TREX ® POST MOUNT – DECKING AND CONCRETE
LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF IRC-APPROVED POST MOUNTS - CONCRETE/ CONTINUED 5
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5. A ttach bottom guide block using one 10 x 1"
(25 mm) self-tapping screw (provided) in notch to lock guide block onto post.
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2. Clean out holes to remove all concrete dust.
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6. Location of top guide block will vary slightly depending on type and height of railing being installed. Determine this measurement and place top guide block in location where top bracket for desired railing would be approximately on center of the top railing bracket location. 7. A ttach top guide block using one 10 x 1" (25 mm) self-tapping screw (provided) in notch to lock guide block onto post.
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3. Insert (2) stainless steel barrier strips (not provided) under mounting bolt holes (these can be purchased on ShopTrex.com). Use appropriate shims if posts are not plumb. Secure post mount with the four expansion anchors, washers and nuts.
Install Railing System of Choice IMPORTANT NOTES: » P OST 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. » A quantity of 18 #8-15 x 1-1/4" screws are provided to cover all types of Trex
NOTE : When using hammer to tap anchors in place, keep the threaded nut at the top of the anchor in order to not damage the threads.
NOTE : Recommended torque for anchors is 30 ft-lbs.
Install Guide Blocks NOTE : Pre-drilling is not required but is optional for
railing bracket installations (Transcend, Trex Signature®, and Select). Depending on the type railing being installed, you may have screws that are not used. » 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. » If using 6 x 6 post sleeves, attach designated railing brackets using #8-15 x 1-3/4" (44 mm) 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). NOTE : If installing Trex Lighting on the posts, drill hole through support blocks to allow wiring for lights to be below the surface of the decking.
attachment of guide blocks to post. Use a drill bit slightly smaller in size than that of screw being installed. 4. P lace or rest bottom aluminum guide block on bottom of post. Place
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guide on post so that notch is on a side that does not require railing to be attached.
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