Installation Guide

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STEP
FOUR
Arch Installation
Move the arch 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 arch aside and lay it carefully on it’s side.
Excavate 4 holes approx 12” (30.5 cm) deep. Carefully move the
arch back into position and level it both vertically and horizontally.
Backfill the holes with the excavated soil to cover the anchors.
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1
Complete A #1 above, with the exception of excavating the holes at
least 6” (15 cm)wide x 18” (46 cm) deep. Fill holes with wet concrete
within 3” (7.6 cm) of your grade (you will need 2 bags of pre-mix conc-
rete - purchase separately). Carefully move the arch back into position
Support the arch 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” (1.3 cm)
into the concrete.
2
Archs must be well secured to prevent tipping over from wind load etc.
We have provided four ground anchors for securing the arch either
into the ground or a concrete footing. In some cases it may be acceptable
to secure the arch to an existing structure such as a fence post. if you
are installing your arch on concrete or a deck, see your hardware
store for the appropriate galvanized bracketing hardware.
A Into Earth With Concrete Footing
B Into Earth Without 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 pressure
treated 2x4 (5 cm x 10 cm) lumber and trimming it down to 3 1/4
wide (8.3 cm) and cutting it into 36” (91 cm) 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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A
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B
Slide the four ground anchoring stakes into the bottom of
each posts approximately 4 in (10 cm) and secure with two
3” (7.6 cm) screws provided as shown.
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Ground Stakes Installation
12”
30.5 cm
2“ x 4” (5 cm x 10 cm)
Wood Insert
(Purchase Separately)
Optional
Dirt
18”
46cm
6”
15 cm
Concrete
6”
15 cm