Tie Down X-Plate User Manual

Engineered for installation into difficult ground conditions that, when tested with

Part #59118-1

(1 required)

X-Plate Installation Instructions

a soil test probe, exceed 500 in. lbs. (see notes)

23/32" x 30"

steel rod #59118

(2 required)

Using a soil test probe, determine the soil classification. Place the X-Plate parallel to the building being secured
with the flat plate to the inside. Pound the plate into the ground so that the upper lip is ground level. Using a
heavy hammer or electric hammer gun, pound rods into the ground through the box tubing guides welded onto

the back side of the stabilizer plate. Rods should be installed until maximum 1” above the box tubing.

Install strap as required.

Notes:

1. For Wind Zone 1 use only, max working load of the X-Plate is 2,200 lb. (3,300# ultimate).

2. Difficult Soils Only - Defined as "Extremely hard soil preventing the installation of an auger anchor to its
full depth using a 1/2 HP Drive Machine". Torque probe readings at 12" to 18" of the surface must be 500 "/# min.

3. Cross drive anchor is NOT rated or intended to be used for direct pull in vertical direction. Angle of resultant
load mus be at 40-50 degrees from vertical. This anchor may not be appropriate for shear wall or
column anchorage.

X-Plate Part # 59118

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