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Warning!
To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes
must be driven 13” (33cm) into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be
dangerous if you do not check first for under-ground wiring, cables or
gas lines.
Step 51: Install Ground Stakes
MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION PRIOR TO STAKING
FINAL LOCATION MUST BE LEVEL GROUND
Hardware
6 x
Pan Screw
6 x Rebar Ground Stake
Other Parts
SEE FRONT COVER
FOR SAFETY CLEARANCE
Rebar
Ground
Stake
13” (33cm)
In Ground
S7
Fig. 51.1
Fig. 51.2
Fig. 51.3
2613
2606
8965
8965
9214
9239
2613
S7
S7
13” (33cm)
In Ground
Rebar
Ground
Stake
A:
In the 6 places shown in fig. 51.1 drive the Rebar Ground Stakes 13” (33cm) into the ground against (2606)
SW Ground, (9214) End Slide Panel, (9239) Left Rail, both (2613) SW Posts and (8965 ) TNR Upright . Be careful
not to hit the washer while hammering stakes into the ground as this could cause the washer to break off. (fig.
51 .1 and 51 .2)
B:
Attach Ground Stakes using 1 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw per ground stake as shown in fig. 51.3.
C:
After driving stakes into the ground, check for sharp edges caused by the impact of the hammer . Smooth any
sharp edges from impact area and touch up with outdoor paint .
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