Before installing your classic Chalet mailbox post, consult your local branch of the US Post Office for the required placement and height at the street. Generally, mailboxes are installed at a height of 41-45 inches from the road surface to the inside floor of the mailbox and are set back 6-8 inches from the front face or the curb or road edge to the mailbox door.

Details:

1- Add 10" to the post office recommended road setback distance (approximately 16-18 inches total) and mark the position on the ground for the center of the post (See diagram 1) Dig a hole down at the mark so the top of the post (C) is at the height required.

2- Use a level to make sure the post is vertical and using the minimal amount of earth to allow the post to stay in position. Partially backfill the hole around the post and tamp down the dirt. Pour a concrete footing around the post and recheck for vertical. Allow concrete to set 24-36 hours before continuing with assembly.

3- Carefully slide Post Base (D) over post until it reaches the ground. Using hex wrench provided, secure the base to the post with the set screw (see Diagram 2).

NOTE: Before using concrete to secure your mailbox post, you must first check with your local US Post Office and County Road Commission to ensure that it is not a violation of your local laws/guidelines by your local branch of the US Post Office

To attach your mailbox to the post:

1- Attach the mailbox mounting plate (B) to the bottom of the using the four 10-24 x 3/8 inch carriage bolts (E), split lock washers (F), and hex nuts (G) as shown in Diagram 3.

2- Place the Chalet mailbox with mounting plate onto the post. Rotate the mailbox until the front door is parallel to the street. Firmly tighten the two metric hex bolts (H) on either side of the mounting plate flange. (see Diagram 4)