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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
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4C Recessed Mounted Horizontal Mailboxes – Wall Framing
Installation Instructions
ROUGH OPENING DIMENSIONS
Each unit requires a separate opening in the drywall. Each pair of units
will have a 2x4 stud separating them. The trim frames cannot be butted
together. There will be a space between edges of trim frames of approxi-
mately 3/4” when 2x4 studs with drywall separate the mailboxes.
CALCULATION OF SPACE REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLE MAILBOXES
For overall width of mailbox installation, add up all of the stud spacings
and subtract ¾”. For overall height of units, see the dimension chart
below.
WALL CONSTRUCTION
Particular attention must be paid to wall framing to provide a strong and
secure attachment of the mailbox units. Stud spacing must be accurate
to ensure that there is minimum space between the studs and the mailbox
frame and minimum mailbox frame distortion when the fasteners are tight-
ened between the frame and the studs. Studs must be installed plumb
and square to further ensure proper fit and function of the mailboxes.
Construct wall and mailbox support structure with drywall, 2x4
lumber, and 3/8” plywood. 2x6 lumber may be used for a stronger
wall.
Cut a hole(s) in the wall according to the rough opening dimen-
sions. Each mailbox unit assembly should have its own opening
in the drywall.
Place unit(s) into rough opening(s). Open the carrier access door
and open the front doors by lifting the latch handle on the left be-
hind the carrier access door. See illustration on page 1 for location
of carrier access door. Note the mounting hole locations and drill
pilot holes into the studs. Securely fasten to the support framing
with the screws provided. See illustration below. Install screws
into all holes provided in both right and left side vertical trim frame
members.
Caution: Do not deform, force or twist the frame to fit an incorrect
rough opening or against an irregular surface. Do not overtighten
the installation screws. If necessary, shim the small space be-
tween the stud and the vertical, extruded aluminum trim frame.
Test all master doors, patron doors, and parcel locker doors to
ensure that they open and swing freely without binding or sticking.
WIDTHS
Overall 16-3/8” 31-1/8”
Rough Opening 15-5/8” 30-3/8”
Stud Spacing 17-1/8” 31-7/8”
HEIGHTS OVERALL ROUGH OPENING
Maximum Height 56-3/4” 56”
15 Doors High 55” 54-1/4”
14 Doors High 51-1/2” 50-3/4”
13 Doors High 48” 47-1/4”
12 Doors High 44-1/2” 43-3/4”
11 Doors High 41” 40-1/4”
10 Doors High 37-1/2” 36-3/4”
9 Doors High 34” 33-1/4”
8 Doors High 30-1/2” 29-3/4”
7 Doors High 27” 26-1/4”
6 Doors High 23-1/2” 22-3/4”
5 Doors High 20” 19-1/4”
4 Doors High 16-1/2” 15-3/4”
3 Doors High 13” 12-1/4”
FASTENING MAILBOX UNIT TO FRAMING
WALL FRAMING RECOMMENDATION
DIMENSIONS – FRONT LOADING
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#8 square
drive x 2”
long wood
screw
SINGLE COLUMN DOUBLE COLUMN
HEADER CONFIGURATION
SHOULD FOLLOW LOCAL
CODES, IF ANY. REMAINDER
OF WALL ABOVE HEADER
NOT SHOWN.
USE 3/8” PLYWOOD FOR PLATFORM.
CUT TWO NOTCHES TO FIT FRONT
2X4 STUDS. MAKE A PLATFORM FOR
EACH UNIT BEING INSTALLED.
PLATFORM
56” ROUGH
OPENING
FOR MAXIMUM
HEIGHT UNIT
SEE TABLE ON
PAGE 1 FOR
SMALLER UNITS
SEE USPS
HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS
ON PAGE 1
17”
1-1/2”
15”
3/4”
31-7/8”
30 3/8”
ROUGH
OPENING
31 7/8”
STUD
SPACING
WIDTH DIMENSIONS ARE FOR
DOUBLE COLUMN UNITS.
SUBTRACT 14-3/4” FOR
SINGLE COLUMN UNITS.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MAXIMUM HEIGHT UNITS
THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE ROUGH OPENING MUST
BE AT 14” ABOVE THE FINISHED FLOOR IN ORDER TO
COMPLY WITH THE USPS VERTICAL POSITION
REQUIREMENTS SHOWN ON PAGE 1.
Installation instructions are provided as general guidelines. It is advised that a professional installer be consulted. Salsbury Industries assumes
no product assembly or installation liability. Copyright © 2015 Salsbury Industries. All rights reserved. (Rev. 20, 02/10/2017)
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