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Determine location where bracket is to be
mounted (i.e. elevation and spacing).
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Cut away and remove foam in the insertion
area.
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Fasten the first piece of the retrofit
bracket directly onto the concrete using 3/8” x 4-5” wedge
anchor.
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Fasten second piece of the retrofit
bracket onto the concrete making sure to leave proper spacing
for the joist or truss member to be attached.
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Chalk a second line at either the
top or bottom elevation of the truss / joist to be installed.
This should be done with a transit or a laser level.
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Fit the framing member stamped bearing
bracket at the bottom end of the joist or truss as shown.
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Slide the joist or truss member and
stamped bearing bracket down between the foam retrofit brackets
ready for anchorage at the desired height.
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Once positioned so that the joist is in
line with the final chalk line, fasten through both the retrofit
bracket and the stamped bearing bracket perforations in an
offset triangle fashion, using a #12 self tapping/self drilling
screw to ensure solid anchorage of the stamped bearing bracket
into position.
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Reinstall the displaced foam or fill the
cavity with spray foam to complete installation.