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HEADERS INSTALLATION

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Lift and place the outer header into the outer U-channels between two adjacent post-top brackets.

2.

Center the header between the two posts by measuring the overhangs and moving the header until the overhang

lengths on both sides are equal.

3.

Lift and place the inner header into the inner U-channel. Align end of inner header with end of outer header.

4.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the opposite side of the pergola.

OUTER HEADER

INNER HEADER

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Summary of Contents for 4P-DH

Page 1: ...and are not to be used for other structure construction purposes Thoughtfully engineered Brackets eliminate all wood joinery skills requirements Skills required footing post install drilling pilot holes and driving lag screws into lumber Easy lift and place U channels eliminate need for lifting equipment Super easy assembly work Self aligning design squares up structure automatically Estimated Ass...

Page 2: ...ws and wood types Lag Screw Type Wood Type Pilot hole drill diameter and hole depth X 1 1 4 Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 92351A546 Soft Wood 3 32 drill bit diam 1 1 4 depth Hard Wood 3 16 drill bit diam 1 1 4 depth 3 8 X 3 Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 92351A636 Soft Wood 11 64 drill bit diam 3 depth Hard Wood drill bit diam 3 depth A properly sized pilot hole must be drilled before you attempt...

Page 3: ...n approvals from the local building inspection department or the local authority over building codes 1 1 2 Other Cautions CAUTION Adhere to all safety requirements Wear safety glasses goggles when working Wear safety gloves when handling brackets hardware and lumber Wear hearing protection when using a circular saw miter saw table saw or hammer drill INSTALLER Leave this manual with the consumer C...

Page 4: ...ypes 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 screws in soft wood All pergola types 11 64 Drill Bit Drill pilot holes for 3 8 lag screws in soft wood Raftered pergola single dual quad headers X 4 Masonry Drill Bit Drill X 2 deep holes in concre...

Page 5: ...ntact us directly via email at info RioOutdoors com 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 Post Top Dual Header Bracket SKU 4DH 4 Rafter Tie Bracket SKU RT 18 x 1 1 4 Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 92351A546 128 3 8 x 3 Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 92351A6...

Page 6: ... your project 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 4 2x6 or 2x8 Header Lumber 12 ft max 2x6 16 ft max 2x8 4 2x6 or 2x8 Rafter Lumber You determine length 16 centers 9 for 12 ft header 11 for 16 ft headers Tape for marking drill bit depth 2 NA Grand Total Cost NA ...

Page 7: ...aximum depth of the frost line for a particular area The diameter of the footing is determined by the weight each post applies to the footing If you add headers a swing or hammock you must consider the additional weight Consult your local building codes to determine the required footing depth and diameter If you fail to follow local guidelines and create a footing that is too shallow it can lead t...

Page 8: ... desire for your poergola Determine the exact location for each pergola post based on your pergola size We have designed our pergola systems to eliminate the need to cut any 4x4 post or header members Plan accordingly to minimize your work requiremens Mark each post location using wood stakes or bright colored spray paint Remeasure and verify the proper location for each post ...

Page 9: ...s 4 Use a laser level to see if the post heights vary among all posts All posts top should be on the same plane If a post is too low add more gravel under the post to lift the post up If a post is too high remove some gravel and lower the post 5 Once all posts are level and all posts top surfaces are on the same plane pour the concrete around the post 6 Work in 6 incremental depths Tap concrete wi...

Page 10: ...e elevation profile for this pergola system Post Height Above Ground Dim A Dim B 96 96 92 5 8 108 108 104 5 8 120 120 116 5 8 132 132 128 5 8 144 144 140 5 8 Dim A above is the height of the post above ground level Dim B is the inner ceiling height of the pergola Dim B is measured to the bottom surface of the header member ...

Page 11: ...Header Bracket over the 4x4 post top after aligning the headers receiver u channels in the proper direction Let gravity work and pull the bracket all the way down on top of the post 2 Identify one 5 16 hole which is located at the center of the top surf ace of the dual header bracket ...

Page 12: ...drill bit tip This will act 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 Drill a 3 32 X 1 1 4 deep pilot hole at the center of the 5 16 Hole ...

Page 13: ... one x 1 1 4 SS Hex Lag Screw through the 5 16 hole into the pilot hole you drilled in step 4 using a 7 16 Socket and Rachet driver Tighten down the screw 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each post top dual header bracket ...

Page 14: ...tail design shape that you plan to cut yourself or you plan to outsource the design cutting You may have your own design that you wish to apply to the rafter tails The possibilities for rafter tail designs are endless and a minor change in detail can add a dramatic flair to your pergola design Be creative 1 8 2 Rafter Tie Brackets Installation For a dual header pergola system rafter ties are requi...

Page 15: ... morning as the sun rises in the sky and earlier in the afternoon as the sun starts to sink in the sky as compared to using 16 spacings Here we assume that you selected 16 spacings for the rafters Adjust the mark location if you choose 12 rafter spacings 4 Measure outward 16 inches incrementally and mark a line at each 16 point out from center until you reach the end of the header on each side 5 S...

Page 16: ...il mark points 8 On the inner header place a rafter tie at the first pencil mark on each side of the center most pencil mark Then skip every other pencil mark and place rafter ties on alternating pencil mark as shown in the image below SKIP EVERY OTHER PENCIL LINE MARK PLACE RAFTER TIES ON THE INNER HEADER PLACE RAFTER TIES SKIP EVERY OTHER PENCIL LINE MARK ON THE OUTER HEADER ...

Page 17: ...he 5 16 holes in the Rafter Tie brackets Two 5 16 holes exist on each side of the Rafter Tie Bracket 10 Using a 7 16 Socket and Ratchet Driver drive a x 1 1 4 Lag Screw through the two holes on each side of the Rafter to secure the rafter tie to the header ...

Page 18: ...18 P a g e 11 Repeat steps 9 and 10 for all rafter ties on both headers Also assemble two headers for the other side of the pergola using the same instructions OUTER HEADER INNER HEADER ...

Page 19: ...2 Center the header between the two posts by measuring the overhangs and moving the header until the overhang lengths on both sides are equal 3 Lift and place the inner header into the inner U channel Align end of inner header with end of outer header 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the opposite side of the pergola OUTER HEADER INNER HEADER ...

Page 20: ...er headers for all four post top dual header brackets Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5 16 holes 6 Drive one x 1 1 4 Hex Lag Screw through each 5 16 hole into the pilot holes you drilled using a 7 16 Socket and Rachet driver Drive screws into both inner and outer headers Tighten down each screw 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all four post top dual header brackets WING EXTENSIONS TWOSCREWTHIS ...

Page 21: ...ot hole the tape edge will indicate when you have reached the required depth 9 Locate two 7 16 holes on the decorated face of the post top dual header bracket Drill an 11 64th X 3 deep pilot hole in the center of each 7 16 hole The pilot hole will go through the header and into the 4x4 post Drill at least 3 deep or a little bit deeper not shallower TWO HOLES ON THIS SIDE ALSO ...

Page 22: ...socket and ratchet through the header and into the post through the pilot holes you drilled Tighten all screws 1 Repeat steps 9 10 for all 7 16 holes in all decorated faces in the four dual header brackets at all four post tops TWO SCREWS ON THIS SIDE ALSO ...

Page 23: ...ne rafter on a matching pair of rafter tie brackets Measure the rafter overhang on each side of the outer headers and center the rafter 2 Drill 3 32 x 1 1 4 deep pilot holes in center of two holes in the Rafter Tie bracket faces on both sides of the rafter TWO HOLES ON THIS SIDE ALSO CENTER RAFTER TIE ...

Page 24: ... socket and ratchet driver drive x 1 1 4 Lag Screws through the pilot holes you drilled in the header Two x 1 1 4 Lag Screws are required on both sides of the header 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 and install all rafters and lag screws ...

Page 25: ...te Let 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 strong Please go to RioOutdoors com and provide us with your review Thank you for being a RioOutdoors com customer ...

Page 26: ...n 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 Local and National required codes must be met Repair replacement parts purchased by the consumer from RioOutdoors com after the original coverage has expired will carry a 90 day warranty valid with ...

Page 27: ...R 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 HEREIN THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE IF IMPLIED WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED THEN SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ...

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