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Mailbox Flag Replacement

  1. Mailbox Flag Replacement, Flag: step 1, image 1 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement, Flag: step 1, image 2 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement, Flag: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Place the bracket into the flag - this will help to secure it to the mailbox.

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  2. Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Place the rubber o-ring onto the bracket.

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  3. Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the bracket of the assembled flag through the holes on the outside of the mailbox.

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  4. Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Push the flag keeper through the bracket until the flag reaches the desired tightness.

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  5. Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Mailbox Flag Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • You are finished! Stand your flag up to ensure it works and is at the desired tightness.

    • If you would like your flag tighter, push the flag keeper in further.

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Conclusion

To take the flag off your mailbox, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Ashley Fredricksen

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Step 2 is wrong. It shows the bracket being pushed into the wrong side of the flag. If you push it into the flat side, as shown, not enough of the bracket will stick inside the mailbox for the flag keeper to be inserted.

Todd - Reply Share

so where do I buy the ‘flag keeper” to insert in the bracket?

karen dodd - Reply Share

Do you have one with 3 holes, maybe an older style?

Donna Mosby - Reply Share

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