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I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L
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C.
OBSTRUCTIONS
If an impassable object is
encountered at the desired post
location, it is best to relocate it 6
8" east or west of the original
location (fig. C). You must also
move it's mating post.
Example: If you move a north
(tall) post, you must also move
the south (short) post (and vise
versa) in the same direction and
distance to ensure they properly
mate.
D.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
When posts are driven at the
incorrect height, an adjustment
may need to be made. Tie a
string from one known good
height post to another, skipping
several. Use this line to determine
the correct height for the
enclosed posts. If the post is too
tall, the top may be cut off and a
new 13/32" drilled 1" from the top.
Alternatively, the post may be
turned clockwise to lower it or
counterclockwise to raise it. This is
accomplished using a pipe
wrench or post adjustment rod or
lever(fig. D).
Note:
While it is very difficult to make
every post perfectly plumb and
at the correct height, care should
be taken to keep them within the
tolerances specified in the plans,
to ensure the system fits and
functions as intended (fig. E).
TURN ADJUSTMENT ROD TO ADJUST HEIGHT.
Example tolerances
.
See plans for approved
tolerances
P O S T I N S T A L L A T I O N ( c o n ' t )
CLOCKWISE = LOWER THE POST
COUNTERCLOCKWISE = RAISE THE ROST
LOWER
D
RAISE
E
