Natures Composites Elevated Planter Installation Guide
- August 10, 2024
- Natures Composites
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Natures Composites Elevated Planter
Product Specifications
- Material: Composite
- Bed Depths Available: 6″, 8″, 10″
- Tools Required: Phillips Head #2 Screwdriver
Product Usage Instructions
Assemble Side Walls
- Lay one LH Leg (A) and one RH Leg (B) down on a smooth, flat surface.
- lide two Large T&G Boards (F) into the upper level and one Large T&G Board (F) into the lower shelf with the tongue pointed up level so that the LH and RH Legs are 41.5″ apart.
Install Tie Beam
- Choose bed depth (6, 8, 10).
- Fasten one Tie Beam (C) to the legs at desired bed depth using 1 Screws (E) on each leg, ensuring the open joint points up to the top.
- Attach another Tie Beam (C) to the bottom for the shelf using 1 Screws (E) on each leg.
- Repeat steps 1-6 for the remaining legs.
Install Base Boards
- Lay six Medium T&G Boards (G) on the shelf base with the tongue side first.
- Evenly space the boards within base, keeping the boards locked together.
- Repeat for the Bed Base.
Install Top Cap
Slide four Double Top Caps (I) on to the top of each post.
Secure with three 3/4 Screws (J) on each cap using the pilot holes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can the top T &G boards be removed to fasten on cross beams if needed?
A: Yes, the top T&G boards can be removed to facilitate fastening on cross
beams if necessary.
COMPOSITE ELEVATED PLANTER
INSTALLATION GUIDELINE
COMPONENTS
- A. Left Hand Leg (Qty 2)
- B. Right Hand Leg (Qty 2)
- C. Tie Beam (Qty 4)
- D. Cross Beam (Qty 4)
- E. 1” Screws (Qty 32)
- F. Large T&G Board (Qty 6)
- G. Medium T&G Board (Qty 12)
- H. Short T&G Board (Qty 6)
- I. Top Cap (Qty 4)
- J. ¾” Screws (Qty 12)
Tools Required: Phillips Head #2 Screwdriver
ASSEMBLE SIDE WALLS
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Lay one LH Leg (A) and one RH Leg (B) down on a smooth, flat surface
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Slide two Large T&G Boards (F) into the upper level and one Large T&G Board (F) into the lower shelf with the tongue pointed up level so that the LH and RH Legs are 41.5” apart
INSTALL TIE BEAM -
Choose bed depth (6”, 8”, 10”)
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Fasten one Tie Beam (C) to the legs at desired bed depth using 1” Screws (E) on each leg, ensuring the open joint points up to the top (see below)
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Attach another Tie Beam (C) to the bottom for the shelf using 1” Screws (E) on each leg
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Repeat steps 1-6 for the remaining legs
INSTALL SHORT BOARDS
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Carefully stand-up the side walls
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Slide two Short T&G Boards (H) into the upper level and one Short T&G Board (H) into the lower shelf level so that the two side walls are 20.25” apart
INSTALL CROSS RAILS -
Lock the two sidewalls together by sliding the four Cross Beams (D) into the slots of the Tie Beams (C) until they meet
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Fasten Cross Beams (D) into the legs using 1” Screws (E)
INSTALL BASE BOARDS -
Lay six Medium T&G Boards (G) on the shelf base with the tongue side first
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Evenly space the boards within base, keeping the boards locked together
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Repeat for the Bed Base
INSTALL TOP CAP -
Slide four Double Top Caps (I) on to the top of each post
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Secure with three 3/4” Screws (J) on each cap using the pilot holes
To Fill Planter: Fill Planter with lightweight potting soil mix, avoid using heavy soil mixtures that contain clay, sand and/or gravel. Drill ¼” holes in base boards for additional drainage.
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