1.
Mix concrete in the ratio of 4 gravel, 2 sand and 1 cement or simply use premixed concrete packs. To hold the
Post/Socket erect, the concrete must be mixed fairly dry but should still be wet enough that it sticks to itself when
squeezed in the hand, it should not crumble.
2.
Place the Post / Socket (with Post in it) in the hole. Ensure the Cabinet and/or Receiving Catch is facing the
right way. Pour concrete to within 20mm from the top of the hole (finished ground level). See Figure
5d
. Check the
Post is plumb/vertical using a spirit level. Use a crowbar or similar to ram the concrete tight so it holds the
Post/Socket in place. If the concrete has dropped below 20mm, top up with more concrete, check vertical and ram
tight again. Fill last 20mm of hole with soil, press soil down gently with the sole of your shoe. Check vertical one
last time. Now leave the concrete to set. DO NOT USE FOR 48 HOURS.
LINE TENSIONING
If Posts have been installed ensure concrete is set and dry
before tensioning the lines. Extend the Draw Arm to the
Receiving Catch. Flick the Line Tension Lock to the locked
position at the Cabinet. Turn the Tension Knob a click or 2 in a
clockwise direction. See Figure
4
. Starting on the middle line,
uncleat the cord then pull the loose end to take up the slack.
See Figure
6a
. Recleat the cord and fit it back into the Cord
Tidy. See Figure
6b
. Repeat for the 2 outside lines then the
remaining 2 lines. Tension one cord at a time and ensure it is
recleated and back in the Cord Tidy before starting another.
After all lines have been tensioned, snip off excess cord allowing
a
20mm tail. See Figure
6b
.
RETRACTING THE CORD
Switch the Line Tension Lock to the unlocked position before
retracting the Cord back into the Cabinet, this ensures minimum
wear on internal gears. If there is a lot of tension on the Cord,
the Lock may be harder to move. To make it easier, take tension
off the Lock by turning the Tension Knob clockwise a little with
the right hand. Whilst doing this, switch the Lock to the unlocked
position with your the left hand. Then, unhook the Draw Arm
from the Catch and slowly guide the Cord and Draw Arm back
into the Cabinet.
MAINTENANCE & TIPS
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Occasionally check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
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Keep the Cap on the Ground Socket whenever the Post is removed.
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Re-tension Cords occasionally as required.
WARRANTY
Please see separate page for Austral
’s Warranty.
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