Step 18: Attach Ground Stakes
A:
Drive 3 (0318) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground against (1928) Lower Side at (1500) Post and
(0369) Lower Diagonal and against (1914) Cafe Ground at (1500) Post as shown in fig. 18.1. Attach using 2
(S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 18.1 and 18.2)
MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE LEVEL GROUND
Warning! To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be
driven 10-1/2” into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if
you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines.
Hardware
Wood Parts
6 x
#8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw
S3
3 x
Ground Stakes 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 14”
0318
Fig. 18.2
Fig. 18.1
10-1/2” In
Ground
0369
0318
0369
1500
S3
35