Instructions / Assembly

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EZ Post Installation with Separate Mounting Flange

Ensure that you have a solid mounting surface for your EZ Post base fasteners. Existing posts

or the EZ Posts (sold separately), may be used with this system. If you are installing EZ Posts,

refer to the steps and illustration below.

IMPORTANT: The distance

between posts should not exceed

6 ft. when installed above ground

level. Always refer to your local

building department for building

code clarification.

Note: When

installing the

post base into

ACQ lumber,

use stainless

steel bolts (not

included)

IMPORTANT: Install

supporting lumber below

composite/wood decking

when surface mounting

posts to a deck. Fasten

the 4” bolts through the

decking and supporting

underside lumber with

the provided tee nuts.

1. Layout posts uniformly or as desired across entire project.

2. Ensure spacing between posts does not exceed 6 ft. for

elevated decks (or greater than local codes specify).

3. Starting at a corner post, attach post flange to deck/patio

using appropriate fasteners provided with the EZ Post Kit.

MAKE SURE TO USE ADDITIONAL LUMBER BLOCKING

UNDER THE DECK TO SECURELY FASTEN THE FLANGE!!!

In some instances, fully threaded lag screws may be

necessary – but are not included. LAG SCREWS LOOSEN

OVER TIME AND REQUIRE QUARTERLY SAFETY

CHECKS.

4. Slide 3”x3” post over post flange and plum using level.

5. Drill ¼” hole front-to-back through the entire post and post

flange coming out on the back side. IT IS IMPORTANT TO

DRILL HOLES WITH POST LEVEL.

6. Drill 2

¼” hole front-to-back. Start hole 1” above the first

hole. The vertical hole pattern creates the best deflection

strength. Note that hole patterns can be modified if

necessary.

7. Fasten post to post flange with 3 ½” bolt, washer, and

standard nut provided. Washers must be placed on both

sides of the post.

8. After post is level and securely fastened, slide decorative

base cover (optional and sold separately) over post covering

the post flange.

9. Secure next post using same procedure. At this point you

may size (cut) and install a railing section to verify your

desired layout. Then continue to set the remainder of the

posts.

Post Mounts are installed with

railing sections in STEP 5.

Mounts shown for informational

purpose only in this step.