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6X6 HEADERS INSTALLATION 

1.

 

Lift and place one 6x6 header into the U-channels of adjacent post-top brackets.  

2.

 

Locate the two 5/16” holes on each vertical face of the U-channels holding the 6x6 header. Drill 3/32” X 1-1/4” 

deep pilot holes at the center of four 5/16” Holes. Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5/16” hole.  

 

Summary of Contents for 6P-DC

Page 1: ...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 Assembl...

Page 2: ... 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 to drive lag screws into any pergola lumb...

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 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 co...

Page 4: ...ive lag screws into Pergola lumber members All pergola types 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 head...

Page 5: ...roblem Item SKU Description Item Qty Item Image 6x6 Post Top Floor 2 way Elbow Bracket SKU 6C2L 4 6x6 Post Top Floor 2 Way Straight Extension SKU 6SE 2 x 1 1 4 Lag Screw 72 LIST OF MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL SUPPLY This is the list of required materials which are not included in this kit You will acquire these items locally for your project Use this table to help you calculate your total project budg...

Page 6: ...imum 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 to ...

Page 7: ...mize your work requirements Mark each post center location using wood stakes or bright colored spray paint Remeasure and verify the proper location for each post 1 5 2 1 General Guidelines for post center locations The distance between post centers equals the length of the header between the two posts plus 5 3 4 If the header length you chose is not listed in the table above use this general guide...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...s the side elevation profile for this pergola system POST HEIGHT DIM A DIM B 96 96 90 5 108 108 102 5 120 120 114 5 132 132 126 5 144 144 138 5 Dim A above is the height of the post used Dim B is the inner ceiling height of the pergola Dim B is measured to the bottom surface of the header member ...

Page 10: ...w bracket s tube over the 6x6 post top after aligning the header 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 the four 5 16 holes which are on the sides of the gussets in the bracket ...

Page 11: ...t 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 3 32 X 1 1 4 deep pilot holes at the center of four 5 16 Holes Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5 16 hole ...

Page 12: ... Drive one x 1 1 4 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 post top bracket ...

Page 13: ...g 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 the top lightly with a mallet 2 Locate two 5 16 holes on two opposing sides of the tube adjacent to the gussets 4 holes total Drill 3 32 x 1 1 4 deep pilot holes in the center of the 5 16 holes ...

Page 14: ...14 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 15: ...ader into the U channels of adjacent post top brackets 2 Locate the two 5 16 holes on each vertical face of the U channels holding the 6x6 header Drill 3 32 X 1 1 4 deep pilot holes at the center of four 5 16 Holes Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5 16 hole ...

Page 16: ...P a g e 3 Drive one x 1 1 4 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 all headers ...

Page 17: ...struction 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 18: ...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 19: ...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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