I would be mounting this to an exposed beam in my basment. WHats the best way to put it up so that i can take it down easily when not in use?
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We simply wrap the black straps around the exposed beam and run the lead edge through the end loop. This way we need no hooks. I place a rag or hand towel between the beam and strap to minimize rubbing/potential shreadding of the strap over time.
1107234
We hung ours from the ceiling on an I-hook, screwed into a ceiling beam. Had to purchase our own hanging devices; heavy duty rope and clips. My husband can tie crazy knots so I knew it would be secure! I don't know that it is recommended by the manufacturer, but it worked for us since we had no room for the stand.
401802
Hang it from the ceiling, but be sure to use springs at the attachment points, because of the vibration from the cheap out of balance fans they use.
1480178
Place 2 legs on one side and the 3rd on the other side of the peak. The mounting brackets will adjust (rotate) to your roof pitch without bending.
87701
Mount them hard with rope or chain or cable. Bungee would work but would stretch a lot with some moderate winds. Its very tough material and well reenforced and you'll want to pull it tight so it doesn't sag too much in the middle.
908674
use a tent stake or other thru the mounting holes. I actually just have a little chain and clip that I attach and then attach the chain to a screw in the ground anchor.
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Easily, but I would do it differently. I would screw a small piece of wood at the bottom of where I wanted to mount it above. Then once the strip is resting above that to take any weight off pulling it lower along the wall; I would just use a single plastic tie right below the power switch. This holds it tight to the wall (use one screw in the tie holding the tie to the wall), and if you ever want to remove it you haven't done any damage to anything. Just some Spackle in the drill hole in the wall, and you didn't open the unit itself. I hope my explanation makes sense - it's hard to describe what I am envisioning as a solution. Easily, but I would do it differently. I would screw a small piece of wood at the bottom of where I wanted to mount it above. Then once the strip is resting above that to take any weight off pulling it lower along the wall; I would just use a single plastic tie right below the power switch. This holds it tight to the wall (use one screw in the tie holding the tie to the wall), and if you ever want to remove it you haven't done any damage to anything. Just some Spackle in the drill hole in the wall, and you didn't open the unit itself. I hope my explanation makes sense - it's hard to... » Read More Easily, but I would do it differently. I would screw a small piece of wood at the bottom of where I wanted to mount it above. Then once the strip is resting above that to take any weight off pulling it lower along the wall; I would just use a single plastic tie right below the power switch. This holds it tight to the wall (use one screw in the tie holding the tie to the wall), and if you ever want to remove it you haven't done any damage to anything. Just some Spackle in the drill hole in the wall, and you didn't open the unit itself. I hope my explanation makes sense - it's hard to describe what I am envisioning as a solution. « Show Less
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I would be VERY afraid to "free stand" it without securing it in some way. I purchased mine in the winter and stored it on our enclosed porch (cement floor) until spring. Any bump against it would cause it to shift and want to topple so I zip tied it to the outside stair railing. It also needs support at the bottom to keep the arch sides spread apart at the proper width to keep from straining the upper connections.
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As most others, UP is probably the true way to install, but my contractor said it could face downward! I really like it!
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If you're installing it into a dry wall ceiling (not beams) then I suggest you get better anchors. The ones that come with it aren't very good in my opinion.
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Hi Rebecca.....it comes straight down. I think it will actually be stronger as a ceiling mount. Is a little weak when wall mounted (even though we did anchor it). Looks great though. P
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That's how I have mine set up, I only screwed the legs in and have 2 48" beams separate so I can store it away. Sturdy enough to use a circular saw on top.
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absolutely! Find the best position to mount it and leave it there and you're all set.
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I did just that! I wasn't sure about where in the garage to put it, so I attached it to a 2x4 that I can move to another beam if I want to.
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I can't think of a good way to do that. (I mounted mine where there was an overhang coming out from the wall, and it works well there.)
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It should be not too bad to get over. Just put it in the high setting and tilt it back. If all fails you could just make a ramp with some boards.
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It's fairly easy to install and take down, maybe 10 minutes both ways top, so you could do that. But in general that seems like it would be a pain, I ended up leaving mine up! It looks pretty cool too :)