For Grass, Soil and Sand Surfaces

Our ground anchors are a stable, hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated steel frame that can either be set into a concrete foundation or buried directly in firm soil.

Direct Burial In the Ground

If you choose direct burial, make sure the soil is very compact to ensure a secure hold. We recommend using a post-hole digger to excavate the hole.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Direct Burial

1. Determine the Distance: The distances between the holes must be measured accurately. It’s best to work one post at a time. Choose your desired rack location and start with the first ground anchor.
2. Dig the Hole: Dig the hole so the anchor fits snugly, minimizing movement from the start.
3. Align the Anchor: Use a level to ensure the anchor is straight and aligned both vertically and horizontally.
4. Fill and Compact the Soil: Refill the hole with the removed soil. Flush with water as you go and compact it using a wood block or similar tool to achieve maximum stability.
5. Attach the Upright: Bolt the first upright in place.
6. Determine the Distance to the Next Upright: Use a crossbar at the base to determine the correct spacing to the next upright.
7. Align the Uprights: Make sure all uprights are standing perfectly vertical.
8. Tighten Nuts: Fully tighten the nuts on the ground anchors only once the full outdoor rack is assembled. This gives you room for final adjustments.

Pouring Concrete Footers

If you’re embedding the ground anchors in concrete footings, follow a similar process. Fast-setting concrete is a good choice. For detailed foundation instructions, see the “Bolt Anchoring” section.

Safety Note

Regularly inspect the anchors for any signs of loosening or damage.

For Concrete Surfaces and Concrete Footings In Sand or Soil

Planning to install your ATLETICA Outdoor Rack on concrete or in sand or soil? Bolt anchors are the right solution. Designed for heavy loads, they provide secure, long-lasting anchoring.

How It Works

Bolt anchors use a mechanical expansion system. When the nut is tightened, a sleeve expands inside the drill hole to lock the anchor firmly in place.

Installation

Installation is quick and easy:

1. Drill: Use a 16 mm concrete drill bit to drill a hole in the concrete.
2. Insert: Place the bolt anchor into the hole.
3. Tighten: Use an 18 mm wrench to tighten the nut securely.

Important Notes:

• Maintain sufficient distance from concrete edges to ensure full load-bearing capacity and to prevent damage to the concrete.
• For sand or soil installations, you’ll need to pour concrete footings.

Foundations In Sand or Soil

• R8 Outdoor Rack with 4 or more posts: Foundations with an area of at least 30x30cm and 50cm deep.
• Freestanding 2-post outdoor rack (e.g. "R8 Jade"): 40x40cm and 60cm depth foundations.

You need 4 bolt anchors per upright (post).

Additional Details

• Dimensions: M12x90, wrench size 18mm, sleeve diameter 16mm
• Material: 304 stainless steel
• Tools required: 16mm concrete drill bit, hammer drill, hammer for driving in the bolts, 18mm wrench

The Solution for All Floors

Are you looking for a simple way to stabilize your R8 Magma Outdoor Power Rack or a custom rack configuration with the base dimensions of 108x108cm? Then our skid plates are just the thing for you!

Advantages

• Stability: The hot-dip galvanized and double powder-coated weight plates ensure that your rack stands securely.
• Flexibility: Ideal for all surfaces, whether grass, soil, paving slabs, paving stones or concrete.
• Easy installation: The uprights are simply screwed from above into the threads of the skid plates.
• No drilling required: Perfect if you don't want or can't damage the floor.
• Predefined spacing: The spacing of the uprights is predetermined by the skid plates, which simplifies the assembly of the rack.

Dimensions

• 230x23cm
• Material thickness: 11mm

Installation

1. Correct location: Place the skid plates in the desired outdoor location.
2. Alignment: Align the plates parallel to each other. The distance between the plates must be 93 cm (inner edge).
3. Attaching the uprights: Screw the uprights from above into the threads of the skid plates.

Tip

A slight position correction of the skid plates is still possible during rack assembly.