NOTE: Always check cartridge expiration date. Do not use expired product.
WARNING: When drilling and cleaning hole use eye and lung
protection. When installing adhesive use eye and skin protection.
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1.Hole Preparation 2. Cartridge Preparation
3. Filling the Hole: Vertical Anchorage
3. Filling the Hole: Horizontal and Overhead Anchorage: For AT, SET, and ET
3. Filling the Hole: When Anchoring with Screens: For AT, ET, and SET (except SET1.7KT or SET1.7KTA)
3. Filling the Hole: VGC Vinylester Glass Capsule (Hammer Capsule)
For horizontal, vertical and overhead applications.
1. Drill– Drill hole to specified diameter and depth.
2. Blow- Remove dust from hole with oil-free compressed air for a minimum of 4 seconds.
3. Brush- Clean with a nylon brush for a minimum of 4 cycles.
4. Blow - Remove dust from hole with oil-free compressed air for a minimum of 4 seconds.
1. Check – Check cartridge expiration date. Do not use expired product. Product is usable until end of printed expiration month.
2. Open –
Open cartridge per package instructions.
3. Attach - Attach proper Simpson nozzle to cartridge. Do not modify nozzle.
4. Insert - Attach proper Simpson nozzle to cartridge. Do not modify nozzle.
5. Dispense - Dispense adhesive to the side until properly mixed (uniform color).
Prepare the hole per instructions "Hole Preparation".
Dry and Damp Holes:
1. Fill - Fill hole 1/2 - 2/3 full, starting from bottom of hole to prevent air pockets. Withdraw nozzle as hole fills up.
2. Insert - Insert clean, oil free anchor, turning slowly until the anchor contacts the bottom of the hole.
3. Do not disturb - Do not disturb anchor until fully cured. (See cure schedule for specific adhesive.)
Water Filled Holes:
(SET or AT only)
1. Fill - Fill hole completely full, starting from bottom of hole to prevent water pockets. Withdraw nozzle as hole fills up.
2. Insert - Insert clean, oil free anchor, turning slowly until the anchor contacts the bottom of the hole.
3. Do not disturb - Do not disturb anchor until fully cured. (See cure schedule for specific adhesive.)
For AT, SET, and ET
Prepare the hole per instructions "Hole Preparation".
1. Install–Install Simpson ARC adhesive retaining cap (recommended).
2. Fill–Fill hole 1/2 - 2/3 full, starting from bottom of hole to prevent air pockets. Withdraw nozzle as hole fills up.
3. Insert–Insert clean, oil free anchor, turning slowly until the anchor contacts the bottom of the hole.
4. Do not disturb–Do not disturb anchor until fully cured. (See cure schedule for specific adhesive.)
For AT, ET, and SET (except SET1.7KT or SET1.7KTA)
Prepare the hole per instructions "Hole Preparation".
1. Fill–Fill screen completely. Fill from the bottom of the screen and withdraw the nozzle as the screen fills to prevent air pockets. (Opti-Mesh screens: Close integral cap after filling.)
2. Insert –Insert adhesive filled screen into hole.
3. Insert–Insert clean, oil free anchor, turning slowly until the anchor contacts the bottom of the screen.
4. Do not disturb–Do not disturb anchor until fully cured. (See cure schedule for specific adhesive.)
Prepare the hole per instructions "Hole Preparation".
1. Insert–Insert the VGC capsule(s) to the bottom of the hole (either end first).
2. Install–Install double nut to protect thread.
3. Drive–Drive stud or rod to the bottom of the hole. Spinning of the stud or rod is not required.
4. Do not disturb–Do not disturb anchor until fully cured. (See cure schedule for VGC.) VGC is not recommended for overhead applications.