Installation Guide PrivacyShield Outdoor Enclosure
Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction... 2 2.0 Materials, Delivery & Tools... 2 3.0 Layout and Post Locations. 3 4.0 Foundations... 5 5.0 PVC Installation.... 6 1.0 Introduction 1.1. PURPOSE The purpose of this manual is to provide the Installer the necessary information to install an PrivacyShield Outdoor Enclosure. The procedures explained in this manual are based on past experience, and are not intended to limit the installer to only these practices. 1.2. RESPONSIBILITY It is the responsibility of the installer to install the barrier properly. All quality control shall be the responsibility of the installer. The performance of the system is dependent on ensuring the material is installed properly and that no gaps are left in the wall or below the wall. It is the responsibility of the owner or installer to inspect all materials against the packing slip upon arrival to ensure a complete delivery in good order. Any damaged materials must be set aside and Acoustical Solutions shall be notified immediately. The design of foundations and post spacing is the responsibility of the installer and homeowner. Acoustical Solutions can provide suggested post spacing based on strength of the panel materials and the wind loads in the region the wall is to be erected, but ultimately it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure they meet all local design codes and ordinances in their area. At no time shall the owner or installer exceed the recommended spans or height limitations of the manufacturer of the materials. It is the responsibility of the owner or installer to ensure that the required clearance distance between the wall and the piece of equipment meets the requirements of the manufacturer for clearance distances. 18-24 clearance is common, but we recommend confirming what is required for your specific piece of equipment. The installer/homeowner is also responsible for checking for utilities locates before digging to prevent damaging any underground wires or pipelines. The website www.call811.com can be used for this service and has operations in most states. 2
2.0 Materials, Delivery & Tools 2.1. COMPONENTS & MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY ACOUSTICAL SOLUTIONS 1) Rectangular Steel Tube Posts 2) PVC H Posts 3) PVC Acoustic Panels 4) PVC Long Leg U Channel 5) 1.7 x2.6 PVC Inserts 6) Post Caps 3
2.2 DELIVERY The material will typically be delivered via an LTL box truck with a lift gate. All material will be bundled together on one pallet for most projects. Unloading of the material bundle will be handled by the delivery carrier. It is recommended to unload and also store the material in a level area. 2.3 TOOLS REQUIRED 1) Shovel, Post Hole Digger 2) Four-foot level 3) String Lines 4) Compound miter saw with fine tooth blade (if needed to cut panels) 5) Drill 6) Wheelbarrow for mixing pre-bagged concrete 7) C clamps for bracing posts 8) Concrete trowel 9) Rubber mallet 2.4 MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY INSTALLER: 1) Concrete for foundations 2) Stakes 3) 4-6 long nails 4) 2 x4 wood pieces 36-48 long (for bracing posts when installed in wet concrete) 5) Self-tapping 1 ¼ long No. 8 galvanized screws 6) 12 (300 mm) length of sonotube for the top of each hole at the diameter of the proposed foundation diameter 3.0 LAYOUT AND POST LOCATIONS Make sure that you call and have utility locates done for all underground services before you begin layout or digging. www.call811.com Ensure the required clearances from the equipment are met before you begin to layout the wall. The manufacturer can provide this information to you The wall will end up approximately 2 closer to the piece of equipment from the center line of the posts, so be sure to add at least 2 to the minimum clearance required to the center line of the steel posts. The centerline of the steel posts should be laid out to ensure that panels if cut are not cut through the perforations and there is a minimum of 3 (75 mm) of non-perforated material at the end of the panel. To reduce the amount of cutting of panels, the chart below gives the center to center distance between the centerline of posts and foundations for a straight wall when panels are cut in half or using a 95.5 panel. Posts spacing can be larger or smaller than this, just additional cutting of panels will be required. Panel Size Actual Panel Size Cut Center to Center Distance for Steel Post/Foundation Dim A Center to Center Distance Required at Corner Dim B (½) 95.5 47 3/4 50 51 ¾ (½) 119.5 59 3/4 62 63 ¾ 4
(½) 143.5 71 3/4 74 75 ¾ 95.5 95 ½ 97 ¾ * DIM B DIM A * A 95.5 span in the direction perpendicular to the post is not recommended. If there are corners in the wall, locate the locations of the corners first. Pull the string line along the outside or inside edge of where the wall is to go through these corner locations. Pull another string line perpendicular to the first in the location of the corners (again going through the centerline of the post). The perpendicular walls can be accurately laid out using the 3-4-5 triangle principal. Make sure your sting lines extend 24-36 past the length of the wall, so there is room to work. Mark the post locations as desired with the 4-6 nails in the ground below the string line, or using a 4-6 nail in the desired post locations. Tip: Once the post locations are laid out, the string lines can be removed, but DO NOT remove the stakes that hold the string line as the string line will be required again for post layout once the holes are dug. 4.0 FOUNDATIONS Do not install foundations in frozen soil or during weather that is wet or below freezing. Do not install concrete in temperatures below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C). A foundation must be dug for each post location. Foundation depth and diameter is the responsibility of the installer. The foundation must extend below depth of frost at a minimum to prevent movement of the wall due to frozen soils. In general, the larger the diameter of the foundation, the more capacity it has. At a minimum a 12 diameter foundation should be used. The depth depends on the quality of the soil as well as the local frost depth. Check with your local building department or building code for requirements. 5
Drill/dig the post holes in the locations as laid out. The center of the post should be as close to the center of the dug foundation hole as possible. In each hole, place the 12 length of sonotube and level them all to the same finished elevation. Secure these as necessary to prevent movement when the concrete is added to the foundation hole. Reinstate your string lines in place and relocate the center of your post locations on the string line. Tip: Tie a piece of twist tie at the centerline location of each post on the string line, so the location of each piece of steel tube steel can be accurately located. Mix enough concrete to fill one hole. Fill the hole with the concrete to the top of the sonotube. Take one of the steel posts and slide it into the wet concrete and center it on the string line mark denoting the center of the post location. The steel post should be long enough to extend to within 6 to the bottom of the hole and have enough length to extend to the top of the PVC post once installed. (i.e. if you have a 4 foot high fence, there should be 4 foot of post sticking out past the top of the concrete). Using the four foot level, level the post in all directions ensuring the center of the post stays in location. Secure the steel post into place using stakes, 2 x4 wood pieces and C clamps so they can cure. Steel post orientation is critical. The short face of the 2 ½ x 1 ½ post (i.e. the 1 ½ face) must be parallel to the front of the wall. At the corners, the post should be parallel to the main section of wall. Smooth the top of concrete around the post and across the top of the sonotube to a nice smooth finish with a slight slope away from the post. Ensure there are no low spots that water can gather and freeze and damage the finished concrete. Once the concrete cures, remove the bracing. This amount of time for concrete to cure can vary depending on the weather during installation and the type of concrete used. The concrete should be allowed to cure for a minimum of (7) seven days. 5.0 PVC INSTALLATION PVC H Posts - Once the steel posts are set and the foundations have cured, the PVC H Post can be placed over each steel post. Cut the PVC H post to length using a compound miter saw. Allow an additional 1 to the top of the H post. (i.e. if you have a 4 foot high fence, cut the H post at 4-1 ). The PVC H post slides over the steel post. Tip: The PVC H posts are thicker than what can be cut in one stroke on a compound miter saw. Cut as far through the post as you can and rotate 90 degrees to finish the cut. Tip: Because the posts are all likely the same length, set a jig up so all the posts end up the same length. 6
Long Leg U Channel - If there are corners in your surround, there is a need to attach a long leg U channel to the corner posts. The long leg U channel shall be cut approximately 1 shorter than the PVC H post. Attach the long leg U channel to the flange of the PVC H post as shown. Locate it on the PVC H post so it is in line with the panel pocket on the adjacent PVC H post. Screw it to the PVC H post using 1 ¼ self-tapping No. 8 screws every 6. Bottom Panel - Each section will begin with a solid Tuf-Barrier panel at the bottom. Cut the bottom panel as necessary using the compound miter saw ensuring there is approximately ¼ of space at each end of the panel once installed to allow for expansion and contraction of the PVC panels. At no time should this gap exceed ½. Install this panel with the tongue facing up. In-fill Panels and Cap Panel - Proceed with cutting the other panels to the length required the same as the bottom panel and install them one on top of the other. Ensure the perforated surface is pointing towards the noise source. Finish off each section with a top panel (no tongue on it). The panels should fit snuggly into each post and U-channel with a little play for expansion and contraction. Tip: When cutting the in-fill panels, set up a jig so you don t have to measure each one. 1.6x 2.7 Inserts - To finish off cut the 1.6x2.7 rectangular inserts the same length as the posts. Insert these into the end posts and corner posts where there are no panels to be placed into the space. Post Caps Add the cap to each of the top of the posts. These can be lightly tapped on using a rubber mallet if required. The caps can also be screwed into place if required. 7