Yardistry R003 User manual

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Installation Manual -R003
Entryway Kit
Revised 02/08/2011
(0.51m)
(1.18m)
(1.00m)
(0.69m)
Yardistry Ltd. - North America
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[email protected]
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Yardistry / Selwood Products - Europe
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www.selwoodproducts.com

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!Important Safety Notice!
• Yardistry components are intended for privacy, decorative and ornamental use only. Product is NOT
INTENDED for the following:
- Asafety barrier to prevent unsupervised access to pools, hot tubs, spas, or ponds.
- Safety railings for elevated platforms or decks.
- As load bearing support for a building, structure, heavy objects or swings. - Used in structures that trap
wind, rain or snow that would create extra load on the product.
• Permanent structures may require a building permit. As the purchaser and or installer of this product you
are advised to consult local planning, zoning, and building inspection departments for guidance on applicable
building codes and or zoning requirements.
• Wood is NOT flame retardant and will burn. Grills, fire pits and chimneys are a fire hazard if placed too
close to a Yardistry structure. Consult user’s manual of the grill, fire pit or chimney for safe distances from
combustible materials.
• During installation, follow all safety warnings provided with your tools and use OHSA approved safety
glasses.
• Some structures may require two or more people to install safely. Check for underground utilities
before digging or driving stakes into the ground!
General Information: Wood components are manufactured with Cedar (C. Lanceolata) which is protected with
factory applied water-based stain. Knots, small checks (cracks) and weathering are naturally occurring and do
not affect the strength of the product.Annual application of a water-based water repellent sealant or stain will help
reduce weathering and checks.
Warranty: Yardistry Limited products are backed by a 5 year limited lifetime warranty from the date of original
retail purchase for manufacturing defects and if installed as per manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Patents Pending
This identifies information that requires special
attention. Improper assembly could lead to an
unsafe or dangerous condition.
Where this is shown, 2 or 3
people are required to safely
complete the step. To avoid
injury or damage to the
assembly make sure to get help!
Check that assembly is square
before tightening bolts.
Use a measuring tape to assure
proper location.
Check that set or assembly is properly level
before proceeding.
Pre-drill a pilot hole
before fastening screw
or lag to prevent
splitting of wood.
This indicates time to tighten bolts, but
not too tight! Do not crush the wood.
This may create splinters and cause
structural damage.
Use
Help
Use
Help
Measure
Distance
Square
Assembly
Use
Level
Pre-drill 1/8” & 3/16” Bit
Tighten
Bolts
Keys To Assemble Success
• Tape Measure
• Carpenters Level
• Carpenters Square
• Standard or Cordless
Drill
• #2 Phillips or Robertson
Bits or Screwdriver
• Ratchet with extension
(7/16” sockets)
• Open End Wrench
(7/16”)
• Adjustable Wrench
• 1/8” Drill Bit
• Pencil
• 1/4” Drill Bit
• 8’ Step Ladder
• Safety Glasses
• Adult Helpers
Tools Required

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1½" x 3½"
AFWXHO
1" x 2½"
NRPLQDOH
5/4" x 3"
2" x 4"
(36) #10 x 1"
S1
(2) 2 x 4 x 80"
Y50113-029
A
Y50113-030
C
(6) 5/4 x 3 x 54¼"
(12) 5/4 x 3 (Y70813-000)
(2) 2 x 4 x 41ǩ"
Y50113-031
B
Material List
S4
S5
S6
#8 x 2 1/4” Wood Screw
#10 x 1” Pan Head Screw
S7
#10 x 1 1/2” Pan Head Screw
#8 x 1 1/2” Wood Screw
WH
(4) Post Top Connector With
7/16” Hex Bolt Assembly
(18) Panel Clips
R
(3) Top and Bottom Rail - 20”
BE
(8) 2x4 Beam Ends
2 x 4 x 25”
5/4 x 3 x 35 3/4”
2 x 4 x 41”

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Material List
PX1
PX3
(2) Three High X Panel
(2) One High X Topper
P
(4) 4x4 Post
(4) 2 x 4 x 12” Gusset
G
*Optional- May Not
be Included
S3 (34) #8 x 3½"
(8) #8 x 3” Wood Screw

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R
R
Step 1- Assemble Panels
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B - Filler Strips on Bottom
of Panel!
1. Remove the metal connectors on both sides of PX3 - Three High X Panel. Reattach the metal connectors
to PX3 by securing the bottom two holes of the metal connectors to the top two holes on PX3 so that the
metal connectors stick out from the top. Slide PX1 – One High X Topper between the two protruding metal
connectors on the top of PX3. Attach the metal connectors to the factory drilled holes in PX1.” (Fig. 1A)
*Ensure Panels are right side up! (Fig. 1B)
x2
R
PX3
PX1
2x One High X Topper
2x Three High X Panel
4x Top & Bottom Rail
8x #8- 2 1/4” Wood Screws
PX1
PX3
S4
2. Secure R-Top and Bottom Rails to
Panel Assembly with S4 - 2 1/4” Wood
Screws locations indicated by arrows in
the direction of the arrow. *R- Top and
Bottom Rails will overhang 1/4” on
either side of panel.
3. Repeat until eight panel assemblies are
created.

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4x 4x4 Post 12x - Panel Clips
24x #8 x 1 1/2” Wood Screw
P
S5
Step 2- Attach Panel Clips to posts
1. On a flat surface place P- 4x4 Post on its side
and position Panel Clips in locations indicated
in Figure 1. Ensure Panel Clips are oriented
as shown in Diagrams!
2. Panel Clips should be placed in the centre of
the post or the leading edge of the clip should
be 1” or 2.54cm away from the side of the
post as shown in Fig. 2.
3. With Panel Clips in place, mark screw holes
with a pencil and pre-drill holes with a 1/8” drill
bit. (Not provided)
4. Secure Panel Clips in locations indicated in
figure 1 and 1A with S7- #8 x 1 1/2” wood
screws.
5. Repeat for each post configuration (2 in total).
Front ViewFig. 1
AB C
Top View
1”
Fig. 2
Pre-drill holes and secure with S7- #8 x
1 1/2” Wood Screws
(2.54cm)
(0.51m)
(0.51m)
(1.88m)
(1.88m)
(19.32m)
(19.32m)
(0.25m)
(0.25m)
D

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S5
Step 3 -Attach Panels to Posts
1. Place panel assemblies on posts as shown (Fig.1) allowing a 4” gap between the bottom of the post and the
bottom edge of the bottom rail on the panel assembly. Note: This is best achieved by laying a 4x4 post on the
ground. Position panel assembly correctly in place. Once attached, stand the post and attach assembly with
the completed posts and panel assembly pieces.
2. With a 1/8” drill bit, predrill holes as shown in figure 2.
3. Fasten the panel assembles to the post and Panel Clips with a S5- 1” Pan Head Screw provided in location of
arrows. (Fig. 1)
4. Repeat until all four pergola bases are assembled.
x2
Fig. 1
Fig. 2. Predrill Holes and Fasten
with S5- 1” Pan Head Screw
12x 1” Pan Head Screw
(10.2cm)
(10.2cm)

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S6
Step 4- Layout Posts and
Connectors
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 - Attach Post Top Connectors
with S6- 1 1/2” Pan Head Screws.
1. Layout Arbour bases in configuration shown in figure 1. *Arbour bases must be secured on
a flat and level surface. It is recommended the structure be secured to existing stone,
concrete or deck with the Yardistry Post Base (YM21016) or equivalent hardware.
2. Install Post Top Connectors with S6- 1 1/2” Pan Head Screws provided. (Fig. 2) Ensure the
direction of the Post Top Connector is the same direction as indicated by the arrows in figure 1.
Install on a flat
and level surface!
16x 1 1/2” Pan head Screws
4x - Post Top Connector

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A
B
B
A
C
39½" 78½"
A
B
Drill 1/4” holes for bolts using holes in Post
Top Connector as guides
Taladre agujeros de 1/4" para los pernos
usando los agujeros delconector superior
de poste comoguía
Percez des trous de 1/4 po (6,35 mm)
pour les boulons en utilisant les trous des
connecteurs de bout de poteau comme
guides
S1
5/4 x 3" C
36x #10- 1” Pan Screw
12x -5/4 x 3” Bracket
32x 7/16” Hex Bolt w/ Nut
2x 2 x 4 x 41” Beam
2x 2 x 4 x 25” Beam
8x 2 x 4 Beam Ends
6x 5/4 x 3 x 35 1/4” trellis
Z
Step 5- Assemble Roof
A
B
WH
C
S1
Fig. 1
Fig. 1A
1. Attach two A- 2 x 4 x 41” Beams to Post Top Connectors with WH-7/16" Hex Bolt as shown in Fig. 1 and 1A.
2. Attach two B-2 x 4 x 25” Beams to Post Top Connectors with WH-7/16" Hex Bolt as shown in Fig. 1 and 1A.
Drill 1/4” Holes for bolts using holes in Post Top Connector as guides.
3. Attach eight BE- 2 x 4 Beam Ends to Post Top Connectors with WH-7/16” Hex Bolt as shown in Fig. 1 and 1A.
4. Evenly space apart and secure six C-5/4 x 3 x 35 3/4” Trellis to Beams using 5/4 x 3” Brackets and S1- #10- 1”
Pan Screws as shown in figures 1 and 2. BE
BE
BE
(1.00m)
(1.00m)
(1.00m)
(1.00m) Fig. 2
BE
BE
Drill 1/4” Holes for bolts using
holes in Post Top Connector as
guides.
3’ 3 1/2”

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8x #8x 3” Wood Screw
4X 2 x 4 x 12” Gusset
Step 6 (Optional)- Install Gussets
A
S3
Fig. 1
*Installing the Gussets will strengthen your project. Gussets are not essential to the overall project and
are only suggested if you experience wobble.
1. Attach four G-2 x 4 x 12” Gussets to 4x4 Post and A- 2 x 4 x 41” Beams with S3- #8x 3” Wood Screws as
indicated by the arrows in figure 1.