AZEK SMB - Manual

Note: Cross supports and reinforcements shown are
2x8 Southern Pine (treated) or approved equivalent,
fastened by #8 x 3” deck screws (3 per side and 3
per end in each of the three block members).
SURFACE MOUNT BRACKET (SMB) INSTALLATION for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark AZEK Reserve
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BRACKET PLACEMENT
1. Locate the Post Surface Mount Bracket.
2. Tolerances for 4” x 4” pressure treated post should be
minimum 3 3/8” x 3 3/8” and max 3 9/16” x 3 9/16”. Any
pressure treated posts outside these specifications could
result in improper installation.
3. Mark and drill four holes.
MOUNTING THE POST
1. Insert the pressure treated 4 x 4 into the Post Sleeve
ensuring end work fully seats down into the steel Surface
Mount Bracket.
2. Slide Post Sleeve over installed Surface Mount Bracket.
3. Mark Rail Kit bracket holes on Post Sleeve as per Rail
instructions.
4. Drill 1/4” holes through Post Sleeve and Surface Mount
Bracket.
DO NOT DRILL INTO PT 4 x 4.
5. Install Post Skirt.
6. Reset Railing Section and install as per Railing Installation
Instructions.
PRESSURE TREATED 4x4 END WORK
1. Cut Pressure Treated 4x4 1/4” shorter than Post Sleeve.
2. Trim 4 sides of Pressure Treated 4x4 to fit into Surface
Mount Bracket.
3. Slide Pressure Treated 4x4 into Surface Mount Bracket.
Note: Wedge anchors are for concrete installation ONLY. For
installation to wood surface refer to local building code. (Rec-
ommended: Use minimum 3/8” x 5” lag bolts into solid wood
mass underbody.)
PRODUCTS BILL OF MATERIALS
Surface Mount
Bracket 1- Box
1 - Steel galvanized Surface mount Bracket
1 - Instruction sheet
SMB03/05/2013