Suncast Homeplace Octagon Vinyl Gazebo User manual

Octagon Vinyl Gazebo
Assembly Instructions
For 10’ & 12’ Models
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Vinyl Gazebo
Assembly Instructions
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revised 04/29/09
Please read through the entire manual before starting!
Note: It is very important that you have a firm, level site for the structure.
When using tools and ladders, always follow manufacturer’s recommended safety guidelines!
Tools Needed:
Sharp Utility Knife
5/8” Socket
Socket Wrench
5/8” Wrench
Hammer Stapler
Cordless Drill
Ladder
Tape Measure
Hammer
Flathead Screwdriver
Level
Additional Items Needed:
Approximately 4-5 bundles of shingles
When your kit arrives, it should look like this. Inspect the package for any damage that may have oc-
curred during shipping - dented corners, punctured plastic, etc. If the package is damaged, alert
HomePlace Structures immediately at 866.768.8465.

Find the assembly manual for this product at
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VINYL OCTAGON
GAZEBO
specifications
The Vinyl Octagon Gazebo kit includes modular railing section, posts, braces, roof sections, and optional floor sections with maintenance-free boards. Made from the finest maintenance- free materials on the market, this gazebo is built to last for generations. The vinyl coating prevents color fading and the rust-resistant fasteners provide durability and strength.
1x6 Tongue and Groove
Yellow Pine Ceiling
Shingles
(Supplied By Customer)
Permatrim Fascia
(3) Hanging Plant Hooks
Optional FloorFiber Composite Decking
4x4 Vinyl Wrapped
Wood Posts
(2) Flower Boxes
36” High Railings
6’ 8” High Door Opening
12’ unit shown
(10’ unit also available)
9’ 8” Total Height
without optional cupola

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Step 1: Gazebo kit should arrive as shown, depending on which unit was purchased. Place kit as close
to site as possible.
Step 3: Remove the lid of box including the pressure treated
sub-floor pieces.
Step 2: Very carefully cut the
packaging bands holding the
boxes together.
Step 4: Remove the contents of the box and organize like parts
together. Set parts close to assembly location.
Step 5: Use a tape measure to
find and mark the location of the
center of gazebo floor.
Gazebo with floor
Gazebo without floor
If your unit does not include a floor, please proceed to page 11.
Floor Framing Assembly
It is very important to build the floor on a firm, level surface.
Gazebo floor only
This assembly manual is to be used to assemble a HomePlace Structures 10’ or 12’ octagon
gazebo. The 10’ model was used to create this manual. If you purchased a 12’ unit, some of the
pictures will differ from your unit.

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Step 7: Use the mark from step 5 and lay out double floor joists mak-
ing sure to keep notched end up and towards center as shown.
Step 6: Locate the double floor
joists with notch cut at one end.
Step 8: Lay out the eight perimeter band boards as shown.
Step 9: Align the edge of the band board with center of the double joist and attach each end using two 3”
screws in the pre-drilled holes. Note: It is important that the top edges of the band board and joist
are aligned flush.

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Step 10: Align corner of adjacent band board and attach using 3” screws in pre-drilled holes.
Step 11: Repeat steps9&10until all band boards are installed.
Step 12: Insert connecting plates double joists as shown.
Note: If opening is tight, step on connecting plates to push them down.

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Step 13: Center double joist along edge of center board and attach using 3” screws.
Note: There may be some space between joist and connecting plate, but it should not
exceed 1/4”.
Step 14: Repeat step 13 for each of the remaining double joists trying to keep an equal space between
the joist and connecting plate for each board.
Floor is now ready for installation of middle joists.
16: Place one middle joist in each floor section.
Note: Make sure to properly align cut angles of joist.
Step 15: Locate the 16 middle
floor joists.
Incorrect angle alignment

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Step 17: Arrange middle floor joists to match pattern shown in picture.
Step 19: Attach band board to middle joist using 3” screws in pre-
drilled holes.
Step 18: Align joist with pre-drilled
holes in band board.
Step 20: Attach middle joists to double joist using two 3” screws as
shown.
Step 21: Repeat steps 18-20 for
the remaining middle joists.

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Step 22: Open the box containing the floor boards. Step 23: Organize floor boards
near floor framing as shown.
Step 24: Place each of the outside floor boards around the perimeter of the floor.
Step 26: Attach floor board to
floor framing using one 2-1/2”
screw as shown.
Note: It is recommended to put
remaining screws in pre-drilled
holes after each of the perime-
ter boards are in place.
Step 25: Align floor board at cen-
ter of double joist.
Floor Board Installation

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Step 30: Repeat steps 25-28 and install adjacent floor board and attach using one 2-1/2” screw at each
end.
Step 31: Install remaining perimeter floor boards repeating steps 25-29.
Step 27: Align opposite end of
board with center of double joist.
Step 28: Make sure the overhang
is consistent along the entire
edge of board.
Step 29: Attach floor board using
one 2-1/2” screw as shown.

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Step 32: Lay out the next complete row of floor boards before attaching any.
Step 34: Attach boards to floor joists using 2-1/2” screws.Step 33: Align boards with edges
of floor joists.
Note: There should be a 1/8”-1/4”
space between the rows.
Step 36: Attach floor boards to middle joist.Step 35: Pre-drill one 3/16” hole
above middle floor joist.
Step 37: Repeat steps 33-36 for remainder of floor boards in that row.

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Step 38: Repeat steps 32-37 for each remaining row of floor boards.
Step 39: Install center floor pieces as shown.
Step 40: Attach middle floor
boards to sub-floor using 2-1/2”
screws through pre-drilled holes.
Note: The center board may re-
quire additional force in order to
make it fit.
Floor board installation is
complete.

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Step 41: Slide the first band board trim piece in place and align at
center of floor corners.
Band Board Trim Installation
Step 43: Attach trim board to sub-floor using 1-1/2” white screws in pre-drilled holes.
Step 44: Align adjacent trim piece and attach repeating steps 41 & 42.
Step 42: Make sure trim piece is
up tight against bottom of floor
board.
Step 45: Repeat steps 41-44 around perimeter of gazebo.

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Step 2: Carefully cut packaging
bands.
Step 1: Place package as close to
assembly site as possible.
Step 3: Carefully cut open shrink
wrap, making sure not to allow
product to fall off of the skid.
Step 4: Remove the four packages of posts from the skid.
Post & Bottom Railing Assembly
Note: When installing posts, angle at top of posts should slope down toward outside of gazebo.
Note
angle of
posts

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Step 7: Remove bottom railing box from the skid, place in close prox-
imity to assembly site, and remove lid.
Step 6: Set all posts aside.
Step 5: Cut open the posts by
running a knife in between the
posts.
Warning: Be very cautious to
not cut into the posts. This will
damage them permanently.
There are two differ-
ent post
configurations
Standard post with
four angled railing
inserts (6)
Door post with only
two railing
inserts (2)
Step 8: Locate and open the box containing the railing spindles.Each railing section consists of a
top T-rail and bottom straight rail.

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Step 12: Attach bottom railing to insert using 1” railing screws in pre-
drilled holes on outside and inside of railing.
Note: Make sure railing section is tight against post
before fastening.
Step 13: Insert railing spindles into bottom railing piece as shown.
Step 11: Slide bottom rail onto railing insert, making sure to keep holes facing up as shown.
Step 9: Locate one doorway post at appropriate location making sure
to keep the angled cut at the top of the post turned correctly.
Step 10: Locate a bottom
rail piece.

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Step 15: Slide the top railing onto the railing insert and attach as shown.
Step 16: Locate a standard post with four railing inserts and slide top and bottom railing pieces onto
inserts as shown.
Step 17: Push railing tight against post and attach using 1” screws.
Step14: Insert railing spindles into top railing piece as shown.

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Step 18: Repeat steps 11-17 for adjacent railing section.
Step 19: Continue around perimeter of gazebo until all bottom railing sections are installed.
Step 20: Remove a top brace section from box and pull grooved slot into top of posts as shown.
Top Brace Installation