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Subject: [TowerTalk] Rohn Tower Pier Pin install
From: CEPitts <cpitts@ec.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:20:44 -0500
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Need the correct way to do this. In my search efforts could not find any documentation involving this issue. Having installed and taken down various tower installs in the past I am about to do a install involving a pier pin with the standard Rohn galvanized base.

Previous experiences with installs and take downs has always been sections and rebar placed in the hole, various fold overs and extension towers but never a pier pin until now, Go figure!

I am using Rohn products and yheir guidance from the their book and my question is the correct way to install the 3/4" x 12 pin into the concrete base. Do I place the pin into the fresh concrete after it is poured and of course before the concrete cures supporting the pin so it is plumb and vertical above the base of the concrete by approximately 3-4" ?

Or do I drill out a hole once the curing has subsided in  approx 30 days and insert the pin with some epoxy concrete hardener applied to the pin upon insertion?

I have a hammer drill but not relishing the thought of the latter with a bit to handle the 3/4" diameter along with the cost of purchasing said drill bit designed for concrete use.

Thanks for responses in advance, 73! Charles "Ed" K5OF in NC

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