7.5 x 7.5 Cardiff Pergola A S S E M B LY G U I D E www.wearevita.com Ver 1.4 10202020 211 Campbell St.
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s PAGE Cardiff 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 Restriction of Use 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. When assembling components place on a non-abrasive surface (i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching. We recommend a 15’x15' (4.5m x 4.
Cardiff Pergola Materials Overview 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Post Caps (4) - 10735-1 Posts (4) - 11123 Main Support Beams (2) - 11122 Rafters (5) - 11124 Beam and Rafter Decorative End Caps (14) - 10700-1 Shade Slats (7) - 11125 Shade Slat Decorative End Caps (14) - 11126 20 in 50.8 cm 107 1/4 in 272.4 cm 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9 1/2 in 24.1 cm 4 Cardiff Pergola Instructions 93 1/4 in 236.7 cm 84 1/2 in 214.6 cm 82 1/2 in 209.4 cm 92 in 233.7 cm 107 1/4 in 272.4 cm 82 in 208.3 cm 82 in 208.
Cardiff Pergola Materials Breakdown Check Boxes (Total of 4) for These Contents 2 In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service department at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST) Post Caps (4) - 10735-1 Posts (4) - 11123 Main Support Beams (2) - 11122 Rafters (5) - 11124 Beam and Rafter Decorative End Caps (14) - 10700-1 Shade Slats (7) - 11125 Shade Slat Decorative End Caps (14) - 11126 1 5 7 3 1.5” x 4.5” x 93” (3.8 x 11.4 x 236.2 cm) 4 1.5” x 4.
Pergola Additional Materials List A BC D E Hardware (in plastic bag) All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring. A. 1 1/2” (38 mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (35) - 20005 (to lock Shade Slats to Rafters) B. 2 1/2” (64 mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (10) - 20009-1 (to lock Rafters to Main Support Beams) C. 2 1/2” (64 mm) Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (16) - 20009-1 (to lock Posts to Wood Posts) D.
Wood Post Layout & Installation for In-Ground Application This pergola can also be installed on a pre-existing wood or concrete surface using the steel post base kit and a 4x4 wood post (sold separate). See page eight for more details. 1 Overhead View 82 1/2 in (209.6 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 Steel Post Base for Concrete or Wood Surface 1 Measure and mark out the location of the steel post bases using measurements shown aside. Note that measurements are center-to center. For dimensions between the wood posts, refer to the previous page. 1 Overhead View 86 in 218.4 cm 2 86 in 218.4 cm Fasten the steel post bases to your concrete or wood surface and to the wooden posts according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
STEP THREE Vinyl Column Assembly & Installation Over Wood Posts 1 Using a step ladder guide the top vinyl columns over the wood 4x4 posts down into position. *Ensure the holes at the top of the posts are orientated correctly for future beam and rafter placement as per illustration. 2 Finally, adjust post heights accordingly to ensure future level installation of beams and rafters as necessary.
At this stage, the columns should be properly installed as per the following illustration, with the columns 82” (208 cm) apart. 82 in 208 cm 82 in 208 cm STEP FOUR Rafters Installation 1 With a helper, slide the two rafters through the TOP holes in the posts as shown. Make sure the notches in the rafters are both facing down.
STEP FIVE Main Support Beams Installation 1 With a helper, slide the two main support beams through the bottom holes on the posts as shown. The beams should overhang the posts equally (1.5 inches, 3.8 cm). 2 Lock the main support beams and two outside rafters to the posts using eight 3in (76 mm) screws for every post as shown. A total of 32 screws will be needed for this step.
STEP SIX Rafters Installation 1 1 Place the remaining three rafters onto the beams as shown. The spacing between the rafters should be 20 inches (50.8 cm), but don’t worry for now as the shade slat installation will automatically space them out accordingly. STEP SEVEN Shade Slat Assembly 1 Pressure fit the shade slat end caps into place as shown. Note the orientation of the notches as they should be facing down. 2 Repeat for all 7 shade slats.
STEP EIGHT Shade Slats Installation 1 With a helper, place two shade slats at each end, 9 1/2” (24.13 cm) away from the posts as shown aside. The notches in the shade slats will spread the rafters apart accordingly. 2 Fasten the RAFTERS onto the beams using two, 2 1/2 in (64 mm) screws for each rafter into the beams as shown.
STEP EIGHT (CONT’D) 3 Lock the outer two shade slats onto the rafters using a 1 1/2 in (38 mm) screw for each intersection between the shade slat and rafter as shown. A total of 10 screws will be required for this step. 4 Install the remaining shade slats - at 9 1/2” (24.13 cm) spacing between them - ONE BY ONE (i.e. place one shade slat and lock it to the rafters). Do not attempt to place all the shade slats before locking them into the rafters as this will be difficult to accomplish.
STEP NINE Decorative End Caps and Post Caps Installation 1 1 Apply a small bead of vinyl glue to the inside of the decorative end caps and attach them to the beams and rafters as shown. Hold the end cap in place for 30 seconds to allow the glue to set. 2 Install the post caps as shown. 2 www.wearevita.
