SAMSGAZEBOS 4' Bridge User manual

1
1
4’ Bridge Assembly Instructions
Hardware (4 lag bolts, 2 large, 3 medium, 36 small screws) is also included.
Thank you for purchasing a SamsGazebos○
Rgarden bridge.
Assembling this bridge kit may take 45 minutes with a cordless screw driver.
Please work on a clean level floor for the best result.
Remove the wrapping material, prepare the tools, and lay out the parts before assem-
bling the bridge in order to save you time and effort.
Each kit is custom built with pilot holes for your convenience.
This product is treated with oil-based semi-transparent wood preservative and ready
to finish to your liking.
Tools you need
 Cordless Screw Driver or Screw Driver(+)
 Socket Wrench
 Hammer
 Knife
 Work Gloves (optional)
Please wash your hands after handling.
2 Rails
8 Floor Boards
1 Large Floor Joist
1 Small Floor Joist
2 End Frames
2 End Floor Boards with Ears
Made in the USA

2
2
1. Start assembling the rails and end frames. 2. Match the number for the optimal results.
3. Fasten the rail and end frame with a lag bolt.
Rail
End Frame
4. Be sure to set the end of the rail and end frame flush
(See “X”). Do the same on three other sides.
CAUTION: Do NOT fasten the
bolt too tightly; The lag bolt could
cave in and damage the post, rail,
or end-frame.
5. Put the small floor joist. Match the number. 6. This is an alternative way to do step 5; it may be easier
to put the small floor joist on side way.

3
3
7. Slide in the small floor joist from the bottom.
Match the number.
8. Pull the rail up if the fit is tight.
9. Hammer the small floor joist from the bottom. 10. Be sure to set the both end of the small floor joist flush
to the bottom of the groove for the floor boards to slide in.
11. Fasten the small floor joist with a large screw. 12. Do the same on the other side. Be sure to set the both
end of the small floor joist flush with the groove for the
floor boards. (See 10.)

4
4
15. Fasten the floor joists with a medium screw. 16. Find the end floor board with ears.
14 . Fasten the large floor joist and the end frame with a
medium screw. Do the same on the other side
Set the end frame
and large floor
joist flush.
17. Go to the other end. Check the tongue or groove of the
end floor board just fastened and slide in floor boards one
at a time.
13. Put the large floor joist. Match the number.
18. Put the end floor board with matching number.
Always match the
tongue with groove.
Match the number and
turn it over to fasten it
with small screws.
(See 20)

5
5
19. Turn over the end floor board and tighten the fit. 20. Fasten the end floor boards and floor boards with
small screws.
Check if the tongue and
groove of each floor
board properly fit before
fastening the end floor
board.
Fasten screws toward rails
Fasten screws straight down
Fasten screws toward rails
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WARNING: CONTAINS WOOD DUST,
LEAD, NICKEL, and CHROMIUM. May be harmful if eaten or chewed or licked.
May generate dust containing these chemicals. Wash hands after handling. Keep out
of reach of children. This product can expose you to these chemicals which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

6
6
BRIDGE INSTALLATION TIPS
 It is important the bridge be as LEVEL as possible for your safety.
 We highly recommend you fasten the bridge with Wedge Anchors and / or Simpson L post
connectors from your local Home Depot or lumber yard.
 For best and long-lasting results, support the bridge from underneath each post.
 For a residential use only.
RECOMMENDED FINISHES
This product is treated with oil-based semi-transparent brown wood preservative. The color of
the wood preservative is not permanent, will show trace of green from Copper, and turn to light
brown over time. The wood preservative, Copper-Green BROWN is available at your local
Home Depot for a darker, rustic look.
Finishing with a deck stain is highly recommended; it is a matt finish but a first coat serves as a
primer, and will look same for 5 to 10 years. Behr brand solid deck stain is available at Home
Depot.
Please finish the bridge after assembly; the tongues and grooves of the floor boards may not
properly fit otherwise.
Thank You for choosing SamsGazebos.
Customer service: 1(800)376-7267
Another web site is just launched, www.SamsGazebo.com.
We appreciate your business and look forward to receiving your fabulous reviews.
: )
SAMSGAZEBOS.com 132 E. 163rd Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA Phone: [phone] or 800-376-7267
www.samsgazebos.com E-mail: [email protected]m
Thank you for purchasing from SAMSGAZEBOS.COM
(1) Example of bridge flush
with the ground / path
(2) Example of bridge
with a step up
Min.
6”
Min.
6”
span
The size of a bridge