Assembly Instructions

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MULTIPLE PIECE FLAGPOLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HALYARD POLES

NOTE: Assembly and installation should always be performed by a qualified contractor with

experience installing similar products. The following information is intended to be a

helpful

guide to the installing contractor. This information cannot be comprehensive

enough to

cover all situations or the details of all multiple piece poles. Therefore it

is essential that

the owner and contractor carefully plan all aspects of the installation

process, not relying

entirely on these guidelines to determine the steps to be followed.

This is general information

about a standard multiple piece flagpole. Special features

required by individual owners may

require unique installation methods. For these

applications the Contractor must be familiar with

the owner’s plans and specifications.

Due to the varied methods used by contractors in actual field

operations, we cannot be

liable for structural damage or injury occurring during flag pole assembly and

erection.

ASSEMBLY:

Read through this entire document before beginning the assembly and installation process. Do

not expect to be able to disassemble the shaft sections after they have been put together.

They are designed to have a strong friction fit and taking them apart without damaging the

flagpole will be extremely difficult or impossible. For this reason the finish of the pole should be

inspected and approved before beginning assembly

Multiple section flagpoles are designed to be field assembled with a patented, self-

aligning,

internal sleeve assembly using close tolerances. These units have been pre-fit

at the manufacturing

facility to ensure a snug fit between sections.

It is imperative that these sections be handled and

assembled with care to avoid altering the fit.

1. ASSEMBLE THE SHAFT IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION, WITH THE BUTT OF

THE POLE NEAR THE FOUNDATION.

2. RAISE THE SHAFT OFF THE GROUND FOR ASSEMBLY. Place the shaft sections up on

blocks or saw horses so that dirt, gravel or other debris does not get into

the joint and

interfere with assembly. Place the bottom of the shaft against a solid,

unmovable

object (such as a steel column) to help in the fitting process. Protect all

surfaces with thick

wooden blocks and padding (See figure # 1).

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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MULTIPLE PIECE FLAGPOLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HALYARD POLES NOTE: Assembly and installation should always be performed by a qualified contractor with experience installing similar products. The following information is intended to be a helpful guide to the installing contractor. This information cannot be comprehensive enough to cover all situations or the details of all multiple piece poles.
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MULTIPLE PIECE FLAGPOLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HALYARD POLES 3. DETERMINE THE MATING SECTIONS BY MATCHING THE NUMBERS ON THE BOTTOM AND TOP SECTIONS OF THE POLE. Each joint has been custom fit and the mated sections have been number stamped with the same identification number near the adjoining end. If the sections do not have the same match numbers .... STOP. These sections are not interchangeable.
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MULTIPLE PIECE FLAGPOLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HALYARD POLES ERECTING THE FLAGPOLE: Before standing the pole ensure the joints are fully seated and the shaft is straight. Never stand a flag pole that isn’t properly assembled and straight! 1. PRIOR TO LIFTING THE SHAFT: Any slipover joint below the crane attachment point should be securely lashed together with ratchet straps to prevent any possibility of separation during lifting (See figure #2).
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MULTIPLE PIECE FLAGPOLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HALYARD POLES CAUTIONS: The joints of the multi- piece flagpole were not designed to withstand the loading associated with picking the pole up from the top.This may result in the top slip fit joint being bent. Care should be taken to operate the crane smoothly since abrupt movement will cause impact loads which could damage the joint assemblies.