Gared Sports PSS FGP400 Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual Download Page 7

  

FGP Series Football Goal Posts   

 

Preparation for installation

 

1.

 

Layout the location for the holes on the field.  For the FGP401 or 402 series goals (4 ½” 
diameter post), the center of the hole must be 5’-2 ¼” behind the front of the end zone 
end line as shown above.  For the FGP601 or 602 series goals (5 9/16” diameter posts), 
the center of the hole must be 6’-2 3/4” behind the front of the end zone end line as 
shown above.   

2.

 

Dig hole as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, or Figure 3 depending on the type of post 
installation required.  Figure 1 shows dimensions for a permanent mounting, Figure 2 
shows dimensions for ground sleeve mounting, and Figure 3 shows dimensions for the 
plate mounted goals. 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

 
 

        

FIGURE 1 (permanent)                   FIGURE 2 (sleeve mount) 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

                     FIGURE 3 (plate mount) 

 

Summary of Contents for PSS FGP400 Series

Page 1: ...GP400 and FGP600 series Installation and Maintenance Instructions Please read all instructions before attempting installation of these units SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE PUBLICATION NO Revis...

Page 2: ...aimer 3 Parts Checklist 4 Tools Required 6 Preparation for Installation 7 Post Installation Permanent Mount 8 Post Installation with Ground Sleeves 9 Post Installation Plate Mount 11 Crossbar Installa...

Page 3: ...up of the Football Goal Post No one under the age of 18 should attempt assembly or set up of the unit unless properly supervised To prevent normal wear and tear from shortening the life of the unit p...

Page 4: ...RE FGP401S AND FGP402S 1 1 155752640 KIT HARDWARE FGP601S AND FGP602S 1 1 101152132 THREADED ROD 1 2 13 X 10 LG 1 1 945751724 THREADED ROD 3 4 DIA X 12 1 2 LONG 1 1 9 2 502 8 13 60 HEX BOLT 1 2 13 UNC...

Page 5: ...4 4 4 502 8 13 88 HEX BOLT 1 2 13 UNC X 5 5 1 1 502 8 13 104 HEX BOLT 1 2 13 UNC X 6 5 1 1 9 4 502 8 13 96 HEX BOLT 1 2 13 UNC X 6 2 2 2 2 9 5 511 6 16 8Z SET SCREW CUP POINT 3 8 16 UNC X 0 5 Z 4 4 4...

Page 6: ...IA X 12 1 2 LONG 1 541 8 13 HEX NUT 1 2 13 10 541 12 10 HEX NUT 3 4 10 10 945752124 TUBE GROUND SLEEVE 4 1 2 POST 1 945751723 TUBE GROUND SLEEVE 5 9 16 POST 1 Note Quantities shown are for one sleeve...

Page 7: ...or 602 series goals 5 9 16 diameter posts the center of the hole must be 6 2 3 4 behind the front of the end zone end line as shown above 2 Dig hole as shown in Figure 1 Figure 2 or Figure 3 dependin...

Page 8: ...s on each end of the field dug for the sleeve mounts 2 Add 6 of gravel to the bottom of the hole 3 Insert a drainage tube approximately 8 10 long in the center of each 4 Install one the threaded rods...

Page 9: ...ires a permanent mounted post or plate mounted post proceed to the appropriate section 1 Stretch a string the length of the field centered on the playing field This string should be over the center of...

Page 10: ...ctions 5 If post requires adjustment to plumb remove the post from the sleeve and loosen the nuts on the threaded rods Tighten one of the nuts on one side of the threaded rod to shift the rod to the s...

Page 11: ...nd of the field dug for the post mounts 2 Add 6 of gravel to the bottom of each hole 3 Install a nut item 9 7 onto each anchor rod item 6 Screw the nut onto the rod 4 Make sure 4 of thread is exposed...

Page 12: ...s being careful to not damage the exposed threads 3 Install another flat washer item 9 7 on each rod and then install a nut item 9 9 on each rod 4 Tighten all four nuts enough to make sure the post is...

Page 13: ...he crossbar in the post until it is level 8 Install the two setscrews item 9 6 and tighten securely 9 Recheck crossbar for level and recheck alignment to the end zone end line 10 Using the hole on the...

Page 14: ...he upright to the vertical position and snug the two setscrews item 9 6 in the bracket 6 Using a level adjust the upright for plumb 7 When the upright is plumb tighten both setscrews securely item 9 6...

Page 15: ...tween yearly inspections 2 It is recommended that yearly inspections be conducted to determine if any bolts or other hardware has become worn or loosened 3 During yearly inspections check all joints t...

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