RNA ARMOR-EDGE Installation Manual

STEP 1
Set the Armor-Edge All Steel joint assembly to the correct line of the
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construction joint and hold in place with nail stakes through the holes
in the setting brackets.
STEP 2
Insert 2 x 4 x 5 inch (50 x 100 x 125 mm) wooden nailing blocks into the
setting bracket behind the nail stakes. For long runs, join joint assembly
at overlap using provided nylon nuts and bolts.
STEP 3
Adjust the assembly to the specified elevation and hold in place with
duplex nails through the nail stakes. Adjust to correct level and elevation
using wedges if needed.
STEP 4
If the Armor-Edge All Steel joint assembly will butt up to a saw-cut
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contraction joint, cut through the full depth of the side of the joint
assembly that abuts the saw-cut to allow activation of the joint.
STEP 5
Place Diamond Dowel
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plates on the opposite side of the form to the nail stakes. Ensure
pocket formers completely cover the plate that will protrude into the
first placement.
STEP 6
Place and finish the first slab. Use internal vibration to consolidate
concrete around the assembly per industry guides for embedments.
Remove concrete paste from the top of the Armor-Edge
during finishing.
STEP 7
Remove nail stakes, wooden nailing blocks and wedges (if used) taking
care not to disturb the form.
STEP 8
Place and finish the second slab. Use internal vibration to consolidate
concrete around the assembly per industry guides for embedments.
STEP 9
Remove concrete paste from the top of the Armor-Edge
during finishing.
STEP 10
Threads of nylon nut will strip when concrete contracts.
STEP 11
Fill joints as outlined in the project specification.
ARMOR-EDGE
ALL STEEL JOINT ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION GUIDE
pocket formers over the Diamond Dowel
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setting bracket
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steel bars
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steels bars
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nail stake
place Diamond Dowel
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pocket formers over the
Diamond Dowel plates
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