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Installation for Turned Posts

Warranty, rights, and exclusions for Turned Posts

Installation for Square Column

Warranty, rights, and exclusions for Square Column

Installation For Round Columns

Warranty, rights, and exclusions for Round Columns

Wrap-around applications

Repairing fiberglass columns

Painting tips

Installation for Turned Posts

Before installation

Good industrial hygiene practices demand that when cutting, grinding, sanding, cleaning or painting our products you must work in a well ventilated area and wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator, safety glasses or safety shields, and appropriate gloves. When using other manufacture’s products , including but not limited to paint and cleaning solvents, always follow their recommended safety instructions.

Turned Post Installation Instructions

1) Remove mounting plates along with the packaging.
2) Measure the opening where you will install the post.
3) Determine how much to trim from the post. Each mounting plate is approximately 1/16 of an inch thick. Please allow for the mounting plates when trimming the post.
4) Trim the top of the post with either a hacksaw or reciprocating saw leaving the pipe flush with the shell. You must always cut the post squarely in order to evenly distribute the weight around the load bearing surface. Also, you must center load over post to evenly distribute weight around the load bearing surface.
5) Measure and trim the bottom of the post to size.Make sure the bottom of the pipe is flush with the shell.
6) Prime cut edges with a zinc based primer (Rustoleum, etc.). Also, apply primer on the inside weld seam at least six inches into the post from the bottom.
7) Fasten plate with edges down to the beam above.
8) Using a plumb tool mark the floor for the bottom plate. Please make sure the location of the plates allows you to evenly distribute the load across the entire load bearing surface.
9) Fasten the other plate to the floor with the edges up.
10) Raise the beam approximately 1/2 of an inch. Apply a bead of silicone caulk to top and bottom of post. Set the post on the bottom plate. Position the top of the post directly under the top plate. Lower the beam on top of the post.
11) Check the post with a level. Remove all temporary supports.
12) Polyurethane is ultraviolet ray sensitive. Paint must be applied as soon as possible after installation.Wipe column, capital and base with a nongreasy solvent, such as denatured alcohol. This product can be purchased wherever fine paints are sold. Sand and scuff thoroughly with 120 grit sandpaper. Remove all dust. Fill any holes with exterior spackle. Prime with XIM, or other similar primer, such as Prep-Rite Pro Block,manufactured by SherwinWilliams. Paint evenly with light coats of high quality exterior house paints.

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WARRANTY, RIGHTS & EXCLUSIONS steel / polyurethane turned post/

LIMITED WARRANTY
Subject to the limitations and exclusions described below, Starling Inc., (Starling) warrants that its steel/polyurethane turned posts are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, or for as long as the purchaser owns the structure to which the products are attached, whichever occurs first.Upon proper installation, Starling will repair or replace, at its option, any steel/polyurethane turned post that has failed as a result of defective material or workmanship. Labor required for such repair or replacement is not covered in this warranty. Installation of the steel/polyurethane turned post shall be construed as your full agreement to the terms and conditions set forth in this warranty. The provisions of this limited warranty do not apply to products that have been altered or repaired without our prior written permission; products used for a purpose for which they were not designed or intended; products that have been improperly installed,maintained or stored; products that have been exposed to excessive temperature, humidity or other environmental factors; products that have been split or modified by any party, including the seller; products that have been overloaded; or products that have been misused. It shall remain the responsibility of the customer to insure that turned post purchases are designed for their particular installations.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS
The warranty set forth herein is the only written or expressed warranty given by Starling, and no one is authorized to increase, alter, or enlarge Starling’s responsibilities or obligations under this warranty. This warranty gives certain specific legal rights and there may be other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall Starling, be liable for any incidental or consequential damage or for any special damages or any further loss as a result of any breach of this warranty. At no time shall Starling be liable for more than the original purchase price of the column. Proof of purchase is necessary to effect a claim.

EXCLUSIONS
THEWARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN OR IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.

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Installation for Square Columns

Before installation

Square Column Installation Instructions

1) Measure the opening where you will install the columns.
2) Using a metal cutting blade, trim top of post leaving the pipe flush with the outer shell of the column. You must always cut the column squarely in order to evenly distribute the weight around the load bearing surface. Also, you must center load over column shaft and evenly distribute weight around the load bearing surface.
3) Cut the column from the bottom to fit the opening. Remember to account for the thickness of the fastening plates prior to cutting column.
4) Prime cut edges with a zinc based primer. (Rustoleum, etc.)Also, apply primer on the inside weld seam at least six inches into the column from the bottom.
5) On all four sides of the column mark where you would like to position the column ring (astragal). (We recommend approximately six to seven inches below the top of the column. For fluted columns we suggest starting the bottom of the ring one inch above the top of the flutes.) Slide column ring over column and fasten using a brad gun or small finishing nails.
6) Apply a bead of silicone caulk along the entire top of the column. Place one plate, edges down, on the top of the column and fasten with galvanized self-taping screws.
7) Apply a bead of silicone caulk along the entire bottom of the column. Place the other plate, edges up, on the bottom of the column and fasten with galvanized self-taping screws.
8) Slide capital onto column and allow it to rest on column ring.
9) Slide base over bottom of column.
10) Raise the beam approximately 1/2 of an inch. Slide assembly into place. Lower the beam on top of the column.Make sure the column is level. Follow your local building code rules for anchoring column to beam and floor. Remove temporary support.
11) Apply polyurethane adhesive to top of capital and press capital against beam.Secure capital with screws or small finishing nails.
12) Apply polyurethane adhesive to bottom of base and press base against floor. Secure base with concrete bolts, screws or small finishing nails.
13) Polyurethane is ultraviolet ray sensitive. Paint must be applied as soon as possible after installation.Wipe column, capital and base with a nongreasy solvent, such as denatured alcohol. This product can be purchased wherever fine paints are sold. Sand and scuff thoroughly with 120 grit sandpaper. Remove all dust. Fill any holes with exterior spackle. Prime with XIM, or other similar primer, such as Prep-Rite Pro Block,manufactured by Sherwin Williams. Paint evenly with light coats of high quality exterior house paints

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WARRANTY, RIGHTS & EXCLUSIONS square steel / polyurethane column

LIMITED WARRANTY
Subject to the limitations and exclusions described below, Starling Inc., (Starling) warrants that its square steel/polyurethane columns are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, or for as long as the purchaser owns the structure to which the products are attached, whichever occurs first.Upon proper installation, Starling will repair or replace, at its option, any square steel/polyurethane column that has failed as a result of defective material or workmanship. Labor required for such repair or replacement is not covered in this warranty. Installation of the square steel/polyurethane column shall be construed as your full agreement to the terms and conditions set forth in this warranty. The provisions of this limited warranty do not apply to products that have been altered or repaired without our prior written permission; products used for a purpose for which they were not designed or intended; products that have been improperly installed,maintained or stored; products that have been exposed to excessive temperature, humidity or other environmental factors; products that have been split or modified by any party, including the seller; products that have been overloaded; or products that have been misused. It shall remain the responsibility of the customer to insure that column purchases are designed for their particular installations.

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Installation For Round Columns

Before installation

Good industrial hygiene practices demand that when grinding, cutting, or sanding our products you must work in a well ventilated area and wear personal protective equipment, such as a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator and safety glasses.

Column Installation Instructions

1. Measure opening. Always trim column from bottom end. You must use an abrasive saw. Fine trim top and bottom with a rasp to assure flat surface contact.
2. If cap and base are to be nailed or screwed in place, drill pilot holes now. (Fig. 1).
3. Mark holes on floor beam and column shaft for corner irons. Drill pilot holes and attach corner irons using toggle bolts. (Fig. 3).*
- if you install the columns where water may accumulate inside the barrel,
you must drill a 1/4 inch diameter hole near the bottom of the barrel for drainage
4. Slip base over bottom of column shaft. (Fig. 4). Slip cap over neck of shaft and allow to rest on neck mold. (Fig. 5).
5. Apply construction adhesive to top and bottom surfaces of shaft. (Fig. 2). Remove excess adhesive with mineral spirits.
6. Put assembly in place. (Fig. 6). You must center load over column shaft and evenly distribute weight around the load bearing surface.
7. Fasten corner irons to floor. (Fig. 3).
8. Apply construction adhesive to top of cap and bottom of base. Center and press against structure. You may also use nails or screws for additional anchoring
support. (Figs. 2 & 3).

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Warranty, Rights & Exclusions Installation For Round Columns

FIBERGLASS COLUMN LIMITED WARRANTY
Subject to the limitations and exclusions described below, Starling Inc., (Starling) warrants that, for the “lifetime” of ownership, its round fiberglass column is free from defects in material and workmanship. “Lifetime” means as long as the purchaser owns the structure to which the columns are attached. Upon proper installation of the column, Starling will repair or replace, at its option, any round fiberglass column that has failed as a result of defective material or workmanship. Labor required for such repair or replacement is not covered in this warranty. Installation of the column shall be construed as your full agreement to the terms and conditions set forth in this warranty. The provisions of this limited warranty do not apply to products that have been altered or repaired without our prior written permission; products used for a purpose for which they were not designed or intended; products that have been improperly installed, maintained or stored; products that have been exposed to excessive temperature, humidity or other environmental factors; or products that have been split or modified by any party, including the seller.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS
This warranty is the only written or expressed warranty given by Starling and no one is authorized to increase, alter, or enlarge Starling’s responsibilities or obligations under this warranty. This warranty gives certain specific legal rights and there may be other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall Starling be liable for any incidental or consequential damage or for any special damages or any further loss as a result of any breach of these warranties. At no time shall Starling be liable for more than the original purchase price of the column. It shall remain the responsibility of the customer to insure the column purchases are designed for their particular installations. Improper installation, maintenance, misuse or overloading of this product voids this warranty. In the event of a claim against this warranty, proof of purchase will be necessary to effect a claim.

EXCLUSIONS
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN OR IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.

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Wrap-Around Applications

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Repairing Fiberglass Columns

1. For minor cosmetic repairs use automotive body filler such as Bondo. Automotive body filler is available at most auto parts retailers.
2. Mix hardener thoroughly, and apply with putty knife or other flat tool evenly to cover all of the area needing repair.
3. Allow to harden, then sand off with medium grit sand paper to desired smoothness.

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Painting Tips

1. Always clean the surface of the column barrel, cap and base with a non-oil based cleaner, before painting. Dry the barrel, cap and base prior to painting.
2. After cleaning, you must scuff the surface of the barrel, cap and base thoroughly with a fine grit sandpaper.
3. Always use a top quality primer, preferably an interior/exterior, primer/bonder, such as XIM 400 White, available at Sherwin Williams and other fine paint stores. Follow the painting instructions found on the can carefully.
4. Paint evenly with more light coats of a high quality Exterior house paint. Always follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions.

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