99842 GARDEN TRELLIS/STEEL ARCH Instructions and precautions Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Save these instructions. Read all precautions and instructions. Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this document or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this document may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included. For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-335 SKU 99842 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-335 Page 1
Frame Hardware Specifications Steel Tube Low Carbon Steel Unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this document as soon as possible. 5. Important SAFETY Information Assembly Precautions Assemble only according to these instructions. Improper assembly can create hazards. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during assembly. Keep assembly area clean and well lit. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly. Do not assemble when tired or when under the influence of drugs or medication. Assemble the Arch 5. 6. Assembly Locate the two Arch Halves (1). Locate the three Arch Crosspieces (3). Locate the six M6-15 Screws (8). Attach a Crosspiece (3) to an Arch Half (1) with one of the supplied M6-15 screws (8) using the supplied L-Shaped hex wrench (10). Repeat this with the other two Crosspieces. Position the second Arch Half (1) against the free ends of the Crosspieces (3) and attach it to the Crosspieces with the remaining M6-15 Screws (8). Crosspiece Arch Half Use Precautions This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item. Use for intended purpose(s) only. Inspect before use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.assembly Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Fig. 1 7. The top arch sub-assembly is now complete and ready to be attached to the Arch Sides (2). (See Fig. ) 8. 9. With a helper holding one of the sides upright, bring the Arch down onto it, slipping the ends of both right and left Arch tubings over the smaller diameter tops of the Arch Side tubes. Be sure the spring-loaded pins snap through the corresponding holes in the Arch tube ends. SKU 99842 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-335 Page 2
four spring-loaded pins go through their respective holes. Fig. 2 10. Repeat this process with the other Arch Side (2) as well. 1 1 1 1 One of the tubes, at each end of the Arch Side has a built-in spring-loaded pin that goes through a corresponding hole in the Arch tube sliding down over it. This locks the Arch sub-assembly to the Arch Side (2). With both Arch Sides (2) attached, locate the Bases (4). These Bases have a short, small diameter tube attached to each end of the Base. a. Each short tube has a built-in springloaded pin just as the Arch Sides (2) have. Slip the bottoms of the Arch Side tubes over the short small diameter tube on the bases making sure that all of the Fig. 3 Arch Base 15. The Arch is now ready for the gates which will hang and swing on built-in hinges. 16. 17. 18. 19. Find the right-hand Gate (6), Located on the right-hand edge will be the gate s hinge (two mounted pegs pointing downward). These two pegs are to fit into two metal loops (the Arch part of the hinge) attached to the inside of the front of the Arch assembly. Slide the pegs into the loops forming the hinges. This gate will have a loop attached to it on the left-hand side at the SKU 99842 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-335 Page 3
20. top horizontal crossbar as part of the lock mechanism. Take the left-hand Gate with Sliding Bar Lock and insert its pegs (located on its left-hand side) into the metal loops on the inside of the left-hand Arch Side. 2 Assuming the Garden Trellis/Steel Arch is to be located on lawn or dirt surface, the four supplied L-Stakes can be pushed through the holes at the ends of the Base, and driven into the ground. Parts List & assembly diagram Part Description Qty. 1 Arch Half 2 2 Arch Side 2 3 Arch Crosspiece 3 4 Base 2 5 Gate with Sliding Latch 1 6 Gate 1 7 Stakes, Low carbon, zinc plated 4 8 M6-15 Screws 6 9 Gate top caps 4 10 L-Style steel hex wrench, zinc plated (not shown) 1 Fig. 4 2 The gates will now open and close swinging on their hinges allowing access through the Arch. The Sliding Latch on the left-hand gate slides to the right and into the metal loop on the right-hand gate keeping the gates closed. 2 Gate Top Caps (9) ball-shaped parts are fit over the gate s vertical tubes on either side of each gate. SKU 99842 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-335 Page 4
Arch Crosspiece 3 Arch Half 1 Base 4 Gate Top Caps 9 Gate Top Caps 9 Gate with Latch 5 Gate 6 Arch Side 2 L-Shaped Stakes7 M6-15 Screws 8 Record Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this document as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto. SKU 99842 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-335 Page 5