NOTE: Always check expiration date on product label. Do not use expired product.
WARNING: When drilling and cleaning hole use eye and lung
protection. When installing adhesive use eye and skin protection.
Notes:
Refer to specific product
page (on this
web site) or product label
for proper drill bit size.
Refer to Hole Cleaning Brushes for proper brush part number.
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.
Notes:
Refer to Mixing Nozzles for proper mixing nozzle and Adhesive Dispensing Tools for dispensing tool part number.
1. Check – Check expiration date on product label. Do not use expired product. Product is usable until end of printed expiration month.
2. Open –
Open cartridge per package instructions.
Note: For bulk dispensing, check pail or drum label for detailed mixing and preparation instructions.
3. Attach – Attach proper Simpson Strong-Tie® nozzle to cartridge. Do not modify nozzle.
4. Insert – Insert cartridge into dispensing tool.
5. Dispense – Dispense adhesive to the side until properly mixed (uniform color).
For AT, ET, EDOT™, SET and SET-XP® Adhesives and SET-XP® Adhesive with IXP™ Anchor
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.
IXP™ anchor
Threaded rod or rebar
2a. Insert – Insert clean, oil free anchor, turning slowly until the anchor contacts the bottom of the hole.
IXP™ anchor
2b. Embed – Embed IXP anchor to the bottom of UNC thread.
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.
Threaded rod or rebar
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, ET, EDOT™, SET, and SET-XP® Adhesives, and SET-XP® Adhesive with IXP™ Anchor
Prepare the hole per instructions "Hole Preparation".
1. Install – Install Simpson ARC adhesive retaining cap. Refer to Adhesive Retaning Caps for proper ARC size.
2. Fill – Fill hole 1/2 - 2/3 full, starting from bottom of hole to prevent air pockets. Withdraw nozzle as hole fills up.
IXP anchor
Threaded
rod or rebar
3. Insert – Insert clean, oil-free anchor, turning slowly until the anchor contacts the bottom of the hole.
IXP anchor
Threaded
rod or rebar
4. Do not disturb – Do not disturb anchor until fully cured. (See cure schedule for specific adhesive.)
For AT, ET, and SET Adhesives (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.
1. Tighten – After adhesive has fully cured, tighten to the required installation torque.