Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsSamsGazebos ManualsGarden Bridges4 ft. Japanese Wood Garden Moon Bridge with Arched Railings - Treated

4’ Bridge Assembly Instructions

Hardware (4 lag bolts, 2 large, 3 medium, 36 small screws) is also included.

Thank you for purchasing a SamsGazebos

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garden bridge.

Assembling this bridge kit may take 45 minutes with a cordless screw driver.

Please work on a clean level floor for the best result.

Remove the wrapping material, prepare the tools, and lay out the parts before assem-

bling the bridge in order to save you time and effort.

Each kit is custom built with pilot holes for your convenience.

This product is treated with oil-based semi-transparent wood preservative and ready

to finish to your liking.

Tools you need

 Cordless Screw Driver or Screw Driver(+)

 Socket Wrench

 Hammer

 Knife

 Work Gloves (optional)

Please wash your hands after handling.

2 Rails

8 Floor Boards

1 Large Floor Joist

1 Small Floor Joist

2 End Frames

2 End Floor Boards with Ears

Made in the USA

Summary of content (6 pages)

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4’ Bridge Assembly Instructions 2 Rails 1 Large Floor Joist 1 Small Floor Joist 8 Floor Boards 2 End Frames 2 End Floor Boards with Ears Hardware (4 lag bolts, 2 large, 3 medium, 36 small screws) is also included. Thank you for purchasing a SamsGazebos○R garden bridge. Assembling this bridge kit may take 45 minutes with a cordless screw driver. Please work on a clean level floor for the best result.
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End Frame 1. Rail Start assembling the rails and end frames. 2. Match the number for the optimal results. CAUTION: Do NOT fasten the bolt too tightly; The lag bolt could cave in and damage the post, rail, or end-frame. 4. Be sure to set the end of the rail and end frame flush (See “X”). Do the same on three other sides. 3. Fasten the rail and end frame with a lag bolt. 5. Put the small floor joist. Match the number. 2 6.
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7. Slide in the small floor joist from the bottom. Match the number. 8. Pull the rail up if the fit is tight. 9. Hammer the small floor joist from the bottom. 10. Be sure to set the both end of the small floor joist flush to the bottom of the groove for the floor boards to slide in. 11. Fasten the small floor joist with a large screw. 12. Do the same on the other side. Be sure to set the both end of the small floor joist flush with the groove for the 3 floor boards. (See 10.
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Set the end frame and large floor joist flush. 13. Put the large floor joist. Match the number. 14 . Fasten the large floor joist and the end frame with a medium screw. Do the same on the other side Match the number and turn it over to fasten it with small screws. (See 20) 15. Fasten the floor joists with a medium screw. 16. Find the end floor board with ears. Always match the tongue with groove. 17. Go to the other end.
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Fasten screws toward rails Check if the tongue and groove of each floor board properly fit before fastening the end floor board. Fasten screws straight down Fasten screws toward rails 19. Turn over the end floor board and tighten the fit. 20. Fasten the end floor boards and floor boards with small screws.
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BRIDGE INSTALLATION TIPS     It is important the bridge be as LEVEL as possible for your safety. We highly recommend you fasten the bridge with Wedge Anchors and / or Simpson L post connectors from your local Home Depot or lumber yard. For best and long-lasting results, support the bridge from underneath each post. For a residential use only. The size of a bridge (1) Example of bridge flush with the ground / path (2) Example of bridge with a step up span Min. 6” Min.