For the duration and the terms and conditions of the warranty we recommend that you contact your supplier. We also refer you to our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery which are available on request. Deponti B.V. accepts no liability for any damage or injury resulting from a failure to carefully follow the instructions in this manual or exercise due caution during transport, assembly, use and maintenance of the patio roof.
Before you can start enjoying your patio roof it must be assembled properly. This manual provides clear instructions for all the steps you must complete for correct assembly of your Deponti patio roof. We recommend that you take the time to read the entire manual before you begin assembly.
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Dispose of the product in accordance with local laws and regulations. • Deponti B.V. accepts no liability for damage or injury caused by failure to strictly follow the safety regulations and instructions in this manual or exercise due caution during assembly, use and maintenance of the product and any related accessories.
The Deponti Pigato patio roof is available as standard in widths of 4060, 5060 or 6060 as a single section; there is no limit to the number of sections that can be joined end to end.
4.1 Exploded view 4.2 Delivery inspection The patio roof shown in this manual is a 5x3 metre Pigato with the posts on foundation blocks. This merely serves as an example. The type and number of components supplied depends on your order.
Dimensions & slope • A Deponti roof should be installed with a slope of 12 cm per metre. The height of the wall profile and the passage height (distance from bottom of gutter to the ground) are completely dependent on each other and determined by this slope.
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Warranty is void if the Pigato patio roof is not assembled and installed in accordance with the instructions.
5.3 Measuring & determining dimensions The Deponti patio roof is available in a large range of sizes. Moreover, the roof has a modular design and can be quickly and easily made to size. However, please note that our current and future modular options are based on standard sizes.
225 cm (250 cm - 25 cm) or you have to place your posts 25 cm in the ground. 5.3.2 Roof length The total length of a Deponti patio roof is measured from the back of the wall profile to the inside of the post. www.deponti.com...
5.4 Joining patio roofs There is no limit to the width in which the Deponti patio roofs can be delivered. This is because the patio roofs can be joined end to end. In this case the gutter profile, wall profile and decorative profile are supplied in multiple lengths of 4060, 5060 or 6060 mm.
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Caulk the assembly so it is smooth and waterproof! www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
Place the wall profile on the line and then mark the holes that you pre-drilled in your wall profile. 3. Now use a concrete drill bit with a diameter of 8 mm to drill the holes. Make sure the wall profile is level. Ø8 mm www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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5. Degrease the top edge of the wall profile along the wall. 6. Caulk the top edge of the wall profile (between the wall and the wall profile) to make a good seal. Strike off the caulk to make it smooth and waterproof. cleaner www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
4. Place the leaf catcher in the hole in the gutter (with the cut side towards the side of the gutter profile with the open chambers). Caulk to form a waterproof seal around the leaf catcher. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
2. Secure the decorative profile with the supplied short 19 mm stainless steel screws. Begin approximately 5 cm from the end and place a screw approximately every 50 cm. The last screw should be placed approximately 5 cm from the end. 50 cm 5 cm www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
1. Place the gutter flat and firm on a table or sawhorses. 2. Slide the steel strip into the gutter. Use a lubricant. Tip: the steel strip can be ‘ratcheted’ in place with a lashing strap. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
Make sure that the foundation blocks are positioned perfectly square. Connect the drain to the side outlet of the rainwater discharge foundation block. ½B-55 mm ½B-55 mm D+55 mm 100 mm D+55 mm 100 mm Optie www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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M8x40 hex bolts (incl. washers). Make sure the post is level. 3. Place the other posts on the foundation blocks and secure them so they are plumb. 1/2 B-55mm 1/2 B-55mm Min. 100 mm www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
2. Place the left and right end rafters in both the gutter profile and the wall profile, one by one. Make sure that the outer edges of the end rafters are flush with the ends of the gutter profile and wall profile. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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Screw the end rafters to both the gutter profile and wall profile from the top with one short screw per end. Make sure the roof is completely square. Secure the end rafters with the second screw. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
6.4 Installing the middle rafters Note: if you install Deponti LED lighting, we recommend performing the installation before placing the middle rafters. If you do not shorten the width of your patio roof, you can use the trim elements for the gutter as spacers between the rafters.
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NOTE: see table on page 14 for the correct dimensions. 5. Screw the middle rafters to both the gutter profile and wall profile with two short screws. 654mm 654mm 654mm 654mm 654mm 654mm www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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Note: if Deponti LED lighting is installed, make sure all the cabling is properly positioned and connected before the inside trim covers are fitted. We recommend placing the transformer behind a trim click strip so it will be easily accessible for future service.
Once the strip is positioned correctly, click the trim click strip into the end rafter (use a rubber mallet). 4. Now screw the end cover strip to three points on the end rafter with long stainless steel screws (1 top – 1 bottom – 1 middle). www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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Once the strip is positioned correctly, click the trim click strip into the middle rafter (use a rubber mallet). 4. Now screw the middle cover strip to three points on the middle rafter with long stainless steel screws (1 top – 1 bottom – 1 middle). www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 on pages 29 & 30 for installation of the other cover strips. 6. Now screw a sheet stopper at the gutter end of each middle rafter to ensure secure attachment. Note: securing the end cover strips comes later. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
1. Position the rubber strip in the wall profile properly so it covers the sheets and cover strips. 2. Carefully cut the rubber strip to size at both ends. Silicon spray 3. Screw the wall profile trim cover onto wall profile with two short screws. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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5. Carefully screw the decorative profile trim cover to the gutter profile and the decorative profile with the short screws in the guides provided for this purpose. 6. Caulk the inside of the gutter so it is waterproof. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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7. Now attach the sheet stoppers to the cover strips of the end rafters with the short screws. 8. Remove the remaining protective film from the aluminium parts. www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
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9. Secure your posts with the second short screw. 10. If there is a small gap between the top of the posts and the gutter you can seal it with caulk. 11. Congratulations! The roof is now finished! www.deponti.com Patio Roof Manual – Type Pigato...
Solvents (washing-up liquid and glass cleaner) can be used for removing greasy contamination. - Never use a pressure washer. Deponti B.V. has a special cleaning product available. Ask your dealer for more details. 8. Disposal of waste Dispose of the product according to local laws and regulations.
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