Figure 1
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Synthetic Porch Posts
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin:
Important Information
• When installing QuickRail
holes for bracket screws using a
• QuickPost
™
and DuraPoly Post™ Load Bearing Capacity: 5" = 2,500 lbs.;
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railing to the post, pre-drill
1
" drill bit.
8
/
6" = 5,000 lbs.
Important Information for Painting
• Do not use paint or solvents with acetone.
• Oil based primer and paint are not recommended. Krylon
®
Fusion® paint for plastics
is an alternative to exterior latex.
• Do not paint using dark colors (dark colors are considered any color that falls within
the L values of 56 to 0). L is a measure of the lightness of an object, and ranges
from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Doing so may void warranty.
Post Installation
Measure opening to determine post length. Deduct
bottom mounting plates.
• For 36" QuickRail™ railing: Do not trim more than 6" from the bottom of post,
trim balance from top.
• For 42" QuickRail™ railing: Do not trim the bottom of post, trim only the top.
Trim post. A reciprocating saw is recommended (be sure to wear personal protective
equipment). Be sure to match cut with same pitch as slope of floor.
3
" total to accommodate top and
8
/
Tools Required
Tape Measure
Circular Saw
Drill
Level
Personal Protective
Equipment
Reciprocating Saw
Screwdriver
Plumb Line
Hammer Drill with
3
/16" Concrete Bit
Install bottom plate using 4 screws (provided). (The 8 screws provided will work for wood
or masonry applications. When installing screws into concrete, drill a
3
" pilot hole
16
/
1
"
4
/
deeper than the length of the screw.) Note: Be sure the location on the floor for the mounting plate allows the load on the top of the post to be centered and evenly distributed. Using
a plumb tool, line up the ceiling plate with the floor plate by marking the location of at least
two holes from the floor plate on the ceiling. Secure ceiling plate with (4) screws when in
position.
After installation of plates, raise soffit approximately
1
". Set post on bottom plate. Position
2
/
top of post with top plate. Lower soffit on top of post. There is no need to screw post to
plate. IMPORTANT: If using a trim kit, slide onto top and bottom of post before post is installed into mounting plates. Check post with level and remove temporary support allowing
the top bracket to fit down on the top of the post.
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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.
Need help? 1.800.446.3040 • www.fypon.com
®
Synthetic Porch Posts
Installation Instructions
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Figure 1
Trim Kit Sold Separately
Installing Trim Kit (Trim Kit Sold Separately)
Before post is installed, slide one trim piece at the top of the post and one trim piece at
the bottom of the post.
PVC glue can be applied to hold the Trim Kit into place at the top and bottom of the post.
There may be some marginal spacing in the Trim Kit to Post fit. Exterior caulk can be
used as a filler.
Painting Instructions (DuraPoly™ Post and Trim Kit Only)
Caulk seams between post and trim kit.
Make sure all surfaces are clean prior to painting. Sand and scuff post and trim kit pieces
prior to priming and painting.
Prime DuraPoly™ Post and Trim Kit pieces with a light coat of exterior latex primer.
Allow primer to dry completely before applying 2 coats of exterior latex paint. (Allow
adequate drying time in between each coat of paint.)
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Need help? 1.800.446.3040 • www.fypon.com
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.
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