New England Arbors VA84027 - Manual (Page 2)

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Without inserting them completely, set one bottom rail (part 6)
and one middle rail (part 7) into the holes in one of the posts
(part 1) as shown. Insert the spindles (part 9) through the top rail
and into the bottom rail.
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Run a bead of glue on the inside lip of a pergola end cap (part 5).
Push the cap onto the end of the filter and hold it steady for a
few seconds. Repeat this for each of the remaining caps, then
allow about 15 to 20 minutes for the glue to set up.
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Lift up on the panel and slip the top rail (part 6) onto the ends of
the spindles. Push down on the end of each rail until the tabs are
“locked” into the holes in the post.
Set out a second post. Flip the entire panel over and line up the
rail ends with the corresponding holes in the post. As in step 2,
push the end of each rail into the holes until the “locking” tabs
are completely inserted. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second
side panel.
Slide two of the base moldings onto the bottom of each post as
shown. Push the base moldings onto the posts until they touch
the bottom rail. Repeat this for the other side panel.
If you have not
purchased the optional trim kit, please disregard this step.
Lay out both assembled arches (part 2) on a level surface. Using
one filter (part 8) as a guide, space the arches apart until the
holes in the filter line up with the “guide pins” in the arches.
Run a bead of glue around the guide pin and in the recess of
each arch.
Slip the trim caps (part 4) over the top of the posts. Slide the
first one down until it sits just above the top rail, and the second
one down only a few inches. Repeat this for all 8 trim caps.
If you
have not purchased the optional trim kit, you will have only 4 trim caps.
Take the keystone base and top (part 10) and connect them over
the middle of the arch as shown. Make sure the pins in the base
are correctly inserted into the holes in the top. Push the two
pieces firmly together. Repeat this for the second arch. No glue
is required for this step.
Slip each locking post insert (part 3) into the bottom of each
arch. Push firmly until they “snap” into place. Again, no glue is
required for this step.
Run a bead of glue around the inside of the top of each post.
With assistance, lay down the side panels and insert the
completed arch assembly into the open ends of the posts as
shown. Again with assistance, stand the arbor up and check to
make sure the arch assembly has been completely inserted into
the posts.
Place the filter onto the guide pins. Push down firmly until it
“snaps” in place and apply pressure for a few seconds to allow
the glue to bond. Take one 3” screw and fasten each end of the
filter through the top of the arch, making sure not to hit the pins
below. Note: If your arbor is tan, use the included cap/washer
assemblies (Fig 3) along with the screws. Repeat steps 6 & 7 for
the remaining filters.
Make sure the arbor is secure and standing on even ground. Run
a bead of glue along the top half of each trim cap sitting directly
under the arch.