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1. Measure the exact height at the location the column is to be installed. Be sure to include any draft angle your installation requires.


2. Transfer these measurements to the column, any excess must be trimmed from the bottom of the column.


3. Install L-brackets on each side of the column, two on the top and two on the bottom. Pre-drill the column to insert the bolts and do not over-tighten the nuts as the column may fracture.


4. Install the column halves around the existing support. Carefully align the two halves together. Slip two 1/8” spacers onto each nylon strap. Loosely install the nylon straps around the assembled column approximately 2 to 3 feet apart (larger diameter columns may require twu or more straps joined end to end to encircle column.) Insert 1/8" spacers into each side of the column and then pull the nylon straps tght. After all straps and spacers have been installed, position the column and secure the L-brackets to the top and bottom surfaces.


5. Follow the body filler manufacturer’s mixing recommendations. Work the body filler into the joints with a plastic body filler spreader or putty knife.


6. Wipe or scrape away any excess body filler. After the body filler has cured, remove the band clamps and remove the spacers. Fill the areas of the joints where the spacers and straps had been with body filler.


7. After all of the body filler has cured, sand the joints smooth with sandpaper. IF necessary, fill any low spots with body filler. Sand again until smooth.


8. Apply construction adhesive to the top of the cap. Push the cap up against the ceiling surface being careful to align the square portion of the cap to the surface. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the base. Push the base down against the floor surface being careful to align the square portion of the base to the surface.


9. Caulk the joint between the cap and the column shaft and the joint between the base and the shaft.


10. Column must be painted. Follow the recommended procedure on the instruction sheet included with the cap and base.

Columns may be ordered split by the factory in the following plan types:

Cap/Base are split to match plan type. Columns with cut-outs ship with all pieces included. Plan A and E are unsplit, or split columns reassembled. Plan B is one quarter cut out for a corner. Plan C is one quarter cut off for a pilaster. Plan D and F are one column cut in half for two pilasters. Plan Q is one quarter for an inside corner. Plan L is an outside comer flush against the wall. Plan W and K are cut out for a wall wrap. Plan G is cut for an inside corner. Plan H is cut for an outside corner. Please specify exact dimensions when purchasing columns split W, K, G, and H. Custom split columns can be provided as well.

Triton Architectural Columns - Phone: 877.488.5181 - Fax: 541.488.5151
PO Box 919, Talent, Oregon 97540

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