Instructions / Assembly

Assembly Instructions
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Phillips head screwdriver
Tools (not included)
Two open end wrenches
- or -
Hardware (included)
x 8, large washers
x 4, large nuts
x 4, large hex bolts
x 8, small washers
x 4, small nuts
x 4, small hex bolts
To attach the mailbox to the plate:
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To attach the mounting plate
to the post:
x 3, large sheet metal screws
To join the two post pieces:
x 4, small phillips screws
To join the two decorative covers:
3” Round Post with Cover and Mailbox (Model 7980)
Assembly Instructions
1a
x3
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Lay post pieces on a flat surface, making sure
to align the screw holes.
Join the two post pieces together using
the 3 sheet metal screws.
DO NOT overtighten.Tighten only until snug.
1b
2
Carefully slide the plastic
bracket over the top post and
let it rest on the heads of the
sheet metal screws.
3
Attach the mounting plate to the
post using the 4 small hex bolts,
nuts and 8 small washers.
4
A concrete footing is highly
recommended. Typical post
depths range from 12”-18” and
may vary based on your
installation application.
Pay particular attention to the
location, height, and distance
from the street.
5
Mount the mailbox using the 4
large hex bolts, washers, and nuts.
Attach the two halves of the decorative
post cover to each other around the post
using the 4 small phillips screws.
The cover will be slightly loose so that it
can be raised during gardening or lawn
maintenance.
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7
Install the assembled
post into the ground.
Ensure that the mounting
plate is facing toward the
street before installing
into the ground.
Once the mailbox is mounted, carefully
push the plastic bracket up into the
mailbox plate. Press the sides of the
bracket inward making sure the four
studs snap into the rectangular notch-
es on the sides of the mounting plate
as shown below.
6
Stud properly inserted
in side notch.
Insert the bolt and one washer
through inside of the post and
secure with another washer and
nut from the outside.
CONTACT THE LOCAL POST OFFICE BEFORE INSTALLING THE MAILBOX TO ENSURE ITS CORRECT PLACEMENT AND HEIGHT AT THE STREET. GENERALLY, MAILBOXES ARE
INSTALLED AT A HEIGHT OF 41-45 INCHES FROM THE ROAD SURFACE TO INSIDE FLOOR OF THE MAILBOX OR POINT OF MAIL ENTRY (LOCKED DESIGNS) AND ARE SET BACK 6-8
INCHES FROM THE FRONT FACE OF CURB OR ROAD EDGE TO THE MAILBOX DOOR.
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