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New Minute Man EZ Joist Brace INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS <br /> • Ideal for supporting sticky doors and windows, NOTE: 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 is 1,500 lbs. <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 EZ 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 /> joist. Square cut top of tube 1" less than measured <br /> '""'"s` distance. <br /> FLOOR <br /> oP JOIST 4. Turn nut on threaded rod up to"T" plate. Place"T" <br /> top into EZ Brace Joist Tube. <br /> � - ?i"{MAX <br /> TUBE 1-. <br /> 5. Center EZ Joist Brace under the rim joist and in the <br /> center of footing, use your level to be sure the brace <br /> ASE PL. I is vertical. <br /> MAX FOOTING LOAD6. Adjust nut on "T" top to apply desired pressure to <br /> 8x4x16level rim joist. Secure"T"top to rim joist with 2 - # <br /> 1000 PSF SOIL - 838 LEIS10 nails or 2 - # 10" x 2" screws in holes provided. <br /> 2000 PSF SOIL - 1000 LBS <br /> The maximum safe adjustment between the <br /> GROUND top of "T" top plate and top of tube is 2 1/2-i — inches. <br /> F00 NG <br /> 8-x4x16- <br /> DESIGN WIND-LOAD ZONES: <br /> VNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII <br /> Zone I <br /> , II! e3 a <br /> Aroto ZoneIIf ' Zone I <br /> ill I#1 ' <br /> ill Ippriiiialwid„,,,,„7„. Zone I <br /> Zone III <br /> Zone II <br /> Zone I <br /> � ✓ �'l� Zone II <br /> 110k \ <br /> ,00 Zone III <br /> ilikeo -rii, �, R Zone III <br /> AK 0 Zone II <br /> Zone I Design Wind-Load Zones: <br /> HI Standard Wind Zone I 15 psf Horizontal 9 psf uplift" <br /> Zone III Zone III Hurricane Zone II +39 psf Horizontal 27 psf uplift <br /> ' � Hurricane Zone III +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 />