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Soil Classification Ground anchors are designed for different soil classifications, longer models for loose soils,shorter models for harder soils. Prior to installing any ground anchor model,the soil must be tested with a Soil Test Probe in order to match approved ground anchor model with site soil class. Ground anchors for Florida Only:For puposes of installation of manufactured/mobile homes in the State of Florida,there will be two soil classifications.All Anchors and stabilizer plates must be galvanized. Color Soil Soil Test Recommended Code Class Description Value Anchors/Stabilizer Plates 4A Loose to medium dense 276 to 350 48"with 6"helix ® Type 1 sands,firm to stiff clays in.lbs. and a 17-1/2"wide and silts,alluvial fill. stabilizer plate,180 sq.in. Green 48" - l ! ABS Model Part# Description stabilizer M121-15/8 59081 48"x 5/8"rod,1-6"helix Plate M121-13/4 59094 48"x 3/4"rod,1-6"helix Stabilizer 59285 59286 171/2"Stabilizer Plate . Plate 4B Very loose sands,firm 175 to 275 314"x 60"with 7"helix ® Type 2 clays and sifts,alluvial fill. in.lbs.* and a 17-1/2"wide stabilizer plate,180 sq.in. Red 60" ABS Model Part# Description i Stabilizer M607 59099 60"X 3/4"rod 1-7"helix Plate 59285 59286 171/2"Stabilizer Plate Stabilizer *Below 175 in.lbs.,a pr Plate Instructions Soil Test Probe 1. Place probe tip into ground where you intend to place your The Soil Test Probe is used to determine the soil conditions below anchor.Using a 15/16"hex socket with a ratchet or breaker bar, the surface near the anchor's helical plate. Using the Soil Test rotate the probe in a clockwise direction. (An electric drive Probe will ensure maximum anchor holdingstrengthb indicating machine with an adaptor head may also be used) the proper anchor model for each soil condition. y g 2. Drive(rotate)the torque probe into the soil until reaching a Using the chart provided,a probe reading can be converted to the depth equal to the length of the anchor being installed. recommended anchor for every soil condition. 3. To determine the soil classification: 600 in.lbs;Torque Wrench •Place wrench adaptor onto torque wrench. 0 • Insert hex portion of wrench adaptor onto the earth probe. O3 •Support probe shaft with one hand, while rotating probe steadily with the O wrench.(Do not exceed 600 in.lbs.) A •Read the torque wrench while rotating probe clockwise. /5'Earthrobe •Use the soil classification chart to cross reference probe readings. I Color codes match those printed on Tie Down's torque probe. Wrench Adaptor 4.To remove probe,use wrench or electric drive machine in reverse(counter clockwise). - N TIE KJ 1 •va Drive SW -'Atlanta. GA 3033O 4e4 e0i ® e - i � o to 0 0