1. Beams (2) 7/8” x 3“ x 44” (2.2 x 7.6 x 111.8 cm) - 10262

2. Beam Decorative End Caps (4) 7/8“ x 3” (2.2 x 7.6 cm) - 102713. Picket 1 (2) 1/4” x 1 1/2“ x 57” ( 0.6 x 3.8 x 145 cm) - 102634. Picket 2 (4) 1/4” x 1 1/2“ x 58” (0.6 x 3.8 x147 cm) - 102645. Picket 3 (4) 1/4” x 1 1/2“ x 59 1/2” (0.6 x 3.8 x 151 cm)- 102656. Posts (4) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2“ x 91” (3.8 x3.8 x 231 cm) - 102677. Post Caps (4) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” (3.8 x 3.8 cm) - 10748-18. Rafters (7) 1/4“ x 1 1/2“ x 27“ (0.6 x 3.8 x 69 cm) - 102689. Side Panel Middle and Top Rails (4) 7/8” x 1 1/2” x 22” (0.6 x 3.8 x 56 cm) - 10269

10. Side Panel Bottom Rails (2) 7/8“ x 1 1/2” x 22“ (2.2 x 3.8 x 56 cm)- 1027011. 5/8” (16 mm) Self-Augering Stainless Steel Screws (16) - 20016

12. Tube of Vinyl Glue (1) - 20000

Tools You Will Need• Cordless Drill• Level• Stool or Short Ladder• Shovel• Cement (For Installation)

General Information Read Instructions through carefully before beginning assembly.

• When assembling components, place on a non-abrasive surface(i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching.

• We recommend an area approx 10’x 8’ (3 m x 2.4 m) for unobstructed assembling.• You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.

Please read through before starting assembly.

IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.

Check Box for These Contents In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST).(UK Tel: (44) 2038 687160 - Mon. to Fri. 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM GMT).

A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N S

The Cardiff Arbor / Arch

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78 in (198 cm)

42 in(107 cm)

45 in(114 cm)

83 3/4 in (213 cm)

54 3/4 in(139 cm)

23 in(58 cm)

20 in(51 cm)

11 in (28 cm)

59 1/2 in (151 cm)

27 in(69 cm)

7 1/2 in (19 cm) 7 1/2 in (19 cm)

7 1/2 in (19 cm)

Ground

S T E P O N E

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Apply a small amount of glue to the beam decorative end caps as shown.

Insert an end cap to each ends of the beam as shown. Note theorientation of the end caps and the notches on the beam. The notches

should be facing up as shown.

Repeat for second beam.

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Beams Assembly

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S T E P T W O

Insert a bottom, middle, and top side panel rail into the routedholes in the posts as shown. Note: once inserted, the rails will

lock into place.

One by one, insert the five pickets through the top and middlerails and into the bottom rail where the tabs will lock it in place.

Note the different lengths of pickets.

Repeat for second side panel.

Side Panels Assembly

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Top / Middle Rails Underside

Bottom Rail Underside

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58” (147 cm)

57” (145 cm)

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S T E P T H R E E

With a helper, stand the two side panels upright and inset the twobeam assemblies as shown.

Insert until the inside faces of the posts are against the first notchas shown.

Lock the beams together by placing the seven rafters into the notches on the beams as shown. Place a small amount of glue

inside the notches on the rafters before securing them in place.

Fasten the beams to the post using the four 5/8” screws (16 mm) for each post through the pre-drilled holes.

Arbor Assembly

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43 1/2“(110.5 cm)

21 1/2“

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S T E P T H R E E

Place the four post caps over the posts as shown.

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S T E P F O U R

Dig four, 6” (15.25 cm) diameter holes x 7 1/2” (19 cm) Deep

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7 1/2”(19 cm)

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S T E P F O U R

Into Earth (temporary Installation):

Move the arbor into the 7 1/2” deep (19 cm) holes, level it both vertically and horizontally and backfill the holes with the

excavated soil to cover the posts.

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Into Earth with concrete footing (permanent Installation):

Similar to the above step, move the arbor to its final location;fill the holes with wet cement flush to the ground.

Support the arbor and level over the holes with bricks, stones, or blocks of wood under the bottom rail of the side panel.

Allow the concrete to set.

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Blocks of wood

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