Tie Down Manufactured Housing Anchor - Manual (Page 7)

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
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Strap Buckle - MBU
• Thread length of frame tie
strap through strap buckle as
shown.
• Next, thread long end of
strap between frame and floor
of home. Bring strap through
buckle as shown in diagram
and fasten to anchor head.
• Diagram shows strap in
position around frame and
through buckle. It is important
to remove all slack from system.
1. Attach frame hook to top inboard location
of “
I” beam.
2. Keeping in line with the hook, wrap galvanized
strap completely around “
I” beam.
3.Thread loose end of strap through slotted
tensioning bolt attached to tension head of
anchor. (Anchor must be properly installed
into the ground before proceeding with step
#4.)
4. Tighten slotted tensioning bolt
a minimum of 4 to 5 full turns
until all slack in strap is removed.
Frame Tie with Hook
Frame Tie with Buckle
1.Install strap by pushing the end between the
inside of the frame “
I” beam and the floor.
2. Position the buckle at upper end of the “ I”
beam frame. Wrap the end of the strap around
the “I” beam. Thread the end of the strap
through the slot in the buckle as shown. Push
the end of strap in-between “
I” beam and floor.
3. Pull the strap, making certain the buckle stays
in position. Thread loose end of strap thru slot-
ted tensioning bolt attached to tension head of
anchor. Tighten slotted tensioning bolt a
minimum of 4 to 5 full turns until all slack in
strap is removed.
45˚
Ground Level
Alternative set to avoid
crushing “Bellyboards” ,
with manfuacturers approval
"I" Beam Frame
If this angle exceeds 45˚,
See Note Below
Frame with
Strap
Frame Tie to Anchor
If this angle exceeds 45˚, an additional frame clamp (hook) must be
attached to the opposite beam as indicated by the dotted line.
A Stabilizer Plate must be installed on all frame Ties. (or alternate
method of stabilizing ground anchor.)
Select proper anchor for soil conditions using the Soil Test Probe,
or other approved method of determining soil classification.
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