Americana Outdoors, Inc.
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Navajo Installation Guide
NOTE: All required concrete work must be
completed and anchor bolts set prior to beginning
this installation.
STEP 1
Layout all posts
(A)
and rafters
(B)
. Attach using (4)
5/8”
hex bolts
(FF)
and
5/8”
hex nuts
(GG)
at each
assembly.
Attach tie block
(D)
at the end of one post/rafter
assembly using (4)
5/8”
hex bolts
(FF)
and
5/8”
hex
nuts
(GG)
.
DO NOT completely tighten bolts at this time. This
will help when installing other components.
NOTE: Access holes on rafters
(B)
face UP.
STEP 2
Stand up the post/rafter/tie block assembly and set
over an anchor bolt. Attach the anchor bolt nut and
washer, but DO NOT completely tighten at this time.
Stand up a post/rafter assembly and set over the
anchor bolt adjacent to the previous assembly.
Attach to tie block
(D)
as shown in Step 1.
Repeat until all post/rafter assemblies are installed.
Using a fork lift, screw
-
jack, or lumber and shim
support, set the tie block elevation as shown on the
provided manufacturer
’
s drawing.
NOTE: This is important in being able to square
the unit, plumb the posts, make connections,
prevent gaps, and install all components.
Adjusting the elevation of the tie block
(D)
during installation can help in making
connections of various components; however,
be certain to re
-
set to the correct elevation.
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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
TO INSTALL THE BASE
PLATE WASHER
