LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF SURFACE MOUNT POST – DECKING/ CONTINUED
Install Railing System of Choice IMPORTANT NOTES: » POST SLEEVE WILL NEED TO HAVE INTERNAL RIBS TRIMMED SLIGHTLY IN ORDER FOR POST SLEEVE TO SIT OVER BASE OF POST MOUNT. THIS IS NOT MANDATORY AND ONLY REQUIRED IF NOT USING A POST SLEEVE SKIRT.
» If using 6x6 post sleeves, attach designated railing brackets using #8-15 x 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) 316 stainless steel self-tapping screws (not provided). » If installing Trex Transcend Bird's Mouth brackets, attach brackets using 1 1/2" 316 stainless steel self-tapping screws (not provided). » Pre-drilling IS REQUIRED when attaching brackets to designated posts. Use a 9/64" (3.6 mm) drill bit to pre-drill at specified locations according to instructions provided with railing kits. NOTE: If installing Trex Deck Lighting on the posts, drill hole through support blocks to allow wiring for lights to be below the surface of the decking.
» A quantity of 18 #8-15 x 1-1/4" screws are provided to cover all types of Trex railing bracket installations (Transcend, Trex Signature ® , and Select). Depending on the type railing being installed, you may have screws that are not used.
LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF IRC-APPROVED POST MOUNTS - CONCRETE
NOTES: » INSTALLATION SHOWN HERE IS FOR IRC APPROVED APPLICATIONS ONLY. » MAKE SURE CONCRETE IS LEVEL BEFORE INSTALLING POSTS. » ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING ANY RAILING SYSTEM TO ENSURE ALL CODE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. TREX ® CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER OR NON-RECOMMENDED INSTALLATIONS. » CANNOT BE USED WITH TREX TRANSCEND COCKTAIL RAILING.
SKU ALPOSTHWCONC (this SKU SOLD SEPARATELY)
» (4) 3/8" x 3-3/4" (10 mm x 95 mm) Expansion anchor » (4) Flat washers » (4) Hex nuts
Pre-drill Holes
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TOOLS NEEDED » Hammer » Drill and/or screw gun » 3/8" (10 mm) drill bit for concrete
3/8" (10 mm)
PARTS » (1) Post mount
» (2) Guide blocks » (18) #8-15 x 1-1/4" (32 mm) screws » (2) 10 x 1" (25 mm) Self-tapping screws
1. Using post as a template, mark locations of the four holes and drill into concrete at least 2-5/8" (66.7 mm) using a 3/8" (10 mm) masonry bit. NOTE: You can either set drill bit to correct depth on drill or mark drill bit with tape at required dimension to ensure all holes are drilled at the correct depth.
59 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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