Ground Fix Installation
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Components:
3 Treated Posts
90x90x2000
Ground Fixed
BS EN 1176
Freechimes
Symphony
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Foundations should not present a hazard. These foundations are
recommended as a guide, for more information on foundation
details for various surface see Part 7 of BS EN 1176.
Options for finishing wooden posts:
A - Dig the posts in deeper than recommended minimum depth to avoid cutting off excess post
protruding above chimes.
B - Dig post into recommended depth, set height of chimes and cut excess post protruding above
chimes, but exposed end grain will need treating.
Metric Conversion:
50mm/ 2”
250mm/ 10”
350mm/ 14”
600mm/ 24”
650mm/ 26”
840mm/ 2 ft 9
5
/
64
“
Excavate 3 holes with a 250mm diameter tapering down to 350mm diameter and 650mm depth
Carefully lay 3 x legs on a level surface. Line up pre drilled holes in the backboards with
the legs and ensure the instrument is aligned square with the legs. Fix in place using
8x70mm screws supplied
Compact base of hole with 50mm of aggregate. Lower ground Fix posts attached to instrument into
hole (check instrument straight and level, and at correct height before filling with concrete)
Fill holes with fast drying concrete to manufacturers specifications. If posts protrude above
instrument they can be cut down
