AZEK Bench Planter User Manual

BENCH/PLANTER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for

Arbor Collection‰ / Harvest Collection / Terra Collection

Please read all instructions completely before starting any part of the installation.

• Each AZEK Bench and Planter Kit comes complete with all hardware, fasteners and installation guide to build one complete unit (i.e. AZEK Deck Boards must be purchased separately). Check the enclosed Hardware and Parts List to ensure that each kit is complete.

• The AZEK Bench and Planter Kits are two separate products that can be used together to build a “straight bench” (i.e. 2 planters and 1 bench) or a “corner bench” (i.e. 3 planters and 2 benches).

• Both the AZEK Bench and Planter Kits should be installed in accordance with the installation guidelines included below. AZEK Building Products Inc. accepts no liability or responsibility for the improper installation of this product.

• The AZEK Bench and Planter Kits are designed to be used with AZEK Deck boards which measure 1” Thick x 5.5” Wide. AZEK Planter is designed to be built to the size for which it is manufactured and should not be altered in any way. AZEK Bench is 6FT at full length or adjustable down to 4 FT. A fully assembled “straight bench” can hold up to 750 LBS.

• AZEK Bench and Planter Kits may not be suitable for every application and it is the sole

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responsibility of the installer to be sure that each Kit is used for its intended purpose. Since all installations are unique, it is also the installer’s responsibility to determine specic requirements in regards to each AZEK Bench or Planter application.

• AZEK Building Products recommends that all applications be reviewed by a licensed architect, engineer, or local building ofcial before installation. Check local code requirements prior to installation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call AZEK Customer Service at 877-ASK-AZEK (877-275-2935) or visit our website at www.azek.com.

• IMPORTANT: Make sure the DRIVE TOOL/DRILL is congured or set to use the SCREW setting when driving and/or tightening all FASTENERS. Since most screws are designed to seat within the cellular PVC substrate, BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO OVER DRIVE, as this may loosen the screw’s holding power.

• SAFETY: Always wear goggles when handling, cutting, drilling and fastening materials.

• WARNING: Bench cannot hold more than 750 LBS.

Tools Required

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Bench Hardware

Bench Parts

Planter Hardware

(32) #10 x 1 3/4”

Flat Head Phillips

Wood Screws

Miter/Chop Saw 1/4 Drill BitTable Saw

(28) #10-32 x 1/2” Flat Head Phillips

Machine Screws

(2) Bench Corner Bead Support

(180) #10 x 3/4”

Flat Head Phillips

Wood Screws

Drill &

Drive Tool

(28) #10

Flat Washers

(4) 1/4-20 x 1 3/4”

Hex. Head

Machine Screws

#2 Phillips

Drive Bit

(28) #10 Split Lock Washers

#3 Phillips

Drive Bit

(2) End Cap

(4) 1/4-20

Hex. Nuts

3/8” Wrench

(28) 10-32

Hex. Nuts

(4) 1/4-20 Regular

Flat Washers

7/16” Wrench

(62) #8 x

3

/4”

Pan Head Phillips

Wood Screws

(4) Corner Brace

(4) 1/4-20

Lock Washers

Split

Planter Parts

(2) Bench Hanger

Bracket

(4) Top

Corner Casting

(4) Top Corner

Bracket

(4) Horizontal Top

Corner Casting

(4) Middle Corner

Casting

(8) Panel Support

(4) Bottom

Corner Casting

(4) Planter Corner

Bead Support

(8) Bottom Middle

Corner Bracket

(1) Planter Tub

(8) Angle

Bracket

(1) Vent (1) Plug

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Bench

1

Bench Corner Bead Support

End Cap (x2)

Assemble End Caps & Center Bracket

10-32 Hex Nut (x12)

#10 Split Lock Washer (x12)

#10 Flat Washer (x16)

#10-32 1/2” Flat Head Phillips Machine Screws (x12)

Second notch for 4’ bench

First notch for 5’ bench

#2 Bit

3/8”Drill

for metals

Cut corner bead (x2) from one end as shown for 4’ or 5’ bench

Bench

2

#10-32 1/2” Flat Head Phillips Machine Screws (x16)

#10 Flat Washer (x16)

Assemble Corner Brace

#10 Split Lock Washer (x16)

#10 Flat Hex Nut (x16)

Corner Brace (x4)

#2 Bit

3/8”Drill

Step 3

See Table at Right

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Bench

3

Bench

4

Use Deck Boards from Cut List

See Table at Right

Bench Trim (x2)

Assemble AZEK Deck Boards

Use exterior construction

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1. Lay down protection.

2. Flip unit over.

3. Apply exterior construction adhesive.

4. Assemble Deck Boards.

adhesive.

Bench Board

19”

Bench Trim (x2)

6’ 5’ 4’

72” 61” 50”

Miter/ Chop Saw

19” Bench Boards

6’ 5’ 4’

(x13) (x11) (x9)

#2

Grain Side

Bench

#8 x 3/4” Pan Head Phillips Wood Screws Sharp Tip (x36)

Assemble AZEK Deck Boards

5

Board is ush with end and bead.

Be sure to apply exterior construction adhesive to the back side of both 72” long deck boards.

Grain side down.

#8 x 3/4” Pan Head Phillips Wood Screws Sharp Tip (x26)

#2

Adjust spacing approx. 1/32”

26 7/16”

45°

3 3/8”

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Planter

1

45°

24 3/4”

Assemble Bottom Frame

Use Deck Board (x4 Per Planter)

26 7/16”

Bottom & Middle Corner Casting (x4)

3 3/8”

#10 x 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x4 Per Planter)

min.

1. Attach Bottom & Middle

Corner Casting to one end of each deck board.

#10 x 3/4”Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x4 Per Planter)

3. Add Angle Bracket and

Bottom Corner Bracket.

2. Flip the Bottom

Frame to add screws.

Flip Bottom Frame to add fasteners in next step.

4. The Bottom Frame is now complete.

#10 x 3/4”Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x8 Per Planter)

#3

Planter

2

Bottom Corner Bracket (x4)

Assemble Planter Sides (x4 Per Planter)

Panel Support (x8 Per Planter)

#10 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws

1. Use Deck Board

from cut list. (x16 Per Planter)

26”

(x32 Per Planter)

Smooth

Side

Angle Bracket (x4)

Important: No

Gapping.

#3

Center Boards with Respect to thru hole

Smooth Side

Screws fastened from smooth side of deck board.

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Planter

3

Assemble Planter Corner Beads (x4)

Corner Beads

Position with Small Hole Down

Planter

4

Planter Sides

Squeeze

Assemble Planter Sides (x4)

Smooth Side

Squeeze

Bottom Frame

#10 x 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x8)

#3

Long Screw

Short Screw

#10 x 1 3/4” Flat Head Wood Screws (x8)

Short Screw Long Screw

26 7/16”

45°

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Planter

5

45°

Assemble Middle Frame

Cut Deck Board (x4 Per Planter)

26 7/16”

24 3/4”

MIN.

1. Attach Bottom & Middle

Corner Casting to one end of each deck board.

Middle Corner Casting (x4 Per Planter)

#10 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x4 Per Planter)

3. Add Middle Corner Bracket

and Angle Bracket.

Middle Corner Bracket (x4 Per Planter)

Angle Bracket (x4)

2. Add screws.

4. The Middle Frame is

now complete.

#10 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x32 Per Planter)

#3

#10 1 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x8 Per Planter)

Planter

6

Assemble Middle Frame onto Planter

Middle Frame

#10 1 3/4” Wood Screws (x8)

#10 3/4” Wood Screws (x8)

#3

Long Screw

Short Screw

Short Screw Long Screw

31”

45°

31”

45°

29”

45°

2

27 1/

4

”

MIN.

a

d

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Planter

7

Planter

Prepare to Assemble Top Frame

1. Cut Deck Boards

(x4 Per Planter)

45°

Assemble Top Frame

8

#10 x 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screw (x48 per planter Top Frame)

Top Corner Bracket (x4 per planter)

31”

2. Assemble Horizontal

Top Corner Casting (x4 Per Planter)

Smooth Side

Top Corner Bracket slot must align with tab for all corners.

3/4” #10 Wood Screws (x8 Per Planter)

#10 x 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screw

Top Corner Casting (x4 per planter)

3. Cut Deck Boards (x4 Per Planter)

45°

29”

27 1/

4

”

MIN.

Top Corner Casting slot must align with tab for all corners.

a

#3

2

#3

b

1. Assemble all Top Corner Brackets.

3.1. Assemble Deck

Boards into Top Corner Casting in corner a.

d

3.2. Fasten screws. Ensure boards t well into

casting when tightening screws.

(x4 Per Planter)

c

#10 x 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screw

b

Repeat steps 2, 3.1, and 3.2 for corners b and c before moving to step 4.

c

b

4. Insert nal Top Corner Casting

into corner d.

d

2. Assemble Top Corner Casting in corner a.

Flex deck boards out slightly to insert Top Corner Casting.

c

a

b

5. Fasten nal screws into Top

Corner Bracket in corner d.

c

a

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Planter

9

1/4-20 Hex Nut (x4)

Assemble Bench Hanger Brackets (x2 Per Planter) Then Assemble Planter Tub and Top Frame

1

Drill 1/4” Diameter Holes

1/4-20 Split Lock Washer

1/4-20 Flat Washer (x4)

/4-20 x 1 3/4” Hex

Head Screws (x4)

Hanger Bracket (x2)

Insert vent or plug

1/4 Drill Bit

Top Frame

Planter Tub

7/ 1 6 ”

#10 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws (x4 Per Planter)

#3

Final Step

Planter A

Omit Hanger Brackets if only building Planter.

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Assemble Bench and Planters

1. Position Bench

Between Planters

2. Lower Bench onto

Planter A Hanger Bracket.

2 People Required

3. Push in Planter B. 4. Lower Bench such that

the End Caps Engage Hanger Brackets on Planter B.

Planter B

Bench Boards

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19”

Planter Sides

26”

72” 72”

Stock Boards 1/4” - 1/2” Strong

12 foot

Middle Trim

7/ 16”

26

Bottom Trim

26

7/ 16”

Top Trim

29”

Top Frame

31”

16 foot

5 1/2”

12 foot

3 3/8”

12 foot

2”

12 foot

5 1/2”

12 foot

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