Garden Architecture HERITAGE PERGOLA ARBOR User manual

Product ID 820.2170 / Instruction ID 445.35.30 Updated 11/19/19
Bowers Forest Products / PO Box 589 / Beavercreek, OR 97004 / Cust. Serv. 503-631-4408
HERITAGE PERGOLA ARBOR
REVIEW ALL STEPS BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE LIST PRELIMINARIES
TOOLS REQUIRED
ASSEMBLED PRODUCTPARTS LIST
Quantity
1¼” Screw (30)
2½” Screw (4)
Drill bit (if other than
Phillips head)
Spacer block
• Power screwdriver or drill
• Tape measure
Handy to have:
• Level
• Carpenter’s square
• Stool or short ladder
• Bit holder may be needed if using a drill with a
quick-change chuck
Selecting a Work Area
Select an area close to where the arbor will be installed.
The assembly area should be relatively flat and open, at
least 9’x7’. A lawn, driveway or wide path will be
satisfactory. It is a good idea to lay out the arbor box on
your work surface to protect the arbor from nicks and
scratches. Two people are required for the assembly
process. Always use caution when assembling or moving
the arbor.
Optional Painting or Staining
If you wish to stain or paint your arbor, we recommend
applying to individual components before assembly to
ensure fullest coverage. Use a high quality exterior stain or
paint. Be careful not to cover up guide marks on arches.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Header
Side Panel Cap
Brace
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Product ID 820.2170 / Instruction ID 445.35.30 Updated 11/19/19
Bowers Forest Products / PO Box 589 / Beavercreek, OR 97004 / Cust. Serv. 503-631-4408
HERITAGE PERGOLA ARBOR
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
GARDEN STRUCTURES
STEP 1
• Lay one of the side panels flat on your work surface,
aligning one brace to the pencil mark on the post.
• Using one 2½ screw, secure the brace into the side panel,
flush with outer edge of post. Refer to Step 3 to square up
the arbor.
• Attach a second brace to the opposite post of the same
side panel, aligning the brace to the pencil mark, flush
with outer edge of post.
• Repeat the above processes to attach the remaining two
braces to the other side panel.
STEP 2
Pencil mark
NOTE: Staples on the side
panel lattice should face
the outside of the arbor.
• Lay one of the 2” x 6” headers flat on your work
surface, aligning a side panel to the pencil mark on
the header. Header will be about 1” above top of
post.
• Using one 1¼” screw, secure the side panel to the
header in the higher of the two pre-drilled holes.
The other screw will come later.
• Attach the second side panel to the opposite end of
the header, aligning the panel to the pencil mark.
• Turn the assembly over and attach the second
header following the same method as the first.
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Pre-drilled holes

Product ID 820.2170 / Instruction ID 445.35.30 Updated 11/19/19
Bowers Forest Products / PO Box 589 / Beavercreek, OR 97004 / Cust. Serv. 503-631-4408
HERITAGE PERGOLA ARBOR
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
GARDEN STRUCTURES
STEP 4
• Center one of the cap pieces across
the two headers, placing it between
the two marks. Fasten with a 1¼”
screw through hole centered into
top of one header. Secure cap to
second header in same manner.
• Using spacer provided, attach other
cap pieces at equal intervals, 3 caps
on each side of the center one.
• Assembly is complete. Carefully
raise arbor upright. Anchoring steps
are on next page.
• Carefully raise and square up the arbor. This can be easily done with a large carpenter’s square, a tape meas-
ure, or even a length of string, as shown below.
pencil
mark
carpenter’s
square
“x
“y”
“a”
“b”
1. Measure the distance “a” at post tops.
2. Set bottom of posts to same spacing “b”.
3. Measure diagonal distance “x”.
4. Check opposite diagonal distance “y”.
When a=b and x=y, the arbor is square.
• When the arbor is squared up, drive two 1¼”
screws at the top of each brace into the header.
With a square: With a tape measure or string:
STEP 3
Spacer
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Product ID 820.2170 / Instruction ID 445.35.30 Updated 11/19/19
Bowers Forest Products / PO Box 589 / Beavercreek, OR 97004 / Cust. Serv. 503-631-4408
HERITAGE PERGOLA ARBOR
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
GARDEN STRUCTURES
ENVIRONMENT ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Congratulations, this garden
structure is crafted from natural
and chemical-free Western Cedar.
Wood, as a building component, is
recognized by the USDA1as
yielding fewer greenhouse gases
than other common materials. The
use of wood provides substantial
environmental benefits when
compared to oil-based plastics.
Using natural, untreated wood in
your garden is not only the
beautiful choice, but it reduces the
exposure of plants, people and
animals to potentially harmful
chemicals.
You can trust the Garden
Architecture name for
environmentally conscious,
exceptional outdoor products.
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USDA.com Release No. 0426.11
This garden structure is made
from natural and untreated
Western Cedar, a species that
is known for its natural
resistance to pests and decay.
This product features furniture-
style craftsmanship to ensure
strength and durability over the
years to come.
Like all wood products
subjected to weather, small
hairline cracks may develop.
These should in no way impair
the strength and usefulness of
the furniture.
If left unstained, your garden structure will silver within a
year or two of exposure to the elements. Silvering is a
natural occurrence and is often considered a desirable
look. The overall integrity of your garden structure is not
compromised during this process. The inherent rot and
pest resistance of the wood will provide a degree of
protection and help your garden structure to endure over
the years.
If you wish to further protect your structure from the
long-term effects of aging or to stabilize the color/finish
of your product, we recommend applying a quality
water or oil-based finish. Best results can be achieved by
using Penofin (www.penofin.com, 1.800.PENOFIN) as
per manufacturer's instructions. If you desire to paint
your product, we recommend a quality oil or acrylic
primer coat prior to applying the final coat(s). Be sure to
allow sufficient time for your product to dry.
Securing the arbor is recommended. This item may be secured using a variety of
techniques, including:
• Anchoring permanently with concrete.
• Anchoring with sand or gravel.
• Anchoring directly into the ground.
• Attaching to an existing structure (for example, a deck or wall).
We recommend steel landscape stakes (sold separately) for the first three options above.
ANCHORING THE ARBOR