Vestil BOL-OR-40-BK User Manual

BOL-OR-40-BK Manual rev. 12/9/2011

BOL-OR-40-BK SERIES BOLLARDS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

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Table of Contents Table of Figures
Product Introduction……………………. 2 Fig. 1 Determine depth of bollard socket………………………………… 2

Safety Recommendations…………....... 2 Fig. 2 Install drain tube…………………………………………………….. 2

Installation instructions……………...….. 2 - 3 Fig. 3 Place socket in the hole …………………………………………… 3
Fig. 4 Fill the hole with concrete …………………………………………. 3
Fig. 5 Install bollard ………………………………………………………… 3

Copyright 2011 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for purchasing an Ornamental Steel Bollard (“bollard”). As the name indicates, these bollards are
designed to serve as ornamentation ONLY. Each bollard conforms to generalized specifications disclosed in this
manual, and fulfills our demanding standards for quality, safety and durability. Although the steps required to
install the product are relatively intuitive, all persons who might participate in the installation of this bollard should
apply these instructions.

Specifications for BOL-OR-40-BK model bollards appear in the table below:

Model Socket Mounting

BOL-OR-40-BK

Underground

Usable Height in
Inches (cm)

40in.

(~101.6cm)

Bollard Diameter in
Inches (cm)

4½ in.

(~11.4cm)

Net Weight in
Pounds (kg)

84

(~38.2kg)

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before installing the bollard
constitutes misuse of the product. If questions remain after you finish reading this manual, contact Vestil for

answers. DO NOT attempt to resolve any problems with the bollard unless you are certain
use afterwards.

that it will be safe to

DO NOT contact live electrical wires, buried cables, underground gas lines, etc. during

installation. Determine the locations of all underground utility lines BEFORE beginning to dig the hole for
the bollard sleeve. Choose a location that is at least 3 feet away from all underground lines on all sides.

Installing the bollard safely is the responsibility of the end-user!

 DO NOT attempt to install the bollard if you cannot comfortably lift it. Determine the net weight of the bollard

from the table on p. 3.

 DO NOT modify the bollard or bollard sleeve without the express, written approval of Vestil.

Unauthorized modifications could render the device unsafe to use. Additionally, unauthorized

modification(s) automatically voids the warranty.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

FIG. 1: Determine depth of bollard socket

STEP 1 Determine ground level: Measure the bollard
socket from the top to the bottom to determine the
necessary depth of the hole. (See FIG. 1 at right).

Step 2 Dig a hole for the below ground portion

: Dig a
10in. x 10in. x 10in. hole (~25½ cm x 25½ cm x 25½ cm)
to contain the concrete and gravel that will fix the bollard
socket in position.

FIG. 2: Install drain tube

6½ in.

~16 ½ cm)

Step 3 Partially fill hole and set bollard
the hole with approximately 4in. of gravel.

: Fill the bottom of

Bollard socket

Step 4 Install drain tube
2in.) of ½in. (inner diameter) PVC pipe through the hole
in the bottom of the bollard socket.

: Press a short length (approx.

½ in. PVC drain tube

Step 5 Place the socket in the hole
hole with the PVC pipe extending into the gravel. The
bottom of the socket should rest on top of the gravel. (See

: Set the socket in the

FIG. 3: Place socket in the hole

Bollard socket

FIG. 3)
Step 6 Fill the remainder of the hole with concrete

: Pour
3,000psi compression rated concrete into the hole, until
the surface of the concrete should be just below the top of

Ground

Gravel

the socket. Check the levelness of the socket and adjust
the position of the socket if necessary to make sure the
socket is level. It might be necessary to brace the socket
to ensure that it does not shift as the concrete cures.

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