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®	PBV POST BASE

Simpson's hidden standoff post base for Viga posts. The PBV6 fits a 6" or 8" diameter viga post, and the PBV10 fits a 10" or 12" diameter post.

MATERIAL: 14 gauge

FINISH: Galvanized or painted; check with factory.

INSTALLATION:

• Footing installation: Drill a 3/4" hole 10" deep min. into the center of the viga post. Clean out dust. Half fill the hole with SET epoxy. Insert the all-thread rod, and allow epoxy to set. Slip PBV over the rod and secure to the post.
• Drill a W hole 5" deep minimum into the center of the footing. Clean out dust. Half-fill the hole with SET epoxy. Insert the all-thread rod into the hole.
• 4" minimum slab installation: Drill hole into viga post as noted above. Align post surface with edge of slab. Mark center of post on slab. Drill a 3/4" hole 3-1/2" deep into slab. Half fill the hole with SET epoxy. Insert the all-thread rod into hole.
• Not recommended for non-top-supported installation such as fences.

1. Uplift loads are increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed. Reduce by 33% and 60% for normal loading.
2. Download may not be increased for short-term loading.
3. Download based on 700 psi wood bearing for Ponderosa Pine.
4. Min edge dist. for table loads is 4-3/4".
5. For 4" slab, the allowable uplift load is 1580 lbs with 2-3/4" minimum edge distance.

EPB44T ELEVATED POST BASES

The EPB44T fits 4x posts and beams. Adjustable up and down.

MATERIAL: 12 gauge base, threaded rod support 5/8" x 5" (shipped assembled)

FINISH: Base -- G 60 galvanized, threaded rod -- zinc plate

INSTALLATION:

• Secured with epoxy: Drill a 3/4" hole 2-1/2" deep min. into the concrete. Half fill the hole with epoxy. Insert the EPB44T and adjust to the desired height. To adjust after the epoxy cures, drill a hole in the center of the post and turn the post base up or down to the desired height.
• Supported by a nut: Drill a 3/4" hole 2-1/2" deep min. into concrete. Install a 5/8-11 NC nut and cut washer on the threaded rod. (Nut and washer not supplied). Insert EPB44T into the hole and adjust to the desired height.
• Embedded in wet concrete: Embed 5/8" rod minimum 4" embedment.
• Minimum sidecover is 3" from the center of the threaded rod.
• Fully engage at least three threads in the base.
• Not recommended for non-top-supported installations such as fences.

CODE: BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI NER-432.

1. Loads may not be increased for short term loading.
2. Uplift & lateral loads require the threaded rod to be set in wet concrete or attached to cured concrete with epoxy.
3. Specifier to design concrete for shear capacity.

EPB ELEVATED POST BASES

The EPB44A is a single-piece, non-welded elevated post base. For decks, porches: wherever moisture, sanitary, or other conditions require elevated wood posts.

MATERIAL: EPB44A -- 14 ga.; others -- 12 ga. base plate, 1-1/16" OD x 8" pipe

FINISH: EPB44A -- Galvanized; all others -- Simpson gray paint

INSTALLATION:

• Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
• Allows 1" to 2-1/2" clearance above concrete, 2" for EPB44A. Insert EPB into concrete after screeding.
• Not recommended for non-top-supported installations such as fences.

OPTIONS: 12" pipe available for EPB44, 46, 66; specify "-12" after model number.

CODES: BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI NER-393; City of L.A. RR 24818 (EPB).

1. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading.
2. EPB44 and EPB46 have extra nail holes: only eight must be filled to achieve table loads.
3. Specifier to design concrete for shear capacity