Rutland County Garden Furniture Polycarbonate Car Port 2 Post User manual

Assembly Instructions
Polycarbonate Car Port –
2 Post
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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.
Tools required:
10mm socket, No2 Pozidriv screwdriver (or electric driver), step ladder or
platform.

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
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Product Specification Table
Please use the table below in conjunction with the Components list on page 3 to check you have the correct parts before commencing
assembly of your carport.
2 x 2.9M
2 x 3.6M
2 x 4.3M
2.5 x 2.9M
2.5 x 3.6M
2.5 x 4.3M
3 x 2.9M
3 x 3.6M
3 x 4.3M
3.5 x 2.9M
3.5 x 3.6M
3.5 x 4.3M
4.5 x 2.9M
4.5 x 3.6M
4.5 x 4.3M
40mm Screw
8
8
8
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
12
16
16
16
60mm Screw
58
64
70
61
68
75
64
72
80
64
72
80
70
80
90
50mm Coachscrew
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
100mm Coachscrew
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
120mm Coachscrew
10
12
14
10
12
14
10
12
14
10
12
14
10
12
14
60mm Roofing Screw
8
8
8
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
12
16
16
16
Roof panel
4
5
6
4
5
6
4
5
6
4
5
6
4
5
6
Glazing bar
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
Glazing bar capping
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
Glazing bar end cap
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
5
Panel closure strip
4
5
6
4
5
6
4
5
6
4
5
6
4
5
6
Posts
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Wall plate
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Runner
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Rafter
5
6
7
5
6
7
5
6
7
5
6
7
5
6
7
Brace
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
End brace
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
End panel
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Fascia
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cladding
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
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Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Component list
The Product Specification table on page 2 will contain quantities for the components shown below.
40mm woodscrews
60mm woodscrews
50mm coachscrews
100mm coachscrews
120 mm coachscrews
60mm Roofing screws
5mm Drill bit (x1)
Glazing bar
Glazing bar capping
Glazing bar end cap
Panel closure strip
Roof panel
Wall plate
Runner
Rafter
Brace
End brace
End cover
Fascia
Posts

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 7670072 VAT No: 151744027
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Panel and glazing bar preparation
Before commencing assembly, the outer panel edges and glazing bars will need to be pre-drilled as per
the following instructions using the spacings indicated in the table below.
Panel length table
Panel length
2M
2.5M
3M
3.5M
4.5M
Holes per panel/bar
4
5
6
6
8
Hole spacing (mm)
600
575
560
660
614
Wall plate height (top edge - mm)
2550
2637
2723
2810
2984
Post distance from wall (mm)
1707
2200
2690
3180
4170
Glazing bars
Measure 100mm from either end of the glazing bar (fig.1) and using the 5mm drill bit supplied, drill the
first hole by using the central groove in the base of the glazing bar as a guide and drilling through as
shown (fig. 2). Using the Panel length table, now measure along the glazing bar the appropriate length
from the centre point of the first hole and continue to add the remaining holes in the glazing bar in this
manner. The final hole should be approximately 100mm from the opposing end of the glazing bar.
fig.1
fig 2.

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 7670072 VAT No: 151744027
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Polycarbonate panels
Two of the roof panels will be fitted as a “mirror”pair with holes down one edge to allow them to be
fixed to the outer rafters. Lay out 2 panels with the UV coated side uppermost and the aluminium tape
on both panels at the same end (fig. 1). Start by placing a piece of scrap timber under the area to be
drilled. Now drill the first hole 100mm from either end of one the panels and 17mm from the edge
(fig.2) using the 5mm drill bit supplied. Using the Panel length table (page 4), now measure along the
panel the appropriate length from the centre point of the first hole, move the scrap timber into position
and continue to add the remaining holes, 17mm from the edge of the panel as before. The final hole
should be approximately 100mm from the opposing end of the panel. Repeat the drilling process for the
second panel, this time drilling the opposing edge as shown (fig 1). We recommend any protective film is
not removed until you are ready to install the panel.
fig.1
fig.2

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 7670072 VAT No: 151744027
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Step 1
Step 2
Begin by taking the wall plate and place it horizontally
(use a spirit level or laser) on the wall where you would
like the car port located. Ensure the distance from top of
the wall plate to the floor matches that shown on the
Panel length table (page 4). Mark the hole positions for
your wall fixings then drill and fix in place.
Place one of the posts on a flat surface as shown and then
insert one of the runners into the post slot, using the
markings on the runner as a guide. Fix into place with 2 x
60mm woodscrews.
Step 3
Step 4
Align the brace with the underside of the runner and
centrally across the inside face of the post as shown. The
mating faces should be flat against each other before
fixing the brace into place with a 100mm coachscrew at
each end. Repeat steps 2 and 3 and attach the remaining
post and brace to the other end of the runner to form a
“goal post” structure.
Using your assistants, manoeuvre the previously
assembled “goalpost” into place. Position it adjacent to
the wall plate and consult the Panel length table (page 4)
to correctly distance the post from the wall.

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 7670072 VAT No: 151744027
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Step 5
Step 6
Now drop one of the raftkers into place…
…butting it up against the outer face of the post before
securing in place with a 120mm coachscrew driven down
into the runner.
Step 7
Step 8
Adjust the positioning of the “goalpost” if necessary, so
that the notch in the underside of the wall end of the
outer rafter sits snugly on the top of the wall plate and
lines up with the markings indicating its correct position.
Fix in place with a 120mm coachscrew driven down into
the wall plate.
Add the second rafter to the other end of the structure,
adjusting the position of the “goalpost” as necessary
before fixing into place as before.

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 7670072 VAT No: 151744027
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Step 9
Step 10
Now add the intermediate rafters in the same way using the
markings on the runner and wall plate to correctly align each
one before fixing each end into place with a 120mm
coachscrew.
Place the end brace against the inner face of the outer
runner so that the lower face is butted against the inner face
of the post and the top edge is approximately 10mm from
the top edge of the rafter. Fix in place with 2 x 50mm
coachscrews into the rafter and 1 x 100mm coachscrew into
the post as shown.
Step 11
Step 12
Starting from one end of the car port attach the previously
drilled glazing bar so that it is centred on the first inner
rafter and butted up to the wall as shown. Fix in place with
60mm screws.
Position one of the drilled polycarbonate panels so that it
sits on the glazing bar, aluminium tape at the wall, UV
coated side up and the drilled edge flush with the outer
rafter. Ensure the inner edge is parallel with glazing bar and
adjust the “goalpost” laterally if necessary, before fixing the
panel in place with 60mm roofing screws and then closing
the cover caps.

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 7670072 VAT No: 151744027
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Step 13
Step 14
Add the next glazing bar as before, centred on the rafter
and butted against the wall. Add an undrilled panel,
aluminium tape at the wall and UV coated side up,
adjacent to the last panel and use an assistant to support
the lower panel edge whilst the glazing bar capping is
snapped into place on the first glazing bar as shown.
Continue adding further panels as you did in Step 13 and
finish off with the other drilled panel, fixed in place with
roofing screws as you did with the first panel in Step 12.
Step 15
Step 16
Position the fascia so that its ends are flush with outer
rafters and its top edge is just touching the underside of
the glazing bars. Fix into place with a pair of 60mm screws
into the rafter ends.
Slot a panel closure strip onto the end of each panel and a
glazing bar cap onto the end of each cap.

Polycarbonate Car Port –2 Post
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Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 7670072 VAT No: 151744027
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Step 17
Step 18
Position the end cover so that its rear edge is butted
against the wall and the top edge is 30mm above the roof
panel…
...and fix into place with 40mm screws spaced as per the
Panel length table (page 4).
Step 21
Step 22
Your Eternity car port is now complete.
To attach cladding panels simply align as shown at the
base of the post before screwing into place using 4 x
60mm woodscrews through the pre-drilled holes per
panel. Repeat for each face of the post.
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: [e-mail] www.rutlandcountygardenfurniture.co.uk