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We recommend reviewing this Assembly
Manual thoroughly before starting this
project. Become familiar with the tools
required and where and when assistants
are necessary. If you're planning on
finishing the Gazebo in a weekend, we
recommend completing up to Step 47
on your first day.
Thank you for purchasing a
10 ft Bayside Gazebo. Please take
the time to identify all the parts prior
to assembly. The parts list can be found
on Page 2 of this Manual. Sorting parts
will help you organize and prepare for
each section. There are 7 sections:
A. Floor Section
B. Rafter Section
C. Rail Section
D. Floor Section
E. Roof Section
F. Cupola Section
G. Miscellaneous Section
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on proper installation and normal residential use, on level ground. Please
follow the instruction manual when building your Gazebo and retain the manual for future maintenance
purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free
of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support
Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to
courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement
parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.
Toll Free 1-888-658-1658
www.outdoorlivingtoday.com
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10ft Octagon Bayside
Gazebo Assembly
Manual
sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com
Jan 10th, 2017
Revision #19

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Summary of Contents for OLT Bayside

  • Page 1 Step 47 on your first day. Thank you for purchasing a 10 ft Bayside Gazebo. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. The parts list can be found on Page 2 of this Manual. Sorting parts will help you organize and prepare for each section.
  • Page 2: Parts List

    Thank you for purchasing our 10ft Bayside Gazebo Kit. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List: A. Floor Section (Page 4-11) 1 - 5 1/4” - Diameter Octagon Core Block 8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 55 1/4” - Main Floor Joist 8 - 1 1/2”...
  • Page 3: Hardware Kit

    10’ BAYSIDE GAZEBO HARDWARE SHEET Hardware Kit (Provided) In Florida, additional hardware may be required that is not included in kit due to hurricane winds. Please check with local building code to confirm. 3” 340 pcs 70 pcs 1 1/2”...
  • Page 4 A. Floor Section Measure to center of Plate Long Main Floor Joist 55 1/4” long “T” Post Mount with Holes Drilled Drilled Holes Joist evenly spaced between Locate both the Long Main Floor Joist and bolts. the “T” Post Mount Plate. Angle cut ends must be positioned to the outside.
  • Page 5 Position end of joist equally on one side of the Core Block. Angle screw with 3 - 3” screws from the top and sides. Joist and top of Core Block should sit flush with each other. Note, Drill 1/8” pilot holes in joist prior to screwing to prevent splitting.
  • Page 6 At this stage, your gazebo floor should look similar to the illustration to left. Important: To confirm Doorway location, refer to Step 16. Mid Floor Joist Interior Core Brace (angle cut on ends) 12” long Locate and position a Mid Floor Joist (42 3/8” long) and an Interior Core Brace (12” long). Make sure the longer side of Core Brace is flush with the end of the joist and attach together with 2 - 3”...
  • Page 7 Do not attach until Step 22. Position remaining Mid Joist / Core Brace Assemblies roughly between the main Joist Assemblies. Some adjusting will be necessary to form a symmetrical pattern. Angle Cut of Post (high side = inside) Locate 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” Posts. Align first Post with four drilled holes in bottom aligned with “T”...
  • Page 8 When holes are aligned, slide 4 - Carriage Bolts from the outside through Post and “T” Post Mount Plates. Complete all four “T” Post Mount and Post Carriage Bolt Flange Nut attachments. Important: Once again, only snug Carriage Bolts at this stage. After Handrail and Upper Baluster Section are installed, come back and firmly tighten with wrench.
  • Page 9 2nd Post Plywood Post Spacing Template Locate 2nd Post and Plywood Post Spacing Template. Align and secure Post to Joist Assembly as per Steps 12-15. Using the Post Spacing Template, slide between posts as illustrated above. Level with top of “T” Post Mount.
  • Page 10 3rd Post Locate 3rd Post. Align and secure Post as per Steps 12-15. Using the Post Spacing Template, position 3rd Post as per Step 16. With 3rd Post correctly positioned, align and attach the Outer Rim Joist as per Step 17 - 18. Any gaps between the ends Rim Joists will be covered by Rim Joist Detail Plates in Step 121.
  • Page 11 Secure Core Brace Assembly to Main Joists with Flush 4 - 3” screws. Make sure tops of Interior Core Brace and Main Joists are flush with each other as Decking will sit on this attached in Steps 50-64. “T” Post Mount With all Mid Joist Assemblies secured, and Rim Joist at screw the “T”...
  • Page 12 B. Rafter Section Caution - Next you will be installing Rafters. Rafters will be unstable until Upper Rails Sections are completed in Step 34. Rafters must be secured to Upper Rails and cannot be left unattended. Locate 8 Skybox Pieces placing them with Dado cut facing out and to the top.
  • Page 13 Important - Depending on the # of helpers you have available will determine how many rafters can be attached to Skybox prior to lifting up. Our illustration shows 3 Rafters = 2 additional helpers. Screw from Align Rafter Corners inside of flush with ledge of Skybox into Skybox.
  • Page 14 Post will sit in notch of rafter. . With the help of at least 2 assistants and Step Ladders, lift up your partially completed Skybox/ Rafter Assembly and place Rafters on top of Posts. The Post will sit in the notch of the Rafter. angle screw from side Angle screw each Rafter/Post connection together with 1 - 3”...
  • Page 15 C. Rail Section Bevel edge of cap Left and Right Upper positioned to outside. Rail End Caps. Evenly Attach with spaced Straight 4 - 2” screws. from side edge of to side. cap to inside. Outside View Locate Upper Rail Sections (8) and Upper Rail End Caps (8 left / 8 right).
  • Page 16 Flange Nut. 3rd Carriage Bolt Lift a second Upper Rail Section into place and Hammer in 3rd Carriage Bolt into left side of slide carriage bolt through End Cap hole. Place a second Upper Rail Section as per Step 36. flange nut over bolt and snug nut down.
  • Page 17 When correctly positioned, attach with 4 - 2” screws. Complete all Handrail Sections now. Important- Drill 1/8” Pilot Holes in End Caps to prevent splitting. Be sure to drill into Handrails. Measure 4 1/2” from top of Rim Joist. Starting on right side of Doorway, position first Handrail Section between Posts. Position bottom of Handrail Section 4 1/2”...
  • Page 18 Complete remaining Handrail Sections positioning and securing as per Step 44. In Florida, additional hardware may be required that is not Tighten with included in kit due to hurricane Wrench winds. Please check with local building code to confirm. With both the Upper Rail and Handrail Sections complete, go back and tighten all the Carriage Bolts in the “T”...
  • Page 19 Rafter Locate 8 Mid Rafters (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 55”). Center Mid Rafter from side to side on Skybox and on the same vertical plane as the Corner Rafters. Use a Straight Edge to assist you. Attach Mid Rafter from inside the Skybox with 2 - 3” screws. Center Mid Rafter on Upper Rail Section (the midpoint of the Upper Rail Sections is approximately 20 1/2”).
  • Page 20: Floor Section

    D. Floor Section Important- If you have purchased a Screen Kit Option, Floor Screening must be installed prior to Step 50 (Floor Panel installation), please refer to Screen Kit Option Assembly Manual for instructions. Locate the 8 pie-shaped Panelized Floor Panels. Floor Panel Lift up and lay your first Panelized Floor Panel on Floor Joists.
  • Page 21 Place and position 2nd Floor Panel on Floor Joists. Position as per Step 52. 2nd Panelized Floor Panel Place and position remaining Floor Panels around the Floor Joists. Position as per Step 52. With all panels evenly spaced and and in their correct position, secure each panel down to floor joists with 8 - 2”...
  • Page 22 Place Last Deck Board on Floor Joists and position between joists. Do not secure until all remaining Deck Boards are positioned. 2nd Sections Last Deck Board Position all remaining Deck Boards around the center of the floor. Position so they fit evenly around the floor. Secure each Deck Board with 4 - 2”...
  • Page 23 Locate a Perimeter Deck Board - Notched for Post. Position equally between Posts and resting on the Rim Joist. Expert Advise - Position all Perimeter Deck Boards around gazebo as shown in Step 64 to even gaps between boards prior to attaching. With Perimeter Deck Board positioned correctly, secure board with 5 - 2”...
  • Page 24 E. Roof Section Panel will sit on Dado of Skybox. Starting at your entrance, lift and position 1 Panelized Roof Section up and place equally on rafters. The top of the panel will sit on the dado of the Skybox frame Roof Panel not to exceed top of Skybox...
  • Page 25 When 2nd Roof Panel Section is positioned on the Rafters equally and on the Dado of the Skybox, secure to Rafters as per Step 66. Continue positioning and secure Roof Panel Sections around the Gazebo. Your 3rd section should be to the left of the entrance followed by the next immediate right side section. Complete remaining Roof Panel Sections finishing off at the rear.
  • Page 26 After all Roof Panel Sections have been positioned, slight adjustments to some of panels may be necessary to get the best fit. When correctly positioned, secure with 4 additional 3” screws per panel as shown above. Reach through Skybox while securing Roof Panels at the top. Remember, gaps between Roof Panel Sections will be covered later by Roof Ridge Caps.
  • Page 27 With the Facia Board Facia Board positioned correctly on Rafter ends, secure with 4 - 2” screws per side. Drill 1/8” pilot holes to prevent splitting. Note- Align screws so Facia Detail Plate will cover. See Step 119 for details. At Mid Rafter, secure Facia with 1 - 2”...
  • Page 28 Upper Baluster bottom rail Right Side Corner Bracket Locate 16 Corner Brackets (8 Left / 8 Right Side). Place into position on Post and on the Upper Baluster Section bottom rail. With Bracket Centered on Post and Upper Baluster Section, drill 1/8” pilot hole in Bracket to prevent splitting before securing with 2 - 3”...
  • Page 29 F. Cupola Section Important- Pre-drilling 1/8” pilot holes in Cupola components will help prevent wood from splitting. We highly recommend this. Locate 8 Side Rail Cupola Sections and Screw each section together with 2 - 2” place in octagon shape as shown above. screws.
  • Page 30 Complete all Rafter / Core Block Continue attaching Rafters to Core Block attachments. securing with 3” screws 2” from the top. Straight Edge Important- angle screw up into the Facia sits below Rafter heart of Rafter end. Locate 8 Cupola Facia Pieces and place Position Rafter so it sits equally on both Rafter against Rafter ends.
  • Page 31 Place completed Rafter/Facia Section on Side Line up Rafter equally on each corner of Rail Section. the Side Rail Section. With Rafter/Facia Section positioned Locate and place 1st Cupola Roof equally on Side Rail Section, attach together by Panel on Rafters. screwing with 1 - 2”...
  • Page 32 Continue to position and attach Cupola Position and attach 2nd Cupola Roof Panel Roof Panels. Gaps may appear between Roof Panels but will be covered later by Roof as per Step 95. Ridge Caps. 100. Locate 16” long Cupola Ridge Cap and Position 8th Cupola Roof Panel in place position on corner overhanging roof by approx.
  • Page 33 103. Complete remaining Cupola corner Ridge 104. Locate and place Top Cap / Ball Top on Caps as per Steps 100-102 going around in a windmill design. top of Core Block. Important- Placing Cupola on Roof requires heavy lifting. Your helper will need to be positioned on the roof.
  • Page 34 G. Misc. Section 110. Locate all Gazebo Ridge Caps. Note, 109. there are left and right offset Ridge Caps.See Picture above shows illustration of Step 112 for detail illustration of the difference. completed Cupola on gazebo. Place 1st Ridge Cap on roof seam slightly overhanging roof end and attach with 2 - nails.
  • Page 35 slightly smaller 116. The last Ridge Cap to complete a side 115. Continue to attach Ridge Caps, positioning must be cut shorter to fit against the Cupola. and securing as per Step 114. Use a Utility Knife to score cap. 117.
  • Page 36 Facia Corner Detail Plates 120. When centered in each corner of Facia, attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per plate. Rim Joist Corner Detail Plates 121. Position Rim Joist Corner Detail Plates in each corner where Rim Joists come together to hid the gap. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2”...
  • Page 37 We hope your experience assembling the Bayside Gazebo has been both positive and rewarding. We value your feedback and would like to hear back from you on how well we are doing in the following areas: 1.