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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Mailboxes & Posts · Accessories
Version 2.0 · May 2026
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Mailboxes & Posts
5Accessories
5Mailbox and 6x6 In Ground Post
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Mailbox Post
- ✓Modern Mailbox
What you'll need
- •Post Hole Diggers or Shovel
- •Phillips head screwdriver
- •Level
- •Quick Setting Concrete (approx. ½ of 60 lb. bag) — use protective gear please
- •Access to water (approx. 2 gal.)
Installing the In-ground Post
- 1Watch our "Preparing Your Post for Installation" video.
- 2Time to dig! Check for utility lines first. You need a hole about 12" in diameter and 16" deep for the 6x6 post. Note the "front" directional sticker on the post and orient accordingly.
- 3Add ½ a bag of quick setting concrete to a few inches below top of hole.
- 4Add water! You want it to hold the post but still be moveable — like a concrete smoothie. (Stir a bit.)
- 5Check final orientation height, and for level in both directions.
- 6Cap off the hole with extra dirt, packing down as you go. Check level as you tamp.
- 7Check level one last time and let concrete cure for an hour or so. Wash off any concrete residue.
Installing Modern Mailbox
- 1Remove the four bolts inserted into the mounting plate. Use only the 4 in the middle of the plate (3-3/4"x7" pattern).
- 2The mounting plate is centered on the mailbox. You can shift it rearward to push the mailbox about 5" forward for a more overhung look.
- 3Set the mailbox on the post and use these 4 bolts to attach. TIP: Partially start all 4 bolts before tightening. Do not overtighten.
Mounting reference
Standard post placement: 6-8" from curb edge · bottom of mailbox 41-45" above drive surface · 12" diameter hole 16" deep with concrete.
Mailbox and 6x6 Surface Mount Post
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Mailbox Post
- ✓Surface Mount Bracket
- ✓Modern Mailbox
What you'll need
- •Phillips head screwdriver
- •Level
- •1/4" Concrete Anchor Bolts
Installing the Surface Mount Post
- 1Plan placement: front of mailbox should be 6-8" from the edge of the curb.
- 2Remove the 4 bolts at the base of the post that attach to the surface mount bracket. Remove the bracket.
- 3Attach bracket to surface using ¼" concrete anchor bolts, keeping it level. Shims may be needed.
- 4Slide post over bracket. Secure with 4 bolts you removed in step 2.
Installing Modern Mailbox
- 1Remove the four bolts inserted into the mounting plate (3-3/4"x7" pattern).
- 2Optionally shift the mounting plate rearward to push the mailbox about 5" forward for a more overhung mount.
- 3Set the mailbox on the post and use these 4 bolts to attach. TIP: Start all 4 bolts before tightening. Do not overtighten.
Mounting reference
Standard post placement: 6-8" from curb edge · bottom of mailbox 41-45" above drive surface · 12" diameter hole 16" deep with concrete.
Mailbox and In Ground Monumental Post
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Monumental Post
- ✓Modern Mailbox
What you'll need
- •Post Hole Diggers or Shovel
- •Phillips head screwdriver
- •Level
- •Quick Setting Concrete (approx. ½–¾ of 60 lb. bag)
- •Access to water
Installing the In-ground Post
- 1Watch our "Preparing Your Post for Installation" video.
- 2Plan placement: front of mailbox 6-8" from curb edge, bottom of mailbox 41-45" from the ground.
- 3Dig a hole about 12"x24" and 16" deep.
- 4Add quick setting concrete to a few inches below top of hole.
- 5Add water — like a concrete smoothie. Stir a bit.
- 6Check final orientation height and level in both directions.
- 7Cap off with extra dirt, packing as you go. Check level as you tamp.
- 8Check level one last time. Let concrete cure for an hour or so.
Installing Modern Mailbox
- 1Remove the four bolts inserted into the mounting plate.
- 2Set the mailbox on the post. Use the 4 bolts to attach. TIP: Start all 4 before tightening.
- 3Stand back and enjoy your new mailbox!
Mounting reference
Standard post placement: 6-8" from curb edge · bottom of mailbox 41-45" above drive surface · 12" diameter hole 16" deep with concrete.
Mailbox and Surface Mount Monumental Post
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Monumental Post
- ✓Surface Mount Bracket
- ✓Modern Mailbox
What you'll need
- •Phillips head screwdriver
- •Level
- •1/4" Concrete Anchor Bolts
Installing the Surface Mount Post
- 1Plan placement: front of mailbox 6-8" from curb edge.
- 2Remove the 4 bolts at the base of the post that attach to the surface mount bracket. Remove the bracket.
- 3Attach bracket using ¼" concrete anchor bolts, kept level. Shims may be needed.
- 4Slide post over bracket. Secure with the 4 bolts you removed.
Installing Modern Mailbox
- 1Remove the four bolts in the mounting plate.
- 2Set the mailbox on the post. Use the 4 bolts to attach. TIP: Start all 4 before tightening.
Mounting reference
Standard post placement: 6-8" from curb edge · bottom of mailbox 41-45" above drive surface · 12" diameter hole 16" deep with concrete.
Waldo XL Package Drop System
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Waldo XL Mailbox
- ✓Package Drop Base
What you'll need
- •Existing mounting surface (concrete pad, sidewalk, etc.)
- •Anchoring hardware (anchor bolts, compression sleeves, etc.) — tools not provided
- •Short-handled Phillips head screwdriver
- •Level
Installing the Package Drop Base
- 1Remove products from packaging and verify there's no shipping damage.
- 2Installation requires an existing concrete pad or solid surface with proper anchoring. See the Mounting Diagram.
- 3Once the surface is prepped, anchor the package drop using the 4 holes in the bottom panel.
- 4Align package drop over anchors and secure via access through the rear locking door. Keep it centered and square.
Installing Modern Mailbox
- 1Remove the front 2 and rear 2 bolts holding the custom outer shell (don't remove the middle bolts).
- 2Set the mailbox on top of the package drop's top flange. Align the 4 holes and reinsert the bolts.
Tips for Use
- 1Two keys are included for the rear access door. This uses a standard mailbox lock — note the numeric code on the key. If lost, a new lock may need to be ordered.
- 2Two additional keys are included for the Waldo XL Locking Mailbox; these may not match the Package Drop lock keys.
- 3After install, you may need to note "leave in mailbox package drop" on orders for a while.
- 4The front opening is not weatherproof — avoid leaving packages in extreme or wet weather.
Figure 1 — Mounting Diagram
Recommended concrete pad: 17.25" × 26" (2" border around the package drop, 5" thickness). Mounting holes: ¼" diameter, 7" apart at top, 12" tall pattern.
Figure 2 — Attaching the Mailbox
Remove the front 2 and rear 2 bolts holding the outer shell. Align the 4 holes with the package drop mounting flange and reinsert the bolts.
Stand Up Address Sign
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Stand Up Address Sign
What you'll need
- •Shovel
- •Level
- •Quick Setting Concrete (use protective gear please)
- •Access to water
Installing the Sign
- 1Dig a hole just larger than your sign base and 6-12" deep. Check for utility lines first.
- 2Add premixed quick setting concrete to a few inches below top of hole.
- 3Check that the sign is level.
- 4Cap off with extra dirt, packing as you go. Check level as you tamp.
- 5Check level one last time. Let concrete cure for an hour or so.
Modern Address Numbers
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Aluminum house number(s)
- ✓Hardware (2 spacers and 2 threaded studs per number)
- ✓Paper mounting template
What you'll need
- •Masking tape
- •Level
- •Silicone caulk
- •Power drill
- •Rag/paper towels
Setup
- 1Verify all items were included in box.
- 2Arrange mounting templates in horizontal or vertical pattern. Use template edges as suggested spacing.
- 3Place the template on the install surface, ensure level and proper height, tape in place.
- 4At each stud mark, drill 7/32" holes 1¾–2" deep. (¼" bits are also fine.)
Mounting
- 1Carefully screw the threaded rods into the numbers (don't cross-thread). Slide spacers onto rods.
- 2With template still in place, test fit to ensure rods line up with the holes.
- 3Apply a small amount of silicone to each mounting hole — use the template as a mask.
- 4Slowly insert the numbers fully into place. Tweak for perfect alignment. Let silicone cure.
Modern Stair Treads
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓Modern Stair Tread(s)
- ✓Hardware (6 Screws per Tread)
What you'll need
- •Power drill
Installation
- 1Verify all items were included in box.
- 2Determine placement of stair tread.
- 3Fasten to existing stair using 6 included screws.
- 4On solid wood stairs, pre-drill the 6 holes with a 1/16" bit before fastening.
12V LED Light Upgrade on New Mailbox
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓(2) Recessed LED fixtures
- ✓Wiring leads
- ✓Junction box
What you'll need
- •Wire connectors / electrical tape / etc.
- •12V AC or DC power source — transformer/timer if needed
LED Light Installation
- 1Set the mailbox upside down on a soft surface.
- 2Remove the six bolts along the undersides of the outer shell and slide the shell off.
- 3Insert each LED into the pre-cut hole in the inner housing. IMPORTANT: LEDs must face UPWARD toward the address numbers. See reference images.
- 4Carefully slide the outer shell back onto the mailbox and secure with the six bolts.
- 5Route wiring to the junction box.
- 6Connect to the 12V AC or DC power supply and test. NOTE: If you want to make the connections inside the post cavity, run the 12V hardwired line into your post through a hole near the base and up through the top.
- 7Install mailbox on post per the mailbox and post installation instructions.
Specifications — Recessed LED
- 1Color Temp: 3000K · Voltage: 12V AC/DC · Power: 1W · Current: 83 mA
- 2Lumens: 20 · Beam Angle: 150° · Mount Type: Recessed
- 3Wire Gauge: 22 AWG · IP Rating: IP65 · Temp: -20 to 50°C
- 4Lifetime: 50,000 hrs · Material: Aluminum · Finish: Black · Dimmable: No
Reference Images
12V LED Light Upgrade on Existing Mailbox
Installation walkthrough
What's included
- ✓(2) Adhesive-backed LED fixtures
- ✓Wiring leads
What you'll need
- •Wire connectors / electrical tape / etc.
- •12V DC power source — IF A TRANSFORMER IS BEING USED, ENSURE IT HAS DC OUTPUT, NOT AC.
LED Light Installation
- 1Remove the mailbox from the post by removing the four bolts that attach the base to the post tabs. Set the mailbox on a soft surface to avoid scratching the finish.
- 2Remove the six bolts along the undersides of the outer shell and slide the shell off.
- 3Clean the bottom flange and mount the LED using the adhesive backing. IMPORTANT: LEDs must face UPWARD toward the address numbers.
- 4Route wires through the side holes.
- 5Carefully slide the outer shell back onto the mailbox and secure with the six bolts previously removed.
- 6Connect to the 12V DC power supply and test. NOTE: If you want to make the connections inside the post cavity, run the 12V DC hardwired line into your post through a hole near the base and up through the top.
- 7Set the mailbox on the post, tucking the wires into the post cavity. Use the 4 bolts you removed previously to attach the mailbox.
Specifications — Retrofit LED
- 1Input Voltage: 9–15 VDC · Power: 0.4W · Current: 30 mA
- 2Beam Angle: 110° · LED Count: 4 · Mount Type: Surface (Adhesive)
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