OWNER’S MANUAL
Before You Begin...
Gazebo
Includes instructions for 10’ x 10’ Gazebo
Assembled exterior dimensions: 11’ 3”W. x 11’ 3”D. x 11’ 4”H.
• Consult your local authorities for any permits required to construct gazebo.
Prior to the construction of your gazebo, check with the local building code official to review any required
permits or building limitations.
• A level and sturdy foundation is required before gazebo construction can begin.
Site preparation information is available in this manual. Please read before building gazebo.
• Read instructions thoroughly prior to assembly.
This kit contains parts that can be damaged if assembled incorrectly or in the wrong sequence.
• Please follow instructions.
Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.
• Check for all parts before you begin.
Using the provided parts check list on pages 4 and 5, verify that you have all the parts required to construct
your gazebo model. COMPLETE SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION BEFORE
UNPACKING ALL PARTS.
• Assistance is required.
Due to the size of the parts, at least two people are required to handle, fit and secure gazebo components.
© 2008 Suncast Corporation, Batavia, IL
0361057
Gazebo Safety and Care
• Wash gazebo with garden hose or mild detergent solution and soft cloth. Do not use a stiff brush or abrasive cleaner
as that could damage gazebo.
• Hot items, such as recently used grills, blowtorches, etc., must not be used in or near the gazebo.
• Heavy articles should not be leaned against the post and rails, as this may cause panel distortion and permanent
damage.
• Keep roof clean of snow and leaves.
Tools Needed for Installation
8’
6’
1/8”
or
Concrete
Foundation
Assembly Day Tips
• Complete site preparation and foundation construction before unpacking
parts and beginning assembly.
• Take care when removing PVC parts. Other parts are packed inside them.
• Do not attempt to assemble on a day with strong winds.
• Do not attempt to assemble on days when temperature is below 32 degrees.
• Set aside appropriate amount of time to completely assemble gazebo.
• Make sure you have assistance nearby to lift and secure parts in place.
• Wear light duty work gloves while assembling gazebo.
• If you have questions on assembly, please call 800-846-2345.
Note: This product contains parts that are used in different orientations to construct the gazebo. Please take note
of the orientation of the parts shown throughout this instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in
damage to parts. Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.
3
Parts
C
A
0101856A0 – Bottom upper shingle roof
x8
0101852A1 – Bottom upper underside roof
x8
B
0101857A0 – Bottom lower shingle roof/0101853A1 – Bottom lower underside roof
x8
Hardware
J
E
G
I
0210152 – Stainless steel screw
x76
0101854A0 – Top upper 0101850A1 – Top upper
0440496 – Turnbuckle
shingle roof
x8
underside roof
x8
K
L
F
0440496 – Cable clamp
x2
0240049 – Screw cap
x44
0101855A0 – Top lower shingle roof/
0101851A1 – Top lower underside roof
x8
N
M
0510496 – 37.75’ Cable
0510498 – Roof railing plug
x64
Note: Parts D and H are pre-assembled with
parts B and F respectively.
4
Parts
R
T
0101848A1
Upper rafter
connector
x8
S
U
0101846A0
Top cap
0630464
Upper roof rafter
x8
V
0630470
Center hub spacer
x8
Y
0101847A1
0101849A1
Lower rafter
hub connector
x8
Bottom hub connector
X
Z
W
0630475
Dowel pin
x16
0630471
Roof support posts
x8
0101843A1
Post collar
x8
BB
0630463
Lower roof rafter
x8
O
P
Q
AA
EE
CC
DD
0630461
0630462 0630460
0101845A1
Lower roof end cap
x8
0101844A1
Upper roof end cap
x8
0630474
Roof weather strip
x16
0630477
Steel post
x8
Left doorway Right doorway PVC post
PVC post
PVC post
x6
II
HH
GG
0630469
Roof spindle
x136
0630467
Lower roof rail
x16
FF
JJ
KK
0510499
Post hole
template
0630466
Hand rail spindle
x48
0630468
Upper roof rail
x16
0630472
Lower roof fascia
x7
MM
LL
NN
0630473
Upper roof fascia
x8
0630476
Doorway lower roof fascia
0630465
Hand rail
x14
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Site preparation and platform construction
(Materials NOT supplied with Gazebo Kit)
ꢀNote: Site preparation and platform construction and Support Post Installation steps may require professional
assistance to be installed correctly.
Please read all manual steps thoroughly before starting this project.
ꢀNote: Site preparation and platform construction are required for this gazebo. Placing the gazebo on the ground
without any type of foundation is not recommended. Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts damaged or
property lost due to construction without a foundation or platform.
Complete the site preparation and platform construction before unpacking parts.
To prepare your gazebo site, follow the below steps:
1) Consult your local authorities for building codes and covenants before beginning foundation or erecting
gazebo.
2) Consult your local building supply retailer to assist you in determining the best foundation or platform method for
your application. The building supply retailer can also help you determine what anchoring hardware you will need
once the foundation or platform method has been determined. Bring this manual with you to the retailer so they
can see the scope of the project.
3) Before any digging, check with local utilities to determine location of buried cables, pipes, etc.
4) A 4 inch thick concrete slab is recommended as the foundation.
- If a wood platform is chosen as the foundation, use exterior grade wood.
Note: Do not erect gazebo on paver bricks. Foundation must be a solid surface.
If you plan to erect the gazebo on an existing deck, consult local authorities for building codes and make sure that
the structure is sound and can hold the additional weight of the gazebo (approx. 375 lbs.). Consult local building
supply retailer to determine the best method and hardware for your application.
5) Preparing the building site:
- The ground should slope away from the foundation area to provide drainage.
- The foundation surface must be flat and level.
- Follow local building codes for a proper vapor barrier.
Ensure site allows room for your gazebo:
1) Square foundation should be 10’ 6” x 10’ 6”.
2) If an octagon foundation is wanted for your gazebo, consult your local building supply retailer to help you
determine materials and hardware required.
3) Overall height (foundation to top of top cap) – 11’ 4”.
4) Overall base width (support post to support post) – 10’ 2.5”.
5) Overall roof width (rafter end to rafter end) – 11’ 3”.
6
Support Post Installation
1
10’ 6”
10’ 6”
Ensure square foundation is 10’ 6” x 10’ 6”.
Locate and mark center of foundation slab or deck.
2
3
115”
Doorwa
Determine doorway location and mark right
doorway post.
Using center point and wire, draw a 115” diameter
circle. DO NOT use string (string will stretch causing
inaccurate measurements).
7
4
5
44”
44”
x8
Measure 44” from the intersection of circle and chalk
line to next post position. Measure directly from point
to point, NOT along circle. Mark this spot. Do this eight
times to identify all post
Double check markings to ensure there are 44” be-
tween each post location.
locations.
6
7
115”
x32
C E N T E R O F G A Z E B O
FF
Snap all chalk lines so that all post locations have
straight lines (bisecting center of circle).
Using the post hole template, align with circle and
chalk line for each of the eight post locations. Mark
where drill holes are needed. Double check that circle
diameter is still 115”.
8
Note: Before drilling into foundation, check with local building supply retailer for best method and hardware for your
application.
Concrete foundation
Wood foundation
8a
8b
2
2
1
x32
1
x32
x32
x32
Using a hammer drill, make holes for each post.
Then insert concrete lag anchors and four
full-threaded studs.
Drill holes for each post. From underside of
foundation, insert four full-threaded lag bolts and
washers.
10
9
AA
x8
AA
x32
Ensure steel posts are in correct orientation.
Bolt down all steel posts.
Note: Ensure all steel posts are secured to foundation.
ꢀ
Parts Pre-Assembly
Note: To avoid scratching finish in steps where parts are placed upside down, place parts on smooth surface. Flat-
ten cardboard from carton to create a smooth surface.
11
12
A
A
B
B
x4
x4
Insert A into the corresponding slots in B.
Note:ꢀEnsure that preassembled B is assembled
properly.
Slide A and lock into place in B.
14
13
C
Repeat steps 11-13
for seven remaining
bottom roof panels.
A
B
x3
Snap C into A and B to form a single bottom
roof panel.
10
15
16
E
E
F
F
x2
x2
Insert E into the corresponding slots in F.
Slide E and lock into place in F.
Note:ꢀEnsure preassembled F is assembled properly.
17
18
G
Repeat steps 15-17
for seven remaining
top roof panels.
E
F
x2
Snap G into E and F to form a single top roof panel.
11
20
19
LL
GG
LL
Insert eight hand rail spindles into square hand rail
holes.
Place another hand rail (matching spindles with
square holes).
22
21
Repeat steps 19-20
for six remaining
hand rails.
Optional: After assembled, run
a band of low tack tape around
assembly. This will help hold
rails together until they are
used again.
II
HH
Insert eleven roof spindles into square lower roof rail
holes.
12
23
24
Repeat steps 22-23
for seven remaining
bottom roof railings.
HH
Optional: After assembled, run
a band of low tack tape around
assembly. This will help hold
rails together until they are
used again.
Place another lower roof rail (matching spindles with
square holes).
Note:ꢀMatch orientation of bottom of roof rail.
25
26
KK
II
KK
Insert six roof spindles into upper roof rail.
Place another upper roof rail (matching roof
spindles with square holes).
Note:ꢀMatch orientation of bottom roof rail.
13
28
27
Repeat steps 25-26
for seven remaining
upper roof railings.
Y
Optional: After assembled, run
a band of low tack tape around
assembly. This will help hold
rails together until they are
used again.
BB
Snap lower rafter hub connector into place at angled
end of lower roof rafter.
29
30
U
X
T
S
BB
1
2
Snap center hub spacer into lower roof rafter hub
connector. Add roof support post to lower roof rafter.
Snap upper rafter connector into place on angled side
of upper roof rafter.
14
32
31
x2
J
2
L
1
Snap upper rafter connector onto center hub spacer.
Slide upper roof rafter into place over roof support post
on lower roof rafter.
Secure roof support posts to upper and lower roof
rafters using screws and screw caps.
Note: Make sure you go through the roof support post.
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Before starting
gazebo assembly,
allow adequate time
(about 6 hours).
Repeat steps 28-32
for seven remaining
roof rafters.
15
Gazebo Assembly
Note: Verify post assembly orientation (see Step 9).
34
35
Q
O
x6
P
Inside
of gazebo
AA
Doorwa
Place left and right doorway PVC posts over steel
posts, making sure that hand rail holes face away from
doorway.
Place the six other PVC posts over remaining steel
posts.
37
36
1-1/2”
J
1”
x16
x16
Predrill two 1/8” holes through PVC posts and into
Secure all posts with screws in pilot holes.
steel posts (both flat sides of steel posts). Make sure
to take into account the “Z” shape of steel post when
drilling hole on opposite side of PVC posts.
16
39
38
For steps 40-45 have one
person stand on an 8’
ladder in the middle of
foundation and another
person on a 6’ ladder next
to the PVC post you are
working with. The extra
height will make it easier to
assemble parts.
W
x8
Slide one post collar over each post.
41
40
Z
Z
Slide opposite rafter assembly up through PVC post notch
and into position. Secure with two dowel pins. (If necessary,
use a rubber mallet to ensure tips of dowel pins exit other
side of PVC post.) Make sure to support rafters ather
assembling.
Slide one rafter assembly up through PVC post notch
and into postion. Secure with two dowel pins. (If
necessary, use a rubber mallet to ensure tips of dowel
pins exit other side of PVC post.) The person on 8’
ladder will need to support rafter assembly.
17
42
43
Repeat steps 40-42
for two perpendicular
rafter assemblies.
V
Snap bottom hub connector onto rafter connectors.
Note:ꢀThe hub connector will only engage on
alternating rafter assemblies.
44
45
Repeat step 44
for remaining three
rafter assemblies.
Z
Lift fifth rafter assembly 6” above installed rafters.
Slide connector down into place along grooves.
Secure lower end of rafter with two dowel pins. (If
necessary, use a rubber mallet to ensure tips of pins
exit other side of PVC post).
18
46
47
M
I
1
K
M
2
3
Thread turnbuckle cable through the upper most
dowel pins, between posts and rafters (to stabilize
assembly).
Loop cable through turnbuckle eyelet. Put clamp on
cable. Use wrench to tighten nuts.
48
49
K
1
M
1
I
2
I
2
Put clamp on remaining end of cable. Use wrench to
tighten nuts.
Standing on a ladder, push bottom hub connector up.
Place loop cable around turnbuckle hook. Tighten
turnbuckle to take up slack. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
TURNBUCKLE.
1ꢀ
50
51
R
1
111”
Check that the distance from the bottom hub
connector to the floor is 111”. If necessary, adjust
turnbuckle. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN
TURNBUCKLE.
Using a rubber mallet, attach top cap onto upper roof
rafter connectors.
53
52
NN
Repeat step 52
for remaining
seven upper roof
fascia boards.
Insert one upper roof fascia board between upper roof
rafters.
20
54
55
1
J
2
Predrill 1/8” holes and screw the upper roof panel to
the fascia board.
Take one pre-assembled upper roof panel and slide
over fascia boards along rafter groove and under top
cap. Make sure roof panel is fully engaged on inside of
fascia boards.
57
56
Repeat steps 53-55
for remaining seven
top roof fascia boards.
1
EE
DO NOT proceed to
next step until step 56
is complete.
Snap one roof weather strip 3/4 of the way up on upper
roof rafter. Slide up under top cap until flush with end
of upper roof rafters.
21
58
59
Repeat step 57
for remaining seven
weather strips.
DD
x8
Snap one upper roof end cap onto end of each upper
roof rafter.
60
61
Repeat step 60
for remaining seven
upper roof railings.
x8
Insert one pre-assembled upper roof railing between
roof support posts. (Ensure rails are centered.)
22
63
62
MM
N
x32
Insert roof railing plugs into pre-drilled holes (top and
bottom) of upper roof railings (four per rail).
Insert doorway lower roof fascia board into place
between doorway posts.
64
65
1
2
J
Take one pre-assembled lower roof panel and slide
over lower fascia board along the rafter groove. Make
sure lower roof panel is fully engaged on inside of
lower fascia boards.
Predrill 1/8” holes and screw the lower roof panel to
the lower fascia board.
23
67
66
Repeat steps 63-65
for remaining seven
lower roof fascia boards
and lower roof panels.
1
EE
DO NOT proceed to
next step until step 66
is complete.
2
Snap one roof weather strip 3/4 of the way up on lower
roof rafter. Slide up until flush.
69
68
Repeat step 67
for remaining seven
weather strips.
CC
x8
Snap one lower roof end caps onto lower rafters.
Repeat for remaining seven lower roof rafters.
24
70
71
Repeat step 70
for remaining
seven lower roof rails.
Insert one pre-assembled lower roof railing between
each roof support post. (Ensure rails are centered.)
72
73
N
I
2
x32
Insert roof railing plugs into pre-drilled holes (top and
bottom) of lower roof railings. (Four per rail).
If necessary, finish tightening turnbuckle cable to
secure complete upper assembly. Using a wire cutter
or hacksaw, cut off excess cable beyond clamp.
25
75
74
Repeat step 74
for remaining
six hand rails.
Starting at one side of the doorway, insert one side of
one preassembled hand rail into notches in PVC post.
Insert remaining side of hand rail and center between
PVC posts.
76
77
J
L
x2
x2
L
J
Center hand rail and make sure spindles are vertical.
Secure lower handrails using two screws and screw caps
per section (top side of bottom hand rail—one per side).
Place screws and screw caps as close to PVC post as
possible where the hand rail meets the PVC post.
Center hand rail and make sure spindles are vertical.
Secure upper handrails using two screws and screw caps
per section (underside of top hand rail—one per side).
Place screws and screw caps as close to PVC post as
possible where the hand rail meets the PVC post.
26
78
Repeat steps 76-77
for remaining
hand rails.
Complete.
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Warranty
Suncast® Corporation, 701 North Kirk Road, Batavia, Illinois 60510 (Manufacturer) warrants to the original purchas-
er only that the enclosed product is free from material and workmanship defects under normal, household use at
time of purchase. Defective product or part must be returned, freight prepaid, to the Manufacturer’s address (Atten-
tion: Parts Department) along with proof of purchase. Upon receipt of the aforesaid, the defective product or part
will be repaired or replaced at the option of the Manufacturer without charge to the original purchaser and returned
to the customer freight collect.
This limited warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, commercial use, alteration,
operation not in accordance with instruction or repairs made or attempted by unauthorized persons.
This limited warranty applies only to the product enclosed and does not apply to accessory parts.
THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED SOLELY TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART AND THE MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN MATERIAL
OR WORKMANSHIP OR FROM THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or a limitation of how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Factory Repairs
Repair service and assembly assistance are available direct from the factory, not from the place of purchase. If this
product requires repair, please call or write us. Warranty repair parts are sent out free of charge. If the product is out
of warranty, we will inform you of the charges prior to sending out the parts. VISA and MasterCard are accepted on
phone orders. For assembly or replacement parts information:
Replacement Parts
Suncast Corporation
701 North Kirk Road
Batavia, IL 60510
Outside Illinois, but within North America
800-846-2345
24 hour service / 7 days a week
Within Illinois, or outside North America
630-87ꢀ-2050
email: [email protected]
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