FIRST TEAM SPORTS GRIDIRON BACKYARD User manual

11/13/13
FIRST TEAM SPORTS, INC.
GRIDIRON BACKYARD FOOTBALL GOALPOST
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Bill of Materials
(1) Goalpost (1) Crossbar
(1) Nosecone (2) Upright
(2) Corner Connector (2) Wind Direction Streamer
(5) ½” x 4” Hex Bolt (5) ½” Center Lock Nut
(2) 5/16” Eyebolt (2) 5/16” Lockwasher
(2) 5/16” Hex Nut (2) 3/16” Carabiner Clip
(2) ½” x 5” Cotterless Pin
NOTE: READ COMPLETELY THROUGH INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING!
1. Using dimension details shown, locate the proper location to dig footing.
NOTE: If you purchased the optional ground socket for you goalpost, unpack and follow the installation
instructions for the sleeve. When complete, skip to step number 7.
2. Dig footing hole approx. 12” wide x 36” deep. If frost level in your area is below 36”, it is advisable to
dig to frost line.
3. Mix and pour wet concrete into footing. Fill hole to top, do not cheat on concrete!
4. Insert GOALPOST into wet concrete footing. Orient GOALPOST so it is facing correct direction and is
square to the playing field.
5. Prop and brace GOALPOST so there is 78” of distance from the underside of the goalpost neck down
to playing surface. See Figure A. (It may be helpful to cut a 2”x4” stud to 78” long and prop under the
neck of the goalpost)
6. STOP! STOP! STOP! Allow concrete to cure for 7 days before proceeding. Do not continue
until footing has cured for 7 days!!
7. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A GROUND SOCKET SKIP TO STEP 8 - If you installed the optional ground
socket, unpack and slide the socket spacer labeled FT5001ADPT3 into the sleeve at this time. Then
slide GOALPOST into socket. Continue with step 8 below.
8. Connect NOSECONE to CROSSBAR using (2) ½”x 4” Hex Bolt and (2) ½” Center Lock Nut as shown
in Figure A.
9. Next, attach each UPRIGHT to a CORNER CONNECTOR using (1) ½” x 4” Hex Bolt and (1) ½”
Center Lock Nut. NOTE: Use the hole closest to the welded cap on the CORNER CONNECTOR. The
other hole will be used later during assembly.
10. Slide NOSECONE/CROSSBAR assembly onto the neck of the GOALPOST. Secure NOSECONE to
the neck of the GOALPOST using (1) ½” x 4” Hex Bolt and (1) ½” Lock Nut.
11. Attach (1) 5/16” Eyebolt to the back side of each UPRIGHT using (1) 5/16” Lockwasher and (1) 5/16”
Hex Nut. NOTE: THE EYEBOLT DOES NOT REACH ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE UPRIGHT,
CONNECT WITH LOCKWASHER AND NUT INSIDE THE UPRIGHT TUBE.

12. Connect (1) WIND DIRECTION STREAMER to each Eyebolt using (1) 5/16” Carabiner Clip
13. Slide one CORNER CONNECTOR/UPRIGHT assembly onto CROSSBAR and rotate upward until
the remaining ½” hole in the CORNER CONNECTOR lines up with the ½” hole in the CROSSBAR.
Secure in place using (1) ½” x 5” Cotterless Pin. Repeat for other CORNER CONNECTOR/UPRIGHT.
14. If you purchased post padding, attach it to GOALPOST now.
Assembly is complete.