Yardistry YM12904 User manual

Revised 10-13-2022
Height: 11’ 6” (3.51 m)
14’-1-1/2”
[4.305 M]
16’
[4.877 M]
4.9m x 4.3m (16’ x 14.1’) TIMBER FRAME
PAVILION
Installa on and Opera ng Instruc ons – YM12904
Y40000-904
Yardistry – North America
Toll Free Customer Support:
1.888.509.4382
[e-mail]
www.yardistrystructures.com
Regular Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00
pm EST (excl. holidays)
(For extended hours see our website)
English and French Spoken
Patents Pending
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: READ CAREFULLY

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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:
• A safety barrier to prevent unsupervised access to pools, hot tubs, spas or ponds.
• 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.
Accumulated snow must be removed from roof.
DO NOT climb or walk on roof for any reason.
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 fl ame retardant and will burn. Grills, fi re pits and chimineas are a fi re hazard if
placed too close to a Yardistry structure. Consult user’s manual of the grill, fi re pit or chiminea
for safe distances from combustible materials.
Wear gloves to avoid injury from possible sharp edges of individual elements before assembly.
During installation, follow all safety warnings provided with your tools and use OSHA
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!
During assembly it is important to closely follow the instructions. Complete the assembly
on a solid, level surface and follow the instructions to square up, level and anchor the structure.
This will reduce the gaps at wood connections during assembly.
General Information
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 aff ect the strength of the product.
Annual application of a water-based water repellent sealant or stain is important and will
help reduce weathering and checks.
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Regular Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST
(excl. holidays)
(For extended hours see our website)
English and French Spoken
Questions?
Call toll free or write us at:
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[email protected]
Patents Pending

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Instructions for Proper Maintenance
Symbols:
Throughout these instructions symbols are provided in the top, right-hand corner of the page.
If you dispose of your Yardistry structure: Please disassemble and dispose of your
unit so that it does not create any unreasonable hazards at the time it is discarded. Be
sure to follow your local waste ordinances.
• Tape Measure
• Carpenters Level
• Standard or Cordless Drill
• 7/16”, 1/2” & 9/16” Wrench
• 7/16”, 1/2” & 9/16” Socket
Assembly Guides
• 8’ Step Ladder x2
• Safety Glasses
• Adult Helper
• Safety Gloves
• Hard Hat
Tools Required:
• Use Help, where this is shown, 2, 3 or 4
people are required to safely complete
this step. To avoid injury or damage to the
assembly make sure to get some help.
• Use a measuring tape to assure proper
location
• Pre-drill a pilot hole before fastening
screw or lag to prevent splitting of wood.
• 6’ Step Ladder x 2
• Square
• Ratchet
• Claw Hammer
• Check that assembly is square before
tightening bolts
Your Yardistry structure is designed and constructed of quality materials. As with all outdoor
products it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your structure
it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it.
HARDWARE:
• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead paint complying
with 16 CFR 1303.
• Inspect and tighten all hardware after completion of assembly; after fi rst month of use; and
then annually. Do not over-tighten as to cause crushing and splintering of wood.
• Check for sharp edges or protruding screw threads, add washers if required.
WOOD PARTS:
• Applying a water repellent or stain (water-based) on a yearly basis is important
maintenance to maintain maximum life and performance of the product.
• Check all wood members for deterioration, structural damage and splintering. Sand down
splinters and replace deteriorated wood members. As with all wood, some checking and
small cracks in grain is normal.
• Some gapping may occur at some wood connections.

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Assembly Tips
Following are some helpful tips to make the assembly process smooth and effi cient.
PRE-ASSEMBLIES:
(i.e. Post and Beam Assemblies, Roof Rafter Assembly, etc)
• Work on a raised, solid and fl at surface such as, a table or saw horse.
• Keep all connections fl ush where shown in the instructions.
• When assembling the beams keep parts fl at, straight and snug when
connecting.
METAL PARTS:
• Roofi ng material may have sharp edges, wear safety gloves.
• Remove all plastic covering, on both sides of the metal panels, directly
before installing each piece.
• Place roofi ng material on a non-abrasive surface before and after assembly
as it can bend, dent and scratch easily.
• The roofi ng screws can easily crush the roof panels and roof edges when
using a power drill. We recommend hand tightening the roofi ng screws so
they sit snug and tight to the roofi ng material.

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Note: It is critically important you start with square, solid and level footings, concrete
pad or deck to attach your Pavilion.
We supply Post Mounts with this structure which gives you the fl exibility to permanently install your structure
to a pre-existing or new wood or concrete surface.
• The hardware to attach the Post Mount to the structure is included.
• The hardware to mount the structure permanently will need to be purchased separately at your local
hardware store.
If you are mounting to concrete footers see below for the correct locations and placement. Please double
check for possibility of any underground utilities such as gas, telephone, cable or sprinkler lines.
Following are some examples of how to mount the structure to wood or concrete surfaces.
Refer to your local building and city codes, ordinances, neighbourhood covenants, or height restrictions
regarding this type of structure for guidance on acceptable installation requirements.
Permanent Installation Examples
Concrete Footer
To
Required
Depth
Anchoring Hardware not included
Post Mount
5.33 m
INSIDE POST
INSIDE POST
17’ 5-7/8”
Post to Post
OUTSIDE POST
Post to Post
14’ 1/2”
13’ 8-1/2”
12’ 2-1/2”
12’ 6-1/2”
4.28 m
4.178 m
3.721 m
3.823 m

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Permanent Installation Examples cont.
Concrete Patio 4.483m x 4.585m (14’ 8-1/2” x 15’ 1/2”) with 15.24cm (6”) clearance on all sides
Anchoring Hardware not included
Anchoring Hardware not included
Anchoring Hardware (not included)
Post
Mount
Post Mounts have a 12.7mm
(1/2”) diameter hole for anchoring
hardware.
Concrete Patio 4.483m x 4.585m (14’ 8-1/2” x 15’ 1/2”) with 15.24cm (6”) clearance on all sides

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(Y70841-610)
(Y00441-611)
(Y70841-607)
(Y00441-612)

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PRODUCT NUMBER: YM12904
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C. Read the assembly manual completely, paying special attention to ANSI warnings;
notes; and safety/maintenance information on pages 1 - 4.
• Follow the instructions in order.
• This structure is designed to be assembled and installed ideally by four people,
DO NOT attempt to install alone.
• Consider the slope of elevation where you plan to install the structure. Also, check for
gas, telephone, other utilities or sprinkler line locations prior to excavating any holes.
D. Before you discard your cartons fi ll out the form below.
• The carton I.D. stamp is located on the end of each carton.
• Please retain this information for future reference. You will need this information if you
contact the Consumer Relations Department.
• Each step indicates which bolts and/or screws you will need for assembly, as well as
any fl at washers, lock washers, t-nuts or lock nuts.
A. This is the time for you to inventory all your hardware, wood and accessories,
referencing the parts identifi cation sheets. This will assist you with your assembly.
Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly
B. If there are any missing or damaged pieces or you need assistance with
assembly please contact the consumer relations department directly. Call us
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A: At the bottom of (1474) 9 x 9 Post, insert eight 5/16” T-Nuts on the outside of each post. (F2.1)
B: At the bottom of each Post place four Post Mounts tight to the bottom and inside faces as shown in (F2.1 and
F2.2). Loosely attach with two 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with 5/16” lock washer and 5/16” fl at washer) per mount so
they connect to the T-Nuts. From the bottom attach with two #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws and two #10 x 1-1/4” Pan
Screws per mount. (F2.2) Tighten bolts.
C: Flush to the bottom of each Post place one (1465) Plinth on each post side and attach with four #8 x 2-1/2”
Wood Screws per plinth. Rounded edges on top. (F2.1, F2.2 and F2.3)
D: Repeat for three additional Post Assemblies.
Step 2: Post Assemblies
Wood Parts
F2.1
4 x (1474) 9 x 9 Post
16 x (1465) Plinth
Bottom
#8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws
(x 2 per Post Mount, from
outside)
#8 x 2-1/2”
Wood Screws
(x 4 per Plinth)
Post
Post
Mount
F2.2
F2.3 Rounded
Edge on Top
Hardware
96 x #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw
32 x #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw
16 x Post Mount
32 x 5/16” T-Nut
32 x 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt
(with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” fl at washer)
5/16” T-Nut (x
8 per Post)
5/16” Washer
5/16” Lock
Washer
5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt
(x2 per Post Mount,
from inside)
#10 x 1-1/4”
Pan Screws (x2
per Post Mount,
from inside)

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Hardware
Wood Parts
4 x (1489) Outer Beam FB
4 x (1483) Inner Short Beam
2 x (1486) Inner Centre Beam
24 x 5/16” x 3-1/4” Hex Bolts (5/16” T-Nut
5/16” Lock Washer, 5/16” Flat Washer)
(1489) Outer Beam FB
5/16”
T-nut
Step 3: Front/Back Beam Assembly
Part 1
A: Using one Long Beam Insert, connect two (1489) Outer Beam FB at front, and two (1483) Inner Short Beams
and one (1486) Inner Centre Beam at back, using twelve 5/16 x 3-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” fl at
washer and 5/16” t-nut) as shown in (F3.1, F3.2 and F3.3).
Make sure all holes align, then tighten all bolts.
Long Beam Insert
5/16” Flat
Washer
5/16” Lock
Washer
5/16 x 3-1/4” Hex Bolt
F3.1
F3.2
(1489) Outer Beam FB
(1486) Inner Centre Beam
(1483) Inner Short Beam
(1483) Inner Short Beam
(1483) Inner Short Beam
Long Beam Insert
F3.3
Align holes in all
pieces with 5/16 x
3-1/4” hex bolts
Tight
Tight
Tight
Components
2 x Long Beam Insert

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Step 3: Front/Back Beam Assembly
Part 2
B: Install Long Beam Insert on Front/Back Beam Assembly using (12) #8 x 1” Pan Screws as shown in (F3.4
and F3.5).
Hardware
24x #8 x 1” Pan Screws
F3.4
F3.5
#8 x 1” Pan Screws
x12
Front\
Back Beam
Assembly
Make sure bolt heads
are on the outside of
each Beam Assembly

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C: Flip assembly over so the T-nuts face towards front then fasten assembly with (30) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws
through (1483) Inner Short Beam and (1486) Inner Centre Beam. (F3.6, F3.7 and F3.8)
D: Repeat for a second Front\Back Beam Assembly.
Hardware
60 x #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw
Step 3: Front\Back Beam Assembly
Part 3
F3.6
F3.7
#8 x 2-1/2”
Wood Screws
(x 30)
5/16”
T-nut
Beam Insert Side
F3.8
Beam Insert is on this
side of assembly
Wood Screw Side
Notice T-Nuts on
this side
(1486) Inner Centre Beam
(1483) Inner Short Beam
(1483) Inner Short Beam

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A: Connect one (1462) Beam Bottom End to each end of one (1461) Beam Bottom Centre using two 5/16 x 1”
Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 1/4-5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) per end as shown in (F4.1 and F4.2).
B: Connect one (1459) Beam Top RT and one (1460) Beam Top LT using two 5/16 x 1” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock
washer, 1/4-5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) as shown in (F4.1 and F4.2).
HardwareWood Parts
4 x (1462) Beam Bottom End
2 x (1459) Beam Top RT
2 x (1460) Beam Top LT
2 x (1461) Beam Bottom Centre
12 x 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolts (5/16” T-Nut
5/16” Lock Washer, 1/4-5/16 Large Washer)
(1459) Beam Top RT
5/16”
T-nut
Step 4: Side Beam Assembly
Part 1
1/4-5/16”
Large Washer
5/16” Lock
Washer
5/16 x 1” Hex Bolt
F4.1
(1460) Beam Top LT
(1461) Beam Botttom Centre
F4.2
Align bolt holes in all
pieces with 5/16 x 1” hex
bolts
(1462) Beam Botttom End
(1462) Beam Botttom End
Beam Bottom Assembly
Beam Top Assembly

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C: Install eight 5/16” T-Nuts by tapping into the long face of the (1495) Beam Back Centre. Place the board with
T-Nuts facing down followed by two (1498) Beam Back End at each end. (F4.3 and F4.4)
D: Place two (1471) Beam Block 9” one at each end of the (1498) Beam Back Ends and two (1472) Beam Block
17” at a distance of 16-3/4” apart from each (1471) Beam Block 9”, (F4.5 and F4.6)
E: Place one (1473) Beam Block 24” at the centre of the (1498) Beam Back Centre. It should measure 27-1/2” to
the end of each (1472) Beam Block 17”. This will verify central position. (F4.5 and F4.6)
Hardware
Wood Parts
4 x (1471) Beam Block 9” 2 x (1495) Beam Back Centre
4 x (1472) Beam Block 17” 4 x (1498) Beam Back End
2 x (1473) Beam Block 24”
Step 4: Side Beam Assembly
Part 2
27½”
(1471) Beam Block 9”
F4.5
(1471) Beam Block 9”
(1472) Beam Block 17”
(1473) Beam Block 24”
16¾” 27½” 16¾”
(1472) Beam Block 17”
(1495) Beam Back Centre
(1498) Beam Back End
(1498) Beam Back End
F4.6
16 x 5/16 T-Nut
(1495) Beam Back Centre
(1498) Beam Back End
(1498) Beam Back End
F4.3 F4.4
5/16” T-nut
x8
Flush
Flush

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F: Place two (1501) Beam Fronts on top of the Beam Blocks from previous step. Align holes of the (1501) Beam
Front to the holes on the outside faces of the Beam Blocks. Match the bolt holes in both beam assemblies and all
Beam Blocks. (F4.7)
G: Place one Side Beam Insert on both (1501) Beam Fronts and align holes using six 3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolts
through the bolt holes at each end and two 3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolts at the centre. These bolts temporarily secure the
beam assembly ends for when Beam Top Assembly is fastened. (F4.8, F4.9 and F4.10)
Wood Parts
4 x (1501) Beam Front
Step 4: Side Beam Assembly
Part 3
F4.7
F4.9
(1471) Beam Block 9”
(1471) Beam Block 9”
(1472) Beam Block 17”
(1473) Beam Block 24”
(1472) Beam Block 17”
(1501) Beam Front
(1501) Beam Front
Side Beam Insert
HardwareComponents
2 x Side Beam Insert
F4.8
(1471) Beam Block 9”
F4.10
8x 3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolt
(For placement purposes only)
3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolt
3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolt
Side Beam Back
Assembly
Side Beam Front
Assembly
Beam Block
3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolt
3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolt
3/8 x 9-1/2” Hex Bolt