0 x 10 Flat Top Pergola A B C A S S E M B LY G U I D E D Models: Venetian, Arcadia, Malibu OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES E) Tall Base Molding A) Bolt Down Bracket Kit (4 for Pergola) F) Short Base Molding B) Pergola Wall C) Pergola Planter - (available for Venetian & Malibu Pergola) G) 10 x 10 Canvas Weave Kit D) Additional Shade Slats Kit (12) E F G Ver 9.4 10142020 www.wearevita.
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s 10 x 10 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 (Venetian 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.
14 Venetian Pergola Materials Overview 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (Venetian Pergola Shown) Post Caps (4) White #10699-1 Composite #14030 Main Column Tops (4) White #10722-1 Composite #14037 Post Trims (8) White #10698-1 Composite #14029 Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps (16) White #10700-1 Composite #14012 Main Support Beams with pre-drilled holes on one side(4) White #10716-1 Composite #14038 Beam & Rafter Joiners (8) White #10707-1 Composite #14049 Long Steel Stiffeners for Main Support Beams & Raft
Pergola Materials Breakdown (Pergola Accessories Not included) 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). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Pergola Additional Materials List Hardware (in plastic bag) A NOTE: WE HAVE INCLUDED 10% EXTRA SCREWS BEYOND WHAT IS IDENTIFIED BELOW. B C D E F *G All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring. A. Vinyl Weld Glue (3) White #20000 Composite #20029 B. 2 1/2” (64 mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (16) White #20009-1 Composite #20032 (to lock vinyl column and wood post together at bottom of each post) C.
Wood Post Layout & Installation for In-Ground Application 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 111 1/2" (283.2 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 1 Wood Post Layout & Installation Using Bolt Down Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface * * 110 3/8 in 280.4 cm Note: for additional information on the bolt down bracket installation, refer to the bolt down bracket instructions. * Orientate brackets accordingly to reduce offset motion of posts. (direction of arrows denote flange opening) 156 1/8 in (396.5 cm) 1 Measure and mark out the location of the bolt down brackets using string or chalk line.
*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 110” (279.4 cm) apart. Also, notice that the holes at the top of each post should be facing the same direction. Note: If you have base molding on your posts, measure above moldings as the measurement is to be from post to post. Steel block should face up 110" (279.4 cm) Beam Ins 110" (279.
STEP FIVE Rafter Assembly Four holes facing up 1 Insert the end of the rafter marked ‘A’ into a joiner. Install the joiners so that the side with the four holes is facing up. Push firmly so the extrusion bottoms out inside the joiner. Note: If you purchased the Malibu Pergola, please use the plain joiners included in the Malibu box. This will allow the canopy to glide over the rafters smoothly.
STEP SIX Main Support Beams & Rafter Placement Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps: 1 1 Slide the main support beam with rafter clips through both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting), and then back through both holes of the opposite column. Repeat for opposite main support beam. Please Note: The top of the vinyl columns may need to be tensioned in opposite directions to each other to allow the main support beams and rafters to be installed on a slight angle.
STEP SEVEN Fastening Rafters & Caps 1 Using 5/8” (16 mm) self-auguring stainless steel screws attach the pergola rafters to the rafter brackets. 1 2 Install decorative pergola end caps using vinyl weld. 3 Install the post caps using vinyl weld. 4 Final position your post trims.
STEP EIGHT Shade Slat Assembly Note: If you purchased the Malibu Pergola, please skip this step and refer to those instructions going forward. 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.
STEP EIGHT Shade Slats Installation If you purchased the Canvas Weave Kit, please follow the spacing requirements for installing 12 shade slats only. 2 The 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 (4 cm 4 cm) shade slats are designed to be installed with 8 3/8” (21.25 cm)spacing between each slat. Shade slats are designed to extend approximately 8 1/4” (21 cm) past the last rafter. Measurement includes the pre-installed pergola ends. Your goal is to ensure that all the shade slats overhang equally to the eye.
