The Madison Mailbox & Post Kit – Installation Instructions
Model PP330
Postal Regulations recommend that the floor (Mail entry point) of the mounted Mailbox be between 41”-45” above road surface and that the
front of the mailbox be set back 6-8” from edge of road or front of curb.
The USPS suggest that all customers contact the local Post Office before erecting your
Mailbox/Post to ensure correct placement and height at the street.
WARNING:
“Call before you dig”
–
Call 811
.
811 is the designated call before you dig phone number that directly connects you to your local one call center. Each state
has different rules and regulations governing digging to insure that buried utility lines will not be disturbed.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS & SUPPLIES:
POST HOLE DIGGER, LEVEL, PHILIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER, AND 4”X4”X36” TREATED PINE POST (NOT
INCLUDED). NOTE: CONCRETE IS OPTIONAL IF INSTALLING IN LOOSE SOIL.
STEP 1 (Fig 1)
: Determine location for mailbox. Using post hole digger, dig a hole 18” in depth. Install treated pine post burying 18” of the post
in the ground and 18” above the ground. Slide Mailbox Post Section over 4x4 treated pine post.
STEP 2 (Fig 2)
: Secure the
Mailbox Post
section to the 4x4 treated pine post using the (4) #12 x 1” length Pan Head screws
included in
the kit. Use locations shown in Fig 2 for correct screw placement.
Step 3 (Fig 3)
: Secure
Mounting Bracket
to top of
Mailbox Post
section using the (4) #6 x 1 ¼ Bugle Head screws
included in the kit.
Notice
the 3 optional mounting positions (shown on back of this page)– choose position based on personal preference.
(Fig 1)
(Fig 2) (Fig 3)
