s Owner's manual

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Synthetic Porch Posts
Installation Instructions
Reciprocating Saw
Drill
Level
Circular Saw
Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Plumb Line
Before You Begin:
Important Information
• When installing QuickRail
™
railing to the post, pre-drill
holes for bracket screws using a
1
/
8
" drill bit.
• QuickPost
™
and DuraPoly Post
™
Load Bearing Capacity: 5" = 2,500 lbs.;
6" = 5,000 lbs.
Important Information for Painting
• Do not use paint or solvents with acetone.
• Oil based primer and paint are not recommended. Krylon
®
Fusion
®
paint for plastics
is an alternative to exterior latex.
• Do not paint using dark colors (dark colors are considered any color that falls within
the L values of 56 to 0). L is a measure of the lightness of an object, and ranges
from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Doing so may void warranty.
Post Installation
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 floor.
Install bottom plate using 4 screws (provided). (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.) Note: Be sure the location on the floor for the mount-
ing plate allows the load on the top of the post to be centered and evenly distributed. Using
a plumb tool, line up the ceiling plate with the floor plate by marking the location of at least
two holes from the floor plate on the ceiling. Secure ceiling plate with (4) screws when in
position.
After installation of plates, raise soffit approximately
1
/
2
". Set post on bottom plate. Position
top of post with top plate. Lower soffit 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 in-
stalled into mounting plates. Check post with level and remove temporary support allowing
the top bracket to fit down on the top of the post.
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Figure 1
Personal Protective
Equipment
Hammer Drill with
3
/
16
" Concrete Bit
Warranty Information
Fypon warrants all QuickRail
products to be free from defects
in material and workmanship. For
complete warranty details, visit the
Product Support section at
www.fypon.com.