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sit flush with the finished concrete surface. If your inserts have caps on them, then the caps should sit flush with the finished concrete surface. Your hole will probably be wider than 2" at this point. You will need space to secure the inserts with a concrete patch in the last step. 6. Move to the other side and complete the same procedure. 7. At this point, you can finish one end or go to the other end and clear out the holes for the goal-post inserts, repeating all the steps above. 8. Once you have the two holes cleared for the goal-post inserts, I would strongly recommend bringing a goal frame out onto the floor. Set the inserts into the holes you have just cleared. Put the goal-post pegs into the inserts and put the goal frame onto the pegs. 9. Wedge the inserts so that they won't move. Use the small pieces of concrete to wedge the inserts into place. 10. Remove the goal frame carefully. 11. Then, using a level, make sure the goal-post inserts are level and even with the surface of the finished concrete. Also, make sure they line up across the goal line. Measure from the end boards to each post to make sure they are the same and the net will sit straight across the goal line. Remember that your goal frame may not be exactly centered on the entire goal line because of the location of the refrigeration lines. 12. Once you are certain that the goal- post inserts are in the correct locations and all level, use the proper concrete patch to fill in the hole around the inserts and level this concrete patch with the rest of the concrete floor. Be sure to follow the directions with the particular type of concrete patch you are using. Also note the curing time before any freezing of the floor should take place. Some patches might require up to a week of curing before you can freeze the floor, while others might require a shorter time. Follow the directions supplied with the proper concrete patch. 13. Repeat the above process at the other end of the rink. J 46 / SEPTEMBER.OCTOBER.2014 RINKMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MARSH PEGS ASK STAR You have rink questions, STAR has rink answers , Continued from page 45 , This job should be completed by using hand tools only. » Have several sharp concrete chisels on hand. » Keep the area you are working on clean with the shop vacuum so you can always see the refrigeration pipes. » Always measure twice and consult the hockey rulebook applicable for the leagues that play in your facility. » Allow plenty of time. This is a slow job and will take patience! » During installation of a new floor, have three sets of inserts installed at 11', 13' and 15' to give you some flexibility. » Before using the concrete patch to set the goal-post inserts, bring a goal frame onto the floor to make sure the goal frame will easily fit onto the goal posts. Tips Standard peg is 1 5 ⁄ 8 " thick by 8". FACT: Mandated by the NCAA for the 2016- 17 season: Insert is approx. 4" inside the concrete and 2" in diameter. FACT: