Installation manual
– English
It is not allowed to cover the product with lacquer or paint on which surface the flame spread
rate is higher than 20mm/s.
Depending on the specificity of a Product (wooden house, glued laminated timber product or other
finished wooden product), the Product should be maintained as follows for the warranty provided on the
Product to remain in effect:
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A wooden Product should be treated with a wood preservative and then regularly painted as this
significantly prolongs the life of the Product (protects wood from both moisture and UV radiation). A
wooden product (in the case of wooden house including doors and windows) should be repainted
with a generally recognised paint specifically intended for wood within 4 weeks of the assembly and
installation (erection of the walls) at the latest. Whereas dip treated products (including cabins) are
expected to become painted at least within 6 months from assembly and installation. Both first
painting and repainting should follow the specifications and advice provided by the manufacturer of
the paint.
When painting, use high quality tools and paints, follow the paint application manual and
manufacturer’s safety and usage instructions. Never paint a surface in strong sunlight or rainy
weather. Consult a specialist regarding paints suitable for unprocessed softwood and follow the
paint manufacturer
’s instructions.
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The Product should be protected from damage caused by people, animals or plants (hits, scratches,
damage caused by pressurised water or roots of plants, etc.).
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Any holes in the Product caused by pith knots should be filled with suitable filler material for wood.
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We recommend that you inspect the Product thoroughly once every six months.
For wooden houses special attention shall be paid in addition in the following points:
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Wooden house doors and windows need to be processed with a wood impregnation agent, inside
and outside! Otherwise the doors and windows can become twisted.
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Floor boards should be covered in advance with a colourless wood impregnation agent, especially
the bottom sides of the boards, to which one will no longer have access when the house is
assembled. Only this will prevent moisture penetration.
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Roof needs to be covered with covering material suitable for local weather conditions. Roofing felt
that is included in the packages of some products is not a final product but only an underlayer.
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Roofing should be checked regularly for leaks. Eliminate leaks as you find them to prevent rainwater
from damaging the roof and other wooden parts of the product. T
he “cold” roof construction should
be checked for the adequacy of ridge airing.
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When choosing the location for a wooden house, it is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that
the Product is not exposed to extreme weather conditions (heavy snow or strong winds), otherwise
the Product must be fixed to the subsoil (e.g. by anchors) and snow needs to be pushed off regularly.
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During at least the first three years, adjustable bolt down post supports and threaded rods of the
wooden house (if they are part of the Product) should be tightened or loosened as necessary.
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In lengthy periods of dry weather wood can shrink and the screw/bolt spots attachments can become
weak. Conduct regular checks and tighten the screws/bolts as necessary (no less frequently than 6
month)! Otherwise the product may become dangerous.
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The suitability of the base material, corrosion of accessories and rotting of wooden parts should be
checked once a year. Moving parts must be oiled and worn and/or defective parts should be
replaced with parts provided by the manufacturer.
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Be especially attentive when checking barrier and door attachments.
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Adequate ventilation should be ensured for strip foundation or closed perimeter pillar foundation.
Preservation of documents and data.
The Buyer is required to keep all documents accompanying the
Product (incl. invoice, delivery note, CMR, assembly manual with inspection sheet) and to ensure that
the unique identification number of the Product is preserved (the identification number is indicated on
the label of the Product’s packaging and on cover page of the assembly manual). The Seller has the
right to require the Buyer to append these documents to any complaint. Failure to provide these
documents will invalidate a complaint or warranty claim.
