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Attached Pergola ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Quality Control Number: Numéro de controle de qualitié: Número de control de calidad: © 2011 Suncast Corporation, Batavia, IL 0660108 Includes instructions for 8' x 8', 8' x 12', 10' x 14', 10' x 16', 12' x 16', 14' x 14', or 14' x 20' pergola

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Attached PergolaASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Quality Control Number: Numéro de controle de qualitié:Número de control de calidad:

© 2011 Suncast Corporation, Batavia, IL 0660108

Includes instructions for 8' x 8', 8' x 12', 10' x 14', 10' x 16', 12' x 16', 14' x 14', or 14' x 20' pergola

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CAUTION • Pergolanotintendedforuseinextremeweatherconditions.

• Do notstand,sit,orstoreitemsontopofpergola.

• Handlecarefullyinextremetemperatures.

• Repairorreplacebrokenpartsimmediately.Call1-800-444-3310forreplacementparts.

• Suncastisnotresponsiblefordamagecausedbyweatherormisuse.

• Atregularintervalsinspectyourpergolatomakesurethatassembly integrityhasbeenmaintained.

• Periodicallycheckthatthelocationyouhavechosentosetyourpergolaisstilllevel.

• Avoidexcessheatfromanyauxiliarysource.

• Anyadditionalholesdrilledintopartscouldcauseunsafeconditions.

• Followmanufacturersafetyinstructionswhenusingladder.

• Do notanchortopaverbricks.Foundationmustbeasolidsurface.

• Exercisecautionusingalawnmower,edgetrimmerorotheryardequipmentnearpergola.

Before You Begin...

• Consult your local authorities for any permits required to construct pergola. Priortotheconstructionofyourpergola,checkwiththelocalbuildingcodeofficialtoreviewany

requiredpermitsor buildinglimitations.

• COMPLETE SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION BEFORE UNPACKING ALL PARTS.

Alevelandsturdyfoundationisrequiredbeforepergolaconstructioncanbegin.

• Read instructions thoroughly prior to assembly. Thiskitcontainspartsthatcanbedamagedifassembledincorrectlyorinthewrongsequence.

• Please follow instructions. IfyouhavequestionsorconcernswiththisproductDO NOTreturn tostore.

Assemblyquestions?Missingparts?Call1-800-444-3310.

• Assistance is required. Duetothesizeoftheparts,atleasttwopeoplearerequiredtohandle,fitandsecurepergolacomponents.

• These instructions cover a 10' x 14' size pergola. Theassemblyprocessisthesameforeachpergolasize,butsomestepswilldifferslightly,dependingon

thesizeyouhavepurchased.

• Foundation mounting hardware varies with each application. Readmanualfirstandcontactyourlocalbuildingsupplyretailerforrecommendationsforyourapplication.

• If you live in a high-wind area, you may want to purchase the high-wind brackets (C), sold separately.

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8'8'

Tools Needed for Installation

Pergola Safety and Care

•Washpergolawithgardenhoseormilddetergentsolutionandsoftcloth.Do notuseastiffbrushorabrasivecleanerasthatcoulddamagepergola.

• Hotitems,suchasrecentlyusedgrills,blowtorches,etc.,mustnotbeusedinornearthepergola.

Assembly Day Tips

• Complete site preparation and foundation construction before unpacking parts and beginning assembly.

• Take care when removing vinyl parts. Other parts are packed inside them.

• DO NOT attempt to assemble on a day with strong winds.

• DO NOT attempt to assemble on days when temperature is below 32 degrees.

• Set aside appropriate amount of time to completely assemble pergola. See the chart below for approximate assembly times.

8x8 8x12 10x14 10x16 12x16 14x14 14x20

7 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 10 hours 10 hours 12 hours

• Make sure you have assistance nearby to lift and secure parts in place.

• Wear light duty work gloves while assembling pergola.

• If you have questions on assembly, please call 1-866-768-8465.

Note: This product contains parts that are used in different orientations to construct the pergola. Please take note of the orientation of the parts shown throughout this instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in damage to parts. Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.

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TemporaryBeam Holder

Temporarybeam holder

x2

Wood blockx2

Wood pegx2

BB

CC

DD

Optional high-windbracket

G

ELarge basetrim ring

A

H

I

CB

4x4 wood post

Top squarepost sleeve

Post cover

Foot bracket

D

Round trim ring

F

Top trim ring

Vinyl column

Parts

Pergola Size

A B C D E F G H I

8x8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

8x12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

10x14 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

10x16 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

12x16 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

14x14 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

14x20 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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Beam sleeve

J

7' Wood beam insert

K

Beam trim

M

Wood beam insert

L

Rafter collar

O

Rafter sleeve

N

Rafter trim

Q

7' wood rafter insert

P

Rail mount

HH

End cap

GG

Shade trim

S

Shade splice

T

Shade

R

Parts

Pergola Size

J K L M N O P Q R S T GG HH

8x8 3 0 4 4 6 0 0 6 8 16 0 2 6

8x12 6 3 4 4 9 0 0 9 16 16 8 2 9

10x14 6 3 4 4 18 9 9 9 20 20 10 2 9

10x16 6 3 4 4 22 11 11 11 20 20 10 2 11

12x16 6 3 4 4 22 11 11 11 24 24 12 2 11

14x14 6 3 4 4 18 9 9 9 28 28 14 2 9

14x20 9 6 4 4 26 13 13 13 42 28 28 2 13

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3/16" Concrete drill bit

1/4" Wood drill bit

Rafter clip

#8 1" Screws5/16" x 4" Structural stainlesssteel white pan head screws

2 1/2" Stainless steelwhite pan head screws

V

W

Y

Concrete screws

1/2" x 4" Concretescrews/bolts

Washers

Z

AA

EE

X

U

FF

5" Ledger board screws

II

Hardware

Pergola Size

U V W X Y Z AA EE FF II

8x8 1 1 10 110 66 9 4 8 13 6

8x12 1 1 10 175 97 9 4 8 19 8

10x14 1 1 10 195 125 9 4 8 19 10

10x16 1 1 14 230 165 13 6 10 23 12

12x16 1 1 14 235 151 13 6 10 23 12

14x14 1 1 10 205 175 9 4 8 19 10

14x20 1 1 14 305 243 13 6 10 27 14

Note: These pieces shown at actual size.

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Site preparation, unpacking, and platform construction(MaterialsNOTsuppliedwithPergolaKit)

Note: Site preparation and platform construction and Support Post Installation steps may require professional assistance to be installed correctly.

Pleasereadallmanualstepsthoroughlybeforestartingthisproject.

Note: Site preparation and platform construction are required for this pergola. Placing the pergola on the ground without any type of foundation is not recommended. Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts damaged or property lost due to construction without a foundation or platform.

Completethesitepreparationandplatformconstructionbeforeunpackingparts.

To prepare your pergola site, follow these steps:

1)Consultyourlocalauthoritiesandneighborhoodassociationforbuildingcodesandcovenantsbefore beginningfoundationorerectingpergola.

2)Consultyourlocalbuildingsupplyretailertoassistyouindeterminingthebestfoundationorplatform methodforyourapplication.Thebuildingsupplyretailercanalsohelpyoudeterminewhatanchoring hardwareyouwillneedoncethefoundationorplatformmethodhasbeendetermined.Bringthismanual withyoutotheretailersotheycanseethescopeoftheproject.

3)Beforeanydigging,checkwithlocalutilitiestodeterminelocationofburiedcables,pipes,etc.

4)A four inch thick concrete slab or concrete piers are recommended as the foundation.

-Ifawoodplatformischosenasthefoundation,useexteriorgradewood.

Note: Do Not erect pergola on paver bricks. Foundation must be a solid surface.

Ifyouplantoerectthepergolaonanexistingdeck,consultlocalauthoritiesforbuildingcodesandmakesurethatthestructureissoundandcanholdtheadditionalweightofthepergola(seechartbelow).Consultlocalbuildingsupplyretailertodeterminethebestmethodandhardwareforyourapplication.

5)Preparingthebuildingsite:

-Thegroundshouldslopeawayfromthefoundationareatoprovidedrainage. -Thefoundationsurfacemustbeflatandlevel. -Followlocalbuildingcodesforapropervaporbarrier.

For installation on concrete pillars:UsingthechartprovidedonPage8,markthelocationofthecenterofeachpost.Prepareaholethatis16 inchesindiameter,adjustingthedepthasneededfortheareaofthecountrythatyouarein.Forexample, becauseoffrostissues,thenorthernpartoftheUSrequiresadeeperholethanthesouthernpart.Makesurethatthefinishedheightoftheconcreteisexactlythesameforallofthepostfoundations.

8x8 8x12 10x14 10x16 12x16 14x14 14x20

425 lbs 490 lbs 650 lbs 795 lbs 925 lbs 795 lbs 1005 lbs

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Propersitepreparationrequiresthatthelayoutissquare.Usethemeasurementsonthechartprovidedto determinethecorrectspacingoftheposts(A&B).Thediagonalmeasurement(C)willensurethatthepergolaissquare.

Note: The measurements on the chart are from center to center of the posts.

Specs for post and beam layout

B (beams)

A (rafters)C

Existing houseExisting house Existing houseExisting house

B (beams)

B (beams)

A (rafters)C

Six post layoutFour post layout

4x4 Post wrappedw/ vinyl column

Shades @ +or- 12" apart

2x6 Rafters @ +or- 16" apart

Post BPost A

Elevation A

Elevation B

Post A & Borientation 2x8 Beams

2x8 Vinyl ledger board

Top size in feet

Rafter length including ends

in inches

Beam length including ends

in inches

# of posts # of double beams

Depth (A)in inches

Width (B)in inches

Diagonal (C)in inches

8x8 98 114 2 1 84 74 111.95

8x12 98 158 2 1 84 118 144.84

10x14 122 182 2 1 108 142 178.40

10x16 122 204 3 1 108 82 196.37

12x16 146 204 3 1 132 82 210.52

14x14 170 182 2 1 154 142 209.48

14x20 170 261 3 1 154 110.50 269.36

Specs and Dimensions

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Elevations

ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B

Hollow shades

4x4 Post8' 9"

8' 9"7' 6"

Vinyl column

Foundation by others

Foundation by others

Beam trim

Shade trim 2x6 Rafters w/ wood fillers

2x8 Beams w/ wood fillers

Rafter trim Hollow shades2x6 Rafters w/ wood fillers

Shade splice

1' wood fillerinside beams

Shades secured w/2.5" screws

Rafter clips securedw/ 1" screws

Rafters secured tobeams w/ rafter clips

Beams (& 1' filler) secured topost w/ 4" structural screws

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Thepostwiththehigh-windbracketshouldlookaspictured.

Attachthehigh-windbracket(C)usingthescrewsthatwereremovedinStep1.Thehigh-windbracketusesanadditional14screwsthatareincluded.

3

CA

Slidethehigh-windbracket(C)ontothebottomofthepost(A),makingsurethatitissnugagainstthebottom.

2

C

A

Ifyouhavechosentopurchasethehigh-windbrackets(C),removethescrewsintheexistingbrackets(B).Setbracketsasideandsaveallscrewsforlater.

x10

1 B

A

Optional High-Wind Bracket Pre-Assembly

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Markeachpostlocation.Eachmarkwillbethe exactcenteroftheposts.

1

Positionpost(A)andfootbracket(B)overmarkandtraceholesinbracket.

2a Standard bracket

B

A

1

2

Forhighwindareas,positionpost(A)andhigh-windbracket(C)overmarkandtraceholesinbracket.

1

2b Optional high-wind bracket

2

C

A

Support Post Installation

Usingthechartonpage8,determinepostlayout.

XX' X"XX' X"

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Optional high-wind bracket (1/2" drill bit)(not included)

3b

4

A

A

51

1

2EE

Drillholesusingthe3/16"concretedrillbit(V) provided.

Forhigh-windareas,usea1/2"concretedrill bit(notincluded)todrillholesaminimumof5"deep.

Positionwoodposts(A)sothattheyareparallelwitheachother.Usingastring,alignthetopsoftheposts.Thiswillensurethatwhenthebeamsareattached,theywillfitproperlyagainsttheposts.Note: The bottom of the posts may not be perfectly parallel. This is common and will not be visible once the vinyl columns are in place.

Positionwoodpostoverholesandplumbusingafourfootlevel.Ifneeded,usesuppliedwasherstoplumbposts.Note: The vinyl column covers bracket, this is your last opportunity to secure and plumb the posts.

3a Standard bracket(3/16" drill bit)

V

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Usefourconcretescrews(Z)tosecure.Tightensecurely.Do notproceedwithpostcoversuntil allwoodpostsareplumbandmountedsecurely.

x4

6c Optional high-wind bracket

AA Repeat Steps 2-6for remaining post.

7

Useconcretescrews/bolts(AA)tosecurebrackets.Tightensecurely.Do notproceedwithpostcoversuntilallwoodpostsareplumbandmountedsecurely.

Asanoption,additional1/2"x4"concretescrews/bolts(AA)canbeinstalled.

6a

x4

Z

x2

6b Optional bolts

AA

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Slidethelargebasetrimring(E)overthetopofthecolumnuntilitrestsontheconcretesurface.

Slideroundtrimring(F)downcolumnuntilitrestsontheraisedledge.

Slidevinylcolumn(D)overwoodpost.Fitlower portionofvinylcolumnoverwoodspacers,untilcoverrestssecurelyonconcretesurface.

10

E

11F

Unpackposttrimboxesandpositiontrimclosetoeachpostintheordershown.

9

E

G

F

H8

D

Post Trim Installation

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Slidetopsquarepostsleeve(H)overwoodpost.

Repeat Steps 10-13for remaining post.

14

Slidetoptrimring(G)overcolumn,makingsuretheroundedpartisfacingdownandthesquarepartisfacingup.

Thisishowthetopposttrimshouldlook.

13H

12G

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Hooktemporarybeamholder(BB)ontopofthesquarepostsleeve,facingdirectionofpost,whichwillbesupportingtheoppositeendofthebeam.Repeatforoppositepost.

16CC

DD

1

2

2

Thisishowthetemporarybeamholdershouldlookwhenitispositionedtoholdthebeamduringbeaminstallation.

Insertwoodblock(CC),makingsurethetwoholesinthewoodblockarefacingupward.Insertawoodpeg(DD)ineachhole.Repeatforoppositepost.

15

BB

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Slide7'woodbeaminsert(K)outuntil6"ofthefillerpieceisexposed.

2

19

1

Re-attachonesideofthelogoplatetothebeamwhichwillfacefront.

6"

18

K

Keeplogoplatewithscrews.

1172

J

K

Unwrapbeamsleeve(J)withtheSuncastlogo.Unscrewlogoandremove.Setlogoplateandgoldscrewsasidetobereattachedlater.

Beam Pre-Assembly

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21

1/4"

23 L

L

J

J

3"3"

x2

22 X

X

Measure3"fromthespliceonbothsides.Fastentwo1"screws(X)onthetopofbothbeams.

Forfrontfacingbeam,measuretheplacementoftheexistingscrewinthelogoplateandtransferthemeasurementtotheotherendofthelogoplate.Insertandtightenremainingscrew.

Unpackwoodbeaminserts(L).Slidewoodbeaminsertintohollowendsofbeamsleeve(J). Woodbeaminsertshouldbeflushwithendor recessed1/4".

20

1

2

J

Slipoppositebeamsleeve(J)overwoodbeam insert.(Forfrontfacingbeam,liftlogoplatewhileslidingbeamsleeveunderneath.)Theseamshouldbesnugwheretwosleevesmeet.

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25 7 1/4"

Measureandmarkaline71/4"infromtheendofbeam.Repeatonotherendofbeam.Note: Bottom edge of beam is determined by the logo plate orientation.

Repeat Steps 18-26 for remaining beam.

Note: Logo plate steps only apply to the beam

which will face front.

275"

1 1/2"

26

U

Measureandmarkholes5"and11/2"frombottomofbeam.Predrillholesmakingsurethattheholethatis11/2"fromtheedgeistowardsthebottomofthebeam.

24 6"X

Fastena1"screw(X)onthetopedgeofbeam, 6"fromtheendofthebeam.Note: Top edge of beam is determined by the logo plate orientation.

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Slide7'woodledgerboardinsert(K)outuntil6"ofthefillerpieceisexposed.Slipoppositeledgerboardsleeve(J)overwoodledgerboardinsert.Theseamshouldbesnugwheretwosleevesmeet.

Measure3"fromthespliceonbothsides.Fastentwo1"screws(X)onthetopoftheledgerboard.

Fastena1"screw(X)onthetopedgeofledgerboard,6"fromtheendoftheledgerboard.

Unpackwoodledgerboardinserts(L).Slidewoodledgerboardinsertintohollowendsofledgerboardsleeve(J).Woodledgerboardinsertshouldbeflushwithendorrecessed1/4".

1

2

6"28

K

J

3"3"

x2

29 X

X

1 1/2"

30 L

L

J

J

31 6"X

Ledger Board Pre-Assembly

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Applycementtotheflangeofendcap(GG).Promptlyinsertendcapintotheledgerboard(J)thatwillbeattachedtothehouse.Repeatfortheotherendoftheledgerboard(J).

Usingthechartonpage8,positiontheledgerboardagainsthousebelowwhereitwillbeattached.Markconcreteflooratbothendsoftheledgerboard.

Measureandmarkledgerboard21/2"fromtheend.Thisistheoutsideedgeoftherailmount(HH).Repeatforoppositeend.

Usinga4'leveltokeepitplumb,transferthemarktowheretheendoftheledgerboardwillbeattachedtothehouse.Repeatfortheoppositeend.

1

1

2

34

2 1/2"

35J

32

GG

GG

J

33

J

Beam Installation

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Attachonerailmount(HH)toeachendoftheledgerboardandonerailmountinthecenterovertheledgerboardsplice.Securewiththree1"screws(X)oneachmount.

Refertothecharttodeterminerailmountspacing.Usingatapemeasureandpencil,markthelocationofrailmounts.

Installremainingrailmounts(HH)usingthree 1"screws(X)oneachmount.

2

1

4

3x3

36

J

J

XII

II

X

X

X

X

37

1

1

2

X

HH

38Pergola Size Rafter Spacing(on center)

Number of Rafters

8x8 16 3/4" 6

8x12 16" 9

10x14 19" 9

10x16 17 3/8" 11

12x16 17 3/8" 11

14x14 19" 9

14x20 19 1/4" 13

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Placethetwobeams(J)thatwillbeattachedtothepostsnexttotheledgerboard.Usetherailmountsontheledgerboardandmarkthetwobeamsonbothsidesoftherailmount.

Attachrafterclips(FF)onthemarksofbothbeamsusingtwo1"screws(X)oneachclip.

1

1

2

J

J

39

1

1

2

40

X

FF

FF

42

Centerthebeamonthetwoposts,makingsurethatanequalamountofbeamprotrudespasteachpost.

41

J

Positiontwo8'stepladdersnexttotwoposts.Doublechecktheorientationofthetemporarybeam holdersandmakesuretheyarepositionedto supportthebeams.EnsuretheSuncastlogois facingoutwardandplacethebeam(J)ontothe temporarybeamholders.

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Usingthepre-drilledholesthatyoudrilledinStep26,drilla1/4"pilotholeintothepost.Thepilotholeshouldgothroughthepostvinylsleeveandintothewood1/4".

43

U

44

W

Makesurethatthebeamisrestingontopofthevinylcolumnandpressedsecurelyagainstthe 4"squareposts.Securewithtwo4"panheadscrews(W)throughthebeamandintothepost.Repeatonoppositeendofbeam.

Positionnextassembledbeam(J)onoppositesideofpost.Makesurethepre-drilledholesarefacingoutwardandtowardsthebottom.

Theinstalledbeamshouldlooklikethis.

45

J

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46

DD

CC

BB

1

23

1

47

I

I

H

Applycementtotheflangeofpostcover(I).Promptlyslippostcoveroverthetopofthetopsquarepostsleeve(H).Repeatforremainingposts.Note: It may be necessary to loosen the top of the beams to allow the cover to fit securely on post sleeve.

Removewoodpegs(DD)andslideoutwoodblocks(CC)toremovetemporarybeamholders(BB). Reinstallthem,asneeded,onremainingposts.

x4

48

1

Y

G

2

Holdthetoptrimring(G)againstthebeamsand flusharoundtheedges.Usingfour21/2"panheadscrews(Y),securetrimtobeams. Repeatforotherpost.

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42"

49N

P

1 1/2"50

XN

Inserta1"screw(X)11/2"fromtheendoftheraftersleeve(N).

Slideraftercollar(O)onto7'woodrafterinsert(P)sothathalfofitrestsontheraftersleeve(N).

Slideraftersleeve(N)over7'woodrafterinsert(P)untilthetwovinylsleevesaretouching.Inserta 1"screw(X)nexttothecollar.

Slidethe7'woodrafterinsert(P)outoftheraftersleeve(N)untilitprotrudes42".

Rafter Pre-Assembly

52

X

N

P

1

1

2

51

OP

N

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Linerafterupwithmarkonhouse.Ensuretherafterislevel,thenmarkthetopoftherafter.Repeatfor oppositeside.

1

1

2

5655

N

Positiontwostepladdersbetweenthepostandtheexistingstructure.Placeeachendofarafter(N)intotheoutermostrafterclipsonthebeams.

Atthispointintheassemblyprocess,alloftheposts,beams,andrafterclipsshouldbe permanentlyinstalled.Alloftheraftersshouldbeassembledandreadytobeinstalled.

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Rafter Installation

Repeat steps 49-52to assemble remaining

rafters.

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Layledgerboardagainsthousedirectlybelowwhereitwillbeattached.Determinestudlocations,markandpre-drillholesintotheledgerboard.Note: The ledger board needs to be attached to solid material behind the surface of the house.

Attachledgerboardtohouseusing5"ledgerboardscrews(II).Note: The ledger board should be attached securely, keeping the top of the ledger board the same height as the top of the rafter, and be able to hold the entire weight of the pergola. Depending on the exterior surface of the house, flashing may be needed to eliminate water penetration.

Usingfour1"screws(X),secureraftertotherailmounts.

Placeoneendoftherafterontopofthebeamsandslidetheotherendintotherailmount.

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1

2

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II

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60

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Beforemovingon,measurethebeamsattheseamtomakesurethespacingbetweenthebeamsis4".Ifneeded,temporarilyinserta4"spacerwhileattachingremainingrafters.

Placeoneendoftherafterontopofthebeamsandslidetheotherendintotherailmount.

Repeat steps 60-62to secure rafter to rail mount and rafter clips.

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Usingfour1"screws(X),secureraftertotherafterclips.

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X

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R

X2

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Slideanothershade(R)overshadesplice(T),untilitbuttsagainstexistingshade.Inserta1"screw(X)about1"fromendoftheshade.

Afterraftershavebeeninstalledthepergolashouldlooklikethis.

Slidetheshadesplice(T)halfwayintoshade(R).Inserta1"screw(X)about1"fromendoftheshade.

Positiontheremainingrafters,fittingtheminsidetherailmounts,andsecuringeach oneasyougo,untilallhavebeeninstalled.Secureoppositeendoftherafterstotherafterclipsontopofthebeam.

2

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TR

R

X

1

Shade Pre-Assembly

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Measureandmarkrafters121/8"fromthecenterofthefirstshadeforremainingshades.

Measure11/2"fromeachendoftheoutermostrafterstoestablishthelocationofthetwooutsideshades.

Priortofasteningtheshades,sighttheraftersandstraightenshadesasneeded.

Laythetwooutsideshades(R)ontopofrafters.Makesurethatthesplice(wherethetwoshadescometogether)isdirectlycenteredoverthemiddlerafter.

12 1/8"

12 1/8"12 1/8"

12 1/8" 12 1/8"X

X

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1 1/2"

1 1/2"

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R

Shade Installation

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Y

Afterpositioningtheshades,beginatthecornerandfastenshadesusing21/2"panheadscrews(Y).Ensurescrewsgothroughthetopoftheshadeandintotherafter.

Secure remainingshades to rafters.

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Decorative Trim Installation

73M

M

Applycementtoinsideringofbeamtrim(M).Promptlytapbeamtrimintoplace,sothattrimissnugandlevel.Repeatforremainingbeams.

Multi-purposecementisprovidedtoinstall decorativetrim.

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75S

S

74Q

Q

Applycementtoinsideringofshadetrim(S).Promptlytapshadetrimintoplace,sothattrimissnugandlevel.Repeatforremainingshades.

Applycementtoinsideringofraftertrim(Q).Promptlytapraftertrimintoplace,sothattrimissnugandlevel.Repeatforremainingrafters.

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Congratulations!Yourpergolaisnowreadytoenjoy.

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