New England Arbors VA42035 - Manual (Page 10)

Vinyl Beam Assembly
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Insert the end of the vinyl beam marked ‘A’ into a joiner. Pre-
drilled holes should be facing up. Install the joiners so that
the side with the four holes are facing up. Push firmly so the
extrusion bottoms out inside the joiner.
Insert one steel stiffener (with steel block facing up), into the
lower pocket of the vinyl beam. Push until steel block hits the
internal ribbing.
Slide the other end of vinyl beam marked ‘A’ (with pre-drilled holes
facing up) over the steel insert and into the joiner to create one
full beam.
Using 1 1/2” screws, fasten the joiner to vinyl beams and steel insert.
The bottom and top holes will need to be pre-drilled (use drill bit
provided).
Repeat for other beam.
Using 5/8” screws, install the rafter brackets to the main beams.
Follow the pre-drilled holes to identify locations.
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S T E P F O U R
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10 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola
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Four holes facing up
At this stage, the columns should be properly
installed as per the following illustration,
with the columns 96 in. (243.8 cm.) apart.
Also, notice that the holes at the top of each
post should be facing the same direction.
A
A
96 in.
243.8 cm.
96 in.
243.8 cm.
Beam In
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Steel block should face up
Beam In
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Beam In
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Beam In
sert
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Pre-drill holes on bottom and top to
accomodate for internal steel stiffener.
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A
Note: If you have base molding on your
posts, measure above moldings as the
measurement is to be from post to post.