INSTALLATION MANUAL All Types - 1570 “F” Series www.florencemailboxes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE GENERAL INFORMATION & ADVISORIES PRODUCT INFORMATION GET TO KNOW YOUR CBU HARDWARE AND COMPONENTS CONCRETE FOUNDATION PREPARATION PEDESTAL INSTALLATION AND LEVELING PEDESTAL TO CBU CABINET INSTALLATION MASTER ACCESS DOOR ARROW LOCK INSTALLATION PARCEL ARROW LOCK INSTALLATION SECURITY TOOL - IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR USPS INSTALLERS 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADVISORIES AT TENTION! CAUTION -- Transportation • Lay boxes flat.
CBU PRODUCT INFORMATION vital™ cluster box units - 1570 Series Florence vitalTM cluster box units are an officially licenced product of the US Postal Service for centralized mail delivery.
GET TO KNOW YOUR FLORENCE CBU vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series Before the assembly process begins, please review the illustration below. The major components that you will be working with, and that are referred to in this instruction manual, are identified so as you are installing your vital™ cluster box unit (CBU), you will be familiar with the terms that are used.
HARDWARE AND COMPONENTS vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series The CBU cabinet and pedestal are packaged separately. Below is a list of components and hardware you will receive in each package.
CONCRETE FOUNDATION PREPARATION vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series (4) 1/2-13 ANCHOR BOLTS; USE TEMPLATE TO ALIGN PROPERLY (TYPICAL) 10” TYP BOX OUTLINE BOX OUTLINE BOX OUTLINE d 4” TYP 4’’ MIN TYP 4’’ MIN TYP 4’’ MIN TYP 4’’ MIN TYP 2’-10” TYP w 2w MATCH EXISTING GRADE IN PAVED AREAS PEDESTAL MOUNTING NUT / WASHER (NOT INCLUDED) RUBBER PAD h” MIN.
CONCRETE FOUNDATION PREPARATION vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series NEW CONCRETE BASE: 1) Depending on climatic and soil conditions in the area of installation, optional foundation material may be necessary as shown. Consult local building codes for recommendations. 2) Refer to Table 1 for thickness (h), width (w), and depth (d) of the concrete pad alternatives. 3) Concrete shall have a compressive strength of 3000 psi @ 28 days, contain 4% min ~ 6% max air entrapment and be placed with a 3.50~4.
PEDESTAL INSTALLATION AND LEVELING vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series In the event the concrete pad the CBU is being installed on is not level, the pedestal may be adjusted. There are a number of leveling techniques used by construction professionals; however, the following leveling method is being suggested as one alternative to consider. If embedded anchors are not already in place in existing concrete, determine placement and location for anchors.
PEDESTAL INSTALLATION AND LEVELING 2/3. www.florencemailboxes.
PEDESTAL TO CBU CABINET INSTALLATION 1. vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series Open master loading doors until hold open arm engages. 2. 3. 4. Remove left and right side 91079 floating shelves, exposing mounting holes in base of unit. 5. 6. From inside parcel compartments, add four (4) 86097 lock washers and tighten four (4) 86089B hex nuts. Torque to 22 foot-pounds. 7. Place unit on pedestal. From underneath unit, insert four (4) 86101 carriage bolts upward.
PEDESTAL TO CABINET INSTALLATION 5. 86089B 3. 86097 86101 7. 4. 1. 2/6. 91079 Model 1570-16 shown for illustration purposes www.florencemailboxes.
MASTER ACCESS DOOR ARROW LOCK INSTALLATION vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series (to be completed by USPS personnel) 1. Open master access door. 2. Remove five (5) 86091 lock nuts, as well as 92303 lock support plate. Dispose of plastic shipping spacers. 3. Place Arrow Lock into the Arrow Lock security bracket and position on door. 4. 5. 6. Replace one (1) 86091 lock nut in the rear position to secure Arrow Lock security bracket. Install 92303 lock support plate as shown.
MASTER ACCESS DOOR ARROW LOCK INSTALLATION 1. 2. 86091 PLASTIC SHIPPING SPACER PLASTIC SHIPPING SPACER ARROW LOCK (If CBU is used for private delivery purposes, please see the note on pg 12 for Non-USPS application) 86091 ARROW LOCK (If CBU is used for private delivery purposes, please see the note on pg 12 for Non-USPS application) 3/5. 3/5. 86091 4. 4. 6. 92303 92303 6. Model 1570-16 shown for illustration purposes www.florencemailboxes.
PARCEL ARROW LOCK INSTALLATION vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 “F” Series (to be completed by USPS personnel) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open parcel door, remove and discard four (4) plastic shipping retainers; two on latching assembly cover and two on Arrow Lock cover. Remove plastic bag of fasteners. All fasteners necessary to install postal lock are included in one parcel door. Install Arrow Lock as shown and secure with four (4) 86091 lock nuts.
PARCEL ARROW LOCK INSTALLATION 1/2. 1. PLASTIC SHIPPING RETAINERS 3. 84994 91255 86091 4. 84993 5. 6. (If CBU is used for private delivery purposes, please see the note on pg 14 for Non-USPS application) 91259 Model 1570-16 shown for illustration purposes www.florencemailboxes.
SECURITY TOOL REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR USPS INSTALLERS USPS personnel must have a McGard screwdriver to install and service the parcel Arrow Lock cover on the Florence vitalTM cluster box unit. (McGard Screwdrivers can be ordered by USPS personnel on the eBuy2 ordering system) Note: Florence Manufacturing does not provide or sell the McGard Screwdriver NOTE: For USPS applications: 1) Arrow Lock is installed by US Postal Service personnel only.
