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ANCHORING SYSTEM
The Superspan dome uses a cable tie-down anchoring system
that is engineered to provide the strength of a permanent installation while
making it easy remove the dome when the cold weather ends. This system does not
have the added bulk, weight, and inconvenience of a waterbag. Ask anyone who has
struggled with a waterbag system when it's time to store the dome and you'll
know what we mean.
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The cable at the heart of the system is enclosed in a
double-thick hem at the base of the sidewall. The continuous steel cable has
been joined at the ends and is coated in plastic to prevent rust and corrosion.
The cable attaches to the anchors that are placed in your concrete deck every
18"-24". The anchors are 1/2" x 1 1/2" zinc coated steel.
They are a "drop in" anchor that are seated by tapping them in with a
special tool provided with each installation. The 3/8" open turned
eyebolts, also zinc coated steel, are screwed into the anchors. After the season
is over the eyebolts are removed and replaced with stainless steel inserts that
will keep debris out of the anchor holes over the summer.
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Air is kept in the dome by the use of an air skirt that's
attached to the cable hem at the base of the wall. The air skirt lies on the
deck and forms a very effective air trap in even the worst of weather.
Pools without concrete decks can sometimes be accommodated. A
wood deck presents the potential problem of not achieving a good air seal because
of air escaping through the cracks in the deck. We have found that by placing
indoor-outdoor carpeting down on the deck will usually prevent any air leakage.
The anchoring system also can be placed on smooth dirt or grass as long as the
entire area is level. Stakes are then used instead of the anchors.
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Technical Specifications:
Cable...............................1/8"
x 1/4" aircraft cable
Anchors...................Red Head Multi-SetII "RM-38"
Eyebolts...................3/8" x 2 1/4" zinc coated steel
Stainless steel threaded inserts (for summer) are now provided
with every cable kit
Stainless steel anchors and eyebolts are now an option with
the Superspan Dome
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