Gazebo penguin 41218 User manual

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41218
12 X 18 SOLARIUM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly by more than one person is recommended.
Base Dimensions 12’ ½”x18’11”, Largest Dimensions 13’6”x20’4 ½” (see pg.14)

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Before you assemble the solarium
•It is important that this solarium be installed on a solid base with the provided
screws. Otherwise, please ensure that you use anchors sufficient for your surface.
•The solarium should not be installed adjacent to trees or a sloped roof. Snow and
ice may slide onto the solarium and cause it to collapse.
Tools needed:
•Step ladder
•#2 Phillips screwdriver (supplied)
•Rubber mallet
Based on the location, decide where you would like to position the solarium. Remember
the sliding door with “C” shape should be placed on the left side.
Sliding door with
receiver chanel
egular sliding door

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12x18 Solarium Assembly Instructions
Step 1:
Before starting to assemble, please decide where you would like to position the door panels.
1. Stand up two regular frames (A), using two connecting pieces (E) and affix the panels (A) together
2. Assemble door frame separately. Assemble 2 vertical bars (Yy) with 2 horizontal bars ( z). Make
sure the shape of the aluminum matches the other parts to be joined. With a rubber mallet get
them closed at the corners. Make sure to not damage the aluminum parts. Use screws ( ) to
secure 4 corners manually, screwing all screws into frame 4 predrilled holes.
3. After assembling door frame, attach to frames (B) on either side, by sliding connecting piece (E)
between the frame and the door frame.
4. When assembling angled panels (A, B), you should put the two panels at 135 degree angle then
use the angled connecting pieces (I) and (J) to affix the panels together.

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Step 2:
1. Place a bolt (Ww) and washer (Gg) through the top door rail (F) and door frame, and a female bolt
(Cc-2) from the other side. Once all are inserted, tighten them all securely.
2. Secure bottom door rail (G), using a bolt (Cc) and washer (Gg).

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Step 3: Please note the sliding door should be installed from the inside of the solarium.
1. Attach the door wheels into the top of door rail (F) of the sliding door (C).
2. Attach the plastic piece into the bottom door rail (G) of the sliding door(C).
3. Use bolt (Bb) to affix the plastic stoppers (H), one on each end of the top door rail (F).
4. Then use screw (Oo) to affix the upper door rail end caps (Nn) one at each end of top rail (F).
5. The other side of top rail (F) is same as above step.
Doors as seen from inside
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second door.
Ww
Ww

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Step 4:
1. Attach roof rafters (L) to the central hub (N) using bolt (Bb). (Caution: hub may be heavy, use
support if needed)
2. Use screws (Bb) attached to brackets to affix the roof rafter (Xx) onto the top of the middle of
the door panel.
3. Use screw ( ) to affix the other rafters (L) onto the top of panels going through the metal piece
attached to the rafter (L).
Note: Rafters must be affixed where panels connect to each other.
Step 5:
Use the same method to assemble roof rafters (K) for the angled panels. The metal piece affixed to the
rafter (K) is adjustable, chose one hole to affix the rafter (K) to the top of the panel.
Note: 1) The K Rafter has 1 bracket with 2 holes. Attach roof with 1 screw when installing on top of the
frames. Make sure that extra hole on bracket remains on the side of angled panel (at the corner). Then
screw it to frames with screws ( ).
2) Do not tighten the bolts right away as you may have to adjust the angle when inserting the PC
roof panels.
(1)
(2) (2)

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Step 6:
Use nut (Hh) and washer (Gg) to affix the top cap (M) to the central hub (N).
Step 7:
First remove the protective layer from the PC panels, then insert them (Y, Aa, Ll, Qq) between the
roof rafters according to the below drawing instructions.
Note: the side that had the protective layer should be face down.

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Step 8:
After inserting the upper PC panels, insert the aluminum middle roof joints (O, P, Q, Pp) into the
roof rafters. The below drawing view is from inside the solarium looking up.
Note: the drain holes on the aluminum middle roof joints (O, P, Q, Pp) should be at the bottom.
Step 9:
After the installation of the middle roof joints complete, insert the bottom PC roof panels (Jj, Kk,
Mm, Rr) according to below drawing instructions. They should overlap about two inches under the
upper PC roof panels and into the aluminum middle joints.
Before
After
Before
After

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Step 10:
Once the PC roof is complete, use aluminum edging (S, U, W, Ss) to surround the edges of the PC
roof, using bolt (Bb) and rafter cap (R), tighten securely.
Step11:
Once the installation of the edging complete, start affixing the roof cross bars (T, V, X, Tt) using
bolt (Ff). Affix the top cross bars (Uu) onto the roof rafter (L) using bolt (Ff).

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Step 12:
Inside each of the panels (A, B), push two plastic plugs (Ii) into the ground, and then screw down
the panels using two screws (Ee) for each panels.
Special notes:
1. To remove windows (08-219), pull 1 pin out of the lock position and push the frame to the end
of the track, then ease the window out of the tracks one side at a time.
2. To remove screening panel, first remove windows, then unscrew the 2 screws at the top
corners of the screen frame.
(2)
(1)

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12X18 Solarium
DESCRIPTION QTY DRAWING DESCRIPTION QTY DRAWING
08-129
REGULAR
FRAME
A
12
08-130
FRAME NEXT
TO DOOR
B
2
08-159
REGULAR
SLIDING DOOR
C
1
08-160
SLIDING DOOR
WITH RECEIVER
CHANEL
D
1
08-133
CONNECTING
PIECE
E
14
08-162
TOP DOOR RAIL
F
2
08-163
BOTTOM
DOOR RAIL
G
2
08-138
PLASTIC
STOPPER
H
4
08-139
135°ANGLED
OUTSIDE
CONNECTOR
I
8
08-140
135°ANGLED
INSIDE
CONNECTOR
J
8
08-141
ROOF RAFTER
K
8
08-142
ROOF RAFTER
L
7
08-164
TOP CAP
M
1
08-166
CENTRAL HUB
N
1
08-145
MIDDLE ROOF
JOINT
O
4
08-146
MIDDLE ROOF
JOINT
P
4
08-147
MIDDLE ROOF
JOINT
Q
4
08-148
ROOF RAFTER
CAP
R
16

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DESCRIPTION QTY DRAWING DESCRIPTION QTY DRAWING
08-149
EDGING
S
4
08-150
ROOF CROSS
BAR
T
4
08-151
EDGING
U
4
08-152
ROOF CROSS
BAR
V
4
08-153
EDGING
W
4
08-154
ROOF CROSS
BAR
X
4
08-155
(24 ¼”X42 ¼”)
TOP ROOF
LEFT PANEL
Y
4
08-156
SCREW
Z
64
08-157
(24 ½”x46 ½”)
TOP ROOF
CORNER
PANEL
Aa
4
08-158
BOLT
Bb
76
08-161
BOLT
Cc
12
08-167
SCREW
Ee
28
08-168
BOLT
Ff
24
08-187
WASHER
Gg
45
08-189
ACORN NUT
Hh
5
08-193
PLASTIC PLUG
Ii
28
08-195
(47”x47 ½”)
BOTTOM ROOF
CORNER PANEL
Jj
4
08-196
(46 ¼”x43”)
BOTTOM ROOF
LEFT PANEL
Kk
4

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DESCRIPTION QTY DRAWING DESCRIPTION QTY DRAWING
08-197
(24 ¼”x42 ½”)
TOP RIGHT
ROOF PANEL
Ll
4
08-198
(46 ¼”x43”)
BOTTOM ROOF
RIGHT PANEL
Mm
4
08-134
UPPER DOOR
RAIL END CAP
Nn
2
08-135
SCREW
Oo
36
08-170
MIDDLE ROOF
JOINT
Pp
4
08-172
(41 ¼”x42 ¼”)
TOP ROOF
CENTER PANEL
Qq
4
08-171
(41 ¼”x43”)
BOTTOM ROOF
CENTER PANEL
Rr
4
08-173
EDGING
Ss
4
08-174
ROOF CROSS
BAR
Tt
4
08-175
TOP ROOF
CROSS BAR
Uu
4
11-599
CORNER KEY
Vv
(INSTALLED IN
Yy)
4
08-192
ROOF RAFTER ON
THE MIDDLE OF
THE DOOR
Xx
1
11-597
VERTICAL
DOOR FRAME
Yy
2
11-598
HORIZONTAL
DOOR FRAME
Zz
2
12-036
PHILLIPS #2
SCREWDRIVER
1
12-037
FEMALE BOLT
Cc-2
12
11-623
EXTRA SINGLE
DOOR
AVAILABLE PLEASE
CALL 08-219 Window for solarium (on the frames)
12-047
BOLT
Ww
12

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MAINTENANCE NOTES
1. In case of a defective or damaged part, or for any other questions concerning the
product, please contact the manufacturer directly.
2. Please have the parts list and part numbers on hand when ordering or requesting
replacement parts.
3. The product should not be installed adjacent to trees or a sloped roof. Snow and ice
may slide onto the roof and cause it to collapse.
4. While the product is designed for 4 seasons use, it is strongly recommended to clear
snow from the roof on a regular basis.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This product has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards of quality and
durability. Subject to the Conditions for Exercising the Warranty and the Limitations on the
Warranty set forth below, it is warranted to be free of material and manufacturing defects for a
period of one year from the date of purchase. Should the product become damaged, or the
warranty period has expired, please contact Gazebo Penguin Customer Service Department for
a complete schedule of replacement parts and prices.
CONDITIONS FOR EXERCISING THE WARRANTY
In order to properly exercise your warranty, please comply with the following:
Carefully inspect the contents of the carton for missing or damaged components.
Should you discover damaged or missing parts, do not return the product to the
place of purchase, but contact Gazebo Penguin Customer Service Department at the
numbers listed below:
Montreal: [phone]
Elsewhere: 1-800-737-7174
LIMITATIONS ON THE WARRANTY
1. The product is not warranted against damages due to vandalism, abuse, or falling or
thrown objects.
2. The product is not warranted against damages due to extreme weather conditions,
such as thunderstorms, hail, strong wind or snow storms, or any other acts of God.
3. The product is only warranted in the event it is installed in accordance with the Gazebo
Penguin’s written instructions enclosed with the product.
4. The product is not warranted in the event it has been improperly anchored.