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Layout the horizontal bottom rail and insert the two long vertical

spindles followed by seven of the middle rails. The spacing should be 

roughly 5 1/2” apart. Subsequently, place the horizontal top rail over the

two long vertical spindles as shown aside.

Set out one post and slide side panel into place as shown.

Note the L and R on the posts.

Lay out the second post with holes facing upwards and insert 

the completed panel and connected post. Please note the locations

of the screw holes to ensure proper installation.

With 3” screws provided, secure bottom and top rails into the post

through the pre-drilled holes as shown aside.

Slide the post trim cap over each of the posts. Allow the post trims to

slide down the post as they will be loose at this point.

Glue and attach the post cap insert over the posts as shown.

The Carolina Composite Arbor

Assemble the Side Panels

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Summary of Contents for The Carolina Arbor

Page 1: ...teel Screws 8 b 3 Self Auguring Stainless Steel Screws 66 c Tube of Vinyl Glue 1 Tools You Will Need Cordless Drill Hammer Tape Measure General Information Read Instructions through carefully before beginning assembly When assembling components place on a non abrasive surface i e shipping box to avoid scratching We recommend an area approx 10 x 8 for unobstructed assembling You should not need to ...

Page 2: ...d post with holes facing upwards and insert the completed panel and connected post Please note the locations of the screw holes to ensure proper installation With 3 screws provided secure bottom and top rails into the post through the pre drilled holes as shown aside Slide the post trim cap over each of the posts Allow the post trims to slide down the post as they will be loose at this point Glue ...

Page 3: ...shown 1 The Carolina Composite Arbor Connect Beams to Side Panels 2 1 3 5 Temporarily place the bracket and brace between the post as shown ensure that the three top surfaces beam post insert cap and brace are flush to each other Mark the location of the bracket with a pencil and remove the brace Fasten the bracket into place using two screws as shown Repeat for all four brackets Once all brackets...

Page 4: ...w minutes for vinyl glue to cure 1 The Carolina Composite Arbor Connect Filters and Pergola Ends 2 1 3 5 For added stability fasten two 3 screws on top of each end filters into the braces as shown To secure post trim into place apply a generous amount of vinyl weld onto the perimeter of the posts as shown Proceed to slide the post trim up the post to the desired location and allow a few minutes fo...

Page 5: ...aconcretefooting Insomecasesitmaybeacceptable 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 A Into Earth With Concrete Footing B Into Earth Without Concrete Footing Optional If you plan on attaching a fence or bench to the arbor or in the event of ex...

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