EXCELLO 10 ft Bistro Light Poles Installation Guide

10 ft Bistro Light Poles
EGP-HD-0429 (1 Pack)
EGP-HD-0359 (2 Pack)
EGP-HD-0361 (4 Pack)
EGP-HD-0360 (2 Pack + 50 ft G40 Lights)
EGP-HD-0362 (4 Pack + 100 ft G40 Lights)

Questions? Call 1-877-969-2710 or email orders@excelloglobal.com

INCLUDED PARTS

EGP-HD-0429 1 10FT pole (Lights Not Included)

Light Poles

(3 Pieces Each)

| Wood/Concrete Base| Yard Stake Base| Self-Tapping Hex
Head Screws
| | |
x 1| x 1| x 1| x 3
EGP-HD-0359 2 10 FT Poles (Lights Not Included)

Light Poles

(3 Pieces Each)

| Wood/Concrete Base| Yard Stake Base| Self-Tapping Hex
Head Screws
| | |
x 2| x 2| x 2| x 6
EGP-HD-0361 4 10 FT Poles(Lights Not Included)

Light Poles
(3 Pieces Each)| Wood/Concrete Base| Yard Stake Base| Self-Tapping Hex
Head Screws
| | |
x 4| x 4| x 4| x 12

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING FROM EXCELLO GLOBAL PRODUCTS!
Missing Parts? Please Call 1-877-969-2710
Before you throw away the box, please check that you have all the parts listed below. If any are missing, please contact our customer service at the number above and we will gladly ship your replacement parts free of charge.

EGP-HD-0360 2 10 FT  Poles (with 50 FT  String Lights)

Light Poles
(3 Pieces Each)| Wood/Concrete
Base|

Yard Stake Base

| Self-Tapping Hex
Head Screws| 50 ft G40 Globe
String Lights
| | | |
x 2| x 2| x 2| x 6| x 1

EGP-HD-0362 4 10 FT Poles (with 50 FT  String Lights)

Light Poles
(3 Pieces Each)| Wood/Concrete
Base|

Yard Stake Base

| Self-Tapping Hex
Head Screws| 50 ft G40 Globe
String Lights
| | | |
x 4| x 4| x 4| x 12| x 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Option 1 – Installation onto Wooden Decks Using Included Lag Screws
If your deck is not solid wood, please contact the decking manufacturer before installing to ensure proper installation. Here is the contact information for some popular composite decking companies: TREX (1-800-289-8739), AZEK/TimberTech (1-877-275-2935), Fiberon (1-800-573-8841), Veranda (1-800-230-7547)
Tools Needed:

•  Drill or Impact Driver
• 5/16″ Hex Head Bit
•  Included Self-Tapping Screws
•  Marker to mark holes
  1. Place the Wood/Concrete Base in the desired locations.
  2. Using the included self-tapping screws, mount the base to the deck.
  3. Assemble the pole into the base.

Option 2 – Installation onto Concrete or Pavement
If installing onto the pavement, note that hot weather may soften the asphalt causing the base to loosen or fall. Double-check all fasteners regularly to ensure proper tightness.
Tools/Materials Needed:

• Drill (Hammer drill is ideal, but a regular drill will also work)
•  Concrete drill bit 1/4″ in size
• 1/4″ wedge anchors (not included – may be purchased at most home stores)
•  Marker to mark holes
• Method to clean out dust from holes (vacuum, air compressor, leaf blower)
  1. Using the Wood/Concrete Base as a template, mark the holes onto the concrete using a marker.
  For exact precision, holes can instead be drilled while the base is in place.
  2. Drill holes into the concrete using a 1/4″ masonry bit.
  NOTE: Wedge anchors require holes to be drilled longer than the anchor itself. Refer to anchor
  packaging instructions to ensure minimum embedment requirements are met.
  Installation 1
  3. Clean out the holes using a vacuum, compressed air, or leaf blower.4. Put the nut and washer onto the wedge anchor and make sure that the nut is on the last threads (this will protect the threads from damage when the wedge anchor is hammered into the hole).
  5. Insert the wedge anchor through the base’s hole and into the hole in the concrete. This should be a very tight fit – use a hammer to drive the anchor in until the nut and washer are against the base.
  It is important that the threads go below the surface of either the base material or the base.
  6. Finger-tighten the nut, then using a wrench turn the nut 3 or 4 full turns until snug.
  7. Assemble the pole into the base.

Option 3 – Installation into Ground – Reinforced with Rebar
NOTE : The suggested maximum span of lights for this installation method is 20 feet, subject to your soil conditions.
Tools Needed:

•  Sacrificial piece of wood larger than the diameter of the yard stake
• Hammer (the heavier the better)
•  Rebar (1/2″ to 1″ in diameter and at least 18″ in length – the longer the better)
  ***Rebar not included. It May be purchased at most home stores

Check for any underground pipes or wires before driving the metal stake or rebar into the ground.

1. Hammer the rebar at least 12″ deep (or deeper if your ground allows). This will help reinforce the ground stake even further.
2. Slide the ground stake over the rebar.
3.  Place your sacrificial wood on top of the stake tube and hammer the stake into the ground until the flange meets the ground.
4. Assemble the pole into the base.

Option 4 – Installation into Ground – Reinforced with Sika® Postfix®
NOTE: Either rebar (see option 3) or Post Foam Mix is the recommended installation method for long-term use in soil.
Tools Needed

• Shovel or Post Hole Digger
• Level (optional)

Check for any underground pipes or wires before digging holes.
Instructions

1. Sika® PostFix® can be found at your local hardware store and is a great option for securely and semi-permanently fixing your poles into the soil.
2. Dig a hole 18” deep and at least 8” wide.
3.  Attach 1 section of pole to the yard stake base.
4. Place the yard stake and pole into the hole and hold straight up.
5. Following all PostFix manufacturer instructions, including safety, add the mix to the hole and wait to set.
6. Assemble the remaining pole sections.
   Sika®and PostFix® have registered trademarks of Sika Technology AG. Excello Global Products is not associated with Sika Technology AG.

Option 5 – Installation into Ground
NOTE: This option is recommended for short-term applications only. For longer-term solutions, it is strongly recommended to install with support rebar (Option 3) or use Sika® PostFix® Fence Post Mix (Option 4).
Tools Needed:

• Sacrificial piece of wood larger than the diameter of the yard stake
• Hammer (the heavier the better)

****Check for any underground pipes or wires before driving the metal stake or rebar into the ground.

1. Place your sacrificial wood on top of the stake tube and hammer the stake into the ground until the flange meets the ground.
2. Assemble the pole into the base.

How do I secure the lights to the carabiner clips?
The two best ways to secure your lights are with zip ties or reusable rubber twist ties (you can find on Amazon, Home Depot or Lowe’s). Excello Global Products finds the black zip ties to be the easier of the two methods but would require cutting the tie if you ever want to relocate them.
How do I determine my string light pattern?
The ideal design will start with asking yourself 3 questions:

1. What area do I want to illuminate?
2. Where is my power source?
3.  Are there structures or trees that I want to attach the lights too?
   ***This will help you determine where you need to place poles.

Once you have these questions answered you can begin your design:

1.  Start at the power source – this is often an outlet and might require running an outdoor-rated extension cord to where your lights will begin. If using your structure, be sure to have hooks installed to aid in installation.
2.  Decide which pattern will best illuminate the area you need. Popular designs are V, X, W, and a Fan as seen below:
3.  Draw a rough sketch with measurements.
4. Start by hanging your first patio light string with the male plug end closest to your outlet.
5.  If working with multiple light strings, finish hanging your first string and then connect the male end of the second string to the female end of the first string. Continue this pattern until all strings have been hung.
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