Installation Guide
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HOW TO INSTALL DECKING
HOW TO INSTALL POST MOUNTS ON CONCRETE/CONTINUED
TOOLS NEEDED
Position Leveling Plates
1. Using leveling plate as a template, mark locations
of 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
plate 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
washers.
NOTE: Torque recommended is 5 - 10 ft. lbs.
Install Guide Blocks
4. Place the two guide blocks on post mount and
secure with self-tapping screws (provided).
Install Railing System of Choice
NOTES: If installing a Trex® railing system:
» Mark screw placement on post sleeve for the
rail support brackets (RSBs).
» Pre-drill screw holes through post sleeve and
aluminum guide blocks with a 1/8" (0.3 cm) drill bit.
» Attach RSBs using 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) . screws
(provided) for 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Trex post
sleeves.
» Attach RSBs using 2" (5.1 cm) screws (provided)
for 6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Trex post sleeves.
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1/4"
(0.6 cm)
2a
x4
2b
3
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