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6x6 Post-in Ground Quad Header Raftered Pergola Kit
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, weakening or failure of the erected
structure may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
All brackets designed and sold by RioOutdoors.com are to be used for building pergolas only and are not to be used for
other structure construction purposes.
Figure 1: Items included in the kit, (
Items not included in this kit: wood, tools, some hardware.
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Installation Instructions
6P-QH
Applies to both 2x6 and 2x8 headers styles.
Pergola Kits
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Thoughtfully engineered
Brackets eliminate all wood-
joinery skills requirements.
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Skills required: footing &
post install, drilling pilot
holes and driving lag
screws into lumber.
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Easy lift and place U-
channels eliminate need
for lifting equipment.
Super-easy assembly
work.
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Self-aligning design
squares up structure
automatically.
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Estimated Assembly
Time is less than 2 hours
(after posts are
installed).
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- Page 1 WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, weakening or failure of the erected structure may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. All brackets designed and sold by RioOutdoors.com are to be used for building pergolas only and are not to be used for other structure construction purposes.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
UAD HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION 1.8 H ........12 EADERS REPARATION 1.2 T ........... 4 OOLS REQUIRED 1.3 C # 6P-QH (6 8) ......5 1.9 L ......17 ONTENTS OF OWER EADERS NSTALLATION 1.4 L IST OF MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL SUPPLY OR ARE 1.10 U... -
Page 3: Safety And Warning Information
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION 1.1.1 Building Permit & Inspection Requirements We recommend that you consult with your local building permit office and obtain advice and any required building permits and inspection approvals from the local building inspection department or the local authority over building codes. 1.1.2 Other Cautions CAUTION: Adhere to all safety requirements. -
Page 4: Tools Required
1.2 TOOLS REQUIRED Listed below, are common tools required for pergola projects. These tools are not included in this kit. Your pergola project may not require all tools. Select and acquire the tools for your project from the “Required for” column in this table. Description Tool Purpose Required for... -
Page 5: Contents Of Kit # 6P-Qh
The contents of this kit are shown in the table, below. Before you begin your project, take an inventory of all items that you received from us. If any items are missing, contact us directly via email at info@RioOutdoors.com. Include your name and shipping address and your order number, if available. -
Page 6: List Of Materials That You Will Supply Recommended
1.4 LIST OF MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL SUPPLY, OR ARE RECOMMENDED This is the list of required materials which are not included in this kit. You will acquire these items locally for your project. Use this table to help you calculate your total project budget. Total Item Item... -
Page 7: Post-In-Ground System
1.5 POST-IN-GROUND SYSTEM 1.5.1 What is a Post-in-Ground anchoring system? As the term indicates, Post-in Ground, means that the vertical posts for a pergola are inserted deep into concrete footings and anchored in that way. The depth of the footing and the length of the post required to be embedded into the footing is determined by the maximum depth of the frost line for a particular area. - Page 8 1.5.2 Study the posts layout requrements. First, study the posts layout requirements. Spend some time planning, yourself, so you are fully familiar with the final size you desire for your poergola.Determine the exact location for each pergola post based on your pergola size. We have designed our pergola systems to eliminate the need to cut any 6x6 post or header members.
- Page 9 1.5.3 Call 811. 811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center's website before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don't unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.
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Page 10: Ide Elevation Diagram
1.6 SIDE ELEVATION DIAGRAM Based on the height of the post above ground level, the diagram below provides the side elevation profile for this pergola system. 2x6 Header 2x8 Headers Post Height Above Ground Dim B Dm B 85-1/4 97-1/4 109-1/4 121-1/4 133-1/4... -
Page 11: Ost -Top Quad Header Bracket Installation
1.7 POST-TOP QUAD HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION 1. Slide one Post-Top Quad Header Bracket over the 6x6 post top after aligning the headers receiver u-channels in the proper direction. Let gravity work and pull the bracket all the way down on top of the post. Tap down on the top lightly if you feel any resistance. -
Page 12: Headers Preparation
1.8.1 Header and Rafter Tail Designs Cutting Visit www.https://riooutdoors.com/rafter-tail-designs to see our collection of Rafter Tail designs. Based on your cosmetic preference and skill, select a rafter tail design shape that you plan to cut yourself or you plan to outsource the design cutting. - Page 13 After you determine the lengths for your headers, it is time to prepare two headers to install the rafter tie brackets on. We have designed the rafter tie brackets to be auto aligning and simple to locate precisely. Follow these steps for easy rafter tie placement: 1.
- Page 14 7. On the outer header, starting with the center pencil mark, add one rafter tie then work outward, skip every other pencil mark, and place a rafter tie on alternating pencil mark points. ON THE OUTER HEADER PLACE RAFTER TIES SKIP EVERY OTHER PENCIL LINE MARK 8.
- Page 15 9. Drill 3/32” pilot holes in the center of the 5/16” holes in the Rafter Tie brackets. One 5/16” hole exists on each side of the Rafter. 10. Using a 7/16” Socket and Ratchet Driver, drive a ¼” x 1-1/4” Lag Screw through the one hole on each side of the Rafter to secure the rafter tie to the header.
- Page 16 11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for all rafter ties on both headers. Also, assemble two headers for the other side of the pergola using the same instructions. OUTER HEADER INNER HEADER 16 | P a g e...
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Page 17: Ower Headers Installation
1.9 LOWER HEADERS INSTALLATION 1. Lift and slide one lower header into the Lower U-Channel. 2. Center the header between the two posts by measuring the overhangs and moving the header until the overhang lengths on both sides are equal. 17 | P a g e... - Page 18 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining three lower headers. Your pergola should appear as shown, below, now. Identify the 5/16” wing-end holes in the face of the lower U-channels. There are 2 such faces in each quad header Drill 3/32”...
- Page 19 Drive ¼ X 1-1/4” Lag Screws through the pilot holes you drilled using a 7/16” socket and ratchet driver. Repeate steps 4 and 5 for the inner header at all post tops. Identify the 7/16” holes in the face of the lower U-channels. There are 2 such faces in each quad header bracket. 19 | P a g e...
- Page 20 8. Prepare an 11/64” drill bit to drill a pilot hole for 3/8” X 3” Lag Screws. Wrap tape around the drill bit shaft 3” from the end of the drill bit. While drilling the pilot hole, the tape will indicate when you have reached the required depth. 9.
- Page 21 11. Using a 9/16” socket and ratchet driver, drive a 3/8” X 3” Lag Screw through the U-channel face holes into the pilot holes you drilled. Tighten the screw. 1. Repeat step 11 for all lower U-channel holes. 21 | P a g e...
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Page 22: Upper Headers Installation
1.10 UPPER HEADERS INSTALLATION 1. Place one outer header with rafter tie brackets, in the outer Upper U-channel on top of the lower headers. Center the header between the two posts. Repeat this step for the outer header for the opposite side of the pergola. Locate two 7/16”... - Page 23 3. Drive one 3/8” x 3” SS Hex Lag Screw through each 7/16” hole into the pilot holes you drilled in step 2, using a 9/16” Socket and Rachet driver. Tighten down each screw. 4. Repeat steps 2-3 for all other quad header brackets’ outer U-channel faces. 5.
- Page 24 6. Locate two 7/16” holes on the face of the inner U-channel. Drill 11/64” X 3” deep holes at the center of the 7/16” holes. 7. Drive one 3/8” x 3” SS Hex Lag Screw through each 7/16” hole into the pilot holes you drilled in step 6, using a 9/16” Socket and Rachet driver.
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Page 25: Nstalling The Rafters
1.11 INSTALLING THE RAFTERS 1. Starting at the center of the upper headers, lift and place one rafter on a matching pair of rafter tie brackets. Measure the rafter overhang on each side of the upper headers and center the rafter. 2. - Page 26 3. Using a 7/16” socket and ratchet driver, drive ¼” x 1-1/4” Lag Screws through the pilot holes you drilled in the header. Two ¼” x 1-1/4” Lag Screws are required on both sides of the header. 26 | P a g e...
- Page 27 Was it easy to do? Did parts fit easily and properly? Do you like the quality of our products and design styles? Is your pergola structure sturdy and strong? Please go to RioOutdoors.com and provide us with your review.
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Page 28: Conditions
RioOutdoors.com is not responsible for results or costs of workmanship of installers in the negligence of their construction work. At all times RioOutdoors.com reserves the right to inspect reported complaints on location in the field claimed to be defective prior to processing or authorizing of any claim. Failure to allow this upon request will void the warranty. -
Page 29: Imitations Of Liability
Parts where the RioOutdoors.com logo has been altered, deleted, removed, or made illegible will void this warranty. Minor movement, expansion and contraction of the steel parts is normal and is not covered under the terms of this warranty.
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