ASSEMBLY INSTRUC TIONS
VA84240 The Nantucket Deluxe Arbor
94.1 in
52 in
60 in
Please read through before starting assembly.
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94.1 in
65.6 in
22 in
30 in
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1. Keystone Top Lid with Inserts (2) - 10710-1
2. Arch Keystones (2) - 10684-1
3. Keystone Bottom Plate (2) - 10712-1
4. Arches (4) - 10687-1
5. Arch Rafters (8)
6. Post Caps (4) - 10728-1
7. Side Panel Horizontal Rails
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Sur-Fit Bracket for Side Panel Horizontals
9. Side Panel Vertical Spindles (4)
10. Side Panel Horizontal Spindles (14)
11. Posts (4)
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#8 x
1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm.)
(24) - 20005
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#8 x
2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.)
to Post Connection) (24) - 20007
14. Side Panel Vertical Center Spindle (2) 7/8 x 1 1/2" x 49" - 10731-1
Tools You Will Need
General Information
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 27.9" - 10727-1
(4)
4’ x 4’x 65.5" - 10733-1
Stainless Steel Screws
Stainless Steel Screws
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 21.75” - 10729-1
(8) - 10730-1
7/8” x 1 1/2” x 49" - 11198
1/4” x 1 1/2” x 15.25" - 10732-1
(for Sur-Fit Brackets)
(for Keystone and Arch
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Stool or Short Ladder
• Shovel or Auger
• Cordless Drill
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• 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’ for unobstructed assembling.
• You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
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STEP ONE
Assemble the Arch System
NOTE: There are locking tabs located at the ends of each
rafter. Once inserted and pushed into the routed holes, they
will lock into place and cannot be removed.
Insert arches into arch keystone ensuring they terminate
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ush to the internal connector.
Fasten the top of the arches to the keystone insert by
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installing 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) screws into the two anges on
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side of the top of the insert.
Invert the arch system and install four screws 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.)
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from the bottom of the keystone into the two
either side of the bottom of the insert. This will
bottom
Seal the bottom hole on keystone by inserting the bottom
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plate as provided.
Install the top cap on the arch keystone.
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cap is pushed down rmly so the cap locks into position.
Repeat for other arch.
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Insert arch rafters (8) into the holes on the arches until they
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bottom out inside the arches. There are “locking tabs” located
at each end of these rafters that once inserted into the holes
will lock into place.
of the arches to the insert.
anges on
connect the
Ensure keystone
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Fit opposite arch system over rafters.
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STEP T WO
Assemble the Side Panels
Insert the horizontal spindles into the middle verticle spindle
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(holes on both sides).
Slide the two outer vertical spindles into position as illustrated
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Layout the bottom horizontal rail and insert the vertical
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spindles.
Slide top horizontal rail into position.
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Repeat for other panel.
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STEP T H REE
Attach Sur-Fit Brackets
Attach Sur-Fit Brackets (using small screws) onto posts using the
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pre-drilled holes as guides. Single hole on the side of brackets
to face down.
Set out one post and slide the assembled side panel into.
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Fasten horizontal rails into Sur-Fit Brackets using small screws.
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ayout the opposite post and insert the nished side panel
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with post connected.
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Fasten horizontal rails into Sur-Fit Brackets using small screws.
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Repeat for other side panel.
NOTE: Prior to installing Sur-Fit Brackets, insert a wood 4x4 post
approximately 5 ft. (152.4 cm.) up the inside of vinyl cavity
[purchase 4x4x8 to accomodate 3 ft. (91.45 cm.) in the ground]
if you intend to hang a gate, attach a fence or are located in a
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high wind area.
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STE P F O U R
Inst all the Side Panels
You have Three Options to Complete this Step.
( A ll purchased se parately)
OP TION ON E - If Your Arbor:
• is going to be installed with fencing or a gate
• is located in a high wind or hurricane area
• is located in ground conditions that are not level
Conside r Using:
A - 4x 4
B - 4 x 4 x 8 Long Wood Post (4)
O P T I ON T WO - If Your Arbor:
Conside r Using:
4” EZ Mount Post (Package of 4)
Professi onal Post Ex tensi on Kit (30 in./76.2 cm. long), (Kit of 4)
• Purchase from Vita, www.wearevita.com
• Recommended to be installed in concrete footings
• Follow instructions included with the kit
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• Purchase separate from your local lumberyard
• Recommended to be installed in concrete footing
• is intended to be used as a stand alone garden accent or pathway
• is located on level ground
• Purchase from Vita, www.wearevita.com
• Instructions are included with the kit
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(Posts have been extended with 4x4 Professio nal Post Extensio n Kit)
22 in.
55.9 cm.
51.8 in.
131.6 cm.
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Into Ear th with Con
(Assuming posts h ave been extended)
Arbors must be well secured to prevent tipping over from
wind loa d, etc.
Move the side panels
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helper ).
crete Fo oti ng
to their final location (you will need a
(Option One)
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When you have identified the location of each post, as
indicated
instructions, mark the positions of the posts, then move the
panels aside.
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Excavate four holes approx 33 in. (83.8 cm.) deep. The location
and e
should
allow the
in. (7.6 cm.)
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Carefully move the
both horizontal and vertically.
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by the measurements on the first page of these
xcavation of these four holes is the most critic al step and
be completed with care. The depth of these holes will
post extension (if chosen as option) joint to be hidden 3
under the ground.
side panels back into position and level
(Measurements sh own are inside to inside of posts)
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33 in.
83.8 cm.
10 in.
25.4 cm.
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Level
Check your measurements to confirm posts are placed
correctly to receive arch system. THIS IS A CRITICIAL STE P.
* Do not backfill the holes with cement at this stage.
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STEP FIVE
Connect the Arch System
to the Side Panels
Temporarily position post caps on bottoms of arches.
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With a helper, insert the bottom of the arches into the
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posts until the arch rest on the stopper bolts.
Slide post caps down into position.
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Install long screws into the two pre-drilled holes per posts.
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STEP SIX
Fill Excavated Holes
Ensure that posts and side panels are level.
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Fill around the posts with wet cement within 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
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of your
natural elevation.
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Stopper Bolt
Level
Complete a nal level check both horizontally and vertically.
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and backll the remaining space between concrete and
natural
elevation with topsoil.
3 in.
7.6 cm.
Level
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