NOTE:
You’ll find a second pair of hands (to hold parts as the
unit goes up) to be very helpful in erecting your vinyl system.
Other Materials Required:
You will also need 4” x 4” wooden posts for added
strength inside vinyl posts. Pre-selection of pressure-
treated wood is very important. Any warped or
oversized lumber will not fit inside the vinyl post. If
sinking posts into the ground, treated lumber is
recommended.
If mounting on a deck, patio, stepping stones, or
wooden landscaping timber embedded into the
ground, a wood post length of eight feet will suffice. If
you wish to cement the posts 3’ into the ground, 12’
posts are needed. The vinyl framework should be
completely assembled before cement is poured into
the holes.
If you are sinking posts into the ground, the four
Post
Bases
are optional. If you prefer to use the
Post Bases
,
they should be assembled onto the vinyl
Posts
before
erecting the system.
Fasteners & hardware provided:
Tools required:
1. Phillips screwdriver
2. Hand drill
3. 9/64” drill bit
4. pencil
5. bubble-type level
6. Carpenter’s square
7. tape measure
8. hand saw
9. 8’ ladder
7/8” Long
Tapping Screw
1-1/4” Long
Tapping Screw
Screw Cap
Washer
Nut
Allen Wrench
Screw Cap
2-3/4” Long
Bolt
Note:
All A & B screws should
be assembled with screw cap
washer (D.) As shown at right.
A.
B.
G.
I.
D.
E.
F.
If driving screws with a drill or power screwdriver, set the
torque to a low setting to avoid stripping screw heads.
1-1/4” Long
#10
Woodscrew
C.
Optional:
Internal Post Anchor Bracket
For use in securing vinyl
posts to concrete or decks,
when sinking wood posts in
the ground is not possible.
ShadeTree
®
Canopy Systems
Assembly Instructions
The Greenbriar
ShadeTree Cool Living, LLC
— For questions or assistance call
800-894-3801
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