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Patio cover/carport

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Watch the Weather:
Do not attempt to assemble your unit on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground.
Two or more people should work together to assemble your unit. One
Teamwork:
person can position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the fasteners and
the tools.
Tools and Materials:
construction of your unit. Decide which method of anchoring and the type of foundation
you wish to use in order to form a complete list of the materials you will need.
Required
• Eye Goggles
• No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
(With Hardened Magnetic Tip)
Note: A power screwdriver or vari-
able speed drill with Phillips-tip at-
tachment can speed assembly by
as much as 40%.
Selecting and Preparing Your Site:
a location for your unit. The best location is a level area with good drainage.
•Allow enough working space for ease of moving parts into position during assembly.
•Before you begin the first steps in assembling your parts, a foundation should be constructed and
an anchoring system should be ready to use.
PLAN AHEAD....
Be sure the day you select to install your unit is dry and calm.
These are some basic tools and materials you will need for the
Required
• Work Gloves
• Step Ladder
• Utility Knife / Scissors
• Pliers
• Carpenter's Level
• Tape Measure
Optional Time-Savers
• Wrench / Nut Driver
• Electric / Cordless Drill
• Square
• String
(for squaring frame)
Before assembly, you will want to decide on
Foundation Preparation
• Hammer and Nails
• Spade or Shovel
• Hand Saw / Power Saw
• Lumber and/or Concrete

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