Basic Installation Steps
(Indoor or Outdoor Greens)
Using the “Plastic Base Construction Schematic” shown in Fig. 1
on page 4, you will construct your Backyard Golf putting green
using the general procedures shown in the following pages.
Please remember that these steps are general in nature and that
each specific installation may have some unique characteristics
that are not covered by the following procedures. So please be
aware, you may have to improvise or modify some of the tech-
niques to fit your particular situation.
The plastic base is composed of variously shaped panels with
“teeth” that help hold the panels together. The panels are made
of plastic and slide together, with the whole plastic base construc-
tion process approximating the construction of a large puzzle.
After completion, your base should have the appearance (when
viewed from above) and be shaped identically to the shape
shown in Fig. 1 on page 4.
It is generally easiest to start the base construction process at one “end” of your green or the other. It is also rec-
ommended that you construct your base in the same orientation as the “Plastic Base Construction Schematic,” as
this will help ensure that hole placement will be correct. With the help of a partner, push the first few initial panels
together as indicated in Fig. 2. To hold these initial panels together, it may be beneficial to secure them together
with the supplied self-tapping lag screws as shown in Fig. 3. After the initial few panels have been constructed,
the best method for constructing the remainder of the base is to kneel on the assembled section so that you can pull
the remaining panels toward you to engage the panels’ teeth, as shown in Fig. 4. Pulling the panels into place in
this manner has proven to be easier than pushing them into place, although either method is acceptable. As you
proceed with construction, ensure that all panels are meshed tightly together. This will ensure that the plastic base
will “fit” the pre-cut turf. There is no need at this point in construction to secure any additional panels together
with the self-tapping screws as securing the plastic base will be done later.
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Use caution when lifting and installing this
product.
Because of the weight of the materials
involved, it is recommended that a mini-
mum of two (2) people perform installa-
tion.
Be aware that plastic panels can present a
pinch hazard during installation.
Safety Considerations
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
A manual screw driver is recommended for all
self-tapping screw installation.
Extreme caution
should be used if installing the self-
tapping screws with powered drivers. If using a
power driver, ensure that the clutch is set to release at
a setting that will not strip the threads cut by the self-
tapping screws.
To determine this setting, start with the clutch set at
the lowest possible setting and increase this setting
by one position until the screw can be completely
driven.
Installation Tip
