BALLHOG Icon Series, Installation And Owner'S Instructions

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TIME OUT TIP:
The arrow on the decal
MUST be pointing toward the playing surface.
Step 6: Position 5” ground anchor (Item G2550) in
center of hole with hinge side toward and parallel with playing
surface. Using a level, ensure the anchor is level front-to-back
and left-to-right. All edges of the ground anchor must be 6” (15.2
cm) away from all sides of hole and the top of the ground anchor
within a range of 1”- 3” (25-75 mm) above the level of the playing
surface.
TIME OUT TIP: As you add concrete, occasionally
insert a stir rod (such as a broomstick) into three
or four places in the concrete and plunge up and
down to help eliminate air bubbles.
Step 7:
Continue adding concrete until concrete is
within 1”-1.5” (25-38 mm) of anchor plate bottom, or level with
the landscape – whichever comes first. Slope top of concrete
away from pole with trowel to create a smooth surface.
IMPORTANT
• Periodically re-check the level of the anchor plate in both
directions as you add more concrete.
• Slope the top of the concrete fill away from the ground
anchor in all directions to shed moisture away.
TIME OUT TIP:
If you must adjust the height,
be sure to re-check level and that the anchor is
parallel with playing surface!
Step 8:
If needed, adjust anchor plate height.
The top of
the ground anchor should be within a range of 1”- 3” (25-75 mm)
above playing surface. Be sure to re-check level.
Step 1:
Locate and unpack a 5” ground anchor (Item
G2550).
Remove plastic plugs from bolt holes and ensure the
threads are in good condition. REPLACE THE PLUGS – they will
keep concrete and debris from the bolt holes during installation.
Leave the hinge pin in place as well.
Step 2:
Determine hole location. Due to varying playing
surfaces and circumstances, please contact your Ball Hog
representative to determine proper hole location. Follow One Call
or your utility’s recommendations as to how close you may dig to
a marked utility
.
IMPORTANT
You MUST dig the anchor hole at least 48” (1.2 m) deep.
WARNING
Before digging for the ground anchor, check for underground
power, gas, telephone, water and other utility lines. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. See 811 One Call Warning box
on page 2 for more information or call your local utility company.
Step 3: Dig hole 48” to 50” (1.2 m – 1.3 m) deep and 18”
(0.5 m) in diameter using a spade, shovel, auger or post hole
digger.
TIME OUT TIP: If you plan on mixing concrete in
stages, work quickly to minimize time between batches.
Step 4:
Mix concrete.
Put concrete in wheelbarrow. Add the
amount of water recommended on the bag, and mix with hoe.
Step 5:
Begin adding concrete
into hole until concrete is
approximately 28”- 30” (.7 m – .8 m) deep.
1”- 3” (25-75 mm) minimum
14-18”
(0.36-0.5 m)
6" (152 mm)
all sides
Playing
Surface
42”
(1.1 m)
6” (152 mm)
48-50”
(1.2-1.3 m)
6" (152 mm)
minimum AND
parallel
Play
ing
Su
rface
Check level both
directions
Ground Anchor Installation