New England Arbors VA40000 - Manual (Page 10)

Vinyl Beam Assembly
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Lay out two 94 1/2” beams (part 7) as shown. Align and fasten
mounting brackets to the pre-drilled holes on top of the beams
using the 3/4“ screws provided.
Using a helper and two ladders, proceed to complete the
following steps”
Slide the vinyl 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
opposite beam.
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. The vinyl columns naturally allow for
some measure of flex.
Stop when the end of the beam measures 3 1/4” from the
outside edge of the post. Fasten both ends of the beam to
the posts as illustrated using four 4“ screws per post.
Repeat step 2 for the remaining posts and bracketed beam.
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S T E P F O U R 1
10 6.5 x 6.5 Flat Top Pergola
At this stage, the columns should be properly
installed as per the following illustration,
with the columns 78 in (198.1 cm) apart.
Also, notice that the holes at the top of each
post should be facing the same direction.
78 in.
198.1 cm.
78 in.
198.1 cm.
2 Vinyl Beam & Rafters Placement
S T E P F I V E
3 1/4”
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Note: If you purchased the trim kit, now
would be the ideal time to install the base
moldings and post trims.
To glue post trim in place:
1. Slide the post trim down.
2. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue around the post
3. Slide the post trim back up to the desired location and
allow a few minutes for glue to cure.