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Step 6
Assemble Lid
See fig. 8 and fig. 14
• Predrill and fasten the (H) cross-support rails using
to the (I) top outer rails using (M) fasteners.
• Place your two outer (J) boards 3/4" offset from the
(I) top outer rails. Predrill your (I) rails and fasten
using (M) fasteners.
• Equally space your three inner (J) boards in between
the two fastened (J) boards. Predrill your (H) cross-
support rails and fasten using (M) fasteners.
• Test fit assembled lid on top of assembled box.
Make adjustments as needed.
fig. 8
K
L
I
J
H
Step 7
Attach Lid to Base
See fig. 9 and fig. 15
• Attach your (K) continuous hinge to your assembled
lid using provided fasteners. Place and fasten to the
box base.
• Attach the lid to the box using K) continuous hinge.
•
Note:
When fastening (K) continuous hinge, ensure
top (F) board is flush with top (D) rail.
Optional
:
• You may add (O) chain from the box base to
assembled lid with two (M) fasteners. Attach the chain
from (A) frame side rail and corresponding (H) frame
cross-support rail.
• Insert (L) 55 gallon tote into box. There should be
ample room on all sides to accommodate for opening
and closing the tote without removing it from the box.
fig. 9
O
Step 8
Cleanup and Disposal
See fig. 10 and fig. 16
• If desired, use a sander to remove any ink stamps
from your lumber using sandpaper or a sander.
• Dispose of any unused lumber properly. Follow
ProWood disposal guidelines.
• Apply a water sealer to your finished product once
per year or as needed.
fig. 10
F