IMPORTANT – READ THIS FIRST
- It is important to select a location for your pole where it cannot be struck by vehicles, bicycles, lawnmowers, or any object that can damage it. Avoid any overhead obstructions.
- AVOID ANY LOCATION IN THE VICINITY OF POWER LINES.
- Do not allow the pole to lie around a job site. Keep the pole straight and dry during storage and erect as soon as possible after delivery.
- NEVER FLY ANY FLAG ON THE POLE DURING EXTREME WINDS
BASE INSTALLATION:
- Prepare a square hole in stable solid ground that is 45cm x 45 cm and 50 cm deep. (A slightly smaller hole (30 x 30 x 50) will suffice and use less cement, but areas of strong winds we recommend the above dimensions)
- Compact the loose soil around the base and sides of the hole.
- Add a layer (5 cm) of sand or aggregate to assist with drainage and positioning of the base.
- Position the ground sleeve upright into the centre of the hole so that the top of the sleeve will be at ground level when the cement mix has been put into the hole.
- Take the bottom pole of the flagpole sections and insert it into the ground sleeve and cross brace the whole assembly so that it is perfectly vertical in each plane.
(It is essential that you use a Spirit Level to ensure that the flagpole will be 100% vertical)
- Using 100L of strong cement mix (Instant Mix from Placemakers/Mitre 10 is good), pour the mix into the hole and make sure that it does not enter the top of the ground sleeve. (Wipe it clean if necessary)
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions on the cement mix packet, but once the dry mix is in the hole and the flagpole base is 100% vertical, thoroughly wet the dry mix so that the water dampens the whole mix.
- As you pour the water into the hole, double check that the flagpole base is 100% vertical.
- If you have used an instant setting mix you should be ready to assemble the rest of your pole within about 60 minutes.
Should you not want to take the pole down in future and have it secured in place permanently the bottom pole can be concreted directly into the ground without the use of the ground sleeve
Notes:
1. Should you not want to take the pole down in future and have it secured in place permanently the bottom pole can be concreted directly into the ground without the use of the ground sleeve
2. Affixing this pole to a wall, fence post or balustrade can be achieved with the use of 60mm saddle clamps which can be found under our accessories section. If using this method please ensure the stability of the structure you are attaching it to.
POLE ASSEMBLY:
- Slide sections together, with the swedged ends extending upwards into the next section.
- The top section is always unswedged; one section will have drill holes for the cleat which should be placed at appropriate height. The remaining sections complete the flagpole.
- If flagpole is not to be disassembled in future then sections can be permanently secured using Loctite adhesive or alternatively drilled and riveted.
- Attach the cleat using the screws supplied.
- Screw the ball-stem (or spindle) tightly into the top of the truck. This is secured by lock nut underneath.
- Thread the rope (halyard) over the pulley in the truck and tie each flag snap clip into place mid-rope. Using a simple overhand knot
- Adjust distance between snap clips to fit the size of the flag being flown.
- Tie off ends of rope to make a complete loop.
- Fasten truck top pole, use a screw driver to tighten the set screws. Make certain that the pulley in truck is aligned over cleat.
- Erect pole carefully and slide into ground sleeve when concrete is set. Pole can also be secured to base in a similar way to above.
- Attach flag using the snap clips and check operation of the pulley all the way
up and down.
- Secure flag by winding rope around the cleat.
Please Note: The New Zealand flag supplied in our flagpole kits is of a very inferior quality to all our other stock flags. Consider purchasing our Polyester or Heavy Duty Polybunting flags for long term use outside.
Remember to never fly flags in extreme wind, especially when the flag is wet. All flags eventually wear out and will need replacing. Find out more about Flag Maintenance here.
