RioOutdoors 6P-SH Installation Instructions Manual

6x6 surface mount single header raftered pergola kit

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6x6 Surface Mount Single 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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Thoughtfully engineered
Brackets eliminate all
wood-joinery skills
requirements.
Skills required: footing
& post install, drilling
pilot holes and driving
lag screws into
lumber.
Easy lift and place U-
channels eliminate
need for lifting
equipment. Super-
easy assembly work.
Self-aligning design
squares up structure
automatically.
Estimated Assembly
Time is less than 1-1/2
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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..11 INGLE HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION 1.8 H ........14 EADERS PREPARATION 1.2 T ........... 4 OOLS REQUIRED 1.3 C # 6P-SH ........5 ONTENTS OF 1.9 H ........17 EADERS NSTALLATION 1.4 L 1.10 I ........20 IST OF MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL SUPPLY...
  • 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

    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 requirements. 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.
  • 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. Post Height Dim B Above Ground 92 5/8 104 5/8 116 5/8 128 5/8 140 5/8 Dim A, above, is the height of the post above ground level.
  • Page 11: Ost -Top Single Header Bracket Installation

    1.7 POST-TOP SINGLE HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION 1. Slide one Post-Top Single Header Bracket over the 4x4 post top after aligning the header receiver u-channel in the proper direction. Let gravity work and pull the bracket all the way down on top of the post. 2.
  • Page 12 3. Wrap a piece of electrical tape around the drill bit, spaced 1-1/4” from the drill bit tip. This will act as a hole depth indicator when you drill each pilot hole. Pilot holes should be drilled at least 1-1/4” deep. A little bit deeper is acceptable but do not drill less than the required 1-1/4”...
  • Page 13 5. Drive one ¼ x 1-1/4” SS Hex Lag Screw through each 5/16” hole into the pilot holes you drilled in step 4, using a 7/16” Socket and Rachet driver. Tighten down each screw. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each post-top single header bracket. 13 | P a g e...
  • Page 14: 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 15 6. Place one rafter tie bracket on top of a header, as shown below. See the “Right View,” below, and make certain the Rafter Tie Bracket is properly oriented towards the inside area of the pergola. Look through the rectangle slot in the Rafter Tie. Slide the Rafter Tie until you can see the pencil mark line you marked on the header top surface in the rectangle slot.
  • Page 16 8. Using a 7/16” Socket and Ratchet Driver, drive a ¼” x 1-1/4” Lag Screw through the two holes on each side of the Rafter to secure the rafter tie to the header. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all rafter ties on both headers. 16 | P a g e...
  • Page 17: Headers Installation

    1.9 HEADERS INSTALLATION 1. Lift and place one header with rafter ties in the U-channels on two adjacent post-top brackets. 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. 3.
  • Page 18 4. Drive one ¼ x 1-1/4” SS Hex Lag Screw through each 5/16” hole into the pilot holes you drilled in step 3, using a 7/16” Socket and Rachet driver. Tighten down each screw. 5. Repeat steps 1- 2 for the second header and steps 3-4 for the remaining 3 post-top single header brackets. 6.
  • Page 19 7. Locate two 7/16” holes on the decorated face of the post top single header bracket. Drill an 11/64 X 3” deep pilot hole in the center of each 7/16” hole. The pilot hole will go through the header and into the 4x4 post. Drill at least 3” deep or a little bit deeper, not shallower.
  • Page 20: Nstalling The Rafters

    1.10 INSTALLING THE RAFTERS 1. Lift and place one rafter on a matching pair of rafter tie brackets. Measure the rafter overhang on each side of the pergola and center the rafter. 2. Drill 3/32” x 1-1/4” deep pilot holes in center of two holes in the Rafter Tie bracket faces on both sides of the rafter. 20 | P a g e...
  • Page 21 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. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for all remaining rafters. 21 | P a g e...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: Conditions

    Warranty protects against defect in manufacture only, unless herein specified otherwise. Any part(s) found to be defective during the warranty period as outlined above will be repaired or replaced at RioOutdoors.com’s option provided that the defective part is returned, if requested by RioOutdoors.com. Alternatively, RioOutdoors.com may at its own discretion fully discharge all its obligations under the warranty by refunding the verified purchase price of the product to the original purchaser.
  • Page 24: 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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