Gabriel Ash The upright coldframe, Assembly Instructions Manual, Page: 2 / 17

We take great care in putting the various screw kits
together, and extra screws are
usually included.
However, if you encounter any screw head damage
during assembly, please contact us, and
we will
send out replacements.
Glazing Notes
Safety goggles and gloves are required when
handling glass.
Caring for Your Coldframe
•
Remove greater snow loads from lid.
•
Take precautions against snow falling down
from for instance a tree or a roof.
Secure door and windows preventing wind damage.
Cedar Wood Information
Cedar is prone to absorption of moisture to attain
balance with the surrounding atmosphere.
As a result this moisture can track to the inside of
the coldframe particularly in the areas that are
subject to the greatest weathering.
Because of the fibre structure of the cedar it will
also dry very quickly which often will leave a mark
where the extractives have been released.
These extractives are the oils naturally present in
the cedar that make it resistant to rot
.
As the wood weathers it gradually changes colour,
the first stage is the darkening of the wood as water
soluble extractives are drawn to the surface. In time
this trend reverses and the wood gradually turns
silver grey.
Insurance
Please note that insurance companies usually cover
coldframes automatically. Contact your insurance
company to confirm your cover.
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your Gabriel Ash purchase.
Please read ALL these instructions before assembly.
The assembly of your new coldframe requires no
technical knowledge. However it is important that the
assembly instructions are followed carefully.
Base Notes
It is recommended your coldframe is fixed onto a
suitable base and against a wall or fence.
The following options are available:
•
Single Brick Coarse
•
Concrete Slab
•
Solid and Level Flagstones
Fixing the Coldframe
Check that the structure is square, ensuring
dimensions across diagonals are even, before
securing to the base and wall.
When fixing the structure down to a brick plinth or
concrete base, we recommend 2 fixings through each
side panel at points that will hold firmly into the base,
i.e. into the solid brick rather than the brick joints.
Use a 9mm HSS drill bit to drill through the timber cill.
Drill into the brick, concrete or flagstones using an 8 x
150mm masonry drill to a depth of 110mm from the
top.
Using four of screw type SC057 and FX200 supplied,
fix the structure to the base.
Assembly
When fixing many of the components to the timber
panels, pre drilled holes can be found to correctly
locate fixings.
Your Gabriel Ash product is constructed using only the best
grade of Western Red Cedar, which is a unique timber, with
unique properties.
Naturally occurring extractives in the wood make it very
resistant to fungal decay and insect attack. However, these
natural preservatives also have a very corrosive effect on
some metals.
For this this reason, only solid brass or stainless steel fixings
should be used, which are supplied in the assembly kit.
Any other screw types i.e. zinc plated or yellow passivated
will over time corrode and must NOT be used.
Unfortunately, both brass and stainless steel fixings are
relatively soft in comparison to other screw types, so it is
essential that good fitting screwdriver bits of the correct
type and size are used to prevent damage to the screw
heads.
All Gabriel Ash products use pozidriv screws of 2 sizes. Most
fixings are PZ 2, and depending on your product, a few may
be PZ 3
Please note that the fixings are POZI head, and not Philips
head and the correct bits must be used - PZ 2 or PZ 3.
Generally, because cedar is a softwood of low density,
driving a fixing into it is usually easy. We advise the use of a
small battery powered drill/driver. When using battery tools,
good technique is essential. Have it set on a slow speed, and
always ensure that the bit is located properly in the screw
head and is in line with the screw. However, if at any time
you encounter difficulty driving a screw home, remove it
before the screw head is damaged and drill a small pilot
hole, before re-fixing.