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1.  Screw the roof rails and gables together (using the 

square drive bit and square drive screws) as shown.

•  The Flow logos face toward the outside. 
•  Match the slope of the rails with the slope of the 

gable. The angle should align at both ends.  

•  The roof rail end that aligns with the rear gable 

(shorter gable) has a second cut out to allow space 

for the key access cover once assembled.

2.  Check the roof is square prior to affixing the shingle 

panels. 

•  Hint: You can use the inner cover and some packing 

material to hold it square while you affix the 

shingles. 

3.  To affix the roof shingles, place them so that 

the underside of the panels match with the roof 

alignments on the gables.

4.  Line up the holes in the shingle panels with the roof 

gables. The roof overhangs the front and rear gables 

by 27mm (1.06 inches). Use the roof alignment block 

to measure this overhang

5.  Check once again that the roof assembly is square 

and that the holes in the shingles are correctly aligned 

with the gable ends. Screw the shingles into position 

(square drive bit and square drive screws).

•  Take care with this stage to make sure the screws 

are positioned square to the shingle and run into the 

gable (so they don’t break through).  

6.  Line up the ridge cap with the roof shingles. Screw the 

ridge cap down as shown.

7.  To secure the roof, locate the two brass wing screws. 

Screw into the pilot holes in the side rails. These can 

be used to secure your roof in high wind areas. 

PARTS

ASSEMBLY

ROOF ASSEMBLY - CEDAR & PAULOWNIA 6 FRAME

1 x front gable – tall

1 x rear gable – short

1 x ridge cap

1 x left side & 1 x right side rail

ROOF SCREW PACK  – ACTUAL SIZE

17 x square drive screws

2 x brass wing screws

2 x shingle panels

roof 

alignment 

block

drive 

shingle 

screws on 

slight 

angle

1.  Screw the roof rails and gables together (using the 

square drive bit and square drive screws) as shown.

•  The Flow logos face toward the outside. 
•  Match the slope of the rails with the slope of the 

gable. The angle should align at both ends.  

•  The roof rail end that aligns with the rear gable 

(shorter gable) has a second cut out to allow space 
for the key access cover once assembled.

2.  Check the roof is square prior to affixing the shingle 

panels. 

•  Hint: You can use the inner cover and some packing 

material to hold it square while you affix the 
shingles. 

3.  To affix the roof shingles, place them so that 

the underside of the panels match with the roof 
alignments on the gables.

4.  Line up the holes in the shingle panels with the roof 

gables. The roof overhangs the front and rear gables 
by 27mm (1.06 inches). Use the roof alignment block 
to measure this overhang

5.  Check once again that the roof assembly is square and 

that the holes in the shingles are correctly aligned with 
the gable ends. Screw the bottom shingle into position 
first (square drive bit and square drive screws), then 
apply some wood glue to the join between the two 
roof shingles to create a good weather barrier, before 
affixing the top shingle.

•  Take care with this stage to make sure the screws 

are positioned square to the shingle and run into the 
gable (so they don’t break through).  

6.  Line up the ridge cap with the roof shingles. Screw the 

ridge cap down as shown.

7.  To secure the roof, locate the two brass wing screws. 

Screw into the pilot holes in the side rails. These can 
be used to secure your roof in high wind areas. 

PARTS

ASSEMBLY

ROOF ASSEMBLY - ARAUCARIA 6 FRAME

1 x front gable – tall

1 x rear gable – short

1 x ridge cap

1 x left side & 1 x right side rail

ROOF SCREW PACK  – ACTUAL SIZE

17 x square drive screws

2 x brass wing screws

4 x shingle panels

drive 

shingle 

screws on 

slight 

angle

roof 

alignment 

block

Summary of Contents for HIVE 2

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY GUIDE If we look after the bees they will look after us and the honey really is an amazing bonus AUSTRALIAN MADE FLOW HIVE 2 CEDAR 6 7 FRAME PAULOWNIA 6 FRAME ARAUCARIA 6 7 FRAME FLOW HIVE 2...

Page 2: ...ents to ensure that your assembly goes smoothly To assist you in identifying the parts for each of the major components we have included a pictorial guide at the beginning of each set of instructions...

Page 3: ...The brood box end panels can be distinguished from the Flow Super front panel by the inclusion of an extra set of pilot holes on the finger joints see images below The Flow Super side panels can be e...

Page 4: ...olony is well established in the brood box Timber is a natural product and will expand and contract in different climate conditions Don t be alarmed if you have extra screws and hardware as we have in...

Page 5: ...e shingle screws on slight angle 1 Screw the roof rails and gables together using the square drive bit and square drive screws as shown The Flow logos face toward the outside Match the slope of the ra...

Page 6: ...logos face toward the outside Match the slope of the rails with the slope of the gable The angle should align at both ends The roof rail end that aligns with the rear gable shorter gable has a second...

Page 7: ...e You may wish to apply a suitable timber finish before installing windows and latches 6 Remove protective plastic film from both sides of the observation windows and line up with the 6 pilot holes At...

Page 8: ...ogether in the centre of the box with any extra space spread evenly across both outside edges 1 Dry fit the 2 brood box side panels and 2 brood box end panels together as shown If finger joints are ti...

Page 9: ...nd use the assembly tool and square drive bit to secure your base square drive screws Take care to stop when the head is almost flush with the wood surface If using a drill be careful not to overtight...

Page 10: ...ersink facing outward against the shelf bracket and attach to the vertical edge as shown Phillips head screws and Phillips head driver bit 2 Make sure the large hole on the bracket mount goes at the b...

Page 11: ...imal honey harvesting You can adjust the front height of your hive to create the optimal slope for harvesting by either attaching the supplied footblocks or optional leg kit to the base The inbuilt sp...

Page 12: ...s a good indication the honey is ready for harvest For more hints on capping and harvesting visit our Beginner Beekeeping Series at www honeyflow com beginner videos Attach your harvesting shelf brack...

Page 13: ...VIDEOS BEGINNER VIDEOS MEET THE BEEKEEPER honeyflow com assembly honeyflow com beginner videos honeyflow com mtb BEE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY For beekeeping info and assembly instructions go to www hone...

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