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New Minute Man EZ Joist Brace INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS <br /> • Ideal for supporting sticky doors and windows, MOTEL Do not use the EZ Joist Brace to replace any <br /> heavy pianos,fish tanks,or waterbeds. foundation piers required by the home manufacturer.EZ <br /> Joist Braces'maximum working load/s 1,500 las. <br /> • EZ to install, one adjustable size fits most <br /> homes. 1. Determine the rim joist area that needs bracing. <br /> • Will not bend I-beams or split rim joist like out- 2. Remove turf to expose firm soil at each la Joist Brace <br /> riggers can do. location. Footing must be level, directly under <br /> problem area, and located inside perimeter to allow <br /> • Braces from the ground up to the rim joist for clearance for skirting.Footings must be in compliance <br /> stronger and more stable support under the with home manufacturer, state codes, local codes, <br /> home. and frost line guidelines as they may apply. <br /> 3. Measure distance from top of footing to bottom of <br /> 17 joist Square cut top of tube 1" less than measured <br /> NW MST <br /> FLOOR distance. <br /> P �L FOIST <br /> O 4. Turn nut on threaded rod up to"T"plate. Place"T" <br /> n top into EZ Brace Joist Tube. <br /> I ---- 4 <br /> 1veF 5. Center EZ Joist Brace under the rim joist and in the <br /> a center of footing,use your level to be sure the brace <br /> AX <br /> BASE PL. is vertical. <br /> 6. Adjust nut on "T. top to apply desired pressure to <br /> "' r 16 LOAD level rim joist.Secure"T"top to rim joist with 2 - it <br /> 1000 PSF SOIL e38 Les 10 nails or 2- # 10"x 2"screws in holes provided. <br /> 2000 PSF SOIL 1500.LOS <br /> The maximum safe adjustment between the <br /> GROUND top of"T" top plate and top of tube is 2 1/a <br /> — inches. <br /> FOO NO <br /> 8"x4x16- <br /> DESIGN WIND-LOAD ZONES: <br /> IN ‘IIII iiiir. . <br /> Ai t:: <br /> i , <br /> ill <br /> Zone <br /> IL <br /> 0 Zone II <br /> Zone I <br /> , <br /> sig <br /> i <br /> kell.11:: Zone I <br /> , e3 <br /> 4 Zone III <br /> �`lip „,,,, Zone II <br /> Zone <br /> ,, e '�'' + T' Zone II <br /> 11, Zone III <br /> ���� �5 Zone III <br /> AK HI Zone II <br /> Zone I Design Wind-Load Zones: <br /> Standard Wind Zone I 15 psf Horizontal 9 psf uplift* <br /> ZoneIII Hurricane Zone II +39 psf Horizontal 27 psf uplift <br /> �,' Zone III Hurricane Zone Ill +47 psf Horizontal 32 psf uplift <br /> Source: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety *net uplift <br /> Standards- Part 3280.305 Note: psf: pounds per square foot <br /> Note: Prior to installation, refer to any local, state and federal regulations, to assure proper compliance. <br /> Soil test probe the anchor location in order to match the soil classification with the proper anchor. <br /> 10. <br />