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CONTENTS OF KIT # 4F-WDC 

The contents of this kit are shown in the table, below. Before you begin your project, take an inventory of all items that you 

received from us. If any items are missing, contact us directly via email at 

[email protected]

. Include your name and 

shipping address and your order number, if available. We will respond within 24 hours with a resolution to your problem.  

Item SKU #, Description 

Item Qty 

Item Image 

4x4 Post-Top/Floor 2-way Elbow Bracket 

SKU# 4C2L 

4 

 

4x4 Post-Top/Floor 2-Way Straight Extension 

SKU #4SE 

2 

 

4x4 Wall Mount Bracket 

SKU# 4WM 

4 

 

¼ x 1-1/4” SS Lag Screw 

McMasterCarr.com SKU 92351A546 

76 

 

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OPTIONAL DECK SUPPORT BEAM BRACKETS  

If you wish to build a wooden deck as the floor for your floating pergola, you may wish to use our deck beam support brackets, 

SKU #24BS. This bracket can support 2x4 or 2x6 beams. You can order the required number of brackets at RioOutdoors.com. 

Deck Beam Support Brackets (Qty 2 every 24”) 

RioOutdoors.com SKU# 24BS 

6 for 8 ft. 

8 for 10 

ft. 

10 for 12 

ft. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 4F-WDC

Page 1: ...building pergolas only and are not to be used for other structure construction purposes Thoughtfully engineered Brackets eliminate all wood joinery skills requirements Skills required leveling ground...

Page 2: ...BOARDS 34 2 1 CONDITIONS 37 2 2 EXCLUSIONS 37 2 3 LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY 38 2 4 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE 38 Proper pilot hole diameter and hole depth for various lag screws and wood types Lag...

Page 3: ...from the local building inspection department or the local jurisdiction having authority over building codes 1 1 2 Other Cautions CAUTION Adhere to all safety requirements Wear safety glasses goggles...

Page 4: ...pes 7 16 Hex Socket Drive X 1 1 4 Hex Hd lag screws All pergola types 9 16 Hex Socket Drive 3 8 X 3 Hex Hd lag screws Raftered pergola single dual quad headers 3 32 Drill Bit Drill pilot holes for lag...

Page 5: ...escription Item Qty Item Image 4x4 Post Top Floor 2 way Elbow Bracket SKU 4C2L 4 4x4 Post Top Floor 2 Way Straight Extension SKU 4SE 2 4x4 Wall Mount Bracket SKU 4WM 4 x 1 1 4 SS Lag Screw McMasterCar...

Page 6: ...ject Use this table to help you calculate your total project budget Item Description Item Qty Item Cost Total Item Cost Item Image 4x4 Post Lumber You determine length 3 4x4 Header Lumber You determin...

Page 7: ...employing 2 way elbow brackets to secure the posts to the floating floor 4x4s You may choose to create a wooden deck within the pergola walls To do so you must add 2x4 beams every 24 to support the d...

Page 8: ...into soil 1 Excavate enough dirt to create a flat and level platform 2 Spray Roundup weed killer herbicide on the excavated area to prevent weed growth inside your pergola area 3 Lay thick weed contro...

Page 9: ...signed our pergola systems to eliminate the need to cut any 4x4 post or header members Plan accordingly to minimize your work requirements The length of the headers you select will determine the final...

Page 10: ...des the side elevation profile for this pergola system POST HEIGHT DIM A DIM B 96 96 92 5 108 108 104 5 120 120 116 5 132 132 128 5 144 144 140 5 Dim A above is the height of the post used Dim B is th...

Page 11: ...e the four floor lumber members the two corner 2 way elbow brackets one 2 way extension bracket and two wall mount brackets See sections 1 10 and 1 11 2 Move the floating floor assembly against the wa...

Page 12: ...e the wall mount brackets to the wall using appropriate 3 8 hardware See section 1 16 5 Install the three posts and secure them to the corner 2 way elbow brackets and the middle 2 way extension bracke...

Page 13: ...middle 2 way extension bracket and secure them to the posts See section 1 12 7 Install headers between the two posts and the middle 2 way extension bracket and secure them to the post top 2 way elbow...

Page 14: ...the ground 11 Align one wall mount bracket with the marks you made on the wall 12 Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall using appropriate 3 8 hardware 13 Repeat the same procedures and mount the...

Page 15: ...cent 4x4s so the U channels in the 2 way elbow bracket wrap over the 4x4s 2 Place two shims under each 4x4 near the 2 way elbow 3 Push 2 way elbow bracket downward until the horizontal part of the U c...

Page 16: ...ou drill each pilot hole Pilot holes should be drilled at least 1 1 4 deep A little bit deeper is acceptable but do not drill less than the required 1 1 4 depth 6 Drill 3 32 X 1 1 4 pilot holes throug...

Page 17: ...nels 9 Repeat Steps 6 to 8 for the other corner 10 Remove all shims from under the 4x4s 11 Tap top of 4x4s with a hammer to settle the 4x4s into the ground fabric 12 Using a 4 foot framing Level check...

Page 18: ...end of the floating 4x4 which runs along the length of the pergola 2 Slide one 2 Way Extension Bracket over the end of the length side floating member Butt the square vertical tube against the end of...

Page 19: ...ce 5 Drill a 3 32 X 1 1 4 pilot hole through the bottom 5 16 hole on both sides of the U Channel which is over the 4x4 Drill through only the bottom holes 6 Using a Ratchet driver and a 7 16 socket dr...

Page 20: ...er end of the 2 Way Extension bracket 9 Place two shims under the 4x4 to push it upward 10 Drill a 3 32 X 1 1 4 pilot hole through the bottom 5 16 hole on both sides of the U Channel which is over the...

Page 21: ...21 P a g e 12 Using a Ratchet driver and a 7 16 socket drive a x 1 1 4 Lag Screw through the pilot holes you drilled Tighten the lag screws...

Page 22: ...nner faces of the 2 way elbow s vertical tube Drill 3 32 X 1 1 4 pilot holes in the center of all four 5 16 holes 3 Drive one 1 4x1 1 4 SS lag screw through each pilot hole you drilled and tighten dow...

Page 23: ...w bracket s tube over the 4x4 post top after aligning the header receiver u channels in the proper directions Let gravity work and pull the bracket all the way down on top of the post 2 Identify the f...

Page 24: ...as a hole depth indicator when you drill each pilot hole Pilot holes should be drilled at least 1 1 4 deep A little bit deeper is acceptable but do not drill less than the required 1 1 4 depth 4 Dril...

Page 25: ...rive one x 1 1 4 SS Hex Lag Screw through each 5 16 hole into the pilot holes you drilled in step 4 using a 7 16 Socket and Rachet driver Tighten down each screw 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each po...

Page 26: ...header into the U channels of adjacent post top bracket 2 Locate the two 5 16 holes on each vertical face of the U channels holding the 4x4 header Drill 3 32 X 1 1 4 deep pilot holes at the center of...

Page 27: ...3 Drive one x 1 1 4 SS Hex Lag Screw through each 5 16 hole into the pilot holes you drilled in step 8 using a 7 16 Socket and Rachet driver Tighten down each screw 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the remainin...

Page 28: ...ng directions 1 Orient the post top 2 way extension bracket s U channels in the desired direction and slide the square tube over the top of the center post Let gravity pull it down If it resists tap t...

Page 29: ...29 P a g e 3 Using a 7 16 socket and ratchet driver drive a X 1 1 4 Lag Screw through each pilot hole you drilled...

Page 30: ...th the top headers and lower floating members wall mount brackets on the wall Mark a horizontal line which will align with the wall mount bracket s U channel bottom surface and mark a vertical line wh...

Page 31: ...g e 3 Mount the wall mount brackets to the wall using appropriate fasteners 4 Lift and place a proper length header in the U channels in the post top 2 way elbow bracket and the adjacent wall mount b...

Page 32: ...ter of all 5 16 diameter holes which are predrilled in the side faces of the U channels in the post top 2 way elbow bracket and the wall mount bracket 6 Drive x 1 1 4 SS Lag Screw through all pilot ho...

Page 33: ...rt beams which run perpendicular to the wall Add a 2x4 or 2x6 header along the wall with its top surface level with the top surface of the floor lumber members 2 Using a pencil or marker mark the cent...

Page 34: ...Beam Support Bracket are required 1 18 INSTALLING DECK BOARDS 1 Plan and lay down your deck boards starting in the center of the pergola Work outward from the center in both directions Use the thick e...

Page 35: ...post corners create notches in the deck boards ends to fit around the corner post bracket and the gussets The gussets are 1 8 thick Make a cut the width of a carbide tipped circular saw blade to crea...

Page 36: ...t us know how the construction project went for you Was it easy to do Did parts fit easily and properly Do you like the quality of our products and design styles Is your pergola structure sturdy and s...

Page 37: ...for evaluation Incomplete claims may be rejected All pergola brackets must be installed according to all manufacturers instructions as per the installation instruction manual by a RioOutdoors com All...

Page 38: ...ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW RioOutdoors com MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREI...

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