any shortages to First Team customer service at 1-888-884-6677.
1. CAUTION: YOUR SPRING-ASSIST CARTRIDGE IS SHIPPED UNDER TENSION. DO NOT
REMOVE WOODEN SPREADER BLOCK FROM SPRING-ASSIST UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
2. Choose the proper location to dig for the concrete footing. Use the distance chart in figure A to help
you make your decision. When choosing the exact position to dig, make sure to maximize the amount
of playing surface while minimizing possible driveway obstruction.
3. Dig hole 36” deep and 20” square. Be sure to bell out the bottom 12” of the hole to give added
stability to the footing. NOTE: If you live in an area where the frost line is below 36” it is advisable to
dig to normal frost line. Do not cheat on the hole size, it is imperative that the hole be a minimum of 36”
deep and 20” square!
4. Assemble the anchor kit as shown in figure B. First thread a 5/8” hex nut (L) 2
½
” of the way on to
each J-Bolt (K). Place the threaded end of each J-Bolt through the 4 holes located in the anchor
template (M). Then thread a second 5/8” nut on to each J-Bolt until tight against the template, making
sure to keep the J-Bolt hooks pointing in toward the center of the template.
5. For this step you will need: Level; Broomstick; Tape Measure. The 36” x 20” anchor footing will
require approximately 1/3 yard of 3000 psi concrete (18-20 60# sacks of premix concrete). More will be
needed if you dig a larger hole. Make certain that you have enough concrete to finish the job. Allowing
a portion to dry while you purchase more concrete will weaken the footing.
6. Mix the concrete according to the instructions on the bag. It is better to mix it slightly wet than too
dry. Fill the hole full to ground level with as little time between batches as possible. Insert the
broomstick in 3 or 4 different places and vibrate up and down to settle the concrete. Submerge the (4)
anchor footing rebar pieces (N) into the center of the hole spaced evenly. Next set the anchor bolt
assembly into the wet concrete, vibrate it as it goes in to make sure the concrete fills in around the
J-Bolt hooks. Make sure the template is pressed firmly against the top of the wet concrete. Use the
level to ensure that it is level in all directions. Additionally, the center line of the J-Bolts must be parallel
with the edge of the playing surface. (See figure C)
STOP HERE! Allow footing to cure for seven days before proceeding.
7. Take off the top 5/8” nuts from the J-Bolts, remove the template and discard it.
8. Thread a second 5/8” nut on to each J-Bolt down against the nut embedded in the concrete.
9. Place the vertical post (A) down over the footing making sure not to damage the J-Bolt threads.
Using (4) 5/8” lockwashers and the final (4) 5/8” hex nuts, bolt down post finger tight with welded tabs
facing away from playing surface.
10. Level the vertical post by adjusting the 5/8” nuts located underneath the base plate. Then tighten
top nuts against the top side of the base plate.
11. Attach both pivot stop caps (W) over the ends of the square blocks (pivot stops) welded near the
upper end of the post.
IMPORTANT!!! IMPORTANT!!! IMPORTANT!!!
