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IMPORTANT

 

If you purchased an 8’x12’ Garden in a Box go to Page 2 for Assembly Manual. 

 

If you purchased an 8’x16’ Garden in a Box go to Page 16 for Assembly Manual.

8’x12’ Garden in a Box 

and

 

8’x16’ Garden in a Box 

Assembly Manual

 

Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435

8’x12’ Garden in a Box - Base Kit + 1 Extension

8’x16’ Garden in a Box - Base Kit + 2 Extensions

If you ordered an 

8’x12’ Garden in a Box

, you will receive 

1 - 4ft Extension Box

If you ordered an 

8’x16’ Garden in a Box

, you will receive 

2 - 4ft Extension Boxes

 
The 

Base Kit

 is contained in 

Boxes 1 - 3

.

Revision  #1.0 

April 27, 2021

In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today 
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your  
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,  
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be  
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period. 

Summary of Contents for 8x12 Garden in a Box

Page 1: ... a Box Base Kit 2 Extensions If you ordered an 8 x12 Garden in a Box you will receive 1 4ft Extension Box If you ordered an 8 x16 Garden in a Box you will receive 2 4ft Extension Boxes The Base Kit is contained in Boxes 1 3 Revision 1 0 April 27 2021 In the event of a missing or broken piece simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line 1 888 658 1658 within 30 days of the delivery of...

Page 2: ...grace period Garden in a Box Dimensions A Height 33 1 2 B Outside Width 92 C Outside Depth 141 D Height to Bottom of Screen 21 1 2 E Door Width 30 5 8 F Length of Inner Panel Sections 107 1 4 Estimated Assembly Time for the Garden in a Box 5 Hours Thank you for purchasing a 8 x 12 Garden in a Box Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly Safety Points and Other Consideration...

Page 3: ...t for 8 x12 Garden in a Box 2 1 2 Square Drive Bit Hardware Kit Provided Safety Glasses Work Gloves Safety Equipment Required Not Provided Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Level Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 Drill Bit Parts List 2 Black Barrel Bolt x 1 pc x 122 pcs x 90 pcs x 1 pc 1 x 120 pcs Bracket x 28 pcs Shovel Black Headed Screw 3 4 x 24 pcs Plastic Hinges x 2 pcs Wood Clamp To prevent soil se...

Page 4: ...il and the sand base beneath the Garden will not be necessary Consider lining the Garden with landscape fabric to prevent soil from seeping out Twenty inches of soil should be plenty for most types of vegetables and flowers Please check growing instructions for root depths prior to planting Once the Garden is Assembled Add Soil Use a quality soil ideal for growing vegetables for the top 12 inches ...

Page 5: ...s flush at top and sides When aligned attach frames together at top with 1 2 1 2 Screw Use Wood Clamp to hold frames together Pre drill rear frame first with 1 8 diameter bit to prevent wood from splitting 2 1 2 Screw A S i d e A Rear A Side A Rear Frames even Note There is no difference between Parts B and C until later in the assembly manual when one will be used as a Door D o o r P a n e l F r ...

Page 6: ...litting 4 Position and attach 2nd Rear Panel Part A together making sure both rear frames are aligned at top and sides Use 2 2 1 2 Screws in the upper screen frame area as illustrated to the right From the inside angle screw 3 2 1 2 Screws into panel framing to secure completely Use Wood Clamp to hold panels tight together while screwing and pre drill first to prevent wood from splitting Inside A ...

Page 7: ...cond Side Panel Part A as per Step 2 Use 5 2 1 2 Screws to secure 3 2 1 2 Screws on inside A Side A Side A Rear A Rear 6 Align and attach the third and fourth Side Panel Part A as per Step 4 Use 5 2 1 2 Screws to secure A Side A Side A Side A R e a r Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly A Side ...

Page 8: ... attach Front Panel Part B 30 5 8 wide to side panel with 5 2 1 2 Screws as per Step 2 8 Align and attach remaining Side Panels Part A and Front Panel Part B as per Steps 2 3 4 Attach with 5 2 1 2 Screws per panel B Front B Front A Side A S i d e B Front A Side C Door A Side B Front A Side A Side ...

Page 9: ...g D Interior D I n t e r i o r B Front Interior Panel framing flush with Front Panel Framing B Front B Front In te r io r fr a m e Panel Siding is offset on framing Orientate offset to the inside 11 Align and attach framing of 3 Interior Panels Part D and 1 Wide Interior Panel Part DD as per Steps 9 10 Angle screw panels together with 3 2 1 2 Screws from the inside DD Interior D Interior P an el F...

Page 10: ...10 12 Align and attach 5th Interior Panel Part D between frames of attached Interior panels Attach with 3 2 1 2 Screws per corner 6 screws in total D Interior 2 1 2 Screws Wall construction is now complete Do not add soil until structural ribs are installed in Steps 13 18 D Interior ...

Page 11: ... so plate and frame are flush at bottom Complete both sides Part E Bed Rib Connection Plates Part F Bed Rib Frame 2 1 2 screw 14 Locate L Brackets in hardware kit Four brackets are required for completion of each rib section 6 smaller and 1 larger rib sections need assembly Position brackets in each corner and secure with 4 1 Screws per bracket Pre drill first with 1 8 bit to prevent wood from spl...

Page 12: ...Important Do not over screw Complete both sides 18 Lift and center completed longer Bed Rib Frame on rear and end interior panels Align with bottom of panels Secure with 6 2 Screws per plate Important Do not over screw Flush with bottom 6 2 Screws 17 Complete remaining short Bed Rib Frames 5 as per Step 16 Note that connection plate is offset from inner panel joint Do not align connection plate on...

Page 13: ... first to prevent wood from splitting 21 Attach Black Barrel Bolt male and female pieces to door and front wall panel frame with 6 3 4 Black Headed Screws Pre drill first to prevent wood from splitting Do a dry run first to confirm fit before attaching On inside of Interior panel frame attach Door Stop H 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 4 with 2 1 centered vertically on frame Screen to inside 3 3 4 Black Headed Scre...

Page 14: ...ssembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions statements or actions Canadian Address 9393 287th Street Maple Ridge British Columbia Canada V2W 1L...

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Page 16: ...to identify all the parts prior to assembly Safety Points and Other Considerations Please follow this instruction manual when assembling your Garden in a Box and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes Please use Safety Eyewear and Gloves while Assembling Be sure to read and follow all operating instructions for any tools used during assembly Remember NO SAW CUTTING IS REQUIRED A B F D E...

Page 17: ...rk Gloves Safety Equipment Required Not Provided Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Level Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 Drill Bit Parts List 2 Black Barrel Bolt x 1 pc x 162 pcs x 118 pcs x 1 pc 1 x 156 pcs Bracket x 36 pcs Shovel Black Headed Screw 3 4 x 24 pcs Plastic Hinges x 2 pcs Wood Clamp To prevent soil seepage and extend the life of your garden bed we recommend you line the inner walls with l...

Page 18: ...rden with landscape fabric to prevent soil from seeping out Twenty inches of soil should be plenty for most types of vegetables and flowers Please check growing instructions for root depths prior to planting Once the Garden is Assembled Add Soil Use a quality soil ideal for growing vegetables for the top 12 inches approximately 4 cubic yards or 38 42 wheelbarrows Any soil is suitable for the botto...

Page 19: ...1 2 1 2 Screw Use Wood Clamp to hold frames together Pre drill rear frame first with 1 8 diameter bit to prevent wood from splitting 2 1 2 Screw F r o n t C B A R e a r B A R e a r A Side A Side A S i d e A Rear A Side A Rear Before positioning panels lay out footprint and level ground perimeter If possible dig a small trench and backfill with 1 or 2 inches of sand Sand will make it easier to leve...

Page 20: ...ames are aligned at top and sides Use 2 2 1 2 Screws in the upper screen frame area as illustrated to the right From the inside angle screw 3 2 1 2 Screws into panel framing to secure completely Use Wood Clamp to hold panels tight together while screwing and pre drill first to prevent wood from splitting Inside A R e a r 3 2 1 2 screws Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly Outdoor Livin...

Page 21: ...A Side A Side A Rear A Rear 6 Align and attach the third and fourth Side Panel Part A as per Step 4 Use 5 2 1 2 Screws to secure A Side A S i d e A Side A Rear Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly A S i d e A S i d e Outdoor Living Today www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 21 ...

Page 22: ... Align and attach remaining Side Panels Part A and Front Panel Part B as per Steps 2 3 4 Attach with 5 2 1 2 Screws per panel B Front B Front A Side A S i d e B Front A Side C Door A Side B Front A Side A Side A Side Outdoor Living Today www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...ith Front Panel Framing B Front B Front In te r io r fr a m e Panel Siding is offset on framing Orientate offset to the inside P an el Fr am in g Flush 11 Align and attach framing of Part D and Part DD Panels as per Steps 9 10 Angle screw panels together with 3 2 1 2 Screws from the inside DD Interior D Interior DD Interior inside 2 1 2 Screws 10 Align and attach framing of Wide Interior Panel Par...

Page 24: ...nterior 2 1 2 Screws 12 Align and attach final side Interior Panels Part D as per Step 10 Angle screw panels together with 3 2 1 2 Screws from the inside D Interior D Interior Wall construction is now complete Do not add soil until structural ribs are installed in Steps 14 19 Outdoor Living Today www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 24 ...

Page 25: ... Plates Part F Bed Rib Frame 2 1 2 screw 15 Locate L Brackets in hardware kit Four brackets are required for completion of each rib section 8 smaller and 1 larger rib sections need assembly Position brackets in each corner and secure with 4 1 Screws per bracket Pre drill first with 1 8 bit to prevent wood from splitting 1 screws Complete 4 Brackets Larger Rib Section with Part G frames 16 Complete...

Page 26: ...me on rear and end interior panels Align with bottom of panels Secure with 6 2 Screws per plate Important Do not over screw Flush with bottom Note that connection plate is offset from inner panel joint Do not align connection plate on vertical wall framing Offset as shown 18 Complete remaining short Bed Rib Frames 7 as per Step 17 6 2 Screws Connection plate is aligned with panel joint on rear of ...

Page 27: ...ces to door and front wall panel frame with 6 3 4 Black Headed Screws Pre drill first to prevent wood from splitting Do a dry run first to confirm fit before attaching On inside of Interior panel frame attach Door Stop H 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 4 with 2 1 centered vertically on frame Screen to inside 3 3 4 Black Headed Screws Orientate Hinge so counter sunk holes are to the outside C Door Door Stop H D Inte...

Page 28: ...pyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials No material may be modified edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions statements or actions Canadian Address 9393 287th Street Maple Ridge British Columbia Canada V2W 1L1 United States Address P O Box 96 Sumas Washington USA 98295 We strongly recomme...

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