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Octagon Vinyl Gazebo
Assembly Manual
revised 8/04/05
Gazebo Assembly Manual
Please read through the entire manual before starting!
Note: It is very important that you have a level site for your gazebo.
When using tools and ladders always follow manufacturers recommended safety guidelines!
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TOOLS NEEDED:
Sharp Utility Knife
5. 9/16” Wrench
5/8” & 9/16” Sockets
6. Hammer Tacker
Socket Wrench
7. Cordless Drill
5/8” Wrench
8. Ladder
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Hardware & Parts
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4” Floor Bolts
3-1/2” & 6-1/4” Roof Bolts
2-1/2” White Head Screws
2-1/2” Screws
Concrete Anchor Screws
1” White Railing Screws
2x2 Sq Dr Bit
Cleaning Pad
Floor Section (8)
Roof Section (8)
Top Brace Section
Bottom Railing Section
6 Standard
Posts
2 Door Posts
Center Floor Boards
Flower Box (2)
Roof Brace
Capping
Strips
Unpack Your Gazebo
Step 1: Place Gazebo package as
close to assembly site as possible.
Step 2: Cut shrink wrap off of package.
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Boxes: 1. Top Brace Box
2. & 4. Post Box 3. Bottom Rail Box
5. Roof Box 6. Optional Floor Box
Step 3: Remove rail, top brace, and
post boxes and set close to assembly site.
Step 4: Remove lid of roof box.
Step 5: Remove hardware box from
roof box.
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Optional Floor Assembly
Step 6: Layout floor sections as shown.
Step 7: Match numbers in
successive order for proper floor placement.
Step 8: Remove all floor
boards fastened with only
one screw (Second board
from outside, first board
from center).
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Tip: To stay organized,
place floor boards
behind opening. It is
important to place the
floor boards back in the
original space.
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Step 9: When bolting floor sections together, align outside corners and top of floor
boards using pry bar if necessary.
Step 10: Bolt floor joists together using 9/16” socket wrench. Make sure floor boards are
flush prior to tightening bolts.
Door
Step 11: Replace floor boards and fasten with 21/2” screws.
Note: Align floor boards properly.
Step 12: Install center floor
boards as shown facing
door.
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Post & Bottom Rail Assembly
Note: When installing posts, place angle
at top of post towards outside of gazebo
to align with roof angle.
Doorway
Step 13: Remove first of two
door posts from post box and
place at doorway location.
Step 14: Slide railing over
blocks on post.
Step 15: Fasten sections with 1” railing screws at top and bottom in pre-drilled holes on
outside and inside of railing. Note: Make sure railing section is tight against post
before fastening. Continue previous steps around entire gazebo to opposite side of
door.
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Top Brace Assembly
Step 16: Remove top brace section from box and slide
onto post as shown.
Step 17: Fasten brace section to post using 2-1/2” white
screws in pre-drilled holes on both sides.
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Note: Center brace section on post as shown.
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Roof Assembly
Step 19: Assemble PVC
roof prop.
See assembly instructions at back of manual.
Step 20: Place ladder
and roof prop in center of
gazebo.
Step 21: Remove roof section from box and install, sliding
rafters inside insert at top of post.
Step 21: Use PVC roof
prop at center of gazebo to
hold up roof section tempo-
Step 18: Prepare long and
short roof bolts as shown.
Step 22: Slide long bolts
through holes to hold bottom of roof section in
place.
Step 23: Pull bottom bolt
out half way to make room
for next roof section.
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Step 24: Install next roof
section repeating previous
steps.
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Step 25: Align outside corners evenly.
Step 26: Fasten bottom bolts Step 20: Insert short bolts
by hand (do not use tools) in rafters and repeat previusing acorn nut and washer. ous step.
Step 21: Install remaining
roof sections repeating previous steps.
Note: If you are having trouble aligning bolts with holes
you can adjust the gazebo
by pushing up at center of
gazebo or at bottom of roof.
Step 22: After all sections
are installed, align outside
corners (see step 18) and
fasten tightly using tools,
beginning with bottom bolts.
Step 23: Align all posts onto center of floor splice and fasten to floor using 2-1/2” White screws.
Note: If you have purchased a screen kit it is
important that door opening is the same at top and
bottom.
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Roof Bracket Installation
Step 24: Align center of roof bracket above rafters and bottom edge of roof bracket with
bottom of roof edge and fasten to roof using nails included in package. Install roof capping over roof bracket as shown.
Note: It is important to align bracket properly and drive a nail into each hole.
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Note: It is easier to shingle roof sections prior to installing roof. Install shingles per manufacturers recommendations.
Step 24: Install roof capping as shown.
Step 25: If your gazebo
did not include shingles,
and you didn’t install shingles prior to assembling
roof, install capping strips
as shown.
If you are installing your gazebo on a concrete surface (including brick pavers, etc), install
concrete screws as shown. A hammer drill works best for this application. Note: Align
and straighten all posts prior to fastening posts to surface.
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Install flower boxes where
desired using 2 screws.
Install hooks where desired
using directions on back of
package.
Congratulations!
Your Gazebo is now complete.
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PVC Roof Support Assembly
Assemble PVC roof support as shown by inserting smaller pipes into larger pipes, aligning pre-drilled holes, inserting bolts in holes, and securing with nuts. Insert top of pole
inside first roof section to prop up up roof section.
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Optional Cupola Assembly
This optional Vinyl Cupola will fit any HomePlace Structures octagon gazebo. It will fit on
many other gazebos and other outdoor structures as well.
If you have ordered both a gazebo and a cupola, the gazebo may be shipped separate from
the cupola. The gazebo and the cupola will most likely arrive on separate dates.
Step 1: Remove Cupola from box.
Note: The metal edges may be
sharp. Handle carefully.
Step 3: Metal roof can remain
as is, or you can apply shingles
directly on top of the metal to
match the shingles on your
gazebo.
Step 2: Insert Vinyl finial in top hole and
press down firmly.
Step 4: Place Cupola on
top of roof - make sure
cupola is straight and
plumb on every side.
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Step 5: Fasten the Cupola with
white screws on 4 sides of the
Cupola, installing the screws on
an angle, one inch from the bottom, directly through the side of
the cupola.
Care and Cleaning Information
This maintenance free Vinyl gazebo is made of the finest materials available. To keep
your unit looking fresh and new, clean as needed.
Cleaning the Posts & Rails:
HomePlace Structures recommends the “Mr. Clean Magic Eraser” by Proctor &
Gamble to clean the gazebo. You can also wash the gazebo with warm soapy water
to remove dirt and grime.
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Optional Screens Assembly
1. Hammer
TOOLS NEEDED:
3. Measuring Tape
2. Utility Knife
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4. Screw Gun
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Parts
Screen Panel with top and
bottom filler strips (7)
2-1/2” Stainless Steel Whitehead
Screws
Screen Door with side and trim
strips
Screen
Panel Trim
Strip
Self Tapping Screws for Aluminum
Door
Top Filler Strip (for Screen Door
section)
White Panhead Screws
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1-13/16”
Step 1: Remove screen
panels from box and set to
the side. Layout one panel
section as shown.
Step 2: Mark bottom of
screen panel in 1-13/16”
from each end.
Step 3: Tap in narrow filler
strip along bottom of panel,
and align with marks.
3/4”
Tip: Insert factory edge
into screen panel for easiest installation.
Step 6: Install screen
panel by sliding top in as
shown.
Step 4: Mark top of screen
panel 3/4” from each end.
Step 7: Slide bottom of screen
panel in place and push snug
against post as shown.
Step 5: Tap in wide filler
strip along top of panel,
and align with marks.
Step 8: Repeat previous
steps to install remaining
six screen panels.
L-Strip
T-Strip
Note: There are 2 L strips
for both sides of door, and
6 T strips for remaining
posts.
Step 9: Install trim strips onto center of post and fasten
with 2-1/2” white head screws into pre-drilled holes. Do
not countersink screws too deep, install just beyond surface.
Step 10: Install filler strip above door and fasten with 2-1/2” white head screws as shown.
Step 11: Install plastic door jamb strip and fasten with 2-1/2” white head screws as
shown (flush with outside of post).
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Step 12: Install aluminum Z-strips on sides of door using 5 white pan head screws per
side as shown.
Note: It is important to install side Z-strips first.
Step 13: Install top Z-strip
using 3 white pan head
screws.
Note: Z-strip corners
should align as shown in
picture after completion.
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1/8”
Gap
Step 14: Install piano hinge into Z-strip and fasten with
pan head screws into pre-drilled holes.
Step 15: Slide door into
piano hinge starting at top
and working to bottom.
Step 17: Adjust door for
correct reveal at top and
fasten with 4 or 5 self-tapping screws.
Note: Make sure notched
section of piano hinge is
at bottom of door.
Step 16: Align top of door
with top of piano hinge.
Step 18: Install bottom sweep onto bottom of door and
adjust to desired height. Note: No screws are needed for
this piece.
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