New England Arbors Newport User manual

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1. Posts (4) - 4”x 4” x 84” - 10122
2. Molded Arches (4) - 10552
3. Locking Arch/Post Inserts (4) - 4” Sq - 10163
4. Trim Caps (4) - 4” Sq - 10082
5. Rafter End Caps (20) - 1 3/4” Sq - 30021
6. Top / Bottom Rails (4) - 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” x 31 5/8” - 10060
7. Middle Rails (2) - 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” x 31 5/8” - 10143
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Rafters (10) - 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” x 39” - 10142
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Spindles (10) - 7/8” x 1 1/2” x 58” - 10141
10. Keystone Base & Locking Top (2) - 10430
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3/4 in Stainless Steel Screws (32) - 20016
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3 in Stainless Steel Screws (20) - 20007
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Tubes of Vinyl Glue (2) - 20000
Material You Will Need (Not Included)
• 4 in x 4 in x 4 ft Pressure Treated Lumber (4)
Tools You Will Need
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Stool or Short Ladder
• Shovel or Auger
• Cordless Drill
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’ for unobstructed assembling.
• You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
The Newport Arbor
Please read through before starting assembly.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.
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32 in
45 in
87 1/2 in
58 in
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84 in
93 3/4 in
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STEP ONE
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Without inserting them completely, set one bottom rail and one middle rail into the holes in one of the posts as shown.
Insert the spindles through the middle rail and into the bottom rail.
PLEASE NOTE: All of the horizontal rails have locking tabs located at both ends. Once inserted and pushed into the
holes on the posts, they will lock into place permanently
Assemble Side Panels
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Lift up the panel and slip the top rail onto the ends of the spindles. Push down ont he end of each rail until the tabs are locked
into the holes in the post.
Set out a second post. Flip the entire panel over and line up the rail ends with the corresponding holes in the post. As in step 2
above, push the end of each rail into the holes until the locking tabs are completely inserted. Repeat steps 1through 3 for second
side panel.
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Bottom Rail
Middle Rail
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Slip the trim cap over the post and slide down about 12”. If you purchased the Trim Kit,slip the second trim cap as well as the
base moldings. No Glue is required for this step.
Attach Trim Pieces
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If you’re using concrete to install the arbor (recommended), insert a 4 x 4 x 48” treated lumber 12” into the posts as shown.
Fasten the wood insert with screws (not included).
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Includedin the Trim Kit
Wood Insert
Note:
If you’ve purchased the Aussie Auger mounts, please refer to those instructions to complete the installation.
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STEP THREE
Lay out the two arch halves. Using the glue provided,run asmall bead of glue along each internal tab of the arch ends as shown.
With the top side facing up,slip the bottom of eachhalf together on aslight angle to join the two. Proceed to pinch in on the top
tabs to allow them to slide into the arch cavity. Once the tabs are inside,push the two halves completely together.
Assemble the Arches
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Using eight of the 3/4”screws provided,fasten the arches on all four sides through the pre-drilled holes.
Take the keystone base and top and connect them over the middle of the arch as shown. Make sure the pins in the base are
correctly inserted into the holes in the top. Push the two pieces together. No glue is required for this step.
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Flip the arch over and slip each arch couplers into
the bottom of the arch. Pushfirmly until they snap
into place. No glue is required for thisstep.
Repeat steps one through five for the second arch.
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STEP THREE
Starting at one end,run a 1” to 2”long bead of glue on both sides of the ‘guide pin’as shown.
Place one of the filters andline up the hole in the filter with the guide pin. Hold in place to allow the glue to bond.
Repeat for the remaining filters.
Assemble the Arches
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Fasten the filters in place using two 3”screws per rafter as shown.
Run a small bead of glue around the inside lip of the rafter end cap. Pressthe cap firmly onto the end of the filter and hold in
place for a few seconds. Repeat this step for each end cap.
Note: Allow 10 minutes for the vinyl glue to set before lifting or moving the arch assembly.
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Note: Avoid the guide pin
when fastening the screw.
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STEP FIVE
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Carry the side panels to the final location of the arbor and
Excavate four holesapprox 36 in. (91.4 cm.) deep, 12 in. in diameter.
The spacing of the holes should be as per image aside.
Carefully move the side panels into the excavated holes.
Run a2” - 3”long bead of glue on the ribbed flanged of the
arch couplers asshown.
Install The Arbor
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Into Earth with Concrete Footing
Arbors must be wellsecured to prevent tipping over from
wind load, etc.
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36 in.
91.4 cm.
12 in.
30.5 cm.
(Measurements shown are inside to inside of posts)
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127 cm.
24 in.
61 cm.
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Place the arch assembly over and into the side panel posts.
(You will needa helper).

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STEP FIVE
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Level
Run a bead of glue around the postjust under the arches.
Slide the post trims up and hold them in place momentarily
to allow the glue to set.
Fasten four3/4in screws into each side of the post just below
the post trim.
Level the arbor both horizontal and vertically.
Backfill the holes with either gravel or cement .
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