New England Arbors Livingston Arbor User manual

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 10’x 8’ (3 m x 2.4 m) for unobstructed assembling.
•You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
Please readthrough before starting assembly.
1. Arch Keystone (10836) & Top Lid (10668-1) & Keystone Insert (10837) -(2 of each)
2. Keystone Bottom Plate (2) - 10666-1
3. Arches (4) - (2 ea. Right 10671-1 , 2 ea. Left 10670-1)
4. Arch Rafters (8) - 10672-1
5. Post Caps (4) - ( 2 ea. Right 10674-1 & 2 ea. Left 10673-1)
6. Posts (4) -10791
7. Side Panel Horizontal Rails (4) - 10833
8. Lattice (2) - 10780
9. Hardware (in plastic bag)
a) 1 1/2”(38 mm) Self-Auguring Scre ws (24) - 20005
b) 3”(76 mm) Self-Auguring Screws (16 ) - 20007
10. Ground Mounting Extensions (4) - 10844
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The Livingston Arbor / Arch
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Not to Scale
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IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.
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91.5 in
(232 cm)
42 in
(107 cm)
49 in
(124 cm)
20 in
(51 cm)
24 in
(61 cm)
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Insert arches into arch keystone ensuring they terminate flus h
to the internal connector. Ensure that the “R” and “L” identi-
fications are located at the bottom of the arch assembly. The tabs
protruding out of the internal connector should fit outside the arches.
Ensure that the arches are orientated properly as per illustration.
Fasten the arches to the keystone insert with two of the 1 1/2" (38
mm) screws, through the two pre-drilled holes provided on the top
insert tabs. Note: the arches do not have pre-drilled holes, the self-
auguring screws provided will drill into arches.
Invert the arch system and fasten the arches to the bottom
of the keystone insert with two of the 1 1/2" (38 mm),
through the two pre- drilled holes on the bottom insert tabs.
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 (8) into the holes on the arches until they
bottom out inside the arches. There are“locking tabs”located
at each end of these raftersthat once inserted into the holes
will lock into place.
Install post caps on the bottom of all arches. Slide up into
temporary position until they hit the first rafter.
The Livingston Arbor / Arch
Assemble the Arch System
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Slide up to
the first rafter.
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“R” and “L” identifications
at the bottom of the
arch assembly.

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Lay out one of the posts with the holes facing upwards.
Fit the side panel horizontal rails over both ends of the lattice.
Insert the side panel horizontal rails and lattice into the posts.
Flip the post and lattice over and insert the rails and lattice into
the opposite post.
With the horizontal rails fully inserted and flush inside the posts,
secure them in place using eight 3” (76 mm) screws as shown
Repeat for other side panel.
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The Livingston Arbor / Arch
Assemble the Side Panels
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Insert the assembled arch into the top of all four posts
until the arch bottoms rest on top of the "stopper" bolts.
You will need a helper.
Pull the post caps down into final position over the posts
and fasten the arch system to the posts by installing two
1 1/2" (38 mm) screws per post as illustrated
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Connect Arch System to Side Panels
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STE P THR EE
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*Bottom
of Arch
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To permanently install your arbor more securely, extend the
posts as illustrated with pressure-treated 2”x4”lumber - purchase
separately. Wood will have to be shaved down to 3 1/4 in. (8.25 cm.)
on one side to fit snugly and cut to 46 in. (116.9 cm.) in lengt h
to fit up the inside of the vinyl posts.
Insert into the bottom of all four posts until they hit the bottom
rail of side panel. The wood should extend out the bottom of
the vinyl post about 36 in. (91.5 cm.).
Fasten accordingly with screws and install either directly into
the ground or into a concrete footing.
Into Earth For Permanent Installation
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
STEP FO U R
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 it’s side.
Excavate 4 holes approx 12 in.(30.5 cm) deep.
Fasten the supplied ground mounting extensions 3 in. into the
bottom of each postwith two 11/2" (38 mm). screws as shown. The
ground mounting extensions should extend 12’’off the bottom of
the post.
Carefully move the arbor back into position and level it both
vertically and horizontally.
Backfillthe holes with the excavated soil to cover the anchors.
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Temporary Arbor Installation
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Arbors must be well securedto prevent tipping over from wind load etc.
We have provided four ground mounting extensions for securing
the arbor in a temporary application like a wedding, etc. These
stakes are not designed to permanently mount your arbor.
If you are installing your arbor on concrete or a wood deck, visit your
hardware store to purchase the appropriate galvanized bracketing
hardware.
Into Earth for Temporary Installation
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12 in.
(30.5 cm)
Wood inserts will need to be custom cut down to size:
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36 in.
(91.5 cm)
46 in.
(117 cm)
10 in.
(25.5 cm)
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3 1/4 in. (8.25 cm.) on one side. Purchase separately.
Permanent Arbor Installation
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B
12 in. (30.5 cm)
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