ANCHOR OUTDOOR PergoStar Plus User manual

PergoStar PlusTM
Installation Instructions
REV. A
5/8/2023

This installation manual is to be used in conjunction
with the installation videos that can be found on
YouTube.com/@AnchorIndustries
All details and information provided on the subsequent
pages are of general nature and may not refer to your
specific project.
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•Extrusion Glossary
•Installation Tools
•Suggested Order of
Installation
•Assembly Instructions
•Documentation
•Frame & Fabric
•Motor & Lights
•Finishing Touches
•Maintenance & Care
•FAQ
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Contents

Extrusion
Glossary

Contents
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Extrusion Glossary
Posts, Supports & Lateral Beams Upright Insert Plus Gutter Gutter Vertical Fixation Gutter Horizontal Fixation
Rafter Polycarbonate Support Motor Support Eave Purlin Mid Purlin
Transmission Tube Transmission Tube Insert Transmission Shaft Wall Flashing Light Cover
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Installation
Tools

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Installation Tools
The following list details the minimum required tools to successfully install a Toscana
PergoStar PlusTM. Other tools may be required depending on your project location or
configuration.
1. Ladder(s)
2. Metric Tape Measure
3. Level
4. Metric Hex Key Set
5. Drill and/or Driver(s)
6. Extended Length Phillips #2 Bits
7. Ratchet Wrench and Deep ½” or 13mm Socket
8. Phillips Screwdriver
9. Wire Nuts or Similar
10. Caulk and Caulk Gun
11. Project Specific Anchors and Necessary Equipment to Install Anchors
Note: Anchors to the ground or wall are not supplied.
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Suggested
Order of
Installation

The following details the manufacturer’s suggested order of operations to successfully install your Pergostar. Though,
adjustments may be necessary depending on your specific project configuration or location.
1. Documentation. Locate and review the project pack list and customer detail drawing.These documents are located inside the
miscellaneous parts box inside a white envelope. Following the provided pack list, confirm that all components have been received.
2. Gutters*. Remove the gutter end plates.When multiple bays are present, it will be necessary to connect the gutters together using
the provided weldments and hardware.
3. Front Uprights*. Connect the front uprights to the gutters using the provided connection plate and hardware.
4. Rear Uprights*. Assemble the rear uprights and rear upright supports using the provided hardware.
5. Lateral Beams*. Connect the lateral beams to the gutter and upright assembly. For Gazebo configurations, connect the lateral
beam to the rear up right assembly by sliding the lateral beam over the insert and secure. For With Post configurations containing
lateral beams, remove the insert from the lateral beam end and mount to the desired location using the appropriate anchors. Once
mounted, attach the lateral beam and gutter assembly to the insert using the provided hardware.
6. Lateral Beam Uprights*. Connect the lateral beam uprights to the lateral beam using the provided hardware.
7. Rafters. Remove the rafter wall bracket and mount to the desired location using appropriate anchors (for gazebo configurations,
the wall bracket will be pre-mounted to the rear upright assembly. Connect the rafter to the wall bracket using the provided bolt.
Connect the rafter to the gutter and upright assembly using the provided bolt.
8. Trolley Location. Position the lead trolley in the middle of each rafter. Ensure the locations are the same across all rafters.
9. Motor Support Beam. Connect the motor support beam to the rafters in the appropriate location using the provided hardware.
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Suggested Order of Installation
Multiple Configurations
* Configuration Dependent
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10. Polycarbonate Support Beam. Connect the polycarbonate support beams to the rafters in the appropriate location(s) using
the provided hardware.
10. Transmission Tube. Connect the transmission tube to the rafters and motor using the provided hardware.
11. Synchronizing Tube. Adjust the position of the lead trolleys as needed using the synchronizing tube.
12. Lead Eave Purlin. Assemble the eave purlin onto the fabric using the appropriate caps and joints.Tension the fabric using the
provided hardware. Connect the eave purlin to the lead trolley (tighten the nut to the point where the purlin is slightly pushing
on the white trolley bushing).
13. Mid Purlins. One row at a time, assemble the mid purlin (s) onto the fabric using the appropriate caps and joints.Tension the
fabric using the provided hardware. Connect the mid purlin to the appropriate trolley (tighten the nut to the point where the
purlin is slightly pushing on the white trolley bushing). Repeat until all mid purlins have been assembled.When lights are included,
reference the customer information packet for the order in which the mid purlins should be installed.
15. Top Eave Purlin. Assemble the eave purlin onto the fabric using the appropriate caps and joints.Tension the fabric using the
provided hardware. Connect the eave purlin to the rafter wall plate using the provided hardware.
16. Program. Program the motor and the lights (if applicable) using the instructions detailed in this instruction manual.
15. Frame Covering. Attach the frame covering to the pergola using the provided hardware.
16. Wall Flashing*. Attach the wall flashing above the rafters using the appropriate anchors.
15. Finishing Touches. Place the purlin end caps on each purlin. Attach the gutter end plates.Adjust lead trolleys as needed using
the synchronizing tube.
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Suggested Order of Installation
Multiple Configurations, Continued
* Configuration Dependent
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Assembly
Instructions
Documentation

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Navigating Supplied Documentation
Pack List,Tags & Box Labels
Inside your pergola’s miscellaneous
parts box, you will be supplied with
a white packet containing pertinent
documents and drawings to your
project.
Within this packet you will find a
document labeled “TOSCANA BY
ANCHOR –PACK LIST” which will
detail how many of each item you
received and how they are tagged.
This will help to quickly identify each
part on site.
Each box received will also be
tagged with a label that will identify
which type of parts and quantities
are inside.
Project Specific Details
Part Tags
Box Labels
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Navigating Supplied Documentation
Customer Detail Drawing
Within the customer information
packet, you will find a document
labeled “CUSTOMER DETAIL”. This
drawing will aid in identifying parts
and provide you with critical
measurements to ensure your
pergola is properly installed.
Note: Information and location of information will vary
based on the specifics of your project.
Example Part Tag
General Location
of Motor
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Navigating Supplied Documentation
Lighting Detail Drawing
Within the customer information
packet, you will find a document
labeled “LIGHTING DETAIL”. This
drawing will aid in the identifying the
order in which the mid purlins need
to be installed. If multiple light
circuits are present, this will be
noted.
Note: Information and location of information will vary
based on the specifics of your project.
Example Part Tag Direction of Purlin Wiring
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Assembly
Instructions
Frame & Fabric

Your Pergostar will contain some or all of the
assemblies shown on the subsequent pages. Prior to
assembly, it is beneficial to identify which configuration
your specific pergola contains.
The table below is included in each of the subsequent
assembly pages and will help identify which assembly
may be present for each type of pergola configuration.
GZ = Gazebo
WP = With Post
BW = Between Walls
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Configuration
GZ WP BW
X X
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Gutters
Prepare Gutter
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Prepare the gutter assembly for
installation by first removing the
four M3.5 bolts and gutter end
plates. Remove the gutter vertical
cover and M8 bolts if present. Set
these plates and hardware aside.
Configuration
GZ WP BW
X X
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Gutters
Connect Gutter Joints
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When multiple gutter pieces are present, connect the
intermediate joints using the supplied union plates and
M8 hardware. Remove the gutter vertical cover and M8
hardware if present. Set these plates and hardware aside.
Note: All weldments and hardware for this connection can be found partially assembled on
an end of an intermediate gutter.
Configuration
GZ WP BW
X X
Side View
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Front Uprights
Connect Uprights to Gutter Assembly
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Connect the front uprights to the gutter assembly by
connecting the upright horizontal connection plates to
the gutter union plates using the provided M8 hardware.
If lateral beams are not present, re-attach the gutter
vertical cover to the gutter assembly using the provided
M8 hardware.
Configuration
GZ WP BW
X X
Side View
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Rear Uprights
Connect Rear Uprights with Supports
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Join the rear upright assemblies by sliding the rear upright
supports over the rear upright support inserts. Secure in
place using the provided self tapping screws. Snap the light
covers into the rear upright supports.
Note: Two Rear Upright Supports present per bay.
Configuration
GZ WP BW
X
Top-Down View
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