Anchoring Package Box | Small & Package Box | Large
Learn how to anchor your Package Box | Small or Package Box | Large to wood or concrete.
ANCHORING YOUR ADOORN PACKAGE BOX | SMALL or PACKAGE BOX | LARGE
FOR USE WITH:
- Package Box | Small
- Package Box | Large
The Adoorn Package Box | Small and Package Box | Large allow for anchoring to ground through the 4 anchor holes located in the bottom panel of the box. Shown below.
NOTICE: WE RECOMMEND YOU CONSULT A CONTRACTOR OR HANDYPERSON, AS NEEDED, TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION.
Adoorn is simply making a recommendation below, as every installation is different (location, surface type, hardware type, etc); a contractor or handyperson will utilize best practices for installation.
HARDWARE NOT INCLUDED.
Depending on where you will anchor the Package Box and to what surface, you will need to buy anchoring hardware suitable for your situation. You can buy this hardware at most hardware stores.
- Hardware Size: 5/16” fits with bottom panel anchor holes
- # of Hardware: 4pcs
LOCATION SELECTION.
Before starting you need to pick a location for your Package Box. Find a location under an eave or protected area. Practice opening and closing the Adoorn to ensure proper spacing and functionality.
Determine what material you will be installing into: Wood, Composite, Concrete, etc.
SECURING TO WOOD DECKING
These anchoring instructions are for securing your adoorn Package Box Small & Large to wood decking. Again, this is just a guide, you will need to determine the appropriate installation for your situation.
Hardware Needed- NOT INCLUDED
- 4pcs non-rusting 5/16" D lag bolts
- 4pcs 5/16" D washers
Step-by-Step process:
- Locate the position for your Adoorn Package Box.
- Practice opening and closing the Adoorn to ensure proper spacing and functionality.
- You will need to buy non-rusting 5/16” lag bolts, 5/16” washers and 5/16” gasket washers- Adoorn does NOT include these with the product.
- Open your Adoorn and mark 4 qty anchor holes on wood decking through the bottom of Adoorn floor. It is recommended to use chalk or permanent marker, so it is clearly visible when you remove the Adoorn from its position.
- Remove the Adoorn, revealing the locations of the 4 qty anchor holes.
- Drill 4pc pilot holes for the anchor holes. A medium strength wood should have a 3/16 pilot hole drilled. Keep the drill plumb and level, ensuring straight anchor holes.
- Clear away any sawdust/debris to ensure a clean area for positioning your Adoorn.
- Place the Adoorn box back into position, aligning the drilled holes & the 4 holes in the bottom of the adoorn.
- Slide one 5/16” washer over the 5/16” lag bolt.
- Place the 5/16” lag bolts through the Adoorn bottom panel, lining up with the pre-drilled holes, and screw into the decking.
SECURING TO CONCRETE
These anchoring instructions are for securing your adoorn Modern Mailbox or Modern Package Box to concrete.
Hardware Needed- NOT INCLUDED
- 4pcs 5/16” Concrete Anchor Bolts
- 4pcs 5/16” washers.
Recommended Bolts: Tapcon Heavy Duty Concrete Screw Anchors: 5/16”D x 2 ¼” L
Note: You can also use Concrete Wedge Anchors as a different option. You will need to follow the recommended installation instructions of the Concrete Wedge Anchors you buy.
Step-by-Step process for using 5/16 Concrete Anchor Bolts
- Locate the position for your Adoorn Package Box.
- Practice opening and closing the Adoorn to ensure proper spacing and functionality.
- You will need to buy non-rusting 5/16” Concrete Anchor Screws and 5/16” Washers—Adoorn does NOT include these with the product. We recommend using the Tapcon Heavy Duty Concrete Screw Anchors: 5/16”D x 2 ¼” L and 5/16 Washers and have written the instructions accordingly.
- Open your Adoorn and mark 4 qty anchor holes on concrete through the bottom of Adoorn floor. It is recommended to use chalk or permanent marker, so it is clearly visible when you remove the Adoorn from its position.
- Remove the Adoorn, revealing the locations of the 4 qty anchor holes.
- Using a hammer drill with a ¼” drill bit, drill 4pc pilot holes for the anchor holes. Drill hole ½ deeper than the anchor embedment. Keep the drill plumb and level, ensuring straight anchor holes.
- Clear away any debris to ensure a clean area for positioning your Adoorn.
- Place the Adoorn box back into position, aligning the drilled holes & the 4 holes in the bottom of the adoorn.
- Slide one 5/16” washer over the 5/16” Concrete Anchor Screw.
- Place the 5/16” lag bolts through the Package Box bottom panel, lining up with the pre-drilled holes, and screw into the concrete using an impact or manual wrench.