This document is an installation manual for the Utopia 200 Gazebo, a 2m x 2m wooden gazebo, identified by the unique product reference H3-GS2X2MK2. The manual provides comprehensive instructions for assembling and maintaining the gazebo, along with important information regarding product queries and material characteristics.
Function Description:
The Utopia 200 Gazebo is designed as an outdoor shelter, providing a covered space in a garden or similar outdoor setting. It is a permanent structure intended for relaxation, entertainment, or as a decorative feature. The gazebo's design includes a pitched roof, supported by four main posts, and options for various wall panels (solid, glass, or slatted) to customize its enclosure.
Important Technical Specifications:
The gazebo's primary dimensions are 2m x 2m. Key components are made from pressure-treated timber, which is a significant feature for durability and resistance to environmental factors.
Components and Dimensions (based on Page 4):
- Wall Posts (70x70x1900.C): 4x pressure-treated wall posts, 70mm x 70mm x 1900mm.
- Post Trim (70x35x350.C): 4x pressure-treated post trim, 70mm x 35mm x 350mm.
- Temporary Support Post (35x35x2238): 1x pressure-treated temporary support post, 35mm x 35mm x 2238mm.
- Bottom Cap (1x Pressure Treated): 1x pressure-treated bottom cap, Ø120mm x 36mm.
- Roof Support Board (65x35x2000.C): 4x pressure-treated roof support board, 65mm x 35mm x 2000mm.
- Roof Cover Board (70x35x1700.C): 4x pressure-treated roof cover board, 70mm x 35mm x 1700mm.
- Bottom Roof Board (SHIPx2175.A): 4x pressure-treated bottom roof board, 2175mm length.
- Roof Panel (4x Pressure Treated Beam Roof Panel): 4x roof panels, 2000mm base, 1090mm height (to peak), 1335mm (overall height).
- Post Braces (70x35x650.C): 8x pressure-treated post braces, 70mm x 35mm x 650mm.
- Roof Connector (35x35x100): 1x pressure-treated roof connector, 35mm x 35mm x 100mm.
Accessories (Screws):
- 35mm Screws: 16 Qty
- 50mm Screws: 2 Qty
- 70mm Screws: 96 Qty
- 95mm Screws: 16 Qty
Wall Panel Options (Half Height, based on Pages 14-18):
- 2m Solid Wall Panel (Pressure Treated):
- Main Panel: 1859.5mm x 850mm.
- Frame components: 70x35x1860 (x2), 15x121x875 (x14), 19x19x877 (x8), 70x35x780 (x3), 19x19x741 (x8).
- 3m Solid Wall Panel (Pressure Treated):
- Main Panel: 2860mm x 850mm.
- Frame components: 70x35x2860 (x2), 15x121x905 (x21), 19x19x905 (x12), 70x35x780 (x8), 19x19x741 (x12).
- 2m Glass Wall Panel (Pressure Treated):
- Main Panel: 1859.5mm x 850mm.
- Frame components: 70x35x1860 (x2), 19x19x877 (x8), Glass 875x790 (x1), 19x19x741 (x8), 70x35x780 (x3).
- 3m Glass Wall Panel (Pressure Treated):
- Main Panel: 2860mm x 850mm.
- Frame components: 70x35x2860 (x2), Glass 915x790 (x3), 19x19x905 (x12), 70x35x780 (x4), 19x19x741 (x12).
- Slatted Wall Panel (Half Height):
- 3m Slatted Panel: 2860mm x 900mm.
- 2m Slatted Panel: 1860mm x 900mm.
Usage Features:
- Customizable Enclosure: The gazebo can be fitted with various half-height wall panels (solid, glass, or slatted) to suit aesthetic preferences and functional needs, offering different levels of privacy and weather protection. Full height wall panels are also available as additional components.
- Foundation Requirement: A completely level and square load-bearing foundation is crucial for stable and problem-free installation. A full concrete base approximately 100mm larger than the pergola base with run-offs is recommended.
- Assembly Process: The installation manual details a step-by-step assembly process, starting from frame construction, adding post braces, installing roof panels, and finally applying shingles and felt for the roof.
- Tool Requirement: Assembly requires common tools such as a stepladder, hammer, sharp knife, drill with drill bits, spirit level, screwdriver, saw, pair of pliers, and a measuring tape. Protective gloves are also recommended as a precautionary measure.
- Two-Person Assembly: The manual explicitly states that two people are needed for the assembly.
Maintenance Features:
- Pressure-Treated Timber: The use of pressure-treated timber for most components is a key maintenance feature, providing inherent protection against rot, insect infestation, and decay.
- Colour Transfer: The timber may exhibit natural variations in colour, knots, shakes, cracks, or sap, which do not affect the structural strength. These are natural characteristics of timber and are not considered defects. The timber may also show pressure treatment marks (greenish hue), which will fade over time.
- Colour Additive: The pressure treatment includes a brown colour additive. This colour may transfer to adjacent surfaces (e.g., paving flags, render, or coated timber surfaces) if contact is made between the timber and these surfaces before the timber is fully weathered. Care should be taken to prevent such discolouration during storage and assembly.
- Moisture Management: Pressure treatment does not mean the timbers are waterproof. To preserve the timber and prevent moisture absorption, it is recommended to apply a water repellent or suitable timber preservative immediately or as soon as possible after assembly. This should be reapplied periodically.
- Sealing Gaps: When installing additional wall panels, sealant can be used to seal any gaps that may appear between the panel and the posts, enhancing weather protection.
- Shingle and Felt Roof: The roof system, involving shingles and felt, provides weatherproofing. The installation instructions for the felt include overlapping layers and specific nailing patterns to ensure a watertight seal. Regular inspection of the roof felt and shingles for damage or wear is advisable to maintain the roof's integrity.
- Queries and Defects: The manual outlines a procedure for handling queries and reporting defective parts. Customers are advised to contact Dunster House via email or phone for assistance. Queries regarding missing or incorrect assembly steps, or modifications, should be reported. Any valid queries will be handled by exchange or replacement of the defective parts only on a supply-only basis.
In summary, the Utopia 200 Gazebo is a robust, customizable outdoor structure designed for longevity due to its pressure-treated timber components. Its assembly requires careful attention to detail and a proper foundation, with ongoing maintenance primarily focused on timber preservation and roof integrity.
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