Installation Guide
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General Guidelines:
• Materials are heavy and bulky minimum of 2 people are required for most installations
• Brace and tie off large beams and posts until all connections are made
• Wear proper safety equipment
• Check with local authorities and home owners association before construction
• Check for underground and or hidden utilities that could be damaged
• Be sure to use the right tool for the job
• Plan ahead and have the required hardware, fasteners and tools close at hand before starting the
installation
Steps:
1. Locate and Level the base plate
2. Mount base plate
3. If adding an accent medallion drill all holes in the decorative plates using 3/16” drill bit. Locate tip
of drill bit on dimple.
4. Remove threaded covers from all Hex Cap Nuts
a. Insert Lag Bolts into Cap Nuts
b. 3/8” Hex Bit
c. Replace Threaded Covers until ush with edge of the nut
d. HINT: Use tread lock on Threaded Covers in accessible areas
5. Center the wooden Post on Base Plate. (If installing with an obstruction see Pro Technique below)
a. Attach Decorative plates on opposite sides
b. Use the HIGH holes on both sides
c. Be sure that both plates are evenly spaced on both sides of base plate
d. If adjustment is necessary use RUBBER hammer to position.
6. Attach the opposite side plates using LOWER holes
Pro Technique: If installing the post base close to an obstruction install a Decorative Plate to the
post on an accessible side. Once the plate is installed dislodge the Decorative Plate from the base
and rotate the post so the installed plate is facing the obstruction.
Use and Care: This hardware may not be suitable for every situation or installation application. A
design professional should be consulted to ensure the specic installation application meets local
building code requirements.
If hardware becomes dirty clean with soap and water. Avoid abrasions to surface and touch up any
scrapes with paint. Rinse with fresh water if hardware comes in contact with ice salt or salt water.
6x6 Post Base Item #: 56608
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