Forever Redwood SMALL ARCHED OPEN SKY PERGOLAS User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
SMALL ARCHED OPEN SKY PERGOLAS
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CONTENT OF BOXES
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Drawing
Hurricane
Gale Wind
Standard
Description
Posts
Single Supports
Supports with
In-Between Blockings
Arched Rafters
Main Knee Braces
Secondary Knee Braces
Slats
Boots
If ordered.
Standard, Gale Wind or
Hurricane Anchors Bases.
If ordered.
Qty.
Will vary
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
No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Drawing
Description
½´´ X 3 ½´´ Anchor Bolts
(To attach the anchor bases to the ground).
5/16´´ X 3´´ Lag Bolts
(To attach the anchor bases to the posts).
3/8´´ X 6´´ Bolts
(To attach the supports to the posts. / To
attach the supports together. / To attach the
main knee braces to the supports).
3/8´´ X 5´´ Bolts
(To attach the arched rafters to the posts).
3´´ Deck Screws
(To attach the arched rafters to the
supports. / To attach the slats to the arched
rafters. / To attach the boots to the posts).
3/8´´ X 7´´ Bolts
(To attach the knee braces to the posts).
5/16´´ X 4 ½´´ Bolts
(To attach the secondary knee braces to the
arched rafters).
Note: Dimensions of your hardware will vary depending on size.

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No.
.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DESCRIPTION
Posts
Single Supports
Supports with
In-Between Blockings
Arched Rafters
Main Knee Braces
Secondary Knee Braces
Slats
Boots
Anchor Bases
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”).
Step 1: Install the anchor base (9) with ½´´ X 3 ½´´ anchor bolts (to concrete surface) or lag bolts (to wood surface) (A). 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 a 5/16´´ X 3´´ lag bolts (B) to attach
each post to its respective anchor base.
Step 2: Attach the single supports (2) to the posts with 3/8´´ x 6´´ bolts (C). Each part has a series of numbers that indicate where
to attach the part with the corresponding number.
All options of posts (No posts decorative trim, vertical posts decorative trim and horizontal posts decorative trim)
will be installed in the same way.
1
1
1
1
2
2
5/16´´ X 3´´ Lag Bolts
10
3/8´´ X 6´´ Bolts

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Step 3: Put up the supports with in-between blocking (3), into the post notches as shown and attach to the posts with the single
support bolts. Each part has a series of numbers that indicate where to attach the part with the corresponding number.
Step 4: Attach the single supports (2) to the supports with in-between blocking (3), use 3/8´´ x 6´´ bolts (C). The quantity of bolts
depends on the length of the supports.
3
3
3/8´´ X 6´´ Bolts

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Step 5: Attach the perimeter arched rafters (4) to the posts with 3/8´´ x 5´´ bolts (D) and to the supports with 8´´ x 3´´ deck screws
(E). Each part has a series of numbers that indicate where to attach the part with the corresponding number.
Step 6: Attach the main knee braces (5) to the supports with 3/8´´ x 6´´ bolts (C) and to the posts with 3/8´´ x 7´´ bolts (F). Each
part has a series of numbers that indicate where to attach the part with the corresponding number.
4
4
3/8´´ X 5´´ Bolts
3/8´´ X 7´´ Bolts
3´´ Deck Screws
3/8´´ X 6´´ Bolts
5
5
5
5

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Step 7: Attach the secondary knee braces (6) to the arched rafters with 5/16´´ x 4 ½´´ bolts (G) and to the posts with 3/8´´ x 7´´
bolts (F). Each part has a series of numbers that indicate where to attach the part with the corresponding number.
Step 8: Use 8´´ x 3´´ deck screws (E) to attach the rest of arched rafters (4) to the supports. Each part has a series of numbers that
indicate where to attach the part with the corresponding number.
3/8´´ X 7´´ Bolts
5/16´´ X 4 ½´´ Bolts
6
3´´ Deck Screws
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6

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Step 9: Use 8´´ x 3´´ deck screws (E)to attach each slat (7) to the arched rafters. Each part has a series of numbers that indicate
where to attach the part with the corresponding number.
Step 10: Finally, attach the boots (8) to the posts with 8´´ x 3´´ deck screws (E). Each part has a series of numbers that indicate
where to attach the part with the corresponding number.
3´´ Deck Screws
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
3´´ Deck Screws
8
8
8
8

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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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HOW TO REMOVE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TRIM FROM THE POST?
Step 1: First remove the deck screws to remove the boots of the post.
Step 2: Loosen the nut on the bolt rafter.
Don´t add the lag bolt over
the trim piece initially.

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Step 3: The bolt of the post and the knee brace must be flush with the post.
Step 4: Swing the knee brace aside. After that, remove the trim.
Note: The dimensions of the trim are standard, adjust if necessary.
Bolt.