STEP THREE
3
Set out
b
oth side panels
(
36”
(91.4 cm)
opening
b
etween
inside of posts
)
Place the as
semb
led arch over the side panels and push down until
the post tops
b
ottom out inside the post caps.
Y
ou will need a
helper for this step.
F
asten the ass
embled
arch system to the posts
b
y installing screws
into the two pre-drilled holes provided on the
b
ottom of each
post cap.
Athens & Sierra Arbor / Arch
Connect Arch System to Side Panels
STEP FOUR
Slide the four ground anchoring stakes into the
b
ottom of
each posts until it
b
ottoms out and secure with two screws
,
one on the outer side and one on the inner side of the post
as shown.
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Arbor Installation
Arbors must be well secured to prevent tipping over from wind load etc.
We have provided four ground anchors for securing the arbor
either into the ground or a concrete footing. In some cases it may be
acceptable to secure the arbor to an existing structure such as a fence
post. If you are installing your arbor on concrete or a deck, see your
hardware store for the appropriate galvanized bracketing hardware.
Ground Stakes Installations
3
4
4
3
5
6
Insert the horizontal spindles into the posts in the ‘sandwich
’
pattern as illustrated.
Lay out the opposite post
from point #
2
as illustrated and
complete the side panel
b
y inserting it into the post.
F
asten the horizontal side panel rails at the intersection of each
post with 2 screws. This will stiffen your side panel.
Repeat for other side panel.
F
ront
Back
5
1
2
3
F
ront
Back
F
ront
Position Screws
D
iagonally to
Each Other
1
2
3
36”
(91.4 cm)
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