Superior
Alignment Systems Installation
Always follow O.S.HA regulations.
Attach the Superior post to ICF with slotted
flange on left side (maximum recommended spacing
6’)
with a 2” minimum coarse thread #8 screw
in the top of slot, one per block. (Don’t
over tighten). Place screws as high as you can
reach. Pick the appropriate platform height (40” down
from top of wall recommended) & attach tread
bracket by making sure both wings are inserted
into the receptors and seat down vertically (if
this position is higher than you can reach attach
turnbuckle to tread bracket first, follow instructions
below) and place tread bracket on post with turnbuckle
attached (this method is sometimes necessary
either way when turnbuckles collide on inside
of a outside corner).
Now attach your turn buckle
head (turnbuckle has to be level) to the end
of the tread bracket by inserting the wings threw
intended slot at end of bracket and lower foot
end of turnbuckle to the substrate and adjust
turnbuckle length to a 45* degree angle (max)
to post. At this point make sure turnbuckle is
square to wall by eyeing it.
Plumb every
other alignment with a level and attach the foot
of turnbuckle to substrate with two screws through
base plate in holes provided (1-1/2” #8
screws) on a wood deck, and the same on a concrete
slab by gluing a 2”x 6” block of
wood to the concrete with an appropriate adhesive,
or by anchoring directly to the concrete with
concrete screws. If you’re staking to the
ground use a 7/8” perforated curb pin.
After pounding stake into ground and reaching
desired stability, place an 8d common nail threw
the hole in stake/pin closest to the base plate
and tap stake until nail pinches the plate to
substrate. You can now place your OSHA-approved
walk planks according to OSHA regulations. If
using a single wide plank only (not recommended)
keep the plank around 4” to 6” from
the outer edge of the post. You can now screw
your plank laps together with one screw in center
to allow planks to swivel.
Place one screw
from the bottom of tread bracket (holes provided)
into planks at plank laps or ends only! (Don’t
screw in middle of planks yet) Once this procedure
is completed you can access the alignment system
by use of a step ladder and screw the remaining
post at the top as you proceed towards the other
end.
Once the wall is completed, rebar is in
place and the wall is strung and adjusted according
to your methods, then place a screw in the remaining
tread brackets (slots) one per bracket and don’t
over tighten. This allows the alignment system
to move the wall without fighting the plank.
When working from a stable substrate like wood
or concrete you can screw the tread brackets
tight after straightening the walls and utilize
your planking in this manner as a whaler. (Only
when the post/stud screws are not over tightened).
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