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Football Goal Posts MODEL SERIES: FGP400 and FGP600 series Installation and Maintenance Instructions Please read all instructions before attempting installation of these units SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Revised UBLICATION 9 4 1 7 5 2 6 3 5 rev5 Jan 2016...
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Table of Contents Section Page No. Introduction/Liability Disclaimer Parts Checklist Tools Required Preparation for Installation Post Installation – Permanent Mount Post Installation with Ground Sleeves Post Installation – Plate Mount Crossbar Installation Wind Flag Installation Upright Installation Optional equipment Maintenance...
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Introduction/Liability Disclaimers Thank you for your purchase of a Gared Sports FGP Series Football Goal Post. To ensure that our equipment will provide years of use to you, we are including this installation and maintenance guide. This guide will provide information on the proper assembly and installation methods and preventative maintenance of your football goal post.
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Parts Checklist Verify all parts listed on packing list are present prior to installation. Football Goal Post Components PERMANENT/SLEEVE MODELS FGP401S FGP402S FGP601S FGP602S POST DIA. 4 1/2" OD 5 9/16" OD POST OFFSET 60" 72"...
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FGP Series Football Goal Posts PLATE MOUNT MODELS FGP401P FGP402P FGP601P FGP602P POST DIA. 4 1/2" OD 5 9/16" OD POST OFFSET 60" 72" UPRIGHT SPACING 23'-4" 18'-6" 23'-4" 18'-6" COLLEGE COLLEGE ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 155752729 WINDFLAG ENDCAP ASSEMBLY (PAIR) 945751120 CROSSBAR WELDMENT, 4.5 HS X 4.5 POST 945751121...
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Ground Sleeve Components Check the chart for the proper parts that match the Ground Sleeves you received. GROUND SLEEVE PKG, MODEL FGP400GS FGP600GS 6 5/8" 8 5/8" LENGTH 60" 60" ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 101152131 THREADED ROD, 1/2-13 X 5.88 LG 945751721 THREADED ROD, 3/4"...
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Preparation for installation 1. Layout the location for the holes on the field. For the FGP401 or 402 series goals (4 ½” diameter post), the center of the hole must be 5’-2 ¼” behind the front of the end zone end line as shown above.
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Post Installation – Permanent Mount (Figure 1) NOTE: This section provides information for proper location and installation of the permanent mounted goal post. If your installation requires a sleeve mount or plate mounted post, proceed to the appropriate section. 1.
FGP Series Football Goal Posts 6. Support the post to maintain its position while the concrete cures. This may require some scaffolding and bracing. Measure from the playing surface to the center of the open end of the pipe at the gooseneck. The measurement taken should be 9’-9 3/4”. 7.
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FGP Series Football Goal Posts 5. Fill the hole around the ground sleeve with concrete to approximately 7” below the turf surface. Slope the concrete away from the sleeve to promote drainage. 6. Concrete should cure for a minimum of 5 days before installing goal posts. After concrete has cured completely proceed with installing the post into the sleeve.
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Post Installation – Plate Mount (Figures 3) NOTE: This section provides information for proper location and installation of the plate mounted goal post. If your installation requires a permanent mounted post or sleeve mount, proceed to the appropriate section. 1.
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FGP Series Football Goal Posts 6. Insert the plate and rod assembly into the concrete and work it down until the bottom of the plate is touching the concrete. Make sure the center of the plate is directly under the string line, square with the field, and the center of the plates is the correct distance behind the front of the end zone end line.
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Crossbar Installation 1. Make sure inside diameter of post is clean and free of burrs. 2. Raise crossbar, item 2, to the post making sure it is supported on each end. 3. Slide the crossbar stub into the post, item 4, and push in approximately 12”.
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Upright Installation 1. On the ground, install the upright mounting bracket, item 3, onto the upright, item 5, 2. Insert the ½” bolt, item 9.2 with flat washers, item 9.10, through the bracket and upright and secure with a ½”...
FGP Series Football Goal Posts Maintenance 1) General inspection of equipment when used should be performed to ensure no catastrophic failures have occurred during the course of use between yearly inspections. 2) It is recommended that yearly inspections be conducted to determine if any bolts or other hardware has become worn or loosened.
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