4
TIME OUT TIP:
The arrow on the decal
MUST
be pointing toward the playing surface.
Step 6:
Position anchor in center of hole
with hinge side
toward and parallel with playing surface. Using a level, ensure
the anchor is level front-to-back and left-to-right. All edges of the
ground anchor must be 6” (15.2 cm) away from all sides of hole
and the top of the ground anchor within a range of 1”- 3” (25-75
mm) above the level of the playing surface.
TIME OUT TIP:
As you add concrete, occasionally
insert a stir rod (such as a broomstick) into three
or four places in the concrete and plunge up and
down to help eliminate air bubbles.
Step 7:
Continue adding concrete
until concrete is within
1”- 1.5” (25-38 mm) of anchor plate bottom, or level with the
landscape – whichever comes first. Slope top of concrete away
from pole with trowel to create a smooth surface.
IMPORTANT
• Periodically re-check the level of the anchor plate in both
directions as you add more concrete.
• Slope the top of the concrete fill away from the ground
anchor in all directions to shed moisture away.
TIME OUT TIP:
If you must adjust the height,
be sure to re-check level and that the anchor is
parallel with playing surface!
Step 8:
If needed, adjust anchor plate height.
The top of
the ground anchor should be within a range of 1”- 3” (25-75 mm)
above playing surface. Be sure to re-check level.
Step 1:
Locate and unpack ground anchor.
Remove
plastic plugs from bolt holes and ensure the threads are in good
condition.
REPLACE THE PLUGS
– they will keep concrete and
debris from the bolt holes during installation. Leave the hinge pin
in place as well.
Step 2:
Determine hole location.
When installed, the
edge of the ground anchor must be a minimum of 6” (15.2 cm)
away from the playing surface. Follow One Call or your utility’s
recommendations as to how close you may dig to a marked utility.
IMPORTANT
You
MUST
dig the anchor hole at least 48” (1.2 m) deep.
WARNING
Before digging for the ground anchor, check for underground
power, gas, telephone, water and other utility lines. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. See 811 One Call Warning box
on page 2 for more information or call your local utility company.
Step 3:
Dig hole
48” to 50” (1.2 m – 1.3 m) deep and 18” (0.5
m) in diameter using a spade, shovel, auger or post hole digger.
TIME OUT TIP:
If you plan on mixing concrete in
stages, work quickly to minimize time between batches.
Step 4:
Mix concrete.
Put concrete in wheelbarrow. Add the
amount of water recommended on the bag, and mix with hoe.
Step 5:
Begin adding concrete
into hole until concrete is
approximately 28”- 30” (.7 m – .8 m) deep.
1”- 3” (25-75 mm) minimum
14-18”
(0.36-0.5 m)
6" (152 mm)
all sides
Playing
Surface
42”
(1.1 m)
6” (152 mm)
48-50”
(1.2-1.3 m)
6" (152 mm)
minimum AND
parallel
Pla
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S
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fac
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Check level both
directions
Ground anchor Installation
