3.7m x 4.3m (12.1' x 14.1') grand gazebo with aluminum roof (63 pages)
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3.7 m x 4.3 m (12.1 ft x 14.1 ft) YARDISTRY GAZEBO Installation and Operating Instructions – YM12983 ITM. / ART. 1713420 IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: READ CAREFULLY 07-03-2024 4.3 m 14.1 ft Yardistry – North America Toll Free Customer Support: 1.888.509.4382...
Wood is NOT flame retardant and will burn. Grills, fire pits and chimineas are a fire hazard if placed too close to a Yardistry structure. Consult user’s manual of the grill, fire pit or chiminea for safe distances from combustible materials.
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Limited Warranty Yardistry warrants that this product is free from defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. In addition, for any product with lumber, all lumber is warranted for five (5) years against rot and decay. This warranty applies to the original owner and registrant and is non-transferable.
Instructions for Proper Maintenance Your Yardistry structure is designed and constructed of quality materials. As with all outdoor products it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your structure it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it.
Assembly Tips Following are some helpful tips to make the assembly process smooth and efficient. PRE-ASSEMBLIES: (i.e. Post and Beam Assemblies, Roof Rafter Assembly, etc) • Work on a raised, solid and flat surface such as a table or saw horse. •...
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Permanent Installation Examples Note: It is critically important you start with square, solid and level footings, concrete pad or deck to attach your Gazebo. We supply Post Mounts with this structure which gives you the flexibility to permanently install your structure to a pre-existing or new wood or concrete surface.
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Permanent Installation Examples cont. Concrete Patio [min. 3.61 m x 4.22 m (11’10-3/8” x 13’10-3/8”)] with 15.24 cm (6”) clearance on all sides Anchoring Hardware not included Wood Deck [min. 3.61 m x 4.22 m (11’10-3/8” x 13’10-3/8”)] with 15.24 cm (6”)clearance on all sides Anchoring Hardware not included Post Mount...
Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 2pc. (1916) - 6 x 8 Post Right Side 2387.6 mm (94") (Y70229-1916) 2pc. (1915) - 6 x 8 Post Left Side 2387.6 mm (94") (Y70229-1915) 2pc.
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 2pc. (337) - Strap Short 1561.3 mm (61 1/2") FSC 2pc. (433) - Strap Brace 574.7 mm (22 5/8") FSC (Y50229-433) (Y50229-337) 2pc.
Hardware Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 5/16 x 1-1/2" 20pc. Hex Bolt - (Y07718-312) 12pc. 1/4 x 2-3/4 Hex Bolt - (Y07718-223) 5/16 x 5/8"...
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Hardware Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 4pc. - Long Panel Right 4pc. - Short Panel Left (Y01036-129) (Y01036-126) 4pc. Ridge Cap Short 25.2 (Y01036-132) 4pc.
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Hardware Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 1pc. Peak Cap Long (Y01036-137) 1pc. 45º Twist Bracket LT (2 Pk) (Y70829-191) 1pc. Tie Wrap Bracket (4Pk) 1pc.
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Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly STOP STOP STOP STOP This is the time for you to inventory all your hardware, wood and accessories, referencing the parts identification sheets. This will assist you with your assembly. •...
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Step 2: Post Assemblies Part 1 A: At the bottom of one (1915) 6 x 8 Post Left Side and one (1916) 6 x 8 Post Right Side insert one 5/16” T-Nut on the outside of each short side. (F2.1 and F2.2) B: At the bottom of each post place two Post Mounts tight to the bottom and inside faces on the short sides as shown in F2.1 and F2.2.
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Step 2: Post Assemblies Part 2 C: Flush to the bottom of each (1915) 6 x 8 Post Left Side and each (1916) 6 x 8 Post Right Side place one (1048) Plinth Long on each long side and one (459) Plinth on each short side then attach with four #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per plinth.
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Step 3: Long Beam Assembly A: Connect one (1912) Beam End Long to each end of one (1914) Beam Center Long using two 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 1/4-5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) per end as shown in F3.1 and F3.2. Make sure t-nuts are installed in (1914) Beam Center Long (same side as grooves on (1912) Beam End Long).
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Step 4: Short Beam Assembly A: Connect one (1911) Beam End Short to each end of one (1913) Beam Center Short using two 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 1/4-5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) per end as shown in F4.1 and F4.2. Make sure t-nuts are installed in (1913) Beam Center Short.
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Step 5: Truss Assemblies A: On each side of one Long Beam Connector place two Universal Arched Truss Assemblies then attach together tice: 2 assemblies required in Step using one 5/16 x 5/8” Hex Bolt (with two 5/16” flat washers and one 5/16” lock nut) per truss. Bolts inserted from Notice: 2 assemblies required in Step Notice: 2 assemblies required in Step Long Beam Connector Loosely Attach...
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Step 6: Frame Assembly - Long Side Part 1 A: Place one Long Truss Assembly centered and tight to bottom of Long Beam Assembly. Make sure holes in Long Truss Assembly are lined up with pilot holes in Long Beam Assembly. Long Beam Assembly should overhang Short Truss Assembly by a minimum of 6-5/8”...
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Step 6: Frame Assembly - Long Side Part 2 C: Against the long sides of one Post Right Assembly and one Post Left Assembly place one Long Side Assembly with grooves against the posts, then loosely attach with one 3/8 x 6-1/2” Hex Bolt (with two 3/8” large washers and one 3/8”...
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Step 6: Frame Assembly - Long Side Part 3 Repeat for 2nd Side D: Make sure Long Truss Assembly is square to posts and flush to the outside of the posts then pre-drill with a 1/8” drill bit and attach Long Truss Assembly to posts using three 5/16 x 3” Lag Screws (with 5/16” flat washer) per post.
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Step 7: Frame Assembly - Short Side Part 1 INSIDE VIEW REPEAT FOR A 2nd ASSEMBLY REPEAT FOR A 2nd ASSEMBLY A: Place one Short Truss Assembly centered and tight to bottom of Short Beam Assembly. Make sure holes in Short Truss Assembly are lined up with pilot holes in Short Beam Assembly. Short Beam Assembly should overhang Short Truss Assembly by a minimum of 6”...
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Step 7: Frame Assembly - Short Side Part 2 D: Move your Post Assemblies to the final location. Make sure the ground is flat and level before continuing assembly. E: Stand each Long Side Assembly then place each Short Beam Assembly, with grooves against the posts, flush to the tops and tight REPEAT FOR A 2nd ASSEMBLY to the Long Side Assemblies.
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at for 2nd Side Tighten all Pan And Lock Nuts from previous install 1/4 x 1/2" Pan Bolt Tighten all Pan And Lock Nuts from previous install 1/4 " Nylok Nuts Step 7: Frame Assembly - Short Side 1/4 x 1/2" Pan Bolt 1/4 "...
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Step 7: Frame Assembly - Short Side Part 4 H: Make sure remaining holes in Short Truss Assemblies are lined up with pilot holes in Short Beam Assemblies then attach with ten 5/16 x 2” Lag Screws (with 5/16” flat washer) per assembly. (F7.12 and F7.13) Short Beam Assembly F7.12...
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Step 8: Attach Roof Brackets A: At each corner, flush to the bottom of the Short Beam Assemblies attach one Post to Rafter Connector with four #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws - Black. (F8.1 and F8.2) Short Beam Assembly Long Beam F8.1 Assembly Long Beam...
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Step 9: Fascia Beam Assemblies A: Tightly connect one (443) Fascia Left and one (444) Fascia Right using one 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with 5/16” lock washer, 1/4-5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) as shown in F9.1 and F9.2. Repeat to make a second Fascia Beam Assembly.
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Step 10: Small Roof Rafter Assembly Part 1 A: On each side of one (440) Rafter place one (438) Rafter Corner Left and one (439) Rafter Corner Right so the tops and edges are flush then attach with two #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws per side. (F10.1 and F10.2) B: Place Fascia Beam Assembly from Step 9A on the bottom of (438) Rafter Corner Left, (439) Rafter Corner Right and (440) Rafter so the sides are flush then attach with two #8 x 2-1/4”...
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Step 10: Small Roof Rafter Assembly Part 2 D: Place one (337) Strap Short in the notches of (438) Rafter Corner Left, (439) Rafter Corner Right and (440) Rafter so the ends do not overhang the outside edges of the outside boards then attach with six #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws.
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Step 11: Attach Roof to Beam Brackets - Small Roof Rafter Assembly A: On the Back of one Small Roof Rafter Assembly, centered and 1-1/2” (3.81 cm) from the bottom of (442) Rafter Short Right, (441) Rafter Short Left and (440) Rafter attach one Roof to Beam Bracket per board with one #8 x 1”...
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Step 12: Large Roof Rafter Assembly Part 1 A: On each side of one (434) Top place one (440) Rafter so the tops and edges are flush then attach with two #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per side. (F12.1 and F12.2) B: Place Large Fascia Beam Assembly from Step 9B on the bottom of (440) Rafters so the sides are flush and holes are centered on the (440) Rafters then attach with two #8 x 2-1/4”...
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Step 12: Large Roof Rafter Assembly Part 2 D: Beside each (440) Rafter place one (438) Rafter Corner Left and one (439) Rafter Corner Right so the tops and edges are flush and the bottom edges are flush to Large Fascia Beam Assembly then attach with two #8 x 2-1/4”...
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Step 12: Large Roof Rafter Assembly Part 3 F: Place one (430) Strap Short - Large Roof in the notches of (438) Rafter Corner Left, (439) Rafter Corner Right and both (440) Rafters so the ends do not overhang the outside edges of the outside boards then attach with eight #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 12: Large Roof Rafter Assembly Part 4 J: Turn Large Roof Rafter Assembly over then attach one (433) Strap Brace to (431) Strap Left - Large Roof and (432) Strap Right - Large Roof with eight #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws. Edges are flush. (F12.8 and F12.9) K: Complete Steps F - J for both Large Roof Rafter Assemblies.
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Step 13: Attach Roof to Beam Brackets - Large Roof Rafter Assemblies A: On the Back of both Large Roof Rafter Assemblies, centered and 1-1/2” (3.81 cm) from the bottom of (442) Rafter Short Right, (441) Rafter Short Left and both (440) Rafter attach one Roof to Beam Bracket per board with one #8 x 1”...
STOP STOP STOP STOP INSTALLING ROOFING MATERIAL CAUTION! Roofing material may have sharp edges! Wear gloves! HANDLE WITH CARE! Place roofing material on a non-abrasive surface before assembly as it can bend, dent and scratch easily. WARNING – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN ROOFING SCREWS! Over tightening screws will cause roofing material to crush.
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STOP STOP STOP STOP INSTALLING ROOFING MATERIAL CAUTION! Roofing material may have sharp edges! Wear gloves! BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC COVERING, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ALUMINUM PANELS AND TRIM, DIRECTLY BEFORE INSTALLING EACH PIECE. (One side is clear and the other is blue, both must be removed.) Example #1 Example #2 Overtightened and Crushed...
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Step 14: Attach Roof Panels - Small Roof Part 1 A: Place one Long Panel Left on the front of one Small Roof Rafter Assembly so it is flush to the side of (438) Rafter Corner Left and a slight overhang at the bottom of the Fascia Beam Assembly. Holes should line up with (440) Rafter.
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Step 14: Attach Roof Panels - Small Roof Part 2 E: Place one Short Panel Left on Small Roof Rafter Assembly so it overlaps the Long Panel Left and it is flush to the sides of (438) Rafter Corner Left and a slight overhang at the bottom of the Fascia Beam Assembly. (F14.3 and F14.4) F: Place one Short Panel Right on Small Roof Rafter Assembly so it overlaps the Long Panel Right and it is flush to the side of (439) Rafter Corner Right and a slight overhang at the bottom of the Fascia Beam Assembly.
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Step 15: Attach Ridge Clips and Roof Edges - Small Roof A: Place one Roof Edge Left 72.2 and one Roof Edge Right 72.2 on the bottom of each Small Roof Rafter Assembly so the ends are flush with the outside ends of the Fascia Beam Assembly and meet tight in the center. Attach both Roof Edges with 17 #8 x 1”...
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Step 16: Attach Roof Panels - Large Roof Part 1 A: Place one Middle Panel on the front of one Large Roof Rafter Assembly so it slightly overhangs the top of (434) Top and an overhang at the bottom of the Large Fascia Beam Assembly. Holes should line up with (440) Rafter and (430), (431) and (432) Straps.
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Step 16: Attach Roof Panels - Large Roof Part 2 C: Place one Short Panel Left so it overlaps the Long Panel Left and it is flush to the sides of (438) Rafter Corner Left and one Short Panel Right so it overlaps the Long Panel Right and it is flush to the side of (439) Rafter Corner Right.
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Step 16: Attach Roof Panels - Large Roof Part 3 F: On one Large Roof Rafter Assembly place one (463) Spacer Top flush to the outside edges and centered on (434) Top then attach with three #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws. (F16.5 and F16.6) (463) F16.6 Spacer Top...
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Step 17: Attach Ridge Clips and Roof Edges - Large Roof A: Place one Roof Edge Left 72.2 and one Roof Edge Right 96.2 on the bottom of each Large Roof Rafter Assembly so the ends are flush with the outside ends of the Large Fascia Beam Assembly and meet tight in the center.
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Step 18: Attach Roof Panels to Frame Part 1 A: With all four assemblers place Large Roof Panel Assembly with Roof to Beam Brackets just in front of the posts then raise it up so it is over Long Beam Assembly, taking care not to drag the panel on the beams. Make sure the Rafter Corners sit in Post to Rafter Connectors.
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Step 18: Attach Roof Panels to Frame Part 2 16 - #8 x 1” Pan Screw 4- Corner Caps B: Lift a Small Roof Panel Assembly with Roof to Beam Brackets over Short Beam Assembly taking care not to drag the panel on the beams. Make sure the Rafter Corners are flush with each other and sit in Rafter to Post Connectors..
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Step 18: Attach Roof Panels to Frame Part 3 D: Lift second Large Roof Panel Assembly with Roof to Beam Brackets over Large Beam Assembly taking care not to drag the panel on the beams then set in place beside the Small Roof Panel Assembly. Make sure the Rafter Corners sit in Rafter to Post Connectors.
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Step 19: Roof Peak Assembly A: Insert two Carriage Bolts with Contoured Washers through the top of Peak Cap Long, into Peak Post then Spring Clip. The Spring Clip holds the assembly together. (F19.1) B: Insert one 1/4” Nut into each Peak Loop. Be careful, nut is loose and will fall out until attached to Peak Cap Assembly.
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Step 20: Attach Roof Peak to Roof Panels A: Insert Roof Peak Assembly in gap between Large and Small Roof Panels. Peak Cap Long to be lined up with Rafter Corners. (F20.1 and F20.2) B: Insert two Roof Peak Brackets through each Carriage Bolt and attach Peak Loop to Carriage Bolts then twist to tighten loosely.
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Step 21: Attach Final Roof Panel Part 1 A: Lift last Small Roof Panel Assembly (without Roof to Beam Brackets) over Short Beam Assembly taking care not to drag the panel on the beams. Panel fits under the Peak Cap Long, push up on Peak Loop to lift Peak Cap Long.
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Step 21: Attach Final Roof Panel Part 2 Remember to push up center to assist with alignment. B: Starting at the bottom and working up loosely connect Roof Panel Assemblies through the Rafter Corners with three 1/4 x 2-3/4” Hex Bolts (with two 1/4-5/16” large washers and one 1/4” lock nut) per side. To align bolt holes helper on the center ladder may have to push up in the center of the panels and others make sure corners are aligned.
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Step 21: Attach Final Roof Panel Part 3 C: On the Small Roof Rafter Assembly just installed, centered on the bottom of (442) Rafter Short Right, (441) Rafter Short Left and (440) Rafter attach one Roof to Beam Bracket per board with one #8 x 1” Pan Screw in the bottom hole and one #12 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 22: Secure Roof Corners A: Make sure middle Roof to Beam Brackets are flush and tight to the Beam Assemblies. Lift in center if needed. B: From outside the assembly attach Roof Panel Assemblies together at the Fascia Beam Assembly Ends with two #8 x 2-1/2”...
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Step 23: Attach Corner Caps A: At each corner place one Corner Cap tight to Fascia Assemblies, push up so the bottom is tight to the bottom of the assemblies then attach with four #8 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screws per Corner Cap. (F23.1 and F23.2) F23.1 16 - #8 x 1”...
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Step 24: Secure Roof to Beam Brackets A: From inside the assembly attach Roof to Beam Brackets to Beam Assemblies with two #12 x 1-1/2” Pan Screw per bracket. (F24.1 and F24.2) F24.1 Inside View Beam Assembly Roof to Beam Bracket F24.2 Beam...
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Step 25: Secure Roof Peak Brackets A: Tighten the six screws in Roof Peak Brackets then attach to Corner Rafters in the remaining holes with ten #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws. (F25.1) F25.1 Roof Peak Bracket Rafter Rafter Corner Corner Rafter Corner Rafter...
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Step 26: Attach Ridge Caps to Roof Panels A: Slide one Ridge Cap Long 81.5 over the Ridge Clips, with cut end leading, on each corner of the assembly from the bottom up. Slide Ridge Cap Short 25.2 over the Ridge Clips leading with the insert end to push the Ridge Cap Long 81.5 to the top, lifting Peak Cap Long by pushing up the Peak Loop so Ridge Cap Long 81.5s fit under Peak Cap Long.
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Step 27: Secure Rafter to Post Connectors A: Attach Rafter to Post Connectors to Rafter Corners with two #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws - Black per connector. (F27.1 and F27.2) F27.1 8- #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Scr F27.2 Rafter Corners 8- #10 x 1-1/4”...
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Step 28: Attach Tie Wrap Brackets and Ties F28.1 A: Attach one Tie Wrap Bracket to each end of one (461) Tie with one #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw per bracket using the inside holes. (461) Tie is tight to end of bracket. (F28.1, F28.2 and F28.3) B: With a helper place (461) Tie with brackets against a (440) Rafter on each...
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Step 29: Attach Twist Brackets A: Measure 3-3/4” (9.53 cm) down from the inside of each post, place bottom of either 45° Twist Bracket LT or 45° Twist Bracket RT at measured location then attach to post and Corner Rafter (Left or Right) with four #12 x 1-1/2” Pan Screws per bracket.
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Step 30: Metal Hooks and Plaque Part 1 A: Two 50 mm Hooks are included with this unit for attaching wiring. They can be placed anywhere along the Rafter Corners as needed. Pre-drill with a 1/8” drill bit before installing. (F30.1 and F30.2) B: One Eye Lag is included with this unit for hanging items with a maximum weight of 22 lbs (10 kg).
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Step 30: Metal Hooks and Plaque Part 2 C: Attach Gazebo ID Plaque to a prominent location on your gazebo with two #8 x 1” Pan Screws. This provides warnings concerning safety and important contact information. A tracking number is provided to allow you to get critical information or order replacement parts for this specific model.
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English and French Spoken / Anglais et français parlés / Inglés y francés hablado Yardistry would like to say “Thank you” for your time and feedback. Yardistry quiere “Agradecerle” por su tiempo y su opinión. Yardistry aimerait vous remercier d’avoir pris le temps de répondre au sondage.
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