POSTMASTER® INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
MH# 011480
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Install Rails
4
Install Corner Post Covers
7
Install Gate Hardware
Once all posts are set, attach rails according to the selected fence
style. Typical fence boards are positioned 2" above ground level
and top rails installed 8" from the top of the boards. Bottom rails
are attached 8" above the board bottom and middle rails are
centered between the top and bottom rails.
Determine where to attach rails. PostMaster posts have holes, 1"
on center to make it easier to align rails at either end. For rail
adjustment references, use the
pre-marked rail alignment scores
spaced 6 inch on center and starting ¼" from the top of the post.
Fasten each rail-end using three
#8 x 1 ¼" rail screws.
NOTE:
If the ground slopes,be sure
to cut both rail-ends diagonally to
allow a flush fit against the rail
pocket of the hat section. Post clips
may be required for fastening.
Attach rails to Corner Posts, using one
Post Clip
per rail-end.
Screw one #8 x 1 ¼" rail screw through the flange and into the
rail-end. Screw a second #8 x 1 ¼" rail screw through the flange
and semi-circular post clip hole and into the rail end.
Fasten the bottom edges of the top and middle rails to the post
clip with two more #8 x 1 ¼" rail screws.
For the bottom rail, position the post clip above rail so it can be
screwed to the rail’s top edge.
Top & Middle Rails
Bottom Rails
Note:
Install 4" cover boards
before
installing fence boards.
Position cover board against backside of flanges and attach with
ten #8 x ¾" cover screws - 5 through each flange.
Fasten a
vertical 2 x 2
in rail
pocket by nailing it through
fence board. Attach
cover
board
by nailing one side into
2 x 2 and the other side into
fence rail.
Line up edge of fence board
with flange edge. Attach
fence board by fastening five
#8 x ¾" cover screws into
fence board through flange in
rail pocket.
Use the numbering system below to identify the gate post pocket
positions referenced in the following steps
Line up edge of fence board
with flange edge. Attach
fence board by fastening five
#8 x ¾" cover screws into
flange, followed by five more
screws into adjacent flange.
Attach a 2 x 2 in rail pocket #1 by
fastening five #8 x 1 ¼ inch rail
screws into it through flanges
from rail pocket #3. Screws
should be evenly spaced down
the post.
Drill two 5⁄8 inch holes for hanger bolts in the
hat section
between rail pockets #3 and #4.
The hanger bolt adjustment nuts will be
installed against the hat section.
Cut a 2 x 2 to appropriate lengths for
rail pocket #4
. Attach by fastening
#8 x 1-1/4" rail screws into
the 2 x 2 through flanges in
rail pocket #2
Cut a 2 x 2 to appropriate
lengths for
rail pocket #3
and
nail to cover board.
Install the assembly so
2 x 2 fits into rail pocket #3, and
fasten by nailing through cover
board into 2 x 2 in rail pocket #4
End Post
Line Post
Gate Post
SWING-OUT GATE
SWING-OUT GATE
Use 8" Ornamental strap hinge.
SWING-IN GATE
Use hanger bolt with 8" Ornamental strap hinge.
SWING-IN GATE
GATE OPENING
4" Cover Board
6" Cover Board
Attach a 2 x 2 in rail pocket #1
by fastening five #8 x 1 ¼" rail
screws into it through flanges
from rail pocket #3.
Diagonally attach a 2 x 2 in
rail pocket #4 by fastening
five #8 x 1-1/4" rail screws
into it through flanges from
rail pocket #2
Attach a 2 x 2 to a cover
board. Install the cover board
so the 2 x 2 fits into rail
pocket #3, and fasten the
assembly in place by nailing
into the 2 x 2 in rail pocket #4
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2
3
Hanger Bolt Hole
Install 6" cover boards after installing fence boards. Attach cover
board by nailing into the rail on either side of the post
4" Cover Board
Line Post
6" Cover Board
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Install Fence Boards
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Line, End & Gate Covers
Nail fence boards to rails according to fence style.
1. Install POST Cover 2. Install CORNER Cover Board
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Gate Post Cover Board
