2 x 24 Flat Top Pergola 12 x 24 Additional Shade Slat Kit A B C A S S E M B LY G U I D E D E F Ver2.8 10192020 G OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: A) Bolt Down Bracket Kit (6 for Pergola) B) Privacy Wall - each kit fits a 12' (3.6m) Section C) Pergola Planter - each kit fits a 12' (3.6m) Section D) 12 x 24 Additional Shade Slat Kit E) 12 x 12 Canvas Weave x 2 F) Tall Base Molding G) Short Base Molding www.wearevita.
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s PAGE 12 x 24 Flat Top Pergola 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 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.
12 x 24 Pergola Materials Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 13 11 1. Post Caps (6) - 10699-1 2. Main Column Tops (6) - 10826 3. Post Trims (12) - 10698-1 4. Rafter & Main Support Beam Decorative End Caps (26) - 10829 5. Main Support Beams (Pre-Drilled Holes one One Side) (8)* - 10817 6. Main Support Beam & Rafter Joiners (15) - 10820 7. Main Column Bottoms (6) - 10816 8. Rafter Brackets (16) - 10827 9. Shade Slats - 10819 (28)** & 10718-1 (28) ** 10. Rafters (22) - 10818 11.
12 x 24 Pergola Materials Breakdown Check Boxes (Total of 11) 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. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Pergola Additional Materials List Hardware (in plastic bags) All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring. A. Vinyl Weld Glue (6) - 20000 B. 2 1/2” (64mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (24) - 20009-1 D B C A F E G (to lock vinyl column and wood post together at bottom of each post) C. 2 1/2” (64mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (24) - 20009-1 (to lock vinyl column and wood post together at top of each post just above trim cap) D.
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. 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. 1 135 1/2 in. 344.17 cm.
OPTIONAL STEP Wood Post Layout & Installation Using Bolt Down Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface Note: for additional information on the bolt down bracket installation, refer to the bolt down bracket instructions. All Measurement are measured to this surface 1 Measure and mark out the location of the bolt down brackets using string or chalk line. Diagonal distances must be the same to ensure a square installation. 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” (10x10cm) 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. Also, notice that the holes at the top of each post should be facing the same direction. 134 in. 340.4 cm. 134 in. 340.4 cm. 134 in. 340.4 cm. STEP FOUR Rafter Assembly 1 Insert one 2x6x12 (50x100x365cm) pressure treated wood into a rafter section followed by the joiner and another rafter section. Center 2x6x12 (50x100x365cm) within the rafter.
STEP FIVE Main Support Beam Modification 1 2 Using a fine-toothed saw blade, cut 6 3/4” (17.1cm) off the one end of the main support beam as shown. Note: Cut the end which the two holes are closer to the edge. Repeat for a total of four main support beams. 75.9cm) 69 1/4 in (1 cm) 76 in (193 Holes Holes to ser e Clo edg the Holes om r fr e the e edg r a F th Cut Here x4 Distance to first hole 1 Main Support Beam Assembly Holes on top 11 3/4 in (29.
STEP SIX Main Support Beams & Rafter Placement Beam ends meet in the center of the middle post. Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps: 1 Slide the main support beam with rafter clips pre-installed through both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting), and then back through both holes of the opposite column. Repeat for all beams. Please Note: The two MODIFIED Beams should meet in the center of the middle posts as shown. Main support beams should overhang 4 1/4” (10.
3 STEP SIX Main Support Beams & Rafter Placement (Continued) 3 Final adjust the main support beams and rafters ensuring the overhang past the columns is equal to the eye. Using 4” (102mm) screws lock the main support beams and rafters into position inside the posts by driving in 8 screws from the outside and 8 screws from the inside of each column. 4 Place the rafters in the front and rear rafter brackets. 5 Complete a final adjustment of all beams and rafters.
STEP SEVEN Fastening End & Post Caps 2 1 Install decorative pergola end caps using vinyl weld. 2 Install the post caps. 3 Final position your post trims. 1 To glue pergola end in place: 1. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue to the pergola end as shown. 2. Slide the pergola end into the beam/rafter and allow a few minutes for glue to cure. 14 12 x 24 Flat Top Pergola 3 To position post trim in place: 1. Slide the post trim down. 2. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue around the post 3.
STEP EIGHT Shade Slats Assembly 1 Please note the two different lengths of shade slats included in your kit - 75 7/8 in (192.7cm) (Long Outer Shade Slat) and 69 7/8 in (177.5cm) (Short Inner Shade Slat) 75 7/8 in ) (192.7cm 69 7/8 in x28 ) (177.5cm x28 2 Assemble shade slats by first gluing the decorative end caps as shown, and then inserting the two slats (one long outer, one short inner) into one joiner. Push firmly until extrusion bottoms out inside joiner. No screws are necessary. 69 7/8” (177.
STEP NINE - A 14 Shade Slats Installation The 14 shade slats are designed to be installed with 8 11/16” (22.1cm) 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. Your goal is to ensure that all the shade slats overhang equally to the eye. Important! If installing additional shade slat kit (purchase separately), please follow the steps for installing 28 shade slats on the next page.
STEP NINE - B 28 Shade Slats Installation Note: The 12x24 Flat Top Pergola comes with enough parts to assemble & install 14 shade slats. The 12x24 Additional Shade Slat Kit provides enough parts to assemble & install another 14 shade slats, for a total of 28. The 28 shade slats are designed to be installed with 3 1/2” (8.9cm) spacing between each slat.