Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Table of Contents 1 Introduction ....................... 2 2 Safety ........................ 2 3 Equipment and Materials .................. 2 4 Check Components ..................3 5 Where to Install the Ground Sleeves and Goosenecks........6 6 Install the Ground Sleeve .................. 8 7 Install the Gooseneck (No Height Adjuster) ............
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 1 Introduction This user guide describes how to install the Jaypro Max-1 football goal post models FBGP-820, FBGP-830, FBGP-820C, FBGP-830C, FBGP-520, FBGP-530, FBGP-520C and FBGP-530C. It also includes instructions on installing optional ground sleeves both with and without a height adjuster.
Check Figure 1 to confirm that your Goal Post has shipped with all hardware. If any hardware or components are missing, contact the Jaypro Sports customer support team, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time at 1–800–243–...
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 1: FBGP-800 & FBGP-500 Included Components and Hardware. www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 2: Height Adjuster Mechanism. FBGP-806K Figure 3: Comparison of ground sleeves. FBGP-804 FBGP-805 www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 5 Where to Install the Ground Sleeves and Goosenecks Installing the ground sleeves in the proper location at each end of the field ensures that the gooseneck, cross bar, and uprights will be positioned according to high school and college football regulations.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 4: Location of the Center of the Ground Sleeve All measurements from field-side edges of lines. www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
Use of a ground sleeve allows the goalpost to be removed at a later date if necessary. The MAX-1 may be ordered with a 60-1/4-inch tall ground sleeve (FBSLV8)or, if you ordered the height adjuster, a taller 63-1/2-inch ground sleeve(FBGPGS-8).
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1-5/8 inches below the ground level. 4. While not required, Jaypro recommends using 6 lengths of 5/8-inch rebar, 54 inches long, wired together into a 24-inch diameter basket and placed around the ground sleeve in the footer hole.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 5: Installation of the Standard 60-1/4-inch Ground Sleeve (See Figure 6 for installation of the 63-1/2-inch height-adjuster ground sleeve.) www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 6: Installation of the 63-1/2-inch Ground Sleeve used With Height- Adjuster See Figure 5 for installation of the standard 60-1/4” ground sleeve www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 7 Install the Gooseneck (No Height Adjuster) The procedure below describes the installation of the gooseneck into the standard, ground sleeve without the height adjuster; see Figure 5 and for details. Note: If you are using the optional height adjuster mechanism, skip this section and follow the instructions in section 8.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts a. It is strongly recommend that an 11/16” transfer punch be used to locate the holes to ensure correct alignment of the holes. 8. Install a 5/8”-11 x 10-3/4”-long threaded anti-rotation rod through the holes in the ground sleeve (and through the holes drilled in step 7, above).
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 7: Installation of the Gooseneck in the Standard Ground Sleeve www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 8 Install the Gooseneck with Height Adjuster The procedure below describes how to install the gooseneck into the ground sleeve (63-1/2”) with a height adjuster mechanism, see . Note: If you are using the standard ground sleeve with no height adjuster, follow the instructions in Section 7.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts b. Tighten the 1/2”-13 jam nuts against the ground sleeve. 11. Drill two 5/8” holes in the gooseneck using the pre-drilled holes in the ground sleeve for location and alignment. a. It is strongly recommend that an 11/16” transfer punch be used to locate the holes to ensure correct alignment of the holes.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 8: Installation of the Gooseneck Using the Height Adjuster www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
3. Center threaded rod and fasten with 5/8” washers and nuts. 4. Lower the gooseneck into the footing hole. 5. While not required, Jaypro recommends using 6 lengths of 5/8-inch rebar, 54 inches long, wired together into a 24-inch diameter basket and placed around the ground sleeve in the footer hole.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 10. Allow the concrete to cure for 48 hours before installing the crossbar and uprights. www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 9: Installation of the Gooseneck Without Ground Sleeve See Figure 5 and for installation with ground sleeve. www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 10 Install and Level the Crossbar Follow these steps to install and level the crossbar (refer to Figure 10) Carefully insert the crossbar nipple into the gooseneck. a. Application of lubricant to crossbar and inside of gooseneck is strongly recommended.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 10: Installing and leveling the crossbar line front face with end line see Figure 4 1—gooseneck 2—crossbar 9—5/8”-11 x 7.5” bolt 10—5/8” washer 11—5/8”-11 nut www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 11 Install the Wind Streamers Before installing the uprights, install the wind streamer following these steps (see Figure 11). 1. Hook one end of the #43, 2-inch S hook into the streamer eyelet and crimp the hook with pliers .
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 12 Install the End Fittings & Uprights Follow the steps below to install the end fittings and uprights (See Figure 12). 12.1 Preliminary Installation of First Upright and End Fitting 1. Insert one end fitting into one end of the crossbar.
Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts 12.2 Installation of Second Upright and End Fitting 1. Repeat steps 1 through 9 of section 12.1 above for the other end fitting and upright. 2. Confirm level of crossbar and plumbness of both uprights, adjust as necessary.
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Installing the Jaypro Max-1 Football Goal Posts Figure 12: Installing End Fittings and Uprights www.jaypro.com JSL-Inst015 Rev20110223...
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