PKLBIG Pickleball System, Inground
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INSTALLATION
SLEEVE INSTALLATION
1.
The post sleeves must be set in a concrete foundation. The size of the foundation may
need to vary with local codes.
2.
Post sleeves must be spaced 22’-3” from sleeve center to center.
3.
Dig a bell-shaped hole approximately 2’-0” at the top and 2’-6” at the bottom.
4.
Fill the bottom of the hole with approximately 1 ft of gravel to allow for drainage.
5.
Prepare sleeve by installing ½-13 Threaded Rod though a hole in sleeve tube. Secure
with two ½” Hex Nuts installed finger tight.
6.
Set the sleeve on top of the gravel as shown and adjust sleeve depth until it is 3/16”
below the finished playing surface. Be sure sleeve is at the correct 22’-3” center distance
and is vertically plumb. Note: If sleeve does not set on the gravel, add a drain tube to
drain the sleeve that reaches the gravel and tape the bottom of the sleeve to prevent
concrete from entering.
7.
Pour concrete around the sleeve to a height that allows for the finished pavement
surfacing. Be sure sleeve has remained at the correct spacing and is plumb.
8.
When installing the finished surface, a 3/16” x 4 ¼” recess should be formed around the
sleeve to allow for the sleeve cap to be installed flush with the playing surface.
9.
Allow concrete and playing surface as required to cure for a minimum before setting up
the posts.
