Root depth varies across our range of static bollards from 200mm-500mm depending on model. For details on root depths please refer to individual product pages.

1. Determine where the bollard is to be situated.

2.Check utilities/services drawings and perform a visual inspection to ensure there are none in the area. This may also require scanning the location for live cabling.

3. Excavate a cube in the substrate according to the bollard’s specification. For example, a bollard with a 300mm root depth will require a cube to be excavated measuring 300mm x 300mm, fixed on the post center, by 300mm deep.

4. Locate the bollard centrally into the hole and fill with grade C30 concrete, medium slump, including a rapid hardening agent if required.

5. Ensure the bollard is vertical in all planes.

6. Reinstate any surface finishes disturbed by the bollard. Where necessary, rinse off any concrete residue from the base of the bollard with a soft cloth and water, taking care not to scratch the surface of the bollard.

7. Finish off top surface of in situ concrete to give a tight surface finish. Concrete should be protected by polythene during the first 24-hours following installation. This is particularly important during inclement and/or cold weather. Units should not be used until the concrete has cured

LIFT OUT AND LOCKABLE BOLLARD INSTALLATION

1. Determine where the bollard is to be situated.

2. Check utilities/services drawings and perform a visual inspection to ensure there are none in the area. This may also require scanning the location for live cabling.

3.Excavate a cube in the substrate according to the bollard’s specification. For example, Lift Out and Lockable bollards require a cube no less than 400mm x 400mm, fixed on the post center, by 400mm deep.

4. Where applicable, ensure the root cross bar is inserted through the core of the socket.

5.Locate the socket centrally in the hole and fill with grade C30 concrete, medium slump, including a rapid hardening agent if required.

6. Ensure the socket is vertical in all planes.

7. Reinstate any surface finishes disturbed by the bollard. Where necessary, rinse off any residue concrete from base of bollard with a soft cloth and water, taking care not to scratch the surface of the bollard. 8. Finish off top surface of in situ concrete to give a tight surface finish. Concrete should be protected by polythene during the first 24-hours following installation. This is particularly important during inclement and/or cold weather. Units should not be used until the concrete has cured.

ANTI-RAM BOLLARD INSTALLATION

1. Determine where the bollard is to be situated.

2. Check utilities/services drawings and perform a visual inspection to ensure there are none in the area. This may also require scanning the location for live cabling.

3.Excavate a cube in the substrate according to the bollard’s specification. For example, anti-ram bollards require a cube no less than 500mm x 500mm fixed on the post center, by 600mm deep.

4.Where applicable, ensure the root cross bar is inserted through the core.

5.Locate the bollard centrally into the hole and fill with grade C30 concrete, medium slump, including a rapid hardening agent if required.

6. Ensure the bollard is vertical in all planes.

7. Where applicable, infill bollard with concrete and attach top T cap.*

8.Reinstate any surface finishes disturbed by the bollard. Where necessary, rinse off any concrete residue from the base of the bollard with a soft cloth and water, taking care not to scratch the surface of the bollard.

9. Finish off top surface of in situ concrete to give a tight surface finish. Concrete should be protected by polythene during the first 24-hours following installation. This is particularly important during inclement and/or cold weather. Units should not be used until the concrete has cured.

*Only applicable for Reinforced Steel Bollards.

BASE PLATE BOLLARD INSTALLATION

Fix the post to a suitable homogeneous substrate using a suitable bolting system used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If the base material is concrete then a chemical or drop in type anchor may be suitable. Anchors such as these are available through the local builder’s merchants or direct from the manufacturer. Bollards Direct USA would be happy to assist in suitable bolt selection if required.

RHINO TELESCOPIC BOLLARD INSTALLATION

1.Determine where the bollard is to be situated.

2.Check utilities/services drawings and perform a visual inspection to ensure there are none in the area. This may also require scanning the location for live cabling.

3. Excavate a cube in the substrate approximately 300mm x 300mm and 200mm deeper than the ground socket to be installed.

4. Put approximately 200mm of minimum 15mm clean loose stone into the hole for drainage purposes.

5. Lower the ground socket into the hole and check the top of ground socket is approximately 5mm above ground level.

6.Locate the ground socket centrally in the hole and ensure socket is vertical in all planes.

7.Add approximately 200mm of clean loose stone.

8. Back fill the hole, tamping down until approximately 300mm from the surface.

9. Raise telescopic bollard and check for alignment (if more than one post is to be installed).

10.Then fill the hole with grade C30 concrete, including a rapid hardening agent and sulphate resisting cement as required, medium slump and smooth off the area around the lid to allow fall away.

11. Lower the telescopic bollard into the ground socket. Please ensure the bollard and lid are kept clear of debris during installation.

12.Finish off top surface of in situ concrete to give a tight surface finish. Concrete should be protected by polythene during the first 24-hours following installation. This is particularly important during inclement and/or cold weather. Units should not be used until the concrete has cured.

 

RHINO TELESCOPIC BOLLARD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To Lock

1.Lift lid, draw up inner post to full extension. Rotate handle clockwise a quarter turn. Press down push button lock.

To Unlock

1. Release push button lock with key.

2.Return key to original position by depressing slightly and remove key. Rotate handle a quarter turn clockwise.

3. Lower the post slowly and in a controlled manner. Do not allow it to free-fall into base.

4. To lock repeat step 1 from ‘To Lock’ instructions above.

Weekly Maintenance

1.Ensure sliding post is kept clean and free from debris.

2.Clean and lubricate lock using a lubricant similar to WD40.

3. Installations with high water tables or adverse conditions should be checked daily.

4. Always ensure that the cover plate is closed when bollard is not in use.

5. Clear any debris from around hinge and cover plate.

 

STATIC AND DETACHABLE HOOP BARRIER INSTALLATION

The installation detail for hoop barriers is the same as for telescopic posts above with the exception of the excavation dimensions which should be a 500mm cube. All excavation details are dependent on ground conditions. Installation information supplied is specified for use with products supplied by Bollards Direct USA only and can be considered as current best practice only. If any doubt remains as to a particular suitability of installation due to site conditions additional technical advice should be sought.

If you have a project, please contact us to discuss how we can help you develop a custom perimeter solution.