BEFORE YOU START, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
• When
selecting a site,
choose an area that is firm and level yet allows drainage away from the site.
• Although this shed when installed according to instructions, is designed to withstand greater wind loads than
other conventional sheds,
do not install it in areas subject to high winds or erect on a windy day.
Any
building left partially constructed may be seriously damaged if left in this state. It is your responsibility to safely
and securely anchor the shed, having regard to the windiest conditions in the area. The shed could possibly blow
away causing damage and possible injury if not properly attached to the ground foundation.
•
Do not backfill
against the walls or base of the shed as this will cause corrosion and void the warranty.
• The
prevention of condensation
inside the shed will assist in keeping the contents dry as well as minimising any
possible corrosion of the shed itself, the following hints may prove useful.
There is always dampness in soil, and this may rise into the shed if there is no barrier. A heavy duty polythene
sheet may be placed under the concrete slab to prevent evaporation into the shed, (illustrated in Step A).
Seal the space between the bottom frame and the concrete slab with a mastic (except at the front corners) which
does not completely dry out. The front corners are not sealed to enable drainage out of the ends of the front base
rail.
If condensation still presents a problem, panels of polystyrene (5cm thick) may be glued to the interior of the roof
between the supports. Use a glue that is resistant to moisture and temperature. This has the further advantage
of keeping your shed cooler on hot summer days.
• Check the labels on the packs to ensure you have the model shed you ordered and the correct number of
packs.
•
You will need a few tools,
and some extra equipment which may prove useful to make assembly faster and
easier (these are indicated in the section HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL).
All holes for screws are predrilled.
A
power screw driver or cordless drill equipped with a magnetic Philips tip will hasten assembly. Take care not to
over-tighten self-tapping screws.
• Sort, separate and identify all parts and hardware before construction. Check against the illustrations shown at
the top of each step illustrated in this manual. Pieces are labelled except for panels, check with the labelling on
the diagrams shown. Not all drawings are to scale since some have been enlarged to enable easier viewing in
comparison to other pieces.
• Since this manual is used to instruct installation of varying sizes of shed,
Labelling of Parts
in the diagrams has
been simplified as follows:
All the frame work components have the same system of part numbers but indicate different lengths, these part
numbers are stamped into the component.
e.g. Roof Beams
9 foot length =
P9
, 7 foot length =
P7,
5 foot length =
P5,
3 foot length =
P3
Therefore, in the diagrams the Roof Beam is labelled
P
.
e.g. Rear Midwall Brace
10 foot length =
G1A
, 6 foot length =
G6A
Therefore, in the diagrams the Rear Midwall Brace is labelled
G
.
A
.
• Most helpful of all, get a friend or family member to help you.
When you first unpack your shed, construction may look complicated ... but it really isn’t. Simply follow the
illustrated instructions and your Garden Shed will be erected quickly and accurately.
MODEL
(feet)
(millimetres)
(inches)
(millimetres)
(feet)
(millimetres)
63
6’ x 3’
1830 x 920
75
1930
5’7” x 2’9”
1710 x 820
65
6’ x 5’
1830 x 1540
75
1930
5’7” x 4’9”
1710 x 1440
67
6’ x 7’
1830 x 2160
75
1930
5’7” x 6’9”
1710 x 2060
69
6’ x 9’
1830 x 2780
75
1930
5’7” x 8’9”
1710 x 2680
83
8’ x 3’
2450 x 920
77
1980
7’7” x 2’9”
2330 x 820
85
8’ x 5’
2450 x 1540
77
1980
7’7” x 4’9”
2330 x 1440
87
8’ x 7’
2450 x 2160
77
1980
7’7” x 6’9”
2330 x 2060
89
8’ x 9’
2450 x 2780
77
1980
7’7” x 8’9”
2330 x 2680
103
10’ x 3’
3070 x 920
79
2030
9’8” x 2’9”
2950 x 820
105
10’ x 5’
3077 x 1540
79
2030
9’8” x 4’9”
2950 x 1440
107
10’ x 7’
3077 x 2160
79
2030
9’8” x 6’9”
2950 x 2060
109
10’ x 9’
3077 x 2780
79
2030
9’8” x 8’9”
2950 x 2680
1
THIS MANUAL WILL BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING GARDEN SHED MODEL NUMBERS
APPROX. ROOF DIMENSIONS
OVERALL HEIGHT
APPROX. BASE DIMENSIONS
INSTALLATION ADVICE
