Flagpole mounting

Basic preparation on how to assemble a flagpole with external halyard.

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Overview

FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY

1. Preparation

  • Gravel (draining).
  • Sand.
  • Cement.
  • Shovel.
  • Leveling board.
  • Level bar.
  • Screwdriver and wrench.

2. Digging

  • Dig untill you come to a depth where the land is not going to freeze.
  • Dimensions are recommended in the table below the last illustration (image no.8).
  • Use gravel for draining.

3. Cementing

  • First we have to place anchors with the plate.
  • Take care about position of the hinges.
  • Place leveling board above the hole and below the anchor (as shown on the picture above).

4. Anchors

  • Pour mortar in the hole. Place the plate with anchors in level with leveling bar.
  • Shape concrete so that it does not hold the rain water.
  • The concrete must harden for several days.
  • Leveling board is removed after 12 hours.

5. FLAGPOLE PREPARATION

  • Mount external halyard on the flagpole
  • Mount flagpole top on the top of the flagpole.
  • Place the rope through cup bracket so it is equally long on both sides.
  • Attach hooks on both sides of the rope.

6. Mounting

  • Carefully prepared flagpole is now fixed with bolts and nuts in hinge.

7. Finalizing

  • Raise flagpole upwards using level bar.
  • If needed, flagpole should be leveled by tightening or releasing of the steel nuts.
  • After 4 – 6 weeks, make sure to check bolts. If necessary, tighten them.

8. RECOMMENDED DIMENSION FOR FOUNDATION HOLE

Flagpole Height Min. Dimensions
Depth Diameter
6-7m 100cm 35cm
8-9m 100cm 35cm
10-12m 120cm 45cm