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Lift the four columns

Lift the four columns onto the anchor studs — two installers per column.

Lift the four columns — illustration
Fig. 02 — Lift the four columns

SUB-STEPS

  1. 1Lift each column and lower it onto the corresponding anchor plate.
  2. 2Align the base holes with the M12 studs.
  3. 3Insert washers and nuts loosely at all four corners.
  4. 4Check column plumb in both directions.
  5. 5Add shims where required and tighten progressively.
  6. 6Confirm all columns are aligned before continuing.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Column profile: PN-CL-120
  • Section: 120 x 120 mm
  • Fastener: M12 washer + nut set
  • Plumb tolerance: ±2 mm / m
  • Applicable to: 4 columns

TIP

Use temporary braces or a second installer to hold the column plumb while the nuts are engaged.

WATCH OUT

Do not fully torque base nuts until the beam frame is assembled.

TOOLS

Soft sling, spirit level, torque wrench, shim plates

TIME

25 min

About step 2 of the Luxa Sereno 700 installation

Lift the four columns · FOUNDATION · 8 step · Luxa Sereno 700 (bioclimatic pergola)

Lift the four columns onto the anchor studs — two installers per column.

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