Fypon Quick Rail Complete Post Kit - Manual

Tools Required
Complete Post Kit
Installation Instructions
Hammer Drill with 5 /
32
" Bit
Personal Protective
Equipment
Wrench
Drill with 1 /
2
" Drill Bit
(Wood Deck Only)
and #3
Phillips Head Bit
Level
3 /
4
" Socket
(Masonry Only)
Before You Begin:
Important Information
• 10' and 12' QuickRail Kits should NOT be attached directly
to the 4" Complete Post Kit or Post Sleeve. 10' and 12' QuickRail Kits
should ONLY be attached directly to the supporting construction (i.e. support column
or wall).
• Complete Post Kit should only be used for applications that are no more than 30" above
ground. Refer to local building codes for requirements.
Wood Deck Application
Make sure the area under the mounting location has an additional block between the joists directly
under the deck surface. (See attached joist block diagram.)
Drill a 1 /
2
" hole through wood surface and joist block.
Align center hole on post mount with hole in surface. Insert threaded rod with (1) 1 /
2
" washer, (1) 1 /
2
"
lock washer and
(1)
1 /
2
" hex nut on the top in that order.
Slide the 3” square plate flush with the wood blocking (not provided) onto the threaded rod under the
mounting surface followed by (1)
1 /
2
" washer and (1) 1 /
2
" hex nut leaving approximately 1" of threaded
rod beyond the end of the hex nut. Tighten hex nuts until post mount is secure.
Further secure the post mount using (2) of the included 2 1 /
2
" stainless screws on each side of the post
mount in the pre-drilled holes.
Insert post into post mount and level vertically. Wood shims may be used to stablize the post in this
step. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ANY POST SLEEVE FOR THE ONE PROVIDED IN THE KIT.
Secure post in post mount using (2) of the included 2 1 /
2
" stainless screws on each side of the post
mount (do not drill into middle of post mount). Note: Position screws at different heights so that screws
do not overlap one another. It may be necessary to drill a
1 /
8
" pilot hole.
Slide the post kit base down the post and over post mount.
Attach taper cap to post sleeve with PVC glue (not included). Note: If attaching Grab Rail to post
sleeve, secure taper cap after Grab Rail is installed.
Masonry Application
Determine the mounting location for the center of the post mount and hammer drill a 5 /
8
" hole
4 1 /
4
" deep for the provided epoxy capsule (Note: 1 /
2
" drill bit can be used, but hole must be reamed
out to accommodate ½” threaded rod). Clean dust out of hole before inserting epoxy capsule. (Place
unopened HVU epoxy capsule into hole – DO NOT OPEN).
Thread a nut on the threaded rod. Place a washer on top of the first nut and then thread a second
setting nut down on top of the washer. Tighten the two nuts together “locking” the washer between
them. The top nut should be flush with the top of the threaded rod. Insert a square drive shaft into the
hammer drill and attach the proper drive socket. At the rotary hammer drill setting, engage the top nut
of the threaded rod assembly with the socket and drive the threaded rod down through the HVU epoxy
capsule. Stop drill rotation immediately when rod stalls. A socket wrench or any adjustable wrench will
work as well (threaded rod will mix with epoxy for full set). Remove hex nuts and washer from threaded
rod. Curing times: 20 minutes above 68 degrees, 30 minutes above 50 degrees, 1 hour above 32
degrees, 5 hours above 23 degrees (Fahrenheit).
Slide the post mount into position on the threaded rod.
Place 3" square plate, (1) 1 /
2
" washer, (1) 1 /
2
" lock washer in that order onto the
threaded rod and secure the post mount by tightening down with (1) 1 /
2
" hex nut.
Follow steps 6-9 of the Wood Deck Application instructions.
Post Sleeve Installation
A 4” x 4” Post Sleeve can be installed over a 4” x 4” nominal wood insert consisting of pressure treated
southern yellow pine or better, per local building code requirements.
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Warranty Information
Fypon warrants all QuickRail
products to be free from defects
in material and workmanship. For
complete warranty details, visit the
Product Support section at
www.fypon.com.