VAR1 VAR2 Back-To-Back Install

vario™ I/II Back-To-Back
4C configurable mail shelter

Installation Instructions
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ongratulations on the purchase of your new vario™ 4C configurable mail shelter
from Florence Manufacturing! The residents in your neighborhood will thank you
for selecting a manufacturer with over 75 years experience in keeping mail safe. In
addition, this unique and innovative product will enhance the property on which you are
installing it, and provide shelter to your Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox suites for years to
come.
Florence products are well known for their great design, high levels of performance, and
are trusted by builders and property owners across the nation and in Canada alike. Your
new vario™ mail shelter is no exception. Originating from the desire for more
architecturally pleasing design options for centralized delivery - the U.S. Postal Service’s
preferred method of mail delivery for new developments - the vario™ mail shelters provide
you with the flexibility and opportunity to personalize your final product for seamless
integration within your neighborhood and surrounding architecture. While good design
may stand out - the excellent vario™ design fits in!
If for any reason you need assistance with installation, or have questions on included parts
for your vario™ mail shelter, please do not hesitate to contact your local Authorized
Florence Dealer. Additionally, you may download pad specifications and/or other technical
documents at www.florencemailboxes.com if needed.
The vario™ mail shelter’s unique design ensures your mailbox system will be in
compliance with the U.S. Postal Service’s STD-4C, the latest regulation and installation
requirements for mounted mailboxes. Please see diagram below for illustration:
U.S. Postal Service STD-4C installation guidelines require the following:
1. At least one customer compartment shall

be positioned less than 48 inches from
the finished floor.
2. No parcel locker compartment (interior
bottom shelf) shall be positioned less
than 15 inches from the finished floor.
3. No patron (tenant) lock shall be located
more than 67 inches above the finished
floor.
4. No customer compartment (interior
bottom shelf) shall be positioned less
than 28 inches from the finished floor.
5. The USPS Arrow lock shall be located
between 36 and 48 inches above the
finished floor.
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Table of Contents
Get to Know Your vario™ ........................................................................................... 4

Make Your vario™ Uniquely Yours ............................................................................ 5
Hardware List ............................................................................................................... 6
Suggested Tools for Installation ................................................................................. 10
Step 1 - Install Plastic Hole Plugs ............................................................................... 11
Step 2 – Install Vertical Uprights and Hilti Anchors................................................. 12
Step 3 – Install Roof End Trusses............................................................................... 16
Step 4 – Install Horizontal Beams .............................................................................. 17
Step 5 – Install Lower Roof Stringers ........................................................................ 19
Step 6 – Install Roof End Truss Support ................................................................... 21
Step 7 – Install Upper Roof Stringers ........................................................................ 23
Step 8 – Adjust vario™ and tighten hardware .......................................................... 27
Step 9 – Install Peak Roof Trusses and Stringers ...................................................... 28
Step 10 – Install Roof Sheathing Support Brackets and Plywood Seam Support .... 33
Step 11 – Install Mailbox Casing Mounting Nuts ...................................................... 34
Step 12 – Install Plastic Plugs ..................................................................................... 36
Step 13 – Assemble 4C Mailbox Casings.................................................................... 38
Step 14 – Install versatile™ 4C Mailbox Casings ...................................................... 43
Step 15 – Install Side Panels ....................................................................................... 46
Step 16 – Install versatile™ 4C Mailboxes................................................................. 49
Appendix A – Roof Finishing Tips ............................................................................. 51
Appendix B – Hardware Finishing Option ................................................................ 55
Appendix C – Shelter Leveling Guide........................................................................ 56
Technical References: Pad specifications, dimensions, and other product specifications are
available to download at www.florencemailboxes.com/downloads

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Get to Know Your vario™
Before the assembly process begins, please review the illustration below. The major components
that you will be working with and that are referred to in this instruction manual are identified so
as you are installing your vario™ mail shelter, you will be familiar with the terms that are used.
Gable Peak Gable Peak

Roof Truss Roof Stringer
Roof End
Truss Support
Upper Roof
Stringer
Roof
Sheathing
Brackets Roof End Truss
Lower Roof
Stringer
Side Panel
Vertical Upright Horizontal Beam
Vario II Back-to-back shown

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Make Your vario™ Uniquely Yours
When the shelter assembly is completed, you may finish the roof and side panel exterior surfaces
with materials that fit your neighborhood surroundings. All it takes is a little plywood for the
roof and exterior finishing materials of your choice.
Note: Plywood, roof and exterior end panel finishing materials not include in mail shelter kit; provided by others.
Detailed pad specifications are available for download from auth-florence.com

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Hardware List
All hardware illustrated here is to full scale. The amount of hardware included will vary
depending upon model type being installed. This list is for identification purposes only.
48179 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 6-1/2
48180 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4

48176 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
48181 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4

48178 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 5

48192 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 5 (Thin Head)
48195 Screw, Socket Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 48187 Nut, Square, 3/8-16 x 1/4 Thick
48197 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 5/8

Hardware List (Full Scale) continued
48175 Washer, 13/32 ID x 13/16 OD
48248 Screw, #12 x 1-5/8 Drill Point Teks 4
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48177 Nut, 3/8-16
48185 Screw, #8 x 3/4 Pan Head T20 Torx Drive 92229 Screw #10-32 Pan Head SS
Taptite
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48291 Screw #10-32 x 1/2 T-25 Torx

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Hardware List (Full Scale) continued

Hilti anchoring system, epoxy and application gun are also included with each model type.
Please see page 15 for details.
48368 Acorn Nut, 3/4-10
48367 Acorn Nut, 5/8-11
48366 Acorn Nut, 3/8-16

48365 Washer, .813 ID x 2.00 OD
48364 Washer, .687 ID x 1.75 OD
48363 Nut, Hex, 3/4-10
48362 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11

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Hardware List (not to scale) continued

Additional parts are included with your shelter kit and are shown here for ease in identification
of each part.
Top Roof Sheathing Bracket Bottom Roof Sheathing Bracket
48140 – Vertical Support Plastic Plug 48249 – ½” Plastic Plug (150 mph models)
48246 – 1” Plastic Plug 48245 – ½” Plastic Plug (90 mph models)
48369 – Vinyl Cap 1/8” 48345 – Plywood Support Bracket

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Suggested Tools for Installation
• 9/16” socket
• 9/16” wrench
• Ratchet
• 7/32” allen wrench
• Cordless drill with proper socket adapter(s)
• Hammer drill with 11/16” masonry bit
• Air tank or vacuum to remove dust from holes that are drilled in concrete
• 15/16” wrench or large crescent wrench
• Hammer
• Rubber mallet
• 6’ Step ladder
• Screw driver or taper punch for aligning mating holes
• Torx-Plus driver bit - #25
• Torx-Plus driver bit - #20
• Level
• 25’ Tape measure
• Phillips driver bit - #3
• Grout trowel
• Grouting bag
Additional tools may be required for the roof and side panel exterior finishing. Tools and
hardware will depend on types of finish materials you select. For helpful Finishing Tips, see the
appendices beginning on page 51 of this manual.

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Step 1 - Install Plastic Hole Plugs

a) Lay the vertical uprights on the ground and install one 48140 2 x 4 rectangular plastic
hole plug into each end of the top tube on the vertical uprights. Two (2) plastic hole
plugs are required for each vertical upright. A rubber mallet should be used to tap the
plugs into place. See Figure 1.
48140 Plastic
Plug, 2 x 4
Vertical Upright
48140 Plastic
Plug, 2 x 4
Figure 1 – Rectangular 2 x 4 Plastic Plug Installation

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Step 2 – Install Vertical Uprights and Hilti Anchors

a) Locate where the vertical upright mounting anchor holes are to be drilled using the
foundation dimensions shown in Figures 2 through 5.
Hint: The horizontal mounting beams can also be used to help determine the
distance between the vertical uprights.
Front of vario™
Figure 2 – Vario I 90MPH Anchor Hole Location
Front of vario™
Figure 3 – Vario I 150MPH Anchor Hole Location

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Power line
location for AC
light option
Front of vario™
Figure 4 – Vario II 90MPH Anchor Hole Location
Power line
location for AC
light option
Front of vario™
Figure 5 – Vario II 150MPH Anchor Hole Location

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b) Place the vertical upright into position. Drill holes in the concrete while the vertical
upright is in position. See page 15 for drill bit size to use.
c) Install the Hilti anchors (included) as shown in the Hilti instructions on the following
pages.
d) Note the direction of the tube on top of the vertical support. The long portion of the
tube should point toward the side where the mailboxes will be installed. See Figure
6 below.
e) Loosely install the nuts on the anchors. Do not completely tighten hardware yet. All
hardware will be tightened in a later step!
CAUTION: MAKE SURE ALL HOLES ARE DRILLED PRIOR TO

COMMENCING TO APPLY ADHESIVE! THE HY-150 ADHESIVE
CURES VERY QUICKLY!
Longer end of
Figure 6 – Profile of vertical
tube should
upright with front of mailboxes
point toward
indicated by arrow
the “outside”,
which is the
side that the
mailboxes are
installed
Front of mailboxes
on this side

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4.2.4 HIT HY 150 MAX Adhesive Anchor

Adhesive Anchoring Systems
4.2.4 HIT HY 150 MAX Adhesive Anchor (5/8” Anchors)
HIT-TZ and HIT-RTZ Installation Instructions
1 2 3 4 5 5 6
PUSH
Do Not
Twist
HIT HIT HIT HIT

HY 150 HY 150 HY 150 HY 150
Drill hole using a Push the HT-TZ in the hole to verify Inject adhesive Fill the hole 1/2 to 2/3 full. If the hole is Do not adjust the
roto-hammer or sufficient hole depth (only threads starting from the full of water, it is suggested to start HIT-TZ rod between
Hilti diamond visible). For floor applications pushing bottom of the hole. injecting from the bottom of the hole and the gel and cure
coring machine the rod compacts the drill dust. fill entirely with adhesive. times. Apply a load
and an 11/16” only after the
carbide masonry appropriate cure
bit. time has elapsed.
Hilti, Inc. (US) 1-800-879-8000 | www.us.hilti.com | en español 1-800-879-5000 | Hilti (Canada) Corp. 1-800-363-4458 | www.ca.hilti.com | Product Technical Guide 2006

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Step 3 – Install Roof End Trusses

a) Place roof end truss in position on top of vertical support(s) using holes closest to the
outside.
b) Insert 48176 bolts with 48175 washers through the top tube on the vertical support and
thread into the end truss. See Figures 7 through 9. DO NOT use a power tool to start
threading the bolt into the nut, as it could cause the threads to strip. Repeat for the
other end truss.
c) NOTE: If the AC lighting option was purchased, the end truss with the wiring harness
installed in it must be on the right side of the vario™ as viewed from the front.
d) Do not completely tighten hardware yet.
Attention!
Use hole closest
to the outside
end of vario™
Figure 8 – Installation of
roof end truss bolts
Figure 7 – End truss
installation
48175 washer
48176 bolt
Figure 9 – End truss installation

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Step 4 – Install Horizontal Beams

a) Determine which holes in the vertical supports (uprights) will be used to mount the
horizontal beams. The position of the horizontal beam placement is dependent on which
Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox suites will be installed in the mail shelter. This is to
ensure compliance with USPS STD-4C installation requirements referenced on page 2.
See Figure 10 below.
Vertical upright
Install top horizontal mounting beam

using these holes for 4C mailbox
suites A, C, F, G, and H
Install top horizontal mounting beam

using these holes for 4C mailbox
suite E
Install bottom
horizontal mounting Install bottom horizontal mounting beam
beam using these holes using these holes for 4C mailbox
for 4C mailbox suite H suites A and E
Install bottom Install bottom horizontal mounting beam

horizontal mounting using these holes for 4C mailbox suite C
beam using these holes Install bottom horizontal mounting
for 4C mailbox suite G beam using these holes for 4C
mailbox suite F
Figure 10 – Horizontal Beam Locations by Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox suites

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b) Install the upper and lower horizontal beam(s) between the vertical uprights using (4)
48192 bolts, (4) 48175 washers, and (4) 48177 nuts per beam. Do not completely tighten
hardware yet. See Figures 11 and 12.
Upper
horizontal
beams
A,
C, F,
G, H
Note orientation of end

brackets!
H A&E
C
G F
Lower horizontal
beams
Figure 11 – Installation of
horizontal mounting beams
Vertical
upright
48175 48177 nuts
washers
48192 bolts
DO NOT
use washers
on these
Attention! Suite F
bolts!
mounting location
shown. See Figure 10 Lower
for specific location for horizontal
your vario™ beam
Figure 12 – Installation of horizontal mounting beams

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Step 5 – Install Lower Roof Stringers

a) Subassembly: Insert link tubes into lower roof stringers. See Figure 13.
Slide link tube into

stringer tube
Link tube
Slide link tube into

stringer tube
Stringer tube
Link tube
Figure 13 – Lower stringer subassembly
b) Secure with 48176 bolts and 48175 washers. Figure 14 illustrates the location of bolts in
this step. Do not completely tighten hardware yet.
Note that these small holes must face

towards the inside of the vario™
when the stringer is installed!
48175 washer
48176 bolt
Figure 14 – Lower stringer subassembly

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c) Before placing stringer in position, note that the small holes shown in Figure 14 must
face towards the inside of the vario™ when the stringer is installed!
d) Carefully place lower stringer into position.
e) The link tubes at the end of the stringers should be inserted into the “U” shaped channels
on the end trusses. See Figure 15.
f) Repeat for the other side of the vario™.
g) Do not attach stringer to end trusses with hardware until the next step.
Link tube
Link tube
Lower
stringer
assembly
“U” shaped
channels
Figure 15 – Lower roof stringer being placed into position

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Step 6 – Install Roof End Truss Support

a) Install end truss supports to the roof end truss using (2) 48176 bolts and (2) 48175
washers for each end truss support. Note that the 48176 bolts go through the end truss
support angle bracket, the end truss “U” shaped channel, and into the lower stringer link
tube. Do not completely tighten hardware yet. See Figures 16 and 17.
Figure 16 – End truss support bracket

installation
End truss Angle bracket on

support end of end truss
support “U” Shaped
channel on
end truss
Lower stringer
48176 bolts 48175 washers
Figure 17 – Detail of end truss support bracket installation

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b) Attach the other end of the end truss support to the vertical upright using (2) 48178 bolts,
(4) 48175 washers, and (2) 48177 nuts. See Figures 18 and 19.
c) Do not completely tighten hardware yet.
Figure 18 – End truss support bracket

installation
48175 washer
48178 bolts
End truss
support
48175 washer
48177 nut
Flat
Vertical upright bracket
48175 washer
Figure 19 – Detail of end truss support bracket installation

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Step 7 – Install Upper Roof Stringers

a) Sub-assemble the upper roof stringers, noting the orientation of the stringer tube. See
Figure 20.
Upper stringer
Link Tubes
Figure 20 – Assemble upper roof stringer
b) Install upper stringers to small link tubes using (4) 48181 bolts, (4) 48177 nuts, and (8)
48175 washers. Do not completely tighten hardware yet. See Figure 21.
Note that these small holes must face

towards the outside of the vario™
when the stringer is installed!
48177 nuts
48175 washers
48181 bolts
Figure 21 – Assemble upper roof stringer

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c) Place the ends of the upper stringer assembly into the “U” shaped channels on the end
trusses. See Figure 22.
These small holes must face

towards the outside of the vario™.
Upper roof
stringer
“U” shaped
channels
Figure 22 – Install upper roof stringer

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d) Attach to end trusses with (4) 48181 bolts, (4) 48177 nuts, and (8) 48175 washers.
Repeat for other side. See Figures 23 through 26.
48181 bolts 48175 washers
48177 nuts

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48181 bolts
48175 washers
48177 nuts

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Step 8 – Adjust vario™ and tighten hardware

Ensure that all vario™ components are plumb and square, then tighten all hardware. Use a level
and/or a plumb bob to ensure squareness.
Be careful not to strip the threads of the bolts and nuts!
Tighten hardware in the order listed below:

a) Bottom horizontal mounting beam(s).
* (Note: DO NOT tighten TOP horizontal mounting beam until after mailbox
casings are installed.)
b) End truss to stringer joints. (Upper and lower stringers.)
c) End truss to vertical upright joints.
d) End truss support to vertical upright joint.
e) Concrete anchors that secure vertical uprights.
See Figure 27 for hardware location and sequence.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
Do not tighten upper

horizontal mounting
beam(s) until after
mailbox casings are
installed
(e)
(a)
Figure 27 – Hardware tightening sequence

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Step 9 – Install Peak Roof Trusses and Stringers

a) Insert (2) 48179 bolts and (2) 48175 washers into outer holes in peak truss. See Figure
28.
Peak roof end truss
48179 bolt and

48175 washer
Figure 28 – Bolts into peak roof end truss
b) Place peak roof end trusses on top of roof end trusses. See Figures 29 and 30. Use (2)
48179 bolts, (2) 48177 nuts, (4) 48175 washers, and (2) 48195 screws to secure truss.
c) IMPORTANT! Bolt 48179 goes through the bottom angle of the Gable Peak roof end
truss, through the end truss bottom stringer, and through the top tube of the vertical
support. See Figures 29 through 32.

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Figure 29 – Installation of gable peak

roof end truss
48195 screw
48179 bolt
48175 washer
48175 washer
48177 nut
48175 washer
Figure 30 – Installation of gable peak roof end truss

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Figure 31 – Installation of gable peak roof

end truss
Bottom
angle of
End truss bottom
peak roof
stringer truss
Bolt 48179 goes

through all three
Top tube of components
vertical support
Figure 32 – Installation of peak roof end truss – bottom view showing how bolt
48179, nut 48177, and washer 48175 are installed

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d) Position a peak roof center truss in the middle of the upper stringers. Secure using (2)
48195 screws, and (2) 48175 washers. See Figures 33 and 34.
Figure 33 – Installation of peak roof

center truss
Peak roof center truss 48195 screw

48175 washer
Figure 34 – Installation of peak roof center truss

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e) Place the peak roof stringer on the peak end trusses and peak center truss. Attach using
(6) 92229 screws. See Figures 35 and 36.
Figure 35 – Installation of peak roof

stringer
92229 screw
Peak roof stringer
Figure 36 – Installation of peak roof stringer

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Step 10 – Install Roof Sheathing Support Brackets and Plywood Seam Support
a) Install roof sheathing* support brackets and plywood seam support to the upper and
lower stringers using the pre-drilled holes and 92229 screws. See Figures 37 and 38.
Figure 37 – Installation of roof

sheathing support brackets
92229 screw
Upper
Plywood seam support
stringer
NOTE: THIS IS Upper roof
USED ON VARIO II sheathing support
ONLY bracket
Lower roof
sheathing
92229 screw
support bracket
Lower stringer
92229 screw
Figure 38 – Installation of roof sheathing support brackets and plywood seam support
*Roof sheathing (plywood) NOT included in vario™ mail shelter kit; supplied by others.

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Step 11 – Install Mailbox Casing Mounting Nuts

a) On ends of the upper and lower horizontal mounting beams there is an enlarged area of
the slot in the beam. See Figures 39 and 40.
Figure 39 – Mounting beam slot
Enlarged
area in slot
Lower
horizontal
mounting
beam
Figure 40 – Close-up view of enlarged area of slot

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b) Insert (2) 48187 square nuts for each cabinet in both the upper and lower beams through
the enlarged area and slide down as needed to make room for each subsequent nut. See
Figure 41 and 42.
48187
square nut
Lower
horizontal
mounting
beam
Figure 41 – Installation of casing nuts
48187 square
nut, installed
Figure 42 – Installation of casing nuts

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Step 12 – Install Plastic Plugs

a) Install 48245 1/2" diameter plastic hole plugs and 48246 1” diameter plastic hole plugs
into any holes on the vertical upright top tube that are open. See Figure 43.
48246
Plastic Vertical
plug, 1” upright
top tube
48245 Plastic
plug, 1/2”
Figure 43 – Installation of round plastic plugs

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b) Install 48245 1/2" diameter plastic hole plugs into any holes on the vertical uprights that
are open. See Figure 44.
48245 plastic
Vertical plug, 1/2”
upright
Figure 44 – Installation of round plastic plugs

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Step 13 – Assemble 4C Mailbox Casings

The mailbox casings are shipped unassembled. Five panels are used to make each mailbox
casing: top, bottom, back, LH side, and RH side. Note: If installation of shelter does not include
mailboxes, skip to Step 15.
a) Place casing back panel on a flat surface, being careful not to scratch the paint. See
Figure 45.
Casing back panel
Figure 45 – Casing assembly – back panel

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b) Place one side panel into position. Use 48291 screw to attach side to back. See Figures
46 and 47.
48291 screw Casing side panel
Casing back panel
Figure 46 – Casing assembly

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c) Repeat for the other side. See Figure 48.
d) Place top panel (top and bottom are interchangeable) on back and sides as shown in
Figure 49.
Casing top
panel
Casing side panel

Casing back panel

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e) Attach top to sides and back using 48291 screw. See Figure 50. Figure 51 shows a
different view of this assembly step.
48291 screw Casing top panel
Casing side panel

Casing back panel
48291 Casing top

screw panel
Casing back panel Casing side panel

Figure 51 – Casing assembly – alternate view

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f) Repeat for the bottom panel. The mailbox casing is now complete. See Figure 52.
g) Assemble any additional casings in the same manner.

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Step 14 – Install versatile™ 4C Mailbox Casings

a) Place the 4C mailbox casings into the vario™
between the upper and lower horizontal beams.
See Figure 53.
Figure 53 – Installing
mailbox casing in vario™
b) Slide one 48187 square nut so it

lines up with the hole in the top
panel of the 4C casing on each
side of the top panel.
c) Repeat for the bottom panel.
Note: Use of a long skinny tool -

such as a screwdriver or piece of
wire may be necessary to help place
the square nut directly in sight of
the casing holes.
Figure 54 – Sliding nuts in horizontal beam

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d) Secure bottom of casing to lower horizontal beam using (2) 48197 bolts and (2) 48175
washers. Thread 48197 bolt into 48187 square nut. See Figures 55 and 56.
Figure 55 – Install
mailbox casing
48197 bolt
48187 square nut

48175 washer
Figure 56 – Install mailbox casing
e) Secure top of casing in the same manner to upper horizontal beam using (2) 48197 bolts
and (2) 48175 washers.

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Note: Casings may be placed directly next to each other or with equal spacing distance between
them. Final installation placement is up to the individual installer. See Figures 57 and 58.
Figure 57 – Casing adjustment – gap between Figure 58 – Casing adjustment – no gap

casings between casings
f) Adjust casing position to user preference.

g) Tighten casing bolts.
h) Tighten upper horizontal mounting beam hardware.

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Step 15 – Install Side Panels

a) Install each side panel using (4) 48178 bolts and (4) 48175 washers per panel. Note –
make sure the unfinished plywood surface faces outwards. See Figures 59 through 61.
Figure 59 – Side panel installation

(mailbox casings not show for clarity)
Unfinished
48178 bolts 48178 plywood
bolts
Unfinished 48175
48175
plywood washers
washers
Figure 60 – Side panel installation Figure 61 – Side panel installation

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b) Attach side panel so that there is more surface protruding towards the middle of the
vario™. The side panel is designed to cover the mailbox casings for a more complete,
finished look. See Figure 62.
Mailbox
Raw casings
plywood hidden
surface behind side
panels
Side
panels
Figure 62 – Side panel installation

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Figure 63 – Mailbox casings for Florence versatile™ 4C Suite F

installed in vario™ mail shelter
Note: Refer to page 17 for individual versatile™ 4C mailbox suite mounting placement.
Your vario™ mail shelter kit is now assembled; ready for your finish material, and
Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox suites. The addition of plywood to the roof as well as
finishing material to both the exterior end panels and roof may be completed either before
or after mailbox installation in the next step. Finishing materials are your choice so that
your new vario™ mail shelter fits seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood and are
provided by others.

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Step 16 – Install versatile™ 4C Mailboxes

Listed below are the steps to install your Florence versatile™ 4C mailboxes into the vario™ mail
shelter. For more detail, please refer to the installation instructions included with your Florence
versatile™ 4C mailboxes.
a) First, place the bottom of the 4C

mailbox into the casing as shown in
Figure 64.
4C Mailbox
Figure 64 – 4C installation
b) Tilt the top of the 4C mailbox

completely into the casing. Make
sure the mailbox trim is flush
against the front of the casing. See
Figure 65.
Push 4C
Figure 65 – 4C installation mailboxes
completely
into the casing.

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c) Open the master doors of the 4C

mailbox so the hold-open arms
secure the doors in the open
position. See Figure 66.
4C Master
load doors
Figure 66 – 4C Master Load Doors Open
d) Using the screws

provided with the 4C
mailbox, secure the
4C into the mailbox
casing. See Figure
67.
e) Close the master load
doors.
Figure 67 – 4C installation
Congratulations! Your vario™ mail shelter is now complete.

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Appendix A – Roof Finishing Tips
The materials you choose to use to finish the exterior of your vario™ roof and side panels is
certainly up to you…after all, that’s what makes your mail shelter “uniquely yours”. However,
we wanted to provide you with the following tips and suggestions to assist you in preparing for
your finishing touches.
• Roof sheathing material – 3/4” plywood suggested.
• Painting exposed underside of roof sheathing – paint plywood prior to mounting it to the
vario™ shelter roof structure if you intend to paint exposed surfaces. This will minimize risk
of paint drippings marring the powder coat on your mailbox and shelter surfaces.
• Vario™ roof surface dimensions – the roof patterns shown below are provided to serve as a
guide for determining the amount of roof sheathing you will need for the vario™ shelter
types discussed in this manual.
2'-41" 2'-41"
8 8
21° 21°
10 9 " 10 9 "
16 16
5
4'-8 5 " 4'-8 "
16
16
SIDE TOP TRUSS PLYWOOD SIDE TOP TRUSS PLYWOOD
4'-8 5 " 1'-5" 4'-8 5 " 1'-5"

16 16
2' 2'
55° 55° 55° 55°
7'-61" 7'-61"
4 4
SIDE BOTTOM TRUSS PLYWOOD SIDE BOTTOM TRUSS PLYWOOD
1"
2'-52 2'-51"
2
7
4'-3 " 5'-71"
8 8
FRONT AND BACK TOP TRUSS PLYWOOD FRONT AND BACK TOP TRUSS PLYWOOD
1
4'-37" 1'-5" 5'-7 "
8
1'-5"
8
2' 55° 2'

55° 55° 55°
7'-113" 8'-5 1 "

16 16
FRONT AND BACK BOTTOM TRUSS PLYWOOD FRONT AND BACK BOTTOM TRUSS PLYWOOD
VARIO 1 BACK TO BACK VARIO 2 BACK TO BACK

Figure A1 Figure A2

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• Included in your kit are screws (48185) to install plywood sheathing to upper and lower
roof sheathing brackets. See Figures A3 and A4.
Figure A3
Plywood
sheathing
(provided by others)
48248 Screw
Figure A4

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• Screws (48248) to install plywood to the vario™ frame are also included. See Figures
A5 and A6.
Figure A5
48248 Screw
Plywood
sheathing
Figure A6

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• Vinyl caps (48369) are provided in your kit. These can be installed on the tips of the
48248 screws that protrude through the underside of the frame. See Figure A7.
48248 Screw
48369 Vinyl
cap
Figure A7
• When using asphalt shingles, 5/8” roofing nails are suggested so that nails do not
protrude through the bottom side of the 3/4” plywood sheathing.
• Flashing material is recommended when roofing the vario™. Figure A8 shows an
example of flashing installed with typical asphalt shingles. Flashing and hardware used
will vary based on roof material selected.
Flashing material
Figure A8

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Appendix B – Hardware Finishing Option
• Acorn nuts are included in your vario™ kit as an optional finishing accessory. These can
be installed over any exposed bolt threads as desired. See Figures B1 through B3 for
examples.
Figure B1
Figure B2 Figure B3

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Appendix C – Shelter Leveling Guide
In a perfect world, there would be no need to

provide this guide. However, we know that
construction professionals have to deal with all
types of site issues, so we offer the following
suggestions on how to correct for foundations
that may not be perfectly level.
In the event the concrete pad the vario™ is to

be installed on is not level, the vertical
uprights may be adjusted.
Figures C1 through C5 provide a suggested

leveling technique.
The hardware depicted in this illustration is

provided with your vario™ shelter kit for your
convenience.
Figure C1
1) Install the hex nuts

on the Hilti™
anchors as shown in
Figure C2.
Flat washer
2) Place the flat Hex nut

washers on the nuts.
Hilti™ anchor
Concrete pad
Figure C2

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Figure C3 shows the

hex nuts and flat
washers installed on
the Hilti™ anchors.
Concrete pad
Figure C3
3) Install the vertical

upright onto the
Hilti™ anchors and
the flat washers.
4) Adjust hex nuts up

or down to achieve Adjust hex nuts
the desired height. up or down as
See Figure C4. needed
Concrete pad
Figure C4
5) Secure the vertical

upright in place by
installing the flat
washers, lock Hex nut
washers, and hex
nuts.
Lock washer
Fill this space
6) To finish, grout
with grout
should be installed to Flat washer
fill the void
underneath the
vertical upright. See Concrete pad
Figure C5.
Figure C5
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vario™ I/II Back-To-Back

4C configurable mail shelter

U.S. Postal Service STD-4C installation guidelines require the following:

1. At least one customer compartment shall

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Gable Peak Gable Peak

Vertical Upright Horizontal Beam

Vario II Back-to-back shown

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48179 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 6-1/2

48180 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4

48181 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4

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48197 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 5/8

48175 Washer, 13/32 ID x 13/16 OD

48248 Screw, #12 x 1-5/8 Drill Point Teks 4

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48291 Screw #10-32 x 1/2 T-25 Torx

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48368 Acorn Nut, 3/4-10

48367 Acorn Nut, 5/8-11

48366 Acorn Nut, 3/8-16

48364 Washer, .687 ID x 1.75 OD

48363 Nut, Hex, 3/4-10

48362 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11

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Hardware List (not to scale) continued

Top Roof Sheathing Bracket Bottom Roof Sheathing Bracket

48246 – 1” Plastic Plug 48245 – ½” Plastic Plug (90 mph models)

48369 – Vinyl Cap 1/8” 48345 – Plywood Support Bracket

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Suggested Tools for Installation

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Step 1 - Install Plastic Hole Plugs

Figure 1 – Rectangular 2 x 4 Plastic Plug Installation

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Step 2 – Install Vertical Uprights and Hilti Anchors

Figure 2 – Vario I 90MPH Anchor Hole Location

Figure 3 – Vario I 150MPH Anchor Hole Location

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Figure 4 – Vario II 90MPH Anchor Hole Location

Figure 5 – Vario II 150MPH Anchor Hole Location

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CAUTION: MAKE SURE ALL HOLES ARE DRILLED PRIOR TO

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4.2.4 HIT HY 150 MAX Adhesive Anchor

4.2.4 HIT HY 150 MAX Adhesive Anchor (5/8” Anchors)

HIT-TZ and HIT-RTZ Installation Instructions

HIT HIT HIT HIT

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Step 3 – Install Roof End Trusses

Figure 9 – End truss installation

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Step 4 – Install Horizontal Beams

Install top horizontal mounting beam

Install top horizontal mounting beam

Install bottom Install bottom horizontal mounting beam

Figure 10 – Horizontal Beam Locations by Florence versatile™ 4C mailbox suites