Collapsible Bollard Mounting

Use with all Reliance Foundry R-7900 or R-8900 bollards

Collapsible mountings, also known as fold down mountings, can be used with all R-7900 or R-8900 bollards. Ideal for areas with mixed traffic, collapsible bollards control access to restricted areas. They require no additional storage and can be quickly secured with a single heavy-duty padlock—making them a practical solution for service roads, reserved parking areas and other designated areas for maintenance, delivery or emergency vehicles.

Fold-down mountings can be surface mounted to existing concrete surfaces. They are available in galvanized steel or powder coated steel.

Parts

Before Installation

NOTE: Bollards should be left in their packaging until the exact moment of installation

• Study site plans

  Site plans will usually mark the intended location of each bollard. Ensure that the plan coincides with the site, and familiarize yourself with the intended bollard arrangement.

• Check for underground utility lines

  Concrete surfaces may conceal underground utility lines (gas, water and electricity). Before penetrating any concrete surface, ensure safe installation by contacting your local utility providers and/or performing a concrete X-ray scan of intended installation site.

• Clean the installation surface

  Dirt and debris can affect the line of sight and disrupt placement of the bollards. Thoroughly clean the surface of the concrete prior to bollard installation.

• Mark the install location of each fold-down bollard

  Use chalk to mark placement of each fold-down mounting. If fold-down bollards will be set in a straight line, use a chalk line to ensure alignment.

• Check level and mark drill holes

  Place fold-down mounting hardware over placement markings. Use a level to ensure mountings will sit flat (perpendicular to vertical plum line). If mountings do not sit flat, a non-shrink grout may be required to ensure bollards will stand vertically aligned. Use chalk to mark drill points for each bolt. Remove mountings before drilling.

Drilling

• Create pilot holes

  Tap a starter pilot hole in the center of each hole marking. This will prevent the hammer drill or rotary hammer from drifting while boring the hole.

• Set the depth control on the Hammer Drill (or Rotary Hammer) to 2"

  Most hammer drills have a depth setting or depth control bar. If depth control is not available, use masking tape to mark 2" on the masonry bit.

• Drill the holes

  Use a carbide-tipped drill bit to create four 5/8" x 2" (width x depth) holes. Drill on high speed, using the hammer function if available. Check the masonry bit often to ensure it remains debris-free.

Secure fold down mounts

• Clear the hole of debris

  The hole should be clear of dust and moisture.

• Tap the inserts into the holes

  Orient each concrete insert with the slotted, tapered side facing down, then use a hammer to drive it down until the top sits flush with the concrete surface. Check to ensure that the tops are level.

• Set the concrete inserts

  Insert a setting tool into the concrete insert’s threaded hole, then drive it down. This will cause the internal expansion plug to set the insert in place. If a proper setting tool is not available, an equivalent tool can be used.

• Place fold down mounting over the concrete inserts

  Place mounting over the set inserts, taking care to line up the inserts with the installation holes. Set washers over installation holes and thread the 1/2" hexagon socket bolts into place. Use a 5/16-in Allen wrench to tighten bolts evenly in a cycle.

Bollard installation

• Secure bollards

  With the mounting cylinder pointed up (i.e. not in the fold-down position), set bollards over mounting cylinders, making sure to align pinholes. Insert securing button-head bolts with corresponding o-rings through pinholes (bollard should sit on or just above the surface plate).

• Inspect installation

  Raise bollards and use a level to measure vertical alignment. Bollards should appear vertical from all surrounding directions. Check the bollard and its mounting for any signs of surface damage. If either were scratched during installation, they can be repaired with touch up paint (commonly found at automotive stores). Any abrasions must be covered to avoid rust and ensure the proper life of the fold down bollard.

Care and Maintenance

Reliance Foundry manufactures its products to the highest design standards to ensure their durability. In most North American environments, routine inspections and cleaning will ensure that a bollard retains its aesthetic appeal. Proper care and maintenance are required to maintain stainless steel or powder coating.