Installation Guide

DVCS0070, DVU0050 and DVJR0060 Post Systems
(DVU0050PI and DVJR0060PI)
DVCS0070, DVU0050 and DVJR0060 Top Mount Post
Systems (DVU0050PA and DVJR0060PA)
Tools and/or Materials Required (not provided):
• Shovel or posthole digger
• Concrete mix and gravel (if backlling with concrete)
• Level, screwdriver, ½ inch open/box end wrench or socket set
• 4 J-shaped anchor bolts, lock washer and nuts
Note: Fastening hardware is included. Other tools/materials/hardware may also be necessary
depending upon actual installation.
Installation Procedure:
1. General Installation Requirements: Customers are required to contact the local Post Oce
before installing the mailbox to insure 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 oor of the
mailbox or point of mail entry (locked designs) and are set back 6 – 8 inches from front face of
curb or road edge to the mailbox door.
2. Dig a hole for the in-ground mailbox post. Hole should be approximately 6″ in diameter and
16–17″ deep. Use level to straighten pole, back ll hole and tamp dirt as needed. Note: If
backlling post hole with concrete, follow the concrete manufacturer’s instructions for setting
posts in concrete footings.
2. Align top plate and mailbox to post. The at side of the mounting plate should rest against
the bottom of the mailbox. There are four 5/16″-18 C hex head bolts and washers provided
with the post to attach the mailbox and mounting plate to the post. Open key-locked access
door and install four 5/16″-18 C hex head bolts with washers through the oor of the mailbox,
through the interior holes in the mounting plate and into the xed machine nuts in the post, and
tighten as needed.
CONCRETE MUST BE BELOW FROST LINE. TAKE CARE NOT TO PUNCTURE WATER, SEWER,
GAS, CABLE OR TELEPHONE LINES WHEN DIGGING HOLES.
Tools and/or Materials Required (not provided):
• Shovel or posthole digger
• Concrete mix and gravel
• Level, screwdriver, ½ inch open/box end wrench or socket set
• 4 J-shaped anchor bolts and nuts (for new concrete) OR 4 wedge-type concrete anchors, nuts
and hammer drill (for exsisting concrete)
Note: Fastening hardware is included. Other tools/materials/hardware may also be necessary
depending upon actual installation.
Installation Procedure:
1. General Installation Requirements: Customers are required to contact the local Post Oce
before installing the mailbox to insure 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 oor of the
mailbox or point of mail entry (locked designs) and are set back 6 – 8 inches from front face of
curb or road edge to the mailbox door.
2. Above ground mailbox post and concrete footing. You will need approximately 4 cu ft. The top
surface of the footing should be about 12″ by 12″ and extend 20″ into the ground. The bottom
of the hole for the concrete footing should be lled with about 4″ of gravel for drainage under the
post.
3. Attach the bottom mounting plate to the bottom of the post using the 4 included Phillips head
countersink machine screws and tighten as needed. The at side of the mounting plate should
rest on the concrete, and the countersunk screws and plate should create a ush surface.
4a. If new concrete is being poured, attach 4 J-shaped anchor bolts to the base of the post with 4
nuts under and 4 nuts over the bottom mounting plate. Pour the concrete into the hole with a
stick while lling to reduce any air pockets. Press the anchor bolts on the bottom of the post
into the concrete until the bottom plate is resting on the top surface of the wet concrete. Use
a level on the sides of the post to ensure that the post is aligned vertically. Periodically check
the vertical alignment of the post as the concrete is curing.
4b. If attaching to existing concrete, we recommend using
wedge-style concrete anchors. Be sure to follow the anchor
manufacturer’s instructions for installation, as the process may
vary slightly by manufacturer. See gure for spacing of concrete
mounting holes on the bottom mounting plate.
CONCRETE MUST BE BELOW FROST LINE. TAKE CARE NOT TO
PUNCTURE WATER, SEWER, GAS, CABLE OR TELEPHONE LINES WHEN DIGGING HOLES.
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