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Installation Instructions 

4P-QH 

Applies to both 2x6 and 2x8 headers styles. 

4x4 Post-in Ground Quad Header Raftered Pergola Kit 

Pergola Kits 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

WARNING:

 If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, weakening or failure of the erected structure 

may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. 

All brackets designed and sold by RioOutdoors.com are to be used for 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: 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 Assembly 

Time is less than 2 hours 

(after posts are 

installed). 

 

Figure 1: Items included in the kit, ( 

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Items not included in this kit: wood, tools, some hardware. 

Summary of Contents for 4P-QH

Page 1: ...ilding pergolas only 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 automa...

Page 2: ...pth for various lag screws 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 dr...

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: ...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 Quad Header Bracket SKU 4SH6 for 2x6 Headers SKU 4SH8 for 2x8 Headers 4 Rafter Tie Bracket SKU 68RT 18 x 1 1 4 Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 92351A546 124 3 8 x 3 Lag Screw Mc...

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 8 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: ... 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 to the post and foot...

Page 8: ...rgola 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 Figure 3 Posts Layout Requirements ...

Page 9: ...ost 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 with the tip of a trowel to remove air ...

Page 10: ...r this pergola system Post Height Above Ground Dim A 2x6 Header Dim B 2x8 Headers Dm B 96 96 87 85 1 4 108 108 99 97 1 4 120 120 111 109 1 4 132 132 123 121 1 4 144 144 135 133 1 4 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: ...he headers receiver u channels in the proper direction Let gravity work and pull the bracket all the way down on top of the post Tap down on the top lightly if you feel any resistance Note The Quad Header Brackets will be secured to the posts after you complete driving the 3 8 X 3 Lag Screws through the lower headers and into the posts ...

Page 12: ...ign 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 However even 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 quad header pergola rafter ties are required to...

Page 13: ... the header Mark a line at the center point on both header top surfaces 4 Measure outward 16 inches incrementally and mark a line at each 16 point out from center on both headers until you reach the end of the headers on each side 5 Separate the two headers by removing the clamp 6 Starting with the outer header place one rafter tie bracket on top of the center most pencil mark on the outer header ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...r of the 5 16 holes in the Rafter Tie brackets One 5 16 hole exists on each side of the Rafter 10 Using a 7 16 Socket and Ratchet Driver drive a x 1 1 4 Lag Screw through the one hole on each side of the Rafter to secure the rafter tie to the header ...

Page 16: ...16 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 17: ... HEADERS INSTALLATION 1 Lift and slide one lower header into the Lower U Channel 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 ...

Page 18: ...g three lower headers Your pergola should appear as shown below now 4 Identify the 5 16 wing end holes in the face of the lower U channels There are 2 such faces in each quad header bracket Drill 3 32 x 1 1 4 pilot holes in the center of the 5 16 holes ...

Page 19: ...gh the pilot holes you drilled using a 7 16 socket and ratchet driver 6 Repeate steps 4 and 5 for the inner header and all post tops 7 Identify the 7 16 holes in the face of the lower U channels There are 2 such faces in each quad header bracket ...

Page 20: ...e drill bit shaft 3 from the end of the drill bit While drilling the pilot hole the tape will indicate when you have reached the required depth 9 Drill 11 64 X 3 deep pilot holes at the center of the two 7 16 holes through the header and into the 6x6 post Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5 16 hole ...

Page 21: ...oles in all four quad header brackets lower U channel faces 11 Using a 9 16 socket and ratchet driver drive a 3 8 X 3 Lag Screw through the U channel face holes into the pilot holes you drilled Tighten the screw 12 Repeat step 11 for all lower U channel holes ...

Page 22: ... top of the lower headers Center the header between the two posts Repeat this step for the outer header for the opposite side of the pergola 2 Locate two 7 16 holes in the upper U channel face of the quad header bracket Drill 11 64 X 3 deep pilot holes at the center of the 7 16 holes through the header and into the 4x4 post ...

Page 23: ...illed in step 2 using a 9 16 Socket and Rachet driver Tighten down each screw 4 Repeat steps 2 3 for all other quad header brackets outer U channel faces 5 Lift and place the inner header into the upper inner U channels Center the header by aligning with the adjacent upper outer header INNER HEADER ...

Page 24: ...3 deep holes at the center of the 7 16 holes 7 Drive one 3 8 x 3 SS Hex Lag Screw through each 7 16 hole into the pilot holes you drilled in step 6 using a 9 16 Socket and Rachet driver Tighten down each screw 8 Repeat steps 6 7 for all inner U channel faces on all quad header brackets ...

Page 25: ...d place one rafter on a matching pair of rafter tie brackets Measure the rafter overhang on each side of the upper 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 ...

Page 26: ...26 P a g e 3 Using a 7 16 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 ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...or 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 a r...

Page 29: ...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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