Tie Down Vector Dynamics System with PVC Pipe Adapter User Manual
2. SET BLOCKS (OR PIERS) ON
VECTOR FOUNDATION PADS
Center the foundation blocks over the Vector
pads.
3. INSIDE CONNECTIONS
Insert 1/2" carriage bolt into square hole on top
flange of the PVC adaptor. Place the swivel
connector bracket that is attached to one end of
the 1-1/4" galvanized strap and thread 1/2" hex
nut onto carriage bolt (finger tight). Insert 4"
PVC schedule 40 pipe into PVC pipe adaptor and
insert over inside long U-bolt (through slotted
holes). Attach 3/8" hex nuts to u-bolt and finger
tighten. Repeat the procedure to opposite side of
PVC pipe.
4. TIGHTEN INSIDE HARDWARE
Tighten all previously finger tightened
hex nuts (1/2" carriage bolts & 3/8"
inside U-bolts).
6. TENSIONING - VECTOR STRAPS
Pull strap past slotted bolt. Cut strap 10
- 12 inches past bolt, insert the strap into
the slotted bolt until flush with opposite
side of bolt. Wind strap a minimum of
four or five (5) complete revolutions
around the bolt. Continue tightening the
slotted tension bolt until all slack has
been removed and the galvanized strap is
tight.
Set-Up Instructions for the
Vector Dynamics Foundation System with PVC adapter
5. OUTSIDE TENSION BRACKETS
Attach an outside tension bracket on the
outside of the foundation blocks and
Vector pads as shown on right.
Tip:
Place a 3/8" nut on each
U-bolt to keep it in place
while you position the
Vector pads.
TIP:
After centering 1st block(s)
over Vector pads, place
wood cap on top of first
block and use hydraulic jack
between pad and I-beam to
force pads into the ground.
Higher pier sets may require
extra block prior to using
hydraulic jack.
Position 1st block(s)
on pad as shown.
LSD/Vector
Combination
Shown
1
2
4
3
Long
U-bolt
1
. SET VECTOR FOUNDATION PADS
Clear all organic matter and loose vegetation from the immediate area where the Vector foundation pads will rest. Place a long U-bolt on
the Vector pads as shown. Press or hammer pads into the ground. Vector pads are placed parallel and centered under I-beam.
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Longitudinal Stabilizer Devices
As an alternate to installing longitudinal anchors and stabilizer plates, the installer may use longitudinal
stabilizing devices approved by the state and/or manufacturer*, including Tie Down’s LSD (Longitudinal
Stabilization Device). The use of one LSD system per beam for a single section and two systems per section for
a multi-section replaces all longitudinal anchors, stabilizer plates and straps in Wind Zones I and II. Three
systems per section are required in Wind Zone III.
* Verify approval requirements with the regulator and the home manufacturer.
Part # Description
59271 LSD Pad - 3 Sq. Ft.
59026 LSD Hardware Kit
Includes- 2 tie brackets
2 beam clamps.
59016 Longitudinal Strut 30"
for use up to 18" high piers
(two block piers)
59012 Longitudinal Strut 39"
for use up to 24" high piers
(three block piers)
59013 Longitudinal Strut 44"
for use up to 32" high piers
(four block piers)
59014 Longitudinal Strut 53"
for use up to 40" high piers
(five block piers)
59015 Longitudinal Strut 65"
for use up to 48" high piers
(six block piers)
1. Longitudinal Foundation Pa d
2. Beam Clamp (2 per system)
3. Longitudinal Strut (2 per system)
4. Tie Bracket (2 per system)
Note: LSD pads provide
3 sq. ft. of bearing
support per system.
3
2
1
4
Wind Zone
I or II
Double Section
18 Ft. Max. 36 Ft. Max. 36 Ft. Max.
Examples of Possible Placement:
Wind Zone
I or II
Single Section
Wind Zone
III
Double Section
1. Determine where the Longitudinal Stabilizing Device
will be installed on the home.
2. Place one L2SD pad centered under the beam.
Note: Press pad into the ground so that the cleats
are below ground level.
3. Slide tie brackets into pad.
4. Build pier on L2SD pads between tie brackets.
5. Attach one strut to each tie bracket.
6. Install beam clamps on ether side of pier. Attach
L2SD struts to beam clamps and tighten all bolts.
Maximum angle (from horizontal) of strut is 45 degrees.
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