New England Arbors The Richmond Grande Arbor User manual

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1. Beam and Rafter End Caps (18)
2. Rafters (7)
3. Post Caps (4)
4. Posts (4)
5. Post Trim Caps (4)
6. Side Panel Top and Bottom Rails (4)
7. Side Panel Middle Rails (2)
8. Side Panel Spindles (10)
9. Beams (2)
10. Hardware (in plastic bag)
a) 3”Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (8)
(For fastening Beams to the Posts)
b) 3”Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (8)
(For fastening Rafters to the Posts)
c) 3”Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (14)
(For fastening Rafters to the Beams)
c) Tube of Vinyl Glue (1)
Please readthrough before starting assembly.
ASSEMBLY INS TRUCTIONS
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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’ for unobstructed assembling.
• You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
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If you purchased the arbor along with our decorative trim kit,
there will be a separate box with the following contents;
11. Post Trim Caps (4)
12. Base Molds (4)
*Richmond Grande with Trim Kit Shown Above.

STEP ONE
Without inserting them completely, setone end rail and one middle
railinto the holes in one of the posts. Slide the spindles through the
middle rail and into the bottom rail as shown.
Lift up the panel and slip a secondend rail onto the ends of the
spindles. Push down on the end of each rail until the tabsare
‘locked’ into the holesin the post.
Lay out a second post. Flip the panel over and line up the rail ends with
the corresponding holesin the post.
Slide one post trim cap over the top of each post.There is no need to
fasten the post trim cap in place at this point.
Assemble the Side Panels
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If you purchased the extra Trim Kit, slide the second set of post trim
cap over the top of each post as well as the base trim to the bottom
of each post as shown.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the second sidepanel.
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Layout the two beams parallel to one another. Measure 1 1/2” and
3” infrom each end of both beams and put a mark. Place two of the
raftersonto each end of the beams and position them between the
marks. This creates a basic “frame” of the top assembly.
Making sure the frame is square, fasten the rafters to the beams as
illustrated using one 3” screw for each end.
Note: do not over tighten the screws whenfastening the beams or
rafters.This may cause the vinyl to crack. Screws are self-tapping and
require no pre-drilling.
Place the remaining rafters onto the beams, making sure they are
evenly spaced.The distance between the rafters should be ±13 3/8”.
Fasten each on in place shown in the previous step.
Position the top of each panel between the beams and against the
outside rafters of the top assembly as shown. Keep the top of the
posts flush with the top edge of the beam (Note: for added head
clearance, shift the beam up). Using two 3” screws, secure the beam
to the posts as illustrated.
Using two 3” screws, fasten the end filter onto the posts as shown.
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Apply a bead of vinyl cement to the inside lip of each post. Slip the
capsonto the top end fo each post as illustrated. Allow a few
minutes for the cement to cure.
Stand up the arbor (you will need an assistant). Apply a bead of vinyl
cement to the inside lip of each end cap. Push each end cap firmly
onto the ends of each beam and rafter. Again, allow a few minutes
for the cement to cure.
Position post trim in place by sliding the post trim cap down, apply
a generous amount of vinyl glue around the post, and sliding the
post trim cap back up to the desired location (directly underneath
the beams).
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To position post trim in place:
1. Slide the post trim down.
2. Applya generous amount of vinyl glue around the post
3. Slide the post trim back up to the desired locationand
allow a few minutes for glue to cure.
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Carry the side panels to the final location of the arbor and
Excavate four holes approximately36” deep, 12” in diameter.
The spacingof the holes should be as per image aside.
Place 4x4 pressure treted posts (sold separately) into the holes
as shown.
Backfill the holes with cement (sold separately) and allow the cement
to dry. Using a level, ensure that the posts are straight.
The center-to-center distance should be 84” and 28” for the opening
and depth, respectively.
Once the cement has dried, place the arbor over the wood posts and
fasten posts in place with screws (not included).
Install The Arbor
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Arbors must be well secured to prevent tipping over from
wind load, etc.
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