Forever Redwood THE GABLE PERGOLA User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
THE GABLE PERGOLA
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NOTE: Assembly is best done by two people. To assemble your product, you need a Hammer, a Ratch or a wrench and if
required a Drill.
PROCESS TO INSTALL THE HARDWARE PROVIDED.
Required Tools (Are not included in your hardware packing).
To install the bolts.
Insert the carriage bolts into the holes and lightly tap with a hammer until the square neck fit in the wood piece and the bolt
head must flush with the wood piece. Finally, place the washer and the nut and carefully tighten it using a ratchet with the
necessary socket or a wrench.

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To install the lag bolts.
Place the washers in their lag bolts. After that, insert the lag bolts into the holes and carefully tighten it using a ratchet with
the necessary socket.
Use the washers only for the Wood Pieces.
To install the deck screws.
Insert the deck screws into the holes and carefully tighten it using a drill.

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CONTENT OF BOXES
Qty.
Description
Drawings
No.
4
Posts
1
2
Single Supports
2
2
Support In-Between
Blocking
3
4
Main Knee Braces
4
Top In-Between Blocking
5
3
Roof Trusses
6
4
Tie Beam
6.1
3
Strus
6.2
6
Secondary Knee Braces
7
1
Ridge Beam.
8
4
Rafter Supports
9
16
Rafters
10
14
Secondary Rafters
11
42
Purlins
12
1
Ceiling Fan
13
4
Boots
14
4
Anchor Bases
15

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CONTENT OF BOXES
Qty.
Description
Drawings
No.
6
Metal Plaque -A
16
2
Metal Plaque -B
17
HARDWARE LIST
Qty.
Desciption
Drawing
No.
48
5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts
LB1
12
3/8”x 3”Lag Bolts
LB2
12
3/8” x 12” Lag Bolts
LB3
168
3/8” x 1 ½” Lag Bolts
LB4
26
3/8” x 8” Bolts
BL1
10
3/8” x 12”Bolts
BL2
12
3/8” x 7”Bolts
BL3
2
3/8” x 11” Bolts
BL4
274
3” Deck Screws
DS1
32
4” Deck Screws
DS2
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.
Note: Dimensions of your hardware will vary depending on size.

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DESCRIPTION
No.
Posts
1
Single Supports
2
Support In-Between Blockings
3
Main Knee Braces
4
Top In-Between Blocking
5
Roof Trusses
6
Tie Beam
6.1
Struts
6.2
Secondary Knee Braces
7
Ridge Beam
8
Support Rafters
9
Rafters
10
Secondary Rafters
11
Purlins
12
Ceiling Fan
13
Boots
14
Anchor Bases
15
Metal Plaque -A
16
Metal Plaque -B
17

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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.
6
1
1
1
1
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
12
12
10
10
10
10
9
9
8
7
7
6
13
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
17
16
17
7

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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 (14). 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 5/16” x 3” lag bolts (LB1) to attach each post to its respective anchor base.
Step 2: Attach the single supports (2) to the posts (1) with 3/8” x 8”bolts (BL1). Check the marked numbers on each single
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.
B1
BL1
Must be flush with the posts.
A3
A1
A4
14
LB1
A2
B4

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Step 3: Place the supports with support in between blocking (3) into the post notches. After that, return to the bolts described in
the step 2 and tighten fully. Check the marked numbers 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 single supports (2) to the supports with in-between blocking (3), use 3/8” x 8”bolts (BL1).
BL1
B2
B3

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Step 5: Attach the main knee braces (4) to the supports (2,3) with 3/8” x 8” bolts (BL1) and to the posts (1) with 3/8” x 12” bolts
(BL2). Check the marked numbers on each main knee brace and place as drawings shown.
Step 6: Attach the top in-between blocking (5) to the supports in-between blocking (2,3) with 3” deck screws (DS1). Check the
marked numbers on each top and place as drawings shown
DS1
BL1
BL2
C3
C2
C4
C1
5

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Step 7: Attach the Plaques in the Flower (16)to the lateral tie beams (6.1)with 3/8”x 1 ½” lag bolts (LB4) and to the struts (6.2).
Step 8: Attach the Plaques in the Flower (16)to the central tie beam (6.1) with 3/8”x 1 ½” lag bolts (LB4) and to the struts (6.2).
LB4
LB4
LB4
LB4

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Step 9: Attach the roof truss (6) to the posts (1) with 3/8”x 7” bolts (BL3) and to the supports (2,3) with 3” deck screws (DS1).
Check the marked numbers on each roof truss and place as drawings shown.
Step 10: Attach the secondary knee brace (7) to the roof truss (6) with 3/8” x 7” bolts (BL3) and use 3/8” x 12” bolts (BL2) to
attach the secondary knee brace (7) to the posts (1). Check the marked numbers on each secondary knee brace and place as
drawings shown.
DS1
BL2
BL1
BL3
D1
D3
C8
C7
C6
C5

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Step 11: Use 3/8” x 3” lag bolts (LB2) to attach the metal plaque -B (17) to the support in-between blocking (3). Check the
marked numbers on each metal plaque -B and place as drawings shown.
Step 12: Use 3/8” x 3” lag bolts (LB2) to attach the roof truss (6) to the metal plaques -B (17). Check the marked numbers on
each roof truss and place as drawings shown.
LB2
LB2
17
D2

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Step 13: Use 3” deck screws (DS1) to attach the ridge beam (8) to the roof trusses (6). After that use 3/8” x 12” lag bolts (LB3)
to attach support rafter (9) to the support in-between blocking (3). Check the marked numbers on each ridge beam and place as
drawings shown.
Step 14: Attach the rafter (10)to the ridge beam (8) with 4” deck screws (DS2) and to the support rafters (9) with 3”deck
screws (DS1). Check the marked numbers on each rafter and place as drawings shown.
DS1
G1
DS1
E1
LB3
DS2
F1
F4
F3
F2
G8
G16
G9

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Step 15: Attach the secondary rafter (11) to the purlins (12) with 3” bolts (DS1). Check the marked numbers on each purlin
and place as drawings shown.
Step 16: Attach the ceiling fan (13) to the roof truss (6) with 3/8” x 11” bolts (BL4). Check the marked numbers on each ceiling
fan and place as drawings shown.
I1
DS1
J1
I7
I16
I8

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Step 17: Finally, Attach the boot (14)to the posts (1) with 3” deck screws (DS1). Check the marked numbers on each boot and
place as drawings shown.
This completes the Gable 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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