Model Manufacturers Installation Manual

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Model Manufacturers Installation Manual

• Manufactured Housing Research Alliance

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What is the Model Manual?

• Created jointly by leading manufacturers
  operating under the MHRA umbrella
• A template that any manufacturer can modify to
  fit their design and construction practices
• Includes the latest revision of HUDs
  installation standards (3285)

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Why Should a Manufacturer Adopt the Manual?

• Simplify the process for manufacturers to modify
  their manuals to conform to the new standards
• Consistent format for installers using multiple
  manuals
• Consistent platform for installer training

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How is the Model Used?

• Available on the Web as an editable MS Word
  document
• Figures available on the Web in AutoCAD format
  for editing
• Manufactures tailor content to conform to their
  own designs and practices

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The Manual Structure

• Step by step guidance following the sequence of
  home installation
• Instructions vary depending on type of home and
  foundation

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Chapter Structure

• Each chapter takes the installer through one
  aspect of the installation
• Installer is directed only to the information
  needed for the home being installed

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Features of the Manual

• Best practice tips
• Cautions
• Clear explanations and graphics

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For More Information
Jordan Dentz Manufactured Housing Research
Alliance 2109 Broadway, Suite 200 New York, NY
10023 Phone [phone] ext. 13 Fax (212)
496-5389 Email jdentz_at_research-alliance.org On
the Web MHRA www.mhrahome.org