SmartBlock 12VWF6 Installation Guide
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1. SmartBlock Installation STACK BRACE and POUR hee KK In easy 12 steps Snap out chalk lines to guide block placement on the footer STEP 3 Nail cleat to the footer along the chalk lines STEP 4 STEP 5 Cut out one panel side to allow concrete flow Place block corner and work from each end toward the middle CONTINUED Place adjustment cut Leave a small gap and never force Continue placing full blocks from comers the block into place Teeth and feet may not line up ina Notice door buck in position and braced before stacking small area Trim off teeth and leave tongue and groove Remove enough teeth to allow placement of If interlock on the adjustment cut does not line up the form Keep adjustment cut in the same area of the wall This Place adjustment cut helps when taping or using the foam glue and bracing Place and tie rebar as required by local code Some areas allow stabbing of verticals consult your local code officials STEP 10 Tape or use foam glue on all corners and cuts STEP 11 Lay out bracing materials STEP 12 Place concrete with and S bend at the end of the boom hose You are done Pour concrete Place vertical bracing about 6 8 foot apart Do not brace more than 10 feet apart 10 Tips for a Successful Pour just buiding line for thickness of i e mee et Nail 2 ani ide sement of first course block at corners2. inter areas es og cabin she Offset all joints and brace block where cut joints Tape Use ConForm tape or foam glue to secure wallends comers splices and angle Braci acing Brace comers and angle cuts on both sides apply vertical bracing with heker andladder braci bracing s chedul course if not tied down vil have atend encyto fiost z ie a 551 2 Concrete Use sump concrete 38 aggregate 2000 psi ICBO or 2 500 psi BOCA in 28 day test Always Check Slump Yourself Before Pouring On hot days or if concrete stays in the truck too long re check slump Qf concrete is a problem Fill Forms Avoid Voids F high strength concrete is us ed or if significantrebar placed extra care must betakento assure proper filling and elimination or aipoclats Rodding witha rebar vill help and vibrating by pounding with a mallet u ing section of plywood to protect foam will help consolidation For complex jobs cons ult yourstructural engineer Pour Concrete Slowly Always request an S bend at the end ofthe concrete hose 3 hsamaiun ferred For best results pour slowly Go slowyour first time 4 Lifts Pour wals in multiple lifts not to exceed four feet each allowing time between pours for each lift to begin to set Pour Concrete Carefully Pour away from corners let concrete flow on its own into the corners Keep some plywood and extra bracing handy for quick repairs Re Check Straightness Re check alignmen
3. t you pour Think Ahead Allow ample timeto brace and align walls Avoid pouring in the dark
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