ANCHOR INSTALLATION: RETROFIT INSTRUCTIONS
The AquaTRAM®90 Swimming Pool Access Lift should be installed in a deck or footing
with the following specifications:
1. MINIMUM FOOTING SIZE: 3’ - 3” x 3’ - 3” x 10” THICK.
2. MINIMUM CONCRETE STRENGTH: 2500 PSI
3. REINFORCEMENT: #4 REBAR @ 10” ON CENTER (O.C.)
To ensure adequacy of an existing pool deck a 3’ – 3” square portion of the existing deck
may be saw-cut, removed and replaced with a footing as specified above. The new slab
reinforcing shall be drilled and epoxied into the existing slab as shown on the next page.
If your deck or footing does not meet these requirements please call Pentair for
recommendations. For decks that meet these requirements follow these instructions to
install your anchor.
TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED:
CORE DRILL MARKING PEN
3” CORE DRILL BIT AIR NOZZLE & PUMP/COMP.
HEAT GUN (OPTIONAL) EPOXY (ANCHOR ADHESIVE)*
1-1/2” CORE DRILL BIT MASKING TAPE
1. Select an anchor location using the diagram on page 8 and the ADA guidelines
on page 4. Mark the center of the main anchor location with a pen or marker.
Refer to the drawing on the next page to determine which side the fixing anchor
will go on, and then mark the center of the fixing anchor 3-1/2” from the center of
the main anchor in the appropriate direction.
2. Using a 3” diameter core-drill bit drill a 3” diameter hole at the main anchor
location. Make sure to keep the bit square to the deck. Drill straight down to a
depth of at least 6”. Change to the 1-1/2” core-drill bit, and drill straight down at
the fixing-anchor location. Drill down to a depth of at least 4”.
3. Remove plugs and clean out the holes with a wire brush, and then insert an air
nozzle to the bottom of the hole and blow out the hole using a pump or
compressed air. Proper hole-cleaning is essential. If the hole is wet, dry it out as
much as possible. A heat-gun may be helpful in drying out the hole.
4. Mask the top of the anchors so that no epoxy gets inside the anchors.
5. Place the anchor in the hole and ‘dry-fit’ it first to make sure the anchor will be
flush and plumb with the deck when installed. Adjust the hole as needed.
6. Install the epoxy into the dispenser and follow manufacturers’ instructions to
ensure that the epoxy is properly mixed and applied. USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED EPOXY AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SO
THAT FULL STRENGTH IS ACHIEVED.
7. Inject epoxy adhesive into the hole, starting at the bottom, until the hole is 1/3 to
1/2 full.
8. Install the anchor into the hole/epoxy and push down until it is flush with the deck
surface. Clean off any excess epoxy. Adjust the anchor as needed to make sure
it is flush and plumb with the deck surface. This should be done during the
adhesives’ specified ‘gel time’ (see manufacturers’ instructions).
9. Let the epoxy cure for at least 24 hours before installing the lift (or where
applicable according to the manufacturers’ instructions).
*Use HILTI RE-500-SD adhesive anchor or SIMPSON SET-XP anchor adhesive or
equivalent.
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