gtSupport Frames
gtSupport Frames stabilise the grilles and helps to prevent shrinkage and subsidence of the tree pit. gtSecurity Clamps secure the individual sections of the tree grille to each other and to the support frame, which increases the rigidity of the whole unit and prevents removal of the grille sections.
gtSupport Frame Type 1
2 Piece Grille Support Frame
- Step 1: Bolt the two halves of the support frame together around the tree using the fixings provided.
- Step 2: Set frame into ground on ragged legs, ensuring the frame is completely level.
- Step 3: Place Tree Grille into frame.
- Step 4: Apply security straps if applicable.
gtSupport Frame Type 2
4 Piece Grille Support Frame
2 Piece Grille with Guard Support Frame
- Step 1: Bolt the inner sections into the outer halves, it is essential that the inner sections are toe down to ensure the grille fits flush.
- Step 2: Bolt the two completed halves together around the tree.
- Step 3: Set the frame into ground on ragged legs, ensuring the frame is completely level.
- Step 4: Place Tree Grille into frame.
- Step 5: Apply security straps if applicable
gtSupport Frame Type 2 with Tree Guard
Bolt Fixed Tree Guard
- Step 1: Place the 2 halves of tree guard onto the flat surface of the type 2 frame inners, ensuring bolt holes in the guard and frame are
aligned. Bolt the guard bases to the type 2 frame inners using the fixings supplied. - Step 2: Bolt the two halves of the guard together around the tree.
- Step 3: Place the tree grille into the type 2 frame.
