New England Arbors Athens User manual

1. Post Caps (6) - 10600 White / 14066 Composite
2. Arches (4) - 10601 White / 14067 Composite
3. Arch Rafters (6)* - 10602 White / 14068 Composite
4. Side Panel Horizontal Top Rails (2) - 10603 White / 14072 Composite
5. Posts (2 L's & 2 R's)) - 10604-L & 10604-R White / 14070 Left & 14069 Right Composite
6. Side Panel Horizontal Spindles (10)* - 10605 White / 14068 Composite
7. Side Panel Vertical Spindles Long (6 ) - 10606 White / 14071 Composite
8. Side Panel Horizontal Bottom Rails (2) - 10603 White / 14072 Composite
9. Ground Anchoring Stakes (4) - 10608-1 White / 14073 Composite
10. 5/8”(1.6 cm) Self-AugeringStainlessSteelScrews-(48) - 20016 White
20030 Composite
*) Arch Rafters & Side Panel Horizontal Spindles are the same parts.
Tools You Will Need
• Cordless Drill
• Level
• Stool or Short Ladder
• Shovel
• Cement (For Installation)
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 10’x 8’ (3 m x 2.5 m) for unobstructed assembling.
•You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
Please read through before starting assembly.
IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.
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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).
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Athens Arbor / Arch
Sierra Composite Arbor / Arch
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36 in
(91 cm)
20 in
(51 cm)
78.5 in (199 cm)
7.5 in (19 cm)
50.75 in (129 cm)
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8
Not to Scale
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6
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4
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39 in
(99 cm)
23 in
(58 cm)

STEP ONE
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Slide post caps into position as illustrated. Push firmly until the
arches bottom outinside the post caps.
Joinarches together as illustrated.
Fasten 4 screws in post cap at top of arch as illustrated (Fig 1),
and repeat for other arch.Fasten 2 screws in top portion of post
caps at bottom of arch (Fig. 2),and repeat for other arch.
Insert arch rafters (6)into the holes on the arches until they
bottom out inside the arches. There are “locking tabs” located at
each endof the rafters that once inserted into the holeswill
lockinto place.
Athens & Sierra Arbor / Arch
Assemble the Arch System
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2
3
Lay out the side panel horizontal top and bottom rails and three of
the side panel vertical spindles. Pushthe horizontal top and bottom
rails down over the verticals to lock into place.
Lay out the one post (L or R) with holes facing sideways,and insert the top
and bottom horizontal rails as illustrated.
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2
STEP T WO
Assemble the Side Panels
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PLEASE NOTE:
All of the horizontal rails, spindles andarch rafters have
locking tabs located at both ends. Once inserted andpushed
into the routered holes, they will lock into place permanently.
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1
2
4
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

STEP THREE
3
Set out both side panels(36” (91.4 cm) opening between
inside of posts)
Place the assembled arch over the side panels and push down until
the post tops bottom out inside the post caps. You will need a
helper for this step.
Fasten the assembled arch system to the posts by installing screws
into the two pre-drilled holes provided on the bottom of each
post cap.
Athens & Sierra Arbor / Arch
Connect Arch System to Side Panels
STEP FOUR
Slide the four ground anchoring stakes into the bottom of
each posts until it bottoms out and secure with two screws,
one on the outer side and one on the inner side of the post
as shown.
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Arbor Installation
Arbors must be well secured to prevent tipping over from windload etc.
We have provided four ground anchors for securing the arbor
either into the ground or a concrete footing. Insome 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.
GroundStakes Installations
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4
4
3
5
6
Insert the horizontal spindles into the posts in the ‘sandwich’
pattern asillustrated .
Lay out the opposite post from point #2 as illustrated and
complete the side panel by inserting it into the post.
Fasten the horizontal side panel rails at the intersection of each
post with 2 screws. This will stiffen your side panel.
Repeat for other side panel.
Front
Back
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1
2
3
Front
Back
Front
Position Screws
Diagonally to
Each Other
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23
36”
(91.4 cm)
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Move the arbor to its final location (you will need a helper). When
you are satisfied with the location,mark the locations of the posts,
then move the arbor aside and lay it carefully on its side. Excavate
4 holes approx. 10”(25.5 cm) deep. Carefully move the arbor back
into position and level it both vertically and horizontally.
Backfill the holes with the excavated soil to cover the anchors.
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2
A Into Earth (temporary Installation)
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B
2
18" (45.75 cm)
6"
(15.25 cm)
Similar to the above steps,move the arbor to its final location. When
you are satisfied with the location,mark the locations of the posts,
then move the arbor aside and lay it carefully on its side. Excavate 4
holes approx. 18”(45.75 cm) deep,6“ (15.25 cm) diameter.
Fill the holes with wet cement flush to the ground.You will need 2
bags of pre-mix concrete (purchase separately). Carefully move the
arbor back into position.
Support the arbor andlevel over the holes with bricks,stones or
blocks of wood under the bottom rail of the side panel. The post bottoms
should insert themselves approximately 1” (2.5 cm) into the concrete.
Allow the concrete to set.
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2
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B Into Earth With Concrete Footing
Arbor Installation
A
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10" (25.5 cm)
6"
(15.25 cm)
2
Level
Level