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Revision date: 12.30.16
SET GROUND POSTS
Required parts and equipment:
• Ground Posts (113334) and 103856 Band Clamps
• Equipment to level and brace posts
NOTE:
Concrete (customer-supplied) is required to secure
all ground post in the holes. Set all posts at the same height
for proper assembly.
Position all rafter mounting holes to
point toward the ends of the frame.
Consult the services of a qualified contractor to properly set
posts. Here are the basic steps:
1. Take one ground post, measure 24" from the end
opposite the single bolt hole, and mark the location on
the ground post. Repeat to mark all ground posts.
NOTE:
The single rafter mounting bolt hole is to the top
of the ground post.
Position the two pre-drilled holes in
the ground post toward the ground.
2. With assistance, brace all posts in place. See diagram
below. All posts to be plumb before adding concrete.
Use the baseboard mounting holes and customer-
supplied fasteners and stakes to hold posts in place.
3. Add concrete to anchor posts in holes. Fill hole so
concrete remains below the finished grade.
Stake Ground Posts for Concrete
Finished Grade
Set all posts at the same
height. Additional bracing may
be needed to keep the post
plumb while concrete sets.
Customer-supplied braces
and fasteners.
Rafter mounting holes
point towards ends.
SETTING THE GROUND POSTS
The ground posts include pre-drilled rafter mounting bolt
holes and holes to attach the baseboards.
Position rafter
mounting holes so they point to the ends of the frame.
Baseboard attachment holes will then be positioned to
point to the outside/inside of the frame.
Set Ground Posts
Set top of posts at the same
height. Posts set in concrete
24" below finished grade.
