Instructions / Assembly

Pre-drill all holes using a 3/16” drill bit before
installing the lag screws.
A: To adjust for uneven ground, raise or lower the
(160) Support Cross on the (152) SW Post. Make sure
the Support Cross is level prior to attaching with the lag
screws. (g. 16.1 and 16.2)
B: Place (160) Support Cross between (152) SW
Posts at the previously determined spot and fasten with
1 (LS9) 5/16 x 4-3/4” Lag Screw (with at washer) per
side. (g. 16.2 and 16.3) Notice one side is fastened
on the outside and one on the inside. It is important
that each side is positioned exactly the same as the
diagram.(g.16.3)Tightenthelagscrewwhen
you are sure (160) Support Cross is level.
C: Attach 1 (WB8) 5/16 x 2-3/8” Wafer Bolt (with at
washer and t-nut) to (160) Support Cross through
the middle hole. (g. 16.2 and 16.3) IMPORTANT!
MAKE SURE THE BOLT IS ATTACHED TO MINIMIZE
CHECKING OF WOOD.
Step 16: Attach Cross Support
Fig. 16.1
5/16” Flat
Washer
5/16” T-Nut
Fig. 16.3
Hardware
Wood Parts
2 x 5/16 x 4-3/4” Lag Screw
 (5/16”atwasher)
1 x 5/16 x 2-3/8” Wafer Bolt
 (5/16”atwasher,5/16”t-nut)
WB8
LS9
1 x Support Cross 2-1/2 x 3 x 51”
160
152
152
LS9
LS9
WB8
5/16” Flat
Washer
5/16” Flat
Washer
160
Fig. 16.2
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