vita Avalon User manual

10 x 10 Flat Top
Louvered Pergola
ASSE M B LY GUID E
OPTIONAL A C C ESS O R I E S
Bolt Down Bracket Kit
Pergola P rellis 42075
Ver 1.7 10142020
Models: Avalon
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(Pergola sold separately) www.wearevita.com
211 Campbell St Sarnia, Ontario,
Canada, N7T 2G6

Table of Cont ents
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Introduction & Overview……………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .………. . . . . .
Pergola Materials Overview………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pergola Materials Breakdown………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pergola Additional Materials List………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Post Layout&Installation for In-Ground Application………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Post Layout&Installation using Bolt Down Post Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface……………
Vinyl Column Assembly and Installation Over Wood Posts………………………. . . . . . . . . . ………………….
Main Support Beam Assembly………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rafter Assembly……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Support Beams&Rafter Placement …………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louver Assembly …………………………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Bar Holder Installation ........………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operations …………………. . . . . . . ……………………………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modification …………………………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Top View
Front View Side View
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110 in [279 cm]
120 in [305 cm]
110 in [279 cm]
120 in [305 cm]
90 in [229 cm]
92 1/2 in [235 cm]
104 in [264 cm]
151 in [384 cm]
151 in [384 cm]

Int ro duction & O ve r view
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10 x 10Flat Top Louvered Pergola
Getting Started
First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in one
of our fine pergolakits. Thiskit is designed to be assembledand installed
ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools. Do not
attempt alone, especially during the installation stage. Should you decide to
moderately modify the dimensions of your pergola from the standard kit size,
a circular saw with a sharp fine-tooth blade is all that is needed to cut, shorten
or modify the vinyl components. When assembling components place on a
non-abrasive surface (ie:shipping box) to avoid scratching. We recom-
mend a 15’ x 15’ area for unobstructed assembling. You should not need to
use excessive force when assembling any components.
Planning & Preparing
The Avalon Pergola is made to stand independent of your home and you
can either locate it near your house or let it stand alone in the garden. By keep-
ing it unattached from your home you will not have to dealwithmoving exis-
ting gutters or matching eave heights. If you plan to build your pergola close
to the house, please keep the outer extremitiesof the pergola a minimum of
4 inches back from your eaves.
What looks like the toughest part of this project is actually the easiest, the
graceful, solid-looking columns. We’ve designed these columns to simply be
slipped over treated 4x4 wood posts that are either embedded in concrete or
directly mounted to a concrete or wood surface using our bolt down brackets.
See pages 7, 8 and 9 for more details.
Itis critical before you start that you consider the current slope of elevation
where the pergola is planned - if there is any. Also utility or sprinkler line
location is important to identify prior to excavating holes if necessary.
You should also check to verify local building codes, ordinances, neighbour-
hood covenants, or height restrictions regarding this type of structure.
Restriction of Use
(Avalon Pergola Shown)
Int ro du c tion & O ve r v ie w
This product is not designed to carry additional
weight loads such as swings,people or other
objects.
Please take the time to read this instruction
guide thoroughly prior to the construction of your
pergola. If you have any questions, feel free to
contact our technical dept by callin g 1 800 282 9346
(Mon to Fri 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. EST).

Avalon Pergola Materials Overview
410 x10 Flat Top LouveredPergola
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1. Post Caps (4) - 10699-1
2. Main Column Tops (4) - 10930
3. Post Trims (8) - 10698-1
4. Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps (20) - 10829
5. Main Support Beams (8) - 10931
6. Beam & Rafter Joiners (10) - 10932
7. Main Column Bottoms (4) - 10933
8. Rafters (12) - 10934
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9. OneWay 4”x4“ Internal Wood Post Guides (4) - 10696-1
10. LouverTurn Bar (1) - 10935
11. Turn Bar Holder (1) - Found in Box 7 - 10957
12. Pre-assembled Louver Bars -With Long Louver Bar (3 Left - 10945 & 3 Right - 10936)
13. Steel Holder Brackets (36) - 10937
14. Louver Boards (72) - 10938
15. P re-assembled Louver Bars -With Short Louver Bar (3) - 10939
16. P re-assembled Louver Bars -With No Louver Bar (3) - 10940
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1. Post Caps (4)
2. Main Column Tops (4) 10930
3. PostTrims (8)
4. Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps (20)
5. Main Support Beams (8) 10931
6. Beam & Rafter Joiners (10)
7. Main Column Bottoms (4) 10933
8. Rafters (12)
9. OneWay 4”x4“ InternalWood Post Guides (4)
10. Louver Handle Bar (1)
11. Pre-assembled Louver Bars - With Long Louver Bar (&
10936
12. Steel Holder Brackets (36)
13. Louver Boards (72)
14. P re-assembled Louver Bars - With Short Louver Bar (3) 10939
15. P re-assembled Louver Bars - With No Louver Bar (3)
Avalon Pergola Materials Breakdown
Check Boxes (Total of 7) for These Contents
In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer
service dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to F ri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST).
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Not to Scale
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Note the distant to
the first louver bracket A
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Pergola Additional Materials List
Hardware (in plastic bag) All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring.
A. Tube of Vinyl Weld Glue (2) - 20000
B. 5/8” (16 mm) Self-AuguringStainless Steel Screws (72) - 20016
(to lock Louver Assembly to Steel Holder Brackets )
C. 1 1/2”(38 mm) Self-AuguringStainless Steel Screws (40) - 20005 (for Beam and
Rafter Joiners
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D. 2 1/2” (64 mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (32)
- 20009-1 (to lock the Main
Column Bottom and Tops to the Wood Posts )
E. 2 1/2“ (64 mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (2) - 20009-1 (to fasten Turn
Bar Holder to post)
F. 4“ (102 mm)Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (32) - 20006 (to lock Beams to
the Posts)
G. 4”(102 mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (40) - 20006 (to lock Rafters to the
Beams)
H. 9”(229 mm) StainlessSteel Bolt Assembly with Nuts and Washers (4) - 20035
(to lock the Column Tops and Beams together)
I. Turn Bar Holder (1) - 10957 (Found in Box 7)
Extra Materials You will Need
(Purchase separately from www.wearevita.com or retailer of our products)
If Mounting Pergola on Concrete or Wood Deck (Not intended to be installed
on concrete pavers, patio stones, or interlocking bricks)
M. Concrete Ready Mix (4) (purchase at local building center)
Rafter/ Beam Support (Required)
N. 2x6x10 (5cm x15cm x305cm) Pressure-Treated Boards for Beams &Rafters (10)
(purchase at local building center)
Tools You Will Need
• Level
• Rubber Mallet / Hammer
• Tape Measure
• String Line
• Wood Stakes (4) (temporary support for string
line)
• Step Ladders (2)
• Cordless Drill
• 1/2” (13 mm) Wood Drill Bit
• Circular Saw with Fine Tooth Blade
• Framing Level
• Framing Square
• Wrench / Socket Set Not to Scale
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•1/4” (6 mm) Washers (12)
•1/4” (6 mm) Wood drill bit. Minimum 3“ (76 mm) Long (1)
If Mounting Pergola in Ground
L. 4"x4"x12'(10cm x 10cm x 366 cm) Pressure-Treated Wood Posts (4)
(purchase at local building center)
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J. 4x4x8' (10cm x 10cm x 244 cm)Pressure-TreatedWood Posts(4) (purchase at local building center)
K. 4x4 Bolt Down Bracket Kit (purchase from Vita or a retailer of our products)
L. 1/2“ x 3 1/2” x 12“ (1.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 30 cm) Wood Shims (32) - Can Be Cut from 1/2” (1.3 cm) Sheet of Plywood
M. 1/4” x 2 3/4” (6 mm x 70 mm) Cement Screws (12)
N. 3/16” (4.7 mm) Concrete Drill bit. Minimum 3” (76 mm) long (1)
If mounting pergola onto a wooden/composite deck with AN ACCESSIBLE UNDERSIDE:
O. 1/2“ x 3 1/2” x 12“ (1.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 30 cm) Wood Shims (32) - Can Be Cut from 1/2”(1.3 cm) Sheet of Plywood
P. 1/4” (6 mm) x ?“ Bolts and Nuts - Countersunk Head (12) Length depends on thickness of blocking material)

Wood Post Layout & Installation
forIn-Ground Application
Measure and mark out the location of the pergola posts using
string line and temporary wood stakes. Diagonal distances must
be the same to ensure a square installation. Adjust string lines
accordingly. The inside corner of the string lines will be the post
location.
Please Note:
Should you decide to moderately modifythe dimensions of your
pergola from the standard kit size, a circular saw witha sharp
fine-tooth blade is all that you need to cut, shorten ormodifythe
vinyl components.
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This pergola can also be installed ona pre-existing wood or
concrete surface using our bolt down bracket system with
a 4x4 wood post (sold separate).See page eight for more details.
Post locationandplacement is the most critical step in the
overall installation process. Please double check for the
possibility of any underground utilities suchas sprinkler, gas
or telephone lines.
STEP ONE
After youhave determined where the posts will be located,
excavate 10” (25 cm) diameter x 36” (91 cm) deep post holes.
After holes are dug and cleaned,place the 4x4 wood post into
a hole ensuring it’s level and square to string lines. The final post
height should be no more than 102” (259 cm) outof the ground.
If a post is higher because of obstructed excavation of footings,
please cut down in height accordingly.
Fill the vacant hole with pre-mixed concrete all the way to
within 3” (8 cm) of the top of the hole. Once the concrete has set,
back fill the remaining 3” (8 cm) with soil to cover the concrete.
Repeat for all four posts.
Please Note:
Some 4x4 pressure treated posts can be larger than 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
(9 cm x 9 cm) square due to twisting or cracking. We have
allowed a tolerance for this in the internal one way and two way
4x4 wood post guides (see page 8). However in extreme cases you
may need to shave down the top of the 4x4 wood post slightly to
get the vinyl post started over the wood post. Before installing your
wood posts in the ground, please check to confirm this and correct at
this stage if necessary.
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STEP T WO
Install Wood Supporting Posts Directly into the Ground
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111 1/2 in.
283.2 cm
10”
(25 cm)
36” (91 cm)
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3”
(8 cm)
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Overhead View
157 11/16 in (400.5 cm.)
from corner of wood post to corner of wood post.
102“ (259 cm) Maximum
Note:
Shown is a 11’-6”(351cm) length of wood,
and since the 4x4 Pressure Treated wood
comes in 12’ (366 cm) lengths, do one of
the following:
a. Cut the wood down to 11’-6” (351 cm)
b. Dig 42” (107 cm) deep holes instead of
36”(91 cm)
111 1/2 in.
283.2 cm

Measure and mark out the location of the pergola posts using
string or chalk line. Diagonal distances must be the same to
ensure a square installation.Adjust string lines accordingly.
The inside corner of the string lines will be the corner of the
Mark out the location of bolt down brackets using the base of
the bracket accordingly.
Using a 3/16” (4.7 mm) masonry drill bit, drill 3“ (8 cm) deep
holes to allow installation of 2 3/4”concrete screws.(Not included)
bottom flange.
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OPTIONAL STEP
Wood Post Layout & Installation
Using Bolt Down Brackets
for Concrete or Wood Surface
Note: for additional information on the bolt down bracket
installation, refer to the bolt down bracket instructions.
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With the four post brackets installed plumb, proceed to set
the 4x4x8’ wood post in place. Secure using wood screws.
Repeat for all 4 posts.
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96 in
(244 cm)
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Proceed to install three 2 3/4” (70 mm) concrete screws into the
bottom base of the bolt down bracket.(Not included)
Please Note:
Concrete patios generally have sloped surface for water run-off.
If this is the case, when you secure the bolt down bracket to the
concrete, the bracket may be at an angle. This can be corrected
for level using galvanized steel washers (not provided), acting
as shims underneath the base to level - VERY IMPORTANT OR
PERGOLA BEAMS AND RAFTERS WILL NOT BE LEVEL.
3" (8 cm) (Deep)
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Marker
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* Orientate brackets
accordingly to reduce
offset motion of posts.
(direction of arrows
denote flange
opening)
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110 3/8 in
280.4 cm
110 3/8 in
280.4 cm
156 in (396.5 cm)
From corner of bracket
(Bottom of flange)
to corner of bracket
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In order to create a snug fit between the wood posts and the inner
cavity of the vinyl posts, it will be necessary to “build out” the 4x4
posts near the bottom and the top using 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 12” (1.3 cm x
8.9 cm x 30 cm) shims. Follow instructions as illustrated.
Please Note:
Some 4x4 pressure treated wood posts can be larger than 3 1/2 x 3
1/2 (9
cm x 9 cm) square due to twisting or cracking. We have
allowed a tolerance for this in the post brackets and the internal one
way and two way 4x4 wood post guides. However in extreme cases,
you mayneed to shave down the e nd of your 4x4 wood post slightly
to allow access.
Level
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Shims to
“build out”
the 4x4 posts
on all four
sides
72 in
(183 cm)
6 in (15 cm)

Vinyl Column Assembly & Installation
Over Wood Posts
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Using the vinyl weld glue, insert the One Way 4”x4” Internal
Wood Post Guide in the one end of the main column posts.
This step is only applicable if your wood4x4 post are embedded
into the ground. If your pergola is going to be installed on
wood or concrete surface, please dispose of these four pieces.
Using a step ladder, guide the bottom vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts .
Using a step ladder guide the top vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts.
Please Note:
Ensure that predrilled holes at top of column are orientated
correctly for future beamand rafter placement. See diagram
at top of next page.
3a - If you also purchased base moldings (soldseparately),they
should be inserted at this stage.
Connect the bottom and top vinyl column by using vinyl weld
and sliding together. Please Note: Vinyl Weld Glue has about a
sixty secondcure time and about a 20 minute dry time.
Slide the topand bottom post trim into position. Use the bottom
post trimto cover the joint on the column. Slide the top posttrim
into approximate position±3” (8 cm) below the
hole in thetop vinyl
column assembly.
If required, adjust post heights accordingly to ensure future
level installation of beams and rafters as necessary. If slope is
severe causing a height difference between the posts, you may
need to trim down the bottom of two or more of your vinyl
columns as necessary.
Using the pre-drilled hole as a template, drive a 1/2” (13 mm)
hole through the wood post. Make sure to drill straight
through to the hole on theopposite side of the post.
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STEP THREE
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*Ensure that predrilledholes at top of
column are orientated correctly for
future beam and rafter placement.
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Secure the vinyl columns to the wood posts using 4 – 2
1/2“ (64 mm) self-auguring stainless steel screws at 8” (20
cm) up from the base of the posts,*and4 – 2 1/2” (64 mm) self-
auguring stainless steel screws
just above the trim cap as
illustrated. This will prevent possible uplift during high winds, etc.
Note: If you purchased the base moldings, screw directly
above the base moldings.

Main Support Beam Assembly
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At this stage, the columns should be properly
installedas per the following illustration,
with the columns 110”in. (279.4 cm) apart.
Also, notice that the holes at the top of each
post should be facing the same direction.
110 in.
279.4 cm.
110 in.
279.4 cm.
Critical Note:
Note the location of the pre-drilled hole on beams as pictured
aside.These holes will align with the hole on the posts.
Both ends of beam section should extendapproximately 6” (15 cm)
over the pressure treated wood.
Insert one 2x6x10’ (5 cm x15 cm x 305 cm) pressure treated wood
into a main support beam section followed by the joiner and
another beam section.
Glue and attach the Decorative End Caps onto the ends as shown.