Installation Guide

For wood installation:
Determine the desired location(s) and
finished height of the post sleeve from the
deck surface. Trim the post sleeve to the
required length.
Trim the non-routed end of the 4-in. x 4-in.
wood post insert if required. The wood
post insert is typically 1-in. to 2-in. shorter
than the post sleeve length.
Drill four 3/8-in. holes at the marked
locations, drilling through the deck
board and the reinforcement boards.
If necessary, drill a 3/8-in. drainage
hole in square through deck board and
reinforcement boards for drainage.
Align the mount holes over the drilled
holes.
Slide the post sleeve (not included with
mount) over the 4-in. x 4-in. wood post
insert until it contacts the base of the
mount.
Note: If using post skirts, make sure to
slide post skirt over the post sleeve before
installing the bottom rail.
Insert 5/16-in. x 5-in. galvanized hex bolts
through the bracket holes into the drilled
holes and attach a washer and nut to
each bolt (galvanized bolts and nuts, not
included) under the deck.
Only hand tighten nuts at this time.
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Use the base of the mount as a template
and mark the four corner holes on the
deck surface. If necessary, mark inside
the square of the bracket on the deck
surface to create a drainage hole.
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Insert the routed end of the 4-in. x 4-in.
wood post insert into the mount, and
check for level and plumb.
If necessary, place a shim under the
mount to make the post plumb and true.
If the wood post insert is loose within the
mounting bracket, secure the wood post
insert with three #8 x 1-in. flat-head screws
(not included) on three sides of the mount
through the pre-punched holes. Tighten
and secure the four bolts underneath the
reinforcement boards with the 5/16-in.
fender washer (included In kit) and 5/16-in.
galvanized hex nuts (not included). Do not
overtighten.
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Post Sleeve Surface Mount with Wood Insert Installation Instructions