Rutland County Pergola User manual

Assembly Instructions
Rutland Pergola
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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 highly recommend that any assembly is carried out on an open flat, level surface if possible with
sufficient space. You will also require the assistance of 2 adults to complete assembly safely.
Please note: For a free-standing pergola you can remove up to 600mm from the bottom of each post prior to commencing construction
Package contents
Tools required
4 x Posts
4 x 500mm diagonal braces
4 x 800mm diagonal braces
2 x Runners
6 x Rafters
12 x M8 Coach screws
20 x 85mm and 8 x 65mm screws
1 x Spacer
10mm socket drive
Electric screwdriver with No2 Pozidrive bit
Or No2 Pozidrive Screwdriver
Platform or Step ladder
The Rutland Pergola

Rutland Pergola
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
Take one of the posts and one of the runners and
arrange on the floor as shown...
...so that the notch in the post can accommodate the
runner...
Step 3
Step 4
...and the post is perpendicular to the runner and its
outside edge is aligned with the pencil mark near the
runner's end.
Slide the post onto the runner and fix into place using
2 of the 85mm screws through the pre-drilled holes.
Then align one the short braces as shown, aligning it
so that its ends are flat and also central against the
runner and post. Now fix it into place using an 85mm
screw through the pre-drilled hole at each end.
Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for the remaining 3 posts and
runner.

Rutland Pergola
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 5
Step 6
Using your assistants, lay out the two frames
assembled in the previous steps, facing each other as
shown above so that they are approximately 60cm
less than the length of one rafter apart.
Get one of the rafters ready to be slotted in place and
have your assistants support the 2 frames vertically
as shown above.
Step 7
Step 8
Using the step ladder or platform for elevation,
carefully lower the rafter (slot side down) onto the
two frame runners...
...so that the rafter sits on the outside of the post at
both ends as shown. Now repeat this for the other
end of the Pergola so it resembles Step 7.

Rutland Pergola
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 9
Step 10
Now add further braces to secure the rafter in place.
First align its top edge with the rafter...
Step 11
Step 12
...and slide into place so that the bottom edge sit
against the post.
Ensure the brace outside edge is flush with the post
before securing it into place through the pre-drilled
holes with 2 x 65mm screws at the top and one
85mm screw at the bottom.

Rutland Pergola
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 13
Step 14
Place a second rafter on the runners (slot side down)
and use the supplied spacer to position it correctly
from the end rafter - repeat at the other end of the
rafter.
Now secure the correctly positioned rafter in place,
using a coach screw thought the pre-drilled hole into
the top of the runner at both ends of the rafter.
Step 15
Step 16
Continue adding and securing the remaining 3 rafters,
using the spacer as before to ensure the correct
spacing .
The Pergola construction is now complete. It can
remain freestanding or for more security the legs can
be sunk into the ground and concreted in place.
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