Armadillo Front Access Mailbox
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Product Specifications:
- Model: Armadillo Mailbox
- Lock Options: F Lock with 3 keys or Medeco Deadbolt Lock with 2
keys - Installation Types: In-Ground Installation, Surface Mount
Installation - Material: Steel
- Finish: Weather-resistant coating
- Warranty: Conditional Lifetime Warranty (proof of purchase
required)
Product Usage Instructions:
In-Ground Installation:
- Dig a hole 8 inches in diameter by 24-30 inches deep.
- Mix 1 bag of ready-mix concrete with water in a
wheelbarrow. - Pour the concrete mix into the hole.
- Dent the bottom of the post with a hammer to secure it in the
concrete. - Place the post into the hole filled with concrete.
- If installing a single unit, you may attach the mailbox to the
post before setting it in concrete.
Surface Mount Installation:
- Set the mailbox back 8 inches from the street.
- Use J Bolts or Wedge Bolts to secure the mailbox into existing
concrete.
Maintenance:
To care for your Armadillo mailbox, wash the exterior with soap
and water regularly and wax it with car wax to preserve the
finish.
Warranty Information:
The Armadillo mailbox comes with a Conditional Lifetime Warranty
covering manufacturing defects and moving parts under normal use.
Damage due to deliberate or accidental causes and lock replacement
are not covered. The warranty does not extend to finish, rust, or
weathering. Install the mailbox away from sprinklers to prevent
rusting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Can I install the Armadillo Mailbox on the left side of the
road?
A: No, the mailbox must be installed on the right-hand side in
the direction of travel of the carrier as per installation
regulations.
Q: How often should I wax my Armadillo Mailbox?
A: It is recommended to wax the exterior of the mailbox
periodically with any car wax to protect the finish.
Q: What should I do if I lose the keys to my Armadillo
Mailbox?
A: If you lose the keys, contact customer support for
information on obtaining replacements. The Titanium Series Master
Lock is available for replacement only on a limited basis.
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Armadillo Installation Instructions
Installation Regulation: * Curbside mailboxes must be placed so that they can be safely and conveniently serviced by the mail carrier, without leaving their vehicles, and must be located on the right hand side of the road in the direction of travel of the carrier. Carriers are subject to the same traffic laws and highway regulations as are other motorists.
** Customers are required to contact the local Post Office before installing the mailbox to ensure its correct placement and height at the street. Generally, mailboxes are installed at a height of 41″ 45″ from the road surface to the inside floor of the mailbox or point of mail entry (locked design) and are set back 6″ 8″ from front face of curb or road edge to the mailbox door. Contact your local USPS by calling 800-275-8777.
Installing Post / Box: CONCRETE INSTALLATION: For a surface mount application where you have to pour the concrete pad, you will need to construct a frame consisting of 2″x4″s (wood) to make a 12″x 18″ (minimum) form for the concrete to set within. Place the form in the area of which your Armadillo is to be installed, with the 12″ side parallel to the street. IMPORTANT: If you are installing multiple units using a spreader plate, place the form /post with the long side parallel to the street. Now dig inside the form a minimum of 12″ deep. We recommend that you leave the wood frame on top of the surface grade as a mowing edge for grass and to keep water from “pooling” around the post. Mix a minimum of 2 bags of ready mix concrete with water and pour inside the wood frame. Use a 2″x 4″ to “screed” and level off the concrete. Now thread a ½” nut onto to a “J” bolt, 1″ down from the top of the “J” bolt. Place the “J” bolt thru the post, place the ½” washer on top of the post, then thread the last ½” nut on top of the washer. Tighten nut with wrench. Repeat this procedure for the other 3 – “J” bolts, nuts, and washers onto the post. Wait for 24 hours, and then bolt on the mailbox.
SURFACE MOUNT INSTALLATION: You may exchange the “J” bolts for wedge anchors if you are installing onto existing concrete. To install on to existing concrete you must use a ½” masonry bit to drill the concrete. We highly recommended that you use a hammer drill. Use the post as your template by placing the post on the concrete where it is to be installed and mark the holes from the post. Use a Hammer drill with a ½” masonry bit, drill all the way through the concrete foundation. Thread the nuts on top of the redheads leaving only the tip of the threads on top of the nut. This is to prevent you from damaging the threads when you pound the redhead into the holes of the concrete you just drilled. Leave about 1-2″ of the redhead above the concrete surface. Remove the nuts and place the post over your redheads. Insert the washers over the redhead. Thread and tighten the nuts on to the redheads with a ¾” wrench or socket/ratchet.
IN-GROUND INSTALLATION: Posthole dig a hole 8″ round by 24″-30″ deep. Mix 1 bag of ready mix concrete with water in a wheel barrel, pour the mix into the hole. Dent the bottom of the post with a hammer. This will make the post stick in the concrete and not turn once it has set up. Place the post into hole filled with concrete. On single unit installations, you may install the box to the post before setting the post into the concrete.
Lock and Keys: The Armadillo Mailbox comes with either an F Lock with three keys or Medeco Deadbolt Lock with two keys. It is important to note that it is not the responsibility of mail carriers to open mailboxes that are locked, accept keys for this purpose, or to lock mailboxes after delivery of the mail. Titanium Series Master Lock are on limited availability for replacement only.
Caring for your Armadillo mailbox: To help prolong the finish of your Armadillo, the exterior of the mailbox can be washed with soap and water and waxed (with any car wax) from time to time.
Conditional Lifetime Warranty: With proof of purchase, the Armadillo is conditionally warranted for as long as you own it. The warranty extends to manufacturing defects and any failure of moving parts under normal use. However, the warranty does not extend to deliberate or accidental damage or lock replacement. This warranty does not extend to the finish, rust, or weathering. We recommend you install your mailbox away from sprinklers as nature may take its course and rust the mailbox.
Surface Mount Installation
In-Ground Installation
42″
set back 8″
from street
“J” Bolts or Wedge Bolts used to secure into existing concrete
42″
set back
16″
8″
from street
20″
Post set in concrete
Documents / Resources
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