New England Arbors VA80207 Assembly Instructions

A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N S
Bolt Down Bracket System
VA80206 (2-Pack) | VA80207 (3-Pack) | VA80205 (4-Pack)
6 in
Designed to be used to mount any New England Arbor pergola with 5x5 columns
DO NOT use the bolt down bracket system for isntalling the pergola over
concrete pavers, patio stones, or interlocking bricks.
Refer to page 8 of the instruction manual for more detailed post location
information for your specific model.
Please read through before starting installation.
Check Box for These Contents
In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service
dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST).
1. Steel Post Bracket (2, 3, or 4; depending on quantity pack purchased) 80054
2. 1 1/2" Self Tapping Screws (4 screws per individual bolt down bracket) 20005
Extra Materials Required
detailed below will vary depending on your pergola model).
If mounting Pergola onto an existing concrete
surface:
• 4x4x8' - pressure treated wood posts - 1 wood post per pergola column
• 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 12" long wood shims to "build out" wood posts - 8 shims
per wood post (can be cut from 1/2" plywood).
• 1/4" x 2 3/4" Cement Screws
bracket
• 3/16" Concrete drill bit. Minimum 3" Long (1)
If mounting Pergola onto a wooden or composite
deck with AN ACCESSIBLE UNDERSIDE:
• 4x4x8' - pressure treated wood posts - 1 wood post per pergola column
• 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 12" long wood shims to "build out" wood posts - 8 shims
per wood post (can be cut from 1/2" plywood).
• 1/4" x ?" Bolts and nuts - Countersunk Head - 3 bolts/nuts per bolt down bracket
(length depends on total thickness of deck board plus blocking board ± 1/2")
• 1/4" Washers - 3 washers per bolt down bracket.
• 1/4" Wood drill bit (1) (Length depends on total thickness of deck board
plus blocking board ± 1/2").
• 2x6 x 6" long - Blocking Board - 1 piece per bolt down bracket (to be installed
underneath the deck boards and bolt down brackets).
Tools You Will Need
• Cordless Drill
• Concrete Hammer Drill (if drilling in concrete)
• Wrenches/Socket Set (if fastening with bolts)
4 5/8 in
to fasten wood posts to Steel Post Brackets
(Quantity requirements
- Countersunk head - 3 screws per bolt down
3.5 in
4 5/8 in
1.
Extra Hardware Required:
1/4" x 2 3/4"
Cement Screws
and
3/16" Concrete
Drill Bit
3.5 in
Warning:
If you are installing a pergola on
a wood deck or concrete surface,
it is highly recommended that
you purchase this product.
2.
OR
1/4"x?"
Bolt, Washer, and Nut
and1/4"WoodDrillBit
Bolt Length would be:
thickness of deck +
thickness of blocking
board+ ±1/2"
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