Installation Guide

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STEP FOUR
Move the arbor to its final location (you will need a helper).
When you are satisfied with the location, mark the positions of
the posts, then move the arbor aside and lay it carefully on it’s side.
Excavate 4 holes approx 3” deep. Carefully move the arbor back
into position and level it both vertically and horizontally.
Drive the four post anchors on appropriate angle through the
hole at the bottom of the posts.
Backfill the holes with the excavated soil to cover the anchors.
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Complete A #1 above, with the exception of excavating the holes
at least 6” wide x 18” deep. Fill holes with wet cement within 3”
of your grade (you will need 2 bags of pre-mix concrete - purchase
separately). Carefully move the arbor back into position.
Support the arbor plumb and level over the holes with bricks,
stones or blocks of wood under the bottom rail of the side panel.
The post bottoms should insert themselves approx 1/2” into
the concrete.
Push the 4 ground anchors into the holes on the bottom of the
posts at the appropriate angle (you will need to do this quickly as
your cement will begin to cure).
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Arbors must be well secured to prevent tipping over from wind load etc.
We have provided four ground anchors for securing the arbor either
into the ground or a concrete footing. In some cases it may be acceptable
to secure the arbor to an existing structure such as a fence post. If you
are installing your arbor on concrete or a deck, see your hardware
store for the appropriate galvanized bracketing hardware.
A Into Earth Without Concrete Footing
B Into Earth With Concrete Footing
Optional
If you plan on attaching a fence or bench to the arbor, or in the
event of extreme wind conditions, we would not recommend
using the ground anchors provided. Consider purchasing 2x4
pressure treated lumber and trimming it down to size and cutting
it into 36” lengths. Insert into the bottom of all four posts until they
hit the bottom horizontal rail on the side panel. Fasten accordingly
with screws and install either directly into the ground or into
a concrete footing.
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2“ x 4” Wood Insert
(Purchase Separately)
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