New England Arbors The Florence User manual

1. Posts (4) - Left - 10651, Right - 10652
2. Post Caps (4) - 10611
3. Arches (4) - Left - 10653-1, Right - 10654-1
4. Arch Keystones (10836), Inserts (10837),and Lids (10668-1) (2 of each)
5. Keystone Bottom Plates (2) - 10666-1
6.Arch Rafters (6) - 10655-1
7. Side Panel Horizontal Bent Top Rails (2) - 10656-1
8. Side Panel Horizontal Mid-Rails (2) - 10657-1
9. Side Panel Horizontal Spindles Short (8) - 10658-1
10. Side Panel Vertical Spindles Long - Left (2) - 10659-1
11. Side PanelVertical Spindles Short - Middle(2) - 10661-1
12. Side PanelVertical Spindles Long - Right(2) - 10600-1
13. Side Panel Horizontal Bottom Rails(2) - 10662-1
14. Ground Mounting Extensions (4) - 10844
15.1 1/2 Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws(24) - 20005
Tools You Will Need
• Cordless Drill
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Stool or Short Ladder
• Shovel
General Information
•Read Instructions through carefully before
beginning assembly.
•When assembling components, place on a non-abrasive surface
(i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching.
• We recommend an area approx 10ft.x 8ft. (3 m x 2.5 m) for unobstructed assembling.
•You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The Florence Arbor / Arch
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89.6 in
(228 cm)
42 in
(107 cm)
49 in
(124 cm)
20 in
(51 cm)
24 in
(61 cm)
46
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Not to Scale
81.8in
(208 cm)
Please read through before starting assembly.
IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.
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STEP ONE
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Insert arches into arch keystone ensuring they terminate flus h
to the internal connector. The tabs sticking out of the internal
connector should fit outside the arches. Ensure that the arches
are orientated properly as per illustration.
Fasten the arch system to the keystone by installing the
screws into the 2 pre-drilled holes provided.
Invert the arch system and install two screws from the bottom
of the keystone into the two pre-drilled flanges oneither
side of the bottom of the insert. This will connect the bottom
of the arches to the insert.
Seal the bottom hole on the keystone by inserting the bottom
plate as provided.
Install the top cap on the arch keystone. Push down firmly
so the cap locks into position.
Repeat for other arch.
Insert arch rafters (6) into the holes on the arches untilthey
bottom out inside the arches. There are “locking tabs” located
at each endof these rafters that once inserted into the holes
will lock into place.
The Florence Arbor / Arch
Assemble the Arch System
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Keystone Insert
Keystone Body
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Insert the four short horizontals spindles into one long LEFT
vertical spindle, one long RIGHT vertical spindle and one short
verticalspindle that is positioned in the middle.
Lay out the horizontal bottom rail and insert three vertical
spindles.
Slide the horizontal mid-rail over the ends of the spindles.
Slide the horizontal bent top rail over the ends to complete one
side panel (ensure that bendis down).
Set out one post and complete the side panel by inserting it int o
the post. Start with the bent top rail first.
Lay out the second post with holes facing upwards and insert
the completed panel with connected post into. Note that there
are Left and Right side posts as indicated with the ‘L’ and ‘R’ at
the top of the respective posts.
Repeat for other side panel.
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Assemble the Side Panels
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Set out one side panel. Insert the assembled arch through
the holes at the top of the posts. Do the same for the other side
panel. You willneed a helper.
Adjust the opening width to 42in. between the posts
(arbor allows for minor variance).
Fasten the arch system to the posts by installing the screws
provided into the 2-pre drilled holes per post.
Place post caps on top of posts.
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Connect Arch System to Side Panels
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The Florence Arbor / Arch
STEP THREE
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Insert 1st
Insert 2nd
Insert 3rd
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‘R’
‘L’
Left
Right
NOTE: Some of the horizontal rails have locking tabs located
at both ends. Once inserted and pushed into the routered holes,
they will lock into place.

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Carefully place the arbor / arch on its side. Continue to
insert the mounting extensions into the bottom of the
posts until they touch the bottom railon the side panel.
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STEP FOUR
Arbor / Arch Installation
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A- Install Ground Stakes
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Arbors must be well secured to prevent tipping over from wind load
etc. We have provided four ground mounting extensions for
securing the arbor either into the ground or a concrete footing. In
some cases it may be acceptable to secure the arbor to an existing
structure such as a fence post. If you are installing your arbor on
concrete or a deck, see your hardware store for the appropriate
galvanized bracketing hardware.
18" (46 cm)
6"
(15 cm)
Move the arbor to its final location (you will need a helper). When
you are satisfied with the location, mark the positions of the posts,
then move the arbor aside and lay it carefully on its side. Excavate 4
holes approx 10 in. (24 cm) deep. Carefully move the arbor back into
position and level it both verticallyand horizontally.
Backfill the holes with the excavated soil to cover the anchors.
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Complete B #1 above,with the exception of excavating the holes at
least 6in. (15 cm) wide x 18in. (46 cm) deep. Fill holes with wet cement
within 3in.(8 cm) of your grade (you will need 2 bags of pre-mix concrete
-purchase separately). Carefully move the arbor back into position.
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Using two screws per post, fasten the mounting
extensions into post as shown aside.
B- Into Earth Without Concrete Footing
C- Into Earth With Concrete Footing
Support the arbor plumb and level over the holes with bricks,
stones or blocks of wood under the bottomrail of the side panel.
The post bottoms should insert themselves approx 1/2in. (1 cm)
into the concrete.
Optional
If you plan on attaching a fence or bench to the arbor, or in the
event of extreme wind conditions we would not recommend
using the ground anchors provided. Consider purchasing pressu re
treated lumber and trimming it downto 3 1/4in. (8 cm) wide and
cutting it into 36in. (91 cm) lengths. Insert into the bottom of all
four posts until they hit the bottom horizontal rail on the side
panel. Fasten accordingly with screws and install either directly
into the ground or into a concrete footing.
B
10”
(25 cm)
4"
(10 cm)
C