Shadowspec UNITY Owner's Manual page 14

Option 2 - In-Ground Anchor
For installation you will require:
• Wheelbarrow and Spade.
• Concrete Mix - not included. Can be purchased from your closest building supply, DIY or hardware store.
• Spare wooden planks or other bracing materials
• Hex Key Set. This is included with the Umbrella.
Step 1 Choose your site and ensure the ground is level. Check for buried utilities.
Step 2
Dig your footing hole at least 500mmW x 500mmL x 600mmH / 1'7" x 1'7" x 1'11". It is recommended that
you flare the footing hole slightly at the base for extra stability - See
Step 3 Using the Screws supplied with your Umbrella, fit the spigot to the In-Ground Anchor. - See
Step 4 Prepare the concrete mix in your wheelbarrow.
Step 5 Position the In-Ground Anchor in the hole and ensure the anchor is level. See
ground level should be.
Ensure orientation is correct for how you wish to position your umbrella - see
Step 6
Pour concrete into the hole up to the bottom of the Spigot base. DO NOT cover any part of the Unity
Spigot. See
Figure G.
Step 7 Use bracing and support to ensure the In-Ground Anchor and Spigot stay level.
Step 8 Allow at least 24-hours for the concrete to cure - your chosen product will have a recommended time on
the packaging so double check this.
Step 9 Slide your Rotation Plate over the Spigot and move on to Stage 4 - Page 24.
Figure G - In-Ground Anchor Parts
i.
In-ground Anchor
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ii.
Unity Spigot
Rotation Plate
Figure H.
Figure G.iii
Page 10.
iii.
Screws
Ground Level
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Figure G.
for where the
NOTE:
Do not cover
the Spigot