Eye Level 40-KITLL18X18 Installation Guide
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1. Eye Level Corporation Phone 888 782 1760 One Trefoil Drive Fax 888 782 1761 Trumbull CT 06611 USA www eyelevelliving com Installation Instructions ARBORS e COLUMNS HOSE REELS MAILBOX POSTS e PERGOLAS e AND MORE gf eve for outdoo lby 79 lt VPfevel Heritage Pergola Installation Instructions Content Page General ATOR MVAU ON rss sects oecedctrvsiescaagvestadcoras tassvurde AE 3 Parto USE sagt in eeeslo at a eae ts oe esata tate ata at ances enema nate deena 4 Materials and Tools REGUIROG ci ciscciccsinvctesstieaivas sndwstvan tenessocestveasioeedieneeeaertasaseeek 4 Pergola DIMENSIONS sanen a A 5 Layout BP OL OO aan a E a O AAS 6 The Four 4 x 4 Support Post Locations essessessesseresesesreessseereeese 6 The 4 x 4 Wooden Support Post on Concrete Piers Method 008 7 High Wind Load Post Installation sainorianininesnannn as 9 Installing the Pergola Parts Assemble Base Cap Wing Bracket Extension Columns 11 Assemble Dual Support Cross Beams o ccsceccscsssecssseecssseesssscseeees 12 Assemble Optional PUrlins cceccsssssseceecessseeeeceseseeeceecessnsaeeeeeees 14 Cleaning and Care arriari a ese Pee a Po Cod er aA 15 Warranty Terms and COnditions cccsssscccecessssssecescssseceeceseseaeecescssseeeeeeses 16 Version 3 0 March 2010 General Information Your Eye Level Pergola has been designed for installation on a cement2. 3 Exterior construction grade silicone sealant 4 80 Ib ready to mix concrete approximately 2 bags per pier Tools Required e Tape measure e Drill e Trowel Float e Caulk gun e Level e Hand Power saw e Socket wrench set e Bucket Hose e Ladders e Screwdriver set e Hammer e Post hole digger e String or chalk line e Wheelbarrow e Carpenter pencil e Shovel e Carpenter Square e Clamps e Drill Bits 4 Version 3 0 March 2010 Pergola Dimensions 168 14 ws sccosfeeoptes eames Som szzi epscae awemmm Remeees seee 168 14 ee i n a von trorrotapr darea aeae rarr aeaee aerea e earet L x Li aaa aai omer ae POE ek EE os ete bs T 61 5 1 108 9 96 8 31 L45 L 96 8 15 FRONT VIEW ISOMETRIC VIEW 168 14 as B Cross Beam iF sean C Support Beam D Extension Column om E Base Cap F Stone Base SIDE VIEW The overall height of the basic kit from ground level to the top of the pergola cross beams is approximately 9 Optional purlins add 1 in height The height from ground level to the bottom of the support beams is 8 feet The overall dimension of your pergola 14 x14 are the outside measurements of the top support beam and cross beam measured from tip to tip a Post top center line Cross beam Support beam 2a Note The center of each support post is 28 inches inside the cross and support beams As shown to t
3. follow instructions on the bag You will need approximately two 80 Ib bags of ready mix concrete for each pier Then fill in pier just below pad Version 3 0 March 2010 2 Install 4 x 4 Posts Step 4 Insert twelve 16D 3 1 2 Stainless Steel nails in the bottom of the 4 x4 Pl amp a Pa T Step 5 Insert 4 x4 into the 12 Sonatube about 12 below the grade at IN anp a Step 6 Square and secure posts as concrete cures a e o Note Minimum post height from grade level is 8 0 l a IS Step 7 Complete pad fill with concrete and smooth 1 igi with trowel float S Curing times vary follow instructions on the g 13 ready mix bag ad LEMOGTH FROM TOF OF at DOF MIN ROUNDATION TOTOP el oF ded 1 ESE 4 o p J E E 1 a j ES Ff H A B p BER 4 ka p A fs E ote NSN 10 Version 3 0 March 2010 Installing the Pergola Parts These parts are heavy For safety you will need two or more people to do this assembly 1 Assemble Base Cap Wing Bracket Extension Column Step 1 Slide the Cast Stone Base F over the top of the 4 x 4 support post Use four 8 x 1 1 2 Philips Wood screws Item 5 to secure the galvanized fastening bracket at the top of the Base into the 4 x 4 support post Step 2 Slide the Base Cap E over the 4 x 4 post and seat it onto the base Secure it with exterior silicone to th
4. galvanized metal support post fastener at the center of each pier Mark the base holes then drill with a masonry drill bit to the appropriate depth Insert wedge anchors into each hole and tap tight with a hammer Using a wrench tighten the bolts to secure the metal fastener to the pier Stand up the 4 x 4 wood support post one ata time in the post fastening bracket Level the post on two sides Mark the bracket side hole positions and then drill pilot holes Secure the post by screwing wood screws into the pilot holes through the fastening bracket and into the wood support post Note Minimum post height from grade level is 8 6 Version 3 0 March 2010 High Wind Load Installation The Heritage Pergola is designed to withstand 150 mph windloads but requires securing 4 x4 wood post into the ground with concrete Installation method for 4 x 4 wood support post in ground 1 In ground Method Dat Tir A e Step 1 LOG SO 31 36 Ground level ot Ag gn Step 2 Step 3 Wood Pegs Using a post hole digging tool dig a hole 12 in diameter approximately 31 48 deep Fit a 12 sonatube down into the hole for the concrete pier Dig a 16 x 16 x 3 deep square pad for pergola base F platform Limestone column base requires a 13 x 13 platform Level the pier platforms using string line wood pegs and a level as shown Mix the ready mix concrete with water in a wheelbarrow
5. slab cement piers or in ground using wood post supports All installation methods require the installer to supply four 4 x 4 wood support posts in proper lengths and if pier or slab mounted four metal fasteners with hardware These and other tools and materials needed for installation are listed on page 4 Installations requiring 150 mph wind loads must follow post installation found on page 9 ge A Peon ae C Cross Beam enone gt 1 5 x 7 5 x 168 Notched Support Beam Column Extension 6 X 6 X 61 Base Cap 17 x 17 x4 Stone Base 15 x 15 x 31 _ _ F 3 Version 3 0 March 2010 Parts and Materials List hai ee pcs 1 Stainless Steel Wing Bracket Secures support Notched Beams to posts Stainless Steel Load Plate Supports beams and wing bracket Screw 12 11 2 Philips Pan Head Secures Load Plate to post Screw 14 x 3 4 Hex Head Self Drilling Screw 16 Secures Notched Beams to Wing Bracket Screw 8 x11 2 Philips Flat Head Wood Screw 32 Secures Column and Stone Base metal brackets to wood support post Screw 8x11 2 Philips Pan Head Secures Wing Bracket to posts Construction Grade Adhesive Materials Required 1 Four 4 x 4 wood support posts 10 or longer Length depends on installation method 2 Four 4 x 4 galvanized metal support post fasteners for pier installation method Wood screws wedge anchors bolts and masonry and wood drill bits
6. TY IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO SYSTEMS INSTALLED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA HOW YOU CAN GET SERVICE If you discover a potential warranty issue in relation to your Eye Level Pergola Arbor during the limited warranty period please contact an authorized Eye Level Dealer or call Eye Level LLC Customer Service at 888 782 1760 After having a reasonable time to inspect the potential warranty issue Eye Level will determine whether the potential warranty issue is covered by this Limited Warranty In the event of repair or replacement under the terms of this limited warranty the original limited warranty shall apply to the replaced component and said component shall have a warranty of five 5 years from the date the new component was delivered to the original purchaser 16 Version 3 0 March 2010
7. ae ot ae te shown i Use string lines to measure both diagonal TOP VIEW distances They must be the same to ensure a square installation Center of the 4 x4 wood support post 6 Version 3 0 March 2010 Foundation for 4 x 4 Support Post The Heritage Pergola can be installed on a concrete patio concrete piers or in 31 48 deep holes depends on local building codes filled with concrete Installation method for 4 x 4 wood support post on concrete piers 1 Construction of Piers _ SL SS g Step 1 LOG SO 31 36 Ground level ot Ag gn Step 2 Step 3 Wood Pegs Using a post hole digging tool dig a hole 12 in diameter approximately 31 48 deep Fit a 12 sonatube down into the hole for the concrete pier Dig a 16 x 16 x 3 deep square pad for Pergola Base F platform Limestone column base requires a 13 x 13 platform Level the pier platforms using string line wood pegs and a level as shown Mix the ready mix concrete with water in a wheelbarrow follow instructions on the bag You will need approximately two 80 Ib bags of ready mix concrete for each pier Then fill in pier and pad Smooth the surface with trowel float Curing times vary follow instructions on the ready mix bag Version 3 0 March 2010 2 Secure the Wedge Anchors to the Metal Fastener Screw s 4 x4 Wood support post Step 1 Step 2 Place each 4 x 4
8. cond Notched Beam Note Make sure the notches on the beams line up perfectly so Cross Beam B fits Apply Exterior Construction Adhesive Item 7 to the Wing Bracket Item 1 facing the Notched Beam C Clamp Wing Bracket and Notched Beam together and secure with four 14 x 3 4 Hex Head Self Drilling Screw Item 4 Secure Load Plate to post using one 12 x 11 2 Philips Pan Head Screw Item 3 Version 3 0 March 2010 Make sure both lengths are 27 Step 4 Lay each of the nine Cross Beams B into the notches Tip end of the cross beam should be approximately 27 inches from the face of the bottom support beam on each side Apply Exterior Adhesive Item 7 along the touching surfaces of B amp C Cross beam B 9 pcs Column extension D Support beam C Exterior construction adhesive along the touching surfaces iY Cross Beam B A A 2 13 Version 3 0 March 2010 3 Assembling Optional Purlin Kits Optional purlins provide additional shade and enhance the design and are available in kits of 12 or 15 The photographs below feature kits of 15 The placement of purlins is subjective We recommend placing two end purlins approximately 16 in from the tips of the cross beams For a 15 unit purlin kit the remaining 13 purlins should be spaced approximately 9 on center from the center of the end purlin see diagram below fo Cross beams B Perlins A nnn en S
9. e base top edges Step 3 Measure the Extension Post D and add 1 8 to 1 4 for Load Plate spacing Take the total measurement which should be roughly 61 1 8 and mark a line up from the Base Cap E Draw a Straight line at the top of the post and carefully remove the excess post material with a Saw Step 4 Align the groves on the Load Plate Item 2 with the Wing Bracket Item 1 arm extensions that fit over the 4 x4 post Slide the two brackets together and place on top of the 4 x4 post Use twelve 8 x 11 2 Pan Head screws Item 6 to attach Wing Bracket to 4 x4 post Ensure load plate moves freely prior to installing Once installed remove Load Plate Note Determine the desired direction for the Notched Beams Then orient the Load Plate and Wing Bracket Step 5 Squeeze Wing Bracket beam attachment arms together completely and secure Carefully slide Extension Column D over Wing Bracket and 4 x4 post Make sure bracket at the top of the Extension Column is positioned opposite of the Wing Bracket extension arms screwed into the 4 x4 post Use four 8 x 1 1 2 Philips Wood screws Item 5 to secure Extension Column to 4 x4 post 11 Version 3 0 March 2010 Dual Support amp Cross Beams Assembly 12 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Evenly space the Notched Beam C with the Wing Bracket Item 1 With a metal drill bit drill a pilot holes Duplicate this step for the se
10. he left Version 3 0 March 2010 Pergola Layout The layout of your pergola and support posts is important You will need to consider post locations and the slope of concrete patios and wood decks Before digging check for underground utilities The North America One Call Referral Service at 1 888 258 0808 connects you to a national directory of utility companies The support posts are positioned 28 inside the tips of the top beams To accommodate smaller outdoor living areas the positioning of the posts may be moved inward make sure the center of the post is positioned in the center of the notched beams Finding the correct placement of your columns and the inside 4 x 4 wood support post is extremely important Take your time analyzing and measuring where each support post will be placed Make sure you are clear of all electric water phone lines etc prior to digging for piers if you are not securing your pergola to a concrete patio floor Note It is recommended that you verify local building codes ordinances and neighborhood covenants for height restrictions and other local requirements for these structures Layout of the Four 4 x 4 Support Post Locations Support Beam C Before digging contact your local surveyor to determine where you can dig safely Front View Base F Measure and mark the width and length of the desired area to make sure your pergola 3 3 will fit and be square see the dimension as Cy ae Go a
11. henae Ret ES a R EEE RE A Re ER RE Ge RS LR oe SSS Pe rli A 2 x 4 1 12 x 1 61 y Support beams C Da Perlins A 5 iG Cross beams B 14 Version 3 0 March 2010 Final Step Apply Exterior Adhesive Item 7 to the contact points between the Purlin A and Cross Beam B Care and Cleaning Your Eye Level Heritage Pergola will provide years of maintenance free use The materials used will withstand many years of normal weathering with no additional finishing required However dirt and acids from rain may discolor or dirty the finish Cleaning using STET mild detergents is recommended To change the color or freshen the appearance the roof beams and purlins of your pergola can be painted with an exterior oil based paint as the beam material is a polymer The cast stone extension post on the other hand should be painted with a water based paint We are confident you and your friends will have years of enjoyment with your pergola Please shop our complete line of outdoor living products on our website eyelevelliving com 15 Version 3 0 March 2010 Original Owners Limited Warranty for Eye Level LLC Pergola Arbor Products General Conditions for Limited Warranties on all Eye Level LLC Pergolas Arbors COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Eye Level LLC hereinafter Eye Level warrants the original purchaser and not any other purchaser or subsequent owner that its Pergola Arbor is free from defects in mate
12. mpact of foreign objects or damage caused by flood wind hail lightning fire or other act of God is not covered by this limited warranty GENERAL CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF LABOR TO INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS DELIVERY CHARGES SALES TAX OR ANY OTHER CHARGES NOR IS EYE LEVEL REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SUCH LABOR OR SERVICE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY BY EYE LEVEL IS THE ONLY LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THIS EYE LEVEL PRODUCT ANY OTHER WARRANTY EITHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR AGENT REGARDING THE PRODUCT IS SUPERCEDED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE FIVE 5 YEAR TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL EYE LEVEL BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THIS LIMITED WARRAN
13. rial and workmanship including severe splitting rusting and corrosion resulting in a loss of Pergola s Arbor s structural integrity for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase so long as the Pergola Arbor has never been moved from the original installation location The original purchase receipt is required as proof of purchase This warranty applies to Pergolas Arbors constructed entirely of components manufactured and or supplied by Eye Level LLC and installed according to Eye Level s Installation Instructions for Pergola Arbor Systems EYE LEVEL S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PORTION THEREOF AFTER EYELEVEL LLC DETERMINES THAT A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP IS COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY OWNERSHIP OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty is non transferable and can only be enforced by the original purchaser NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Damage from normal wear and tear expected weathering of product due to but not limited to exposure to vapor or acid rain chalking mildew exposure to harmful chemicals faulty or improper assembly and or installation settlement or failure of any structure on which the product s is installed settlement or soil movement misuses abnormal or improper use or design accident alteration neglect abuse abrasion cosmetic cracks air pollutants improper service or installation i
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