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STEP 3 -
INSTALLING THE POSTS IN GROUND
Place the post into the hole and set the height carefully using a tape measure, or preferably a laser level.
CAUTION:
Ensure you allow enough height on the post to allow for: panel ground clearance
(suggest 50-100mm) + additional 25mm for bracket and cap clearance.
Fill the hole with concrete around the post taking care not to keep the post in the correct position.
Check with a spirit-level regularly to ensure the post is plumb.
Ensure the post remains square to the fenceline and does not turn as you lace concrete around it.
Repeat Steps
3.1
to
3.4
for all posts.
Set the spacing of the posts at the length of the panel, plus approx 5mm clearance (as per STEP 1).
TIP:
cut a spacer-stick out of timber at the correct length between posts. The panel brackets are 30mm
deep – so this allows for some adjustment if required (except where a PS1 is required).
NOTES:
For standard 65x65 aluminium posts, a fairly dry concrete mix can be used which will hold the post in place
without any bracing while the concrete dries. However, the site must be re-visited before concrete sets firm to
recheck post alignment and correct if required.
Any heavier posts (e.g. gate posts) should be concreted in place and braced until the concrete is dry.
If the fenceline follows any contours in the land or the fenceline is curved, regularly check the height of the
posts as you work down the line to ensure a good visual line along the top of the fence.
3.1
3.2
3. 3
3.4
3. 5
3.6
SHS Aluminium 65x65x2.0
Slope top of concrete to allow
water to drain away from the post
Concrete 17.5MPA min
“Good ground”
100kPa Allowable bearing
Min 500mm
100mm
Min 600mm
300mm dia
or 250x250mm square
Ground level
IN-GROUND POST:
FAP6519
65x65x1900mm
FAP6522
65x65x2200mm
FAP6525
65x65x2500mm
FAP1025
100x100x2500mm
(Post sizes are dependent on
the application and design
requirements)
*Posts to be installed in ‘good
ground’ as defined by NZS3604
