Natures Composites Elevated Planter Installation Guide

: August 10, 2024
: Natures Composites

Table of Contents

Natures Composites Elevated Planter
Product Usage Instructions
COMPOSITE ELEVATED PLANTER
ASSEMBLE SIDE WALLS
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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

Lay one LH Leg (A) and one RH Leg (B) down on a smooth, ﬂat surface
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”)
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)
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 SHORT BOARDS

Carefully stand-up the side walls
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
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
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

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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