Align planks on I-Beam or other anchoring cross-member.
Mark the I-Beam for drilling purposes near the outer edges of the plank. Drill a pilot hole.
Remove plank and drill a finish hole.
Replace plank. Place the threaded end of J-Bolts into drilled hole. Place the āJā end of J-Bolt in the gutters along each edge of the plank. Tighten with washers and nuts until secure.
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Hold Down Clamp
Assembly:
Align planks on I-Beam or other anchoring cross-member.
Mark the I-Beam for drilling purposes under the second or third slot from the end of plank. Drill a pilot hole.
Remove plank and drill a finish hole.
Replace plank. Align hold down clip over the drilled holes. Make sure the top of hold down clip attaches firmly to the ridges of plank. Tighten screws until secure.
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Hold Down Clip
Assembly:
Align planks on I-Beam or other anchoring cross-member.
Mark the I-Beam for drilling purposes. Drill a pilot hole.
Remove plank and drill a finish hole.
Replace plank. Place hold down clamp in a slot of plank, which is now over the drilled hole. Make sure the hold down clamp and drilled hole line up.
Run bolt through hold down clamp, plank, and I-Beam. Tighten with washer and nut until secure.