Forever Redwood ILLUMINATI PORCH PAVILION User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
ILLUMINATI PORCH PAVILION
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CONTENT OF BOXES
Description
Drawing
No.
Post
1
Support
2
Supports with in-
between blocking
3
Roof trusses
4
Main knee braces
5
Secondary knee braces
6
Ridge beam
7
Rafters
8
Ridge beam cover top
9
Canal
10
Canal cover top
11
rafter reinforcement
12
polycarbonate
13
Boots
14
Metal plaques
15
High wind anchor bases
16
Note: Part numbers in the Content of Boxes Table are for reference only. These do not match to the numbers
marked on the parts sent.

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HARDWARE LIST
Description
Drawing
No.
3/8´´ X 3´´ lag bolts
LB1
3/8” X 6 ½” bolts
BL1
3/8” X 10” bolts
BL2
2 ½” deck screws
DS1
3” deck screws
DS2
1 ¼” deck screws
DS3
6” deck screws
DS4
4” deck screws
DS5
Note: Dimensions of your hardware will vary depending on size.

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DESCRIPTION
No.
Post
1
Support
2
Supports with in-between
blocking
3
Roof trusses
4
Main knee braces
5
Secondary knee braces
6
Ridge beam
7
Rafters
8
Ridge beam cover top
9
Canal
10
Canal cover top
11
rafter reinforcement
12
polycarbonate
13
Boots
14
Metal plaques
15
High wind anchor bases
16

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Note: Part numbers in the Drawing are for reference only. These do not match to the numbers marked on the parts sent.

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NOTE: In order to know where the post needs to be placed, check the numbers on them. If the post is not marked, then place the
single Supports on the ground to locate the markings for each post position and clearly set your bearings. (“Don´t attach yet, only
place them on the ground to begin with”).
Note: Before install the anchor bases make sure that the ground is level using a carpenter's level or hydro-level (water level).
Step 1: Install the anchor bases (16). Please see the “How to anchor your pergola document” for all details. Set your post (1) in
the saddle of the anchor bases. Drill a ø ¼´´ hole in the post prior to anchoring to facilitate the ratcheting of the hardware. After
that, use 3/8´´ X 3´´ lag bolts (LB1)to attach each post to its respective anchor base. (16).
Step 2: Use 3/8”X 6 ½” bolts (BL1)with washer and nuts to attach the single supports (2) to the posts. Check the marked on
each support and place as drawings shown.
Note: Don’t completely tighten yet the bolts –you will need the install the supports with in between blocking first.
A-3
A-4
A-1
A-2
B-4
B-1
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3/8”x 3” Lag Bolts
BL1

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Step 3: Attach the single supports to the supports with in-between blocking (3), use 3/8” X 6 ½” bolts (BL1) with washer and
nuts. After that, return to the bolts described in the step 3 and tighten fully.Check the marked on each support with in-between
blocking and place as drawings shown.
Note: put silicone in joints of the supports with in-between blocking.
Step 4: Attach the main knee braces (5) to the supports with 3/8” X 6 ½” bolts (BL1) with washer and nuts and to the posts with
3/8”x 10”bolts (BL2). Check the marked on each main knee brace and place as drawings shown.
`
C-6
`
C-3
B-2
B-3
C-2
C-7
BL1
BL1
BL2

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Step 5: Attach the metal plaques (15) to the supports with 3/8” x 3” lag bolts (LB1).
Step 6: Attach the perimeter Roof Trusses (4) to the posts with 3/8” x 6 ½” bolts (BL1) with washer and nuts. Check the marked
numbers on each roof truss and place as drawings shown.
D-3
BL1
LB1
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Step 7: Attach the roof trusses (4) to the metal plaques (15) with 3/8” x 3” lag bolts (LB1). Check the marked numbers on each
roof trusses and place as drawings shown.
Step 8: Attach the perimeter Roof Trusses (4) to the posts with 3/8” x 6 ½” bolts (BL1) with washer and nuts. Check the marked
numbers on each roof truss and place as drawings shown.
D-2
LB1
D-1
BL1

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Step 9: Attach the Secondary knee braces (6) to the roof trusses (4) with 3/8” x 6 ½” bolts (BL1) with washer and nuts and to
the posts with 3/8” x 10” bolts (BL2). Check the marked on each secondary knee brace and place as drawings shown.
Step 10: Attach the ridge beam (7) to the roof trusses (4) with 2 ½” deck screws (DS1). Check the marked on each ridge beam
and place as drawings shown.
C-1
C-4
C-5
C-8
E-2
E-1
DS1
BL1
BL2

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Step 11: Use 2 ½” deck screws (DS1) to attach the rafters (8) to the ridge beam (7) and to the supports with 3” deck screws
(DS2). Check the marked on each rafter and place as drawings shown. (F-1 at F-16).
Step 12: Use 3” deck screws (DS2) to attach the canal (10) to the rafter (8) and to the roof trusses (4). Check the marked on each
canal and place as drawings shown.
i-2
i-18
F-1
F-16
DS1
DS2
DS2

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Step 13: Attach the rafter reinforcement (12) to the rafters (8) with 3´´ deck screws (DS2). Check the marked on each rafter
reinforcement and place as drawings shown.
Step 14: Put the rain guard (13) from the bottom to the top, the overlapping between these it will be of 2”. After that, use 1 ¼”
deck screws (DS3) with neoprene washers to attach the polycarbonate (14) to the canal (12). Check the marked numbers on each
polycarbonate and place as drawings shown.
G-1
G-12
13
2’’ Overlapping
DS2
DS3

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Step 15: Put exterior clear silicone on the polycarbonate joins and metal tape 48mm x 50m.
Step 16: Attach the canal cover top (11) to the canal (10) with 3” deck screws (DS2). Check the marked numbers on each
polycarbonate cover top and place as drawings shown.
Silicone and metal
tape
DS2
J-1
J-12

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Step 17: Attach the ridge beam cover top (9) to the ridge beam (12) with 6” deck screws (DS4). Check the marked numbers on
each polycarbonate cover top and place as drawings shown.
Step 18: Attach the canal cover top (11) to the ridge beam cover top (9) with 4” deck screws (DS5).
DS4
DS5
K-1
K-2

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Step 19: Finally, attach the boots (14)to the posts with 3”deck screws (DS2).
This completes the Pergola assembly. Hope you enjoy your set for many decades. If you ever have a problem or a question,
don't hesitate to call us (866 332 2403) or email us. We are here to support you.
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DS2