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Detailed Installation Instructions
Installing Joist Brackets
7 Pitch Spacers set the pitch to drain water from the system. The first row of brackets requires no spacers. The second row requires one spacer, the third row two spacers and so on... When snapping spacers together, snap side A to side B (FIG.3). Spacers will be located on every joist, except row one, between
the bracket and joist (FIG.4).
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8 Locate and install first bracket of each row before continuing installation of each row. Locating the first bracket is very important! The bracket snaps must line up in order for panel channels to snap in properly. Locate first bracket on each row by popping or snapping a chalk line down the first joist. Install brackets leaving screws loose at first. Snap the starter channel into the bracket making sure it is straight (FIG.5), then go back and tighten all screws. Note— Make sure not to over tighten screws.
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9 To remove a channel or panel, grab both sides of channel and twist. After unsnapping one or two snaps, slide the rest of starter channel or panel off brackets (FIG.6).
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10 Inconsistent or Bowed Joist. Install first two panels (see steps 13-17). Pour water onto panels to make sure water is draining properly. Continue installing system, one bracket and two panels at a time, using spacers to correct inconsistent pitch.
11 After first bracket of each row is properly located and installed, install entire row of brackets. Brackets snap in place, giving you two free hands to slide spacer under joist (FIG. 7-A), and screw bracket in place (FIG.7-B). Due to inconsistency with deck building, wood joists and structure settling, connect the DrySnap joist bracket dove tail connections with a 1/2" #8 zip Phillips head screw (not included) (FIG. 7-C)
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12 At end of bracket run, cut a joist bracket and fasten it to last joist to close system (FIG.8).
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