In-Ground
roto-arm-flagpole
Roto-Arm Flagpole Kit
In-Ground
FPK008SK
The roto-arm extends a flag horizontally from the building or pole shaft rather than flying it from the top of a vertical pole. It is the right solution when there is no clear ground space for an in-ground install, when a horizontal flag reads better architecturally than a vertical one, or when the flag needs to project out over a walkway or building entrance.
Horizontal flag projection
360-degree rotating arm
4 sizes available
Wall-mount and in-ground options
4
Kit sizes
8-24'
Height range
360
Degree rotation
3x5
Standard flag size
The roto-arm extends a flag horizontally from the building or pole shaft rather than flying it from the top of a vertical pole. It is the right solution when there is no clear ground space for an in-ground install, when a horizontal flag reads better architecturally than a vertical one, or when the flag needs to project out over a walkway or building entrance.
The arm rotates freely, which means the flag can swing through 360 degrees around the mounting point — no wrapping, no tangling, and no need to manually adjust the flag direction when the wind shifts. The bracket is designed to mount directly to a wall or to the top of a pole shaft depending on the kit size.
Four kit sizes are available: 8-foot (FPK008SK) and 10-foot (FPK010SK) are wall-mount configurations for buildings. The 20-foot (FPK020SK) and 24-foot (FPK024SK) kits include an in-ground pole shaft with the outrigger arm at the top — suitable for open sites where a freestanding roto-arm installation is needed.
Ideal for:
Buildings without clear ground space for an in-ground pole, commercial entrances where a horizontal flag projection is architecturally appropriate, properties where the flag needs to project over a walkway, and any site where a standard vertical pole does not fit.
Foundation Requirements
Foundation Diameter:
N/A (wall mount) or 12 inches (in-ground)
Foundation Depth:
N/A (wall mount) or 36 inches minimum (in-ground)
Concrete Spec:
Anchor Bolts:
Standard residential mix (in-ground versions)
Wall anchors included (wall mount versions)
The minimum depth assumes compacted soil. The Building Code typically requires footings below the frost line — generally a minimum of 4 feet (48") below finished grade. Consult your local municipality if in doubt. The anchor cage shipped with the pole is designed for a 4'–6' minimum depth.
Installation Overview
Engineering drawings and full installation instructions ship with the pole. This is a summary for planning purposes.
01
Dig and Pour
Auger or excavate a 26" diameter hole to 44" minimum depth. Bed in gravel, set anchor cage, pour 3,000 PSI concrete. Allow 7 days full cure (or 1 day with quick-set).
03
Walk the pole up
Assemble pole horizontal. Attach hinge pin to base. Two or three people walk the pole up to vertical from the hinge side. Secure the two non-hinge bolts.
02
Level the base
Once cured, thread leveling nuts onto anchor bolts. Place the hinge base plate over the cage, shim level in both directions, and secure with washers and large nuts.
04
Rig and Install
Verify halyard through cam cleat, attach counterweight and snaps, thread the ball finial, install flash collar. Apply silicone bead at collar top. Raise your flag.