Vita Cottage Picket Wings Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Vita
Table of Contents
Vita Cottage Picket Wings Instruction Manual
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read through before starting assembly.
Check Box for These Contents (1 Box)
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Posts (2) 4”x 4“ x 54” (10 cm x 10 cm x 137 cm) – 10126
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Top Rails (2) 2“ x 3.5” x 44.5“ (5 cm x 9 cm x 113 cm) – 10103
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Bottom Rails (2) 2“ x 3.5” x 43.5“ (5 cm x 9 cm x 110 cm) – 10104
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Pickets (4) Length 29.25“ (74 cm) – 10105
Pickets (2) Length 30“ (76 cm)- 10107
Pickets (2) Length 31.5“ (80 cm) – 10108
Pickets (2) Length 32.75“ (83 cm) – 10109
Pickets (2) Length 34.25“ (87 cm) – 10110
Pickets (2) Length 36.25“ (92 cm) – 10111
Pickets (2) Length 38.25“ (97 cm) – 10112
Pickets (2) Length 41“ (104 cm) – 10113 -
External Post Caps (2) 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)- 10735-1
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Post Trim Caps (2) 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)- 10737-1
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Base Moldings (2) 5” x 5” (13 cm x 13 cm) – BM20022
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Rail Mount Brackets (8) 2” x 3.5” (5 cm x 9 cm)- 10045
Hardware Kit (Includes): -
5/8” (16 mm) Self-tapping stainless Screws (24) – 20016
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1 1/2” (38 mm) Stainless Steel Screws (8) – 20005
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Rail end spacers (2) 2“ x 3.5” x .5” (5 cm x 9 cm x 13mm)- 10217
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Tube of vinyl cement (1) – 20000
Tools You Will Need
- Cordless Drill with #2 Phillips bit
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Level
- Shovel
- Two bags of pre-mix concrete (optional)
General Information
- Read Instructions through carefully before beginning assembly.
- When handling components, place on a non-abrasive surface (i.e. shipping box) to avoid scratching.
- We recommend an area approx 5’x 5’(1.5 m x 1.5 m) for unobstructed handling.
Cottage Picket Wings Installation
STEP ONE
A. Lay out one of the posts (part 1). Measure 8” (20.3 cm) from one end
of the post and put a mark. Center the rail mount bracket (part 8) on the
post,with the open end at the 8” mark. Using two screws 5/8″ (16 mm) , fasten
the bracket to the post asillustrated. Repeat thisfor the second post.
Note: All screws are self-tapping and require no pre-drilling.
B. Take one of the posts and measure 29” (73.7 cm) from the same end of the post as in step 1. Put a mark on the post at this distance. Slip one of the base moldings (part 7) onto the opposite end of the post as illustrated. Slide it up the post until the top edge of the molding is at the 29” (73.7 cm) mark.
C. Center another rail mount bracket on the base molding, keeping the
open end of it tight against the raised lip of the base molding trim. Fasten
the bracket in place using two 1 1/2″ (38 mm) screws. Repeat steps A through C
for the other post.
Note: The distance between the two brackets should measure approximately
18 3/4” (47.6 cm) when finished.
STEP TWO
A. Insert the bottom rail (part 3) into the bracket on the base molding. Make sure the holes in the rail are facing towards the second bracket on the post. Using one screw 5/8″(16mm), secure the rail in place through the side wall of the bracket as illustrated. Repeat this for the opposite side wall.
B. Insert the top rail (part 2) into the second bracket, making sure the
larger sized holes in the rail are facing towards the bottom rail. Secure the
rail as described in the previous step.
Note: The holes in the rail are approx. 1/8” (3 mm) larger on one side to
allow for proper alignment of the pickets when mounting. Repeat steps A and B
for the remaining post and rails.
C. Break open one bundle of pickets (part 4). Start with the 41” (104 cm) picket at the furthest end of the rails, and insert each one in descending order, ending with two 29 1/4” (74 cm) pickets at the post. Make sure the tabs on the end of the pickets“snap” into the bottom rail. Open the second bundle of pickets and repeat for the opposite wing panel.
STEP THREE
A. Determine which side of your arbor the wings will be attached to. Fasten a rail mount bracket to the outside of the arbor base molding in the same manner as described in Step 1 (c). Note: If your arbor does not have a base mold,install bracket directly on arbor (B). You will need to use 1/2” (13 mm) filler (A) as bottom rail is shorter to allow for base mold.
B. Using two 5/8″ (16 mm) screws, fasten a second bracket to the outside of the arbor post as illustrated. The distance between the brackets on the arbor post must equal the distance measured between the brackets on the wing post. Repeat steps A and B for the arbor side panel.
C. Using the distances shown,mark out each hole location on both sides of the arbor. Dig out two 16” (41 cm) deep holes.
STEP FOUR
A. Lower the wing post into the hole,while slipping each rail end into the
corresponding bracket on the arbor post. check the top rail for level, and
adjust the depth of the hole if needed. Secure the rail ends to the brackets
as described in Step 2 (a), and fill in the hole (for added stability,use pre-
mix concrete). Repeat this step for the opposite wing panel.
Note: The bottom of the wing post base molding should be at ground level
when finished.
B. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue around the post.
Note: The vinyl glue should be applied below the top of the picket cap
level as shown. Slip one trim cap (part 6) over the end of each post. Slide
each cap down until the top edge is level with the top of the first picket.
C. Apply a bead of vinyl cement to the underside of each post cap (part 5). To ensure proper attachement to the post, apply the cement to all internal “contact” points of the cap. Place the caps onto the end of each post and push down firmly until the end of the post“bottoms out” on the inside of the cap. Allow a few minutes for the cement to cure.
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).