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STEP 4 - COLUMN SETUP: SQ. or ROUND ALUM. COLUMNS
Snap two column sections together by fitting tongue into groove and lightly tapping with heel of hand to lock. Once two
sets of two sections are locked together stand them on end and snap the open ends together around a post (see Fig. 4-1).
Anchor bottom of column with two lower column brackets, 6 - Plastic Lag Screw Inserts, 6 - 2" lag bolts into surface, and
6 - #8 x 3/4" Tek screws into column (see Fig 4-2). Once column sections are secure slide the lower column cap in place
and attach to column with 4 - #8 x 3/4" Tek Screws.
3" Sq. Post
Column Section
Centerline
of Post
Fig. 4-1
Round columns should be snapped together by inserting the small hooks into the large hooks on the long ends of the
column sections. Keep one joint open and wrap the adjoined sections around post (see Fig 4-3). Lock final joint. (Note:
The final joint should be the shortest of the large hooks.) Secure Column to surface with 3 'L' brackets, 3 - Plastic Lag
Screw Inserts, 3 - 2" lag bolts, and 3 - #8 x 3/4" Tek screws (see Fig. 4-4). Once column sections or together slide the
lower column cap in place and fasten to column with 4 - #8 x 3/4" Tek Screws.
3" Sq. Post
Column Section
Fig. 4-3
Column
Cap
Lwr. Col.
Bracket
#8 x 3/4" Tek Screw
Fig. 4-2
Column
Cap
Lwr. Column
Bracket
Column
Plastic Lag Screw Insert
Fig. 4-4
Column
2" Lag Bolt
Plastic Lag Screw Insert
#8 x 3/4" Tek Screw
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