TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • Phillips screwdriver (electric driver recommended) • Two bags of concrete mix (60#) to anchor the arbor HANDY TO HAVE • Tape measure • Carpenters Square • Stool or short ladder 1 2 3 4 PRELIMINARIES ARBOR PAINTING: Your arbor has been submerged in high quality acrylic primer. An attractive finish coat of quality paint is recommended. If you decide to repaint your arbor, we recommend that you do so before assembly, it makes the job easier. Be careful not to cover up guide ma

For 17V2" width arbors (Rosedale, Astoria, Nantucket and the Longevity) attach inside arbor base assembly arms. Refer to STEP 2A. For 24" width arbors (Victoria, Glendale, and the Casablanca) attach outside arbor base assembly arms. Refer to STEP 2B for . STEP 1 STEP 2A Attach 2 braces to each base assembly. Braces Attach braces to inside of arbor base assembly, may go on outside of arms depending on Arbor then to arbor frame. width. 820.3163 Arbor Base 1 of 2 updated 09/09/2005 Division

This is because cedar accepts screws very easily and we want to ensure that each screw gets maximum “bite”. Be sure to hold both pieces of wood firmly in position when starting each screw. Make sure you are driving them in straight, particularly into the edges of the corner support pieces. 445.35.41 8/04 Page 2 STEP 1: ATTACHING THE FIRST SIDE TO THE PYRAMID CAP Place the solid cedar pyramid cap on its side on your work surface. Place the “point” of one triangular trellis panel on top of th

3/4” screws (8) . Anchors (4) Additional Hardware (Included with Grand Entry) · 2 1/2” washer head screws (8) • #2 square head driver bit PRELIMINARIES IF YOU PLAN TO PAINT If you wish to stain or paint your arbor/entry, we recommend that you do so before assembly, this will make the product easier to install. Be careful not to cover up guide marks on the rafters. WORK AREA Select an area close to where the arbor/entry will be installed. The assembly area should be relatively flat and open with

These can be mounted to either the side or back of the Base Panel. Placement of Stakes If mounting the Stakes on the back of the Base Panel, drive the first stake 14” to 18” into the ground in the desired location. Be sure to position the stake such that the top edge of the “U” shaped stake faces the Panel. Measure 34” apart from this first stake and then drive your second stake 14” to 18” into the ground. If mounting the Stakes on the side of the Base Panel, drive the first stake 14” to 18”

While the assembled unit is not very heavy, it is awkward to move far and requires two people to do so easily. The assembly area should be relatively flat and open, at least 8’x6’. A lawn, driveway or wide path will be satisfactory. Page 2 CONNECTING THE MEDALLIONS TO THE HEADERS STEP 1 We recommend installing the medallion on the header prior to final assembly. Needle nose pliers can be helpful in holding the 1/2” nail. CONNECTING THE BRACES TO THE HEADER STEP 2 Install all 4 braces on

Center the middle rail and secure using 1 5/8” screws. SEAT AND BACK TO ARBOR ASSEMBLY STEP 2 » Determine the height you prefer for the bench seat, usually from 16” to 18” above ground. » Deduct 4 3/4” from the height and mark that height on each “leg” of the arbor, this will locate the bottom of the seat support. » Drive nails in each of the arbor posts at the marked places. » Rest the seat on the projecting nails, line it up front and back with the arbor posts. » Hold the seat firmly t