Installation of Torque Lock Staples
The Torque Lock Staple consists of 6 easy steps to successful installation. First and foremost, let's look at the tools you'll need to get the job done.
Tools Required
- Torque Lock Staples
- Marking templates (provided in each kit)
- Epoxy (provided in each kit)
- Carpenter's pencil (no.2 pencil will suffice)
- 1/2 inch masonry bit
- Masonry saw
- Torque Wrench
- 3/8th's ratchet
- Hydraulic cement (non-shrinking)
- Trowel
- Diamond or Carbide "V" Blade
Installation
- Using the template provided, trace and mark cutouts along crack
approximately every 12 inches, alternating between large and small
template. Then using a pencil, mark the circles for the holes to be
drilled on either side of crack.
- On drill markings, drill into structure a minimum of 4in. (4")
deep using a 1/2in. masonry bit. Using a masonry saw, cut into
structure along marked lines approximately 2 inches deep and
chip out area that is cut (this is to recess the staple).
NOTE: If you should drill deeper than the recommended depth as described above, this will have no effect on the performance of the Torque Lock Staple.
- Assemble unit first, and then using the epoxy provided, apply to
the reinforcement pins as shown. With both hands, slide pins into
pre-drilled holes. Then push the Torque Lock unit back until the
locking plate is recessed approximately 1.5" - 2" inches into the
wall.
NOTE: Do not get epoxy on the Cam or Locking plate!
IMPORTANT: Make sure ratchet square is facing inward when setting staples
- Making sure that the epoxy you used is set up (read label for manufacturer
instructions) and using a torque wrench with a 3/8th's ratchet
attachment, insert in ratchet square and tighten clockwise 180° until 40lbs
of pull torque is reached.
NOTE: Torque wrench can be purchased at Sears - nothing extravagant
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten above 40lbs. torque pressure
IMPORTANT: Do not turn Cam more than 180°
- Using a diamond or carbide blade, "V" open crack between cut outs. Be sure to clean out crack & cut
outs of all dust & debris.
- Using a non shrinking cement (hydraulic cement) fill in crack & cut outs. Use a trowel to pack in cement tightly making sure you leave no voids. After finishing this process, you can go over the repaired area(s) with any finishing product you would like to use (plaster, paint, tile, Marcite, cool deck, etc.)
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