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LifeRoom Optima Installation Manual
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LifeRoom Optima Sidewall Framing…page 29
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Optima Patio Cover
Installation Guide

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STEP 1A: Attaching the
Hanging Rail & Channel Select
which attachment method OPTION
#1, #2 or #3. (NOTE: if mounting to
a masonry wall, the anchors are
NOT INCLUDED).
STEP 1B: Select the area on the wall or
Fascia for the Hanging Rail. Using a chaulkline, snap
a level line.
STEP 1C: NOTE: Roof Panels must have a
minimum of 1/2" per foot of slope for the
length of your roof panel to allow for water
drainage. If you can get more pitch, DO IT.
STEP 1D: If attaching per OPTION #1, mark
the location of your roof truss ends on the
fascia board. If OPTIONS #2 or #3, mark the
location of your wall studs on the wall.
STEP 1E: Hold up the Hanging Rail and
transfer the marks of the truss ends or wall
studs to the front side of the Hanging Rail in
the center.
STEP 1F: At each mark, drill a 3/16" hole
through the center of the Hanging Rail.

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STEP 1G: Attaching the
Hanging Rail & Channel
(continued) Set the Hanging Rail
against fascia board or wall, and
fasten using the #12x3" SMS screws
through the fascia board into the
truss ends or wall studs.
STEP 1H-1: After the Hanging Rail is
fastened, run a bead of sealant along the top
of the Hanging Rail and caulk all the screw
heads.
STEP 1H-2: Ensure you have 2 screws
within 4” of each end of the Hanging Rail.

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STEP 2A: 3” Edge Beam
Preparation: Set two pieces of
the 3" Edge Beam (#F) on a
smooth flat surface, being careful
not to scratch them.
STEP 2B: Mark the Edge Beam Splice
at 12” and slide into one Edge Beam (#F)
to the 12” mark. Then, slide the 2nd Edge Beam
over the Splice and butt up against the first Beam.
STEP 2C: Take one Top Post Bracket and
center it over the butt joint of the 2 Edge
Beams. Fasten using 2 #14x1-1/4” tek screws
through the face of the Top Post Bracket into
one Edge Beam, and then into the Beam Splice (#G).

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STEP 2D: 3” Edge Beam
Preparation continued: Make
sure both halves of the Beam are
straight. Then, fasten through the
Top Post Bracket into the second
Beam, and then into the Beam Splice
using 2 #14x1-1/4 tek screws.
STEP 2E: Rotate the beam over twice,
making sure the beam is straight, then
fasten repeating steps C & D, fastening
through the Top Post Bracket (#I) into both
the Edge Beams and the Beam Splice (#G).
STEP 2F: Rotate the beam over once, so the
Top Post Bracket legs are up. Then, fasten 2
#14x1-1/4" tek screws into each 3" Edge
Beam (4 total).

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STEP 2G: Edge Beam Preparation (continued): Rotate the beam one time.
Butt the measuring tape to the Top Post Bracket (#I) and measure to the left ___"
then move measuring tape to the other side of bracket and measure to the right ___.“
NOTE: refer to the front view LAYOUT SHEET for your size Patio Cover Critical
Post Spacing measurements, adding 3/16" to the post bracket spacing measurement
and location of the Top Post Bracket (#I).

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STEP 3A: Marking the Edge
Beam & the Hanging Channel
Set the 3" Edge Beam and Hanging
Channel together as shown on a flat
non-abrasive surface, making sure
the right ends are even; then, tape
the ends together.
STEP 3B: Hook the measuring tape on the end and mark the Edge Beam and Hanging
Channel at 12 3/8“, 24 3/8”, 36 3/8” and so on, marking every 12” with a pencil. Mark
the Edge Beam on the backyard-facing front side. These marks will be the CENTER
marks of the mated Roof Panels. The Roof Panels need to be squeezed slightly to line-
up the mated Roof Panel joints to the marks. This is a CRITICAL step when installing
the Roof Panels.

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STEP 4A: Measuring, Leveling,
Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J)
Radius Corners to Edge Beam
(#F) NOTE: the bottom of the 3" Edge
Beam (#F) should never be lower than
80”. Place a level on the front edge of
the slab to determine which is the
LOW Side (the left side or the right
side). After determining the LOW side,
measure from the slab up to the
bottom of the Hanging Channel (#B)
on that LOW side.
STEP 4B: Subtract 3 ½” from
your measurement AND a
minimum 1/2" per foot of your roof
panels. If your roof panels are 10ft
= 5" OR if roof panels are 12ft = 6“.
Example: if you bought a 12 feet
deep x 22 feet wide LifeRoom
Optima and you measured 98” to
the bottom of Hanging Channel,
98" - 3-1/2" = 94 1/2“. Then 94-1/2"
- 6" = 88 ½”. Cut your first post to
this measurement.
STEP 4C: Slip the first Post tightly
over the Top Post Bracket (#I),
fastening through the Post into the
internal bracket leg, using 4 #14 x
1-1/4" tek screws evenly spaced on
both sides.

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STEP 4E: Person #1 tells person #2 to raise or lower the 3x3 Edge Beam to get it
level. When it is level, person #2 will mark along the bottom of the Beam onto the
Post. Cut the post under the line marked. Repeat STEP 3-D to fasten the Post (#J) to
the Edge Beam (#F).
STEP 4D: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius
Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Place a ladder at the first End Post for
Person #1. Place second ladder near the opposite end for person #2 as shown. Stand
up the attached Post and Front Edge Beam assembly while person #2 is holding the
Front Edge Beam LEVEL and also holding a POST against the Edge Beam.

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STEP 4G: Once the Edge Beam assembly is LEVEL, take a third Post, hold it against
the Edge Beam in the center location near the Top Post Bracket (#I), and mark a line
on the post along the bottom of the beam. Cut the post above the marked line.
Repeat STEP 4-C to fasten the Post (#J) to the Edge Beam (#F). If you have more than
3 posts, repeat STEP 4-G for the remaining Posts.
STEP 4F: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius
Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Using ladders and/or your building
buddies, hold the assembly of the 2 posts and Edge Beam upright. Then, double check
to ensure the Edge Beam is LEVEL. If it is not LEVEL, cut one of your posts to make
that adjustment.

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STEP 4H: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius
Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Lay down the Edge Beam and Post
Assembly. Insert the Bottom Post Bases (K) into the bottom of each Post (#J). Fasten
through the side of Posts into the internal legs of the bottom base with 4 #14 x 1-1/4"
tek screws on both sides of the Posts.

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STEP 5A: Setting First
and Last Roof Panels
(#A) Carefully unpack and
lift out two roof panels. Set
the Roof Panels on saw
horses carefully so as not
to scratch the bottom
sides.
STEP 5B: See drawings at right. Measure
and mark the REAR SIDE of the Post
locations. If you have 10’ roof panels
measure and mark 8’ 9”. If you have 12’
roof panels measure and mark 10’ 9". Mark
Post locations out from house wall for the
first and last Post. Then, pop a chaulkline,
connecting the first and last marks.

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STEP 5C: Setting First & Last Roof Panels (continued) Stand up the Edge
Beam and Post Assembly, tying Posts to the ladders or with help from a few
building buddies. Square up the left end of the Edge Beam with the left end of the
Hanging Rail on the house. Set the Posts in front of your post chaulkline.
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STEP 5D: Setting First Roof & Last Panels Make sure the RIGHT end of the
3" Edge Beam (#F) is square with the RIGHT end of the Hanging Channel (#B) at
the house. Slide the first Roof Panel into the Hanging Channel tightly against the
Foam Weatherstripping
with the FEMALE lock of Roof Panel on the RIGHT, having
the RIGHT edge of Roof Panel FLUSH with the right end of the 3" Edge Beam.

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STEP 5E: Setting the First & Last
Roof Panels (continued)The pre-
punched holes in the Roof Panel
should be lined-up with the screw
groove in the bottom leg of the
Hanging Channel. Use one #10x3/8"
SMS to fasten the first section of roof
panel to the Hanging Channel as
shown.
STEP 5F: Using a 4' level, plumb level the front side of the Post while the Post is
set in front of the chaulk line. Use a framing square against the roof panel inside
the hanging channel to make sure the right Female edge of roof panel is square
with the right end of the 3" Edge Beam. If not square, move the Edge Beam and
Posts to be square and lined-up properly. Then, fasten the first section of the Roof
Panel to the 3" Edge Beam using one #10x3/4 tek screw. DO NOT anchor the
Post bottom yet.
STEP 5G: Take the second Roof Panel to
the far left end of the Hanging Channel
and 3" Edge Beam. Line-up the left male
side of Roof Panel with the end of the 3"
Edge Beam. The pre-punched holes in the
Roof Panel should be lined up with the
screw groove in the bottom leg of the
HANGING CHANNEL. Use ONE
#10x3/8" SMS to fasten the last section of
roof panel to the Hanging Channel. Do not
anchor the Post bottom yet.

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STEP 5H: Using a 4' level, plumb level
the front side of the Post while the
Post is set in front of the chaulkline.
Have the left male edge of roof panel
in line with the left end of the 3" Edge
Beam. Then, fasten the last section of
the roof panel to the 3" Edge Beam
using one #10x3/4 tek screw. Do not
anchor the Post bottom yet.
STEP 6A: Running the Roof
Panels & Pre-formed Flashing Take
the third Roof Panel, starting on the
RIGHT end, having FEMALE lock on
the right side.
STEP 6B Set the FEMALE lock on top
of the MALE lock of the first panel.
Raise both panels upward so the
bottoms almost touch making a V, then
slowly lower them to lock together.
Check to make sure they are locked
together, then slide the new Roof Panel
into the Hanging Channel tightly
against the Foam Weatherstripping.

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STEP 6C: Running the Roof
Panels & Pre-formed Flashing
(continued) The pre-punched holes
in the Roof Panel should be lined-up
with the screw groove in the bottom
leg of the Hanging Channel (#B). It is
CRITICAL to align the CENTER of
the MATED ROOF PANEL SEAM
with the 12" marks made on the
Hanging Channel (#B) from STEP 1.
Use one #10x3/8" sms to fasten the
first section of Roof Panel to the
Hanging Channel.
STEP 6D: It is CRITICAL to align the
CENTER of the MATED ROOF PANEL
SEAM with the 12" marks made on the
3” Edge Beam (#F) from STEP 1. Then,
fasten the Roof Panel to the 3" Edge
Beam (#F) using one #10x3/4 tek screw
through BOTH sections of each Roof
Panel.
STEP 6E: Now that you have 3
Roof Panels started on the right side,
take one Pre-formed Flashing, holding
it upright so the 5/16” leg is aligned
into the Flashing Groove in the
Hanging Rail. Slowly lower the
Flashing down to the Roof Panel.
Bend the tabs downward to go into
the Roof Panel grooves to block
leaves. NOTE: If the tabs do not line-up into the Roof
Panel, check your 12” spacing marks.

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STEP 6F: Running the Roof
Panels & Pre-formed Flashing
(continued) Put a dab of
caulk sealant under the 1st notch
on the right side where it rests
on the Roof Panel. Fasten through
the Flashing into the Roof Panel
top using one #10 tek screw.
Then, put another dab of caulk
over the screw head.
STEP 6G: After you install 2 more
Roof Panels, having 3 roof panels
exposed, run the next Pre-formed
Flashing, repeating Steps 6 D&E.
NOTE: As you run the Roof
Panels, ensure the Roof Panel
seams are in line with the 12”
spacing marks from Step 1. Be
sure to caulk and fasten through
both pieces of Flashing where they
overlap, then fasten the Flashing
through every other notch. Run the
remaining Roof Panels and Pre-
formed Flashings. When you’re near
last Roof Panel, remove it so you
can run the last 2 Roof Panels.
Caulk around and on top of all the
screw heads.