Installation Manual -G009 Corner Accent YM11539 45 ½ (1.16m) (1.18m) (1m) (1m) (1.18m) Yardistry Ltd. Mount Forest, ON Canada N0G 2L1 Toll Free Customer Support: 1.888.509.4382 info@yardistrystructures.com www.yardistrystructures.com evised 08/24/2011 1
!Important Safety Notice! Yardistry components are intended for privacy, decorative and ornamental use only. Product is NOT INTENDED for the following: - A safety barrier to prevent unsupervised access to pools, hot tubs, spas, or ponds. - Safety railings for elevated platforms or decks. - As load bearing support for a building, structure, heavy objects or swings. - Used in structures that trap wind, rain or snow that would create extra load on the product. Permanent structures may require a building permit. As the purchaser and or installer of this product you are advised to consult local planning, zoning, and building inspection departments for guidance on applicable building codes and or zoning requirements. Wood is NOT flame retardant and will burn. Grills, fire pits and chimneys are a fire hazard if placed too close to a Yardistry structure. Consult user s manual of the grill, fire pit or chimney for safe distances from combustible materials. During installation, follow all safety warnings provided with your tools and use OHSA approved safety glasses. Some structures may require two or more people to install safely. Check for underground utilities before digging or driving stakes into the ground! General Information: Wood components are manufactured with Cedar (C. Lanceolata) which is protected with factory applied water-based stain. Knots, small checks (cracks) and weathering are naturally occurring and do not affect the strength of the product. Annual application of a water-based water repellent sealant or stain will help reduce weathering and checks. Warranty: Yardistry Limited products are backed by a 5 year limited lifetime warranty from the date of original retail purchase for manufacturing defects and if installed as per manufacturer s installation instructions. Patents Pending Tape Measure Carpenters Level Carpenters Square Standard or Cordless Drill Tools equired #2 Phillips or obertson Safety Glasses Bits or Screwdriver Adult Helpers 1/8 Drill Bit Pencil 8 Step Ladder Keys To Assemble Success This identifies information that requires special attention. Improper assembly could lead to an unsafe or dangerous condition. Check that set or assembly is properly level before proceeding. Use Level Use Help Measure Distance Use Help Where this is shown, 2 or 3 people are required to safely complete the step. To avoid injury or damage to the assembly make sure to get help! Check that assembly is square before tightening bolts. Use a measuring tape to assure proper location. Square Assembly Pre-drill 1/8 & 3/16 Bit Pre-drill a pilot hole before fastening screw or lag to prevent splitting of wood. This indicates time to tighten bolts, but not too tight! Do not crush the wood. This may create splinters and cause structural damage. Tighten Bolts 2 No Yes
Material List Top and Bottom ail -2x 3 3 1/2 (1m) and 2x 2 2 3/4 (67.9cm) S4 #8 x 2 1/4 Wood Screw S5 S7 #10 x 1 Pan Head Screw #8 x 1 1/2 Wood Screw P 4x4 Posts - 1x 45 (1.16m) and 2x 31 1/4 (0.79m) (8) Panel Clips PA1 (3) Post Caps (2)Arch Topper PX1 (6) One High X Topper 3
Insert male into female. Slide down until flush with adjacent panel. Step 1- Assemble Panels Introduzca el extremo macho en el extremo hembra. Deslícelo hacia abajo hasta que quede al ras del panel adyacente. 1. Assemble panel in configuration shown. (Fig. 1) Secure with 2 1/4 screws provided in the direction and location of the arrows. Use pre-drilled holes when available. When pre-drilled holes are not available use a 1/8 Drill Bit to drill holes on an angle in the inside of the panel as shown. (Fig. F) Insérez les pièces de raccordement mâles dans les pièces *Ensure de Panels raccordement are right side femelles. up! (Fig. 1A) Faites glisser le 2. epeat until two panel assemblies are created. niveau panneau que vers le panneau le bas jusqu'à adjacent. ce qu'il soit au même Thick Piece of Wood Fig. F Groove Skinny Piece of Wood Pilot holes to the right Fig. 1A - Filler Strips on Bottom of Panel! S in 2 * a d in ju p d * f p 2 Fig. 1 2 1/4 Screw Drill Hole on an Angle emove the male connectors from the outside of the panel assembly. Quite los conectores masculinos del exterior de la asamblea de panel. Enlever les connecteurs mâles de l'extérieur de l'assemblée de panneau. male connector conector masculino connecteur mâle short male connector conector masculino corto x2 le connecteur mâle court 2x PX1 One Arch Topper 16x S4 #8-2 1/4 Wood Screws 6x PX1 One High X Panel 4
Step 2- Assemble Side Wall 1. Secure -Top and Bottom ails to Panel Assembly with S4-2 1/4 Wood Screws locations indicated by arrows in the direction of the arrow. (Fig. 2) *- Top and Bottom ails will overhang 1/4 on either side of panel. *Except with Arch Topper! *- Top and Bottom ails may need to be cut to size indicated in material list below. 2. epeat to create two walls. (It is recommended to use a Mitre Box or Mitre Saw) Fig. 2 x2 2x Top & Bottom ail at 3 3 1/2 (1m) 14x S4 #8-2 1/4 Wood Screws 2x Top & Bottom ail at 2 2 3/4 (67.9cm) 5
Step 3- Attach Panel Clips For Side Walls 1. On a flat surface place P- 4x4 Post on its side and position Panel Clips in locations indicated in Figures 1 and 1A. Ensure Panel Clips are oriented as shown in Diagrams! 2. Panel Clips should be placed in the centre of the post or the leading edge of the clip should be 1 3/8 or 3.49cm away from the side of the post as shown in Fig. 2. 3. With Panel Clips in place, mark screw holes with a pencil and pre-drill holes with a 1/8 drill bit. (Not provided) 4. Secure Panel Clips in locations indicated in figure 1 and 1A with S7- #8 x 1 1/2 wood screws. 5. epeat for each post configuration. C Fig. 2 1 3/8 (3.5cm) Pre-drill holes and secure with S7- #8 x 1 1/2 Wood Screws Fig. 1A Top View B A Note: Post A has Panel Clips on two sides! Fig. 1 Front View Fig. 1 Side View B A C (92.7cm) (66cm) (66cm) (20.3cm) (20.3cm) (20.3cm) 2x P 4x4 Post at 31 1/4 (0.79m) 8x - Panel Clips 1x P 4x4 Post at 45 (1.16m) 16x S7 #8 x 1 1/2 Wood Screw 6
Step 4- Attaching Post Caps 1. Place a Post Cap on each 4x4 Post 2. Secure Post Cap with 2 S7- #8-1 1/2 Wood Screws x3 3x Post Caps 6x S7 #8-1 1/2 Wood Screws 7
This identifies information that requires special Step 5- Attach attention. Wings Improper assembly to could Posts lead to an unsafe or dangerous condition. Check that set or assembly is properly level before proceeding. Use Use Pre-drill 1/8 & 3/16 Bit Where this is shown, 2 or 3 1. Place panel assemblies Help on posts Help as shown people (Fig.1) are allowing required to a safely 2 gap between the bottom of the post and the bottom edge complete of the bottom the step. rail To avoid on the panel assembly. Note: Assemble with the help injury of another or damage adult! to the assembly make sure to get help! 2. With a 1/8 drill bit, predrill holes as shown in figure 2. 3. Fasten the panel assembles Measure to Check the post that and assembly Panel is Clips square with a Square S5-1 Pan Head Screw provided Distance in location before of circles. tightening (Fig. bolts. 1) Assembly *Posts must be securely installed to support structure. Consult local Use a measuring tape to assure building codes and ground conditions proper location. for required footing design. It is recommended the structure be secured to existing stone, concrete or deck. CAUTION Protrusion Hazard Once the assembly is tightened, watch for Fig. exposed 1 threads. If a thread protrudes from the T-Nut, remove the bolt and add washers to eliminate this condition. Extra washers have been provided for this purpose. Proper Hardware Assembly Lag screws require drilling pilot holes to avoid splitting wood. Only a flat washer is required. For ease of installation liquid soap can be used on all lag-type screws. For bolts, tap T-Nut into hole with hammer. Insert the hex bolt through lock washer first then flat washer then hole. Because the assemblies need to be squared do not completely tighten until instructed. Pay close attention to diameter of the bolts. 5/16 is slightly larger than 1/4. Note: Wafer head bolts with blue lock tight or a bolt with a Ny-Lok nut do NOT require a lock washer. Lag Screw Hex Bolt Lock Washer Flat Washer 6 Pre-drill a pilot hole before fastening screw or lag to prevent splitting of wood. This indicates time to tighten bolts, but not too tight! Do not crush the wood. This may create splinters and cause structural damage. Fig. 2. Predrill Holes and Fasten with NoS5-1 Pan Head Screw If Bolt protrudes beyond T-Nut Lag Assembly Flat Washer Bolt Assembly Use an extra Flat Washer Tigh Bo Ye Before mounting use factory drilled guides to drill 1/8 T-Nut (Hammer Do not cr B 2 (5.1cm) 2 (5.1cm) C A 12x P 4x4 Post 8x S5 #10 x 1 Pan Screws 8