Installation guide for the nVent LK16 Interlok coupler, covering attachment to rebar and forms, pump fill applications, and concrete pouring instructions.
This document provides installation instructions for the nVent LENTON LK16 Interlok coupler. It details the process of fastening the coupler to rebar using a tapered threaded bar end and placing it into a pre-cast form. The guide covers safety requirements, proper hardware usage, and specific steps for attaching the coupler to forms to prevent concrete slurry entry.
| Coupler Article No. | 145575 |
|---|---|
| Optimal Torque (Canada ft-lb) | 120 |
| Optimal Torque (Metric Nm) | 90 |
| Compatible Bar Size | #5 16mm |
Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.
Install the coupler until hand tight, approximately 4-1/2 turns clockwise, then tighten per the optimal torque in Table 1.
Refer to the LENTON INTERLOK User's manual IP8419 for more detailed instructions.