Installation Instructions

Tools Required
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Complete Post Kit
& Post Sleeve
Installation Instructions
Hammer Drill
with
5
/
32
" Bit
Personal Protective
Equipment
Drill with
5
/
16
" Hex
Bit Driver and #2
Phillips Bit
Level
Before You Begin:
Important Information
• 10' and 12' QuickRail Kits should NOT be attached
directly to the 4” Complete Post Kit or Post Sleeve. 10' and
12' QuickRail Kits should ONLY be attached directly to the supporting
construction (i.e. support column or wall).
• Complete Post Kit should only be used for applications that are no more than
30" above ground. Refer to local building codes for requirements.
Installation
Determine the mounting location for the post.
(Wood deck application only) - Make sure area under the mounting location has an
additional block between the joists directly under the deck surface (see attached joist
block diagram – Figure 1).
(Required for masonry application/optional for wood application) – Pre-drill
5
/
32
"
diameter hole, a minimum of 2" deep, at 2 of the outer hole locations on each side of
the post mount.
Secure the post mount using (2) of the supplied 1
3
/
4
" blue Tapcon screws on each side
of the post mount.
Insert post into mount and level vertically. Wood/composite (not provided) shims may
be used to stabilize the post in this step. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ANY POST SLEEVE
FOR THE ONE PROVIDED IN THE KIT.
Secure post using (2) of the supplied 1
1
/
2
" stainless screws on each side of the post
mount. Note: position screws at different heights so that screws do not overlap one
another. It may be necessary to drill
1
/
8
" pilot hole.
Slide the post kit base trim collar down the post and over the post mount.
Attach taper cap to post sleeve with PVC glue (not included). Note: If attaching Grab
Rail to post sleeve, secure taper cap after Grab Rail is installed.
Post Sleeve Installation
A 4" x 4" Post Sleeve can be installed over a 4" x 4" nominal wood insert consisting of
pressure treated southern yellow pine or better, per local building code requirements.
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Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
(8) TAPCONS
(8) STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
WOOD/MORTAR
Warranty Information
For complete warranty details
and exclusions, visit the Product
Support section at www.fypon.com.