Broan Extreme Wind Condition Mounting Kit - Anchor on Pad Installation guide

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Extreme Wind Condition Mounting Kit - Anchor on Pad
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SCALE 1.000
Tapcon
TM
Concrete Screw
1/4" x 1-3/4" Min.
Drill 3/16" Dia.
Pilot Hole
Concrete Slab:
42" x 56" x 3.5"* Min.
Rotate Bracket
into place
as shown
2" Max.
NOTES: Slab may be less than 3.5" but not less than 2" if allowed by all applicable codes.
Mounting system depicted is suitable for mounting to 3000 PSI poured concrete.
Installation Instructions
For Anchoring (*)P3R(*), (*)P5R(*), PPA1R(*), PPA2R(*) - AC Models
& (*)Q3R(*),(*)Q5R(*), PPH1R(*), PPH2R(*) - HP Models
Extreme Wind Condition Mounting Kit
This kit is used to anchor Nordyne small packaged air conditioners and heat pumps.
This anchor system is designed to meet the requirements of Florida Building code 2007 and appropriate portions of
ASCE 7-05 regarding the wind resistance and anchoring requirements for mechanical equipment in Florida hurricane
zones. This kit will secure these units to an adequately designed concrete base pad, and can withstand a 3 second
gust of a maximum wind speed of 150 MPH. Minimum concrete pad requirements are given below.
PACKAGED AC & HP MODELS
HOW TO INSTALL THE ANCHOR KIT ON SMALL PACKAGED AC/HP MODELS:
1. It is recommended that this kit be installed on the unit prior to connecting refrigerant lines and electrical wiring.
It may be installed later if necessary.
2. Position the unit on the concrete pad and install the base mounting brackets as illustrated below. The concrete
screws provided may be used if the unit is being anchored to a concrete pad or slab.
3. Install one anchor in the end of each base rail (as shown below) for package units.
NOTE: Fasteners used in the installation of this kit must be properly installed and screwed in. Make sure the head
of the fastener securely engages the bracket.
KIT CONTENTS
Base Mtg Bracket for models with metal base pan — Qty 8
Tapcon
TM
Concrete Screw 1/4" x 1-3/4" — Qty 8
Installation Instructions
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
I have reviewed the test data and the instructions and contents of the High-Wind mounting kits for anchoring Model
(*)P3R(*), (*)P5R(*), (*)Q3R(*),(*)Q5R(*), PPA1R(*), PPA2R(*), PPH1R(*), PPH2R(*) packaged units and have
made the following fi ndings. The mounting kit clips allow the designated units to resist a 150 MPH wind speed when
fastened to an adequately designed hard concrete support in accordance with the instructions provided. Acceptable
anchorage fasteners include 1/4" Tapcons with 1 1/2" embedment into concrete.
My technical study was based upon Florida Building Code 2007 and appropriate portions of ASCE 7-05 code, 3
second gust wind speed, exposure category "C", and an importance factor of 1.15.
The installation meets paragraph 6.5.15.1 of ASCE 7-05 for a ground installation with a safety factor of 1.9.
NOTE: Copies of the Installation Instructions included with the kit are not stamped. If the local Mechanical Inspection
offi ce does not have a stamped copy of this Installation Instruction on fi le, one may be obtained from the manufacturer
of this kit. Contact the distributor where this kit was purchased.
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Specifi cations & illustrations subject to change without notice or incurring obligations.
O’ Fallon, MO | Printed in U.S.A. (08/10) 709051A (Replaces 7090510)
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Broan Extreme Wind Condition Mounting Kit - Anchor on Pad Installation guide

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