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Tapcon Anchor
Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BLUE CLIMASEAL™ AND 410 STAINLESS STEEL

Product Information
Suggested/Ordering Information
Performance Data
Approval Listings
Read instructions before using (installation)!
warning symbol WARNING! If there are any questions concerning proper installation, applications or appropriate use of this product, please call our Technical Services Department at 1-800-899-7890. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
1. Select proper fastener – diameter/head style/length.
a) Use selection chart to choose proper length.
2. Drill Hole – use selection chart to determine drill bit length and depth of hole.
a) Choose appropriate drill of Tapcon Anchor.
b) Drill hole minimum ¼” deeper than Tapcon Anchor to be embedded.
Minimum anchor embedment: 1”
Maximum anchor embedment: 1-3/4”
3. Drive Anchor.
warning symbol WARNING! Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in serious personal injury. Always wear ANSI compliant eye protection (ANSI Z87.1-2003).
warning symbol WARNING! Using the wrong size drill bit will affect performance values and may cause faliure.
APPLICATIONS
tap_prod2a.jpg (10105 bytes) Tapcon is especially well suited for window and door frames because it performs well in block, is available in a flat head style, and is fast to install.  
tap_prod2b.jpg (11834 bytes) Many horizontal or "wall" applications are attached with Tapcon because it is removable and works well in block and brick.  
tap_prod2c.jpg (13300 bytes) The picture shows the Condrive 1000 Installation Kit in action. The kit makes for fast and easy change over from drill bit to driver and controls the driving torque to prevent thread stripping and head snapping in hard base materials.  
FEATURES

(A) Fixture Thickness—determine the fixture thickness to be anchored

(B) Anchor Embedment—with a minimum recommended embedment of 1", the correct Tapcon anchor choice can be made. Hole depth must be a minimum 1/4" deeper than the anchor embedment to allow for displaced material

(C) Hole Diameter—proper hole diameter is very important to insure consistent performance and maximum pullout strength. 3/16" anchors require 5/32" diameter bits, and 1/4" anchors require 3/16" diameter bits

 
Head Styles
3/16" diameter has a 1/4" slotted hex washer head (HWH)
1/4" diameter has a 5/16" slotted hex washer head (HWH)
3/16" diameter uses a #2 phillips flat head (PFH)
1/4" diameter uses a #3 phillips flat head (PFH)

APPROVALS / LISTINGS

Blue Climaseal™

ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. – #ESR-1671

ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. – #ESR-2202

Miami-Dade County – #07-0315.03

City of Los Angeles RR25644

Florida Building Code

410 Stainless Steel

Miami-Dade County – #07-1126.10

Florida Building Code
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