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Installation Instructions 

6P-SC 

6x6 Post-in-Ground Single Cubic 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. 

Figure 1: Items included in the kit, (Description/Quantity). 

Summary of Contents for 6P-SC

Page 1: ...ctions 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 Figure 1 Items included in the kit Description Quantity ...

Page 2: ...g Screw Type Wood Type Pilot hole drill diameter and hole depth X 1 1 4 Lag Screw 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 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 lumber member See Table below Driving lag sc...

Page 3: ...m 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 consu...

Page 4: ...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 headers X 4 ...

Page 5: ...24 hours with a resolution to your problem Item SKU Description Item Qty Item Image 6x6 Post Top Floor 2 way Elbow Bracket SKU 6C2L 4 x 1 1 4 SS Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 92351A546 48 1 4 LIST OF MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL SUPPLY This is the list of materials you will acquire locally for your project Use this to help you calculate your total project budget Item Description Item Qty Item Cost Tot...

Page 6: ... area The diameter of the footing is determined by the weight each post applies to the footing For a 6x6 pergola that uses 8 ft posts and 8 ft headers weigh approximately 900 lbs 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 foot...

Page 7: ...re 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 6x6 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 8: ...se 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 with th...

Page 9: ...t gravity work and pull the bracket all the way down on top of the post 2 Wrap a piece of electrical tape around the drill bit spaced 1 1 4 from the 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 ...

Page 10: ...the center of four 5 16 Holes Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5 16 hole 4 Drive 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 5 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each post top bracket Figure 2 Drill pilot holes ...

Page 11: ...r 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 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 12: ...ve 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 7 9 for the remaining 3 headers ...

Page 13: ...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 You may add accessories such as a swing or hammock 2x4 beams or 2x6 rafters on top for shielding direct sunlight or a sunshield fabric on top Order accessories at RioOutdoors com Thank you for being a RioOutdoors com customer ...

Page 14: ...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 rece...

Page 15: ... 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 DURAT...

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