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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 
4 x 500mm diagonal braces 
4 x 800mm diagonal braces 
2 x Runners 
6 x Rafters 
12 x M8 Coach screws 
20 x 85mm and 8 x 65mm screws 
1 x Spacer 

 

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

 

 

 

The Rutland Pergola

 

Summary of Contents for Pergola

Page 1: ...ly 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 4 x 500mm diagonal braces 4 x 800mm diagonal braces 2 x Runners 6 x Ra...

Page 2: ...er Step 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 85mm 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 an 85...

Page 3: ...ove 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 support the 2 frames vertically as shown above Step 7 Step 8 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 ...

Page 4: ... 9 Step 10 Now add further braces to secure the rafter in place First align its top edge with the rafter Step 11 Step 12 and slide into place so that the bottom edge sit against the post Ensure the brace outside edge is flush with the post before securing it into place through the pre drilled holes with 2 x 65mm screws at the top and one 85mm screw at the bottom ...

Page 5: ... the pre drilled hole into the top of the runner at both ends of the rafter Step 15 Step 16 Continue adding and securing the remaining 3 rafters using the spacer as before to ensure the correct spacing The Pergola construction is now complete It can remain freestanding or for more security the legs can be sunk into the ground and concreted in place We hope that you found your product quick and eas...

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