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Saftey Glasses, Tape Measure, Carpenters Level, Framing Square, Hex Head Nut Drivers, Chalk Line,
Recommended Tools:
Elec. Drill w/ Bits, 5/8" Hole Drill Bit, (Masonry Drill, Bits. & Anchors may be required if securing to
Stone, Concrete, or any other masonry unit.)
Before You Begin:
1.) Please read all instructions carefully. Check the Bill of Materials for any missing parts, and gather
2.) You may be required to obtain a building permit for this structure from your local building authority.
3.) Note that this Pergola Kit is not designed to carry additional loads such as hanging heavy plants,
4.) Fountain, Patio Stone, & Ferns are not included.
necessary tools. To prevent scratching of painted materials, place on a tarp, paper, or protective
material.
This product should only be installed in 10, 20, or 30 psf (pounds per square foot) snow load and
90 mph or less wind speed zone (Custom models can be designed for heavier loads). This product
is listed under ICBO Evaluation Report #2621P. You may have to submit two copies of your plot
plan and also a copy of the evaluation report to your local building authority for a building permit.
Contact your local building department for details and your area's snow & wind loads.
swings, people, or other objects.
FREESTANDING
DOUBLE-HEADER PERGOLA
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Rev'd - 1/18/10
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Summary of Contents for AMERICANA FREESTANDING DOUBLE-HEADER PERGOLA
- Page 1 FREESTANDING DOUBLE-HEADER PERGOLA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Saftey Glasses, Tape Measure, Carpenters Level, Framing Square, Hex Head Nut Drivers, Chalk Line, Recommended Tools: Elec. Drill w/ Bits, 5/8" Hole Drill Bit, (Masonry Drill, Bits. & Anchors may be required if securing to Stone, Concrete, or any other masonry unit.) Before You Begin: 1.) Please read all instructions carefully.
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Page 2: Parts List
FREESTANDING DOUBLE-HEADER PERGOLA ph. (800)851-0865 web www.americana.com PARTS LIST 2. End Cap for 1. Designer End Caps for 3. Column Cap 4. Header Splice 1 1/2" Sq. Lattice Headers & Rafters (Round & Square Shown) (Optional) 6. Lower Post Mounting 8. - Page 3 STEP 1 Pick out the 3" x 8" header beams (Fig. 1-1). If the header beams require splicing simply insert an equal amount of the provided header splice into each of the square ends of the header beams and secure with 10 - #8 x 3/4" Tek Screws on both sides of the splice (Front &...
- Page 4 STEP 3 Determine the best location for your new pergola and mark outer edges by snapping a chalk line the length of your headers along the outer edge. Turn 90 degrees and snap a chalk line the length of your rafters begining at the end of the previous chalk line.
- Page 5 STEP 4 - COLUMN SETUP: SQ. or ROUND ALUM. COLUMNS Snap two column sections together by fitting tongue into groove and lightly tapping with heel of hand to lock. Once two sets of two sections are locked together stand them on end and snap the open ends together around a post (see Fig. 4-1). Anchor bottom of column with two lower column brackets, 6 - Plastic Lag Screw Inserts, 6 - 2"...
- Page 6 STEP 4, CONT. - COLUMN SETUP: FIBERGLASS COLUMNS Before installation, fiberglass columns must be painted. See bottom of page for color matching formulas. TIP: Before painting, sand column lightly with 120 grit or finer wet/dry sandpaper. Use mineral sprits to remove all dust and dirt. Start by applying construction adhesive around lower round surface of cap, and position cap onto column.
- Page 7 STEP 4, CONT. - COLUMN SETUP: SIDE POST PLATES If your pergola has side plates, start by cutting the plates to the proper length. The plates must be 8" less than the post length above the grade. Next, drill 5/8" diameter holes through the side plates beginning 12" up from the bottom with one hole every 24"...
- Page 8 STEP 5 Assemble upper column cap and secure to column with 4 - #8 x 3/4" Tek Screw. Slide the column plate over 3" post and insert into top of column cap. Secure plate to cap with 4 - #8 x 3/4" Tek Screws, but be careful not to over torque (see Fig. 5-1).
- Page 9 STEP 7 If the lattice tubes require splice insert the splice into and end of two tubes and secure with 2 - # 8 x 3/4" Tek screws. (see Fig. 7-1). Layout lattice on rafters seam side up. For lattice spacing details, see Fig. 7-2. Lattice O.C. will most likely be 4 1/2".
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