2
7. Install the
Pole Caps
(C) on the top of each
Upright
(I).
4. Using
the
3/8” U-bolts
(D),
3/8” Flat Washers
(E),
3/8” Lock Washers
(F) and
3/8” Hex Nuts
(G) attach
the
Crossbar Adapters
(A) loosely to the
Uprights
(I) approximately 13’ from the bottom of the
Uprights
(I) with the
Crossbar Adapter
(A) mounting tube facing inward. See Figure 3.
5. Slide
the
Crossbar
(B) into the
Crossbar Adapters
(A) and adjust
Crossbar
(B) location on the
Uprights
(I)
so that the top of the
Crossbar
(B) is exactly 13’ from the lower ends of the
Upright
s (I). Tighten the
3/8” U-bolts
(D).
6. Once you are confident that the
Crossbar
(B) is positioned properly, and that the
Uprights
(I) are parallel
to each other, and that the
Crossbar
(B) is fully engaged into the
Crossbar Adapters
(A), with the entire
“H” laying flat drill a 7/16” hole through the pilot hole in the
Crossbar Adapter
(A) and the
Crossbar
(B).
Install and tighten the
3/8” x 4 1/2” Hex Bolts
(H) with
3/8” Flat
Washers
(E),
3/8” Lock Washers
(F) and
3/8” Hex Nuts
(G).
8. Accurately locate the position of the holes in the ground. The centerline of the
Uprights
(I) should be 18’-7
1/2” apart and the front of the
Uprights
(I) and
Crossbars
(B) should be in the same vertical plane as the
inside edge of the goal line. The goalpost should be centered on the playing field. See Figure 2 and 3.
9. Dig holes 12” diameter, 36” deep. Bell out the bottom of the hole for best stability. See Figure 2.
11. Mix the concrete according to the directions on the bag. It is advantageous to have the mixture “wet”.
This will increase your working time and allow batches to mix in the hole. Pour the hole to just below
ground level. Insert the
Uprights
(I) into the concrete while vibrating the concrete to allow it to surround
the
Uprights
(I) completely. Remember the
Uprights
(I) must be parallel to each other and perpendicular to
the ground. The top of the
Crossbar
(B) must be parallel to and 10’ above the playing field.
10. Make sure that you have a broomstick or similar pole to vibrate air pockets and settle the concrete. The
holes will require approximately 4 cubic feet of concrete per hole depending on the exact size you dig. Be
sure to have plenty of concrete before you start to ensure proper strength of footings.
12. Brace with lumber if necessary while concrete cures.
13. Clean excess concrete from the
Uprights
(I). Check and re-check the
Uprights
(I) for parallel and level
before the concrete sets. Let the concrete cure 72 hours minimum before playing. The only adjustment
possible after concrete is cured is to move the
Crossbar
(B) up or down to level and achieve official 10’
height.
18'-7 1/2"
A
UPRIGHT POLE
G
F
E
UPRIGHT POLE
E
F
G
H
D
C
I
13'
HOLES FOR UPRIGHTS
PILOT HOLE
B
A
Figure 3
