vita Malibu User manual

10 x 10 Flat Top Pergola
with Canopy
A S S E M B LY G U I D E
O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S
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• Bolt Down Bracket Kit (4 for Pergola)
Ver 2.3 Apr 15-2021
Model: Malibu
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Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, N7T 2G6

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210 x 10 Flat Top Pergola Canopy
Getting Started
First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in one
of our fine pergola Canopy kits. This kit is designed to be assembled and
installed ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools.
Do not attempt alone, especially during the installation stage.The Canopy kit
is meant to fit any of our 10 x 10 Flat top Pergola.Ideally the canopy kit will be
installed simultaneously as the pergola, but can also be installed retroactively
to existing pergola with slight modifications. Both scenarios will be outlined in
this set of instructions.
Planning & Preparing
Please consult the 10 x 10 pergola instructions and plan accordingly.
Our Canopy kit has been designed such that you can adjust the ‘walls’ on
two opposite sides and should be adjusted to what suits best.
Please be advised that in the event of high winds and/
or snow, we recommend removing the canopy to avoid any damage to the
canopy itself, the pergola, or any surrounding structures.
You should also check to verify local building codes, ordinances, neighbour-
hood covenants, or height restrictions regarding this type of structure.
Restriction of Use
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 calling
1 800 282 9346, ext #20 (Mon to Fri 8:00 A.M
to 5:00 P.M. EST).

Malibu Pergola Materials Overview
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10 x10 Flat T
1. Canopy (1) #10898
2. Retainer Bracket (4) #10899
3. Retainer Steel Insert - Short (2) #10904
4. Canopy Retainer (4) #10901
5. Retainer Coupler (2) #10902
6. Canopy Steel Insert - Short (2) #10903
7. Canopy Steel Insert - Long (2)* #10904
8. Rafter Joiners - Plain (6) #10905
9. Retainer Steel Insert - Long (2)* #10904
* Note: Items 7 and 9 are identical.
Front View Side View
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9
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Top View
145.375 in
(369.25 cm)
92 in
(233.68 cm)
110 in
(279.4 cm)
120 in
(304.8 cm)
107.5 in
(273 cm)
96.625 in
(245.4 cm)
110 in
(279.4 cm)
120 in
(304.8 cm)

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1. Canopy (1)
2. Retainer Bracket (4)
3. Retainer Steel Insert - Short (2) - 31.5 in (80 cm)
4. Canopy Retainer (4)
5. Retainer Coupler (2)
6. Canopy Steel Insert - Short (2) - 26.5 in (66 cm)
7. Canopy Steel Insert - Long (2)*
8. Rafter Joiners - Plain (6)
9. Retainer Steel Insert - Long (2)*
*) Note: Items 7 and 9 are identical
Malibu Pergola Materials Breakdown
Check Box These Contents
In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer
service dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST).
410 x 10 Flat Top Pergola Canopy
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Not to Scale
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Malibu Additional Materials List
Hardware (in plastic bag)
All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring.
A. 3/4”Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (20)
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STE P ONE
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10 x 10 Flat Top Pergola Canopy
Follow steps one to four on the 10 x10 Flat top Pergola instructions.
In step 5, use the rafter couplers that are supplied with your Canopy
box.These couplers will not have the decorative trim around the
outer surface to prevent the Canopy from snagging and/or tearing.
Note: If you’re retroactively installing the canopy system onto an
existing pergola, you can also break off the trim ring around the
coupler. Please do so with care using a flat head screwdriver or a
putty knife.
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Continue steps five through seven as per the 10 x 10 Flat Top Pergola
instructions.Your pergola should look like the illustration below:
STE P T WO
Connect the two pipes (80”and 31½”- the longer of the two shorter
ones).
Continue to assemble the retainer bar by connecting the two retainer
extrusions and coupler with the pipe assembly inside as shown.
Fasten all the pieces together by using four of the provided screws.
Note: Ensure that the steel pipe is not protruding out of either end.
The steel pipe might need to be pre-drilled using the drill bit
provided with your pergola hardware.
Repeat for second retainer.
Assemble Retainer Bars
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2
3
4
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2
3

STE P THR EE
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10 x 10 Flat Top Pergola Canopy
Fasten the retainer brackets to the post as shown. Ensure the opening
of the bracket is facing the inside of the pergola. The upper inside face
of the bracket will be 1” from the bottom of the rafter. Use two screws
provided to fasten to post. Repeat for adjacent post.
From the inside of the pergola, insert the retainer bar into the opening
of the brackets.
Note: Because post location can vary slightly, if the retaining bar
does not fit easily it can be trimmed as necessary. Steel pipe can be
trimmed as well with a hacksaw.
Fasten the retaining bar into the brackets using one screw per bracket
as shown.
Repeat for other retainer bar.
Attach Retainer Bars
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2
3
4
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2
3
Note: Opening
1”

STE P FOU R
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10 x 10 Flat Top Pergola Canopy
Attach Canopy
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2
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Navigate the canopy between the retainer bar and the end rafters
and over the pergola as shown. A helper would be required.
Attached the second set of pipe together (80”& 26½”) and insert
into the opening at the end of the canopy as shown.
Notes:
1. Canopy can be adjusted by first ‘pushing’ up on the one end
and pulling down on the other end (or use a helper).
2. To remove canopy, simply remove the steel insert from one
end and slide the canopy out.
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