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Installation Instructions 

6P-SH 

6x6 Surface Mount Single 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 1-1/2 

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. 

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Summary of Contents for 6P-SH

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: ...ews 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 attemp...

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: ...t 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 Single Header Bracket SKU 6SH 4 Rafter Tie Bracket SKU 68RT 18 x 1 1 4 SS Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 92351A546 128 3 8 x 3 SS Lag Screw McMasterCarr com SKU 9...

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 6x6 Post Lumber You determine length 4 2x6 or 2x8 Header Lumber 12 ft max 2x6 16 ft max 2x8 2 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: ...he maximum 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 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 th...

Page 8: ...la 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 6x6 Raftered Pergola Dimensions Distance Between Vertical Post centers HEADER LENGTH DIM A in DIM B in 120 84 84 144 ...

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: ...ver the 4x4 post top after aligning the header receiver u channel in the proper direction Let gravity work and pull the bracket all the way down on top of the post 2 Identify the three 5 16 holes which are on the top surface and on the vertical surface on the opposite side of the U channel in the bracket ...

Page 12: ...s 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 the three 5 16 Holes Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5 16 hole ...

Page 13: ...ne 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 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each post top single header bracket ...

Page 14: ...ngths for your headers it is time to prepare the header to install the rafter tie brackets We have designed the rafter tie brackets to be auto aligning and simple to locate precisely Follow these steps for easy rafter tie placement 1 On the ground place headers with the top edge of headers facing upward Butt two headers together and align their ends flush 2 Clamp headers together using a C clamp o...

Page 15: ...ly oriented towards the inside area of the pergola Look through the rectangle slot in the Rafter Tie Slide the Rafter Tie until you can see the pencil mark line you marked on the header top surface in the rectangle slot 7 Drill 3 32 pilot holes in the center of the 5 16 holes in the Rafter Tie brackets Two 5 16 holes exist on each side of the Rafter ...

Page 16: ...8 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 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all rafter ties on both headers ...

Page 17: ...e header between the two posts by measuring the overhangs and moving the header until the overhang lengths on both sides are equal 3 Locate the two 5 16 holes one on each wing extension of the post top single header bracket Drill 3 32 X 1 1 4 deep pilot holes at the center of the two 5 16 Holes Locate pilot holes at the center of each 5 16 hole ...

Page 18: ... down each screw 5 Repeat steps 1 2 for the second header and steps 3 4 for the remaining 3 post top single header brackets 6 Prepare an 11 64 drill bit to drill a pilot hole for 3 8 X 3 Lag Screws Wrap tape around the 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 8 Drive one 3 8 x 3 SS lag screw using a 9 16 socket and ratchet through the header and into the post through the pilot holes you drilled Tighten all screws ...

Page 20: ...ce one rafter on a matching pair of rafter tie brackets Measure the rafter overhang on each side of the pergola 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 ...

Page 21: ...g 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 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for all remaining rafters ...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ...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 24: ...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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