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In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service dept. at
1 800 282 9346
(Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST).
1.Posts (4) - 3” x 3” x 78” - 10221
2. Beams (2) - 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2’” x 33 1/4“ - 10222
3. Rafters (3) - 1 1/2” x 4 1/2“ x 61” - 10223
4. Joists (5) - .875“ x 3” x 34“ - 10224
5. Rafter Decorative End Caps (6) - 10770-1
6. Temporary Ground Stakes (4) - 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” x 18” - 10225
7. 1
1/2
in
Stainless Steel Screws
(24) - 20005
8.
3 in
Stainless Steel Screws
(21) - 20007
9.
Tube of Vinyl Glue
(1) - 20000
Material You Will Need (Not Included;
for a permanent installation):
• 2 x 4 x 8 ft Pressure Treated Lumber (1) - Cut and ripped in
half to get four, 2 x 2 x 4 ft pieces.
•2 Bags of Concrete Mix (if setting arbor in concrete footings)
Tools You Will Need
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Stool or Short Ladder
• Shovel or Auger
• Cordless Drill
General Information
•
Read Instructions through carefully before beginning assembly.
• When assembling components, place on a non-abrasive surface
(i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching.
• We recommend an area approx 10’x 8’ for unobstructed assembling.
• You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
Please read through before starting assembly.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Belham Living Craftsman Arbor
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IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.
V2.3/DEC2320
(Not to scale)
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48 in
54 in
75 5/8 in
75 1/4 in
20 in
26 in
82 1/8 in
34 1/8 in
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Fasten the posts to the beam using 8, 1 1/2” screws through the predrilled holes.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second side panel.
STEP ONE
Insert two posts completely into the routed holes on the beam as shown.
Assemble Side Panels
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Screws facing inside
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13 in
13 in
1 3/8 in
1 3/8 in
STEP TWO
Apply some vinyl glue to the inside of the decorative end cap
and attach to the ends of the rafters as shown.
Note the orientation of the rafter (notch facing down) and the
orientation of the end cap.
Repeat for all three rafters.
With a helper, stand the two side panels up and space them 48” apart.
Ensure that the screws should be facing each other (inwards).
Place the three rafters onto the beams as shown.
Place two joists to help space out the rafters as shown. The rafters
should be 1 3/8” from the edge of the posts.
Assemble and Install Rafters
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Notch
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Top View
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STEP TWO
Fasten the rafters to the beams by driving two, 3” screws through
the pre-drilled holes into the beams. Do this for all three rafters.
Place the five joists onto the rafters and space them out as shown.
Fasten the joists to the rafters using three, 3” screws for each joist
through the pre-drilled holes into the rafter.
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Top View
12 in 12 in 12 in 12 in
23 5/16 in 23 5/16 in
Belham Living Craftsman Arbor
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STEP THREE
For a temporary installation, use the ground stake supplied:
With a helper, carefully place the arbor on its side
Insert the ground stake 6” into the bottom of the post as shown
and fasten with two, 1 1/2” screws.
Ground Stake Installation
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2
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For a permanent installation, use a 4 x 4 x 8 ft pressure treated posts (not included), cut and ripped into four, 2 x 2 x 4ft pieces :
With a helper, carefully place the arbor on its side
Insert the wooden posts 12” into the bottom of the post as shown
and fasten with two, 1 1/2” screws.
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STEP FOUR
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Move the arbor to its final location (you will need a helper).
When you are satisfied with the location, mark the locations of
the posts, then move the arbor aside and lay it carefully on its
side.
Excavate 4 holes approximately 6” Diameter x 12” deep.
Carefully move the arbor back into position and level it both
vertically and horizontally.
Backfill the holes with the excavated soil to cover the anchors.
Install The Arbor
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3
Into Earth (Temporary Installation)
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6 in
12 in
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3
Level
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Similar to the above steps, move the arbor to its final location.
When you are satisfied with the location, mark the locations of
the posts, then move the arbor aside and lay it carefully on its
side.
Excavate 4 holes approximately 6” Diameter x 18” deep.
Fill the holes with wet cement (purchase separately) flush to the
ground. Carefully move the arbor back into position.
Support the arbor as so it doesn’t “sink” into the wet cement and
level over the holes using blocks of wood under the beams or the
rafters. The post bottoms should insert themselves approximately
1” into the concrete.
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Into Earth with Concrete Footing
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Supports
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STEP FIVE
Level
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36 in.
91.4 cm.
12 in.
30.5 cm.
(Measurements shown are inside to centre of posts)
51 in.
129.5 cm.
23 in.
58.4 cm.
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Carry the arbor to its final location and excavate four holes
approximately 36” deep, 12” diameter.
The spacing of the holes should be as per image aside.
With a helper or two, carefully place the arbor with wooden
posts into the holes.
Level the arbor both horizontally and vertically.
Backfill the holes with either gravel or cement.
Install The Arbor
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Into Earth (Permanent Installation)
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