New England Arbors VA42011 - Manual (Page 9)

Vinyl Column Assembly & Installation
Over Wood Posts
9 10 x 10 Arch Top Pergola
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Using the vinyl weld glue, insert the One Way 4”x4” Internal
Wood Post Guide in the one end of the main column posts.
This step is only applicable if your wood 4x4 post are embedded
into the ground. If your pergola is going to be installed on
wood deck or concrete surface, please dispose of these four pieces.
Using a step ladder, guide the bottom vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts.
If you purchased Rio or Riviera Pergola, slide the base mold on
post.
Note: If you are installing a Privacy Wall on the pergola, do not
install base mold on the posts the wall is going between.
Using a step ladder guide the top vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts.
Please Note:
Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for
future main beam placement. See diagram at top of next page.
Connect the bottom and top vinyl column by using vinyl weld
and sliding together. Please Note: Vinyl Weld Glue has about
a sixty second cure time and about a 20 minute dry time.
Slide the bottom post trim into position to cover the joint on
the column.
Slide the top post trim into approximate position.
Final adjust post heights accordingly to ensure future level
installation of beams and rafters as necessary. If slope is severe
causing a height difference between the posts, you may need
to temporarily remove vinyl column from wood post and trim
down the bottom of two or more of your vinyl columns as
necessary. Once finished heights are determined to be level,
(use a temporary string line and level) using vinyl weld install
the post caps.
Secure the vinyl columns to the wood posts using 4 – 1 1/2“
self-auguring stainless steel screws at 8” up from the base
of the posts, and 4 – 1 1/2” self-auguring stainless steel screws
just above the trim cap as illustrated. This will prevent possible
uplift during high winds, etc.
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Slope?
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*Ensure that holes at top of column
are orientated correctly for
future beam and rafter placement.
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