Erie Products SlopBuster User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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SlopBuster™distributed by Erie Products, 202 East Fox Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870 | 419-433-8293 | [email protected]
STANDARD MAILBOX
SlopBuster™Protection
System mounts
directly to base of 4" x 4"
mailbox wood post.
PLASTIC MAILBOX
Access opening needs to be
cut out then SlopBuster™
Protection System can be
mounted directly to base of
4" x 4" wood post.
DECORATIVE MAILBOX
Remote 4" x 4" wood post needs
to be installed, for mounting of
SlopBuster™Protection System.
Special Remote Installation
Accessory is available for purchase
OR just bury 4" x 4" into ground.
(See page 8 rst)
What's in the Box
Lower Tube
#SB-S005
Upper Tube
#SB-S006
End Cap
#SB-S007
Bottom Plate
#SB-S002
Bottom Bracket
#SB-S004 Upper Bracket
#SB-S003
Top Plate
#SB-S001
#SB-F005
#SB-F006
#SB-F003 #SB-F010
#SB-F009
#SB-F008
#SB-F007
#SB-F001
#SB-F002
#SB-F004
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1.1 Locate formed top plate with angle bend #SB-S001. Place
upper bracket #SB-S003 in desired location for type of
mailbox installation as shown. (There is no top or bottom
to the bracket. If mailbox is located on center of post locate
top bracket in center of top plate aligning four holes.
If mailbox is located to one end of the post then locate the
upper bracket to one side so that deector ag will cover
the majority of the mailbox when assembled.) (Figure 1.1)
1.2 Use the four ¼ -20 truss head screws #SB-F001 and the
four ¼-20 Nylon topped locknuts # SB-F002 and
fasten the top bracket tightly in place. This assembly is
called the ag. (Screw heads must be on bracket side and
the nuts on ag side to allow for tube clearance.)
Step 1 Assemble Top Bracket
Step 1 Fasteners used
• Truss Head Screws #SB-F001
• Nylon Top Locking Nuts #SB-F002
Step 1 Tools needed
• Screw Driver
• Adjustable Wrench
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#SB-F001
#SB-F002
Figure 1.1
#SB-S001
#SB-S003
2.1 With upper bracket installed to top plate stand top plate on
end and align bottom plate #SB-S002 as shown. (Figure 2.1)
2.2 Install the ten 8-32 X 3/8 truss head screws #SB-F003 and
8-32 star locking nuts #SB-F004. Starting from the center
of the plates on both sides, put all 10 screws in (nger tight
only), and then tighten all 10 securely for best alignment.
2.3 Place this assembly aside.
Step 2 Assemble Flag
Step 2 Fasteners used
• Truss Head Screws #SB-F003
• Star Locking Nuts #SB-F004
Step 2 Tools needed
• Screw Driver
#SB-F003
#SB-F004
Figure 2.1

3.1 Locate bottom bracket #SB-S004. Measure 31 inches from
the center of the mailbox to the top of the bottom bracket.
Place on side of mailbox post (facing oncoming trafc)
with the large hole end toward the top or the larger end of
the bracket up as shown. It is helpful to place a small piece
of wood at the bottom to rest the bracket on the ground for
location as shown. (Figure 3.1)
3.2 Center the bracket on the post, use a level or measure to
make sure the bracket is in line with the mailbox post or the
completed assembly will be out of alignment.
3.3 Mark the two square holes with a pencil for drilling. (Figure 3.2)
NOTE: The two square holes will accommodate the lag
bolts included but we offer the square holes if you choose to
through bolt the bracket to your mailbox post with carriage
bolts (not supplied) instead of the lag bolts (supplied). This
can be done for the most rugged installation if required.
3.4 Next drill into the mailbox post about half way with a ¼ inch
drill bit to make pilot holes for the lag bolts. (Figure 3.3)
3.5 Place the 2 3/8 X 4 inch lag bolts #SB-F005 and the 2 3/8
inch at washers #SB-F006, through the lower bracket
(Make sure that the large hole in the bracket side is up) and
tighten with a socket wrench securely while making sure the
bracket is aligned vertically. (Figure 3.4)
Step 3 Fasteners used
• Lag Bolts #SB-F005
• Washers #SB-F006
Step 3 Tools needed
• Pencil
• Drill with 1/4" Bit
• Socket Wrench Set
• Tape Measure & Level
Step 3 Assemble Bottom Bracket for
Standard Mailbox (Plastic mailbox refer to step 4)
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.3
Figure 3.4
#SB-F005 #SB-F006
#SB-S004
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When using a mailbox that has a plastic post mount as shown, a portion of
the plastic must be removed before attaching the lower bracket #SB-S004
to the post. Measure 31 inches from the center of the mailbox to the top
of the bottom bracket. This is best done by locating the bottom bracket on
the side of the plastic post with the bracket resting on the wood rest. Make
sure that bottom bracket is centered on 4" x 4," not plastic mailbox post.
4.1 Draw an outline around the outside of the bracket, then
remove the bracket. Note: This bracket must be plumb or
vertical with mailbox post or the entire assembly will be
crooked. (Figure 4.1)
4.2 Using a sharp razor knife, carefully cut the plastic on the
side of the plastic post you marked as shown. (Figure 4.2)
NOTE: there are many types of plastic mailboxes so
consideration must be taken when positioning the lower bracket
so that the lower bracket will fasten securely to the post.
4.3 Remove the scrap plastic piece and position the lower
bracket through the cut out rectangular hole. (Figure 4.3)
In many cases a small length of ring strip or ¾ X 3 piece of
wood is required to space the lower bracket out so that the lower
tube mounting bolts will clear the outside edge of the plastic
mailbox post as shown. This can be purchased at any lumber
supply store, it is only a spacer.
4.4 Drill 3/8 diameter clearance holes in the piece of wood to
accommodate the body of the lag bolts.
4.5 Follow nal assembly steps to mount the lower bracket in
step #3. (Figure 4.4)
Step 4 Assemble Bottom Bracket for
Plastic Mailbox (Standard mailbox refer to step 3)
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Step 4 Fasteners used
• Lag Bolts #SB-F005
• Washers #SB-F006
Step 4 Tools needed
• Pencil
• Drill with 3/8" Bit
• Socket Wrench Set
• Sharp Razor Knife
#SB-F005 #SB-F006
#SB-S004
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5.1 Locate lower tube #SB-S005 and place it into lower bracket
#SB-S004. There is one 3/8 inch hole and one ¼ inch hole in
the lower tube.
5.1 Locate these two holes on the lower bracket and put the top
3/8 -16 X 3 ¼ bolt #SB-F009 through the lower bracket and
lower tube. (Figure 5.1)
5.1 Place a 3/8 – 16 Nylon top locknut #SB-F010 onto the bolt
(nger tighten).
5.1 Next put the ¼ - 20 X 3 bolt #SB-F007 through the lower
bracket and lower tube.
5.1 Place a ¼ - 20 Nylon top locknut #SB-F008 onto the bolt
and tighten securely, go back and tighten the 3/8 inch bolt
securely as well, making sure that the lower tube is aligned
in a straight vertical position with the mailbox post.
(Figure 5.2)
Step 5 Fasteners used
• Top Bolt #SB-F009
• Bottom Bolt #SB-F007
• Nylon Top Locknut #SB-F010
• Nylon Bottom Locknut #SB-F008
Step 5 Tools needed
• Socket Wrench Set
• Adjustable Wrench
Step 5 Assemble Lower Mount Tube
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
#SB-F007
#SB-F009
#SB-F008
#SB-F010
#SB-S005
NOTE: The two bolts mounting the lower tube are different sizes. The
SlopBuster™ is designed so that the bottom, smaller bolt will shear off
and allow the SlopBuster™ to pivot on the upper bolt if a vehicle hits
the mailbox. City, Township, County, State and Federal laws mandate
that rural mailboxes must be of a break away nature.
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6.1 Upper tube mount. Locate upper tube #SB-S006, hold the
upper tube with the expanded end pointed down, this end
will slide over the lower tube. (Figure 6.1)
6.2 With the upper tube mounting hole aligned with the lower
tube mounting hole located on the sides of the tubes place
the upper tube over the lower tube. NOTE: make sure that
the upper tube bend is facing the mailbox as shown in a
vertical plane. (Figure 6.1)
6.3 Next place one 3/8 – 16 X 3 ¼ bolt #SB-F009 through the
upper and lower tubes. Use a 3/8 Nylon head locknut
#SB-F010 and secure tightly, again making sure that the
tube assembly is vertical straight and the upper tube bend
is facing the mailbox. (Figure 6.2)
Step 6 Fasteners used
• Bolt #SB-F007
• Nylon Top Locknut #SB-F008
Step 6 Tools needed
• Socket Wrench Set
• Adjustable Wrench
Step 6 Assemble Upper Mount Tube
#SB-F009 #SB-F010
Figure 6.1
Figure 6.2
#SB-S006
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7.1 Locate the Flag Assembly previously assembled to upper
bracket #SB-S003. Place the assembly with upper bracket
onto the upper tube as shown, the rounded edge of the ag
assembly should be facing down and to the outside of the
mailbox as shown. (Figure 7.1)
7.1 Next place two ¼ - 20 X 3 inch bolts #SB-F007 through the
upper bracket and top tube #SB-S006. It is easiest to place
the top bolt in rst then the lower bolt. (Figure 7.2)
7.1 Place two ¼ - 20 Nylon top locknuts #SB-F008 onto the bolts
and tighten securely. The ag assembly should be located in
front of the largest portion of the mailbox. (Figure 7.3)
8.1 Last, locate the plastic tube end cap #SB-S007 and place
it into the top tube end above the upper bracket to keep
water out of the tube assembly. Tap this in place with a
hammer if necessary. Use a small block of wood on top of
end cap before hammering to protect end cap.
Step 7 Fasteners used
• 2 Bolts #SB-F007
• 2 Nylon Top Locknuts #SB-F008
Step 7 Tools needed
• Socket Wrench Set
• Adjustable Wrench
Step 7 Assemble Flag to Upper Mount Tube
Step 8 Finish Assembly
#SB-F007 #SB-F008
Figure 7.1
Figure 8.1
Figure 7.2
#SB-S003
#SB-S007
#SB-S006
Figure 7.3
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A separate 4" x 4" wood post needs to be installed for
mounting of SlopBuster™Protection System when used with
decorative mailbox posts.
1. Purchase 18" x 4" x 4" Support Tube Accessory Kit
2. Dig a 24" deep hole for a 4" x 4" remote Support
Tube assembly.
3. Using a 15" section of 4" x 4" wood post, insert 9"
into Support Tube Accessory and attach with sup-
plied nails. (Figure 9.1)
4. Bury or cement into the ground this assembly so
that the top of extension tube is ush with the
ground. Make sure assembly is straight and plumb.
it will help to place another section of 4X4 into
tube end extending from ground and place a level
on the side of it. NOTE: keep level with ground
so a lawn mower can pass over tube end without
hitting it.
5. Once cement is set, or post is rmly in place, a
second piece of 4" x 4" wood post is placed into top
of Support Tube Accessory. The post should be long enough so when lower
mounting bracket is installed on the post, the measurement from the center of the
mailbox to the top of the lower mounting bracket should equal 31 inches.
The remote post can be painted and a decorative cap (available at most home
supply stores) can be installed to make the assembly more decorative as shown.
6. The Remote Post is then ready for mounting of SlopBuster™ Unit.
(GO TO STEP 1.)
FOR DECORATIVE MAILBOX POSTS
& REMOTE POST ASSEMBLY
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Support Tube Accessory Kit
• 4 Nails #RP-S002
• 1 Support Tube Accessory #RP-S001
Tools/Supplies needed
• 4" x 4" Post
• Hammer & Shovel
• Cement (Optional)
• Paint (Optional)
• Decorative Cap (Optional)
• End Cap #SB-S007 (See step 8)
#RP-S002
#RP-S001
Figure 9.1
#RP-S001
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