Arboria Pyramid Trellis User manual

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Pyramid Trellis
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
8
PRELIMINARIES
Solid Cedar Cap Piece (1)
Triangular Trellis Panels (4)
1
2
• Phillips screwdriver (electric driver recommended)
If you wish to paint or stain your trellis...
IF YOU PLAN TO PAINT:
WORKAREA
A clean, flat work surface (floor, sidewalk, driveway or benchtop) is
preferred for Step 1.
PLEASE NOTE: While screw holes are pre-drilled, there are no
pilot holes in the wood into which the screws are to be driven. This
is because cedar accepts screws very easily and we want to ensure
that each screw gets maximum “bite”. Be sure to hold both pieces
of wood firmly in position when starting each screw. Make sure you
are driving them in straight, particularly into the edges of the corner
support pieces.
HARDWARE
- 1 5/8” Wood screws (28)
1
2
445.35.41
8/04

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STEP 1: ATTACHING THE FIRST SIDE TO THE PYRAMID CAP
Place the solid cedar pyramid cap on its side on your work surface. Place the “point” of one triangular trellis panel on top of
the connector stub at the base of the pyramid, with the cross-members on the underside of the trellis panel (facing down).
Line up the right edge of the right-hand side of the trellis piece so that it is exactly flush with the right side of the connector
stub (see Diagram 1). The left edge of the left-hand side of the trellis piece should be flush with the left edge of the pyramid
( not the connector stub!).
Start screws in the two holes at the top of the trellis piece.
DIAGRAM 1
Connector
stub
Right edge of frame
flush with edge of
connector stub
Connector
stub
Holes down
left edge
Holding the trellis end firmly against the base of the pyramid cap and with its right edge flush to the connector stub, drive
in the right-hand screw. Then drive in the left screw, again keeping a snug fit.

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STEP 2: ATTACHING THE SECOND SIDE PANEL
STEP 3: COMPLETING THE ASSEMBLY
Stand the first frame, with pyramid cap attached, onto its base. Place a second frame, with cross-members inward, on its
left. Leaning the two tops together, let the upper end of the second panel rest against the connector stub. You will see that
they can now stand unsupported (see Diagram 2).
Moving around to face the second side frame, line up its top right edge against the side of the first frame, with the pyramid
cap resting on the top (Diagram 2).
Holding the two sides firmly in this position,
drive the right-hand screw into the connector
stub. Then drive the second screw, taking care to
hold the pyramid snugly against the frame top.
Holding the two trellis pieces firmly
together at the corner and squarely
aligned, drive a screw through the
uppermost hole along the left side of
the first piece into the edge of the
second panel. This will provide some
stiffness as you complete the
assembly.
DIAGRAM 2
Outside edges flush
Hold
edges
together
Drive
screw
squarely
into edge
First
frame
Second
frame
Add the remaining two trellis panels in the same manner. You can secure the sides together at the corners as you progress
or wait until all sides have been attached to the cap.
NOTE: This pyramid is sufficiently sturdy for its purpose of supporting growing plants, but it is not intended to support
concentrated weight on its cross-members. IT SHOULD NOT BE CLIMBED ON!
While pyramids are inherently stable, we recommend anchoring your trellis in place. The easiest way is to tie it to at least
two stakes at the corners.

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3841 N. Columbia Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97217
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