 INSTALLATION
- Prepare
the subbase and aggregate base course. The base must be
properly
compacted and extend 6” to 12” beyond the
edge of the pavement installation. The base immediately
beneath the restraint must be consistent or “level”.
(Diagram A)
- IMPORTANT:
A 3/8” gap must be left between sections during
installation to allow for the aluminum to expand when
heated by hot-mix asphalt. (Diagram B)
- Set
and anchor AthletEdge according to recommended anchoring
guidelines
shown above. Anchor the ends of each section. For added
stability, use
additional spikes.
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Corners should be made by bending a single section to
form the angle. Additional cutting of the base may be
required for tight angles. (Diagram C)
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Avoid excess asphalt temperatures to minimize aluminum
expansion.
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Lay asphalt adjacent to and approximately 1/2” over
the top of the AthletEdge
(depending on expected compaction results).
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Compact the first pass with the desired equipment approximately
6” to 12” in
from the AthletEdge. Subsequent passes may be directly
against or over the
edge to ensure complete compaction of asphalt.
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Following completion of the asphalt installation, backfill
and compact adjacent
topsoil to within 1/2” of the top of the restraint.
NOTE: When installing Aluminum edging
in direct contact with ACQ treated lumber we recommend installing
a barrier material such as Grace Vycor® Deck Protector™.
If
you have any additional questions, please contact us at
1.800.356.9660 or email
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