Homes Over 52'. up to 80' a o Single ..Double Section Up to 16' Width Up to 32' Width 2.Combo Systems 4 Combo Systems/2 Lateral Only, 4 Lateral Only Note: 5/12 roof pitch home requires 2 adi 6 lateral systems up to 52', 8 latera I ®m I I 1 I 1 I i 1 1 1 1 1 , I , 1 1 1 1 1 , 1 , , 1 1 i i � 1 Triple Section or'Tag" Up to.48' Width 6 Combo Systems/2 Lateral Only itional systems. systems up. to 80` 0 w Longitudinal Stabilization for Florida When using longitudinal stabilization only, sidewall perimeter anchors with diagonal ties and stabilizer plates every 514" must be used on -the home. Vertical ties are also requiredion homes supplied with vertical tie connection points (per Florida regulations). Typical Placement Single Section Double Section Triple Section Up to 16' Nominal Up to 32' Nominal or Double Whig up to 48' Nominal When the Xi -System is used only as longitudinal stabilization, systems must be as evenly spaced as possible, no . more than 16' from the end of the home. Maximum roof slope for single units & double section is 5112, for triple sections is 3.5112, for the above number of systems. Combining Longitudinal and Lateral Stabilization for Florida Sidewall anchors with vertical ties every 5' 4° per Florida requirements • Roof slope of 20 degrees or less (See chart for 5/12 roof installations).. • Single and double section homes require the same number of, systems Triple section homes and double section homewtag units sith require two additional to I e • Diagram represents single section up to 16' width, double section up to 32' width, and tri In up to 48' width. . • .NOTE: Older homes without vertical tie attachments, require diagonal frame-ties/anchors/plates every 5' 4" per Florida regulations )a Block System Assembly lli0lsTYLEcRESr. Fiberglass Step Anchoring Guidelines Concrete installation List of Components (Purchased Locally) u i ter IlVx31x23112ft e 2eaLLW'xiaxl'J4"]3�ha 2exh 2mh 114' 4�h114'1V� 11132:1es � 2�hUCN51= Concrete Installation Guidelines 1) Drill %d' hole through step and bracket at desired position through lower wooden frame member. 2) Install L-brackets using S@" x 20 x 2 31" Bolts, washers, and nuts. 3) mark locarion of hole in L-bracket on the concrete. 4) Muve: the step away from the house. Drill holes in concrete at the desired locations. Tap in Y." concrete anchors. 5) Replace step so that the tops of the eoncretc anchors protrude dirough the L-brackers. Secure with the nuts and washers. Ground Installation List of Components (2) 484154 Anchor Assemblies Each assembly includes: (1) 15inch Anchor (1) 3/8" x V W' lag screw (1) 7/16" X 1 VT- washer t Ground installation Guidelines 1) Set step in desired position and mark the anchor placements on the ground. Remove step. 2) Screw the anchors in the ground so that the eye:ofthe anchor will be in the position as shown. 3) Replace step and mark the place where the hole in the eye ofthe anchor meets the side of the step at the height of the lower fiame member. 4) Fasten screw into lower frame member though eye of the anchor and washer. W APP41N'G- Failure to anchor the step properly can result in injury. Place the step against the house.'Make sure the surface on which the step tests is level. Style Crest. 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Hwy 100 East Box Invoice Lake City, B200647 Phone: 800.223.5471 Phone No. 800-223-5471 Fax No. 386.752-9560 Bill To: 1737FL Country Cove MHP, LLC Country Cove MHP, LLC 4015 N. US Hwy 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34946 rm ini HOMES OF MERIT` Sell To: 1737FL Country Cove MHP, LLC Country Cove MHP, LLC 4015 N. US Hwy 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34946 2097Preliminary FL 32056 USA%IO.: 261- Invoice Date: 06/08/15 Order No.: SR003730 Retailer P.O.: Brand: TRINITY Retail Customer: #90 Overall Height: 15,10" Shipping Agent: Dealer Pick Up Shipping County: SAINT LUCIE Page : 1 of 2 OP000381 PR 15" VINYL SHUTTERS 1 55.00 OP000506 O/HEAD DUCTS - INVERT FURNACE 1 605.00 OP000569 COMMENTS 1 0.00 OP000896 CHANGE ORDER COMMENTS 0.00 OP002177 100 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE 0.00 OP002763 R-22 RPL R-14 ROOF INS l� „) 154.65 OP002776 ROUND CAB KNOBS INSTALLED T/O �? 40.00 OP002784 ZONE 3 PER LF - REDMAN 45 2,070.00 OP002802 DF TILE REPL CARPET PER ROOM 2 200.00 OP002806 AC WITH STD FURNACE UNDER 61' 1 2,850.00 OP002873 DELUXE DISHWASHER INSTALLED 1 450.00 OP002900 ENLARGE MIRROR SIZE TO 36 X 30 1 45.00 OP002959 RAISED BAR OPTION - RM 1 275.00 Items Invoiced. But Not Shipped NETOPTDISC NET OPTION DISCOUNT 16% -3,594.72 -3,594.72 ADDLOPT MBA -EXTEND COUNTER ADD BANK OF DRAWERS 225 225.00 TAGFEES_HUD HUD Tag Fees ($225 Per Floor) 1 225.00 RTATF 17111175; STATF r)t]FS (PER FLOOR) 1 125.00 Ship Date Serial No. I Model Model Yr I Floor Size Base House Description FL261-OOP-H-B200647A RINITY RH2683 IT 2016 1 68'0" X 157' 72 X 16 3BD 2BA Code Option Package Quantity Extended Price THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL INVOICE PRICE: BASE PRICE .............$ 22,467.00 1. FREIGHT: The TOTAL INVOICE PRICE includes net freight in me amount of S 0 consisting of mileage charges, permits, flag OPTION TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,744.65 cars and other associated items. The BASE PRICE of the home does I I, does not [X] include freight- MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES ....$ -2,989.72 2. VOLUME BENEFIT(S): SALES TAX (IF APPLICABLE) . . . $ 0.00 A VEP 2 is applicable to this invoice. TOTAL FREIGHT CHARGES . . . . $ 0.00 3. SPECIAL BENEFIT(S): 26,221.93 TOTAL INVOICE PRICE ....$ rA��,�� N JsI A 7D ys,bcx- q - MIN. SETBA K, "' S FRONT 'A w SIDES �+1J 17 CNR SIDES REAR _A�___ ZNG. 6& - StA� Sku4u-z )5 l RECEI` 70 Jul, a 0 M QUNTY F, It O R I ;I] h .. Date Issued; .9.214/20-14----_- Property-®wcties `:Country Cove Mobile Home. Park Date Expires;` Upon; completion of work, oc 12/4/�014, whlchever-occurs_ first =. Contraef©e:=Qualfty-Mobill e°Home-Set- Up I LC.-(dwiglif-Douglas) Parcel Ilk - 1420 141-0009-000 0 �3 Project Location ..4103 N US , Ft- Pierce, FL 34946 Property Size. 20 acres Proiect- Descrilotio -,:This- permit authorizes. removalof exotic vegetation from the Country; Cove Mobile Home Park. including; -but ` not limited- to, within. -the -lots the applicant -.requests to place70 replacement mobile hbine-units.. No iaative vegetation is permitted. ® he-: femov-66'or -harmed . if f: tine- process- of removing exotic vegetati®sat Per Land Development Code .. 6-00:04:E.. this activity --qualifies_ for an exemption:: - SpeciA6 Goons ®f issuance. Several specific.conditions are: required of the-.applfcaiit_aspart:of the approval: of this permit including: the following:- 1. All exotic vegetation, including Brazilian peppers and Australian pines, located along the south and east property lines shall be removed within 90 days of the issuance of this permit Precautionary measures shall be utilized to ensure that existing native vegetation in this area is not impacted or harmed. 2. Landscaping buffers shall be provided along the south and east property lines as follows: a. A native hedge shall be installed so as to form a continuous visual buffer. The plant material shall be an appropriate drought tolerant species, such as native green/silver button wood, cocoplum, or seagrapes. The hedge material shall measure 24 inches tall at the time of planting and be maintained at 4 ft. tall in perpetuity. This material shall be irrigated for a period of three (3) months or until it is established in order to ensure its survival. b. One (1) native shade tree every 30 linear feet shall be installed. Existing trees such as oaks can be utilized to meet a portion of this requirement Trees shall be an appropriate drought tolerant species, such as live oak, scrub oaks, sand pine, or slash pines. Trees shall measure twelve feet (121) in height and two and one-half inches diameter at breast height (2.5" dbh) at the time of planting and be maintained at 4 ft. tall in perpetuity. Trees shall not be planted so as to interfere with the overhead power lines as they grow. c. All plant materials shall be irrigated for a period of three (3) months or until it is established in order to ensure its survival. d. Landscape buffers shall be compled within 120 days of the issuance of this permit e. Be advised that multiple>poterit[adly occupieif her zoitolse burrows .located---withli tilts area. removal within a 25 foot radlusi of.a burrow: should be conducted by hand Additionally. Lot 36 has an active opher tortoise burrow located on it The placement of a new UraiY on this:. parcel will regilire the authorised relocation of the to f®Ilowing- the Florida Fish and Wildli a Consetvation s peotocols: They can be contacted at (561) 625-512Z: Field Notes: 1. HABITAT: a. Uplands: Mobile home, community-, Withassociatedinfrastructure. Multiple native cabbage palms, live and laurel -oak trees, and non_native free species exist onsiie:.- _Wetlands::::Not-observed.-------- _ 2. WILDLIFE::Multiple gopher tortoise burrows are present onsite.` These burrows and'tortoises-are pr6hibited to be impacted by -the proposed homes` -and site work 3. SIGNIF(CAAIT ARCHAEOLOGIC)kl: OR HISTORIG FINDINGS: None ldentfied illlltigation:..-No mitigation" required; as no native vegetation is -to foe removed. vein:7tiv. RanUe. VegeLaLiOn IS'perminea.to` 17e removed atthis tim@..- General Conditions of Issuance: The following minimum standards for vegetation protection shall be applied to areas of vegetation designated to be preserved (Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.C). o Vegetation protection barricades shall be placed at a minimum distance of either ten (10) feet from the edge of groups of protected vegetation or from the radius of the dripline from all protected frees, whichever is greater, in the event that a full 10-foot buffer cannot be provided, the applicant shall provide the maximum buffer feasible; o Protective barriers or protective designations shall remain in place until completion of site construction and clearing activities; • In the event that any protective barriers are removed or altered and clearing activities are conducted within an area identified for preservation, SLG ERD is authorized to direct that all land clearing and site alteration work at the site be stopped until the barriers are restored and any necessary corrective actions taken to repair or replant any vegetation removed or damaged as a result of these encroachments; o Protected areas shall be maintained in their natural state, so as not to alter the water and oxygen content of the soil and impair its function; • No grade changes or excavation of any sort may be made within the barricaded areas; • No signs, permits, wires, or other attachments shall be affixed or attached to protected vegetation; and • No equipment, including passenger vehicles, shall be driven, parked, or stored or repaired within designated vegetation preservation areas. PLEASE BE ADVISED TIiAT-ANY NAfVE VEdtfATION DESTROYED_ OR DA(1liAG1=D DUE" TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OR FILL PLACEMENT SHALL BE MITIGATED AT A RATIO OF _ %-1 (4 imotl1=S OF _ _REPLANTING-- FOR - EACH INCH- DESTROYED, _ OR DAMAGED). Post Cleariii ukwulren9enis Lartalsc pang; The minimum:St::L;ucie Comity-landscape_requirements-inustbe met. Therefore, 1 .tree (measuring 2.5" diameter at breast height (DBH) & 12' HT) shall be planted per "mobile, home lot. This requirement can be met by preserving existing native trees onside. Prior =to approval of Certificate of .Occupancy,- a -landscape inspection will be conducted by SLC Environmental Resources staff to corifirm.compliance. PLEASE NOTE: - - - THIS IS NOT"AN AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE FILL ON OR RE -GRADE PROPERTY. CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORTO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROPERTY IS AFFECTED By OR LIES WITHIN A FLOODPLAIN. . THE APPLICANT SHALL KEEP THIS EXEMPTION POSTED ON -SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING LAND CLEARING. THE PROPERTY OWNER/AGENTSHALL,BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL PERMITS. . . -* JP./t%afF IZIflHf ©i(/aerteaG PGaUfKef` Please contact our office at (772) 462-2526 if you need additional assistance or have any questions. 501 S. Burleson Blvd. Burleson, TX 76028 800.414.2 605 1 817.572.13 41 6420 West Allison Road Chandler, AZ 85226 877.738.8838 1 520.796.4300 2551 Champion Drive Claysburg,PA'16625 800.932.5121 1 814.239.5121 299 N Smith Avenue Corona, CA 92880 800.3 82.0 709 1 951.734.6610 2073 Evergreen Street Dresden, TN 38225 800.530.7335 1 73173 64.4600 Corporate Office 101 Garden Spot Road Ephrata, PA 17522-0428 800.73 3.62 67 1 717.73 3.7941 1915 SE State Road 100 Lake City, FL 32025 800.223.5471 1 386.755.3073 4055 Highway 401 South Lillington, NC 27546 800.428.9182 1 910.893.5713 840 Palm Avenue Lindsay, CA 93247 800.451.4951 1559.562.4951 Champion Home Builders, Inc. 744 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1000 Troy, MI 48084 248.614.8200 www.chompionhomes.com Dutch-) . Housing T TITAN " In HOMES . . • O MANUFACTURED BEAUTIFULLY" n HOMES OF MERIT'" ATLANTIC HOMES 951 Route 12 South Songedield, NY 13455 800.937.3911 1 315.841.4122 308 Sheridan Drive ` Topeka, IN 46571 800.777.6637 1 260.593.2962 44 PO Box 190, 1425 Sunnyside Rd Weiser, ID 83672 800.5 62.142 3 1 208.549.3520 3200 Enterprise Avenue York, NE 68467 800.752.7906 1 402.362.4455 REDMAN 4 HOMES. FORTU N rE® twcwtej, Copyright © April 2014 by Champion All Rights Reserved. I A4 _ r Y I• 1I AI- NSTA•LLATtj A copy of this m"anual•must 'remain ,with the Home"for reference: t, 1I AI- NSTA•LLATtj A copy of this m"anual•must 'remain ,with the Home"for reference: t, .r r � REC�1\ � O )UN 3 01015 CONTRACTOR COPY s a Table of Contents SCANNED BY St. Lucie County INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................1 IMPORTANT NOTICES...............................................................................................................................1 SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................1 RESOURCES...............................................................................................................................................1 FEDERAL PREEMPTION............................................................................................................................2 DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................................2 ENGINEER'S STAMP..................................................................................................................................3 SYMBOLSUSED IN THE MANUAL...........................................................................................................4 ABBREVIATIONS........................................................................................................................................4 ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION SYSTEMS.................................................................................................5 DISPLAY AND STORAGE OF THE HOME.................................................................................................5 GETTINGSTARTED.................................................................................................6 STEP 1 LOCATE THE DATA PLATE.....................................................................................................6 STEP 2. CONFIRM WIND ZONE.............................................................................................................6 STEP 3. CONFIRM THERMAL ZONE.....................................................................................................7 STEP 4. CONFIRM ROOF -LOAD ZONE.................................................................................................8 STEP 5. CHECK LOCAL CODES AND SECURE PERMITS..................................................................9 PREPARE THE SITE...............................................................................................10 STEP1. PLAN SITE ACCESS...............................................................................................................10 STEP 2. DETERMINE HOME LOCATION AND LAYOUT.....................................................................10 STEP 3. CLEAR AND GRADE THE SITE.............................................................................................11 STEP 4. DETERMINE SOIL CONDITIONS...........................................................................................11 STEP S. DETERMINE SOIL -BEARING CAPACITY AND FROST LINE...............................................12 STEP 6. DETERMINE GROUND ANCHOR HOLDING CAPACITY......................................................14 INSTALL FOOTINGS..............................................................................................15 STEP 1. DESIGN POINT LOAD SUPPORTS........................................................................................15 STEP 2. DESIGN FRAME SUPPORTS (Homes Without Perimeter Blocking)..................................19 STEP 3. DESIGN FRAME AND PERIMETER SUPPORTS (Homes With Perimeter Blocking) .........20 STEP 4. SELECT FOOTING MATERIALS............................................................................................22 STEP5. SIZE FOOTINGS......................................................................................................................22 STEP 6. INSTALL FOOTINGS...............................................................................................................24 CONSTRUCT FOUNDATIONS...............................................................................26 STEP 1. OBTAIN A FOUNDATION DESIGN.........................................................................................26 STEP2. EXCAVATE..............................................................................................................................26 STEP 3. CONSTRUCT THE FOOTING OR SLAB.................................................................................26 STEP 4. CONSTRUCT THE PERIMETER WALL..................................................................................26 STEP 5. INSTALL INTERIOR SUPPORTS............................................................................................27 STEP 6. DAMP PROOF FOUNDATION WALL...................................................................................27 STEP 7. BACKFILL AND GRADE.........................................................................................................27 CONTRACTOR CHAMPIONA Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 F coom.m.m xuo nIxcss �nanmv SETTHE HOME.......................................................................................................28 STEP 1. PREPARE FOR SET...............................................................................................................28 STEP 2. POSITION HOME SECTION....................................................................................................28 STEP3. LIFT HOME..............................................................................................................................28 STEP4. CONSTRUCT PIERS...............................................................................................................30 COMPLETE MULTI -SECTION SET.........................................................................34 STEP 1. MARRIAGE LINE ANCHORS..................................................................................................34 STEP 2. REMOVE PROTECTIVE SHIPPING MATERIALS..................................................................34 STEP 3. COMPLETE HINGED ROOF...................................................................................................34 STEP 4. REPAIR OR INSTALL MARRIAGE LINE GASKET................................................................36 STEP 5. POSITION ADDITIONAL HOME SECTIONS..........................................................................37 STEP 6. CONNECT FLOORS................................................................................................................37 STEP7. CONNECT ROOF....................................................................................................................39 STEP8. CONNECT WALLS..................................................................................................................40 STEP 9. ATTACH TAG UNITS..............................................................................................................42 STEP 10. REMOVE TEMPORARY ITEMS..............................................................................................43 STEP 11. FASTEN HOME TO FOUNDATION.............................................................I..........................43 STEP 12. BACKFILL AND GRADE.........................................................................................................43 STEP 13. BUILD STAIRS........................................................................................................................43 COMPLETE ROOF AND EXTERIOR WALLS.........................................................44 STEP 1. COMPLETE ROOF ...................................................... :........................................................... 44 STEP 2. COMPLETE TAG UNIT ROOF................................................................................................46 STEP 3. COMPLETE SIDE WALLS......................................................................................................48 CONNECT CROSSOVERS......................................................................................49 STEP 1. CONNECT DUCTS..................................................................................................................49 STEP 2. CONNECT ELECTRICAL CROSSOVERS..............................................................................51 STEP 3. INSTALL ELECTRICAL BONDING.........................................................................................54 STEP 4. CONNECT WATER LINES......................................................................................................54 STEP 5. CONNECT DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT LINES.....................................................................55 STEP 6. CONNECT GAS LINES......................................................................:....................................57 STEP 7. CONNECT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TV WIRING...............................................................57 STEP 8. CONNECT HOT WATER BASEBOARD HEAT......................................................................57 COMPLETE THE INTERIOR...................................................................................58 STEP 1. ALIGN MARRIAGE WALLS....................................................................................................58 STEP 2. FINISH GYPSUM BOARD.......................................................................................................58 STEP 3. COMPLETE WALL AND CEILING FINISHES........................................................................59 STEP 4. COMPLETE CARPET..............................................................................................................59 STEP 5. COMPLETE TRIM....................................................................................................................59 STEP 6. INSTALL SHIP LOOSE ITEMS...............................................................................................59 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 water as labeled, and operate properly MI-M, I KWAL*TO I=MO - - - - ❑ 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 licensed elec- trician ❑ 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 accordance with the manufacturers instructions ❑ Air conditioner/heat pump is sized properly MISCELLANEOUS ❑ Installation/anchoring certificates or seals have been issued and installed (if required) ❑ Owners and operation manuals are available for all appliances ❑ This installation manual is left with home C®NTRACTCR it 1 6 PFS"02 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 rHAMPIOKI a ooforme to tlUD MtlCSS Imoroe CHAMPIOA Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 Complete Installation Checklist Use this checklist to confirm that the listed aspects of the installation are complete and co 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 ❑ Anchor straps are tensioned UNDER THE HOME ❑ 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 venting 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 properly sealed ❑ Siding and trim is free of gaps, voids, missing fasteners, damage, and serious defects. All seams are sealed and hardboard edges are sealed ❑ Drip edge and fascia is properly installed and free of damage and serious defects ❑ 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 construction materials, dust, and debris 1 / A Limits of the checklist. This checklist is not all-inclusive. Some homes have impor- tant features not listed here. Completing this checklist does not guaran- tee that all installation re- quirements have been met. After relocating home. Any home that has been re- installed after its original in- stallation should be in- spected after it is set up, in order to assure that it has not been damaged and is properly installed. INSTALL STABILIZING SYSTEM........................................................................... 60 STEP 1. DETERMINE ANCHOR LOCATIONS......................................................................................60 STEP 2. DETERMINE TIE -DOWN CONFIGURATION..........................................................................65 STEP 3. SELECT ANCHORS................................................................................................................66 STEP4. INSTALL ANCHORS...............................................................................................................66 STEP 5. INSTALL STRAPS...................................................................................................................68 STEP 6. TIGHTEN AND ADJUST STRAPS..........................................................................................70 CONNECT UTILITIES ............................................ STEP 1. CONNECT ELECTRICAL SERVICE.......................................................................................71 STEP 2. CONNECT WATER SERVICE.................................................................................................74 STEP 3. CONNECT GAS SERVICE......................................................................................................76 STEP 4. CONNECT OIL SERVICE........................................................................................................78 PREPARE APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT......................................................... 79 INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT PUMP.......................................................................................79 PREPARE HEATING SYSTEM.................................................................................................................so INSTALL REMOTE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT..................................................................80 PREPARE VENTILATION SYSTEM.........................................................................................................81 PREPARE FUEL -BURNING WATER HEATER........................................................................................81 INSTALL EVAPORATIVE COOLER.........................................................................................................82 PREPARE CLOTHES DRYER..................................................................................................................83 PREPARE SMOKE ALARMS....................................................................................................................84 PREPAREFIREPLACES..........................................................................................................................84 PREPARE KITCHEN AND BATH APPLIANCES / FIXTURES.................................................................86 INSTALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING...............................................................................................................87 INSTALL CEILING FANS AND LIGHTING...............................................................................................87 TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...................................................................................................................88 COMPLETE EXTERIOR WORK............................................................................. 89 STEP 1. REPAIR AND SEAL BOTTOM BOARD..................................................................................89 STEP 2. INSTALL GROUND MOISTURE RETARDER.........................................................................89 STEP 3. INSTALL SKIRTING................................................................................................................90 STEP 4. ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL WIND PROTECTION SHUTTERS...................................................91 STEP 5. COMPLETE SITE -BUILT STRUCTURES...............................................................................92 PREPARE HOME FOR OCCUPANCY...................................................................93 STEP 1. VERIFY ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION (A/C) INSPECTION............................................93 STEP 2. COMPLETE INSPECTION CHECKLIST.................................................................................93 STEP 3. COMPLETE ENERGY STAR CHECKLIST.............................................................................93 STEP 4. CLEAN THE HOME.................................................................................................................93 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST............................................................94 Manufacturer's Installation Manual -October 2008 CP10A CxAW10ts Manufacturer's Installation Manual -October 2008 III c..fo..m NUD AZI 10 M8 Using the Manual This manual is organized into a series of steps that will take you through the entire installation process using only those pages required for the specific home being installed. First, review the entire manual, including the Introduction chapter. As you read it, identify sections of the manual that you will need; identify other documents or information you will need; construct lists of tools and materials required for your particular installation; and make sure you have everything you need before starting work. After reviewing the entire manual, refer to the sequence of installation steps in the table below. Identify the pathway for your installation and follow the arrows downward. Select either Single Section Home or a Multi -Section Home and choose the col- umn corresponding to the home's foundation type, either Pier and Ground Anchor or Load -Bearing Perimeter Wall (see Definitions, p. 2). Then complete the work in each of the sections starting with Getting Started. If using an alternative (proprietary) foundation system, the installation process will change from that described in this manual. Consult the system manufacturer directions for instructions. See page 5 for alternative foundation system criteria. SECTIONSINGLE •ME MULTI -SECTION HOME Pier and Ground Anchor I Load -Bearing Perimeter Wall Getting Started (p. 6) Getting Started (p. 6) Getting Started (p. 6) Getting Started (p. 6) V Prepare the Site (p. 10) Prepare the Site (p. 10) Prepare the Site (p. 10) Prepare the Site (p. 10) Install Footings (p. 15) Construct Foundation (p. 26) Install Footings (p. 15) Construct Foundation (p. 26) Set the Home (p. 28) Connect Utilities (p. 71) Set the Home (p. 28) Complete Roof and ♦ ♦ ♦ Exterior Walls (p. 44) Install Stabilizing System Prepare Appliances and Complete Multi -Section (p. 60) Equipment (p. 79) Set (p. 34) Connect Crossovers (p. 49) Connect Utilities (p. 71) Complete Under the Complete Roof and Complete Interior (p. 58) ♦ Home and Site Built Exterior Walls (p. 44) Prepare Appliances and Structures (p, 89) ♦ Connect Utilities (p. 71) Equipment (p. 79) ♦ Connect Crossovers (p. 49) ♦ Prepare Home for ♦ Prepare Appliances and Complete Under the Home Occupancy (p. 93) Complete Interior (p. 58) Equipment (p. 79) and Site Built Structures (p. 89) Complete Installation install Stabilizing System Complete Under the Home ♦ Checklist (p. 94) (p. 60) and Site Built Structures Prepare'Home for ♦ (p. 89) Occupancy (p. 93) Connect Utilities (p. 71) ♦ ♦ Prepare Home for Complete Installation Prepare Appliances and Occupancy (p. 93) Checklist (p. 94) Equipment (p. 79) ♦ Complete Installation Complete Under the Home Checklist (p. 94) and Site Built Structures (p. 89) Prepare Home for Occupancy (p. 93) Complete Installation Checklist (p.94) Disclaimer The Manufactured Housing Research Alliance, its members, consultants, contractors and representatives make no representations, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy or appropriateness of any materials or information in this manual for use in a specific home, nor assume any liability for the use of the information, methods, or materials contained herein, or for damages arising from any such use. Copyright © 2008 Manufactured Housing Research Alliance ISSN 1529-3424 Prepare Home for Occupancy Prepare Home for Occupancy Follow these steps for final inspection and completion of the home. STEP 1. VERIFY ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION (AC) INSPECTION (p. 93) STEP 2. COMPLETE INSPECTION CHECKLIST (p. 93) STEP 3. COMPLETE ENERGY STAR CHECKLIST (p. 93) STEP 4. CLEAN THE HOME (p. 93) STEP 1. VERIFY ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION (AC) INSPECTION 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. 94. 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. CW I Y r o 4,o Y v i 6 ,+ 11 Iv Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION 6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 93 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- , turer's instructions (if any), in compliance with all local regulations including fire separa- Designing site -built struc- tion and electrical requirements, and according to the following: tures. All site -built structures Do not obstruct any of the two required exit doors from the home. must support their own dead, • Construct site -built structures to be structurally independent unless provided live, and wind loads and must for in the design of the home (instructions will be provided by the manufac- not transmit any loads to the turer). home's structure. All carports • Do not damage the integrity of the home's structural or weatherproofing sys- should be freestanding. 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. Introduction This installation manual contains instructions that must be followed for the proper installation of the home. It complies with the HUD Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards. Please read all instructions and any other documents (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 foundations. 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 tohome- 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. 1), 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. Itrd Id:i IF_111It i. [oil 0 [d *' • 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 installation instructions 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 retailer. SAFETY There are potential hazards associated with the installation of a manufactured home. Home installers are licensed, 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 personnel. Installers should regularly inspect work performed by crews and subcontractors. Obey OSHA regulations, particularly those related to home construction, such as Title 29 Code of Regulations Part 1926. For copies of OSHA regulations, call (202) 512-1800 or visit www.osha.gov on the web. RESOURCES Manufacturer contact information: See Back Cover CONTRAC T pR VX Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION4 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 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 State Administrative Agencies A list of SAA's 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 of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 3280, commonly re- ferred to as the "HUD Code") in effect on the date of manufacture. These Standards set forth minimum requirements 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 Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards and the HUD Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards. These installation instructions are minimum requirements. Applicable local or state laws may have more stringent installa- tion 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 permits 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 components, including tension- 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, when properly designed 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 unfinished, heated or unheated) partly or completely below grade. CRAWLSPACE. The space underneath the home's floor system, enclosed with either load- or non -load bearing perimeter walls. The ground may be covered with a concrete slab or by a plastic ground cover. Crawlspace walls must be vented. CROSSOVERS. Utility interconnections between sections of multi -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 load zone, and cli- matic zone for which the home was constructed. DIAGONAL TIE. A tie intended to resist horizontal or shear forces, but which may resist vertical, uplift, and overturning 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. H-BEAM. Steel H-beams are often used to support a home over a basement or crawlspace. They span across the foun- dation from sidewall to sidewall, typically with an intermediate support pier and footing (typically in the center point 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, information on high wind 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. STEP 4. ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL WIND PROTECTION SHUTTERS If desired, prepare temporary protective window covers for use during severe wind storms and hurricanes according to Figure 97, Table 29, and the procedure below. 1. Assemble extension framing using two 0.131"x 3Y4" nails at each connection. 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. To attach shutters to the home: 1. Fasten extension framing to wall framing members with #8 x 3" screws, per Table 29. 2. Fasten assembled panel(s) to extension framing with #8 x 2" screws, per Table 29. wdh Ezlerlsion Foo m"` S or GWd GredeG F N3 Marr. 2 x 3 perimeter extension with 2 x 4 studding at 16 inches o.c. If Desired N4L2SFP SWdd1m.Regwree Wren Ppwood or 0'a Used Is J' or Less In Tnldmess Figure 97. Wind protection shutter construction D. R. KELLER 14654 October 1, 2008 CONTRACTOR Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM l CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual- October 2008 91 STEP 3. INSTALL SKIRTING Skirting is any structural or non-structural perimeter crawlspace enclosure. Complete site -built structures (see STEP 5. COMPLETE SITE -BUILT STRUCTURES, p.92) that abut the home (such,as porches, attached garages, and steps) prior to installing skirting. To design and install skirting, comply with the skirting manufacturer's instructions (if provided) and the following: 1. Configure skirting. Run the skirting along the perimeter of the home's heated, conditioned space (Figure 96). 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, install 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. 89). 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 corresponding to each appliance. Pocket - 5' = beam depth Attaching vinyl siding. To install skirting on vinyl - sided homes, screw a treated 2 x 4 on edge to the underside of the floor joists two inches back from the edge of the home. Screw skirting tight to the 2 x 4. V IV!! ' // Avoid backfilling against skirting. Do not backfill against non-structural skirting. Figure 96. Perimeter skirt- ing at recessed entries, porches, and decks LABELED. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of a certified testing laboratory, inspection agency, or other an organization concerned with product evaluation. The label indicates compliance with nationally recognized standards or tests to determine suitable usage in a specified manner. LISTED OR CERTIFIED. Included 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 stan- 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. MUST. Indicates a mandatory requirement. N/A. 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) manufactured con- 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 allow performance 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 manufac- tured home, its accessory buildings or structures, and accessory equipment, for the exclusive use of the occupants of the home. SKIRTING. A weather -resistant material used to enclose the perimeter, under the living area of the home, from the bottom of the manufactured home to grade. STABILIZING SYSTEM. All components of the anchoring and support systems, such as piers, footings, ties, anchoring equipment, anchoring assemblies, or any other equipment, materials and methods of construction, that support and secure the manufactured home to the ground. SUPPORT SYSTEM. Pilings, columns, a combination of footings, piers, foundation walls, caps, and shims and any com- 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, electric- 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 Manufactured Home Con- struction and Safety Standards. ENGINEER'S STAMP Certain pages of this manual that contain tables or conditions which are not included in HUD's Model Installation stan- dards shall display the seal of a registered engineer. Federal guidelines only require the seal from one state to be dis- played, but the details herein apply to all states. 90 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION111 CHAMPION 6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL V,&rf. **WV Zz 141Y ABBREVIATIONS This icon indicates an important warning. It is critical to heed these warnings. This icon indicates a recommended best practice. While not required, following these practices will result in a superior installation, reducing the chance that cosmetic or dura- bility related complaints might arise. ABS............ Acryionitrile Butadiene Styrene ANSI........... American National Standards Institute APA............ American Plywood Association ASTM ......... American Society for Testing and Materials AWPA ........ American Wood Preservers Association CFM............ Cubic feet per minute CFR............ Code of Federal Regulations DWV........... Drain, Waste, Vent EMT............ Electrical metallic tubing FEMA......... Federal Emergency Management Agency Ft ................ FooUfeet Ga............... Gauge HUD............ US Department of Housing and Urban Development In ................ Inch(es) LAHJ.......... Local Authority Having Jurisdiction lb(s) ........... Pound(s) max ............. Maximum MHCSS ........Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards min .............. Minimum Mph..............Mile(s) per hour NEC..............National Electric Code NFIP.............National Flood Insurance Program NFPA ........... National Fire Protection Association o.c...............on center OSHA ........... Occupational Safety and Health Administration Oz................. Ounce(s) p..................Page Psf................Pounds per square foot Psi................Pounds per square inch SAA..............State Administrative Agency sq ft..............Square foottfeet Complete Exterior Work This chapter covers sealing the bottom board, installing the ground cover and skirting, preparing wind protection shutters, and completing site -built structures. STEP 1. REPAIR AND SEAL BOTTOM BOARD (p. 89) STEP 2. INSTALL GROUND MOISTURE RETARDER (p. 89) STEP 3. INSTALL SKIRTING (p. 90) STEP 4. ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL WIND PROTECTION SHUTTERS (p. 91) STEP 5. COMPLETE SITE -BUILT STRUCTURES (p. 92) 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 across the entire bottom board, especially areas around service penetrations, crossover connections, pipe and duct hangers, foundation elements, 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 fastenedwithvinyl bot- tom board tape held in place by fasteners installed with a divergent stapler. 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 and regions (less than 15 inches of rainfall annually) with dry sail 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. Sealing bottom boards. A con- tinuous and sealed bottom board is critical for home per- formance, energy efficiency, protection against moisture problems, prevention of pipe freezing, and protection against insects and rodents. Bottom board sealing meth- ods. Tapes shall never be used alone to repair a bottom board. Divergent staples or mastic must be used in tandem with tape to prevent future tear off. Fastening vinyl siding. Do not install fasteners directly into vi- nyl siding. Allow for siding ther- mal expansion by pre -drilling minimum 1/2 inch diameter fas- tener holes or fastening skirting to a ledger under the home (see Best Practice tip). Avoiding radon. For enclosed perimeter wall crawlspace foundations in areas where radon is com- monly found in the soil, continue the moisture re- tarder up the perimeter wall at least 12'inches, sealing the edges and between the seams with mastic. Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPI0146 CHAMPIONA Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM After completion of all electrical wiring and connections, including crossovers, 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 washers/dryers, 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- stalled or completed during installation have been made properly. Visual veri- fication is an acceptable electrical polarity check. IF Choosing ceiling fan junc- tion boxes. Connect ceil- ing fans only to junction boxes listed and marked for ceiling fan application in accordance with Article 314.27(b) of 2005 NEC. Always ground metal junc- tion boxes. Selecting fan weight. Do not use any ceiling fans or light fixtures that exceed the weight rating of the box (35 Ibs unless otherwise noted). Grounding electrical de- vices. Ground fans/lights using a fixture -grounding device or a fixture - grounding wire as specified in the manufacturer's in- structions. ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATION SYSTEMS Champion approves the use of an alternative foundation system if first reviewed and accepted by the Local Authority Hav- ing Jurisdiction (LAHJ) and a recognized HUD Third Party Agency. All systems must also meet one of the following: • Systems or designs are manufactured and installed in accordance with their listings by a nationally recognized 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 manufactured 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 responsibility to ensure the exterior weather protection covering of marriage walls and the roof of homes with hinged roofs has not been damaged during shipment. Inspect the home immediately upon the delivery and frequently during storage. Promptly repair tears in the home closure materials 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 hitch jack may be used as another. Locate the first pier no further than two feet from the rear end of the home (Figure 1). Place additional piers along the perimeter on either side of openings 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 will be marked by the manufacturer. Figure 1.Supporting a home for display caae LIP ® 2'-0° it-0' 12'-0• 1Y-0• 1Y-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 between the tire and axle system and pier at hitch end of home. m Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIONAW CHAMPION n Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 Getting Started This chapter covers a few steps that, taken now, will avoid problems later in the installation process. STEP 1. LOCATE THE DATA PLATE (p. 6) STEP 2.. CONFIRM WIND ZONE (p. 6) STEP 3. CONFIRM THERMAL ZONE (p. 7) STEP 4. CONFIRM ROOF -LOAD ZONE (p. 8) STEP 5. CHECK LOCAL CODES AND SECURE: PERMITS (p. 9) STEP 1. LOCATE THE DATA PLATE Locate the data plate inside the home (Figure 2), typically inside a kitchen cabinet door or on a wall panel or door face near the electrical panel, utility room, or bedroom closet. 1 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 111.) • 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 11 or I.) Homes located within 1,500 feet of the coastline in Wind Zones 11 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 the site is not accessible, not appropriate for the planned support system or cannot be properly graded, notify the purchaser, the retailer and HUD, with the reasons why the site is unsuitable. Do not install the home until all issues are remedied. INSTALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING Install exterior lighting according to Figure 94 and the following: 1. Remove cover. Remove the screws and cover from electrical junction box. 2. Install flash ring. Place the non-combustible flash ring over the junction box. Lighting installation. A 3. Connect wires. Connect fixture wires to house wires in the box, black to qualified electrician should black, white to white, and equipment ground to equipment ground, using listed install lighting. Before con - wire connectors. Push wires into the box. necting lighting, disconnect 4. Connect fixtures. Connect the fixture to the junction box or strap using power to the lighting circuit. screws provided with the light fixture. Ground all exterior light fix- tures. 5. Weatherproof. Weatherproof/caulk around the base of the fixture, leaving a Using a non-combustible small gap in the caulking on the bottom to permit drainage of water that may ring. Install a non - accumulate. combustible ring completely 6. Complete installation. Install bulb and globe on the fixture and verify proper covering any combustible operation. surfaces the fixtures 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. WlreFrom9M Noe-CombmtippRYg Wire Fmn WireN (I(RepuYeQ Wire NNjjll Irvdro (TYgrohi n I Fhlure Ceryy 0 � Figure 94. Exterior lighting r—� hi.. � connection PIBNil f, Ground Con" J Junctlon &x Wireb ONer Fore INSTALL CEILING FANS/LIGHTS / , // Install ceiling fans no closer than 36 inches to a smoke alarm, measured from the end Installing ceiling fans. A of the fan blade to the edge of the alarm and with the trailing edges of the blades at qualified electrician should least six feet -four inches above the finished floor. Comply with all unit manufacturers' install lighting and fans. Be - instructions and the requirements below. fore connecting the ceiling fan or light, disconnect CEILING FAN/LIGHT MOUNTED TO FACTORY -INSTALLED ELECTRICAL BOX power to the fan wires. Any IN CEILING unit installed outside of the Before installing the unit, make sure that adequate structural bracing is present in the home (such as in a porch ceiling. If uncertain, check with the manufacturer. Follow the fan or light manufacturer s ceiling) shall be listed for instructions to connect the unit and complete the wiring. If the instructions are not wet locations. available, connect the wiring as shown in Figure 95. Ground color COEed GmYM Figure 95. Wiring fora ceil- Wire Nut el�ltp ing fan or chain -hung light cdli,g eo. fixture with a maximum weight of 35lbs umitea a Noncromb-We Ring (If RegUnnJ) Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 �& b C I i i arA%.o a e.✓ a s Push Cown—� Upper aM Side I Shm les Oveda Roof Shingles 9 P CaulkDg Flange anAre Sel In Flange Aaphaft Cement Flarga Stone corer 1-4-A I I Figure 93. Roof flashing and Flesh g I I shingle installation around chimney \ Flue Py,e Over ps Lo er ShI '^ Tdm with Shea hkw Overlaps Lower Shingle She. If Dffficua To Naka FMshe,g Iay Flat On Rod 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- Installing combustion air tional duct material required for this may or may not be provided with the home). Lo- inlets. Do not install the cate the inlet damper above expected snow levels (contact the LAHJ for snow levels). combustion air inlet such Follow the fireplace manufacturer's instructions (typically in the fireplace/stave or with that material from the the chimney parts). hearth can drop beneath the home. 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 Installing exhaust ducts. procedures described for each appliance below. Route exhaust ducts so COOKING APPLIANCES they do not terminate be- neath the home. 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 elbow pro- truding from the floor and the termination fitting. Refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for guidance on supporting the duct and making the connections. SITE -INSTALLED GAS APPLIANCES Install only appliances with a Btu capacity equivalent to or less than the capacity of the factory -installed piping and at the location of a factory -installed gas riser. REFRIGERATOR Prepare the refrigerator as follows: • Remove straps, blocks, or other securement devices used for shipping 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 developed. SITE -INSTALLED APPLIANCES AND FIXTURES If sinks, tubs, showers or other fixtures or appliances are to be site -installed, follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Use only products listed for use in manufac- tured homes and follow all applicable local codes. TABLE 1. WIND ZONE BY LOCALITY All areas except those areas listed below as being within Wind. Zone II or III Wind Zone 11 Counties of Baldwin and Mobile Florida All counties except those listed below as within Wind Zone III GeorgiaCounties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, McIntosh Louisiana Parshes 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 Maine Counties of Hancock and Washington Massachusetts Counties of Barnstable, , Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth • • Counties of George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone North Carolina Counties of Beaufort, Brunswick, Camden, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Currituck, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pander, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington South Carolina Counties of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Collation, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, and Williamsburg Texas Counties of Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson, Kennedy, Kleberg, Mata- gorda, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, San Patricio, and Willacy Virginia Cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Princess Anne, and Virginia Beach Entire state Coastal regions (as determined by the 90 mph isotach on the ANSUASCE 7-88 map) Counties of Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Dade, Franklin, Gulf, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Manatee, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas, and Sarasota Parishes of Jefferson, La Fourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Mary, antlTerrebonne Counties of Carteret, Dare, and Hyde • - All regions of the U.S. Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Trust Terri- tory of the Pacific Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands STEP 3. CONFIRM THERMAL ZONE From Figure 3, identify the thermal (UO) zone for the home. Verify that the home con- forms to the fallowing 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 Zane 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 Cli- mate," as identified on the data plate, be located outside of this region (Table 2). If the home does not conform to these rules, contact the manufacturer immediately. WA V A4 11,11 ND MN M6 a ® 0 1•A NY MI PA M NE M DN W INm 0 DIN " yA DE Figure 3.Thermal (UO) zone map p ff LLtll�+ LL11a M M CONTRAC�OR Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 TARI E 2 HUMID AND FRINGE CLIMATE ZONES Counties of Baldwin, Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes, Marengo, Mobile; Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Washington, and Wilcox . .. All counties and locations - • . Counties of Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Calhoun, Camden, Char- leton, Chatham, Clay, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Grady, Irvin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lee, Liberty, Long, Lowndes, McIntosh, Miller, Mitchell, Pierce, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Tattnall,.Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, Ware, Wayne, and Worth All counties and locations All counties and locations . • 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 Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow, and Pander Counties of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, and Jasper Counties of Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Brooks, Burle- son, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Camp, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Colorado, Comal, De Witt, Dimmit, Duval, Falls, Fayette, Fort Bend, Franklin, Freestone; Frio, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Gregg, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo;Hopkins, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes,Kaufman, Kennedy, Kinney,Kleberg, Le Salle, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty,Limestone, Live Oak, Madison, Marion, Matagorda,. Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Milam, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Newton, Nueces, Orange, Parole, Polk, Rains, Refugio, Robertson, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Shelby, Smith, Starr, Titus, Travis, Trinity; Tyler, Upshur, Uvalde, Val Verde, Van Zandt, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Washington, Webb, Wharton, Willacy„ Williamson, Wilson, Wood, Zapata, and Zavala All Locations STEP 4. CONFIRM ROOF LOAD ZONE From Table 3, identify the Roof Load Zone for the home. Verify that the home con- 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 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). • There are special high roof load areas (primarily in mountains) not shown on 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 pat. Ramadas are to be self-supporting, except that any connection to the home must be for weatherproofing only. TABLE 3. All counties Counties of All counties Somerset, of., Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Floy Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Howard, Humboldt, Ida, Kossuth, Lyon, Mitchell, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo 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, f — oor Top Asse" Ab I 3. Install shingles. Install shingles up to the edge of the flue cut-out in the roof deck. Secure shingles installed under the roof flashing with asphalt cement. 4. Install flashing. Place flashing over pipe section and shingles and set in as- phalt cement. Secure flashing to roof deck at top two corners with roofing nails. 5. Complete shingles. Cut shingles in successive courses to fit around the pipe and embed them in asphalt cement where they overlap the flashing. Secure shingles with roofing nails through flashing and apply asphalt cement over nail 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 upper shingles overlapping the flange. Figure 91. Chimney and combustion air intake duct installation ' // Selecting the appropriate flue. Wood fireplaces use larger diameter flues than gas fireplaces. Make sure flue matches the appliance type. Gas fireplaces cannot burn wood because 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 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMP10A CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 92 PREPARE SMOKE ALARMS The home has several factory installed smoke alarms that are wired to a 120-volt cir- cuit. If the home was designed for placement on a basement, an additional alarm is provided for installation at a pre -wired location under the home. Connect the basement smoke alarm and test all alarms as follows: 1. Check circuit. Ensure that electrical power to the home 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 combustion 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 92). Use additional sec- tion(s) of chimney pipe (not provided) if required by local code or if the site has obstructions within 10 feet of the chimney. Dickson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Ros- common, Schoolcraft, Wexford Minnesota Counties of Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Cook, Cotton- wood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freebom, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln; Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Millie Lacs, Mower, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, St. Louis, Sibley, Scott, Steele, Sherburne, Swift, Steams, Stevens, Todd, We- dena, Wright, Washington, Wabasha, Winona, Waseca, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine Montana All Counties All Counties 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, Saratoga, Schenectady, Seneca, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates • . Counties of Brookings, Clay, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Hanson, Hutchinson, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Turner, Union, Yankee All Counties Counties of Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windsor Counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, 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 All Counties r • - The states and counties not listed for the Middle a North roof load zone above are deemed to be within the South roof load zoneIs the data plate present and the home placed in the appropriate wind, thermal, and roof load 111� YES, •. to STEP 5, CHECK LOCALCODES lll� NO, Stop installation activities and notify the home retailer, purchaser STEP 5. CHECK LOCAL CODES AND SECURE PERMITS Local regulations may set conditions for the siting and installation of a manufactured home. Consult the LAHJ, state manufactured housing association, and the state SAA (See Resources, p. 1) for the specific local requirements, including: Areas subject to flooding. Building codes that may affect the construction of site built structures The foundation specifica- and infrastructure. tions contained in this • Local requirements regulating the installation of manufactured homes. manual are NOT intended • Setback requirements for property lines, streets, yards, and courts. to address flood loads. If the home is in the flood • Fire separation distances. plain, consult a registered • Development covenants for the specific property. engineer. • 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. o to Prepare 84 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM6 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 Prepare the Site 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. Follow the Steps below: STEP 1. PLAN SITE ACCESS (p. 10) STEP 2. DETERMINE HOME LOCATION AND LAYOUT (p. 10) STEP 3. CLEAR AND GRADE THE SITE (p. 11) s STEP 4. DETERMINE SOIL CONDITIONS (p. 11) STEP 5. DETERMINE SOIL BEARING CAPACITY AND FROST LINE (p. 12) STEP 6. DETERMINE GROUND ANCHOR HOLDING CAPACITY (p. 14) 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 Site Preparation. The home home, such as low hanging wires and trees, low overpasses, and bridges not suitable manufacturer has no con - for the load. Contact the utility company if wires need to be moved. Do not allow trol over the site planning branches, bushes, or other foliage to scrape against the home as the home is moved and installation of the home to the site. Avoid ditches, berms, steep slopes, and soft ground. Identify and fill any unless the manufacturer is holes and soft spots into which the transporter's wheels may sink. Avoid moving over responsible for the home's steep changes in grade (20 degrees or more). installation. Final responsi- If required, provide for home storage and staging areas on the site. Plan the delivery bility for site preparation, and staging of home sections and materials so that after all deliveries are complete, including soil stability and home sections and materials can be accessed for use and installed in the appropriate frost heave control, lies with sequence. Orient home sections so they do not have to be rotated or excessively the installer. An improperly maneuvered during the installation process. Plan for temporary needs, such as prepared site may result in dumpsters, portable toilets, crew parking, delivery vehicle drop-offs and concrete the denial of a foundation - mixer deliveries. related warranty claim. Before moving the manufactured home to the site, inform the LAHJ 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. 9). Contact utilities for Fire separation. n. Comply locations of existing infrastructure, such as underground cables, pipes, and electrical with any LAHfire separa- lines. tion requirements or the re - When planning the site improvements, consider the following: quirements NFPA 501A, • The home location should be level. 2003 edition (Chapter 6). • 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. Consider future additions, such as screen rooms, porches, and awnings. • Site the home away from natural water paths. PREPARE CLOTHES DRYER DRYER VENTS If the home includes a clothes dryer, the components for ventilating the dryer are included with the home (but not necessarily installed) and a vent opening has been roughed in either in the wall or floor. (If a dryer is not installed, seal all dryer vent openings). Run the dryer vent to the outside through the exterior wall or through the floor to a point beyond the perimeter of the home, using materials approved by the clothes dryer manufac- turer (see Figure 90). Vent Below Floor rya W Vent Through Ededor Wall Clamob ,e Secured b Rimnaba ugh Skirting Install the vent as follows: In 1. Remove temporary caps. Remove any temporary seals and duct caps from the vent rough openings. 2. Install ductwork. Install ductwork using clamps (do not use screws or other fasteners that penetrate into the duct) and support the duct with metal straps connected to the floor joists or chassis at two feet o.c. or less. Ensure duct connections are internally overlapped to prevent inhibiting the flow of air and thereby causing lint accumulation. 3. Install cap and damper. Install an approved dryer vent cap with damper on the exterior termination of the duct. If the vent terminates at skirting, secure the cap to framing or skirting with sheet metal screws and seal edges with caulk or sealant. If the vent terminates through a wall, apply a bead of sealant to the back of the cap around the opening and secure with sheet metal screws to metal, hardboard or fiber cement siding or with wood screws 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 caulk), and at the bottom board using foam, mastic and/or tape specially made for that purpose. GAS DRYERS If the home was not fitted for a gas dryer, installing one requires substantial alteration to the home. Gas supply piping and adequate venting must be provided as specified by the dryer manufacturer and installed by a trained professional. Do not cut major struc- tural elements to accommodate a gas dryer. i! ii Venting exhaust systems. Exhaust vents must extend to the home's exterior through skirting. Termination of the dryer exhaust under- neath the home can cause condensation and moisture damage to the home. Lint and dust accumulation 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) , ! // Avoid damaging structural elements. Do not cut or otherwise damage struc- tural elements such as floor joists or wall studs for the installation 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 moisture drainage. fi[q Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 INSTALL EVAPORATIVE COOLER OPTION Install evaporative coolers (also known as swamp coolers) as follows: 1. Check suitability. Check the home's Comfort Cooling Certificate (may be included with the data plate) to confirm that the home is suitable for the installation of an evaporative cooler and if so, any equipment sizing guidance provided by the manu- facturer. Only install a roof mounted unit if the manufacturer has provided the home with a platform and electrical supply intended for this use. 2. Select equipment. Select a unit with a maximum blower capacity of 500 CFM. If the unit will be roof mounted, choose one with a maximum operational weight (in- cluding water) of 220 lbs. 3. Install. To install the unit, follow the manufacturer's instructions complying with the requirements of the coolers listing, all applicable local jurisdiction regulations and the requirements in this manual, whichever is more restrictive. 4. Secure roof -mounted cooler. To eliminate potential leaks with roof -mounted cool- ers, route guy wires over the side of the home and attach them to roof truss edge rails, rather than the roof itself. Do not attach guy wires to roof vents, flues, or other items protruding from the roof. 5. Install air supply. For roof -mounted units, install ceiling discharge grills no closer than three feet from a smoke alarm. For ground -mounted units, install ducts below the bottom board, with the exception of vertical risers into registers. Follow all ap- plicable crossover duct installation instructions (Connect Crossovers, STEP 1. CONNECT DUCTS, p. 49) when installing an under floor duct system to make ducts airtight. 6. Seal penetrations. To prevent water and air leakage into the home, take the follow- ing steps: For roof mounted units, seal all fastener penetrations, roof penetrations and the boot connecting the cooler to the roof opening. For ground -mounted coolers seal the bottom board where it is penetrated by vertical risers using foam, mastic and/or tape specially made for that purpose. 7. Connect water supply. Connect the cooler to an external water supply and attach an overflow hose to the accumulation pan. Route overflow water away from the home. 8. Connect wiring. Using wire nuts, connect the wires from a junction box (Figure 89) to the cooler and replace the cover on the box. Install coolers rated at 16 AMPS on a 20 AMP circuit and coolers rated at 12 AMPS max on a 15 AMP max circuit. Use one junction box per cooler and the following color codes for assigning wires: • White = Neutral • Yellow = Pump • Black = Low Fan • Red = High Fan • Green = Ground Figure 89. Roof mounted junction box 82 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION 6 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. Remove 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) so that water will not accumulate or stand underneath the home. Also, slope 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 conditions 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 "controlled fill" 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. V, LI! vZz 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. (Left) Crown the soil under the home to prevent y water ponding H use y V y y Figure 5. (Right) Direct runoff y ��yyy y away from the home y Aimm 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. 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 ground anchors 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 set- tle 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. • The water table must be below the lowest level of the planned support system/ 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 climactic condi- tions. Consult a geologist or the LAHJ if you are unsure of the water table level. if zz Soil. Inadequate soil bearing capacity or a support system mismatched to the soil char- acteristics can result in ex- cessive or differential set- tlement of the home, which can cause the home to go out of level, resulting in jammed doors and windows, cracks in finishes and rup- tured plumbing connections. PY CHAMPION 6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 11 • 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 become unlevel. If soils are expansive, contact a registered engineer, or registered ar- chitect 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.ctov) and/or the L.AHJ 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. 16 yZz 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 penetrometers. Pocket penetromet_ers do not work on sand or gravel. Use Table 4 to determine al- lowable pressure for these types of soils. If you en- counter 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 inaccurate reading. 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. Air Conditiadng or Heating Equipment Duct l ,I, ure Dun -I Dun support soars at 48' in. O.C. Urun um Clearance Bebnear and Ground to be4in PREPARE VENTILATION SYSTEM Prepare the whole -house ventilation system according to the ventilation system manufac- turer's instructions. Confirm that any fresh air intake ducts extend to the exterior and do not draw air from the crawlspace under the home. Do not allow any fresh air ventilation intake ducts to become kinked or restricted, forming a trap (Figure 88). PREPARE FUEL -BURNING WATER HEATER The water heater discharge and drip pan drains should have been installed in Connect Utilities (p.75). In homes with direct -vent water heaters (that utilize gas, oil, or other 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 spaced every 3-1/2 feet o.c. or less. Terminate the pipe facing downward a minimum of 12 inches above the ground surface and provide a screen on the pipe vent rap. Figure 87. Remote unit damperlocations Figure 88. Ducts connecting exterior heating and/or cool- ing equipment to the home , ' // Choosing pipe lengths. The appliance manufacturer may designate the length of the pipe run based on the pipe di- ameter and the number of turns in the pipe run. 12 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM L CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 1.1 Figure 86. 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 V IF!! 1! i 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. PREPARE HEATING SYSTEM If the home does not contain a factory installed heating appliance, install a remote Installing flue stacks with a hinged roof. If flue stack heating appliance according to INSTALL REMOTE HEATING AND COOLING components are installed EQUIPMENT, p.80. Prepare fuel -burning heating systems included with the home as above the finish roof line follows: (as is often the case with 1. Inspect for damage. Inspect the furnace and report any damage to the home hinged roofs), an Alterna- manufacturer. tive Construction letter is 2. High altitude. If the home is located more than 2,000 feet above sea level or as required along with a fol- indicated in the furnace manufacturer's instructions, derate gas furnaces 4% for low -up inspection. Contact each 1,000 feet above sea level. This work must be done by a qualified (and in the factory for guidance. some jurisdictions, licensed) technician. 3. Convert for LPG gas. If LPG gas (propane) will be used, convert the appliance Venting appliances to the from natural gas to LPG gas use. Conversion must be made by a qualified and outside. Vent to the exte- (if required by the LAHJ) licensed technician. rior of the home all com- 4. Install intake air pipe. Consult the appliance manufacturer's instructions for bustion appliances except maximum allowable pipe run length, requirements for air dampers, locations ranges and ovens. relative to expected snow levels (check with the LAHJ for expected snow levels), acceptable materials, pipe supports, and pipe termination requirements. Selecting ducts. Exterior 5. Install flue. For combustion appliances, install the flue roof cap and stack as- ductwork for remote units sembly as described in PREPARE FIREPLACES, Chimneys (p.84). must be provided by the in- staller or HVAC contractor. INSTALL REMOTE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT Ducts must be approved for exterior installation and Install remote units in compliance with all heating and cooling equipment requirements should be wrapped with in - in this chapter above and the following: sulation of at least R-4 un- 1. Locate connections to the home. Find the manufacturer -installed connectors, der a vapor barrier with a labels, or tags under the home indicating the required connection points for sup- perm rating of not greater ply and return air. If connectors are not provided nor location indicated, select a than one. (For ENERGY supply duct location such that there are approximately equal numbers of supply STAR homes, the R-value registers forward and rear of the connection point. Locate the return duct in the must be at least that speci- center of the home. tried on the manufacturers 2. Install ducts. Install the appropriate supply and return ducts (not provided) be- ENERGY STAR Site Instal- tween the remote unit and the home (Figure 88) making connections according to lation Checklist —generally the instructions for crossover ducts in Crossover Connections (p. 49). a minimum of R-6 or R-8.) 3. Install dampers. If installing a remote cooling unit in a home with a factory in- stalled furnace, install dampers between the furnace and the home's air duct system, and between the remote unit and the home's air duct system to prevent warm air in heating mode from escaping to the remote cooling unit and vice versa. TABLE 4. SOIL -BEARING CAPACITY BY SOIL TYPE Rock or hard pan (class 1) 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; silty gravel; medium dense course 1,500 sands; sandy gravel; very stiff silt, sand. clays (class 3) Clay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt (classes 4A and 413) 1,000 Uncompacted 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 pet, 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. (il 3' Figure 6. Average frost pene- tration depth (in feet) 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. 01 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOA CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 13 STEP 6. DETERMINE GROUND ANCHOR HOLDING CAPACITY 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 anchor helical plate. Augur the probe into the ground, and following the probe manufac- turer's instructions, take the torque wrench reading in the area where the anchors will be installed and at the depth of the anchor helix. If the soil varies in consistency across the site, then use the lowest reading. Based on this reading, consult the anchor manu- facturer's charts to select the anchor type(s). Prepare Appliances and Equipment Prepare Appliances and Equipment This chapter provides instructions for installing and/or 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. Follow the Stepsbelow: INSTALL. AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT PUMP (p. 79) PREPARE HEATING SYSTEM (p. 80) f INSTALL REMOTE. HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT (p. 80) gym! PREPARE VENTILATION SYSTEM (p. 81) PREPARE FUEL -BURNING WATER HEATER (p. 81) INSTALL EVAPORATIVE COOLER (p. 82) PREPARE CLOTHES DRYER (p. 83)��®,��..�•.�®.�.�a ,PREPARE SMOKE ALARMS (p. 84) PREPARE FIREPLACES (p. 84) PREPARE KITCHEN AND BATH APPLIANCES / FIXTURES (p. 86) INSTALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING (p. 87) INSTALL CEILING FANS AND LIGHTING (p. 87) TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (p. 88) INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT PUMP (if applicable) CENTRAL UNITS Install split system or unitary central air conditioners and/or heat pumps as follows: • 1. Check suitability. Check the home's Comfort Cooling Certificate (may be in- Use listed appliances. All appli- cluded with the data plate) to confirm that the home is suitable for installation of cable appliances must be listed or central air. If so, note the air distribution system's rated duct capacity (BTU/hr), certified by a nationally recognized any equipment sizing guidance provided by the manufacturer and information testing agency for the application provided to calculate the home's heat gain. for which the unit is intended and 2. Select equipment. Select equipment with a rated heating capacity (BTU/hr) not installed in accordance with the terms of its listing or certification. exceeding the maximum indicated on the home's data plate and a rated cooling Properly sizing equipment. capacity sized in accordance with Chapter 28'of the 1997 ASHRAE Handbook of Oversized cooling equipment can Fundamentals or ACCA Manual J, Residential Cooling Load, 8th edition. Informa- lower energy efficiency, reduce tion needed to calculate the home's heat gain can be found on the home's comfort comfort, shorten equipment life, coaling certificate. Choose equipment with a minimum circuit amperage (found on and may cause moisture pr the equipment rating plate) no greater than the branch circuit rating of the exterior lems in the home (including po air conditioningreceptacle Indicated on the adjacent to p (' � g), if present. tentially damaging the home's 's 3. Install A -coil. When installing a cooling A -coil in a down -flow furnace that incorpo- structure). Sizing guidance is pro- rates a fresh air intake duct, position the duct in the furnace cavity according to vided by the Manufactured Hous- the fumace manufacturer's instructions (Figure 86). For electric down -flow fur- ing Research Alliance Cooling naces, trim the ventilation duct as needed to allow installation of the A -coil and Equipment Sizing Guidelines secure the duct to the wall of the compartment or to the top of the A -coil. Do not available at www.mhrahome.om. restrict the flex duct opening; allow the duct insulation to contact the A -coil, or al- low the duct to become kinked, restricted, or configured to form a trap. 14 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION.6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 V.] 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. 4. Pressurize system. Pressurize the system with compressed air to six to eight ounces (3/8 to 1/2 psi, or 10 to 14 inches 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. 6. Rinse connections. Thoroughly rinse all tested connections with water to remove leak detection fluid. 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 are operating properly and set them to the desired temperatures. STEP 4. CONNECT OIL SERVICE Homes that are equipped with oil burning furnaces must have oil supply piping installed / and tested on site by a qualified professional in accordance with NFPA 31, Standard for A the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment, 2001 or the requirements of the LAHJ, which- ever is more stringent. The home manufacturer does not supply oil piping or tanks. Testing oil tanks. All oil OIL CONNECTION storage tank and piping in- stallations and tests must Consult the furnace manufacturer's instructions for proper pipe -sizing and installation meet all applicable local procedures. Where piping is run through the bottom of the home, ensure all holes in regulations and should be the bottom board are sealed tight with foam, mastic, and/or tape specially made for that made only by experienced, purpose and made rodent proof. qualified personnel. When equipping the home with an oil storage tank, comply with the following: • Install the pipe with a gradual slope toward the fill end or drain plug (if so equipped) to facilitate pumping or draining of water and sludge. • Provide a readily accessible approved manual shut-off valve at the outlet, in- stalled to close against the supply. • Equip the tank with an approved oil filter or strainer located downstream from the tank shut-off valve. Use a filter or strainer containing a sump with a drain to trap water. • Equip under ground tanks with a filler neck extending one foot above grade and a minimum 1-1/4 inch diameter vent pipe extending at least two feet above grade. • Locate the tank to be accessible for service and inspection, and safe from fire. and other hazards. • If the tank is located inside a compartment of the home, provide ventilation at the bottom of the compartment to permit diffusion of vapors. If the tank is fixed to the home, provide for filling and draining from the outside. • Insulate interior tanks from the structural members of the home. Provide tanks so installed with an outside fill and vent pipe and an approved liquid level gauge. • Install tanks that feed vaporizing type oil furnaces so that oil flows by gravity. To achieve efficient gravity flow, make sure that the bottom of the tank is at least 18 inches above the furnace oil control level. • Tanks for gun type oil furnaces (these furnaces include a fuel pump) may be installed above or below ground. OIL SYSTEM TESTING Before operating the system, fill the tank to capacity with the fuel to be burned and visu- ally check all ioints in the system for leakaoe. Replace (do not reoair) oarts that leak. Install Footings 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- ered in this manual. STEP 1. DESIGN POINT LOAD SUPPORTS (p. 15) STEP 2. DESIGN FRAME SUPPORTS (Homes Without Perimeter Blocking) (p. 19) STEP 3. DESIGN FRAME AND PERIMETER SUPPORTS (Homes With Perimeter Blocking) (p.20) STEP 4. SELECT FOOTING MATERIALS (p. 22) STEP 5. SIZE FOOTINGS (p. 22) STEP 6. INSTALL FOOTINGS (p. 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 perime- ter, marriage line and/or frame supports specifically for this home. If so, the diagram or tags take precedence over the directions provided in this manual. Create a sketch of the home that includes the exterior walls, the frame 1-beams and the marriage line(s), if a multi -section home. The sketch will be used in this chapter to locate each support, and note the size of the corresponding footing. Figure 7 is an example of such a support plan. Perimeter Piers As the location and load for each support is determined, note it on the sketch. When se- lecting locations for supports, keep in mind that increasing the spacing between supports will increase the load on that support and the size of the required footing. Figure 7. Example of support plan Ili Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPI0A Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 15 DETERMINE LOCATIONS Point loads 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 fol- lowing examples: (1) Exterior doors on side walls at both sides of each door (blocking is not required at exterior doors on non -bearing end walls). (2) Other exterior wall openings four feet and greater at both sides of each opening (including multiple windows that total four feet wide or more without intermediate supports, even if individual windows are less than four feet). (3) Marriage line openings four feet or greater at both sides of each opening (where marriage line openings are greater than 10 feet, intermediate supports must be placed at maximum 10 feet on center). (4) Marriage line pier at corner of offset. (5) Load -bearing porch posts. (6) Under heavy (400 Ibs or greater) items, such as heavy furniture, waterbeds, fireplaces and large fish tanks. (7) Tags require 3 perimeter piers under each end as shown. (8) Perimeter piers required under front and rear of homes with front crossmember and rear frame recessed over 9 inches. (9) Pier each end of walk -a -bay over 16 inches out from home. Off Set Notes • Roof of offset section must have center peak • Maximum offset without center peak is 4 feet in Wind Zane I. • All other offsets need installation addendum. • Offset shall be tied down and piered as a single section for that portion of the home. Also, pier shall be placed at the inside comer where floors join (4). 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 floorjoists) and so noted in the documentation provided with the home. Figure 8 and Figure 9 identify typical point load support locations. Waster (2) D. Piers(1) _OF alk-A-Bay Piers (9) N_ Heavy Lwd Pitt (6) Martla9e Well Piero (3) Comer ORsetl Par (4) Figure 8. Typical point -load -- support locations Frame recess Piers (6) ►\ P rn Post Piers (5� Oft Set D. Fero TT.g Perimeter Piers (7) 1. Inspect vents. Assure that all exhaust vents on gas -fired equipment are se- curely connected and that roof jacks and stacks have not come loose during transit and they are properly installed. 2. Review appliance instructions. Review each appliance manufacturers in- structions before the home is connected to the gas supply. Most gas appli- ances 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 85). 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 supply source exceeds, or could exceed this pressure, install a regulator if re- quired 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. Full Flow Shuloff Valve Required (Supplied By Others) T Source of Gas TESTING Union (Supplied By Others) Test the gas piping system in the following two ways: 1) piping only and 2) entire sys- tem. Consult with the LAHJ for any additional testing or start-up requirements. Before testing is begun, the temperature of the ambient air and the piping should be approximately the same. Conduct the tests when and where air temperatures will re- main constant. Piping only test (all appliances isolated) 1. Isolate appliances. Isolate all appliances from the system by closing all ap- pliance shut-off valves. 2. Attach gauge. Attach to the home's gas inlet a mercury manometer or slope gauge calibrated in increments of not more than 1/10lb. 3. Pressurize system. Using an air compressor, pressurize the system with compressed air to three psi and isolate the pressure source from the system. 4. Monitor pressure. Monitor the pressure for at least 10 minutes. 5. Check for leaks. If pressure drops below three psi, check for leaks by apply- ing a non -corrosive, ammonia -free gas leak detection fluid to the joints at all valves, appliance connections, and crossover connections (do not use dish washing detergents, soap, or other household chemicals). If bubbles form, tighten the connection and recheck. 6. Repair leaks. If leaks persist, replace defective pipes or fittings with sound material and retest. 7. Release pressure. Release pressure and open all appliance shut-off valves. 8. Rinse connections. Thoroughly rinse all tested connections with water to remove leak detection fluid. Figure 85. Gas service con- nection 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. 16 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIONAW CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 77 TESTING pressure is explosive. Ex - After testing the electrical system and connecting the water lines check the water sys- ercise extreme caution and tem for leaks using one of the procedures described below. Before testing, close all notify all site personnel of water faucets, spigots, and toilet -tank float valves. the test. Wear protective eyewear and take precau- Hydrostatic (preferred): tions to prevent impact 1. Fill water heater. Confirm that the water heater tank is full of water. damage to the system 2. Pressurize system. Connect a hydrostatic pump, valve, and gauge to the lo- while the test is in progress. Do not pneumatically test cation shown in Figure 83. Pressurize the system with water at 100 psi, and CPVC systems. then isolate it from the pressure source. Bleed all air from the highest and far- GuarPned sally test Flow Guard Gold Goldthest points in the system. systems only at low pres- 3. Hold pressure. Monitor the pressure for at least 15 minutes. sure levels (20 psi or less). 4. Fix leaks. If the pressure drops below 100 psi, locate and correct any leaks Pressurizing water lines. by cutting out and discarding bad pipe sections or joints and installing new When pressurizing the wa- pipe or joints with couplings. ter system, connect the 5. Repeat. Repeat the test until all leaks have been eliminated. pump to a location above a closed shut-off valve so as Pneumatic: not to introduce pressure 1. Bypass water heater. Bypass the hot water heater by disconnecting the hot into the municipal water outlet and cold inlet water lines from the water heater and joining them to- supply. gether. This will protect the hot water tank from damage and protect those in- Toilet -Tank Water Level. volved in the test from possible injury. Adjust toilet tank water 2. Pressurize system. Connect an air pump and pressure gauge to the water level to level indicated us - inlet, pressurize the system to 100 psi and isolate the pressure source from ing the water level adjust - the system. ment screw located on the 3. Hold pressure. Monitor the pressure for least 15 minutes. If the pressure toilet tank float valve. drops below 100 psi, locate any leaks by applying soapy water to the connec- tions and looking for bubbles. 4. Fix leaks. Correct any leaks by cutting out and discarding bad pipe sections or joints and installing new pipe orjoints with couplings. 5. Retest. Repeat the procedure until all leaks have been eliminated. 6. Restore connections. Reconnect the water heater and the water supply. FREEZE PROTECTION FOR UNOCCUPIED HOMES If the home is to be left unheated in cold weather, protect water lines from freezing as follows: 1. Disconnect supply. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water sup- ply 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 any exterior faucets) and let them drain completely. 4. Drain toilets. Flush toilets and drain water tanks completely. 5. Close faucets. Close all water faucets with the exception of one. 6. Connect compressor. Connect 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 throughout the home. 8. Disconnect compressor. After the entire system has been drained of all water, disconnect the air supply and close the water inlet valve. 9. Pour anti -freeze. Pour 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 liquid petroleum gas (LPG, also known as propane) for water Installing gas lines. Only or space heating, cooking or other appliances, follow the procedure described below: qualified professionals may connect and test gas service. Odor or Operdng Less Than ae m, h Wath comelned span (A+B) RdeSpran7l I Ra eBunn CorNnuous Rd, Beam Waa pore man iem.mWarnspano anc sp n Main FBeam CALCULATE LOADS Use Table 5 and SA to determine the loads on point -load supports. For each support, find the columns with the appropriate roof load and section width. Find the row(s) correspond- ing to the span (see Figure 9 for guidance on determining spans — if a support is shared by spans on both sides, add the respective loads together to arrive at the total load under that point). When ridge beam is continuous over support, multiply load by 1.25. The number in the columns under the "M" and "P" headings are the loads for supports along the marriage line and perimeter respectively (point loads in the center of a section, i.e. not along a marriage line or perimeter wall, require the load in the "P" column). Inter- polation for openings between those shown in the table is permitted. Note the required loads next to each point load support on the sketch. •M = Marriage Line, P = Perimeter (For piers supporting one floor at marriage line, use'% the above loads) Figure 9. Typical point -load support locations along the marriage line Maximum home eaves. are 16 inches for 14 wide or less, and 12 inches for wider sections. D. R. KELLER 14654 October 1. 2008 76 Manufacturer's Installation Manual. 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I; - " - 4200 3870 4800 4320 6460 3870 5140 6300 +; 5160q 7200 l 5760,�8190 8400 6450 9600 7200 10920 6960 10270 105006 7740,i12000; 12600 - 14400 - - - 15400 147ao' - - I 3950 5870 4400 6070 4660 6940 4160 5520 j� 88� 00 i 6160 ,( 9100 V 6� 530 10400 ij 6240_ 7100 11740 7920 12140 - 13870 - 14670 ;; - ii 15170 - „ - - E •M = Marriage Line, P = Perimeter (For piers supporting one floor at marriage line, use 1/ the above loads) D. R. KELLER 14654 c • (Normal Hose Bo (Not Suppled) Conned TOT ' Here For Water System Test ervce • Connection f Not Supplied) Locate Water Riser Undemeator —-I aShut Off Adjacent too Hama 1Vahebe (Not (Not Supplied) 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 pro- vided and the accompanying instructions run a drain line from the water heater drip pan through the wall or floor to the exterior of the crawl space. Terminate the line between six and 24 inches above grade. (Figure 84). Make the termination point rodent proof. '^L ` 7. Insulate. In areas subject to freezing temperatures, protect with insulation or �k"Lo heat tape pipes, valves and pressure reducers that are exposed to the outdoors; Kand pipes in water heater compartments with non -insulated doors. Connect heat October 1, 2008 tape to the electrical outlet under the home near the water supply inlet. Figure 83. Water system connection ®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 caus- ing them to fail. Figure 84. Water heater drip pan and drain , ' // 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 water lines. Only use pneumatic (air) testing when hydrostatic testing is not practical. Air under 18 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION1111 CHAMPION111 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 75 • Use exterior equipment and enclosures listed as weatherproof and entrance conductors listed for wet locations. • The grounding bar may be installed separate from the neutral bar for pur- poses of testing the electrical system. • The grounding bar may be isolated during the electrical check and re- attached, after the tests are completed. • Check with the local electrical utility to verify meter base requirements and lo- cations and distances for the main panel and meter box. • The field installed meter base enclosure must be installed in accordance with its listing. 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. Entl . lam' 114- Between . n n W Betw Ercb... AW EztenorWaO STEP 2. CONNECT WATER SERVICE CONNECTION To connect the home's water system to the water source, identify the water inlet lo- cated under the home (usually below the water heater compartment or utility room) and follow the procedure described below (refer to Figure 83): 1. Flush pipe. Flush field -installed water piping free of all debris prior to connec- tion to the home's water inlet. 2. Clean threads. Ensure that pipe threads are clean. 3. Install pressure -reducing valve. If the local water supply exceeds 80 psi in- stall a pressure -reducing valve. 4. Connect valve. Install a main shut-off valve between the water supply and the inlet on the home. Locate the riser for the shutoff valve underneath or ad- jacent to the home. Select a full flow gate or ball shutoff valve, or equivalent valve. To prevent the possibility of fresh water contamination install an anti - siphon valve on all field installed exterior faucets. Figure82. Meterbase clearances. 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. Maximum water pressure. The water system for the home was designed for a maximum inlet pressure of 80 psi. STEP 2. DESIGN FRAME SUPPORTS (Homes Without Perimeter Blocking) DETERMINE LOCATIONS All homes require regularly spaced supports along all main frame I -beams. Select spac- ing between supports and sketch them on the support plan. Keep in mind that frame sup- ports under homes with 8" deep I -beams may be no more than eight feet apart. Those under homes with 10" or 12" deep I -beams may be no more than 10 feet apart. Generally, greater distances between supports will require larger footings. Figure 10 shows typical frame support locations. Door Piers ame i' // Spacing frame supports. There must be a support located near the end of each I-beam such that there is no more than 24 inches of beam past the edge of the support. Nall Piers Figure 10. Typical support locations for homes not requiring regularly spaced ers perimeter supports CALCULATE LOADS Use Table 6 to determine the loads on frame supports. Find the column with the appro- priate roof load and section width. Find the row corresponding to the selected support spacing. The number in the intersecting cell is the load. Loads on all frame supports can be assumed to be equal if support spacing is equal. However, if different support spacings are used then each support with a different spac- ing should be calculated separately. Note the location and load required of each support on the sketch. 74 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPI0A CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 19 STEP 3. DESIGN FRAME AND PERIMETER SUPPORTS (Homes With Perimeter Blocking) DETERMINE LOCATIONS Depending on design and location, some homes require regularly spaced perimeter supports along all of the sidewalls and marriage walls in addition to frame supports. This will be indicated on the data plate and/or documents included with the home. If required, perimeter supports are only needed on bearing walls. Bearing walls are those walls that support the ends of roof trusses or rafters (typically sidewalls and mar- riage walls but not end walls of main units or sidewalls of tag units). To minimize the number of required perimeter supports, space them evenly between point load supports as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 (but not under spans). These figures identify typical support locations for homes requiring perimeter supports. Piers (Step 1) CALCULATE LOADS Use Table 7 to determine the loads on frame and perimeter supports for homes requir- ing perimeter blocking. Find the column with the appropriate roof load and section width. Find the group of rows corresponding to the selected support spacing. The val- ues in the intersecting cells are the loads for the frame, perimeter, and marriage line supports respectively. Loads on supports of a given type (frame, perimeter, or marriage) can be assumed to be equal if support spacing is equal. However, if different support spacings are used then each support with a different spacing should be calculated separately. Note the location and load required of each support on the sketch. A Pro 0 zz Spacing frame supports. There must be a support located near the end of each I-beam such that there is no more than 24 inches of beam past the edge of the support. Figure 11. Typical support locations for homes requiring perimeter supports Figure 12. Typical marriage line support locations for homes requiring perimeter supports Sevin Entry Main Pa,9 (May Be Above Or Balow (iiived) Enclosure Neuie Service Head Equipment Bus Ben Ground Bus Bar Meter By utliv Mround esi Fr C°mFerrY Ground From Meter Enclosure DlsmmeC Not lnstiled OlBtomed GroundToChassi tug —2'Contltit (Fused) — TO Chassis Metallic Conduit Or Fdtlrygs To Be Effectively Guavded To Equipment Guard Bleck -'HOr TOAOrB Red -'HOr TOAOrB While To Neutral Bus Be, Ground To Equipment Gresad Mae Panel Service EMosure 'Abo,e atlb Neutral Bus Bart u u II I Company" BeMee W 4 EGrounat qu,p eol B- Bar 333 H Htl iv-l+ Melerey ary Mele Ends. Bang Strap Intause By MenulebNer To O,asse Ta GIou,G,g Rod Town Me�aacCadukQFlWngs TO Be t l EeecAeyGmu.dnEgu,med Bbck-'IOr TOAQO Gmud Red- Wr ToAOrB Wheat To Neutral Bus Bar In all cases, a grounding electrode conductor and a ground wire must be installed ac- cording to the following specifications: 1. Grounding wire to be per Table 27 provided by the manufacturer. If manufacturer provides a minimum 112 inch EMT or conduit raceway, the #6 minimum bare cop- per wire is provided by the retailer for installation. 2. The clamp connecting the grounding wire to the electrode shall be suitable for di- rect burial and located flush or below ground level. 3. Use a listed 5/8 inch diameter by eight foot long iron electrode or nonferrous rod of at least 112 inch diameter by eight feet long for grounding (larger sizes may be re- quired by the LAHJ due to soil impedance). 4. Drive the electrode to a depth of not less than eight feet so that at least eight feet of the electrode is in contact with the soil. 5. When rock is encountered, the electrode may be driven at an angle not to exceed 45 degrees from vertical or buried in a trench that is at least 2-1/2 feet deep. FIELD INSTALLED METER BASE When a meter base is installed in the field, Figure 82 and the following requirements must be adhered to: Install the meter base according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use straps to support any conduit. Do not use the meter base equipment for support. Figure 80. Electrical feeder connection when meter has a disconnect installed (typi- cally more than 6 feet from service electric panel). Figure 81. Meterbase wiring when there is no separate disconnect installed (typically within 6 feet of service elec- tric panel). 20 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 ►Lg1 FEEDER CONNECTIONS Feeder connections are made from above or from below the home as follows: i , /, From above — mast weatherhead feeder Power supply. A large The routing, connection, and support of the service drop must meet local codes. enough power supply must Homes equipped this way contain all necessary conduits to the electrical distribution be available at the site. An panel. However, the feeder conductors (not provided with the home) are installed on inadequate power supply site. If the masthead is located above the roof overhang, allow a minimum clearance of may result in improper op - eight feet above all roof points that the conductors pass over. There are two exceptions eration of and possible to this rule: (1) The vertical clearance may be reduced to three feet if the roof has a damage to motors and ap- minimum slope of 4 in 12; and (2) The vertical clearance may be reduced to 18 inches pliances. It may also in - if no more than four feet of service -drop conductors pass above the roof overhang, and crease electricity costs. if they terminate at a through -the -roof raceway or approved support. A minimum clear- ance must also be provided from the final grade to the service -drop conductors. This measurement may vary from 10 feet to 18 feet; depending on the types of traffic antici- pated below the service drop (refer to the NEC). Unless impractical, locate service heads above the point of attachment of the service -drop conductors and make them rain -tight. If individual conductors do not extend downward, form drip loops. From below— underside junction box feeder 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 service entrance cable enters the crawl space. Install properly -sized service entrance conductors from the main power supply to the panel board. Depending on the location of the main panel board inside the home, or the point at which the service entrance conductors enter the crawl space, a separate service disconnect may be required. Re- fer to Table 27 for the conductor and junction box requirements. The installer must provide the supply connection including the feeder conductors, junction box, and con- duit 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 measured 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. 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- Grounding the electrical carrying metal parts to the electrical system in the home at a single point. system. Do not provide electrical power until the Each neutral conductor must be connected to the system grounding conductor on the grounding electrode is in - the supply side of the main disconnect in accordance with Articles 250.24, 250.26, and stalled and connected. 250.28 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-2005. When the meter base is not on the house never use the Where the meter base has a disconnect (typically when the meter is more than 6 feet neutral conductor of the from the service electric panel, although this may vary by LAHJ) the ground and neutral feeder cable as a ground should be bonded at that disconnect and then grounded to the driven earth wire. ground. Four wires will leave the service electric panel to the disconnect. Three wires will enter the disconnect from the meter base (refer to Figure 80). Where there is no disconnect on the meter base or between the meter base and ser- vice electric panel (typically when the meter is within 6 feet from the service electric panel, although this may vary by LAHJ), the main circuit breaker in the service electric panel becomes the first disconnect. In this case, the neutral and ground are bonded in the service electric panel and connected to the driven earth ground from the service electric panel. Three wires lead between the meter base and the service electric panel (refer to Figure 81) TABLE 7. LOAD ON FRAME AND PERIMETER SUPPORTS FOR HOMES REQUIRING PERIMETER BLOCKING _ lbs. '' Roof Live Load and Nom net Section Width '' 1400 1600 1820 2100 1400 1600 1820 2100 950 1060 1140 1290 12]0 7410 1520 1720 1540 1760 2010 2310 2060 2350 2670 3080 2100 — - - - 24DO 2730 _ 3150 - - 2100 - - - 2400 _ 2730 _ 3150 1420 1590 1700 1940 1900 2120 2270 2580 2800 3200 3640 4200 2800 3200 3640 4200 1900 _ 2120 2270 2580 7 2530- 2820 r 3030 3440 3500 ! 4000 4550 5250 3500 4000 4550 5250 t Maximum .1• Roof Live Load and Nominal Section Width PSF Live Load spacing Location 12 Wide 1400 14 Wide 1600 16 Wide 1820 18 Wide 2100 12 Wide 1400 14 Wide 1600 16 Wide 1820 - 1580 1760 1890 2150 'i 2210 2470 - 2650 2570 2940 3340 3850 3600 4110 4680 - 21D0 24M 2730 3150 2100 2400 2730 2370 2640 2840 3220 3320 3700 3970 - 2800 3200 3640 4200 2800 3200 3540 - 3160 ° 3520 3780 4290 4420 4930 j 5290 I 3500 400D i; 4550 5250 3500 4000 " 4550 maximum Roof Live Load and Nominal Seceion Width 120 PSF Live Load spacing Location 1�, Fmme 1400 1600 1820 - 1400 1600 1400 1600 4 it penniate, 2840 3170 Ei 3400 3470 3880 4100 r' 4580 ®"-- 4620 5280 6010 - 5650 6460 6680 7630 2100 2400 2730 4 21DO 'i 2400 1! 2100 24D0 4260 4760 5100 - 5210 5810 6150 - 2800 3200 3640 - 2800 3200 2800 3200 5680 6340 - 3500 1 4000 ° 4550 d 3500 4000 3500 4000 D. R. KELLER 14654 October 1, 2008 72 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPIOA Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 STEP 4. SELECT FOOTING MATERIAL Select one of the products and materials from Table 8 for the footings. TABLE 8. FOOTING MATERIALS . ..Specification Minimum 6" thick poured -in -place concrete pads, slabs, or ribbons with at least a Poured concrete All soil types 28-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" thick nominal precast concrete pads meeting or exceeding ASTM C Pre -cast concrete ,All soil types "90-02a, Standard Specification for Load Bearing Concrete Masonry Units, without s: reinforcement, with at least a28-day compressive strength of 2,500 psi. 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. Proprietarysystems iConsult system manufaclurer•iConsult system manufacturer. 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: 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. 12). 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 CONFIGURATION :Height Configuration MaAn' .-. Less than 35 in (except corner :'Single -stack blocks with long. side 8,000 lbs. piers more. than 3 blocks high) perpendicular to I-beam - `16,000 Between 36 in and 67 in and cor- Double, interlocked blocks lbs. ner piers over 3 blocks high 54 in or less :Single -stack blocks with long side parallel, to perimeter rail (rim joist) -8,000 Ibs, 54 in or less Single -stack blocks with long side 8,000 Ibs. perpendicular to the marriage line Between 54 in and 80 inch Double, interlocked blocks i1 `y16,000 tbs ;f // Frost protection. When se- lecting footing materials, bear in mind the need for frost protection. Not all foot- ing materials are suitable for freezing climates... October 1, 2008 Connect Utilities This chapter contains procedures and requirements for the connection and testing of utility hook-ups. Responsibility for making utility connections varies by location. Consult the LAHJ and the utility before connecting the home to any utilities. STEP 1. CONNECT ELECTRICAL SERVICE(p71) 1 STEP 2 CONNECT WATER SERVICE (p...74) l STEP 3. CONNECT GAS SERVICE (p. 76) STEP 4. CONNECT OIL SERVICE (p. 78) 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 approved by the LAHJ. FEEDER WIRE AND EQUIPMENT SIZES The current rating (in amperes) of the home can be found on the tag located on the outside next to the feeder or service entrance, and on the electrical distribution panel. Using this information, determine the required feeder wire size from Table 27. 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 27. ELECTRICAL FEEDER WIRE AND EQUIPMENT SIZES FOR COPPER CONDUCTORS Max immurn Size Conductors (Cu) Brea r 8,z ke Neutr at Feeder Junction Raceway 8' White Green j box size Conduit rRed, I I are DiameterMain 50 ii 35 ; NA 1 j' #4 AWG #8 AWG c. #10 AWG y; #8 100 70 10x10x4 1-1/4 #4 AWG #4 AWG #8 AWG #8 200 .' 140 10x16x4 f _ 2 -' 210 AWG 1/0 AWG '' _#6AWG j, #4 225 158 10x16x4 2 3/0 AWG 2/0 AWG #4 AWG #4 400 :[ 280 4 10x24x4 a 3 •, 400 kcmil �' 300 kcmil #3 AWG t) 1/0 v� Special precautions when installing electrical ser- vice. Installation of the electric power to the home can cause exposure to live electrical circuits. Exposure to live electrical circuits or improper grounding of the conductor in the panel board may result in severe shack or passible electro- cution. A qualified installer must make the connections for the electric power. October 1, 2008 22 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual- October 2008 71 Figure 79. End wall frame anchor attachment method STEP 6. TIGHTEN AND ADJUST STRAPS After all anchors have been installed and pre -tensioned, recheck all anchor straps to assure that they are tight and that the anchor shafts have remained in contact with the stabilizer plates. Do not over -tension straps. TABLE 10. FOOTING DIMENSIONS I Maximum ..Cast-m-place Footing Capacity I min. thickness (in.) 256 16 x 16 66 1680 6 1680 384 24 x 16 L�. �.6_J 2530F 2530 576 24 x 24 8 3600 66 3800 rrr 1024 32 z 32 12 6040 i o 1 6400 1296 36 x 36 14 7420 10 7870 2304 46 x 48 20 8000 16 12800 256 16 x 16 6 2570 6 2570 384 24 x 16 3660 3860 rr 576 24 x 24 8 5600 6 5800 1024 32 x 32 12.. 8000 ® 9950 1296 36 x 36 - - 10 12370 2304 48 x 48 !� F 7 16 16000 256 16 x 16 6 3460 63460 384 24 x 16 5200 l_.. 5200 576 24 x 24 8 7600 6 7800 rrr 1024 32 x 32 12 8000 13510 1296 36 x 36 - - 10 16000 2304 48 x 48- 256 16 x 16 6 4350 6 4350 384 24 x.16 � 6530 � 6$30 576 24 x 24 8 8000 9800 rr �6 1024 96 36 x 36 - - - 212304 48 x 48 ����� -. 256 16 x 16 6 5240 6 5240 384 24 x 16 © 7860 7860 576 24 x 24 8 8000 6 11800 rrr 1024 32 x 32 ��� 16000 1296 36 x 36 - - - - 2304 - 256 16 x 16 6 7020 6 5240 384 24 x 16 8000 7860 576 24 x 24 - - 6 11800 rrr 1024 32 x 32 ��� 16000 1296 36 x 36 - - - - 2304 48 x 48- Note: The capacity values listed have been reduced by the dead load of the concrete footing. OF KEHIG� Design footings to comply with the following additional requirements: • Design each footing at least slightly larger than the base of the pier it supports. �P,� 0. R. �< + KELLER • To keep footings directly under 1-beams and other support points, size them slightly + 14654 s larger than the minimum required area to allow slight adjustment of the pier location Frs°/STEP``��'W during home installation. rONAU • Design footings with a footing extension (projection beyond the base of the pier) no /n greater than the footing thickness (Figure 13). Increase footing thickness if necessary. October 1, 2008 70 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 23 a• s^ ^ 4= a Ty YESByI%iniwledss NO Than lThickness Mom Or Less 4' 8' Spit Footing Extends YES Less Than One ThM Its Width 16• Block 16' 1 16• za• Z4' Split Footing Extends NO Mare Than One Thud Its Wdih NO YES�r� • 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. STEP 6. INSTALL FOOTINGS Construct the footings as follows: • Maintain the distance between adjacent 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 lo- cations. If plumbing, electrical, mechanical equipment interferes, place sup- ports 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. 4x4 Or 2-2x4'S On Edgi Tooetherl Spanning tiff Flo Rim Plate 1e'f From E Figure 13. Maximum footing extensions Placing Concrete anchors. If anchors will be placed in concrete, follow instructions in Install Stabilizing Sys- tem (p. 60) to determine anchor layout. Either place anchors immediately after the concrete has been poured or drill them in after the concrete has set. Figure 14. Perimeter supports 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 (approximately 21/2 inches per turn or 71/2 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 turns may not fit within the U-channel of the an- chor head. Follow the procedure outlined in Figure 78. sert the sion bottiraothe Place O or open end anchor head nnand sway attach Osh kt he of the tension txll and bend O wrestrap through the slotted Usn h�notate5/16'socket clockwise, wreppkg the hex nut up to 90°. the strap around the tension bola. OOnce tensioned tolbspdntihat ceunterabckwise resistance appears, use a 5'8^ open end wrench to hold the square neck while repositioning the 15r16• tensioning wrench to cadinus tensioning. Repealasnequied. OOnce ru0y tenoned, afign the square neck of the botwilh the square mcess in theanctxxMad and tghten the hex nut. This A draw the two togetherand bck the system Into final positbn If approved by the manufacMcr, double head anchors may be used for both diagonal and vedical tie -down strap tensioning. Tension the diagonal tie-downstnp first Follow Steps 3 through 7to batafi straps to anchorhead. Figure 78. Procedure for connecting the strap to frame and anchor 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 112 inch). This is called packing the plate and it will yield the Anchor head location. As cats strongest resistance (the bottom of the anchor head should be maximum 1/4 the anchor is u P p to inch above the top of the stabilizer plate). meet the stabilizer plate, the head of the anchor will rise. In its final position, the bottom of the anchor head END WALL FRAME ANCHORS should be no more than 1/4 Attach straps to the bracket welded by the manufacturer to the frame (Figure 79). If no inch above the top of the brackets have been installed, use approved beam clamps designed specifically for this stabilizer plate. purpose, available from anchor suppliers. Connect straps to anchors following same procedure as for sidewall frame anchors. When more than one anchor per frame is re- quired, use swivel brackets and space anchors a minimum of48 inches o.c. 24 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMP10A CHAMP10A Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 69 STEP 5. INSTALL STRAPS Fallow the instructions below to connect straps from the home to sidewall frame, end wall frame and vertical anchors. Always protect straps at sharp corners including around I -beams with radius clips or other methods (Figure 75). Radius clips may be fabricated from 26ga (min) by 1 1/- inch wide galvanized steel strap formed to fit around corners. 1 ,\\No Longitudal \ Bracket Prated Topend BUMmdBeamd N I 1 Strap is Wrapped AmuM Beam '` 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 configuration. Overlap straps by 12 inches, ap- plying 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 IJC SIDEWALL FRAME ANCHORS Install straps to sidewall frame anchors as follows: r Splice Vot -ermitted 1. Connect strap to home. Connect one end of the strap to the home connec- tion point using approved buckles or clips (swivel or hook clip preferred). 1OWrap strap arotmdmain beam q rho�d ay 2O Connect hook tolopof main beam and connect other end of strap to anchor head. Figure 75. Radius clips Figure 76. Tie -down strap splice Figure 77. Strap to beam connection i ' // Strap to beam connection. Regardless of the strap sup- pliers recommendations, the strap must be connected to the top of the main beam to pre- vent damage to the structure. • 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. 10). Place the bottom of the footings below the frost line (insulated foundations and mono- lithic 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. ®Excavation. If excavation is required, mark the footing locations on the ground with stakes before beginning to dig. M Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual- October 2008 25 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, 26) STEP 2. EXCAVATE (p, 26) STEP 3. CONSTRUCT THE FOOTING OR SLAB (p. 26) STEP 4. CONSTRUCT THE PERIMETER WALL (p. 26) STEP 5. INSTALL INTERIOR SUPPORTS (p. 27) STEP 6. DAMP PROOF FOUNDATION WALL (p. 27) STEP 7. BACKFILL AND GRADE (p. 27) 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 Install Footings, p. 15. • 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 Excavate for the foundation, properly disposing of the earth that is not needed for backfill or site -grading purposes. STEP 3. CONSTRUCT THE FOOTINGS OR SLAB Construct 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 -place 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 Exterior Work, STEP 3 INSTALL SKIRTING (p. 90). i,/!Y*Jq Z/ Using engineered designs. This section is NOT in- tended to provide a com- plete design for a buildable foundation. A complete de- sign must be obtained that is suitable for the local area and sealed by a professional engineer or registered archi- tect, licensed in the state. Foundation ready home. Make sure that homes to be installed on a basement or a crawlspace have been or- dered with a recessed frame or as foundation -ready, where the frame is designed to avoid interference 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 conditions. A ge- ologist can perform an algae test to determine the water table level. The foundation design must account for a high water table: Sidewall Frame Tie -Down Strap Ground Anchor with Stabilizer Plate Stabilizer Plate Configuration Stabilizer plate configurations Figure 73 are suitable for homes in all wind zones. An- chors may be installed after the home is set. A stabilizer device, typically an ABS or metal plate, is used to prevent the top of the anchor from slicing through the soil when the load is applied. Stabilizer plates are available in a variety of widths. Choose the widest plate that can be driven into the soil to maximize resistance to movement. The LAHJ may have stabilizer plate requirements. Install anchors with stabilizer plates as follows: 1. Locate anchor. Select a location for the anchor under the home but within four inches of the exterior wall Figure 74. Avoid locations that will interfere with skirting. FBeam 2. Install anchor. To assure that the anchor attachment point will end up at the stabilizer plate, start the anchor insertion approximately 12 inches back from the desired location if using a 48 inch long anchor, or approximately 16 inches if using a 60 inch long anchor. Install the anchor at about 15 degrees off verti- cal, with the head tilted away from the home. Install the anchor to a depth of approximately one half its length. 3. Drive stabilizer plate. Drive the stabilizer plate into the ground to its full depth at the point determined in Step 1. 4. Complete anchor installation. Screw the anchor the rest of the way into the ground. The finished anchor must be installed to its full depth. VERTICAL ANCHORS To install vertical anchors, screw the anchor into the ground directly under the strap at- tachment point on the home until the bottom of the anchor head is flush with the ground or no more than one inch above grade. Figure 73. Stabilizer plate configuration Figure 74. Determining an- chor and stabilizer plate loca- tion ®Soil depression. Do not locate anchor heads in soil depressions where water may pool. Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION b Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 67 Near Beam Frame Tc Down Vernal silm T"men (Vru Zone ll and 111 0*) Near Beam France Tie-Ddm (omunwind Zmes II and IID vemul sidaxTl TiaDerm(VAnd Zones 0 and III orm Ground Anchor - F a Beam Frame Tell( Added Amon Near Beam ar tarel Ex needs 6G' As Indicalsd By STEP 3. SELECT ANCHORS Figure 72. Lateral tie -down con - Use the torque probe results from Prepare the Site, STEP 5. DETERMINE SOIL- figurations BEARING CAPACITY AND FROST LINE (p. 12) and the anchor manufacturer instruc- tions; select the type and length of anchor to use. The installed ground anchor size (length) must be listed (i.e. approved) for the soil class. Make sure the anchor is of sufficient length such that the top of the helix is below the frost line. Select a shaft diameter sufficient to resist excessive torsion, "ring -off' (when the helix or anchor head separates from shaft) or shaft splitting. Consult the anchor supplier for guidance. Review all of STEP 4. INSTALL ANCHORS (p. 66) and STEP 5. INSTALL STRAPS (p. 68) before making final anchor selections to determine when single -headed vs. double -headed anchors should be used. Follow the specifications in Table 26 when se- lecting stabilizing system components. ANCHOR SYSTEM MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS Anchors must be tested and listed to resist aminimum ultimate load of 4,725 Ibs and a minimum allowable working load of 3,1501bs or ultimate and corresponding working load limited by soil conditions and anchor length. The working load is the maximum load the designer can use. Ground anchors must be provided with protection against weather deterioration and corrosion at least equivalent to that provided by a coating of zinc on steel of not less than 0.30 oz per sq it of surface coated. Straps must be minimum 1-1/4" x 0.035" zinc -coated (0.30 oz per sq it) steel strapping conforming to ASTM D3953-97, Type 1, Grade 1, Finish B with a minimum allowable working load capacity of 3,150 Ibs and a minimum ultimate load of 4,725 Ibs. Slit or cut edges of zinc -coated strapping do not need to be zinc coated. The size and type of stabilizer plate, required by the ground anchor manufacturer, will be specified in the anchor manufacturer's instructions. Stabilizer plates must be provided with protection • against weather deterioration and corrosion at least equivalent to that provided by a coating of zinc on steel of not less than 0.30 oz per sq it of surface coated. Alternatively, ABS stabilizer plates may be used when listed and certi- STEP 4. INSTALL ANCHORS Before beginning anchor installation, check for obstructions under the home such as @Grading piers and frame members that may interfere with the tie down strapping. Check with area utility companies to determine the location of underground utilities, such as electrical around anchors. Anchor and phone lines, and water, sewer, and gas pipes that may be buried in potential an- heads should not rest in chor locations. Also check for homeowner -installed wires and pipes, such as those sunken spots. Grade the connecting exterior lighting or sheds to the home. These must also be avoided. ground so that water does FRAME ANCHORS not collect around anchor Frame anchors shall be installed against a stabilizer plate. heads, but runs away from the anchor and out from under the home. Do not bury anchor heads. When constructing pockets for an H-beam system, measure the beam depth and locate 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 (Figure 15). Leave room for a two-inch nominal, pressure treated wood spacer on top of the wall pockets (to prevent corrosion, the steel beams must not be in direct contact with concrete). Leave at least one inch for thermal expansion at the ends of the beams and maintain a minimum of two inches 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 wall. If the home's siding cannot be nailed through, use a 2 x 10 sill plate that ex- tends into the foundation 1-1/4 inches (Figure 16). The home can then be con- nected to the foundation by fastening the sill plate into the floor joists from below. Connect the home to 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 sill plate and interfere with the placement of the home. F Pelq:e nasals Sin PI#e PMCsin-m Transv H.b. Presaua Tram P.. exaxli Connate 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. STEP 7. BACKFILL AND GRADE Backfill against the foundation wall to the height of the damp proofing. Take rare to not damage the drainage system. Grade the fill as per Prepare the Site (p. 10). Level the wall. Make sure the foundation is level and straight with no more than a 1/4 inch vertical variation over the entire foundation and no more than 1/8 inch vertical variation over any two -foot length. Check 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. (Left) H-beam installation Figure 16. (Right) 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. ' // Backfilling. Backfill against basement walls only after the home is connected to the foundation or the basement walls may deflect inward or collapse. Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 27 Set the Home This chapter describes the process of installing the first section of the home (for single section homes this is the only sec- tion) onto the foundation. STEP 1. PREPARE. FOR SET (p. 28) STEP 2. POSITION HOME SECTION (p. 28) STEP 3. LIFT HOME (p. 28) STEP 4. CONSTRUCT PIERS (p. 30) STEP 1. PREPARE FOR SET Before beginning the home set, complete the following: • Confirm that the site is properly cleared and graded (see Prepare the Site, p. 10.) Clearances under the Ensure that the footings are in place and properly located. home. After the home is leveled, the resulting dis- Install any utilities that will be difficult to install (e.g. those below grade beneath tance between the bottom the home) after the home is in place. of the entire chassis main • Secure or remove from the home and properly store all ship loose items (refer frame beam and the to shipping documents for items shipped with the home). ground must be no less • Inspect the home interior, exterior and all provided materials, appliances, and than 12 inches. equipment. Immediately report any damage or shortages to the manufacturer. Utilize proper cribbing. Manufactured homes • The ground moisture retarder may be installed now or after the home is com- weigh several tons. No plete. See Complete Exterior Work, STEP 2. INSTALL GROUND MOISTURE one should be under the RETARDER (p. 89) for requirement and then return here. home (whether it is mov- For perimeter bearing wall foundations: ing or stationary) unless proper cribbing is in place Check that the length and width of the home match with the foundation walls. (Figure 17). Failure to util- • Check that the two main diagonal measurements of the foundation are equal. ize proper cribbing may • Check that the foundation walls and other support points are within 114 inch of result in serious injury or death. level overall and within 1/8 inch of level within any four foot distance. For multi -section homes, check that each pair of diagonal measurements for each portion of the foundation corresponding to a home section are equal. • For multi -section homes, find the electrical bonding lugs on the front or rear outriggers. Reverse them to the inside of the outrigger using star washers so they will be accessible after the home is placed on the foundation walls. If using an H-beam system, remove the frame's shackle hanger if it will inter- Leveling during fere with proper placement of the beam. jacking. Keep the home's floor as level as possible STEP 2. POSITION HOME SECTION during jacking. Twisting or warping the Floor can dam - Position the home section in its final location (if possible, move the heaviest section of age the structure and finish - the home into place first). Then place materials needed to construct support piers near ing. Use as many jacks as their final locations under the home as determined in Install Footings, (p. 15). necessary to keep the floor flat and level. STEP 3. LIFT HOME There are three primary methods available to place the home on the foundation: jacking, rolling and craning. Jacks, often with roller systems, are typically used for pier and anchor foundations; roller systems are commonly used for crawlspace foundations with load - bearing perimeter walls; and cranes are most commonly used for basement foundations. SIDEWALL VERTICAL ANCHORS Homes designed for Wind Zones II and III also require vertical tie -downs along the sidewalls. The vertical tie -down anchor straps (or brackets for connecting to the home) are factory installed and indicate the locations. Vertical and frame sidewall tie -downs shall connect to one double -headed anchor. Any factory -installed sidewall tie -down straps must be connected to a ground anchor regardless of the wind zone in which the home is placed. END WALL FRAME ANCHORS End wall 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 25 to determine the number of end wall frame anchors required at the each end of each home section. TABLE 25. END WALL FRAME ANCHORS REQUIRED PER HOME SECTION ON EACH END OF THE HOME END WALL VERTICAL ANCHORS End wall vertical anchors are not required. TAG UNIT FRAME ANCHORS (WIND ZONE I ONLY) Use sidewall anchor quantity on end walls and use end wall anchor quantity on side walls. TAG UNIT VERTICAL ANCHORS Tag unit vertical anchors are not required. PORCH POST ANCHORS Wind Zone I anchors not required. Wind Zone II and III anchors located at vertical straps. OFFSET UNIT ANCHORS Anchor same as single section home (Figure 8). STEP 2. DETERMINE TIE -DOWN CONFIGURATION There are two primary tie -down configurations: the near beam and the far beam methods. If the anchor spacing selected in the appropriate anchor table (Table 22, Table 23 or Table 24 has an asterisk (') then use the far beam method. Otherwise, use the near beam method (Figure 72). Each method varies by wind zone as described below. Near beam method. For all Wind Zones, connect an anchor strap from the an- chor head to the beam closest to the anchor. In addition for Wind Zones II and III, connect a vertical strap from the sidewall of the home to the anchor head us- ing a double -headed anchor. • Far beam method. For Wind Zone I connect anchor straps from the anchor head (using a double -headed anchor) to both of the home's main frame beams. For Wind Zones II and III connect one anchor strap from the anchor head (using a double -headed anchor) to the home's far beam and one to the sidewall of the home. D. R. KELLER 14654 October 1, 2008 P&I Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIONA. CHAMPI0A Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 65 TABLE 24. 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Lifting 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 serious injury or death. Please read the Jacking Safety Precautions before lifting the home with jacks. • No one should be under the home's I -beams while the jacks are being oper- ated or while the home is supported only on the jacks. • Use jacks only for raising the home. Do not rely on the jacks to support the home. • If possible, raise the home only on one side so that the other side is in contact with the ground. Leave the hitch connected to the vehicle or other stabilizing 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 I-beam, centering jacks directly under the beam. • Do not jack on a seam (joint between flanges of twin I -beams). • To distribute the concentrated loads from jacks to I-beam, place a minimum 3/8-inch thick 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 heap • Locate the jack base on firm ground. Never jack on freshly disturbed soil or where an underground sewer pipe may be located. • Use a firm support under the jack base to prevent tipping or settling of the jac A minimum 16" x 16" or larger wood or rigid fiberglass pad is recommended. Never use concrete blocks as a support for 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. 2. Install cribbing. Install safety cribbing (Figure 17). 3. Level lengthwise. Locate one jack at the hitch and level the section length- wise (such that the front and rear of the section are at the same height). 4. Locate 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 increments), lift the home section until it is slightly higher than the final desired pier height. CHAMPIONA. Figure 17. Stack 4'x 6"by 5' long timbers as shown to form safety timbers. Place safety timbers under home behind axle area and under hitch. 64 Manufacturer's Installation Manual -October 2008 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual -October 2008 29 ROLLER SYSTEMS When using a roller system, comply with the equipment manufacturer's directions and the following sequence: 1. Establish staging area. Establish a staging area directly adjacent to one or both sides of the foundation. 2. Setup rollers. Set up the roller system according to the equipment manufac- turer's directions. 3. Fasten bump blocks. Temporarily fasten wooden bump blocks on the sill plates at the ends of the foundation to stop the home from rolling at the de- sired location. 4. Roll home. Roll the home into place over the foundation. 5. Remove bump blocks. Remove the blocks before installing the next section of a multi -section home. CRANES When using a crane, follow these guidelines: • Position the home section(s) and crane (taking the boom reach into consid- eration) such that they do not have to be repositioned during the set. Use enough properly 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 compression forces on the eaves and to reduce any tendency to slip. Connect a rope to at least one point on the home so it can be controlled while aloft. • 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. For a 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 4. CONSTRUCT PIERS For the side of the home section that is up on jacks, place piers on footings or pads fol- lowing the home manufacturer's blocking plan (or tags). If no plan was provided, use the support plan developed in Install Footings (p. 15). Start at one end of the home section and work toward the other noting the required pier material specifications and procedure described below. Construct piers so as to provide a stable foundation for the home using materials listed in the specifications box below and based on the location of the pier and its height as measured from the top of the footing or pad to the top of the cap. See Table 12 for pier construction requirements. Designing piers. Incorrect 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- ranty. to the far beam (see Figure 72). D. R. KELLER 14654 October 1, 2008 30 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 63 TABLE 22. WIND ZONE I SIDEWALL FRAME ANCHOR MAXIMUM SPACING M.. 116115,TWILTA r. .•. :r :r MENEM T-09^ '10'_11' 9'-09' '13'-OF '10'-03" '11'-08' •13'-05' •13'-05" •10,-IT •12'-01' •13'-03' •13'-05' 'it'-04' -12'-OS' -12'-05' •12'-OF •9'-07• 8'-10' •12'-01' 8,-11" '10'-04' '12'-00' •12'-01' '9'-OT •10'-08' '11'-1t' •12'-01" .9'-10,_ -10'-11,_ _ - •11'_0z• •11 -as^ 8'-00" 8'-OF 8'-00•__ -10'-09, -7'-10" •9'-02' '10'-07' •10,-09" '8'-OS' •9'-07- '10'-08' '10'-09' -8'-05^ _ •9'-10. _ •10'-02' •10'-05' IF to 20' Ill -Or 9'-10' IV-07' 9'-W 9'-1. •10'-11' s-ob' • IT- OF '10'-03' '11'-OB' 'IT-05' •13,-OS '10'-O9' •11'-10' '12'-09' ' IT- 01' 10'-OS' 8'-10, 10'-05' 8'-10' 8'-041 '1.-.1. e'-04^ •12'-01• '8-111 -10'-01• '12'-O7• '12'-01' 53* to 67 19'-15. '10'-05" '11'-06' '11'-OF. • D 9'-06' 8'-00, 9'-05, 8'-OD' T-07- -8'-OF 7'-07' 111'-00, 'T-10 '8'-11. •11'-00, •11'-00' '8'-03' '9'-03" '10'-OS' '10'.-OF 12'-10' 11'-09• 12'-10' 1V-09' 10'-10' 9'-. 06' 10'-10, 9'-O6 9'-02' T-09• 9'-02' T-OF ST to 67' 7'-40' '. '11'-06" T-10^ '. '10'-OF 11'-06' 10'-07• 111-Its, 10'-07' 9'-09• 8'-07' T-09' 8'-07" 8'-03' 7'-00' 8'-03' ]'-00' 537 to 67' ]'-01' '10'-00• T-OP '12'-01' 1Er- 06' 9'-07' 10'-06' 9'-07^ 8'-10• 7'-09' i 8'-10' T-09' 7'-OF 6'-04' T-Os' 6'-O4' 6'-05' _ 'V-10' 6'-05' 1T-05' 13'-02' IT-05' 13,-OT 12'-02• 1V-04' n 12'-02' 11'-04' 10'-08, 9'-or 10'-08' 9'-OF 9'-OS 6'-04• 9'-05' •. 8'-04' 11'-08" 11'-10' 12'-01' III-10' IV-00" t 10'-02' 11'-00, 10'-021 9'-07' 8'-09' 9'-07' 8'-09, 8'-05" T-06^ 8'-05' ' T-OF KfN1GnIN • � 9'-01' 10'-09' 111-00' 10'-09' �POF 10'-00' 9'-.03' 10'-00-00' 9'-03' D. R. 8'-OF T-1V 8'-09• T-11' ��i • KELLER T-08' r' 6'-10" T-08' 6'-10' III A 14654 cc- " Indicates a configuration that will require an additional strap connected o�9� O W P!STEP to the far beam (see Figure 72). FJs G NAL I& ��nn , J) October 1, 2008 TABLE 11. PIER MATERIAL MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Nominal dimensions of at least 8" x 8" x 16"; minimum load 8,000 Ibs; confirming to ASTM designation C90, grade N. Solid masonry (nominal 4" x 8' x 16" precast concrete without reinforcement); pressure treated lumber (nominal 2" x 8" x 16"); or steel (minimum 112" thick, corrosion protected by a min. of a 10 mil coating of an exterior paint or equivalent). Nominal 2" thick boards. Hardwood, minimum4"width by minimum 6" length by maximum 1" thick (nominal); plastic must be listed with maximum load capacity; 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 cast concrete piers 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. Pressure treated v of With a water -borne preservative, in accordance with AWPA Standard U1-04 for Use Category 48 ground contact applications. TABLE 12. PIER CONSTRUCTION a Pier location Height Configuration Maximum offset I Mortar and Maximum load I top to bottom reinforcement Less than 36 in (except .'Single -stack blocks with long" " 8,000 Ibs. 'iNot required corner piers more than 3 `'side perpendicular to I-beam blocks high)_— _ Between 36 in and 67 in 1" (W up to 36" and corner piers over 3 Double, interlocked blocks high) 16,000 lbs. Not required blocks high Over 67 in ' Designed by a registered engineer or registered architect Single -stack blocks with long y," up to 36" high, 54 in or less side parallel to perimeter rail 1" over 36" high 8,000Ibs. Not required (rim joist) Single -stack blocks with long .i Yz" up to 36° high, E ''Not - 54 in less or C side perpendicular to the 1 8,000 ! 1" over 36" high Ibs. required ' marriage line Between 54 in and 80 in' Double, interlocked blocks 1" 16,000 Ibs Not required ' Construct perimeter and marriage line piers over 80 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 sits is flat and smooth. Before placing the pier on the footing, clean dirt, rocks, or other material off the surface of the footing. For cast -in -place concrete foot- ings, if the footing surface is uneven, create a level, flat surface by placing a treated board on the footing and mortaring on the first block (or manufactured pier base), or by placing the first block (or manufactured pier base) on a layer of premix dry sand mortar. 2. Stack blocks. Stack concrete blocks with their hollow cells aligned vertically. When blocks layer #OENplll TGcN piers are constructed of stacked side -by -side, orient each �Q'�F. at right angles to the previous one (Figure 18) and plan blocks so that split �i D. R. �< caps will be perpendicular to the blocks they rest on and to the I-beam. • KELLER y 14654 o�F� T6Q�,nn October 1, 2008 62 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION16 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 31 Man paean Woods hro toR Goya W to V• 0obMISoo2a6 space 4AM colmme Cap or 2x&16P.T. or Flo,d. tlCep € Troia 8x&16 cmaae endc Troia F.fiAl Men pEta. Woods M. to FI Gas 1b to T Gpturel (2) 2x6v (1) 2x12 apace 44x16 ComooleCop Typiaax&ta Comae arx fo 3. Cap piers. Place a cap on hollow block piers to evenly distribute the structural load. Use caps the same length and width as the piers they rest upon. When using split caps on double -stacked block piers, install the caps with the long dimension perpendicular to the joint in the blocks below and to the main (- beam. 4. Install shims. Use shims to level the home and fill any gaps between the base of the I-beam and the top of the pier cap. Always use shims in pairs (Figure 19). Drive them in tightly so they do not occupy more than one inch of vertical space. When the space to be shimmed is greater than one inch and less than the minimum thickness of available caps or concrete blocks, use hardwood dimensional lumber (two inches maximum thickness) or 2" or 4" thick concrete block. For split caps, install shims and dimensional lum- ber/blocks over each individual cap. 5. Setup level. Ser up a water level with the fluid level at the desired height of the main piers. Carefully lower the side of the section down onto the leveled piers, adjusting the final height with shims. Figure 18. Frame pier construction Curing time of mortar. Where wet mortar is used to construct or level piers, al- low it to cure to at least 80% of strength capacity (usually requiring 96 hours) before setting the home. Figure 19. Correct shim placement @Dimensions of masonry perimeter walls. If using a masonry perimeter enclosure, calculate pier heights so that the enclo- sure can be built using stan- dard unit dimensions (with- out cutting). SmndarE Piernrea to Far Beam Sidewall T Head I —Strap _Vertical Tie - Down SIDEWALL FRAME ANCHORS Use Table 22, Table 23 and Table 24 to determine the spacing between anchors for Wind Zones I, Il, and III, respectively. Spacing requirements will vary depending on the type of home (single or multi -section), the slope of the roof, the width of the floor for each section, the sidewall height, I-beam spacing, and the height from the ground to the strap attachment point. Determine the values for the home. Using the table for the appropriate wind zone, determine the column and row that corresponds to the charac- teristics of the home. The value on the tables is the maximum distance between an- chors. Keep in mind that sidewall frame tie -downs must be located no more than two feet from each end wall. Figure 70. Typical anchor locations for a double -section home in Wind Zone I Figure 71. Typical anchor locations for a double -section home in Wind Zones 11 or //I // Maximum spacing require- ments. The IAHJ may have anchor spacing requirements that supercede the values pro- vided in this manual. 32 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOMA. CHAMPIOAI6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 61 Install Stabilizing Systems This chapter covers the design and installation of the stabilizing system which secures the home against lateral and up- ward 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 shall be used to prevent the anchor head from moving laterally in the ground. An anchor, strap, and stabilizer plate 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. STEP 1. DETERMINE ANCHOR LOCATIONS (p. 60) STEP'2. DETERMINE TIE -DOWN CONFIGURATION (p. 65) STEP 3. SELECT ANCHORS (p. 66) STEP 4. INSTALL ANCHORS (p. 66) r +� STEP 5. INSTALL STRAPS (p. 68) STEP 6. TIGHTEN AND ADJUST STRAPS (p. 70) STEP 1. DETERMINE ANCHOR LOCATIONS 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 Install Footings, page 15). See Table 21 for a list of anchor locations, types, and where they are required. Pages where the requirements are provided are noted in the last column. As each anchor location is determined, mark it on the sketch, noting important dimen- sions such as spacing between anchors. When complete, this will be the home's tie - down plan (Figure 70 and Figure 71). TABLE 21. ANCHOR LOCATION TYPES' •Yes , Frame Yes 61 Vertical _ _ No Yes , 65 Frame Yes Yes 65 _ Vertical _ No _ No _ 65 Frame Yes NA 65 Vertical 'I No NA 65 Vertical No At Vertical Straps 65 • Same as Single; Section Home ;' 65 Connect any factory -installed sidewall tie -down straps to a ground anchor regardless of the wind zone in which the home is placed. Figure 70 and Figure 71 illustrate typical anchor locations for a double -section home in Wind Zone I and Wind Zones II and III respectively. V 0 ryzz Need for a stabilizing system. The manufac- tured home must be se- cured against the wind by the use of an anchor assembly or an alterna- tive foundation system. Where site or other conditions prohibit the use of the manufac- turer's instructions, a registered engineer or registered architect must design the stabiliz- ing system. Flood and seismic forces. The stabilizing system re- quirements in this chapter do not consider flood or seismic loads and are not intended for use in flood or seismic hazard areas. In those areas retain a regis- tered engineer or registered architect to design the sta- bilizing system. USING A WATEit LEVEL A water level is a standard device for leveling the home. The level consists of the following components: • One container (five gallon bucket or one gallon jug). • 150 feet of 112 inch diameter plastic tubing. • Fittings for container to tubing. • Valve for terminal end of tubing. • Liquid for system: colored water in warm climates, windshield washing fluid in cold climates. PW How to use a water level a. Position level. Position the level such that it can reach all piers. b. Place container. Place the container so that the fluid in the con- tainer is at the same level as the desired level of the top of the supports under the home, allowing for any bracing below the level of the I -beams. c. Uncoil tubing. Uncoil the tubing and fill with fluid, taking care not Ill to introduce bubbles into the hose. Never allow anything to crimp or crush the tubing so as to impede the free flow of fluid. (d. Bleed air. Hold the valve below the level of the water container; open the valve to bleed out any air and close the valve. e: Establish height. Locate the tubing adjacent to a pier that is set to the desired final height. Position the valve above the pier and open the valve. Move the water container up or down to where the water level is at the desired final height of the pier. Maintain the water container in that position and close the valve. L 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 close the valve. Repeat this step until all piers are at the same level. 6. Complete the opposite side. Jack the other side of the section up and install piers following the instructions above. At the completion of this step, the sec- tion should be level from front to rear and from side to side. 7. Install perimeter and marriage line piers. Install perimeter piers and for multi -section homes, marriage line piers. Position marriage line piers to pro- vide equal bearing for both mating sections. 8. Remove running gear. Remove and store, recycle or property dispose of the hitch, axles, and wheels. These items are the property of the homeowner unless other contractual arrangements have been made. Level the home. The home is adequately leveled if there is no more than 1/4 inch differ- ence between adjacent 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). Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 33 Complete Multi - Section Set Complete Multi -Section Set This chapter covers the preparation and installation of additional home sections, including the structural connections be- tween units, raising and fastening hinged roofs, and fastening the home to a load -bearing perimeter wall foundation. Follow the Steps below: STEP 1. MARRIAGE LINE ANCHORS (p. 34) STEP 2. REMOVE PROTECTIVE SHIPPING MATERIALS (p- 34) STEP 3. COMPLETE HINGED ROOF (p. 34) ....� STEP 4. REPAIR OR INSTALL MARRIAGE LINE GASKET (p. 36) r STEP 5. POSITION ADDITIONAL HOME SECTIONS (p.37) STEP 6. CONNECT FLOORS (p. 37) STEP 7. CONNECT ROOF (p. 39) STEP8. CONNECT WALLS (p.40) STEP 9. ATTACH TAG UNITS .(p.42) STEP 10. REMOVE TEMPORARY ITEMS (p. 43) STEP- 11. FASTEN HOME TO FOUNDATION (p. 43) STEP 12. BACKFILL AND GRADE (p. 43) STEP 13. BUILD STAIRS (p. 43) STEP 1. MARRIAGE LINE ANCHORS Ground anchors along the marriage line are not required. i // STEP 2. REMOVE PROTECTIVE SHIPPING MATERIALS Position roof jacks. Posi- Remove all shipping protection and associated fasteners from both home sections to tion jacks vertically to gre- be joined, including plastic used to close up the open sides during transportation. Do vent the jack foot from kick - not remove the temporary supports holding up the ceilings at major openings. ing out or sliding. Caution during roof rais- STEP 3. COMPLETE HINGED ROOF ing. Do not enter the roof If the home has a hinged roof that has been folded down for shipping, raise the roof us- cavity during the raising procedure. ing a crane or roof jacks following the procedure below: 1. Position lift points. Position the roof lift points (jacks or crane lift points) fol- Checklists for alternate construction. If the serial lowing the jack manufacturer or crane operator instructions. Space roof lift number (see the data plate points equally along the length of the roof with no more than five feet from the or the chassis front cross end of the roof to the first or last lift points. Use three lift points for a roof up to member) has the letters 48 feet long (excluding overhangs), four lift points for up to 60 feet, and five lift "AC" in the serial number, points for up to 72 feet. p then the Alternate Con- t. Remove fasteners. Remove any temporary fasteners connecting the hinged struction on -site check list portion of the roof to the vertical king posts. supplied with the home 3. Lift roof. Raise the roof to its intended height. A temporary slight overextension must be completed and re - may be required during lifting. However, take care not to overextend the roof turned to the home manu- and damage the hinge. Raise the roof evenly in small increments, keeping it facturer in a timely manner. level throughout the entire process to prevent racking. Do not allow roofing pa- If the AC checklist relates per and shingles to get caught in the hinge crease. to the roof, then failure to STEP 3. COMPLETE WALL AND CEILING FINISHES Install interior ship loose wall and/or ceiling panels using a 1/4 inch diameter bead of polyvinyl acetate (PVA) adhesive on all framing members and fasten with minimum 1- 1/2 inch long staples or nails at six inches o.c. along panel edges and 12 inches o.c. in the field into framing members. 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- Installing carpet. Only ex - face. 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 manufacturer's directions seam and tack it down temporarily until the carpet is seamed. may void the carpet war- 4. Butter carpet. "Butter" with carpet adhesive the edges of the carpet along the ranty, 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 Using fine gauge wire staples or pin nails, install ship loose molding and wainscot pan- Carpet seam three inches to eling to finish trimming out ceilings, marriage line walls, front and rear end walls, and right of marriage line. passageway doors where necessary 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 the product manufacturer's installation instructions. 34 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION! CHAMPION+ Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 59 Complete the 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 WALLS (p. 58) STEP 2. FINISH GYPSUM BOARD (p. 58) STEP 3 COMPLETE WALL AND CEILING FINISHES (p. 59) STEP 4. COMPLETE CARPET (p. 59) STEP 5. COMPLETE TRIM (p. 59) STEP 6.. INSTALL SHIP LOOSE ITEMS (p. 59) 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 connection. 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 114 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 corners, 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. // 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. 4. Secure king posts. Position the hinged king posts (may be a knee wall) atop the fixed king posts or against the wooden stop (Figure 20). The king posts are either hinged to the underside of the hinged -truss top chord or shipped loose as a knee wall stored in the roof cavity. Position them as needed to level the roof, aligning each king post with the king post directly beneath it, and securing it in place per hinged roof truss installation addendum. 5. Install Bracing. Install diagonal bracing at both ends of each home section from the top of the gable end truss approximately 45 degrees downward. Keep trusses plumb and secure the brace with two (2) 7/16" x 1-3/4" x 16 ga minimum staples per truss (Figure 22). 6. Unfold double hinge. If the roof has a double hinge top chord, unfold the second hinge and secure per double hinged top chord roof truss installation addendum. (Figure 23). 7. Fasten sheathing. Fasten sheathing from the upper portion of the roof to the lower fixed portion of the roof just below hinges with two (2) 15ga staples or 8d nails at each truss (Figure 24) or, if wood blocking is present, at six inches o.c. along blocking. H 9e Root sneaw„a Fasteners Post Hlnpe 8. Redistribute Insulation. Before closing up the attic space check that the insu- lation has not shifted. Re -level the insulation if needed. 9. Install gable walls. Assembled frames or wall studs and sheathing needed for the site assembly of the gable end walls and interior shear wall knee walls (if present) may be provided. Install the gable end walls for each home section as follows (Figure 25): • Frames: fasten frames to truss top chord and web, or, • Studs: Install studs 16 inches o.c., and; • Sheathing: Install sheathing. do so may require future disassembly of the roof and further inspections. Figure 20.(Left) Hinged roof truss (drawing is typical, actual truss configuration may vary) Figure 21. (Right) Hinged king post to fixed king post (drawing is typical, actual truss configuration may vary) Figure 22.Typical Diagonal bracing. Also, see hinged roof truss installation addendum. Figure 23. (Left) Double hinged top chord (AC Letter required) Figure 24. (Right) Sheathing at hinge line ONTRACTOR 58 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOXIII CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 35 10. 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. 79) and/or supplemen- tal instructions provided by the home manufacturer. idge Assembly Hinged King Poet STEP 4. REPAIR OR INSTALL MARRIAGE LINE GASKET A continuous, non -porous gasket creating 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). The manufacturer has provided a marriage line gasket ei- ther installed on the home or shipped loose. If installed, inspect 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 ceiling (Figure 28). For homes with through -the -rim crossover ducts (see Crossover Connections, p. 49) 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 unobstructed (Figure 27). Figure 25. End wall comple- tion. See hinged roof truss installation addendum. 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 26. Ridge cap assembly. (AC Letter Required) Checking through -the -rim - ducts. Ensure that through - the -rim -duct connections are secure and tight after the home sections are to- gether. Figure 27. In -Floor duct showing crossover through rim joist Naib 0.131- Diax3 k Nan Galt'. or ANrn.Seip MIn.1x3 WmOer (2) 0.131-Diax3 Nall Irtonoor Joet (2)ie x2'x16GA Staples or(2) or Nwn Strip PMe 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 LINES 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 68), 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 69), 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. 76). Quickdlmnoa Mal Ming Flex Factory lnsUOerl Duck-0lmrnecl Fenml Fnlhg Intoned on Inlet Side Mate cap Fe Dlreoton of Gas F �— ShWO Valve :rg. doo Net side Flax Connecfnr Factory Insttole tole! Factory Cap 77 Or Male cap (51 Dlo Non Of Gas Flaw STEP 7. CONNECT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TV WIRING Install telephone and cable television wiring in accordance with the requirements of the LAHJ, 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. STEP 8. CONNECT HOT WATER BASEBOARD HEAT Install all crossover connections for hot water baseboard heat with copper sweat fit- tings, copper unions or other approved metal connections. Figure 67. DI/W pipe sup- port options // Protect pipes from freezing. If the home is to be left un- heated 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. Figure 68. (Left) Gas cross- over with quick disconnect fittings Figure 69. (Right) Gas crossover with threaded connectors // Installing wiring. When in- stalling telephone and ca- ble television wires, do not damage electrical wires, plumbing lines, or ducts. Serious personal injury or death could result from damage to electrical wires. 1911 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM6 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 57 C.TAUN Co,pDV (Provided) W End of Poet Drain Pie -L Fabn0ASRg \ (noAEe1)bPON WM omra Figure 64. Drain crossover connection Figure 65. DWV system Pipe ran Dropout rain Dropout Support Cmer Slope �--Long ust CoLer Sani Tum El Tee ;Ust Wye Long TumTeeWye lean-0utPlug (Subsitute for Ebov l ong Tum El and Provide a Full m El �, Sae Clean Cut When To SewedSepfic Required) 3. Test. Conduct a two-part leakage test on the completed drainage system as follows:art , ' // 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- Choosing glues. Use only ture. Release all trapped air, replace tub and shower plugs, backfill fix- solvents and glues com- tures, and allow the system to stand at least 15 minutes. Check for leaks. patible with the pipe (ABS Drain the system. If leaks are found, repair and retest. or PVC). Follow manufac- • Part 2. Plug all fixtures, sinks, showers, and tubs and fill with water. Re- turer's instructions. 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 sewer/septic hook- up, using an approved elastomer coupling (Figure 66). Examples of Connection Pipe and Fittings (Not Figure 66. DWV connection Supplled by the to sewer/septic Manufacturer) FrFeetonCenter port Strap at ximum of 4 and Chain oved Sewer < Up 5. Install supports. Install permanent drain line supports at a distance of four feet o.c. or less (see Figure 64, Figure 65, Figure 66, and Figure 67). NON -POROUS WS(ET WT4 A NINPNM WICKNESS OF 1 1/2- AND INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURERS INSTALLATION PtTTRUCTCNS. INSTALL MARRIAGE LINE CASKET TO ONE SIDE OF EAGN MARRIAGE UNE OF HONE INSTALL 3/4' DUCT BOARD GASKET MOUND PLL INTERNAL CROSSOKR DUCTS. DD NOT PLACE CASKET IN A POSITON MERE IT WLL RESTRICT AIR r W AT INTERNAL CROSSOVm DUCTS. Figure 28. Marriage Line Gasket 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- eMechanical posi- ing care not to damage ceiling or floor coverings or displace temporary mar- tioning system. For a pier- riage line support posts (these supports and the plates will be removed after set home, a mechanical the home sections have been structurally connected). positioning system (such as 2. Complete crossovers. Before moving the two sections together, complete a roller system) will make any crossover connections that require access from the open marriage line, the process easier and including the attic duct connection (if present) and marriage wall interior elec- safer and be less likely to trical connections (see Connect Crossovers, p.49). damage the home. 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 walls of the home aligned, construct the Sealing gaps. Prior to com- piers for the home section according to the instructions in Set the Home (p. pletion of the exterior close- 28) before continuing to the steps below. up, gaps that do not exceed 5. Level section. Lower the section onto the outside piers first, inside piers last. one inch are permitted Before releasing the mechanical positioning system, check interior doorways reen structural elements p and other openings for misalignments that may cause problems during trim- provided that the gaps are out. The floors should be flush, level, and tight and the roof section should closed before completion mesec- haveof little, if any, gap at the top of the marriage line. Use at least two come -a- close-up, the home ith longs to pull the sections snugly together and use the water level or other lev- each are in contact with eling device to set all piers and shims. each other, and the mar- riage gasket provides a 6. Shim gaps. Shim any gaps up to one inch between structural elements with proper seal. dimensional lumber. If any gaps exceed one inch, re -position the home to eliminate such gaps. STEP 6. CONNECT FLOORS Make floor structural connections according to the method described below. Install toed fasteners through bottom board Install fasteners at approximately a 45 degree angle (+/- 5 degrees) from horizontal as ,Aw�Nq shown in (Figure 29) using the fastener type, size, and spacing indicated on Table 13. OF KfNjl4y TABLE 13. FLOOR CONNECTION FASTENING SPECIFICATIONSFastener �`P1 D. R.Spacing Gnu L • KELLER • 14854 Lag screw with washer 5/16" x 4-1/2" 36 in. 20 in. 16 in. �9R Wood screw #8 x 4°• 24 in. - _ Ff�C/�TEP G2ic Increase fastener lengths by 3 Inches for double rim joists. �DAIAL-E'er October 1. 2008 56 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPIONA. Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 37 4. Connect pipes. Connect threaded water lines using provided connector fit- tings (do not use lubricants or sealants). Connect non -threaded water lines ne 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. ng 6. Seal floor. Securely replace insulation and access panels. Fastener Stagger fasteners on either side of marriage line and offset them by half the spacing distance (Figure 30). Fastener Location ge Line MarriaA--i- mar Spacing Spacing From Table Spacing From Spacing Table From Table Spacing Hall From Spacng _ Table 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. • Except where marriage walls exist on both sides of the marriage line, insert 16d nails eight inches o.c. toed from above across the marriage line into op- posing rim joist. • Optional - In Wind Zones II and III, fasten metal straps of minimum 26 gauge, 1-1/2" wide galvanized steel spaced per Table 14 and fastened per Table 15 to the underside of the floor joists (Figure 31). Select a strap length sufficient to hold the required fasteners. TABLE 14 Up to 4-in-12 15. STRAP 96 in. 80 in. Galvanized staples 16ga 7/16" x 1" penetration 12 each side Roofing nails .i1-1/2°long 9each side Figure 29. Floor connection through bottom board (Fas- teners must penetrate the rim joist by a minimum of 1 inches) Figure 30. Staggered offset fastening along marriage line ®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. October 1, 2008 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 63). 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. Marnage line sway sue (Sim With Water Water) ( Recei&g Side Direction of Rim capto9e Removed on Ste Water Line and eboxa Shipped Loose to be Added on Ste 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 64). As the system is assembled, support the piping with temporary blocking. Unless otherwise noted on the schematic diagram, provide a minimum 1/4 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 65). Figure 62. Waterline cross- over with access panels 1 // Choosing cement type. Use the proper cement for water lines as it may differ from the cement used for the DWV system. Figure 63. Waterline cross- over through bottom board , ' // Providing required clearances. Provide the drain outlet with a minimum clearance of three inches in any direction from all parts of the structure or any appurtenances and with not less than 18 inches unre- stricted clearance directly in front of the drain outlet. Provide any cleanouts with a minimum clearance of 12 inches directly in front of its opening. gS Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION 6 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 55 EndwaO I � IA=.s to Junction) I I I I EndwaO Side'Box4nside Fbnie Si A' de'B' Protectors I Maniage Line STEP 3. INSTALL ELECTRICAL BONDING To ensure all metal parts are effectively grounded, electrically bond all chasses to- gether as follows (Figure 61): 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. 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). 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 62). Figure 59. Inside marriage wall crossover connection Figure 60. Inside partition or end wall electrical crossover connection Figure 61. Electrical bonding of multi -section homes 1 // Applying cement. Follow ce- ment manufacturers instruc- tions with respect to applica- tion and drying time. Allow cement to fully cure before filling pipes with water. STEP 7. CONNECT ROOF If the marriage line along the roof is not snug, position jacks every 20 feet or less along the outside I-beam and uniformly lift the section until the roof area is tight. Check to make sure the ceiling joint is flush before installing the connections. If not, use a jack and tee to raise whichever ceiling is low, starting at the front and working to the rear of the home. Fasten the roof along the marriage line for either double or triple - section homes. DOUBLE -SECTION HOMES Make roof structural connections in double -section homes as described below. Install toed fasteners through roof sheathing Install the fasteners through the roof deck into the ridge beams or roof rails at an ap- proximately 45 degree angle (+/- 5 degrees) from horizontal (Figure 32) according to the fastener spacing and specifications in Table 16. Stagger fasteners on each side of marriage line and offset them by half the spacing distance (Figure 30). Spacing indi- cated is on -center, both sides of ridge. Make sure fasteners penetrate the ridge beam/rail by a minimum of 1-1/2 inches both sides of ridge. i i Fasteners Roof Ridge Beam / I I I I I \` F Lag screw with washer 5116" x 6" 28 in. 20 in. 12 in. Wood screw #10 x 5" 18 in. Optional - In Wind Zones II and III install either a metal cap or straps 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 staples or 12 ga 1-1/4" long x 3/8" diameter head roof nails or #8 x 1-1/4" sheet metal screws at two inches o.c. both sides of ridge. Figure 31. Metal strapping for Wind Zones II and Ill Closing the roof gap. Level and fasten the marriage line joint at the floor before jacking to tighten a roof gap. DO NOT use roof fas- teners to close any gaps. Separation of the ridge beams and trusses may occur. Figure 32. Toed fasteners through roof sheathing October 1, 2008 pr Installing lags. If lags are used to connect roofs, use appropriately sized wash- ers, countersink the fas- tener heads and fill the countersink holes with putty 54 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION.11 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 39 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 (WIND ZONE I ONLY) For triple -section homes where roof lines run parallel to each other on adjacent units (Figure 34), follow the instructions below to complete the connections at the roof. Install fasteners through pre -installed sheathing For homes where sheathing is in place on both sides of the marriage line (Figure 33) 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 17. came, Samw i Oum, semen / Fie161nstalleU ���/ SM1in9les ��� FedoryJndeDetl Sninglas 12 D � a.J CONNECTION Lag screw 5/16" x 6" 14in. - - Wood screw ' �i #10 x-5" qr gin. STEP 8. CONNECT WALLS Once the home is secured along the marriage line floor and roof, secure end walls, in- terior doorways, and marriage line partitions according to the appropriate method de- scribed below. END WALLS Install toed fasteners through sheathing Toe fasteners through sheathing from the exterior at an approximately 45 degree angle (+/- 5 degrees) (Figure 35) according to the fastener specifications and spacing re- quirements in Table 18. See (Figure 30) for staggered fastener pattern. or caulk to prevent shingles from sinking into the holes over time. When to use optional metal straps. If a ridge vent will be installed, use straps in- stead of a continuous cap. i , // Wind Zone 11 and Ill Triple Section Homes. See In- stallation Addendum in- cluded with manual. Figure 33. Triple -section roof connection (Wind Zone I Only) Figure 34. Triple -section home October 1. 2008 r- SWIT J Figure 57. Floor electrical crossover wires with 1XIy X humped -out access panel Camttb PmkdN. Ca. (B Nd PmeeQ Palm Bin BoadJ 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 58). 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. Fist electrical 58. alUnder crossover dm joist electdcal crossover ' connection with conduit Junolun Box(May Be U ., Wtre Po,QL—r orAlongdde PoorkO - ay Be COB:E Intl JunWm Box I Isle ConduM1 WALL CROSSOVERS &Fl// Connect electrical, phone, cable television, and stereo speaker wires in marriage walls Avoid damaging crossover and/or partition and end walls. wires. Carefully fold mar- riage wall crossover wires If access panels into the marriage walls are not provided, then the connection should so they stay within a single have been made prior to bringing the home sections together. If access panels are bay and are not sand - provided in marriage, end or partition walls, remove the panels, join the wires as wiched between studs described above using the provided snap -connector, junction box, or at a receptacle, when the sections are and re -attach the access panel (Figure 59 for marriage walls and Figure 60 for pulled together. partitions and end walls). 40 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION' Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 53 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. Single 15 or 20 AMP Cicur Double 15 or 20 ANP Ciwrs Proper use of GFCI circuits. Gasket wail studs Ensure Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted (GFCI) circuits are connected to the proper Exterior siding GFCI protected circuits from or Exterior the power supply. PUntledayment siding Figure 55. Types ofjunction box wiring connections 240V Appliance (Smut FLOOR CROSSOVER When making electrical connection(s) in the Floor, use one of the wiring options de- &Fv// scribed below: Method 1: Access panel Using snap connectors. Do 1. Access wires. Find the crossover location(s) and remove the access panel(s) not use oversized nails or drive nail heads into snap if attached. If access panel openings are not provided, cut through bottom connectors. Some nec- board to expose the wiring (Figure 56). tors are designed for or one- 2. Route wires. Pass the wires through predrilled holes or notches in the rim time use only — a new con - joist or if there is a single bumped -out access panel as in Figure 57, then un- nector must be used if they der the rim joists. If holes or notches have not been provided and there is no become separated. bumped -out access panel, drill maximum one -inch diameter hole(s) half -way Protect cables. Cover all up the rim joists on each home section, making sure the holes align and feed cables with conduit or other the wire through the hole. suitable weather -resistant 3. Connect wires. Connect wires via ajunction box or snap-connector(s) as de- 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). 6. 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 location or shipped loose with the home. L \ Figure 56. Electrical cross- over floor wires with flush JunctiIf Joists Ale N tched,Sleel Protectors May access panels Snap- onnedon Box or — Be Provided Wth the Fbme Snap�Cannedor O 1 I I Bows Panel May Be Pmvitled Fastener Wood screw #8 x 3" 32in. o.c. Nail 0.131 x 3Y." - 32in. o.c. MARRIAGE WALL COLUMNS Check inside the home along the mateline for a label that identifies any support col- umn(s) requiring special attachment. If found, make connections inside the home to fasten support columns to the structure of the other section (Figure 36). By installing fasteners according to the specifications and spacing requirements in Table 19. Toe screw or through -screw to maintain 1'/2 inch screw penetration. #5 X 4" SCREWS OR EQUIVALENT FASTENERS AT 16" O.C. — TYPICAL WALL WALL Wood screw #8 x 4" 16 in. o.c. Figure 35. End wall connec- tion toed through sheathing Figure 36. Marriage line col- umn connections D. R. KELLER 14654 October 1, 2008 52 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOM6 CHAMPIONA. Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 41 STEP 9. ATTACH TAG UNITS (WIND ZONE I ONLY) After the main unit has been set on its foundation, install all tag units according to the following procedure: 1. Position and block the tag. Position the tag unit as close to the main unit as possible at its intended location. Use a hitch jack to obtain approximate level- ing and install pier supports according to Set the Home, STEP 2. POSITION HOME SECTION (p. 28). Determine whether the tag and main unit floors are designed to line up flush or are offset by a step and adjust the tag pier heights accordingly. 2. Level the unit. Using a water level (p.33), verify that the piers are level. The elevation of all points along the lower flange of the I-beam should be no more than 3/8 inches from the desired height and should not deviate more than 3/4 inches overall. 3. Connect floors. If the floor of the tag unit is level with main unit floor, connect the floors together as described in STEP 6. CONNECT FLOORS (p. 37). If the floors are offset, use the connection detail shown in Figure 37, fastening the angle iron to the tag unit with minimum 5/16" x 3" lag screws or #8 x 3" wood screws. Match fastener spacing and quantity to that used for the con- nection of the angle iron to the main unit. 4. Connect walls. Secure the tag unit walls to the main unit sidewall using #8 x 4" toe screws at 12 inches o.c. (see Figure 38). Once the wall connections are complete, finish the siding installation. Tag Unit Floor Main Unit Floor Angle Iran 5. Connect roofs. Connect the tag unit roof to the main unit roof using #10 x 5" screws, toe screwed at each main unit vertical structural member (stud or truss) location. See Figure 39 for flush roof connections and Figure 40 for roof connections with an offset greater than two inches. Roof connections with an offset less than two inches do not require screws. �sN,Me u"tearmev I,uhl F9MF9 � SNma_e F.., rac ua I Il I Mm" F® W nwtoarhM M1181= '— oa T. Cwrse Rmf �ckFg (NMISNN) Tag IN Fwlela PF Piers under tag units. Some tag units have spe- cial piering needs due to the roof and/or floor con- struction. These are de- tailed in Figure 8. Note that tag unit end walls are typi- cally load bearing rather than side walls. Wind Zone II or III Tag Units. See installation ad- dendum included with manual. Figure 37. (Left) Tag unit offset floor connection Figure 38. (Right) Tag unit wall connection Figure 39. (Left) Tag unit Flush roof connection Figure 40. (Right) Tag unit offset of connection 11!0MH 8 € o 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. Choose straps at least 1/2 inch wider than the spacing of the 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: e 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 e. each section of the home as shown in Figure 54, cutting off any extra duct length to keep the duct as straight as possible. The duct is connected to one side of the home or connected to both distribution boxes and must be joined in the center with the provided connecter by inserting the inner liner of one duct into the other by at least three inches. 3. Fasten ducts. At each connection point between ducts and between ducts and distribution boxes or connectors, secure the inner duct liner with a 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 at their openings that run through the rim joists. Through the rim joist 1. With a through -the -rim joist design, the duct in each floor section terminates at an opening in the marriage line rim joist. Fixed through -the -rim crossovers employing a marriage line gasket such as in Figure 27 were completed in Complete Multi -Section Set, STEP 4. REPAIR OR INSTALL MARRIAGE LINE GASKET (p. 36) and require no additional work here. 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 55): Pull wires. Pull circuit wires into the junction box, sliding them through a romex con- nector and secure snugly. (Figure 55) Do not over -tighten. Avoid ground contact. In- stalled crossover ducts must not be in contact with the ground. Unobstructed airflow. Excess length, kinks and bends in the crossover duct will restrict air- flow and degrade the home's HVAC system performance. Figure 54. Duct crossover located in the roof cavity ' /, Additional marriage line support. If the duct runs through the marriage line rim joist, a perimeter pier is required under the mar- riage wall at the crossover location unless otherwise noted on the manufac- turer's blocking plan or other supplemental docu- ments, or unless the home is constructed with a peri- meter support system. Use qualified electricians. All electrical work must be performed by a qualified electrician and comply with the 2005 NEC. Disconnect power. Turn off power to the home before making connections. CPA Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION.6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 51 A Section Heat Dud — Tap -Out collar — Field -Installed Flex Dud Furnace Mir Fumawlk A Section III Handler BSecb. Heat Felflmtaled FexDuct B Section -Flex Dud SupportSbaps Furnace c Sedan F=ce/Air A Seclon Handla B section C secb. For under floor flexible crossover ducts follow the steps below: support straps 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 (alternately, the mastic may be applied to the collarN-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 duct/V-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 ductN-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. Figure 50. Furnace over trunk duct, two home sec- tions Figure 51. Furnace offset from trunk duct, two home sections . Figure 52. Furnace over trunk duct, three home sec- tions Figure 53. Furnace offset from trunk duct, three home sections ®Securing the crossover. Between Step 5 and Step 6, drill three or more 1/16 inch holes an equal dis- tance around and just below the bottom edge of the nylon zip -tie. Install #12 pan head screws in these holes, through the flexible duct and into the metal crossover col- IarN-box. The screw heads should be against the zip -tie. Cover exposed metal. Com- pletely cover all exposed metal connectors with insula- tion. Apply sealants and tapes only to surfaces that are dry and free of dust, dirt, and grease. !' 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 wheels. 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 the fastening schedule provided by the LAHJ or approved foundation drawings. STEP 12. BACKFILL AND GRADE Backfill against the foundation wall to the height of the waterproofing, taking care to not damage the drainage system. Grade the site as described in Prepare the Site, STEP 3. CLEAR AND GRADE THE SITE (p.11). 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 sufficient landing space at the bottom of the stairs. ' zz When to backfill. Backfill against basement walls only after the home is con- nected to the foundation or the basement walls may deflect inward or collapse. Cutting the chassis. Do not cut, notch, bend, or alter in any manner beams, cross - members, and other parts of the steel chassis. 50 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPIOA CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 43 Complete Roof and Exterior Walls This chapter covers closing up and weatherproofing the home by completing the roofing and siding. STEP 1. COMPLETE ROOF (p. STEP 2. COMPLETE TAG UNIT ROOF (p. 46) STEP 3. COMPLETE SIDE WALLS (p. 48) 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 41). 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. ap Shingle Undedayment Optional Metal (Wind Zone 2 Figure 41. Shingle instal/a- a 3 Only) tion at ridge \`\ Factory Installed Factory Installed Shingles underlayment /LV!// Weatherproofing. It is vitally goof Deck important to close up the home quickly to protect the interior from damage due to inclement weather. 1. Install underlayment (when sheathing at the ridge is installed on site). Make sure the roof sheathing is already installed (see Complete Multi -Section Set, STEP 7. CONNECT ROOF, p.39). Install 15# felt or equivalent continuously Removing shipping protec- along the length of the ridge, covering all exposed sheathing and overlapping tion. Remove shipping pro - pp g sheathing joints by at least five inches on each side. Fasten using 1" x 1" x 16 tection from the roof prior to ga galvanized staples. For Wind Zones II and III, also apply a six inch wide completing roofing. 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 installa- tion, install them now using 1" x 1"x 16 ga galvanized staples or 12ga 1-1/4" long, 3/8" diameter head roof nails. For Wind Zone I, fasten at 518 inch above each tab cutout slot and one at each end of the shingle one inch in from the edge (four fasteners for a three -tab shingle) (Figure 42). For Wind Zones 11 and III, use two fasteners 5/8 inch above and on either side of the tab slots and one at each end of the shingle one inch in from the edge (six fasteners for a three -tab shingle). Do not fasten through the shingle tar line. J 4 Connect Crossovers This chapter covers crossover connections between units of multi -section homes, including ducts and electrical, water, waste, gas, telephone, and cable TV connections. STEP 1. CONNECT DUCTS (p. 49) STEP 2. CONNECT ELECTRICAL CROSSOVERS (p. 51) STEP 3. INSTALL ELECTRICAL BONDING (p. 54) STEP 4. CONNECT WATER LINES (p. 54) STEP 5. CONNECT DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT LINES (p. 55) STEP 6 CONNECT GAS LINES (p. 57) .STEP 7. CONNECT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TV WIRING (p. 57) STEP 8. CONNECT HOT WATER BASEBOARD HEAT (p.57) 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. 49). • In the roof cavity (p. 51). • In floor, through -the -rim joist (p. 51) 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 cooling 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 fumace/air handler location. See Table 20 to locate the appropriate figure. TABLE 20. UNDER FLOOR DUCT CONFIGURATIONS locationFurnace Furnace over trunk duct See Figure 50 See Figure 52 Furnace offset from trunk duct See. Figure 51 ;'. See Figure 53 Qualified personnel. Use only qualified personnel to make crossover connections. Consult the LAHJ for licens- ing or any additional cross- over connection require- ments. Access for service. When- ever possible maintain ac- cess to connection areas for future maintenance. Make tight connections. Permanent, durable, and tight crossover duct connec- tions are critical to the proper performance of the home. Leaky ducts can result in se- vere moisture problems in the home, discomfort from rooms not receiving the proper amount of condi- tioned air, and high utility bills from wasted heating and/or cooling energy. 44 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 `'HAMPIOM6 CHAMPIOM6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 49 FedorylNalled FledMg (Shlro. Nol Figure 48. Tag unit roofing snmele wdadaymed rypuvadener` yr.. connection with less than two inch height difference Very (Min.I h, Mu dT) Tag unit Tru. M°h Uott)...r Truss If the gap between the main unit dormer overhang and the tag unit roof is two inches or more, bend up the inside corner trim at the dormer overhang and main unit sidewall, fold up the factory installed flashing on the tag unit roof, fold the inside corner trim back down, and secure into dormer wall with metal screws (Figure 49). Main Ulg Roof Decking Metal F6shig x for Top Cwrse Roof Decking of Urryl Sidi Tag Lind Fastener 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. Figure 49. Tag unit offset roof connection ' VZ Covering the HUD label. Do not cover the HUD label on the exterior of the home. Removing shipping protec- tion. Remove temporary shipping protection from walls before installing aid- ing or serious moisture damage may result. u Fastenerlomdons 3. Install shingle cap. Starting at the opposite end of the home from the prevail- ing wind, install ridge cap shingles provided by the manufacturer or use 12" x 12" shingles (36" shingles cut into three equal pieces) (Figure 43). Install us- ing 1" x 1" x 16 ga galvanized staples or 12 ga 1-114" long, 3/8" diameter head roofing nails spaced 5-5/8 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 dues pieces as shown by dod 1 Pure 1 2�3 Fasten ridge rail together with fasteners staggered from section section for the entire length (Screws must be located at ridge Ridge HINGE ROOF CLOSE-UP For homes with hinged roofs, complete roofing underlayment and shingles along the hinge line (Figure 45) 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. 2. Install shingles. Install missing shingles according to the shingle manufac- turer's instructions. Figure 42. Shingle fastener locations for Wind Zone I (left) and Wind Zones l/ and 1/1(right). ; ' // Installing a continuous ridge vent. If a ridge vent is to be installed, follow the ridge vent manufacturer's instruc- tions provided with the mate- rial and connect roof with same toed fastener as in Step 7 Connect Roof (p. 39) but fasteners shall be grouped at ridge block loca- tions (Figure 44). Figure 43. Shingle cut into thirds Figure 44. Continuous ridge vent CS? Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION16 CHAMPION6 Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 45 Ste tn5all Shingles In tinged Area Per The Instrmlions On The Sharpie Padage Shipped Loose Win no Home. p�y�8� After Roof is In The Raised Poston, Trial no Shingle Urahara r&To Aloes Tne Shingle Oflne Upper Roof Section To Seal Onto no last Shingle OnMe Lower Roof Sectmv `He's �tV �dx UMerhyment �� Asphalt Roos rig Cenert Between Layers of Underlayment Min rnsurn 6" W Itle COMPLETE TRIPLE -SECTION ROOFS Complete roofing along triple -section home marriage lines according to one of the fol- lowing methods based on the construction of the home. Pre -Installed Sheathing 1. Install underlayment. First fold down the underlayment of the outer section roof. Then fold down the center section roof underlayment on top of the under- layment of the outer section roof. 2. Install shingles. Install missing row(s) of shingles, securing them per the shingle manufacturer's installation instructions (refer to the shingle wrapper). centersealon outer Sector, F..,_lnaaoed Snhgies / Fialbinssllatl Shingles Fed.N.lnsteted Shingles v 12 D____1 4.3 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 47): Figure 45. Shingle installa- tion at hinge line ®Installing metal flashing. Install optional metal flashing over the roof decking before applying roofing cement. Fold back the underlayment and fas- ten 30 ga x 6" wide mini- mum galvanized metal with roofing nails or 16 ga x 1" crown staples of sufficient length to penetrate the roof sheathing. Space fasteners four inches o.c. or less near the edge of the metal. Overlap the metal by at least two inches at joints. Figure 46. Triple -section roof connection 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. Space 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. 44). 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 rap/vent according to STEP 1. COMPLETE ROOF (p. 44). 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 underlayment 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 48). Figure 47. Tag unit flush roof connection EE Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 CHAMPION6 CHAMPION Manufacturer's Installation Manual - October 2008 47