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New Minute Man EZ Joist Brace INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS <br /> • Ideal for supporting sticky doors and windows, ROIL Do not use the EZ Joist Brace to replace any <br /> heavy pianos,fish tanics,.or waterbeds. foundation piers required by the home manufacturer.EZ <br /> Joist Braces'maxhnum 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 sal 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 dearance 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 /> Insr joist: Square cut top of tube 1" less than measured <br /> }' FLOOR distance. <br /> oa A ,IOIsr 4. Turn nut on threaded rod up to"T"plate. Place"T" <br /> __ top into EZ Brace Joist Tube. <br /> I ---_�4 <br /> ETU: 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 /> 8ASF PL. is vertical. <br /> L1Alt FOOTING LOAD 6. Adjust nut on "T" top.to apply desired pressure to <br /> 8x4x16 level rim joist. Secure"T"top to rim joist with 2- # <br /> 1000 PSF SOIL - OM LEIS 10 nails or 2- # 10"x 2"screws in holes'provided. <br /> 2000 PSF SOIL - 1800 t8S <br /> The maximum safe adjustment between the <br /> GROUND top of'1" top plate and top of tube is 2 1/2 <br /> — —1'1� inches. <br /> FOO NC <br /> Irx4x1s. <br /> DESIGN WIND-LOAD ZONES: <br /> Zone I <br /> WI ,,, <br /> 1111, <br /> AI <br /> fr Zone II <br /> ,t, <br /> �- Zone <br /> IL <br /> �F� Zone I <br /> 4.04. ZoneIIl <br /> Zone II <br /> l <br /> jj_ Zone I <br /> ,� a Zone II <br /> AllZone III <br /> ��$ Zone III <br /> AK .� I Zone II <br /> i. Zone I Design Wind-Load Zones: <br /> t <br /> -A H <br /> f 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 />