Pergola kits USA WOOD PAVILION, Assembly Manual

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Before You Begin
Site Preparation
Tools Needed
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Please always check with your local building codes, they will vary from state to state.
The base for the Pavilion must be solid and level. If installing on a concrete slab or on concrete
footers, they should be level where the posts will rest. If they are not, it may be necessary to cut the
bottom of the posts so that the bottoms are all level. Other than this, no cutting is necessary. If you
feel that you will need to make any additional cuts, please contact us before doing so. Making cuts
without calling first may make installation difficult or void our warranties.
When connecting to concrete, use wedge bolts, which are included in the kit. If connecting to an
existing deck, a lag bolt and deck screws (not included) will replace the wedge bolt.
The Pavilion does not give the ability to alter the location of the posts. It is important that they are
laid out correctly and double checked for accuracy before permanently attaching it to the base.
It is important that the site is properly prepared before beginning assembly. It is imperative
that the site be level. There are a few choices when installing this structure, the two most
common are to anchor the posts to concrete pad/wood decking or attaching to a concrete
footer or two Sonotubes. Sinking the posts into the ground is not recommended unless it is
called for by your local building codes.
Anchoring the posts to concrete/wood decking, is the most common method and is also the
simplest. Please provide a level concrete or wood decking surface, and then lay out the tem-
plate on the surface. Mark out the squares where the posts and brackets will go. Line up the
markings that were made and this is where to set the posts. Posts cannot be anchored into loose
pavers or stone. Customer assumes risk if not anchored into concrete or decking joists. This is the
method that will be used for the following instructions:
Please check with the local building codes for the depth required for the footers/concrete
slab. Also if using concrete footers make sure that all of the tops of the footers are level with
each other before starting to build. Contact your Project Advisor with any questions that you
may have.
Hammer drill, hammer, level, tape measure, C clamps, socket set, ladder, circular saw