ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Practice Exam

For guidance on the cleaning techniques to be used, where should the installer check?

1. Manufacturer’s guidelines

2. MPII

3. Industry standards

4. Construction codes

The correct answer is: MPII

The best choice for guidance on the cleaning techniques to be used is the manufacturer's guidelines. These guidelines are specifically tailored to the adhesive products being used, providing installers with detailed instructions on how to prepare the substrate for optimal bond strength. The manufacturer's recommendations are based on extensive testing and research specific to their products, ensuring that the cleaning methods suggested align with the materials and formulations of the adhesive. While MPII, or the Manual of Concrete Inspection, may provide general information about procedures in the construction industry, including certain best practices, it does not focus exclusively on adhesive anchors or their specific cleaning requirements. Similarly, industry standards and construction codes can establish a framework for quality and safety, yet they lack the particularity of the manufacturer's guidance that directly applies to the adhesive in question. Therefore, the manufacturer’s guidelines are the most relevant and reliable source for determining the appropriate cleaning techniques prior to the installation of adhesive anchors.