“Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light”- Its time to raise “Old Glory”…What’s that? You don’t have a Prohoists Flagpole? Well your in luck, just run on over to www.prohoists.com . We have a GREAT selection of commercial grade flag poles.
Let’s talk about how to install that new Prohoists residential, in ground flag pole. This process will take two days because you need to have curing time for the cement. Don’t let this scare you; it is simple enough that even your husband can do it!
Here is a list of the materials you will need: posthole diggers, shovel, and four ½ “pieces of rebar (you can get this at any home center) three bags of cement mix (get these while you’re at the home center), wheel barrow, level and of course a Prohoists flagpole.
Day One:
The first thing you need to do is pick out the location for your Prohoists Aluminum Flag pole. This should be a location that is free from under ground wires, pipes and cables. Check your phone book for the Cable locating Service in your area. Also make sure there are no overhead wires because you will be raising a New Beautiful Prohoists flagpole.
Ok, you have selected the location you need to begin digging the hole. This hole should be 18” x18” and 24” deep. Next mix the concrete in your wheel barrow and fill the hole. After the hole is full you need to add the ½” rebar. Just add a piece in each corner about 2” from the sides. Insert the sleeve on the bottom pole. (The bottom pole is the one that has the holes in it to attach the cleat) Now put the sleeve into the middle of the cement while using the pole to help push and keep straight. Make sure to leave about ½ to ¾ of the sleeve out of the cement. With the pole still in the sleeve, take your level and make sure the pole is level in all directions. You can take the pole out and let the cement dry over night. Ok... Now the hard part is over.
Day Two:
Hopefully all is dry! You’re in the Home stretch- Just a few steps to go. Attach the cleat to the bottom pole, run the rope through the pulley, attach the pulley to the top pole (the top pole is the one that has two of the same ends) and put all the poles together. Space out your carabiners the distance of your flag and make a square knot in the rope for each carabiner.
Now raise the pole, again make sure there are no over head wires! Place the pole into the sleeve. Attach the Flag to the carabiners and... Raise your USA flag. Tie off the rope to the cleat and enjoy your New Prohoists Flagpole with United States flag.
A how to video of this installation is available at You Tube?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXPZOlW1J6E
Remember to check out www.prohoists.com for more blogs and how to videos.
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