Vita VA68188 The Milan Trellis Installation Guide

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Vita VA68188 The Milan Trellis

IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Arched Top Rail (1) – 10643-1
Post Caps (2) -10611
Posts Left (1) -10629
Posts Right (1) -10630
Vertical Spindle Left (1) -10631
Vertical Spindle Right (1) -10632
Horizontal Spindles (4) -10633
Diamonds (2) -10646-1
Bottom Rail (1) -10635
Ground Mounting Extensions (2) -10636-1 11. 5/8”(16 mm)Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screw (12) -20016

Tools You Will Need

Cordless Drill
Hammer
Tape Measure
Level
Shovel

General Information

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 5’x 8’(1.5m x 2.4 m) for unobstructed assembling.
You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.
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 5’x 8’(1.5m x 2.4 m) for unobstructed assembling.
You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.

STEP ONE

Assemble the Side Panels

NOTE: There are locking tabs located at the ends of the horizontal rails. Once inserted and pushed into the routed holes, they will lock into place

Layout the horizontal bottom rail and insert the two long vertical spindles. Ensure the routed holes on the spindles are orientated correctly to eventually receive diamonds (see Figure 1). The spindles are identified inside the notch at the top with either the letter L for Left or R for Right.
Install the arched top rail over the ends of the vertical spindles ensuring the architectural detail faces out (same as bottom rail).
Insert the four horizontal spindles ensuring that the routed holes on the spindles are positioned to accept the diamonds (see Figure 2).
Pressure fit the diamonds into the square area designated by tensioning into the horizontal and vertical routed holes (four points of contact).
Set out one post and complete the side panel by inserting it into the post. Start with the bent top rail first.
Lay out the second post with holes facing upwards and insert the completed panel and connected post.
Flip the trellis over and install screws into the intersection of the posts and the two rails as shown. This will lock the horizontal rails into the vertical post.

Mounting Into the Ground

Trellises must be well secured in the event of high winds, etc. We have provided two ground mounting extensions for securing the privacy screen either into the ground or into a concrete footing. If you are installing your trellis directly to the wall of your home, or on a wood deck or concrete surface, please see your hardware store for the appropriate galvanized bracket hardware

STEP TWO

Install the Ground Mounting Extensions

Insert the ground mounting extensions into the bottom of the privacy screen posts. Secure with screws into the four pre drilled holes.

STEP THREE

Install Trellis into Ground

Move the trellis to its final location. When you are satisfied with the location, mark the positions of the posts, then move the trellis aside and lay it carefully on it’s side. Excavate the 2 post holes approximately 18″ (46 cm) deep x 6″ (15 cm) diameter. Carefully move the trellis back into position.