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Study the posts layout requrements.

First, study the posts layout requirements. Spend some time planning, yourself, so you are fully familiar with the final size you

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 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.

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 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 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 ...