0’ x 10’ MERIDIAN GAZEBO with ALUMINUM rOOF Installation and Operating Instructions – YM11756 HEIGHT: 10’6” or 3.2m Revised 09-19-2018 9‘ 11-1/8” 12'-1 5/32" 3687.1 3.03 m Yardistry – North America Toll Free Customer Support: 1.888.509.4382 info@yardistrystructures.com www.yardistrystructures.com 12'-1 5/32" 9‘ 11-1/8” 3687.1 3.03 m Yardistry / Selwood Products – Europe Customer Support: +44 1284 852569 parts@selwoodproducts.com www.selwoodproducts.com Y40000-756 1 support@yardistrystructures.
Important Safety Notice! Yardistry components are intended for privacy, decorative and ornamental use only. Product is NOT INTENDED for the following: •A safety barrier to prevent unsupervised access to pools, hot tubs, spas or ponds. • As load bearing support for a building, structure, heavy objects or swings. •U sed in structures that trap wind, rain or snow that would create extra load on the product. Accumulated snow must be removed from roof. DO NOT climb or walk on roof for any reason.
Limited Warranty Yardistry warrants that this product is free from defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. In addition, for any product with lumber, all lumber is warranted for five (5) years against rot and decay. This warranty applies to the original owner and registrant and is non-transferable. Regular maintenance is required to assure the integrity of your product and is a requirement of the warranty.
Instructions for Proper Maintenance Your Yardistry structure is designed and constructed of quality materials. As with all outdoor products it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your structure it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it. HARDWARE: • • • Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead paint complying with 16 CFR 1303.
Assembly Tips Following are some helpful tips to make the assembly process smooth and efficient. PRE-ASSEMBLIES: (i.e. Post and Beam Assemblies, Roof Rafter Assembly, etc) • Work on a raised, solid and flat surface such as, a table or saw horse. • Keep all connections flush where shown in the instructions. • When assembling the beams keep parts flat, straight and snug when connecting. METAL PARTS: • Roofing material may have sharp edges, wear safety gloves.
Permanent Installation Examples Note: It is critically important you start with square, solid and level footings, concrete pad or deck to attach your Pergola Room. We supply Post Mounts with this structure which gives you the flexibility to permanently install your structure to a pre-existing or new wood or concrete surface. • The hardware to attach the Post Mount to the structure is included.
Permanent Installation Examples cont. Concrete Patio [min. 10’ 1-7/8” x 10’ 1-7/8” (3.096 m x 3.096 m)] with 6” (1.83 m) clearance on all sides Anchoring Hardware not included Wood Deck [min. 10’ 1-7/8” x 10’ 1-7/8” (3.096 m x 3.096 m)] with 6” (1.83 m) clearance on all sides Anchoring Hardware not included Post Mount Anchoring Hardware (not included) 7 support@yardistrystructures.
are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for Part Identification ( Dimensions ) assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 139.7 x 139.7 x 2235.2mm (5½ x 5½ x 88") 4pc. (752) - Post Y70131-752 34.9 x 165.1 x 926.9mm (1-3/8 x 6-1/2 x 36-1/2") 4pc. (740) - Short Right Gusset 34.9 x 165.1 x 926.9mm (1-3/8 x 6-1/2 x 36-1/2") 4pc. (739) - Short Left Gusset Y70131-740 Y70131-739 31.8 x 127 x 385.8mm (1-1/4 x 5 x 15-3/16") 8pc. (727) - Inside Short Beam Y50131-727 31.
Hardware Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 4pc. - Short Panel Left (Y01033-223) 4pc. - Long Panel Right (Y01033-224) 4pc. - Long Panel Left (Y01033-222) 4pc. - Short Panel Right (Y01033-225) ) 1pc. - Roof Panel Set (Y70833-233) 8pc. Ridge Clip 85.25 - (Y01033-227) 4pc. Ridge Cap 85 - (Y01033-231) 4pc. Roof Edge Right 59 7/16 - (Y01033-229) 4pc.
Hardware Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. ) 36pc. Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/4" - (Y07718-311) 12pc. 1/4 x 2-3/4 Hex Bolt - (Y07718-223) 12pc. 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt - (Y07718-220) 16pc. Hex Bolt 5/16 x 3-1/4" - (Y07718-331) 1pc. - 1/8" Drill Bit (Y00400-002) 8pc. Lag Screw 5/16 x 4-3/4" - (Y06218-343) 24pc. Lag Screw 1/4" x 1-15/16" No.12 Shank - (Y06218-219) 98pc.
Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly STOP A. STOP STOP STOP his is the time for you to inventory all your hardware, wood and accessories, T referencing the parts identification sheets. This will assist you with your assembly. • Each step indicates which bolts and/or screws you will need for assembly, as well as any flat washers, lock washers, t-nuts or lock nuts. B.
Step 2: Post Assemblies A: At the bottom of each (752) Post insert two 5/16” T-Nuts as shown in fig. 2.1 and 2.2. B: At the bottom of each (752) Post place two Post Mounts tight to the bottom and inside faces as shown in fig. 2.1 and 2.2. Loosely attach with one 5/16 x 1-1/4” Hex Bolt (with 5/16” lock washer and 1/4-5/16” large washer) per mount so they connect to the T-Nuts. C: On each side of the Posts, place one (738) Plinth flush to the bottom and attach with four #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per plinth.
Step 3: Beam Assembly Part 1 3 Beam and one (726) Right Outside Beam using two 5/16 x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts A: Connect one (725) Left Outside (with 5/16” lock washer, 1/4 - 5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) as shown in fig. 3.1 and 3.2. B: Connect one (727) Inside Short Beam to each end of one (728) Inside Long Beam using two 5/16 x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 1/4 - 5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) per end as shown in fig. 3.1 and 3.2.
Step 3: Beam Assembly Part 2 D: Place one Outside Beam Assembly on one Inside Beam Assembly so the ends are flush. Match the bolt holes in each (727) Inside Short Beam and (728) Inside Long Beam with the bolt holes in (725) Left Outside Beam and (726) Right Outside Beam. Attach with 13 #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 3.3 and 3.4) E: Repeat Step D three more times to make four Beam Assemblies. Flush (727) Outside Beam Assembly Fig. 3.
Step 4: Frame Assembly and Anchoring Part 1 A: Move your Post Assemblies to the final location. Make sure the ground is flat and level before continuing assembly. B: With one person at each Post stand two complete Post Assemblies. A third person places one Beam Assembly against the outside of each Post, flush to the tops and outside corners. Notice bolt hole orientation on the Beam Assembly.
Step 4: Frame Assembly and Anchoring Part 2 D: Make sure each corner is square and level then attach Beam Assemblies to Post Assemblies with two 5/16 x 4-3/4” Lag Screws (with 1/4-5/16” large washer) per corner. (fig. 4.4) E: Depending on what you are placing the Gazebo on will determine how you anchor it to that surface. Please refer to pages 6 and 7 for installation examples. Any hardware or extra materials for mounting will have to be purchased in advance. Fig. 4.
Step 5: Attach Gussets Note: The bevelled ends on each gusset should always face away from the wood it is attaching to. A: Make sure the assembly is still square and level then facing one Beam Assembly place one (740) Short Right Gusset on the right hand side so the top fits tight to the Beam Assembly and the bottom fits tight to the Post Assembly.
Step 6: Fascia Beam Assembly A: Tightly connect one (731) Fascia Left Short and one (730) Fascia Right Short using one 5/16 x 1-1/4” Hex Bolt (with 5/16” lock washer, 1/4-5/16” large washer and 5/16” t-nut) as shown in fig. 6.1 and 6.2. B: Repeat Step A three more times to make four Fascia Beam Assemblies. (731) Fascia Left Short Fig. 6.1 (730) Fascia RIght Short Tight 5/16” T-nut Fig. 6.
Step 7: Roof Rafter Assembly Part 1 A: On each side of one (736) Rafter place one (729) Corner LT and one (737) Corner RT so the tops and edges are flush then attach with two #8 x 2” Wood Screws per side. (Fig. 7.1 and 7.2) B: Place Fascia Beam Assembly from Step 6 on the bottom of (729) Corner LT, (737) Corner RT and (736) Rafter so the sides are flush then attach with one #8 x 2” Wood Screw at each end and one #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screw in the middle. (fig. 7.1 and 7.
Step 7: Roof Rafter Assembly Part 2 D: Place one (732) Short Strap in the notches of (729) Corner LT, (737) Corner RT and (736) Rafter so the ends do not overhang the outside edges of the outside boards then attach with six #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (Fig. 7.4) E: Place one (733) Strap Long in the notches of (729) Corner LT, (737) Corner RT and (736) Rafter so the ends do not overhang the outside edges of the outside boards.
Step 8: Attach Roof to Beam Brackets A: On the back of three Roof Rafter Assemblies place one Rafter Beam Bracket on each (734) Rafter Short Right, (735) Rafter Short Left and (736) Rafter. Loosely attach each bracket to rafters with one 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with two 1/4-5/16” large washers and one 1/4” lock nut). (fig. 8.1 and 8.2) (736) Fig. 8.1 Back View (734) (735) Fig. 8.
STOP STOP STOP STOP INSTALLING ROOFING MATERIAL CAUTION! Roofing material may have sharp edges! Wear gloves! HANDLE WITH CARE! Place roofing material on a non-abrasive surface before assembly as it can bend, dent and scratch easily. WARNING – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN ROOFING SCREWS! Over tightening screws will cause roofing material to crush. Overtightened and Crushed Snug and Tight X The roofing screws can easily crush the Roof Panels and Roof Edges when using a power drill.
STOP STOP STOP STOP INSTALLING ROOFING MATERIAL CAUTION! Roofing material may have sharp edges! Wear gloves! BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC COVERING, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ALUMINUM PANELS AND TRIM, DIRECTLY BEFORE INSTALLING EACH PIECE. (One side is clear and the other is blue, both must be removed.) Example #1 Example #2 Overtightened and Crushed Snug and Tight Example #3 23 support@yardistrystructures.
Step 9: Attach Roof Panels Part 1 A: Place one Long Panel Left on the front of one Roof Rafter Assembly so it is flush to the side of (729) Corner LT and a slight overhang at the bottom of the Fascia Beam Assembly. Holes should line up with (736) Rafter. (fig. 9.1 and 9.2) B: Place one Long Panel Right on Roof Rafter Assembly so it overlaps the Long Panel Left and it is flush to the side of (737) Corner RT and a slight overhang at the bottom of the Fascia Beam Assembly. (fig. 9.1 and 9.
Step 9: Attach Roof Panels Part 2 E: Place one Short Panel Left on Roof Rafter Assembly so it overlaps the Long Panel Left and it is flush to the sides of (729) Corner LT and a slight overhang at the bottom of the Fascia Beam Assembly. There should be no overhanging at the corners. (fig. 9.3 and 9.4) F: Place one Short Panel Right on Roof Rafter Assembly so it overlaps the Long Panel Right and it is flush to the side of (737) Corner RT and a slight overhang at the bottom of the Fascia Beam Assembly.
Step 10: Attach Ridge Clips and Roof Edges A: Place one Roof Edge Left and one Roof Edge Right on the bottom of each Roof Rafter Assembly so the ends are flush with the outside ends of the Fascia Beam Assembly and meet tight in the centre. Attach both Roof Edges with 13 #8 x 1” Roofing Screws per Roof Rafter assembly. (fig. 10.1 and 10.
x3 Step 11: Attach Roof Panels to Frame Part 1 A: From inside of Post Assemblies measure 4’ 1-7/16” (1.26 m) to mark the centre of each Beam Assembly. (fig. 11.1) B: With all four assemblers place one Roof Panel Assembly with Rafter Beam Brackets just in front of the Post Assemblies then raise it up so the middle Rafter Beam Bracket is lined up with the centre mark. (fig. 11.1 and 11.2) Roof Panel Assembly Fig. 11.
x3 Step 11: Attach Roof Panels to Frame Part 2 C: Lift a second Roof Panel Assembly with Rafter Beam Brackets over Beam Assembly taking care not to drag the panel on the beams. Make sure the middle Rafter Beam Bracket lines up to the centre mark and (729) Corner LT and (737) Corner RT are flush with each other. One person must remain on the centre ladder to hold both panels in place until three panels are up and secure. (fig. 11.2, 11.3 and 11.
x3 Step 11: Attach Roof Panels to Frame Part 3 E: Lift third Roof Panel Assembly with Rafter Beam Brackets over Beam Assembly taking care not to drag the panel on the beams then set in place beside the second panel. Make sure the middle Rafter Beam Bracket lines up to the centre mark. (fig. 11.6) F: Starting at the bottom and working up connect Roof Panel Assemblies through (729) Corner LT and (737) Corner RT with three 1/4 x 2-3/4” Hex Bolts (with two 1/4-5/16” large washers and one 1/4” lock nut).
Step 12: Roof Peak Assembly A: Insert Carriage Bolt through the top of Peak Cap, into Peak Post then Spring Clip. The Spring Clip holds the assembly together. (fig. 12.1) B: Insert 1/4” Nut into Peak Loop. Be careful nut is loose and will fall out until attached to Peak Cap Assembly. (fig. 12.2) Fig. 12.1 Carriage Bolt Peak Cap Peak Post Spring Clip Fig. 12.
x3 Step 13: Attach Roof Peak to Roof Panels A: Insert Roof Peak Assembly in gap between Roof Panels. Peak Cap to be lined up with (729) Corner LT and (737) Corner RT. (fig. 13.1 and 13.2) B: Insert both Roof Peak Brackets through Carriage Bolt and attach Peak Loop to Carriage Bolt and twist to tighten loosely. C: Loosely attach both Roof Peak Brackets to (729) Corner LT and (737) Corner RT in the slotted holes with two #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 13.3. Fig. 13.
x3 Step 14: Attach Final Roof Panel Part 1 A: Lift last Roof Panel Assembly (without Rafter Beam Brackets) over Beam Assembly taking care not to drag the panel on the beams. Panel fits under the Peak Cap, push up on Peak Loop to lift Peak Cap. The centre of the other panels may have to be pushed up to fit fourth panel. (fig. 14.1 and 14.2) B: Check again that Peak Cap is lined up with (729) Corner LT and (737) Corner RT. (fig. 14.3) Fig. 14.1 Roof Panel Assembly Roof Panel Assembly Fig. 14.2 Fig. 14.
x3 Step 14: Attach Final Roof Panel Part 2 Remember to push up centre to assist with alignment. C: Starting at the bottom and working up loosely connect Roof Panel Assemblies through (729) Corner LT and (737) Corner RT with three 1/4 x 2-3/4” Hex Bolts (with two 1/4-5/16” large washers and one 1/4” lock nut) per side. To align bolt holes helper on the centre ladder may have to push up in the centre of the panels and others make sure corners are aligned. Tighten bolts when all six have been installed.
x3 Step 14: Attach Final Roof Panel Part 3 A: On the fourth Roof Rafter Assembly, place one Rafter Beam Bracket on each (734) Rafter Short Right, (735) Rafter Short Left and (736) Rafter. Loosely attach each bracket to rafters with one 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with two 1/45/16” large washers and one 1/4” lock nut). (fig. 14.7) Fig. 14.
x3 Step 15: Secure Roof Corners A: Make sure middle Rafter Beam Brackets are lined up over centre mark and all are flush and tight to the Beam Assemblies. (729) Corner LT and (737) Corner RT should be aligned with mitre in Beam Assembly Lift in centre if needed to adjust Roof Panel Assemblies. B: From outside the assembly attach Roof Panel Assemblies together at the Fascia Beam Assembly Ends with two #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws per corner.
x3 Step 16: Attach Corner Caps A: At each corner place one Corner Cap tight to Fascia Assemblies, push up so the bottom is tight to the bottom of the assemblies then attach with four #8 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screws per Corner Cap. (fig. 16.1 and 16.2) Fig. 16.1 Fig. 16.2 Fascia Assembly #8 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screw Fascia Assembly #8 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screw Tight Corner Cap Componets: 4 x Corner Cap 36 Hardware 16 x #8 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screw support@yardistrystructures.
x3 Step 17: Secure Rafter Beam Brackets A: From inside the assembly attach Rafter Beam Brackets to Beam Assemblies and rafters with four #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws per bracket. (fig. 17.1 and 17.2) B: Tighten all bolts in Rafter Beam Brackets. (fig. 17.1 and 17.2) Fig. 17.1 Inside View Roof Panel Assembly Beam Assembly Tighten all Rafter Beam Bracket bolts Fig. 17.2 #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw Rafter Beam Bracket Beam Assembly Hardware 48 x #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw 37 support@yardistrystructures.
Step 18: Secure Roof Peak Brackets A: Tighten the two screws in Roof Peak Brackets then attach to (729) Corner LTs and (737) Corner RTs in the remaining holes with fourteen #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws. (fig. 18.1) Fig. 18.1 Roof Peak Bracket Roof Peak Bracket Corner LT & RT Corner LT & RT #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw x 14 Corner LT & RT Corner LT & RT Hardware 14 x #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw 38 support@yardistrystructures.
Step 19: Attach Ridge Caps to Roof Panels x3 A: Slide one Ridge Cap over the Ridge Clips, with cut end leading, on each corner of the assembly from the bottom up, lifting Peak Cap by pushing up the Peak Loop so Ridge Caps fit under Peak Cap then attach with two #8 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screws per Ridge Cap. (fig. 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3) B: Tighten Loop to secure Roof Peak Set. Fig. 19.1 Ridge Cap Ridge Cap Note: To help Ridge Caps slide on easier use a lubricant such as liquid soap.
Step 20: Attach Twist Brackets A: Measure 5-3/4”(146.1 mm) down from the inside of each (752) Post, place bottom of either 45° Twist Bracket LT or 45° Twist Bracket RT at measured location then attach to (752) Post and (729) Corner LTs and (737) Corner RTs with four #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws per bracket. (fig. 20.1 and 20.2) Fig. 20.1 Post Fig. 20.2 Post Corner LT & RT #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw 45° Twist Bracket (LT/RT) Post 5-3/4” (146.
Step 21: Metal Hooks and Plaque Part 1 A: Two 50 mm Hooks are included with this unit for attaching wiring. They can be placed anywhere along the (729) Corner LTs and (737) Corner RTs as needed. Pre-drill with a 1/8” drill bit before installing. (fig. 21.1 and 21.2) Fig. 21.1 Corner LT & RT Note: We have provided 2 hooks for optional use to hold in place any wires if required. These hooks are not designed to hold any heavy products such as lights, flower pots, etc. Fig. 21.
Step 21: Metal Hooks and Plaque Part 2 B: Attach Gazebo ID Plaque to a prominent location on your gazebo with two #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws. This provides warnings concerning safety and important contact information. A tracking number is provided to allow you to get critical information or order replacement parts for this specific model. (fig. 21.3 and 21.4) Fig. 21.3 #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screw Fig. 21.
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YARDISTRY Consumer Registration Card First Name Initial Last Name Street Apt. No.
