Locate the carrier flag and remove the sticky sided tape shield from
the back. Making sure the mailbox is clean, attach the flag as
shown, about ½ inch back from the front edge, and ½”below the
top edge of the box.
PROCEED TO STEP FOUR
Using a 1/8” drill bit, drill the top two pilot holes approximately
2 inches deep into the the wall material. Attach the mounting
bracket using the two 21/4” screws provided. Be sure to put
some water resistant caulk into the holes. Now hang the Metro
from the bracket as shown in figure A next mark the bottom three
holes with a pencil.
Using a 1/8” drill bit, drill the bottom three pilot holes approximately
2 inches deep into the wall material. Now hangy the Metro from
the the mounting bracket. If there is a large gap between the
Metro and the wall, insert a bushing on the screw between the
back of the box and the mounting surface as shown in figure C.
Insert some water resistant caulk into the holes and secure to
bottom using the remaining three 2
1/4
” screws provided.
Using a masonry style drill bit(not provided), drill the bottom three pilot
holes approximately 2 inches deep into the wall material. Now hang
the Metro from the mounting bracket and secure to bottom using the
three 21/4” screws provided. Be sure to put some weather resistant
caulk into the holes. If your wall is a thick brick, stucco or concrete
you will may need masonry screws or anchors for attachment, consult
a contractor if necessary.
Installation of Metro mailbox onto
a bevel sided/shingled exterior wall
Installation of Metro mailbox
onto stucco or masonry
(for EIFS “faux” stucco, consult EIFS manufacturer)
Using the hole template on this instruction sheet, lay out the top two
holes on the wall at about 55”to 65”high. You may adjust up or down to
your preference. Mark the top hole locations.
Make sure the two holes are level.
Using a masonry style drill bit(not provided), drill the top two pilot holes
approximately 2 inches deep into the wall material and into the
sheathing. Attach the mounting bracket using the two 21/4” screws
provided. If the wall is a thick concrete, stucco, brick or some other
system, you will probably have to use masonry screws or anchors.
Consult a contractor if necessary. Be sure to use a water resistant caulk
in the holes to keep moisture out. Hang the Metro from the bracket as
shown in figure B and mark the bottom three holes with a pencil.
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
Using the hole template on this instruction sheet, lay out the top
two holes on the wall at about 55”to 65”high. You may adjust the
height up or down to your preference. If mounting onto bevel
siding, position the top holes about 3/4”to 11/2” away from the
peak of the bevel so as not to split the wood. Also adjust up or
down a little to make sure bottom hole does not line up on the
edge of bevel. the top two holes should be close to level. Mark
the top hole locations.
3/4 to 11/2”
55”to 65”
Hole too close to bottom
edge of siding adjust postion
up slightly.
Hole too close to bottom
edge of siding adjust postion
up slightly.
LEVEL
55”to 65”
sheathing
LEVEL
We strongly recommend that you WRITE DOWN
YOUR KEY NUMBER and keep it in a safe place.
Without a key number we will not be able to provide replacement keys,
you will have to purchase a new lock and keys set.
For security purposes, we reserve the right to deny key replacement
without proof of purchase.
Additional keys can be purchased at mailboss.com
! IMPORTANT !
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Your new Mail Boss mailbox is designed to withstand the elements, to help preserve the UV and weather coating apply a
clear or light colored car wax to the exterior of the box 2-3 times per year. If your mailbox finish is damaged exposing the metal, we recommend
prompt application of a matching protective paint such as Rust-Oleum to prevent rusting. To preserve your lock we recommend the application of
“Tri-Flow” lubricant to the interior of the lock twice a year. If you live in an area where dust, debris or salt spray is prevalent, you may consider
purchasing a lock dust cover from mailboss.com for added protection.
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