New England Arbors Alcove User manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Ver 1.4-043019
Model: Alcove
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8 x 8 Corner Pergola

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Introduction& Overview……………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .………. . . . . .
Pergola Materials Overview………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pergola Materials Breakdown………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pergola Additional MaterialsList………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Post Layout & Installation for In-Ground Application………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Post Layout & Installation using Steel Post Base for Concrete or Wood Surface………………………
Vinyl Column Assembly and Installation Over Wood Posts………………………. . . . . . . . . . ………………….
Main Support Beam Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…………………………
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Main Support Beam Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .………………………
Rafters Assembly ……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rafters Installation …………………………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shade Slats Installation ……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………
Post Caps and Decorative End Caps Installation …………………. . . . . .………….……..…………. . . . . . …. .
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Int ro duction & O ve r view
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8 x 8 Corner Pergola
Getting Started
First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in one
of our fine pergola kits. This kit is designed to be assembled and installed
ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools. Do not
attempt alone, especially during the installation stage. Should you decide to
moderately modify the dimensions of your pergola from the standard kit size,
a circular saw with a sharp fine-tooth blade is all that is needed to cut, shorten
or modify the vinyl components. When assembling components place on a
non-abrasive surface (ie: shipping box) to avoid scratching. We recom-
mend a 15’ x 15’ area for unobstructed assembling. You should not need to
use excessive force when assembling any components.
Planning & Preparing
The Alcove Pergolaismade to stand independent of your home and you
can either locate it near your house or let it stand alone in the garden. By keep-
ing it unattached from your home you will not have to deal withmoving exis-
ting gutters or matching eave heights. If you plan to build your pergola close
to the house, please keep the outer extremities of the pergola a minimum of
4 inches back from your eaves.
What looks like the toughestpart of this project is actually the easiest, the
graceful, solid-looking columns. We’ve designed these columns to simply be
slipped over treated 4x4 wood posts that are either embedded in concrete or
directly mounted to a concrete or wood surface using our bolt down brackets.
See pages 7, 8 and 9 for more details.
It is critical before you start that you consider the current slope of elevation
where the pergolaisplanned - if there is any. Also utility or sprinkler line
location is important to identify prior to excavating holes if necessary.
You should also check to verify local building codes, ordinances, neighbour-
hood covenants, or height restrictions regarding this type of structure.
Restriction of Use
This product is not designed to carry additional
weight loads such as swings,people or other
objects.
Please take the time to read this instruction
guide thoroughlyprior to the construction
of your pergola. If you have any questions,
feel free to contact our technical dept by calling
1 800 282 9346 (Mon to Fri 8:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M.
EST).
(Alcove Pergola Shown)
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Alcove Pergola Materials Overview
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Beams - Inner (2) 2” x 6” x 47 1/2” - 10234
Beams - Outer (2) 2” x 6” x 60” - 10235
Beam and Rafter Joiners (6) 2” x 6” - 10820
Decorative Pergola Ends (10) 2” x 6” - 10829
Post - Corner (1) 6” x 6” x 92” - 10236
Post - Ends (2) 6” x 6” x 92” - 10237
Post Caps (3) 6” x 6” - 10238
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Rafter - #1 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 75” - 10239
Rafter - #1 Right (1) 2” x 6” x 75” - 10241
Rafter - #2 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 58 1/2 ” - 10242
Rafter - #2 Right (1) 2” x 6” x 58 1/2” - 10243
Rafter - #3 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 42“ - 10244
Rafter - #3 Right(1) 2” x 6” x 42” - 10245
Rafter - #4 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 25 1/2” - 10246
Rafter - #4 Right (1) 2” x 6” x 25 1/2” - 10247
Shade Slats - #1 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 79 3/4” - 10248
Shade Slats - #2 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 69 1/4” - 10249
Shade Slats - #3 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 52 3/4” - 10251
Shade Slats - #4 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 36 1/4” - 10253

Check Boxes (Total of 5) for These Contents
In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service
dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST)
Alcove Pergola Materials Breakdown
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Beams - Inner (2) 2” x 6” x 47 1/2” - 10234
Beams - Outer (2) 2” x 6” x 60” - 10235
Beam and Rafter Joiners (6) 2” x 6” - 10820
Decorative Pergola Ends (10) 2” x 6” - 10829
Post - Corner (1) 6” x 6” x 92” - 10236
Post - Ends (2) 6” x 6” x 92” - 10237
Post Caps (3) 6” x 6” - 10238
Rafter - #1 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 75” - 10239
Rafter - #1 Right (1) 2” x 6” x 75” - 10241
Rafter - #2 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 58 1/2 ” - 10242
Rafter - #2 Right (1) 2” x 6” x 58 1/2” - 10243
Rafter - #3 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 42“ - 10244
Rafter - #3 Right(1) 2” x 6” x 42” - 10245
Rafter - #4 Left (1) 2” x 6” x 25 1/2” - 10246
Rafter - #4 Right (1) 2” x 6” x 25 1/2” - 10247
Shade Slats - #1 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 79 3/4” - 10248
Shade Slats - #2 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 69 1/4” - 10249
Shade Slats - #3 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 52 3/4” - 10251
Shade Slats - #4 (2) 7/8” x 3” x 36 1/4” - 10253
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