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New England Arbors Camelot User Manual

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12 x 12 Flat Top
Louvered Pergola
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Ver 1.1-101415
Model: Camelot
www.newenglandarbors.com
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New England Arbors Camelot Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNew England Arbors
ModelCamelot
CategoryGarden Houses
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Pergola Assembly Introduction

Getting Started and Setup

Initial advice, tool recommendations, and assembly environment setup.

Planning and Placement Advice

Location considerations and site preparation before assembly.

Product Usage Restrictions

Limitations on adding weight loads like swings or people.

Pergola Parts Identification

Illustrated Component List

Visual identification and labeling of all components included in the kit.

Pergola Material Breakdown

Parts Check and Customer Service

Instructions to check parts and contact customer service for missing items.

Additional Pergola Installation Needs

Included Hardware and Screws

Detailed list of all hardware provided with the pergola kit.

Recommended Materials to Purchase

List of optional and required materials to purchase separately.

Essential Tools for Assembly

A list of necessary tools required for building the pergola.

In-Ground Post Installation

Step 1: Layout and Stringlines

Measuring and marking post locations for a square installation.

Step 2: Post Setting and Concrete

Excavating holes, placing posts, and filling with concrete.

Bolt-Down Post Installation

Bracket Placement and Drilling

Marking, drilling, and securing bolt down brackets to surfaces.

Post Securing and Shimming

Placing posts in brackets and using shims for a level fit.

Vinyl Column Assembly and Mounting

Column Preparation and Joining

Inserting post guides, applying weld glue, and connecting column sections.

Column Securing to Posts

Sliding trims and fastening vinyl columns to the wood posts.

Main Support Beam Assembly

Joining Beam Sections

Assembling main support beam sections using joiners and end caps.

Aligning Beam Pre-Drilled Holes

Importance of aligning holes for correct post connection.

Main Support Beam Final Steps

Fastening Beams and Drilling

Securing beam joiners and drilling holes for structural integrity.

Rafter Assembly Preparation

Notching Wood Inserts

Preparing wood inserts by notching them to fit rafter slots.

Rafter Assembly Process

Inserting Boards and Bars

Installing louver boards into brackets and attaching pre-assembled louver bars.

Securing Rafters and Repeating

Fastening rafter joiners and repeating assembly for all rafters.

Support Beams and Rafter Placement

Attaching Main Support Beams

Raising beams onto posts, hand-tightening, then securing with screws.

Positioning and Spacing Rafters

Placing rafters onto beams, ensuring specific spacing for louvers.

Securing Structural Components

Fastening Rafters to Posts

Securing the rafters to the pergola posts with screws.

Fastening Beam-Rafter Intersections

Securing all intersections where beams and rafters meet.

Louver Assembly Guide

Identifying Louver Bar Types

Differentiating and laying out the various pre-assembled louver bar configurations.

Initial Louver Bar Layout

Arranging the twelve louver bar assemblies according to instructions.

Louver Boards and Bars

Inserting Louver Boards

Inserting louver boards completely into the assembly brackets.

Attaching Louver Bars & Repeating

Pressure fitting louver bars and repeating for all sections.

Louver Assembly Mounting Steps

Placing Louver Assembly on Brackets

Carefully lowering the louver assembly onto steel holder brackets.

Securing the Short Louver Bar

Fastening the short louver bar with nuts, noting adjustments needed.

Steel Bracket Installation

Positioning Steel Holder Brackets

Adjusting bracket position to ensure free louver operation.

Fastening Steel Brackets

Securing steel brackets to the louver assembly from top and bottom.

Completing Louver Assembly

Repeating Louver Rows

Continuing the louver installation for the remaining rows.

Installing Post Caps

Placing the final post caps on top of the pergola columns.

Turn Bar Holder Installation

Mounting the Holder to Post

Selecting a location and mounting the turn bar holder to a post.

Hanging the Turn Bar

Attaching the turn bar to the installed holder.

Pergola Operations and Care

Adjusting Louver Positions

Using the turn bar to change the angle of the louvers.

Troubleshooting Louver Issues

Tips for resolving difficulties with louver operation.

Snow Load Safety

Recommendation to keep louvers open during heavy snow.

Pergola Modification Guidelines

Shortening Pergola Dimensions

Guidelines for reducing the overall size of the pergola.

Cutting Beams and Boards

Instructions on how to cut beams and boards for modification.

Pergola Resizing Example

Example of Dimension Reduction

A specific example of resizing the pergola to new dimensions.

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