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	INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.	Locate positions of joists and mark on the external side of wall.
2.	Drill 12mm clearance holes through masonry and first joist in line with centre of joists.
3.	Clear hole of any dust or loose debris using an air pump.
4.	Load PAM Bow-Fix into support tool and insert through clearance hole, then hammer PAM Bow-Fix into second joist end to the required depth.
5.	Inject PAM Resin into hole and completely fill.
6.	Make good surface of holes using colour matching dyed mortar.
	INSTALLATION NOTES
	UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE TO BE USED:
a.	Minimum penetration depth into end grain of timber to be 50mm.
b.	PAM Bow-Fix Ties to be installed at 600mm horizontal centres.