Instructions / Assembly

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
LEWISTON MAILBOX COLLECTION
QualArc
11300 Trade Center Dr., Ste. A
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
916-273-1576
Fax [phone]
www.qualarc.com
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR
TO ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION.
Important Note:
Customers are required to contact their local post
office before installing the mailbox to ensure its
correct placement and height at the street. As
a general rule, most mailboxes are installed at
a height of 41" to 45" from the top of the street
surface to the bottom of the mailbox and 8" set
back from front edge of curb (see diagram).
These measurements can vary per your local
postal requirements, so check with your local
post office before installation.
Assembly:
Attach scroll support brace to round pole using 2
bolts provided. Attach mailbox to top of support
brace using either 4 or 5 bolts as provided. If
you ordered the standard economy mailbox, the
support brace attaches to the wood platform
under the mailbox with the 4 large wood screws
provided. Snug bolts firmly, but do not over-
tighten them. If a finial (or solar light) is not
attached to the round pole, slide it over the top
of the pole and snug set screws against the pole
with an Allen wrench. Slide the decorative base
onto the bottom of the round pole, but keep it
low on the pole and do not tighten yet. Get a
measuring tape and measure the distance from
the bottom of the mailbox to the bottom of the
decorative base. Gently slide the base up the
pole (without scratching pole) until you have the
correct measurement for your local USPS code
requirement. This measurement will typically
be between 36" to 42", which will leave around
12" to 16" of round pole extending below the
decorative base. This extension is what you will
put into the hole and pour concrete around. Once
you have the correct decorative base adjustment,
snug the Allen set screw(s) at the top of the base
so the base will not slide up or down.
Installation:
Dig a hole approximately 16" deep (this will vary
due to local postal codes) with post hole diggers
or small shovel. Install completely assembled
post into hole and check for fit. Mix quick set
style concrete and pack it in around the post in
the hole. Place a spirit level on the round pole
and level the mailbox post front to back and
side to side. Some temporary supports may be
necessary until the concrete dries.