Installation Guide

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HOW TO INSTALL DECKING
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HOW TO INSTALL DECKING
4b. Use center holes for inline applications and offset
h
oles for corner applications.
Install Guide Blocks
5. Place the two guide blocks onto post mount. Insert
s
elf-tapping screws (provided) to secure.
Install Railing System of Choice
NOTE: If installing a Trex® railing system:
»
M
ark screw placement on post sleeve for the
rail support brackets (RSBs).
»
P
re-drill screw holes through post sleeve and
aluminum guide blocks with a 1/8" (0.3 cm) drill bit.
»
A
ttach RSBs using 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)
. s
crews
(provided) for 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Trex post
s
leeves.
» Attach RSBs using 2" (5.1 cm) screws (provided)
f
or 6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Trex post sleeves.
DECKING:
HOW TO INSTALL POST MOUNTS ON CONCRETE
NOTE: Cannot be used with Trex Transcend® Classic railing
or Trex Traditional railing styles.
PARTS
Inline
Offset
4b
5
HOW TO INSTALL POST MOUNTS ON DECK BOARDS/CONTINUED
» (1) Post mount
» (2) Guide blocks
» (4) 3/8" x 3" (0.8 cm x 15.2 cm) Concrete bolts
» (4) 5/16" x 1" (0.8 cm x 2.5 cm) Hex (leveling) bolts
» (1) Leveling plate
» (4) Flat washers
» (4) 3/4" (1.9 cm) Self-tapping screw
» (8) 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Stainless steel screws
» (8) 2" (5.1 cm) Stainless steel screws
HOW TO INSTALL POST MOUNTS ON CONCRETE/CONTINUED
TOOLS NEEDED
Position Leveling Plates
1. Using leveling plate as a template, mark locations
o
f the four holes and drill into concrete at least
3-1/2" (8.9 cm) using a 1/4" (0.6 cm) masonry bit.
Install Leveling Bolts and Level Post Mount
2a. Partially thread four 5/16" x 1" (0.8 cm x 2.5 cm)
hex (leveling) bolts in post mount. Place leveling
p
late on concrete holes aligned.
2b. Place post mount on leveling plate and adjust
5
/16" x 1" (0.8 cm x 2.5 cm) hex (leveling) bolts to
plumb.
Install Mounting Bolts
3. Secure post mount with four concrete bolts and
w
ashers.
NOTE: Torque recommended is 5 - 10 ft. lbs.
Install Guide Blocks
4. Place the two guide blocks on post mount and
s
ecure with self-tapping screws (provided).
Install Railing System of Choice
NOTE: If installing a Trex® railing system:
»
M
ark screw placement on post sleeve for the
rail support brackets (RSBs).
»
P
re-drill screw holes through post sleeve and
aluminum guide blocks with a 1/8" (0.3 cm) drill bit.
»
A
ttach RSBs using 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)
. s
crews
(provided) for 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Trex post
s
leeves.
» Attach RSBs using 2" (5.1 cm) screws (provided)
f
or 6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Trex post sleeves.
1
1/4"
(0.6 cm)
2a
x4
2b
3
4