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STEP 1

ASSEMBLY STEPS: Hive Boxes

STACK HIVE

S1

 (x2)

Hive Box (Assembled 

by you)

S2

 (x20)

Frame with Foundation 

(Assembled by you)

S3

 (x1)

Inner Cover

S4

 (x1)

Bottom Board

S5

 (x1)

Outer Cover/Telescoping 

Cover

S6

 (x1)

Queen Excluder

Matching boards should be 

across from one another. 

Make sure all 4 handles are 

facing out and towards the top.

PACKAGE CONTENTS (Continued)

Option A: Assembling Without Nails

After gathering the tools and package contents, dry fit the 2 side panels and 2 

end panels

 (B1 & B2) 

together to make a box. Use a hammer and block or rubber 

mallet to secure tightly. As the wood can expand and contract with shipping, some 

filing may be needed to align the dovetails.

Summary of Contents for BEE-HV01

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Page 2: ...ion please call a qualified technician Check carefully to make sure there are no missing or defective parts Improper installation may cause damage or serious injury Do not use this product for any purpose that is not explicitly specified in this manual and do not exceed weight capacity We cannot be liable for damage or injury caused by improper mounting incorrect assembly or inappropriate use WARN...

Page 3: ...ds should be across from one another Make sure all 4 handles are facing out and towards the top PACKAGE CONTENTS Continued Option A Assembling Without Nails After gathering the tools and package contents dry fit the 2 side panels and 2 end panels B1 B2 together to make a box Use a hammer and block or rubber mallet to secure tightly As the wood can expand and contract with shipping some filing may ...

Page 4: ...p Bar End Panel The wedge comb guide faces down and the sides face each other FOR MEDIUM BOX 6 nails per Box Corner 24 total FOR DEEP BOX 9 nails per box corner 36 total OPTION 2 Assembling With Nails The super can be nailed together but is not re quired Pre drill holes in the center of each leg of the pre cut joint to prevent wood splitting Then hammer in one nail B3 at a time Check to make sure ...

Page 5: ...frame Push down until the fit is snug Bottom Bar View from Bottom STEP 4 Place two gray nails F3 at one end of the top bar spaced evenly and hammer into the end panels Hammer another two gray nails on the opposite end of the top frame bar in same manner Aerial View of Top Bar with 2 long nails nailed down into side panels Side View of Top Bar with 2 long nails nailed down into side panels ...

Page 6: ...l on the opposite end of the bottom bar in the same manner This will ensure that the frame will not pull apart until it is glued in by the bees with propolis Side View of Bottom Bar with 2 long nails nailed down into side panels Aerial View of Bottom Bar with 2 long nails nailed down into side panels Optional Step Hammer the bottom board to the bottom of the deep box using spare nails left in the ...

Page 7: ...o leave room for an entrance reducer if used 2 Deep Box w Frames Inside 3 Queen Excluder 4 Medium Box w the Frames Inside 5 Inner Cover 6 Outer Cover Telescoping Cover SUGGESTION Coat the exterior wood with chemical free Tung oil or prime and paint the exterior surfaces Leave the interior untreated This will protect hive from weather and ensures longevity of use Outer Cover Telescoping Cover Inner...

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