CertainTeed STRUCTURAL PORCH POST Bedienungsanleitung
HELPFUL HINTS
Read these instructions thoroughly before
beginning the assembly.
• Use carbide-tipped multi-
purpose blade for cutting.
• Do not lay vinyl components on
abrasive surfaces.
• Not ACQ compatible. Use plastic
between base plate and wood surface.
• If any components are missing or defective,
please call us at:800-380-5323
TOOLS REQUIRED
Chop/Mitre saw –
with carbide tipped multi-purpose blade
Tape measure
Pencil
Drill with 11/64" drill bit
Level
Virtually Maintenance free | Lifetime Limited Warranty with SureStart™ Protection
Load Bearing Support System | Tie-Down Connections andTrims Included
Never Need Painting | Sharper Post Details
STEP-BY-STEP
I
NSTALLATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS FOR
STRUCTURAL PORCH POST
TIPS
• Make sure you have all the pieces you
need to complete the job.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Assembly for: 4 x 4 and 5 x 5 posts
IMPORTANT:
A
LWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN CUTTING AND
DRILLING VINYL
/
ALUMINUM RAILING PRODUCTS
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Improved tie down plate
INSTALLING PORCH POSTS
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Step 1:
Measure porch opening. Subtract
3/4" to measurement to account
for tie down plates.
Step 2:
Measure and cut Post to length.
Note:For 42" railing, do not cut
any off bottom, just top of post.
For 36" railing, do not cut off
more than 6" of bottom, then cut
balance off top.
Step 3:
Insert top and bottom tie down
plates into ends of Post.
Step 4:
Position Post into place and
plumb. Mark placement of tie
down plates.
Step 5:
Turn Post a quarter turn
clockwise to expose tie down
attachment screw holes.
Step 6:
Secure top & bottom tie down
plates to header and floor using
screws provided.
Tip:For concrete installation, tapcon anchors
are recommended. (not provided)
Step 7:
Turn post back into position.
Step 8:
At each end of the 4 sides of
Post, pre-drill attachment screw
holes (11/64" bit) through Post
and reinforcement.
Step 9:
Secure Post to top&bottom tie
downplateswithscrewsprovided.
Step 10:
Install trim pieces into place
around top and bottom of the
post to complete installation.
upper tie down plate
lower tie down plate
CertainTeed Corporation
P.O. Box 860 •Valley Forge, Pa.19482
tiedownplate
4piecetrim
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For 42" railing, do not cut any off
bottom, just top of post.
For 36" railing, do not cut off
more than 6" of bottom, then
cut balance off top.
level
1/4 turn*
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www.certainteed.com
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