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Assembly Instructions

 

 

Rutland Pergola 

 

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Before you commence the assembly process we recommend that you read these instructions thoroughly 
beforehand to familiarise yourself with the assembly process and to also check that you have the correct 
components. If for any reason you need assistance, you can find our contact details on the final page of 
these instructions. 

We highly recommend that any assembly is carried out on an open flat, level surface if possible with 
sufficient space. You will also require the assistance of 2 adults to complete assembly safely. 

Please note:

 For a free-standing pergola you can remove up to 600mm from the bottom of each post prior to commencing construction  

Package contents 

Tools required

 

4 x Posts (6 for 4.2 & 4.8M where applicable) 
4 x 500mm diagonal braces (8 for 4.2 & 4.8M where 
applicable) 
4 x 800mm diagonal braces 
2 x Runners 
6 x Rafters 
12 x 120mm M8 Coach screws 
12 (20 for 6 post) x Longer Green Screws 
 16 (20 for 6 post) x Shorter Green screws

 

10mm socket drive 
Electric screwdriver with No2 Pozidrive bit 
Or No2 Pozidrive Screwdriver 
Platform or Step ladder 

 

 

The Rutland Pergola

 

Summary of Contents for Rutland Pergola

Page 1: ...sible with sufficient space You will also require the assistance of 2 adults to complete assembly safely Please note For a free standing pergola you can remove up to 600mm from the bottom of each post prior to commencing construction Package contents Tools required 4 x Posts 6 for 4 2 4 8M where applicable 4 x 500mm diagonal braces 8 for 4 2 4 8M where applicable 4 x 800mm diagonal braces 2 x Runn...

Page 2: ... 3 Step 4 and the post is perpendicular to the runner and its outside edge is aligned with the pencil mark near the runner s end Slide the post onto the runner and fix into place using 2 of the longer green screws through the pre drilled holes Then align one the short braces as shown aligning it so that its ends are flat and also central against the runner and post Now fix it into place using a lo...

Page 3: ...er Align and attach it as in Step 3 and 4 and attach 2 braces one to each side as shown using the longer green screws Step 7 Step 8 Using your assistants lay out the two frames assembled in the previous steps facing each other as shown above so that they are approximately 60cm less than the length of one rafter apart Get one of the rafters ready to be slotted in place and have your assistants supp...

Page 4: ...0 Using the step ladder or platform for elevation carefully lower the rafter slot side down onto the two frame runners so that the rafter sits on the outside of the post at both ends as shown Now repeat this for the other end of the Pergola so it resembles Step 9 Step 11 Step 12 Now add further braces to secure the rafter in place First align its top edge with the rafter ...

Page 5: ... with the post before securing it into place through the pre drilled holes with 2 x shorter green screws at the top do not over tighten and one longer greem screw at the bottom Step 15 Step 16 Place a second rafter on the runners slot side down and use the markings on the runners to position both ends of the rafter correctly Now secure the correctly positioned rafter in place using a coach screw t...

Page 6: ... for more security the legs can be sunk into the ground and concreted in place Optional Step Attach the optional Pedestal panels to the bottom of each post as shown Line up each panel on the post so that it is flush with the bottom face and secure each one into place with 4 x woodscrews We hope that you found your product quick and easy to assemble but if not and you require any further assistance...

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