Installation Guide

Installation Guides
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Protective
Equipment
Reciprocating Saw
Circular Saw
Tape
Measure
Measure opening to determine post length. Deduct
3
/8” total to accommodate top and bottom mounting plates.
• For 36” QuickRail
™
railing: Do not trim more than 6” from the bottom of post, trim balance from top.
• For 42” QuickRail
™
railing: Do not trim the bottom of post, trim only the top.
Trim post. A reciprocating saw is recommended (be sure to wear personal protective equipment). Be sure to match
cut with same pitch as slope of fl oor.
Install ceiling plate using 4 screws (provided). Using a plumb tool, fi nd and mark the bottom plate position on the
fl oor. Note: Be sure the location of the mounting plates allows the load on the top of the post to be centered and
evenly distributed. Secure bottom plate with (4) screws when in position. Note: The 8 screws provided will work
for wood or masonry applications. When installing screws into concrete, drill a
3
/16” pilot hole
1
/4” deeper than the
length of the screw.
After installation of plates, raise soffi t approximately
1
/2”. Set post on bottom plate. Position top of post with top
plate. Lower soffi t on top of post. There is no need to screw post to plate. IMPORTANT: If using a trim kit, slide
onto top and bottom of post before post is installed into mounting plates.
Check post with level and remove temporary support allowing the top bracket to fi t down on the top of the post.
Important Notes:
• When installing QuickRail™ railing to the post, pre-drill holes for bracket screws using a
1
/8” drill bit.
• QuickPost™ Load Bearing Capacity: 5” = 2,500 lbs.; 6” = 5,000 lbs.
• Uplift: If building codes require uplift connection, contact Fypon or your distributor for recommendations.
If fl ush mounting post without plates is desired, follow instructions above, but DO NOT trim additional
3
/8” for mounting
plates. Pre-drill necessary holes at an angle, secure with countersunk screws and fi ll with putty. A Trim Kit (sold
separately) is recommended to cover the screws.
Trim Kit Includes: (2) Trim Pieces (Top and Bottom)
Before post is installed, slide one trim piece at the top of the post and one trim piece at the bottom of the post.
Apply PVC glue to hold the Trim Kit into place at the top and bottom of the post.
There may be some marginal spacing in the Trim Kit to Post fi t. Exterior caulk can be used as a fi ller.
Drill
Level
Screwdriver
QuickPost Kit Contents (1) QuickPost
™
(2) Mounting Plates (8) Screws
20"
40½"
43"
20”
41"
43"
Plumb
Line
5” 6”
Installing Without Mounting Plates
QuickPost Installation
5” 6”
Tools Required For Installation
Installing QuickPost
™
Trim Kit (Trim Kit Sold Separately)
15
Synthetic Porch Post Installation