Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions BO01 PATIO COVER/CARPORT Model No. PC1010 Attached Missing Parts, Questions on Assembly? Call: 1-800-851-1085 or assist@arrowsheds.com Do not return to dealer, they are not equipped to handle your requests. 705220511 Storage Area: 99 Sq. Ft. 9,2 m2 848 Cu. Ft. 24,0 m3 BUILDING DIMENSIONS * Size rounded off to the nearest foot CAUTION: SOME PARTS HAVE SHARP EDGES. CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE VARIOUS PIECES TO AVOID A MISHAP.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.... BO2 Owner's Manual Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location and other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual. Important information and helpful tips will make your construction easier and more enjoyable. Instructions are supplied in this manual and contain all appropriate information for your model. Review all instructions before you begin, and during assembly, follow the step sequence carefully for successful results.
PLAN AHEAD.... BO03 Watch the Weather: Be sure the day you select to install your unit is dry and calm. Do not attempt to assemble your unit on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground. Two or more people should work together to assemble your unit. One person can position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the fasteners and the tools. Teamwork: Tools and Materials: These are some basic tools and materials you will need for the construction of your unit.
SAFETY FIRST.... BO04 Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your patio cover/carport •Care must be taken when handling various pieces of your unit since some contain sharp edges. Please wear work gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or performing any maintenance on your unit. •Practice caution with the tools being used in the assembly of this unit. Be familiar with the operation of all power tools.
CARE & MAINTENANCE.... BO05 For long lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior surface. Touchup scratches as soon as you notice them on your unit. Immediately clean the area with a wire brush; wash it and apply touch-up paint per manufacturer's recommendation. Finish: Roof: Keep roof clear of leaves and snow with long handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy amounts of snow on roof can damage unit, making it unsafe. Regularly check your unit for loose screws, bolts, nuts, etc.
Foundation Recommendations BO06 The Foundation For Your Patio Cover/Carport Note: Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location and other requirements. OPTION 1: Concrete Footings All concrete minimum 2500 P.S.I. Footing Bearing is based on soil pressures not to exceed 1,000 P.S.F.. Footing Depth to extend to below frost line but not less than 12" (30,5 cm) where new footings are used. If posts are not anchored to a concrete slab, a footing is needed.
Hardware BO07 66623 #10Ax3/8" (10 mm) Screw (70) 66625 #10-32x3/4"(19 mm) Bolt (10) (Packed with Screws) 9665 Channel Brace (2) 66433 3/8-16 Hex Nut (2) 66628 #10-32x7/16"(11 mm) Bolt (30) (Packed with Screws) 9669 Front Splice Trim (2) 66629 3/8-16x3 1/4" (83 mm) Hex Hd Bolt (2) 65106 #10-32 Square Nut (30) (Packed with Screws) 66624 #10-32 Well-Nut (10) (Packed with Screws) 9670 Corner Trim (4) 9655 Top Trim Cap (2) 7
Parts List BO08 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9652 9656 9661 9732 9660 9733 9734 Assembly Key No.
Assembly by Key No.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 1 Rear Roof Channel Pre-Assembly BO10 ● 9734 Rear Roof Channel (one) ● 9665 Channel Brace (two) The rear roof channel assembly attaches to the permanent structure and supports the unit. 1 Fasten the channel braces to the end of the rear roof channel using four #10-32x7/16" (11 mm) bolts and square nuts. Hint: Position the short and long flange as shown in the diagram.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 2 Post Pre-Assemblies BO11 ● 9661 Left Post (one) ● 9660 Right Post (one) ● 9652 Anchor Bracket (two) The anchor brackets in this step will be used later to anchor the unit to the base/foundation. 1 Position an anchor bracket inside the left & right posts, align holes, and fasten using a 3/8-16 x 3 1/4" (83 mm) hex head bolt and hex nut. Make two assemblies. Do not overtighten.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 3 Mounting Rear Roof Channel to Structure BO12 ● Rear Roof Channel Assembly (one) ● 66627 Weather Seal 1/2x 1 1/2 (13 mm x 3,8 cm) (one) 1 Positioning The height from the bottom of post to the bottom of rear roof channel is 8'-8 1/2" (265,4 cm) minimum to 9' (274,3 cm) maximum. For unit installed over a door, in order to maintain door clearance, the minimum height above door is 6" (15,2 cm).
Step 3 continued.... BO13 3 Attaching It is important that the rear roof channel be securely anchored to a sound and flat mounting surface. A special mounting board (2x4,2x6)x9' 11 1/8" (38 mm x 89 mm, 38 mm x 140 mm) x 302,6 cm can be used if existing surface is questionable or on mobile homes. The mounting board should be attached with wood screws drilled into the wall studs on frame construction. Masonary anchors should be used on brick or masonary installations.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 4 BO14 Roof Channel Assembly ● 9656 Roof Channel (two) ● Post Assemblies (two) ● 9733 Front Roof Channel (one) Get help holding post in place while attaching the roof channel. 1 Position a roof channel, with small STEP hole 1 1/8" (2,9 cm) from end at left post, and fasten to channel brace using four #10-32x 7/16" (11 mm) bolts and square nuts.
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● Parts Needed For ● Step 5 ● 9732 Front Facia (one) ● 9654 Right Facia (one) ● 9657 Left Facia (one) Facia Assembly BO16 1 Place front facia over front roof channel with largest amount of holes on top. Fasten bottom flange with five #10Ax 3/8" (10 mm) screws. Fasten top flange using three #10 screws where shown. STEP 3 Press firmly against mounting surface #10-32 Well-Nut STEP 2 Place right and left facia over end 2 roof channels. Fasten bottom flange with five #10 screws.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 6 Corner/Front Splice Trim BO17 ● 9670 Corner Trim (four) ● 9669 Front Splice Trim (two) 1 If a special mounting board was used, use front splice trim pieces to cover ends of board, instead of corner trim. Fasten using two #10 screws. 2 Position corner trim to inside corners with short flange to facia and fasten with two #10Ax3/8" (10 mm) screws. Position corner trim to outside corners with long flange on the front facia, and fasten with four #10 screws.
Step 7 ● Parts Needed For ● Roof Assembly BO18 ● 9662 Right Roof Panel (one) ● 9653 Main Roof Panel (three) ● 9663 Left Roof Panel (one) ● 66644 Weather Seal 3/16x 2 (5 mm x 5,1 cm) (one) 1 Attach weather stripping 3/16x2 (5 mm x 5,1 cm) to one end, on the inside of rear roof channel. Continue to stick weather stripping to rear roof channel. Peel paper backing. 2 Fasten top of right roof panel using two #10-32x7/16" (11 mm) bolts and square nuts into bottom flange, on rear roof channel.
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● Parts Needed For ● Step 8 BO20 Top Left and Right End Trim ● 9667 Top Left End Trim (one) ● 9668 Top Right End Trim (one) 1 Fasten top right end trim to the outer right roof panel rib using four #10Ax3/8" (10 mm) screws. Do not fasten the bottom hole until the next step. 2 Repeat procedure for the top left end trim on the outer left roof panel rib.
● Parts Needed For ● Step 9 Top Front Trim ● 9664 Top Front Trim (one) ● 9655 Top Trim Cap (two) BO21 1 Position top front trim to ends of roof panels, overlapping top left and right end trim and fasten using six #10 screws. 2 Cover seams where trims meet at the corners with top trim caps using four screws.
Step 10 Leveling and Anchoring Posts BO22 Check to be sure front facia and rear roof channel are still square. Level each post. Stand at one end and visually check the alignment of the post. Once all posts are aligned, mark fastener location using holes in bottom flanges of anchor bracket as a guide. Facia Masonary Using a masonary bit, drill holes to fit masonary fasteners (not provided). Attach bottom flanges of anchor bracket to slab or footing, using instructions packed with masonary fasteners.
Suggested Guttering System (not included) BO23 If the locality where you have installed the patio cover/carport could benefit from a guttering system, we recommend the following list of materials, (not included).
PC1010 BO24 SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST Rusting is a natural oxidizing process that occurs when bare metal is exposed to moisture. Problem areas include screw holes, unfinished edges, or where scrapes and nicks occur in the protective coating through normal assembly, handling and use. Identifying these natural rusting problem areas and taking some simple rust protection precautions can help to stop rust from developing, or stop it quickly as soon as it appears. 1.
