Level
Move the arbor to its final location (you will need a he lper).
When you have identified the location of each post, mark the
positions of the ground and then move the arbor aside.
Excavate four holes approx 33 in. (83.8 cm.) deep. The location and
e
xcavation of these four holes is the most critical step and should
be completed with care. The depth of these holes will allow the
post extension (if ch osen as option) joint to be hidden 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
under the ground.
Carefully move the arbor back into position and level both
horizontal and vertically.
Backll the holes with either gravel or cement
.
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Arbor s must be well secured to prevent tipping over from
wind load, etc.
Into Earth wit h Concrete Footin g
(Option One)
(Assumi ng posts h ave been extended)
Shown with
Optional 4 x 4
Post Extensions
1
(Posts have been extended with 4x4 Professional Post Extension Kit)
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3
2
(Measuremen ts sh own are inside to inside of posts)
33 in.
83.8 cm.
10 in.
25.4 cm.
50 in.
127 cm.
20 in.
51 cm.
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STEP FIV E
Inst all th e Sid e Pa nel s
You have Three Options to Complete this Step.
(All purch ased se parately)
OP TI ON 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
Consider Using:
A - 4x4
Professional Post Extension Kit
(30 in./7 6.2 cm. long), (Kit of 4)
• Purchase from Vita, www.wearevita.com
• Recommended to be installed in concrete footings
• Follow instructions included with the kit
-or -
B - 4 x 4 x 8’ (2 43. 8 cm.) Long Wood Post (4)
• Purchase separate from your local lumberyard
• Recommended to be installed in concrete footing
OP TI ON T WO - If Your Arbor:
•is intended to be used as a stand alone garden accent or pathway
•is located on level ground
Consider Using:
• Purchase from Vita, www.wearevita.com
•Instructions are included with the kit
OP TION THR E E - If Your Arbor:
•is going to be installed onto pre-existing concrete or wood surface
Consider Using:
4 x 4 Sur fa ce Mount Kit
• Purchase from your local hardware store
• Follow instructions included with the kit
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4” EZ Mount Post (Package of 4)
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