New England Arbors VA80207 User manual

Bolt Down Bracket System
VA80206 (2-Pack) | VA80207 (3-Pack) | VA80205 (4-Pack)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Steel Post Bracket (2, 3, or 4; depending on quantity pack purchased) 80054
2. 1 1/2”Self Tapping Screws (4 screws per individual bolt down bracket) 20005
to fasten wood posts to Steel Post Brackets
Please read through before starting installation.
1. 2.
Extra Materials Required (Quantity requirements
detailed below will vary depending on your pergola model).
• 4x4x8’ - pressure treated wood posts - 1 wood post per pergola column
Tools You Will Need
•Cordless Drill
•Concrete Hammer Drill (if drilling in concrete)
•Wrenches/Socket Set (if fastening with bolts)
Designed to be used to mount any New England Arbor pergola with 5x5 columns
DO NOT use the bolt down bracket system for isntalling the pergola over
concrete pavers, patio stones, or interlocking bricks.
Warning:
If you are installing a pergola on
a wood deck or concrete surface,
it is highly recommended that
you purchase this product.
Refer to page 8 of the instruction manual for more detailed post location
information for your specific model.
If mounting Pergola onto an existing concrete
surface:
• 1/2” x 3 1/2“ x 12”long wood shims to“build out” wood posts - 8 shims
per wood post (can be cut from 1/2” plywood).
• 1/4” x 2 3/4” Cement Screws
bracket
- Countersunk head - 3 screws per bolt down
• 3/16” Concrete drill bit. Minimum 3” Long (1)
• 4x4x8’ - pressure treated wood posts - 1 wood post per pergola column
If mounting Pergola onto a wooden or composite
deck with AN ACCESSIBLE UNDERSIDE:
4 5/8 in
4 5/8 in
6 in
3.5 in
3.5 in
Extra Hardware Required:
1/4” x 2 3/4”
Cement Screws
and
3/16” Concrete
Drill Bit
1/4”x?”
Bolt, Washer, and Nut
and1/4”WoodDrillBit
Bolt Length would be:
thickness of deck +
thickness of blocking
board+ ±1/2”
OR
V3.1/011217
• 1/4” x ?” Bolts and nuts - Countersunk Head - 3 bolts/nuts per bolt down bracket
• 1/4” Washers - 3 washers per bolt down bracket.
(length depends on total thickness of deck board plus blocking board ± 1/2”)
• 1/4” Wood drill bit (1) (Length depends on total thickness of deck board
plus blocking board ± 1/2”).
• 1/2” x 3 1/2“ x 12”long wood shims to“build out” wood posts - 8 shims
per wood post (can be cut from 1/2” plywood).
• 2x6 x 6” long - Blocking Board - 1 piece per bolt down bracket (to be installed
underneath the deck boards and bolt down brackets).

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Measure and mark out the location of the bolt down brackets using
string or chalk line. Diagonal distances must be the same to ensure a
square installation. Adjust string lines accordingly. The inside corner of
the string lines will be the corner of the bottom flange of the bolt down
bracket.
Mark out the hole locations of bolt down brackets.
IF MOUNTING TO CONCRETE SURFACE, proceed to step 3
IF MOUNTING TO WOOD OR COMPOSITE DECKING, proceed to step 4
Using a 3/16” masonary drill bit, drill 3” deep holes to alow installation
of 2 3/4” concrete screws (purchased separately)
Proceed to install three 2 3/4” concrete screws into the bottom base
of each of the bolt down bracket.
Proceed to step 6
Please Note:
Concrete patios generally have sloped surface for water run-off. If this
is the case, when you secure the bolt down bracket to the concrete,
the bracket may be at an angle. This can be corrected for level using
galvanized steel washers (not provided), acting as shims underneath
the base to level - VERY IMPORTANT OR PERGOLA BEAMS AND
RAFTERS WILL NOT BE LEVEL.
Using a 3/16” wood drill bit, drill the three holes through the wood
deck. Obtain a ‘blocking board’ such as a piece of 2x6 wood x 6” long.
Using the bolt down bracket as a template, mark and drill three holes
through the blocking board. The blocking board will go underneath
the deck and will distribute the compression force created by the
fasteners (bolt and nuts)
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2
1
2
Marker
STEPS
3 in deep
3
4
DECK BLOCKING
BOARD
* Orientate brackets
accordingly to reduce
offset motion of posts.
(direction of arrows
denote flange
opening)
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The following steps use a traditional 4-column pergola as an example.
Please refer to Page 8 of your pergola instruction manual for details on
how to position your bolt down brackets for your pergola model.

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5
Level
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Length of pressure treated wood depends on product (see note).
6
Shims to
“build out”
the 4x4 posts
on all four
sides
Align the holes on the bottom plate of the bolt down bracket, the
wood deck, and the blocking board and insert a bolt, washer, and nut
as shown aside.
Tighten each bolt with a screwdriver and a wrench.
With the four post brackets installed plumb, proceed to set the 4x4
wood post in place. Secure using the screws included in the kit.
Repeat for all 4 posts.
In order to create a snug fit between the wood posts and the inner
cavity of the vinyl posts, it will be necesary to “build out” the 4x4
posts near the bottom and the top using 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 12” shims.
Follow instructions as illustrated.
Using a step ladder, guide the bottom vinyl columns over the wood
4x4 posts.
Proceed with assembling and installing your pergola.
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STEPS
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TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
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8
6 in
72 in