New England Arbors VA80205 - Manual (Page 3)

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Level
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Bolt Down Bracket System for Pergolas & Arbors
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L
ength of pr
essur
e tr
ea
ted w
ood depends on pr
oduc
t (see not
e).
For an arbor, this process
only needs to be done on
the bottom.
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Shims to
“build out”
the 4x4 posts
Align the holes on the bottom plate of the bolt down bracket, the
wood deck, and the blocking board and insert a bolt, washer, and nut
as shown aside.
Tighten each bolt with a screwdriver and a wrench.
With the four post brackets installed plumb, proceed to set the 4x4
wood post in place. Secure using the screws included in the kit.
Repeat for all 4 posts. NOTE: WOOD POST LENGTH NEEDS TO BE 8’
LONG FOR A PERGOLA OR AS HIGH AS THE BOTTOM RAIL WILL
PERMIT OF AN ARBOR.
In order to create a snug fit between the wood posts and the inner
cavity of the vinyl posts, it will be necesary to “build out” the 4x4
posts near the bottom and the top using 1/2” x 4” x 12” shims.
Follow instructions as illustrated.
Using a step ladder, guide the bottom vinyl columns over the wood
4x4 posts.
Proceed with assembling and installing your pergola or arbor.
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S T E P S
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TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
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