1.

Check Suitability of Base Material - The quality of base material before installation should
be inspected. Unless otherwise specified, do not drill holes in concrete until it has achieved
full design strength.
2. Check Installation Condition - Prior to installation, check whether all installation parameters
(e.g. Installation temperature, condition of base material (wet/dry), etc.) are in accordance
with the design and post-installed rebar system being used.
3. Identification of Suitable Installation Location - Identify position of reinforcing steel and
other embedded items prior to drilling holes for rebar using scanning tools. Exercise care in
coring or drilling to avoid damaging existing reinforcing or embedded items. Notify the
Engineer if reinforcing steel or other embedded items are encountered during drilling. Take
precautions as necessary to avoid damaging prestressing tendons, electrical and
telecommunications conduit, and gas lines. Location suitable for rebar installation should be
marked.
4. Drilling of Hole for Rebar Installation - Drilled Holes: Drill holes with rotary impact hammer
drills using carbide-tipped bits, hollow drill bit system and/or core drills using diamond core
bits, as applicable. Drill bits shall be of diameters as specified by the post-installed rebar
system manufacturer. Unless otherwise shown on the drawings, all holes shall be drilled
perpendicular to the concrete surface. Hole if drilled unnecessarily should be filled with a
non-shrink grout of suitable compressive strength. Properly clean cored hole per
manufacturer’s instructions. It is recommended to use roughening tool like Hilti TE-YRT in
case of diamond cored holes.
5. Cleaning of Drilled Hole for Rebar Installation - Clean holes in accordance with
manufacturer instructions. In case, hollow drill bit is used, this step may be skipped [Check
installation instruction]
6. Installation of Post-installed Rebar - Perform rebar installation in accordance with
manufacturer instructions.
 Clean all holes per manufacturer instructions to remove loose material and drilling
dust prior to installation of adhesive or use a hollow drilling & vacuum cleaning
system.
 Inject adhesive into holes proceeding from the bottom of the hole and progressing
toward the surface in such a manner as to avoid introduction of air pockets in the
adhesive. Use of a battery dispenser is recommended to ensure correct volume of
mortar is dispensed. Piston plugs should be used to avoid formation of air pockets.
 Insert rebar as instructed by manufacturer.