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This VUETRADE™ Installation Guide details how to install a T Blade Post Support with or without a T Blade Cap.
⇒ Measuring up from the base of the post ensuring
space is allowed for the base plate bolt heads and T
Blade Cap (see Table 1 for recommended slot sizes); cut
a 10.0mm wide slot in the centre of the timber post base
Table 1
Product Code Suits Post Size Slot Size
VBPTB90100 90mm-100mm 230mm
VBPTB115140 115mm-140mm 255mm
VBPTB150180 150mm-180mm 280mm
VBPTB180200 180mm-200mm 330mm
⇒ Lay the post support on the outside of the post, lining up
the top of the blade with the top of the slot. There should
be a gap between the post support base and the timber
post base, to allow space for bolt heads and T Blade Cap.
⇒ Using the marked holes, drill the hole to suit your post
support (See Table 2)
Table 2
Product Code T-Blade Recommended Minimum
Hole Size Hole Size for Bolt Size
Timber
VBPTB90100 14mm 12mm 12mm
VBPTB115140 18mm 16mm 16mm
VBPTB150180 18mm 16mm 16mm
VBPTB180200 18mm 16mm 16mm
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⇒ Place the post support in position and bolt down using screw
bolts (See Table 3)
Table 3
Product Code Base Plate Recommended Minimum
Hole Size Hole Size for Bolt Size
Concrete
VBPTB90100 14mm 12mm 12mm
VBPTB115140 18mm 16mm 16mm
VBPTB150180 18mm 16mm 16mm
VBPTB180200 18mm 16mm 16mm
⇒ If using, Slide the T-Blade Cap over the installed post anchor,
covering the bolts.
Ensure you fit the bolt concealing cap PRIOR to bolting the post
to the post support – T Blade Caps cannot be retro-fitted!
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⇒ Slide Timber Post Over T-Blade Post Support - the pre-drilled
holes in the timber post will match up with the holes in the post
support
⇒ Using bolts to suit the post support size, bolt the timber post
into position (See Table 2)
Table 2
Product Code T-Blade Recommended Minimum
Hole Size Hole Size for Bolt Size
Timber
VBPTB90100 14mm 12mm 12mm
VBPTB115140 18mm 16mm 16mm
VBPTB150180 18mm 16mm 16mm
VBPTB180200 18mm 16mm 16mm