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Steel reinforced
Much lighter than solid concrete
The Hurricane Pad™ keeps units from sliding or blowing over
in 150 MPH winds when properly attached
(see The Hurricane T-Class Pad™ section below for exceptions)


What you will need: 3/16” masonry drill bit Four (4) or more1/4" dia. x 1-1/4" Tapcon™ masonry screws Hammer Drill/Nut Driver Level The Hurricane or The Hurricane T-Class pad and equipment 1. Check with your local building inspector to determine in which wind-borne debris region your equipment will be installed. The Hurricane Pad™ can be used for applications up to 130 mph. The Hurricane T-Class Pad™ is required for high wind zone and coastal regions up to 150mph. 2. AVOID RISKING A RED TAG. Choose acceptable equipment pad size and fastening method that meets wind load requirements in your area. Click here for equipment pad engineering tables to determine the correct pad size. The pad will be larger than the outside dimensions of the equipment and leaves room for fasteners, which must be located on the top of the pad at least 2 - 1/2" away from the edges on all sides of the equipment. In some cases, the pad size may be several inches larger than the unit when required by the engineering wind load calculations. 3. Place and level the pad on the ground.	4. Place the equipment on the pad. Refer to the equipment manufacturer's instructions to determine where the fasteners should be placed through the equipment for anchoring to a pad. Secure the equipment to the pad using the fastening methods set forth in the equipment pad tables from www.diversitech.com 5.Do NOT use a nail gun to attach equipment to the pad. 6. Read the instructions provided. Use 1/4" diameter x 1-1/4" long Tapcon brand masonry screws. Screw penetration must be a minimum of 1" into the pad. 7. Pre-drill a 3/16" diameter hole at least 1-1/4" deep in the top of the pad at each fastener location. Remember that the holes must be at least 2 - 1/2" away from the edges of the pad. For best results, a hammer drill may be required. 8. Place a DiversiTech HC-1 Hurricane Clip over the pre-drilled hole. Use a drill and/or nut driver to drive the screw into place through the mounting hole in the HC-1. Do not over tighten. 9. Attach the HC-1 Hurricane Clips to the equipment.

What you will need:

3/16” masonry drill bit
Four (4) or more1/4" dia. x 1-1/4"
Tapcon™ masonry screws
Hammer Drill/Nut Driver
Level
The Hurricane or The Hurricane
T-Class pad and equipment

1. Check with your local building inspector to determine in which wind-borne debris region your equipment will be installed. The Hurricane Pad™ can be used for applications up to 130 mph. The Hurricane T-Class Pad™ is required for high wind zone and coastal regions up to 150mph.

2. AVOID RISKING A RED TAG. Choose acceptable equipment pad size and fastening method that meets wind load requirements in your area. Click here for equipment pad engineering tables to determine the correct pad size. The pad will be larger than the outside dimensions of the equipment and leaves room for fasteners, which must be located on the top of the pad at least 2 - 1/2" away from the edges on all sides of the equipment. In some cases, the pad size may be several inches larger than the unit when required by the engineering wind load calculations.

3. Place and level the pad on the ground.

4. Place the equipment on the pad. Refer to the equipment manufacturer's instructions to determine where the fasteners should be placed through the equipment for anchoring to a pad. Secure the equipment to the pad using the fastening methods set forth in the equipment pad tables from www.diversitech.com

5.Do NOT use a nail gun to attach equipment to the pad.

6. Read the instructions provided. Use 1/4" diameter x 1-1/4" long Tapcon brand masonry screws. Screw penetration must be a minimum of 1" into the pad.

7. Pre-drill a 3/16" diameter hole at least 1-1/4" deep in the top of the pad at each fastener location. Remember that the holes must be at least 2 - 1/2" away from the edges of the pad. For best results, a hammer drill may be required.

8. Place a DiversiTech HC-1 Hurricane Clip over the pre-drilled hole. Use a drill and/or nut driver to drive the screw into place through the mounting hole in the HC-1. Do not over tighten.

9. Attach the HC-1 Hurricane Clips to the equipment.

Equipment must be properly attached to The Hurricane Pad™ or the Hurricane T-Class Pad™ in order to prevent sliding and tipping in high winds.