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Y our new mailbox or drop box comes completely assembled. T o begin using your box, it must be properly mounted. If you are using your box for USPS mail delivery , you are required to mount it in accordance with USPS requirements to facilitate carrier access, described below . If you are using your box for private use, these positioning requirements do not apply and you can mount the box to suit your needs. Regardless of intended use, you can mount your box in one of several ways: 1) Y ou can use the optional in-ground (item 5105 or 5525) or surface mount (item 5106 or 5526) post. Instructions are provided below for mounting on these posts. 2) Y ou can mount your box in a masonry pilaster or on top of a masonry column. Y ou may want to consult a qualified mason to assist with these mounting options. 3) You can mount your box onto a wooden post using our optional 4x4 adapter plate (item 7530). You may want to consult a qualified carpenter to assist with this mounting option. For mailbox (models 5100 and 6200) installations intended for USPS mail delivery , CUSTOMERS ARE REQUIRED TO CONT ACT THE LOCAL POST OFFICE BEFORE INST ALLING THE MAILBOX TO ENSURE ITS CORRECT PLACEMENT AND HEIGHT A T THE STREET . GENERALL Y , MAILBOXES ARE INST ALLED A T A HEIGHT OF 41-45 INCHES FROM THE ROAD SURF ACE TO INSIDE FLOOR OF THE MAILBOX OR POINT OF MAIL ENTRY (LOCKED DESIGNS) AND ARE SET BACK 6-8 INCHES FROM THE FRONT F ACE OF CURB OR ROAD EDGE TO THE MAILBOX DOOR. Oasis Mailbox, Drop Box (Models 5100, 5103 & 6200) Mounting and Use Instructions Mounting your new mailbox or drop box Thank you for purchasing this premium locking mailbox/drop box. We know you'll be satisfied with the years of service it will provide. If you have any questions about how to mount or use this box, or if you need any replacement parts, please call us directly at (800) 464-7491 or contact us at www.architecturalmailboxes.com. Set back per local post office, typically between 6 and 8 inches. © 2010, Architectural Mailboxes Rev. G 1 Attach the mailbox to the post using the 4 bolt sets included with the post, as shown below. Be sure to use the washers. Post Mailbox Bottom x4 3 For In-ground Post (items 5105 and 5525): Pour the concrete (at least 1 cubic foot recommended) completely around the post, making sure the post and mailbox are level and correctly positioned according to your local post office. Allow concrete to set before use. For Surface Mount Post (items 5106 and 5526): Pour concrete around j-bolts held in the correct pattern and allow concrete to set, or install anchors in the correct pattern into dry concrete. Attach the post to the j-bolts or anchor bolts. For Surface Mount Post (items 5106 and 5526): If using j-bolts (not included), dig a hole deep enough to properly support the box (at least 18") and to allow the box to sit at the specified height. If using concrete anchors (not included) in preexisting concrete, make sure the anchor positions allow the box to sit at the specified height. Also, make sure the bolt or anchor positions allow for the specified set-back, typically 6 to 8 2 www.architecturalmailboxes.com (800) 464-7491 R Height per local post office, typically between 41 and 45 inches to mail entry point. For In-ground Post (items 5105 and 5525): Dig a hole deep enough to allow the box to sit at the specified height, as required by your local post office. The height from the road level to the mail entry point is typically betwenn 41 and 45 inches. Make sure the hole is set back from the road such that the distance from the curb to the mail entry point meets local post offcie require- ments, typically between 6 and 8 inches.

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Y o u r n e w m a i l b o x o r d r o p b o x c o m e s c o m p l e t e l y a s s e m b l e d . T o b e g i n u s i n g y o u r b o x , i t m u s t b e p r o p e r l y m o u n t e d . I f y o u a r e u s i n g y o u r b o x f o r U S P S m a i l d e l i v e r y , y o u a r e r e q u i r e d t o m o u n t i t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h U S P S r e q u i r e m e n t s t o f a c i l i t a t e c a r r i e r a c c e s s , d e s c r i b e d b e l o w . I f y o u a r e u s i n g y o u r b o x f o r p r i v a t e u s e , t h e s e p o s i t i o n i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s d o n o t a p p l y a n d y o u c a n m o u n t t h e b o x t o s u i t y o u r n e e d s . R e ga r d l e s s o f i n t e n d e d u s e , y o u c a n m o u n t y o u r b o x i n o n e o f s e v e r a l w a y s :

1 ) Y o u c a n u s e t h e o p t i o n a l i n - g r o u n d ( i t e m 5 1 0 5 o r 5 5 2 5 ) o r s u r f a c e m o u n t ( i t e m 5 1 0 6 o r 5 5 2 6 ) p o s t . I n s t r u c t i o n s a r e p r o v i d e d b e l o w f o r m o u n t i n g o n t h e s e p o s t s .

2 ) Y o u c a n m o u n t y o u r b o x i n a m a s o n r y p i l a s t e r o r o n t o p o f a m a s o n r y c o l u m n . Y o u m ay w a n t t o c o n s u l t a q u a l i f i e d m a s o n t o a s s i s t w i t h t h e s e m o u n t i n g o p t i o n s .

3 ) You can mount your box onto a wooden post using our optional 4x4 adapter plate (item 7530). You may want to consult aqualified carpenter to assist with this mounting option.

F o r m a i l b o x ( m o d e l s 5 1 0 0 a n d 6 2 0 0 ) i n s t a l l a t i o n s i n t e n d e d f o r U S P S m a i l d e l i v e r y , C U S T O M E R S A R E R E Q U I R E D T O C O N T A C T T H E L O C A L P O S T O F F I C E B E F O R E I N S T A L L I N G T H E M A I L B O X T O E N S U R E I T S C O R R E C T P L A C E M E N T A N D H E I G H T A T T H E S T R E E T . G E N E R A L L Y , M A I L B O X E S A R E I N S T A L L E D A T A H E I G H T O F 4 1 - 4 5 I N C H E S F R O M T H E R O A D S U R F A C E T O I N S I D E F L O O R O F T H E M A I L B O X O R P O I N T O F M A I L E N T R Y ( L O C K E D D E S I G N S ) A N D A R E S E T B A C K 6 - 8 I N C H E S F R O M T H E F R O N T F A C E O F C U R B O R R O A D E D G E T O T H E M A I L B O X D O O R .

O a s i s M a i l b o x , D r o p B o x ( M o d e l s 5 1 0 0 , 5 1 0 3 & 6 2 0 0 ) M o u n t i n g a n d U s e I n s t r u c t i o n s

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T h a n k y o u f o r p u r c h a s i n g t h i s p r e m i u m l o c k i n g m a i l b o x / d r o p b o x . W e k n o w y o u ' l l b e s a t i s f i e d w i t h t h e y e a r s o f s e r v i c e i t w i l l p r o v i d e . I f y o u h a v e a n y q u e s t i o n s a b o u t h o w t o m o u n t o r u s e t h i s b o x , o r i f y o u n e e d a n y r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s , p l e a s e c a l l u s d i r e c t l y a t ( 8 0 0 ) 4 6 4 - 7 4 9 1 o r c o n t a c t u s a t w w w . a r c h i t e c t u r a l m a i l b o x e s . c o m .

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1 Attach the mailbox to the postusing the 4 bolt sets includedwith the post, as shown below.Be sure to use the washers.

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3For In-ground Post (items 5105 and 5525): Pour the concrete (at least 1 cubicfoot recommended) completely around the post, making sure the post andmailbox are level and correctly positioned according to your local post office.Allow concrete to set before use.

For Surface Mount Post (items 5106 and 5526): Pour concrete around j-boltsheld in the correct pattern and allow concrete to set, or install anchors in thecorrect pattern into dry concrete. Attach the post to the j-bolts or anchor bolts.

For Surface Mount Post (items 5106and 5526): If using j-bolts (notincluded), dig a hole deep enough toproperly support the box (at least 18")and to allow the box to sit at thespecified height. If using concreteanchors (not included) in preexistingconcrete, make sure the anchorpositions allow the box to sit at thespecified height. Also, make sure thebolt or anchor positions allow for thespecified set-back, typically 6 to 8

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Height per local post office, typically between

41 and 45 inches to mail entry point.

For In-ground Post (items 5105 and 5525): Dig a hole deep enough to allow the box to sit at the specified height, as required by your local post office. The height from the road level to the mail entry point is typically betwenn 41 and 45 inches. Make sure the hole is set back from the road such that the distance from the curb to the mail entry point meets local post offcie require-ments, typically between 6 and 8 inches.

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KEYS - Your new box comes with two keys. The keys allow access to the storage compartment. To retrieve incomingdeliveries, simply open the access door at the bottom of the box. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT IT IS NOT THERESPONSIBILITY OF MAIL CARRIERS TO OPEN MAILBOXES THAT ARE LOCKED, ACCEPT KEYS FOR THISPURPOSE, OR LOCK MAILBOXES AFTER DELIVERY OF THE MAIL.

OUTGOING MAIL (models 5100 and 6200 only) - If you want to leave mail for your carrier to pick up, place the mail underthe outgoing mail clip and raise the red mail flag. Upon your carrier's next delivery, he or she will retrieve your outgoingmail and lower the flag.

Using your new box

Attaching the flag (models 5100 and 6200 only)

O a s i s M a i l b o x , D r o p B o x ( M o d e l s 5 1 0 0 , 5 1 0 3 & 6 2 0 0 ) M o u n t i n g a n d U s e I n s t r u c t i o n s

Outgoing Mail Clip(5100 and 6200 only)

Hopper Door

Access DoorLock

Outgoing Mail Flag(models 5100 and 6200 only)

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INCOMING DELIVERIES - Your Oasis Mailbox or Drop Box is equipped with a hopper style door, designed to accept delivery of many small to medium sized parcels. This mailbox provides some security until you are able to retrieve your deliveries at the end of the day. Although this box is locking and provides a front line deterrent for thieves, it is not a safe and you should take reasonable precautions to make sure your deliveries remain secure. Here are some suggestions:

Do not leave deliveries in your box for extended periods of time. Collect your deliveries every day and don’t leave them over night.

Do not let your deliveries stack up in the receptacle.

When away for an extended period of time, request your local Post Office to hold your deliveries until you return. Your mail is safest behind the walls of your local Post Office.

If you are receiving very valuable or sensitive deliveries, consider a means for their delivery consistent with their nature, such as through registered mail or a trackable courier.

Your new mailbox comes with an outgoing flag. Attach the flag to the mailbox with the two nuts as shown at right. If you plan to install your mailbox in a masonry pilaster or column, the flag can be left off the mailbox and mounted directly on the outside of the pilaster or column with masonry hardware (not included).