Installation Guide
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Fiberon Composite Railing systems are designed to work with a number of
different decking materials and surfaces. Before initiating any project, obtain a
copy of your local building codes and understand them thoroughly. Local building
code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested procedures and
measurements in the following installation guideline.
Kit Includes: (1) Surface Mount Bracket; (1) 4-in x 4-in Wood Post;
(4) 1/4-in x 3-in Wedge-Bolt™ Anchors; and (4) 5/16-in Fender Washers
For concrete composite applications; consumers must purchase:
(3-6) #8 x 1-in Flat-head screws
Note: To ensure proper fastening, it is recommended that the concrete thickness
be a minimum of 4-in unless otherwise specied by local building codes. For more
detailed instructions visit us online at www.compositedeck.com.
For Concrete Surface Installation:
1. Determine the desired location(s) and finished height of the post sleeve from
the deck surface.
2. Trim the post sleeve to the desired length.
3. Trim the length of the 4-in x 4-in wood post insert if required. The wood post length
is typically 1-in to 2-in shorter than the post sleeve length.
4. Use the base of the mount as a template and mark the four corner holes for the
concrete fasteners Wedge-Bolt Anchors (Included in kit).
5. Drill the marked holes per the local building code requirements. Using a 1/4-in
masonry drill bit, drill the holes into the concrete base to a depth of at least 1/2-in
deeper than the length of the 1/4-in x 3-in Wedge-Bolt Anchors. Blow the hole clean
of dust and debris (Fig 3).
6. Locate the mount by aligning the mount corner holes over the drilled holes.
7. Insert the trimmed end of the 4-in x 4-in wood post (included) into the mount. If
necessary, place a shim under the mount to make the post plumb and true. If the
wood post is loose within the mounting bracket, secure the wood post on two
opposing sides with at least (3) #8 x 1-in flat-head screws (Not included).
8. Fasten mount to concrete per local building code requirements (Fig 4). Insert
the four concrete Wedge-Bolt Anchors into the corner holes of the mount. Begin
tightening the Wedge-Bolt Anchor by rotating clock wise and applying pressure in
toward the base. This will engage the first few threads as the Wedge-Bolt Anchor
begins to advance. Continue tightening until the head of the Wedge-Bolt™ Anchor is
firmly seated against the post mount. Repeat for the remaining fasteners.
9. Slide the post sleeve (Not included) over the 4-in x 4-in treated wood post until it
contacts the base of the mount.
Concrete
1/4-in x 3-in
Wedge-Bolt Anchors
(Included)
Figure 3
Post Sleeve Surface
Mount Bracket
(Included)
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 1
4x4
Wood Post
3.5-in
3.25-in
3.25-in
8.5-in
3.5-in
Trimmed end is inserted
into the post mount
Post Sleeve
(Not included)
4-in x 4-in
Wood Post
(Included)
#8 x 1-in
at-head screws
(Not included)
VER-0018-LIT 6/14
The most recent installation instructions can be found on our website. Please visit berondecking.com or call Consumer and Technical Support at 800-573-8841.
Post Sleeve Surface Mount - Concrete Surface Installation