2 x 12 Flat Top Pergola A S S E M B LY G U I D E Models: Freemont, Kennedy OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: • Bolt Down Bracket Kit • Canvas Weave (2 for Pergola) Ver 2.10 11052020 • Shade Kit • Privacy Wall • Pergola Planter www.wearevita.
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s 12 x 12 Flat Top Pergola PAGE Introduction & Overview……………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .………. . . . . . 3 Pergola Materials Overview………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pergola Materials Breakdown………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n t r o d u c t i o n & O ve r v i e w (Freemont Pergola Shown) Getting Started First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in one of our fine pergola kits. This kit is designed to be assembled and installed ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools. Do not attempt alone, especially during the installation stage.
Freemont Pergola Materials Overview 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Post Caps (2) 10699-1 White / 14030 Composite 2. Main Column Tops (2) 10826 White / 14025 Composite 3. Post Trims (4) 10698-1 White / 14029 Composite 4. Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps (10) 10829 White / 14048 Composite 5. Main Support Beams (4) 10817 White / 14033 Composite 6. Beam & Rafter Joiners (8) 10820 White / 14026 Composite 8.7 in 7. Main Column Bottoms (2) 10816 White / 14024 Composite [22.1 cm] 8.
Freemont Pergola Materials Breakdown 7 2 1 Check Boxes (Total of 5) for These Contents In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST). 3 1. Post Caps (2) 10699-1 White / 14030 Composite 2. Main Column Tops (2) 10826 White / 14025 Composite 3. Post Trims (4) 10698-1 White / 14029 Composite 4. Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps (10) 10829 White / 14048 Composite 5.
Pergola Additional Materials List Hardware (in plastic bag) A All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring. A. Vinyl Weld Glue (3) - 20000 White / 20022 Composite B. 2 1/2” [64 mm] Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (16) - 20009-1 White B C D E F H / 20032 Composite (to lock vinyl column and wood post together at bottom of each post) G C.
Wood Post Layout & Installation for attached Pergola This pergola can also be installed on a pre-existing wood or concrete surface using our bolt down bracket system with a 4x4 wood post (sold separate). See page eight for more details. 1 Overhead View 147 5/8 in. 374.9 cm. Post location and placement is the most critical step in the overall installation process. Please double check for the possibility of any underground utilities such as sprinkler, gas or telephone lines.
OPTIONAL STEP Wood Post Layout & Installation using Bolt Down Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface for Attached Pergola 1 * 147 in 373.5 cm Note: for additional information on the bolt down bracket installation, refer to the bolt dow bracket instructions. 1 Measuring from the edges of the bottom base plates, measure and mark out the location of the bolt down brackets using string or chalk line. Adjust string lines accordingly.
*Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for future beam and rafter placement. STEP THREE Vinyl Column Assembly & Installation Over Wood Posts * 1 Using the vinyl weld glue, insert the One Way 4”x4” Internal Wood Post Guide in the one end of the main column posts. This step is only applicable if your wood 4x4 post are embedded into the ground. If your pergola is going to be installed on wood or concrete surface, please dispose of these four pieces.
At this stage, the columns should be properly installed as per the following illustration, with the columns 134” in. (340.4 cm) apart. Critical: Note the opening direction of the holes on the top of the posts. Pre-drilled holes on the top 146 7/8 in. 373 cm. 134 in. 340.4 cm. STEP FOUR 1 Main Support Beam Assembly 1 Insert one 2x6x12 (5x15x365cm) pressure treated wood into a beam followed by the joiner and another beam section. Center the 2x6x12 (5x15x365cm) within the main support beam.
2 STEP FIVE Main Support Beam Assembly 1 Repeat step 1 from the previous step. 2 Install the rafter hanger to the main beams using four 1 1/2” (38mm) screws. Follow the pre-drilled holes to identify locations. 3 3 Screw the joiner to vinyl beams and wood insert using 1 1/2” (38mm) screws. STEP SIX Rafter Assembly 1 1 Cut one 2x6x14 (5x15x427cm) down to 12’-6” (381cm) and Insert into a rafter section followed by the joiner and another rafter section.
1 STEP SEVEN Main Support Beams & Rafter Placement Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps: 1 Slide the main support beam with rafter brackets pre-installed through both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting), and then back through both holes of the opposite column. Please Note: The top of the vinyl columns may need to be tensioned in opposite directions to each other to allow the beams and rafters to be installed on a slight angle.
STEP SEVEN Main Support Beams & Rafter Placement Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps: 1 1 Mount the main support beam which has the rafter hangers onto the wood beam as shown. The top of the wood beam should be flush with the top of the pergola beam. Align the two main support beams such that they are centered to each other. To fasten, use a minimum of six 3½” (90mm) lag screws through the main support beam and wood beam. Space the lag screws between the rafter hangers.
STEP EIGHT Fastening Pergola ends and Caps 1 Install decorative pergola end caps using vinyl weld. 2 Install the post caps using vinyl weld. 3 Final position your post trims. 2 1 To glue decorative end caps place: 1. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue to the decorative end caps as shown. 2. Slide the decorative end caps into the beam/rafter and allow a few minutes for glue to cure. 14 12 x 12 Flat Top Pergola 3 To position post trim in place: 1. Slide the post trim down. 2.
STEP NINE Shade Slat Assembly 1 1 Assemble shade slats by first gluing the decorative end caps as shown, and then inserting the two slats into one joiner. Push firmly until extrusion bottoms out inside joiner. No screws are necessary. Shade Slats Installation The 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 shade slats are designed to be installed with 8 3/4” (22.2cm) spacing between each slat. Shade slats are designed to extend approximately 8 1/4” (21cm) past the last rafter. Measurement includes the pre-installed pergola ends.
