TITAN TSPA35 Structural Wood Post Anchor Kit Installation Guide

: June 16, 2024
: Titan

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STRUCTURAL WOOD POST ANCHOR KIT
TOOLS NEEDED
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TITAN TSPA35 Structural Wood Post Anchor Kit

Do not use on surfaces 30″ or higher (U.S.A.) or 600mm / 23.62″ (CAN) or higher UNLESS you build according to our Engineering Reports (See QR link below) AND obtain approval by your local authority.

Use only Stainless Steel Screws with Aluminum Decking. Sold Separately.

Installing on a wood frame surface requires a WOOD INSTALL KIT and is outside the scope of the engineering report.

STRUCTURAL WOOD POST ANCHOR KIT

(1) Base, (2) Set Screw Plates, (1) Tube,
(1) Bracket (4×4, soft wood only), (4) Set Screws,
(1) Threaded Stud, Concrete fasteners sold separately,
(2) Locking pins

TOOLS NEEDED

HAMMER
SOCKET
DRILL
SANDPAPER, PUTTY KNIFE, WOOD FILLER,
1/2″ Twist bit
1-1/4″ x 18″ Ship Auger
Wedge Bolts
1/8″ Allen Key
Grease
POST WRENCH See step 11
Sold separately

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BORE 1-1/4″ diameter hole to 11-1/2″ deep.
TAP tube into bore with V-CUT facing side of post.
Tap tube flush with bottom of post.
Mark the two locking pin hole locations centered over the postion of the tube.
DRILL with 1/2″Twist bit to the opposite side of post.
TAP the two locking pins into holes and set them 1/8″ inside of post.
Strengthen softer woods. TAP the 4×4 SUPPORT BRACKET into base of 4×4 post in a circular pattern.
DRILL pilot holes with masonry bit.
Adjust set screws with Allen key to level the base
SCREW Wedge Bolts down.
Use scrap material and 3-1/2″ screws to make post wrench.
Hand turn post on threaded stud until firmly against base. Then use post wrench to turn another 180 degrees to remove any slack.

TITAN STRUCTURAL WOOD POST ANCHOR KIT / TSPA35/TSPA55

ENGINEERING REPORTS FOR APPLICATION SUITABILTY

ATTENTION

Do not use this product for residential code guard rails UNLESS you have a local engineer or inspector approve your application in your area. It has not been tested for use with vinyl rail systems.
Intertek engineering reports are for guidance only and complying with them does not necessarily mean your structure will be code compliant. Any variation from the assemblies tested in our engineering reports is outside of the scope of the report.
This product is not for industrial, commercial or apartment building applications. It is for private residential use only.

ATTENTION

This product is not for industrial, commercial or apartment building applications. It is for private residential use only. If you wish to use this product for any residential code application including a railing, engage local professionals before beginning work: (i) to ensure that this product is appropriate for your intended use and that the structural components which this product is to be used in conjunction with are sound and that the work area is safe and free from all potential hazards including utilities and other services, (ii) to provide clarification if these warnings are unclear or you do not understand any of the information in the installation instructions for this product. Always comply with applicable building codes. Be aware that building codes may vary.
In no event shall Titan Building Products be liable for any loss or damage, direct or otherwise, which results from the improper use of this product. If for any reason Titan Building Products becomes liable for loss or damage, direct or otherwise the aggregate liability of Titan Building Products shall be limited to the retail purchase price of the products.

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