GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION MANUAL - 4
© 2019 IRONRIDGE, INC. VERSION 2.8
PIPe SPeCIFICATIONS
A. MARK LOCATIONS
Establish pier locations. Once grid of pier locations has
been set, verify all angles are square.
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Spacing varies with load conditions. Consult engineering specs.
B. POSITION PIeRS
CONCReTe FOUNDATIONS
Excavate the foundation holes. Insert vertical piers into
foundation holes, and pour in concrete mixture. Ensure
vertical piers are plumb, level, square, and placed in
parallel rows. Level the tops so they are even.
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Brace piers until concrete foundation has cured.
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In some cases, cross bracing is required to provide extra support
for piers. If required, install
Diagonal Braces
at this time.
A
B
Level Tops
Vertical Pier
(Schedule 40 Pipe)
Level Ground
90°
1/3 Depth
Concrete
Foundation
Depth
1. BUILD BASe
TeSTeD AND eVALUATeD PIPe AND TUBe
.216 in
3.5 in
3" PIPE
.154 in
2.375 in
3" pipe
.165 in
3.5 in
3" TUBING
.109 in
2.375 in
2" Tubing
Approved 2” Pipe
Approved 3” Pipe
ALLIeD MeCH TUBING 12 GA
•
50 ksi yield strength
•
Galvanized (Allied flot
-
coat, Gatorshield, or
Hot Dipped)
top cap set screw install
torque: 11-ftlbs
ALLIeD MeCH TUBING 8 GA
•
45 ksi yield strength
•
Galvanized (Allied flot
-
coat, Gatorshield, or
Hot Dipped)
top cap set screw install
torque: 16-ftlbs
SCHeDULe 40 PIPe
•
ASTM A53 GR B
•
35 ksi yield strength
•
Hot Dipped Galvanized
top cap set screw install
torque: 20-ftlbs
SCHeDULe 40 PIPe
•
ASTM A53 GR B
•
35 ksi yield strength
•
Hot Dipped Galvanized
top cap set screw install
torque: 20-ftlbs
2” PIPe
2” TUBING
