Rutland County Box Pergola User manual

Assembly Instructions
Rutland Box 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
2 x Runners
2 x Edge rafters
4 x Rafters
8 x M8 120mm Coach screws
16 x M8 100mm Coach screws
10mm socket drive or spanner
Platform or Step ladder
The Rutland Box Pergola

Rutland Box 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
Check that you have the correct components as
shown in the package contents, including any fixings.
Lay one of the runners down (part with timber batten
attached) with the batten uppermost. Position one of
the posts as shown, so that it is butted against the
batten and the top face of the post is flush with the
top edge of the runner. Now fix the post in place
using 2 of the 100mm coach screws and repeat for
remaining posts and runner.
Step 3
Step 4
Lay the two complete frame assemblies opposite
each other, batten side uppermost, as shown and
space the bottom of the opposing posts apart by a
distance corresponding to the size of pergola you are
constructing. e.g. 2.4 metres for a 2.4 metre pergola.
Using as many assistants as necessary, lift the end
assemblies from the runner side, up into the vertical
position.

Rutland Box 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 a platform or step ladder (and an assistant if
necessary) lift one of the plain Edge rafters into
position so that both ends are butted up to the inner
edge of the rafter and flush with its top and bottom
edges as shown...
...before using 2 x 100mm coach screws to fix it to the
post.
Step 7
Step 8
Now repeat this process for the other end assembly,
adjusting its position as necessary...
...before adding the second Edge rafter in the same
fashion.

Rutland Box 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
Working from within the structure you have
assembled, locate the markings on the upper edge of
the runner batten and lift one of the notched rafters
into place so that the rafter sits within the markings
at both ends before fixing it into place with a 120mm
coach screw in each end.
Continue adding the remaining rafters...
Step 11
Step 12
...until they have all been added.
The Box 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