Vita Vienna Trellis Dual Units Assembly Instruction Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The Vienna Trellis

IMPORTANT: CHECK THE INSIDE OF YOUR POSTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.
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In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST).

10884
3. Keystone Body (1) – 10836| 11. Vertical Spindles (7) – 10885
4. Keystone Bottom Plate (1) – 10666-1| 12. Horizontal Spindles (3) – 10886
5. Arch Spindle – Long (2) – 10878| 13. Bottom Rail (1) – 10887
6. Arch Spindle – Short (2) – 10879| 14. Ground Mounting Extensions (2) – 10888
7. Arches (2) – Left 10880, Right 10881| 15. 1 1/2” [38 mm] Self- Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (20) – 20005
8. Post Caps (2) – Left 10673-1 , Right 10674-1

Tools You Will Need

• Cordless Drill
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Shovel

General Information

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

STEP ONE

NOTE: Assembly will be easier if performed by two people

1. Lay out the top rail, bottom rail, horizontal spindles, and vertical spindles as shown. Start by inserting the 7 vertical spindles into the 3 horizontal rails.
   Note that the routed holes on the horizontal rails are slightly offset from the center. Ensure that the holes are aligned as per the inset image.
   

2. Continue to insert the assembly into the top and bottom rails.
   Ensure that the vertical spindle notched ends are fully inserted into the top/bottom rails, just past the notched ends.
   Note the difference between the two rails. The bottom rail only has one routed side whereas the top rail has additional holes for the arch spindles.
   

3. Align and insert the rails into one of the posts.
   Note that the pre-drilled holes are located on the backside of the trellis.
   

4. Proceed with the other post.

5. Flip the trellis over and using the provided screws, fasten the posts to the top and bottom rails in place as shown.
   

STEP TWO

Arch Assembly

1. Assemble the keystone by inserting the keystone insert into the keystone body as shown below, followed by the two arches.
   Note that the arches will be marked with a sticker where they meet the keystone.
   

2. Using two of the provided screws, fasten the arches into the keystone insert as shown.
   

3. Drive two more screws to the underside of the keystone.
   

4. Snap the top and bottom lid to complete the arch assembly.
   

STEP THREE

Arch Assembly

1. Place the post cap onto each of the posts. Note that there are left and right post caps. Please see the image aside for orientation.
   

2. Insert the arch spindles into the top rail as shown. The short spindles would be on the outer side of the rail, and the long spindles would be on the inner side of the rail.

3. Starting on one end, guide the arch assembly and arch spindles into the pre-routed holes as shown.
   

4. Fasten the arch assembly to the posts using four screws (2 per post) provided.
   

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 trellis 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 FOUR

Install the Ground Mounting Extensions
Insert the ground mounting extensions into the bottom of the trellis posts. Secure with screws as shown aside.

STEP FIVE

Install Trellis into Ground
A. 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 12″ [30.5cm] deep x 6″ [15.2cm] diameter. Carefully move the trellis back into position.
B. Level it both vertically and horizontally into the excavated holes.
C. Backfill the holes with the excavated soil.

Note: For a stronger installation, purchase two 2×4 [35mm x 90mm equivalent] pressure-treated lumbers and sleeve them into the posts. Wood posts should be inserted 4” [10.2  cm] into the trellis posts and ±24” [61 cm] into the ground.

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