Summerwood Craftsman Arbor
VA68895
ASSEMBLY
GUIDE
VER 1.2 03/02/21
GETTING STARTED
First o, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in our fine Arbor. This Arbor 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 (ie: shipping box) to avoid scratching. We recommend a
15’ x 15’ area for unobstructed assembling. You should not need to use excessive force when assembling any components.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
CAUTION: DO NOT HANG OTHER MATERIALS OR
OBJECTS FROM RAFTERS OR BEAMS.
Please take the time to read this instruction guide thoroughly prior to the
construction of your arbor. If you have any questions, feel free to contact
our technical dept by calling
North America: 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST).
UK TEL: (44) 2038 687160 - Mon. to Fri. 1:00 P.M. to 10:00 PM GMT.
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MATERIALS OVERVIEW 4
MATERIALS BREAKDOWN 5
DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING
POSTS
6
INSTALLING RAILS AND BRACES
INTO POSTS
7
INSTALLING SECOND POST AND
SECOND PAIR OF BRACES
GUIDE ARBOR PANELS OVER
INSTALLED MOUNTING POSTS
BEAM AND BEAM ENDS ASSEMBLY/
ATTACHMENT
ATTACHING RAFTER TO BEAM
TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS ON BOTH
SIDES
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10
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IN THIS GUIDE
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MATERIALS OVERVIEW
64”
162.50 cm
130 1/2”
331.47 cm
90 1/2”
229.87 cm
80 1/2”
204.47 cm
85”
215.90 cm
71 3/16”
180.76 cm
30”
76.20 cm
40.”
101.60 cm
1. 12010 - Beam (x2)
1 1/2” x 5” x 88” (3.81 x 12.7 x 223.52cm)
2. 12011 - Rafter (x9)
1 1/4” x 5” x 64” (3.17 x 12.7 x 162.50cm)
3. 12102 - Beam End (x4)
1 1/2” x 5” x 23 3/4” (3.81 x 12.7 x 60.32cm)
4. 12014 - Brace (x8)
1 1/4” x 5” x 34” (3.17 x 12.7 x 86.52cm )
5. 12015 - Rail (x4)
1 1/2” x 5” x 32” (3.81 x 12.7 x 81.28cm)
6. 12013 - Right Post (x2)
5” x 5” x 85” (12.7 x 12.7 x 215.90cm)
7. 12042 - Left Post (x2)
5” x 5” x 85” (12.7 x 12.7 x 215.90cm)
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5
7
6
3
2
1
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MATERIALS BREAK DOWN
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6
2
4
3
12011 RAFTER
X9
12010 BEAM
X2
12102 BEAM
END
X4
12013 LEFT
POST X2
12042 RIGHT
POST X2
17078
MOUNTING POST
X4
5
12014 BRACE
X8
8
9
10
20049 SCREW 1 X8
1 1/4” 3.18CM
20048 SCREW 2 X36
2 1/2” 6.03CM
20052 SCREW 4 X40
2 3/4” 7CM
20059 BOLT AND JOINT
CONNECTOR X16
1” 2.54CM
80022
POUND CAP
X4
7
11
12
13
14
15
STAIN
12015 RAIL
X4
ALLEN KEY
X2
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Step 1
DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING POST
92 3/8”
234.63 cm
from center to
center of post
35”
(88.90 cm)
center to center
GROUND
MOUNTING
POST
PLACE CAP ON POST,
THEN HAMMER INTO
GROUND
12” 30.48 CM. USE
A LEVEL TO ENSURE
IT IS AS STRAIGHT AS
POSSIBLE.
REMOVE CAP WHEN
POST IS AT THE
85 1/2”
(217.17 cm)
center to center
87 1/8”
(221.29 cm)
outside post to
outside post
36 5/8”
(93.02 cm)
outside post to
outside post
MOUNTING POST
MOUNTING CAP
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Step 2
INSTALLING RAILS AND BRACES INTO POST
B
2 3/4” 7CM X6
A
Please Note: Do not fully insert
all screws. Wait till last step to adjust
where needed, then screw fully!
A1
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A2
B1
B2
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Step 3
INSTALLING SECOND POST AND SECOND PAIR
OF BRACES
A
B
1 1/4” 3.18CM X4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for second arbor panel
10
8
2 3/4” 7CM X6
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GUIDE ARBOR PANELS OVER INSTALLED
MOUNTING POST
Step 4
All screw heads need to be facing the inside of the arbor.
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Step 5
BEAM AND BEAM ENDS ASSEMBLY/
ATTACHMENT
11
11
1” 2.54CM X16
2 3/4” 7CM X16
20”
(50.80cm)
10
10
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BEAM AND BEAM ENDS ASSEMBLY/
ATTACHMENT
Step 6
ATTACHING RAFTERS TO BEAM
Angle screws on both sides when drilling rafter into beam
2 1/2” 6.03CM X36
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Step 7
TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS ON BOTH SIDES
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2
3 4 5
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2
3
4
5
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for you.
If you have any questions at all,
don’t hesitate to contact us.
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18002829346
UNITED KINGDOM
44 2038 687160
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