New England Arbors VA42037 - Manual (Page 9)

Vinyl Column Assembly & Installation
Over Wood Posts
9 10 X 10 Flat Top Pergola
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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.
Using a step ladder, guide the bottom vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts.
If you purchased Tuscany or Luxor Pergola, slide the base mold
on post.
Note: If you are installing a Privacy Wall on the pergola, do not
install base mold on the posts with side panel.
Using a step ladder guide the top vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts.
Please Note:
Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for
future beam and rafter placement. See diagram at top of next page.
Connect the bottom and top vinyl column by using vinyl weld
and sliding together. Please Note: Vinyl Weld Glue has about a
sixty second cure time and about a 20 minute dry time.
Slide the bottom post trim into position to cover the joint on
the column.
Slide the top post trim into approximate position just below the
bottom routed hole on the bottom of the top vinyl column assembly.
Final adjust post heights accordingly to ensure future level
installation of beams and rafters as necessary. If slope is severe
causing a height difference between the posts, you may need
to trim down the top of two or more of your vinyl columns
as necessary.
Secure the vinyl columns to the wood posts using 4 – 2 1/2“
self-auguring stainless steel screws at 8” up from the base
of the posts, and 4 – 2 1/2” self-auguring stainless steel screws
just above the trim cap as illustrated. This will prevent possible
uplift during high winds, etc.
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Slope?
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*Ensure that holes at top of column
are orientated correctly for
future beam and rafter placement.
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