Hydrajaws 2000 - Inner Leaf Wall Tie Testing Procedure; Outer Leaf Wall Tie Testing

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Position the test meter so that the
gauge is in the most convenient
place to read it. Set the red pointer
at zero. Whilst holding onto the
handle on the test meter body,
turn the loading handle clockwise
to increase the load on the anchor.
Note: Do not let go of the tester
before the load has been removed.
When the load starts to increase
note the scale reading on the
displacement scale behind the
gauge on the test meter body.
Keep increasing the load until the
required load is achieved (for test
OPTIONAL ADAPTORS
Optional adaptors are available for non-threaded ties.
Forexample,theHelixwalltie(picturedonright)hasa
special adaptor to enable testing.
Please contact us for information on our range of
special adaptors.
Fig 25
a
b
Note: A sample of the tie may be required to conrm the right adaptor is supplied.
load please consult manufacturers recommendation). Some indication of the displacement
of the Tie can be obtained by comparing the reading form the displacement scaled while
thexingisunderloadwiththerstreadingnoted.Toreleasetheloadrotatethehandle
anti-clockwise and push down until the original position is resumed. Lift the test meter off
the stud adaptor and unscrew the adaptor and studding.
PROCEDURE, INNER LEAF
Installthetieintotheinnerleafinaccordancewiththemethodstatementappropriate
tothewalltiebeingused.Ifappropriateleavetheresinmortartocureforatleastthe
recommended curing time. Load the tie in accordance with the procedure given above.
Ifthedisplacementofthetieisjudgedtobeexcessivethenthequalityofthexintothe
base material is suspect. Remove the testing assembly and complete the installation
of the tie in accordance with the appropriate method statement.
PROCEDURE, OUTER LEAF, MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS
Itisnotpossibletotesttheouterleafinisolationonanormallyinstalledtie.
NOW AVAILABLE: WALL TIE TESTER KIT MK 2
The Hydrajaws Wall Tie Tester Kit Mk2 is used for testing all types
ofremedialwalltietomeettherequirementsofDD140.Itisused
with appropriate adaptor and mounts direct to tester.
The Mk2 Kit comes with M5 and M6 threaded rod adaptors and a
selection of adaptors are available to suit a wide range of wall ties.