AZEK Post Sleeve - Manual

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POST SLEEVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark AZEK Reserve
Page 1
36"
Or
42"
(1) 38 (For 36")
Or
(2) 44" (For 42")
CENTER SUPPORT
CARRIAGE
BOLTS
1" DECK
SURFACE
POST SLEEVE
POST CAP
ACCESSORY
4x4 WOOD POST
2" x 8" DECK JOIST
GRADE LEVEL
PO ST HEIGHT C ALC ULATIO N
3/8"
POST SLEEVE THREADED INSERT
SUPPLIED ALLEN
WRENCH
RAIL MOUNTING
BRACKET
1/4" PAN HEAD
BOLT
RETAINER OR
BOTTOM RAIL
RETAIN ER AN D BOTTOM RA IL
1/2" x 8" or 10"
CARRIAGE BOLT
DECK JOISTS
NUT AND WASHER
POST SUPPORT
MATERIAL
4" x 4" WOOD POST
1 7 / 8 "
1 7 / 8 "
TOP VIEW
PRE-DRILLED RE TAINE R
BALUSTER S
4" OPENIN G
PRE-DRILLED
BOTTOM RAI L
(5 7/32" O.C .)
5 7/32"
3" # 8
W OO D
SCREW S
(SUPPLIED )
HANDRAI L
HANDRAI L
SLIDES OVER
RETAINE R
1 3/4" # 8
W OO D
SCREW S
(SUPPLIED )
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
36"
Or
42"
(1) 38 (For 36")
Or
(2) 44" (For 42")
CENTER SUPPORT
ACCESSORY
4x4 WOOD POST
2" x 8" DECK JOIS T
GRADE LEVEL
POST HEIGHT C ALCUL AT IO N
Figure 2
Figure 1
1. POST SLEEVE INSTALLATION
NOTE: 108” and 115” POST SLEEVES ARE DESIGNED TO BE CUT INTO MULTIPLE STANDARD
POST SLEEVE LENGTHS.
NOTE: BEFORE MOUNTING RAILING SECTION TO POST SLEEVE, INSTALLER MAY NEED TO
TEMPORARILY SHIM POST SLEEVE TO KEEP POST FROM
TWISTING OR BECOMING OUT OF PLUMB.
• The Post Sleeve has been designed to slide easily over a
nominal wood 4 x 4 (min. 3 3/8” x 3 3/8”, max. 3 9/16”
x 3 9/16”) post after the deck sub-structure is complete
and the deck boards have been fastened.
• The 4 x 4 should extend down to the bottom of the rim
joist and be completely “BOXED IN” around all 4 cor-
ners for the firmest attachment (see Figure 1).
• At this time, make sure the 4 x 4 wood posts are level
and plumb to ease the installation of your railing sys-
tem. If the nominal wood 4 x 4 post is twisted or over-
sized it will be necessary to shave the 4 x 4 wood post.
• Slide the Post Sleeve over the wood post (Do not force
the Post Sleeve over the 4 x 4 as it may eventually lead
to a crack or split).
• Post Sleeves may also be used over a wood post in-
stalled with a Surface Mount Bracket or over a Tallboy
Surface Mount Bracket. For installation of a wood post
to concrete, refer to the Surface Mount Bracket installa-
tion instructions or your local dealer.
• When using 6 x 6 post sleeves, a minimum 5 3/8” x 5
3/8” and a maximum 5 9/16” x 5 9/16” outside post
dimension is required for a proper fit.
2. POST SLEEVE HEIGHT CALCULATIONS
• Calculate and cut Post Sleeve to required height (see
Figure 2). Slide Post Sleeve over 4” x 4” wood post into
position. For 36” rail, cut Post Sleeve to a minimum of
38”. For 42” rail, cut Post Sleeve to a minimum of 44”.
3. POST SLEEVE MEASUREMENTS & CUTTING
• Measure between posts, top and bottom to obtain the
rail length. Also check the opening to ensure the Post
Sleeves, newel posts or walls where the rail is to be installed are square and plumb.
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WARNING: POST SLEEVES ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED IN STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS.
THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED WHERE THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEIGHT BEARING
APPLICATIONS SUCH AS SUPPORTS FOR A ROOF OF A PORCH OR DECK. POST SLEEVES SHOULD
NOT BE NOTCHED FOR INSTALLATION.