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
!
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 for cantilever style
posts. 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.
Ensure that the mounting
plate is facing toward the
street before installing
into the ground.
!
5
Mount the mailbox using the 4
large hex bolts, washers, and nuts.
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 notches on the sides of the
mounting plate as shown below.
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 as
described in the
instructions for the
mailbox.
6
Stud properly inserted
in side notch.
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Insert the bolt and one washer
through inside of the post and
secure with another washer and
nut from the outside.