# Column Extension

### Lift the extension up and place on top of base column.

![Column Extension Lifting Sling](https://creativeconners.com/files/Manuals/floorpocket-v2/column-extension-lifting.png)

### Make the splices, leave bolts loose

Pro-Tip: Using a drift pin is helpfup for aligning the hole and making the bolted connection.

#### Splice Hardware

![Column Splice](https://creativeconners.com/files/Manuals/floorpocket-v2/column-seam.png)

Hevi- Rail Hardware:

* Torque Specification: 41 ft/lbs
* Qty: 4 - 3/8" x 2" Socket Head Cap Screws
* Qty: 4 - 3/8" Lock Nuts

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Splice Hardware:

* Torque Specification: 57 ft/lbs
* Qty: 4 - Splice Plates

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1. Qty: 32 - 1/2" x 1.5" Hex Bolt
2. Qty: 32 - 1/2" Flat Washers
3. Qty: 32 - 1/2" Lock Washers
4. Qty: 32 - 1/2" Hex Nut

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### Align the hevi-rail.

* Make sure the seems on the hevi-rail line up
* Tighten bolts

![Splice Plate Detail](https://creativeconners.com/files/Manuals/floorpocket-v2/column-seam-detail.png)

### Level the base platform

Adjust the leveling feet to make sure the hevi-rail is sitting plumb

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