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INSTALLATION MANUAL
All Types - 1570 "F" Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Attention!
CAUTION -- Transportation
- Lay boxes flt. Do not stand on end as box could fall over and cause injury.
- Cluster Box Units (CBU) are heavy. Use caution when lifting and carrying to avoid injury.
CAUTION -- Handling
- Use caution when lifting and carrying Cluster Box Units (CBU) to avoid injury.
- Pinch hazard exists when placing unit on foundation.
- Keep fingers and hands clear to avoid injury.
CAUTION -- Installation
- Cluster Box Units (CBU) are heavy. Do not stand CBU up without support to prevent tipping.
- Units may tip off unsecured anchors, possibly resulting in the CBU colliding with a person and causing serious injury.
- CBU is also front-heavy when master load doors are open. Unit should be anchored or held in place until secured to foundation. Installer should support unit or have assistance holding the unit in place before opening the master load doors. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
vital™ cluster box units - 1570 Series
Florence vital™ cluster box units are
an officially licenced product of the
US Postal Service for centralized
mail delivery.
License #1CDSEQ-08-B-0012
1570-8 (TYPE I)
1570-12 (TYPE II)
1570-16 (TYPE III)
1570-13 (TYPE IV)
1570-4T5 (TYPE V)
1570-8T6 (TYPE VI)
TYPE I | TYPE II | TYPE III | TYPE IV | TYPE V | TYPE VI | |
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INSTALLED HEIGHT | 62" | 62" | 62" | 62" | 62" | 62" |
DEPTH | 18" | 18" | 18" | 18" | 18" | 18" |
WIDTH | 30 - 1/2" | 30 - 1/2" | 30 - 1/2" | 30 - 1/2" | 30 - 1/2" | 30 - 1/2" |
PEDESTAL HEIGHT | 28 - 1/2" | 28 - 1/2" | 14 - 1/2" | 14 - 1/2" | 28 - 1/2" | 14 - 1/2" |
WEIGHT (WITHOUT PEDESTAL)* | 107 LBS | 111 LBS | 147 LBS | 137 LBS | 112 LBS | 148 LBS |
WEIGHT (WITH PEDESTAL)* | 125 LBS | 129 LBS | 162 LBS | 152 LBS | 130 LBS | 163 LBS |
QTY OF STANDARD COMPARTMENTS | 8 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 8 |
STANDARD COMPARTMENT HEIGHT | 3" | 3" | 3" | 4-3/4" | 6 - 1/2" | 3" |
QTY OF PARCEL COMPARTMENTS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
PARCEL COMPARTMENT HEIGHT | 10", 13" | 10" | 10", 13" | 10" | 10", 13" | 10", 13" |
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
- Pedestal Package
- Template - guide to locate pedestal base anchors
- Rubber Pad - installed between ground and pedestal base
- Pedestal - fully assembled
- Cabinet Package
- CBU mailboxes and parcel lockers in protective cabinet
- Hardware kit in plastic bag (shipped inside unit compartment) that includes:
- Pedestal hardware
- Tenant keys
- Parcel keys and tags
- Installation manual
- Cleaning instructions
- Parcel door hardware (in plastic bag inside cabinet) - (2) McGard and (3) two-way screws; (4) Arrow Lock nuts; and panel lock covers attached with temporary plastic fasteners.
- Outdoor Installation -- anchoring systems for concrete pads are discussed in the next section, "Concrete Foundation Preparation".
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
CONCRETE FOUNDATION PREPARATION
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
NEW CONCRETE BASE:
- Depending on climatic and soil conditions in the area of installation, optional foundation material may be necessary as shown. Consult local building codes for recommendations.
- Refer to Table 1 for thickness (h), width (w), and depth (d) of the concrete pad alternatives.
- Concrete shall have a compressive strength of 3000 psi @ 28 days, contain 4% min ~ 6% max air entrapment and be placed with a 3.50~4.50 slump in accordance to 301.
- Use wire mesh as per (Standard) or fiber reinforced concrete as per (Standard).
EXISTING CONCRETE BASE:
- Existing concrete pad must be at least 48" wide.
- Concrete base and anchor bolts may be reused if:
- existing ½" diameter expansion anchor bolts are firmly embedded in the concrete and not damaged or corroded;
- concrete foundation is not damaged; and
- bolt hole pattern of the new unit matches the installed anchor bolts.
- Additional considerations include:
- if concrete is only 4" thick, then option 'b' in Table 2 below cannot be used
- any unused, existing anchor bolts must be cut flush to the level of the concrete surface
- if concrete is damaged, replacement of foundation pad is required
h (Thickness) | w (Width) min | w (Depth) min |
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4" | 47" | 47" |
5" | 44" | 44" |
6" | 42" | 42" |
7" | 40" | 40" |
8" | 39" | 39" |
Expansion Anchor Bolt Recommendations |
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a. Hilti Bolt II (www.hilti.com)
- 1/2 inch diameter x 5 1/2 inches overall length - Galvanized - KB II 12-512, Stainless steel Mininum embedment in concrete must be at least 3 1/2 inches |
b. ITW Ramset Redhead Turbolt (www.hilti.com)
- 1/2 inch diameter x 7 inches overall length - Galvanized Mininum embedment in concrete must be at least 4 1/8 inches |
c. Rawl Stud (www.rawl.com)
- 1/2 inch diameter x 5 1/2 inches overall length - Galvanized Mininum embedment in concrete must be at least 4 inches |
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
- 1Install Anchors (Skip if existing concrete and anchors are already in place)
- Tape pedestal base template to concrete in proper location(s).
- Drill holes through template to proper depth.
- Remove template and debris.
- Pound anchors in place.
- 2Use Pedestal to Check for Level
- Place rubber pad over anchors onto concrete pad.
- Place pedestal over rubber pad and check if level.
- If leveling is required, shim pedestal with up to 3 washers on a given bolt.
- Washers, if required, should be placed between rubber pad and bottom of pedestal base.
- Check for level.
- 3Install Pedestal to Concrete
- Pedestal can now be installed according to anchoring hardware manufacturer's instructions. (Anchor hardware shown for illustration purposes - not included with unit. For anchoring system information, please see "Concrete Foundation Preparation" section, page 7.)
- Continue to next section to install CBU cabinet to pedestal.
PART # | DESCRIPTION |
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91129 | PEDESTAL FOR TYPE I, II, V |
91121 | PEDESTAL FOR TYPE III, IV, VI |
91500 | RUBBER PAD |
REQUIRED TOOLS |
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REFER TO ANCHORING MFG INSTRUCTIONS |
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
- 1Open master loading doors until hold open arm engages.
- 2Remove left and right side 91079 floating shelves, exposing mounting holes in base of unit.
- 3Place unit on pedestal.
- 4From underneath unit, insert four (4) 86101 carriage bolts upward.
- 5From inside parcel compartments, add four (4) 86097 lock washers and tighten four (4) 86089B hex nuts. Torque to 22 foot-pounds.
- 6Replace left and right side 91079 floating shelves.
- 7Close master loading doors by first lifting slightly on the master hold open arm and then shutting each door.
PART # | DESCRIPTION |
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86089B | 3/8-16 HEX NUT |
86101 | 3/8-16 X 1.25 CARRIAGE BOLT |
91079 | FLOATING SHELF |
91129 | PEDESTAL FOR TYPE I, II, V |
91121 | PEDESTAL FOR TYPE III, IV, VI |
86097 | 3/8" X .688 OD LOCK WASHER |
REQUIRED TOOLS |
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9/16" SOCKET WRENCH |
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
(to be completed by USPS personnel)
- 1Open master access door.
- 2Remove five (5) 86091 lock nuts, as well as 92303 lock support plate. Dispose of plastic shipping spacers.
- 3Place Arrow Lock into the Arrow Lock security bracket and position on door.
- 4Replace one (1) 86091 lock nut in the rear position to secure Arrow Lock security bracket.
- 5Install 92303 lock support plate as shown.
- 6Replace remaining four (4) 86091 lock nuts. Torque 25 to 30 inch-pounds (overtightening may keep Arrow Lock from operating correctly).
PART # | DESCRIPTION |
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86091 | 10-32 LOCK NUT |
92300 | ARROW LOCK SECURITY BRACKET |
92303 | LOCK SUPPORT PLATE |
ARROW LOCK (USPS PROPRIETARY LOCK) |
REQUIRED TOOLS |
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3/8" SOCKET WRENCH |
NOTE:
For USPS applications:
- Arrow Lock is installed by US Postal Service personnel only. Contact your local Post Office to arrange installation of Arrow Lock.
For Non-USPS applications:
- Please disregard instructions related to Arrow Lock throughout this manual.
- Master access door and parcel door private lock mechanisms will be installed at factory unless otherwise specified by customer.
vital™ cluster box unit - 1570 "F" Series
(to be completed by USPS personnel)
- 1Install Anchors (Skip if existing concrete and anchors are already in place)Open parcel door, remove and discard four (4) plastic shipping retainers; two on latching assembly cover and two on Arrow Lock cover.
- 2Remove plastic bag of fasteners. All fasteners necessary to install postal lock are included in one parcel door.
- 3Install Arrow Lock as shown and secure with four (4) 86091 lock nuts. Torque to 25 to 30 inch-pounds (overtightening may keep Arrow Lock from operating correctly).
- 4Install latching assembly cover 91255 using two (2) 84994 fasteners.
- 5Install Arrow Lock cover 91259 using two (2) 84993 McGard fasteners.
- 6Remove label from cover. Repeat steps 1 - 6 for any additional parcel lockers within unit.
PART # | DESCRIPTION |
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84993 | 10-32 x .312 UNF-2A 18-8 SS PASSIVATED MCGARD |
84994 | 10-32 X .375 UNF-2A 18-8 SS PASSIVATED 1-WAY TAMPER PROOF |
86091 | 10-32 LOCK NUT |
91255 | LATCHING ASSEMBLY COVER |
91259 | ARROW LOCK COVER |
ARROW LOCK (USPS PROPRIETARY LOCK) |
REQUIRED TOOLS |
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FLAT SCREWDRIVER |
USPS PROPRIETARY MCGARD TOOL (See Page 16 for McGard procurement info.) |
3/8" SOCKET WRENCH |
PLIERS |
NOTE:
For USPS applications:
- Arrow Lock is installed by US Postal Service personnel only. Contact your local Post Offie to arrange installation of Arrow Lock.
For Non-USPS applications:
- Please disregard instructions related to Arrow Lock throughout this manual.
- Master access door and parcel door private lock mechanisms will be installed at factory unless otherwise specified by customer.
- McGard fasteners and screwdriver not necessary for non-USPS (private delivery) applications.
(McGard Screwdrivers can be ordered by USPS personnel on the eBuy2 ordering system)
Note: Florence Manufacturing does not provide or sell the McGard Screwdriver
NOTE:
For USPS applications:
- Arrow Lock is installed by US Postal Service personnel only. Contact your local Post Office to arrange installation of Arrow Lock.
For Non-USPS applications:
- Please disregard instructions related to Arrow Lock throughout this manual.
- Master access door and parcel door private lock mechanisms will be installed at factory unless otherwise specified by customer.
- McGard fasteners and screwdriver not necessary for non-USPS (private delivery) applications.