Rutland County Garden Furniture 7670072 User manual

Assembly Instructions
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Before you commence the assembly process, we recommend that you read these instructions
thoroughly beforehand to familiarise yourself with the assembly process and to also check that you have
the correct components. If for any reason you need assistance, you can find our contact details on the
final page of these instructions.
We strongly recommend that any assembly is carried out on an open flat, level surface if possible and
with sufficient space. You will also require the assistance of at least 2 adults to complete assembly
safely.
If for any reason you don’t feel confident in completing this project, we would recommend consulting a
qualified professional to undertake the work.
The Rutland Premium Pergola
Tools required:
10mm socket, No2 Pozidriv screwdriver (or electric driver), step ladder or
platform.

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65mm woodscrews
70mm coachscrews
100mm coachscrews
120mm coachscrews
200mm coachscrews
Runners –One piece –
Sculpted ends
Runners –Split –One
square end*
Rafters
Double Slotted Posts
Single Slotted Posts
(6 post versions only)
Braces
Cladding
*The assembly steps that follow are divided into 2 sections. The first section (Page 3) covers the assembly of a
one piece runner pergola, the second section (Page 6) a split runner post pergola.
6 post pergolas 4.2 and 4.8M in length are one piece runner. All pergolas 5.4M in length and above are split
runner.

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ONE PIECE RUNNER VERSION
Step 1
Step 2
Lay one of the runners on a flat, level surface and then,
using the end slots on the runner as a guide, slide the
Double slotted posts on to it as shown.
Make sure the post is correctly aligned and square to the
runner before securing into place with a 65mm
woodscrew. Repeat this process for the other end of the
runner.
Step 3
Step 4
Add the braces, butting their angled faces against the post
and underside of the runner and aligning it centrally
against the post before fixing into place with a 100mm
coachscrew through each end.
Now arrange the 2 “goalpost” structures you have built so
that they are in (or as close to) their final location, with
the bottoms of the posts facing each other and spaced
around the same distance apart as the slots in the rafters
(see image above).

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Step 5
Step 6
Get your assistants to carefully raise both of the
“goalposts” into the vertical as shown….
Drop the 2 outer rafters into place, making sure they are
slotted fully into the posts.
Step 7
Step 8
Check everything looks square and fully slotted in place
before securing with a 200mm coachscrew driven down
through the rafter and runner into each post.
Drop the remaining rafters into their slots...

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Step 9
Step 10
…and secure with a 120mm coachscrew at each end.
Add the remaining braces to the corner posts, fixing
them as before with a 100mm coachscrew at each end.
Step 11
Step 12
If you have a 6 post version add the extra posts by sliding
them into position as shown, centred between the 2 central
rafters…
…before fixing to the runner with a pair of 65mm
woodscrews.

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Step 13
Step 14
To attach cladding panels simply align as shown at the base
of the post before screwing into place using 4 x 65mm
woodscrews through the pre-drilled holes per panel. Repeat
for each face of the post.
Your pergola is now complete.

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SPLIT RUNNER VERSION
Step 15
Step 16
Lay one of the runners on a flat, level surface and then, using
the end slot on the runner as a guide, slide the Double
slotted post on to it as shown and a single slotted post over
the other end.
Make sure the Double slotted post is correctly aligned
and square to the runner before securing into place
with a 65mm woodscrew.
Step 17
Step 18
Align the Single slotted post at the other end of the runner
as shown, so that the end of the runner fills half of the slot
and the post is perpendicular to the runner. Fix in place with
a pair of 65mm woodscrews.
Add the braces, butting their angled faces against the post
and underside of the runner and aligning it centrally against
the post before fixing into place with a 100mm coachscrew
through each end. Repeat Steps 15-18 and so you have a
mirror copy of the “Goalpost” already assembled.

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Step 17
Step 18
Using the remaining Runners, Double slotted posts and
Braces, construct a pair of single post, partial “Goalposts”
using the same methods outlined in Steps 15-18.
Arrange the 2 complete “goalpost” structures first
assembled in steps 15-18 so that they are in (or as close to)
their final location, as a mirror pair with the bottoms of the
posts facing each other and spaced around the same
distance apart as the slots in the rafters (see image above).
Step 19
Step 20
Get your assistants to carefully raise both of the “goalposts”
into the vertical as shown…
Drop one outer rafter into the post slots and one
intermediate rafter into place at the other end of the
structure.

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Step 21
Step 22
Check everything looks square and fully slotted in place
before securing the outer rafter with a 200mm coachscrew
driven down through the rafter and runner into the post at
each end.
Secure the intermediate rafter with a 120mm coachscrew
driven down through the rafter into runner at each end.
Step 23
Step 24
Manoeuvre a partial “goalpost” assembly from Step 17 into
place so that the runner end fully locates in the centre post
slot….
...and secure in place with 2 of the 65mm woodscrews.

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Step 25
Step 26
Add the second partial goalpost to the other side of the
structure and drop a rafter into the post slots securing it
into place with the remaining 2 x 200mm coachscrews, as
you did in Step 21.
Drop the remaining rafters into their slots and secure with a
120mm coachscrew at each end.
Step 25
Step 26
Add the remaining braces to the corner posts and centre
post, fixing them as before with a 100mm coachscrew at
each end.
To attach cladding panels simply align as shown at the base
of the post before screwing into place using 4 x 65mm
woodscrews through the pre-drilled holes per panel. Repeat
for each face of the post.

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Step 27
Your pergola is now complete.
We hope that you found your product quick and easy to assemble but if not and you require any
further assistance or have any questions you can contact us by telephone on: 01778 440803
Email: [email protected]
www.rutlandcountygardenfurniture.co.uk