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2. Choose Location and Install Ground Socket
DO NOT USE OR MOVE THE CLOTHESLINE UNTIL THE CONCRETE HAS SET
–
ALLOW 24 HOURS .
10” (
250mm)
hole
26” (
650mm)
deep hole
18” (
450mm)
concrete
8” (
200mm) gravel
Check vertical level
Engage into
ground socket.
Rotate to lock.
Locking collar
Main standard
Top of Ground
Socket approximately
¼”
-
1/2” (6
-12mm)
above ground level.
Close tabs to
prevent entry of
concrete.
1. Choose a clear space at least 15 feet (4.6m) in diameter.
2.
Dig a hole 10” (250mm)
wide
by 26” (650mm) deep.
3.
Place 8” (200mm) of coarse gravel into the hole for drainage.
4. Insert the Main Standard into the Ground Socket. Engage the
Locking Collar and lock into position. Make sure the tabs are
closed to prevent concrete from entering the locking recess in
the Ground Socket.
5. Place Ground Socket and Main Standard into hole. Push base
of Ground Socket into the gravel. Check for level vertically. The
top of the Ground Socket must sit
approximately ¼”
-
1/2” (6
-
12mm) above ground level.
6. Support the Main Standard and concrete into position.
Concrete should be damp enough to hold together when
squeezed in the hand. Settle concrete by pushing a thin stick
in and out of the mix several times. Keep concrete out of the
locking recess in the Ground Socket. Check for level vertically.
Gently remove Main Standard from Ground Socket and protect
from rain.
7. Allow the concrete to set for 24-48 hours before use.
8. The 3 Ground Socket Spacers are provided to increase the
starting height of the clothesline in 2” (51mm) increments up
to 6”
(153mm) total. Suggested operating height is user head
1” (25mm).
The starting height of rotary hoist can range from 5’5”
(1.65m) to 5’11” (1.8m) depending on the number of
installed plastic spacers.
Note: Height spacers can be removed from the ground socket
with a piece of a folded hanger.
