mounting plate with the 3/8” carriage bolts protruding from the bottom of the UPRIGHT. Secure (1) GROUND STEM to each
UPRIGHT using (4) 3/8” lockwashers and (4) 3/8” hex nuts.
17.
If you are perfoming a SEMI-PERMANENT installation, follow the step discussed in STEP 16. However, insert GROUND
STEM into UPRIGHT so 10” long portion is extended out the bottom of the UPRIGHT.
ATTENTION!!!! ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!
VERY IMPORTANT!!! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
PROCEEDING!!!
18.
If you are performing a SEMI-PERMANENT installation, REMOVE AND INSTALL GROUND SOCKETS NOW! Installation
instructions for GROUND SOCKETS are provided with the sockets. Remove and install the sockets per the installation
instructions. Be sure to measure the “CENTER-TO-CENTER distance of your UPRIGHTS. This will be the distance to use when
determining how far apart to cement your GROUND SOCKETS. Installations using GROUND SOCKETS should wait for 7 days
to allow cement to cure before completing installation. After 7 days, you may proceed with installation starting with Step 22.
PERMANENT installations may proceed immediately with step 19.
19.
Measure the “CENTER-TO-CENTER” distance from UPRIGHT TO UPRIGHT. Locate and dig (2) 12”x 36” deep holes where
you want soccer goal to be permanently installed. The CENTER-TO-CENTER distance from hole to hole should match the
CENTER-TO-CENTER distance of your soccer goal UPRIGHTS.
20.
Place CROSSBAR/UPRIGHT assembly into holes
making certain you have the GOALFACE toward the playing field! Also,
make certain the bottom of each UPRIGHT is flush with playing surface. 4”x4” square portion of UPRIGHT should not
extend below playing surface.
21.
Brace unit and fill both holes with concrete. Secure unit making sure UPRIGHTS are straight and plumb and the overall unit is
square to the playing field.
WAIT!!! WAIT!!! WAIT!!! Allow concrete to cure for 7 days before proceeding.
22.
(Semi-Permanent Installers may now open GROUND SOCKETS and insert 10” SOCKET SPACERS into GROUND SOCKETS.
Then, insert GROUND STEM/UPRIGHT assembly into SOCKETS) Place EUROPEAN BACKSTAY into mounting channel on
UPRIGHT WELDMENT as shown in Figure B and secure each side using (1) 3/8” x 3” hex bolt, (2) 3/8” flatwashers, (1) 3/8”
lockwasher and (1) 3/8” hex nut.
23.
Secure the bottom side of each EUROPEAN BACKSTAY into the 3/8” threaded holes provided in each UPRIGHT using (2) 3/8”
x 1 ¼” Hex Bolt, (2) 3/8” flatwashers and (2) 3/8” lockwashers.
24.
Check all hardware to insure it has been adequately tightened.
25.
Drape net over unit and secure using First Team’s exclusive “STAY-PUT” net attachment slots as shown in FIGURE C.
26.
Secure Net to ground using the (8) NET STAKES provided with your unit. First Team recommends staking the net twice on each
side and four times along the backside.
27.
YOUR GOLDEN GOAL PERMANENT OR SEMI-PERMANENT SOCCER GOAL IS COMPLETE!
ALWAYS OBSERVE AND OBEY ALL RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS!!!
FIRST TEAM SPORTS, INC. 902 COREY ROAD HUTCHINSON, KS 67501
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