OLT Outdoor Living Today Assembly Manual Download Page 8

Page: 8 / 14

With stub joists positioned correctly on

joist, attach each stub joist with

2 - 2 1/2”

screws.

Stub joists should be flush with top

and bottom of joist with all notches
facing down. There are two joist / stub joist
assembly’s, complete both now.

2 - 2 1/2”
screws.

Completed
Joist / Stub
Joist
connections.

10.

Carefully lift up completed joist / stub

joist assembly and fit notches onto girder.

Joist

(D)

4” long
screws

11.

Attach all stub

joists and joist to
girder with

1 - 4”

screw

per piece.

Complete both
Assembly’s

Note:

Drill 1/8” pilot

holes in joists and
stub joists to make it
easier to screw in 4”
screws.

1 - 4” screw.

Toll Free 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com [email protected]

Page 7

Summary of Contents for Outdoor Living Today

Page 1: ...rect hardware in your area If you plan to paint or stain your Pergola before assembly be sure to scribe or mark the top edge of Joist where Stub Joists and Ladder Blockings are pre marked Painting or staining may cover up markings making it more difficult to align components later Revision 3 Feb 18th 2015 In the event of a missing or broken piece simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Suppo...

Page 2: ...Finished Size T W L Qty A Posts 5 3 8 5 3 8 108 4 B Girder deep notch on top 1 1 2 5 1 2 119 2 C Girder deep notch on bottom 1 1 2 5 1 2 119 2 D Joist shallow notch on bottom 1 1 2 5 1 2 119 8 E Stub Joist 1 1 2 5 1 2 14 1 2 12 F Ladder Blocking 1 1 2 5 1 2 18 5 8 18 G Left Corner Brackets 1 1 2 5 1 2 34 3 4 4 H Right Corner Brackets 1 1 2 5 1 2 34 3 4 4 I Corner Bracket Post Mount 3 4 4 1 2 10 1 ...

Page 3: ...8 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 3 Square Drive Bit 2 1 2 4 2 Stainless 3 Lag Screw and Washer 16 each Wooden Dowel 8 Hardware Kit Provided Note screws and nails shown actual size 2 2 SS Finishing Nail Ladder Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers 1 8 1 4 Drill Bits Safety Glasses Work Gloves ...

Page 4: ...r footing Post Mount Bracket with Hardware Not included Use Simpson ABU66 or similar hardware such as a Carport Bracket 5 3 8 x 5 3 8 Post Included Pouring Your Forms 1 Dig large enough hole use measurements above and deep enough to be below the frost line 2 Place 2 of crushed gravel in the bottom of hole 3 Cut Sonotube to proper length Measure and cut tubes for each hole individually as hole dept...

Page 5: ... and Timbers will have surface splitting that occurs as lumber seasons and drys to the moisture content in your area Splitting or checking as it is referred to can be 1 8 to 1 4 wide and can run several feet This does not diminish the structural integrity of the material in any way 8 13 5 Measure 101 Outside to Outside Post 2 Lift up a completed post girder Assembly slowly and carefully Make sure ...

Page 6: ...a sufficient number of screws Hardware Not Supplied ABU66 bracket shown 5 Locate Girder with Deep Notch on Bottom C and lift up between both completed post girder assembly s Deep notch facing down Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 5 Lift position and attach the second post girder assembly to post hardware C ...

Page 7: ...1 Joist 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 119 Part D and 8 Stub Joists 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 14 1 2 Part E Joists are pre marked on top edge for stub joist and blocking positioning Make sure to flush bottom of stub joist with bottom of joist When complete more important to have a nice fit on bottom rather than top C Girder C Girder Pre marked for stub joist placement D E Shallow notches facing down C Girder Note Pilot ho...

Page 8: ... 1 2 screws Completed Joist Stub Joist connections 10 Carefully lift up completed joist stub joist assembly and fit notches onto girder Joist D 4 long screws 11 Attach all stub joists and joist to girder with 1 4 screw per piece Complete both Assembly s Note Drill 1 8 pilot holes in joists and stub joists to make it easier to screw in 4 screws 1 4 screw Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingto...

Page 9: ...mplete all three ladder sections on the ground prior to moving to Step 14 Completed Ladder Section 14 Carefully lift up one of the ladder sections between girders You will require a helper to assist in lifting ladder sections Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 8 Make sure to flush bottom of blocking with bottom of joist When complete more importan...

Page 10: ...heck once more for equal spacing When satisfied with ladder section positioning attach to girders with 4 4 screws per ladder Screw from top edge of joist down into girder Pilot hole again with 1 8 bit first to help with screwing 16 Set all remaining ladder sections in place on girder spacing each approximately 5 1 2 apart Notch slips onto girder 7 Pilot hole joist first and secure with 4 screws la...

Page 11: ...ht Sided Corner Brackets H Corner Bracket Post Mounts 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 10 1 2 Part I must be attached to the bottom end of each corner bracket before attaching to posts Hole Bracket and post mount aligned parallel with each other 20 With bracket and post mount correctly aligned screw post mount to bracket with 2 2 1 2 screws Important Drill 1 8 pilot holes in post mounts and bracket to prevent wood f...

Page 12: ...tant Posts may need to be aligned so they are true and square to mount corner brackets correctly Use a Level to determine correct post position 22 Align and attach a right sided corner bracket on post as per Step 21 Make sure both brackets are aligned on post at the same height before attaching Align corner bracket on post at same height Left sided corner bracket Right sided corner bracket 23 Comp...

Page 13: ...ws at pre drilled locations Make sure pieces are aligned on edges and top and bottom Cleated skirting piece are pre drilled Complete remaining skirting pieces around the post Position skirting unit evenly around post Secure to post by screwing 1 2 1 2 screw into the center of each cleated skirting piece J Post Skirting Caps L Post mount bolts 26 Position Post Skirting Caps 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 10 5 8 P...

Page 14: ... are doing in the following areas 1 Customer Service 2 On Time Shipping 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edited or taken out of conte...

Search results

Summary of Contents for Outdoor Living Today

Reviews:

Related manuals for Outdoor Living Today

Brands by name

Popular brands

OLT Outdoor Living Today, Assembly Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for Outdoor Living Today

Reviews:

Related manuals for Outdoor Living Today

Brands by name

Popular brands