Tie Down Xi2 User Manual

Frost Free
Foundation System

Installation Instructions

Updated:
03/15/12

By Tie Down Engineering

Heavy Duty
Part #59373

Standard
Part #59372

A cost effective Engineered Perimeter Foundation Support for use with Frost Protected designs meeting Model
Installation “Standard”, HUD 24 CFR 3285, International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix E and ANSI A225.1.

Based on design assumptions from the “Standard” for frame plus perimeter pier support:
Max 16’nominal sections width (15’ actual), 12” eave, 300 lb. pier dead load, 35 plf wall dead load, and
10 plf chassis dead load.

Two separate joist support options, depending on needed load (see chart on page 4), allow for replacement of
perimeter piers up to a maximum of 8 ft. for a 40 lb. roof live load. Table 2, 3285.303 perimeter blocking, this
does not include flood and seismic design loads.

Follow the Manufacturers Installations Instructions in conjunction with the “Standards” for site contour and
drainage. This design follows the guidelines for proper site preparation that doesn’t allow moisture under the
home, and without moisture there is no frost heave.

The Xi2 Frost Free Foundation can be installed on concrete footers or steel
ground pans at all required locations. Tie Down ABS footer pads or concrete
footers can be used at all other pier locations with stacked concrete or steel
piers. Follow manufacturers set up Manual, local or state requirements for
proper footer spacing and all other set up requirements.

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Instruction #08156

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031512,D1165

Frost Protection Strut - Ground Installation

Joist Bracket
with Lag Bolts

T-bolt

Compression
Strut

Nut

Xi2
Foundation
Pa d

Ground Installation

1. Check the manufacturers set up manual to identify the amount of perimeter blocking required for pier
spacing and roof load. We offer 2 different Joist brackets for use based on amount of load needed.

2. Systems are installed in conjunction with complete Xi2 systems or at separate specified perimeter
support locations.

3. Make sure all organic matter and debris are cleared from pad site.

4. Place U-bolt through pan facing to outside of home and attach lock washers.

5. Press or drive pan into the ground until level and flush with ground surface.

6. Build pier according to State, local, or home manufacturers guidelines.

7. Attach to floor joists approximately 6” in from outside wall using 3/8” X 3” lag bolts in
pre drilled holes in Joist Bracket. Keep strut angle as close to 45 degrees as possible.

8. Install compression strut by placing mount bracket over U-bolt and attach with nuts.
Do not tighten at this time.

9. Insert adjustable T-bar head in top of compression strut with nut screwed to top of the rod
next to T. Slide the T end of strut up and position to rest in the bend of angle iron support.
While holding in place, install a minimum of 4 (#14 X 1” tek screws) self tapping screws into
the holes provided in the compression strut so the two tubes are connected together with a
minimum overlap of 4” to 6”.

10. Tighten nuts on U-bolt at ground pan.

11. Adjust support by tightening T-bar against Joist Bracket support with adjustment nut.

Washer

U-bolt

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