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PEDESTAL INSTALLATION GUIDE: MAIN PEDESTAL
MAIN PEDESTAL SETUP – BOTH HCS & TESLA® INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE
THESE STEPS
1. CONCRETE PAD REQUIREMENTS
The location, dimensions, and composition of the concrete pad underlying the pedestal should always adhere to local building codes. The following
dimensions are minimum recommended values. Always verify that installation plans adhere to local code requirements prior to proceeding.
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The pad area must be a minimum of 18” to a side.
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The concrete must be poured a minimum depth of 18”.
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If there is no bumper block, the center of the pedestal base should be situated 36” behind the curb.
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If a bumper block is in place, the center of the pedestal base should be situated 12” behind the curb.
2. ANCHOR BOLT PLACEMENT
A minimum of four (4) anchor bolts must be embedded in the concrete pad for the purposes of securing the pedestal post. The pedestal base is de
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signed to permit the anchor bolts to be arranged in many
configurations, including the following:
Use the Pedestal Base Pattern Template:
To better facilitate the installation of the anchor bolts, a
cardboard template in the shape of the pedestal base is included in the pedestal kit. This template is
provided as a knock-out piece on the back of the cardboard box in which the cover plate is packaged.
The template is specific for two bolt patterns: the standard 10” x 10” pattern and an alternate 5.25” x
11.1” rectangular pattern.
