Instructions / Assembly

Post Installation
Start by ensuring that you have a solid mounting surface for your EZ Post base connections. Existing
posts or the EZ Post (sold separately), may be used with this system. Next, if you are installing EZ
Posts, refer to the illustration below.
1” Self Tapping Screw
1” Self Tapping Screw
Pyramid Post Cap
1” Self Tapping Screw
1” Self Tapping Screw
1” Self Tapping Screw
For EZ Post use fastener (J)
For ACQ lumber use fastener (M)
For concrete or brick use (N)
1” Self Tapping Screw
1” Self Tapping Screw
1” Self Tapping Screws
Top Pivot Mount
(Use for stair or non
90⁰ corners)
Top Post Mount
Bottom Post Mount (D)
Post Base
Use provided wedge
bolts for post
installations into
concrete
For composite or wood
decking us (4) 1/4” x 4”
Thru Bolts with Tee Nuts
and washers
Bottom Pivot Mount
(Use for stair or non 90⁰
corners)
1/4” washer on each side of
post.
Optional Post Base Cover
(sold separately) must be
installed prior to post
mounts.
(EZ Posts and components are sold separately)
Note: The distance between
posts should not exceed 6 ft.
when installed above ground
level. Always refer to your local
building department for build-
ing code clarification.
Important: Install supporting
lumber below composite decking
when using 4” Thru Bolts to surface
mount the post base to any type of
decking.
Note: When installing the post
base into ACQ “Pressure Treated
Lumber” use stainless steel
bolts (not included).
Fastener detail for
Post Base
Maximum 1 1/4”
Measuring from the
bottom of the Post
Base, drill 1/4” hole
3/4” up on the left and
right sides of the Post
Base. Fasten the Post
to the Post Base w/
1/4” x 3 1/2” Thru Bolt.
Measuring from
the bottom of the
Post Base, drill
1/4” hole 1 1/4” up
on front and back
of the Post Base for
securing the Post
to the Post Base.
Suggestion:
Drill through
post and score
the flange.
Remove post
and drill hole at
the score mark.