Drop-in Anchor Installation

The installation of concrete drop-in anchors can be completed in four easy-to-follow steps listed below. These concrete anchors are designed to work well with shelving, handrails, light fixtures, as well as overhead hangers with threaded rod. When installing a drop-in anchor, it is important not to over-torque. These drop-in anchors are easy and fast to install and also have excellent holding values.

1. Drill hole into concrete with a carbide tipped masonry drill bit conforming to ANSI B94, 12-77, matching the bit size with the outside diameter of the drop-in anchor being used. Make sure hole depth exceeds minimum embedment.
2. Clean out concrete dust from hole using a wire brush, compressed air or a blow out bulb.
3. Drive anchor into hole flush with the surface of the concrete.
4. Using the proper setting tool for the anchor, expand anchor by inserting the setting tool into the anchor and set with several solid hammer blows. The anchor is set properly when shoulder of setting tool is flush with the top of anchor. To set anchor below surface: Drill hole deeper than anchor length. Thread bolt into anchor. Hammer anchor into hole until bolt head is a desired depth. Remove bolt and set anchor with setting tool as described above.

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