ABSCO SHEDS CYC15 Installation guide

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This kit is applicable to the following sheds:
The addition of this frame kit will increase the
wind rating of the specified sheds to
Wind rating: N3/C1 as per AS4055-2012.
Suitable for specific cyclonic regions
15151GK
15151SK
15141RK
WARNING: This shed must be anchored to a
100mm thick concrete slab with the concrete
anchors supplied.
Failure to do so will result in the shed not
having the structural integrity required to
endure a severe storms or cyclonic event.
WARNING: Doors must remain closed with
all padbolts properly secured during severe
storms or cyclonic event.
Where information conflicts with the original
non-cyclonic instruction manual, this
document is to be referenced.
View of frame kit
applied to
15151GK

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Before commencing any assembly, read through these instructions in detail to gain a thorough
understanding of assembly methods and associated details.
• Unpack the carton and carefully identify and check off all the parts against the parts described
and illustrated on "COMPONENTS PACKING LIST" pages.
• Local authority approval must be obtained prior to construction of the shed. Once you have
selected your site you will need to lodge a site plan to your local council.
• The bracing material supplied is 80 x 40 mm galvanised steel channel, similar to that used in steel
house framing. Some channels are required to be cut to specific lengths using a hacksaw.
SITE PREPARATION
• The site for the shed must be level. An uneven surface may result in misalignment of parts.
• The shed shall be erected on top of a reinforced concrete slab and anchored down appropriately.
• If using a rebated slab ensure that all frame uprights are trimmed 25mm.
TOOLS REQUIRED
SAFETY NOTES
• Some parts may have sharp edges. It is advisable to wear gloves when handling these items and
safety glasses if drilling holes. Sensible shoes are highly recommended.
• Do not erect your shed in windy conditions.
• It is highly recommended to erect the shed with two or more people.
RECOMMENDED
3mm drill bit 6mm drill bit 10mm drill bits metal & masonry

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COMPONENT PACKING LIST
FRAME PACK
QTY COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
PART
No. CHK QTY COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
PART
No. CHK
2FRONT
WALL C0660 2 DOOR STUD S1785
2BACK
WALL C1460 2 DOOR STUD EXTENSION C0400
4SIDE
WALL C1220 3 DOOR BRACE HORIZONTAL K0640
2ROOF
BRACE C1470 2 DOOR BRACE VERTICAL C1555
C Straight cut to both ends.
J20mm Tab notch on one end only
K20mm Tab notch on both ends
L45mm Lip notch on one end only
M45mm Lip notch on both ends
N20mm Tab notch + 45mm Lip notch
P20mm Tab notch + 45mm Lip notch on both ends
ROne end: 20mm Tab notch + 45mm Lip notch
SSPECIAL NOTCHING, not noted above.
FRAME SECTION IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
The first letter of the part number is used to identify the notching
type. EG. K2940, see below for reference list.
The following digits represent the overall length of the item.
EG. K2940
Part K2940 is a channel that is 2940mm long with a 20mm Tab notch
at each end.
20mm Tab
notch
45mm Lip
notch
20mm Tab
notch
+
45mm Lip
notch
4
5
4
5
2
0
2
0
2
0
C S
C
C
C
C
C
K

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COMPONENT PACKING LIST
FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES
QTY COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
PART
No. CHK QTY COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
PART
No. CHK
1INSTRUCTION
MANUAL IM 1
8G x 3/8” SELF
TAPPING SCREW
(220 PACK)
FAST001
1HINGE
6 HOLE FAST012A 8
3/16” x 1/2”
PAN HD
BOLT
FAST002
1
3mm POP
RIVET PACK
(50 PACK)
FAST009 83/16”
NYLOC NUT FAST003
8MULTIPURPOSE
BRACKET (MPB) BKT17 1
10G x 5/8” WAFER
TEK SCREW
(300 PACK)
FAST014
4
DOOR
PLATE
2 CO + 2 ZINC
CO12A 4PADBOLT FAST006
4CORNER
BRACKET BKT10 2PADBOLT HASP FAST007
1
M10 DYNABOLT
M10 NUT & BOLT
BRACKET (12 PACK)
ANCHOR
KIT 1PHILLIPS HEAD
DRIVER BIT FAST038
13MM DRILL
BIT DRILL 35 FAST033
HEX HD
TEK SCREW W/ NEO
WASHER 10-16x16mm

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INSTALL EXTRA FASTENERS
Absco sheds sheets have punched holes typically spaced at 592mm from centre to centre.
To achieve a cyclonic wind rating additional screws will need to be installed to reduce these distances.
The fastener intended at these positions is FAST001, a 10mm self tapping screw.
Pre-drill and reinforce with extra screws at 148mm centres in the following locations
B- Roof panel to wall
C- Roof panel to ridge beam - inside [Not applicable to skillion models]
G- Wall sheet to wall channel - inside
Pre-drill and reinforce with extra screws at 296mm centres in the following locations
A- All sheet-to-sheet connections
D- Wall corners
E - Roof lip to sheet
F- Sheet to channel
15151GK shown for illustrative purposes.
D
D
F
F
A
A
EB
EB
EB
BG
BG
A
EB
C

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INSTALL EXTRA FASTENERS - INTERIOR VIEW
means pre-drill 3mm hole
and fix with FAST001
D
“G” - Wall sheet to top wall channel.
Pre-drill from inside the shed through the inside face of the top channel and into the wall sheet
at 148mm centres, (every pan) and then fix with a screw. Do this on the front and back walls only.
Additional FAST001 for rear wallAdditional FAST001 for front wall.
“C” - Roof panel to ridge beam.
Pre-drill from inside the shed upward through the ridge beam and into the roof panel at 148mm
centres, (every pan) then fix with a screw. Some screws will already be in these positions, skip these.
For illustrative purposes fasteners are shown on just one side of the
ridge beam.
Repeat again to other side.

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BOXING FRAME SECTIONS
1. All frame sections have one side length of
38mm and another at 40mm.
3. Slide opposing sides together so that
each frame section fits neatly inside the
other.
5. Fix with tek screws.
Use tek screws to fix the two sections and complete a boxed frame member as shown. Make sure that
you alternate tek screw position on opposing sides of the boxed sections. Align tek screws 296mm
apart. This is approximately 2 sheet corrugations in distance. If spaced correctly the screw heads will
line up with corrugations of the sheets and will make for a flush finish against the wall or roof.
2. Slide the 38mm side into the 40mm side
as shown.
4. Apply firm pressure to each side of the
boxed section to firmly lock it into position.
NOTE:
- Only the horizontal wall frame sections are to be boxed.
- Do not screw any boxed sections until they have been correctly sized as the specific step instructs.
- Roof section, door frames and upright door studs are singular pieces.
- Use self drilling tek screws for all assembly and installation of these sections.

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USING SELF DRILLING TEK SCREWS
Self drilling tek screws are an effective means of securing components without the need to pre-drill
holes. By following these instructions you will be able to easily secure your frame kit components.
Self drilling tek screws require an electric or battery
drill for installation, Do not attempt to fasten tek
screws by hand.
If available make sure that the drill has the slow
speed and high torque settings selected.
Fit the supplied driver bit into the chuck of the drill.
Place the tek screw onto the tip of the driver and
place the tek screw into position using the weight
of the drill to prevent it from moving.
Once in position apply a moderate amount of
pressure to the drill
Start slowly, begin to drill the tek screw into the
metal.
Once the tek screw has stabilised while drilling
increase the speed until the tek screw threads ‘bite’
into the metal.

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FRAMING OVERVIEW
Frame layout for:
15151GK
15151SK
15141RK*
*Not to scale
GENERAL NOTE:
- If shed is on a rebated slab S1785 will need to be cut-to-suit rebate height.
15141RK:
- Roof brace orientation will be perpendicular to what is shown.
- Roof braces will be trimmed to 2900mm.
15151SK:
- One central roof brace is required.
C0660
K0640
BKT17
C1555
C1470
S1785
C1220
C0400
BKT17
S1785
C1220
Horizontal wall
framing is boxed.
C0400C1460
BKT10

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DOOR BRACING
2. Place door frame components on a flat
and level surface and use one tek screw at
each join.
NOTE: If the door has been completely
assembled as per original instruction manual
you will need to remove the diagonal door
braces.
3. Make sure the frame is square and fix with
a second tek screw at each join.
4. Turn frame over and repeat last step.
1. Seal any brace holes using the supplied
pop rivets, FAST007. Perform from the
outside of the door.
K0640
C1555

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5. Place the door frame against the door,
ensure that it is centred. If the door is already
fitted to the shed you may need a second
person for this step. Alternatively you can
removed the door and refit it with pop rivets.
8. Doors require additional padbolts.
predrill and fix with the following:
Vertical positions ‘B’ and ‘C’
- 1x Padbolt FAST006
- 4x nut FAST005
- 4x bolt FAST004
Horizontal position ‘D’
- 1x Padbolt FAST006
- 1x Door plate 12A
- 1x Hasp FAST007
- 6x Self tapping screws FAST001
9. Drill 10mm holes in the jamb above the
door and the channel below the door as
shown on the left.These are to align with
the vertical padbolt shafts.
DOOR BRACING
6. Use tek screws to fix the frame to the door
at every corner.
7. Continue fixing at 296mm spacings along
each frame member.
8. Install a third hinge at position ‘A’, as
shown above. This is the midway point
along the door channel and jamb. pre-drill
the holes with a 3mm drill bit and fix with 3x
FAST007 pop rivets.
A
B
D
D
C

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BRACING FOR FRONT WALL
TIP 1:
Cut two lengths of timber to 870mm. These
will act as a height reference guide and
help hold the horizontal braces. This makes
installation much simpler and more effective.
TIP 2:
Take a single piece of wood at 890mm. This
will act as a height template to mark the
drilling positions when outside the shed to
fix the internal bracing.
At the front of the shed place a horizontal
boxed section at 870mm height and tek
screw in position as shown on the right.
Make sure that the boxed section is pushed
firmly against the side wall. This will allow the
door stud to be installed later.
Now secure to the rear wall with tek screws
from outside the shed at 148mm spacings.
This is best done with two people.
C0660
Bracing installed on the front wall beside door.
Front wall
Side
wall
40mm
Door

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BRACING FOR BACK WALL
At the rear of the shed take the two frame
sections that are to be used for the back wall.
Connect them into a boxed configuration,
do not tek screw yet.
Place the unfastened boxed pieces against
the rear wall and slide them apart until they
make contact with both side walls.
It should look similar to what is shown on the
right, box them at this length.
Now secure to the rear wall with tek screws
from outside the shed at 148mm spacings.
Side wall
80mm
Back wall
Corner detail of back wall brace.
C2950
BRACING FOR SIDE WALLS
Construction for the side wall, opposite to the door, is similar to the back wall.
1. Take the two frame pieces for the side wall, and partially box them together, do not tek screw yet.
2. Place the unscrewed box section against the previously installed wall bracing and slide the two
pieces apart until they make contact with it and the brace on the other wall. This is shown below.
Side wall
Side wall
Back wall
Previously installed back wall bracing and new
side wall bracing on the right.
The other end of the same side wall brace
butting up against the previously installed front
wall brace.
C1220
C1220 C0660

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BRACING FOR SIDE WALLS
Construction for the side wall, on the door side, is different due to a door stud.
1. Take the two frame pieces for the side wall, and partially box them together, do not tek screw yet.
2. Place one end of the piece 120mm from the outside of the front wall as shown below.
3. Slide apart pieces apart until they make contact with it and the brace on the back wall. This is shown
below.
*For 15141RK this C1220 should be trimmed to 1190mm to help the door stud fit the wall brace.
C1220 C0660
One end of the wall brace dimensioned from the
outside of the front wall.
The other end of the brace butting up against
the back wall brace.
Side wall
C1220
120mm
C1220*
Now the horizontal wall framing is at the correct length proceed to fix them together and then use tek
screws to fix it to the side wall from the outside of the shed at 148mm spacings.
Use corner brackets (BKT10) to secure the rear,
side and front wall braces together. Position as
shown and fix using four tek screws. Pre-drilling
the bracket with a 3mm drill bit will make this
easier.

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BRACING FOR WALLS - DOOR STUDS
Door studs are a single frame member with a cutout that allows the wall bracing to slide inside it.
1. Slide the door stud over the wall channel. Make sure that
it is properly aligned as shown on the right.
2. Fix the stud to the wall bracing with two tek screws as
shown.
NOTE: Instances where the door stud is just short of
touching the roof, At the top box in C0400 to span the gap.
3. Fix the stud to the wall sheet from outside the shed with
tek screws at a 296mm spacing.
4. Fix a multipurpose bracket, BKT17, at the top and bottom
of each door stud using tek screws as shown.
5. Repeat to stud on adjacent wall.
S1785
S1785 has a
rebate so it fits
over the wall
brace.
BKT17 fixed to roof
sheet with 9 hex hd tek
screws with neoprene
washers from outside.
HEX HD
TEK SCREW W/ NEO
WASHER 10-16x16mm

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ROOF BRACING
1. Align the roof framing along the midpoint of
the roof, running perpendicular to the roof sheet
corrugations. This may require two people.
2. Using a marker trace along one edge of the
channel onto the roof sheet as shown.
Next measure 20mm in from this line and mark
again, this will the centreline of the bracing.
3. Proceed to drill a hole in every 2nd flat section
of the roof sheet.
4. While one person holds the roof brace in
position use hex head teks screws with neoprene
washers to fix the framing from the outside of the
shed.
IMPORTANT: Do not sit, stand or walk on the roof
or apply unnecessary pressure of the sheeting
during this step.
5. Place a BKT17 to either end of the roof brace
using 8 tek screws as shown to the right.
The roof lip may need to be removed in order
to fit the four tek screws from the outside of the
shed.
Two multipurpose
brackets, BKT17, are
used per roof brace.
HEX HD
TEK SCREW W/ NEO
WASHER 10-16x16mm

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Bolt and Nut*
M10 4.6/S
Steel Angle*
35 x 35 x 3
M10 Dynabolt*
* Denotes hot dip galvanised finish
Wall Sheet
Slab
ANCHORING METHODS
Fixing M10 dynabolt requires drilling into the
concrete slab using a masonry bit. Holes must have
a minimum slab edge distance of 60mm.
Bolt and nut through the wall sheet requires the
drilling of a 10mm hole through the wall sheet.
Inside view of typical anchor. Outside view of typical anchor
Door stud have a single anchor through a
BKT17. Fixed by four tek screws.
2
12 anchors in total.
3 per wall, spaced evenly.
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Absco Sheds Storage Guidelines
• Absco Sheds are designed to be weatherproof for normal weather conditions. In the event of extreme
weather conditions such as heavy rain, combined with high wind gusts, the ridge capping, sheeting joins,
screw fixings etc., may exhibit minor deformations which may allow some water entry. These areas should be
checked regularly to ensure that maximum strength and protection is maintained.
• Other weather conditions such as extreme heat and extreme cold, moist or dry air can influence the effects
of concrete floor moisture and/or condensation on the underside of the roof sheets.
• Absco Sheds and storage units are primarily used for storage of garden equipment such as lawnmowers,
wheelbarrows, garden tools etc. Storage items that might be adversely affected by any of the above conditions
may require additional protection such as being sealed or covered by plastic sheets and/or stacked above
the concrete floor on timber slats.
• Waterproof sealants may be used to offer further protection where required around joins and screw fixings,
as can rubber door seals and other products which are available from most hardware outlets.
• Placement of waterproof sealants (silicone) between the base of the shed and concrete slab is not
recommended, as this process can have a reverse effect, preventing excess water from escaping, resulting
with water accumulating and being trapped inside the shed.
• Absco accepts no responsibility for water entry, floor moisture, condensation or the condition of the Contents
inside your Absco steel building arising from any of the pre-mentioned weather conditions.
6-12 Activity St, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
PO Box 119, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
AU: 1800 029 701
NZ: 0800 466 444
[email protected]
www.abscosheds.com.au

Lifetime Warranty Statement
This warranty against defects is given by:
Absco Industries (ABN: 77 869 708 678)
Address: PO Box 119 Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
Ph: 1800 029 701
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Date of issue: 19 December 2018
Details of Manufacturer’s Warranty
This product comes with a Lifetime structural warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty also
applies where there are missing or damaged parts identifi ed in the parts list referred to in the instruction
kit within the product packaging.
Please ensure that you keep this warranty form in a safe place along with your proof of purchase. You can
register your warranty online http://abscosheds.com.au/warranty-details/ or complete the form on the
back of this document and mail it back to Absco, along with a copy of your proof of purchase.
The benefi ts of this warranty are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and
in particular, the guarantees implied under the ACL and any other rights and remedies of the consumer
under a similar law in relation to the goods and services to which this warranty relates.
Process of claiming warranty:
To make a claim under the warranty within the warranty period, you will need to contact the manufacturer
directly by phone or email:
Contact Number: 1800 029 701
Contact Email: [email protected]
You will be required to produce proof of purchase (this is at discretion of the manufacturer) at the time of
the claim.
The manufacturer bears the cost of replacing the products or spare parts or repairing the products and
reasonable direct expenses of claiming under this warranty:
Where parts are replaced, the manufacturer will bear the cost of sending the spare part and will endeavour
to deliver it to the customer’s nearest reseller within 20 working days for the customer to pick up. At such
time the customer may be required to return the alleged faulty parts.
Where assessment is required in case of replacing or repairing the product, the manufacturer will appoint
an assessor within 10 working days to identify the alleged defect. The manufacturer will bear the repair
costs by appointing a local tradesman. The manufacturer may choose to replace the product if the repair or
the cost of repair is not feasible. The replacement product will be available for collection from the nearest
reseller within 20 working days. The customer will bear the cost of assembly for the replacement product.
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IMPORTANT
1. Manufacturer’s Disclosure
This warranty against defects shall not apply in the following situations:
A)Where the product is not assembled in accordance with the instructions provided in the product kit;
B)Where the product is used to store corrosive materials such as fertilizer, chlorine etc;
C) The warranty does NOT cover damage caused by storms, wind, rain, snow or poor foundations;
D)This warranty does not apply to surface deterioration of panels caused by ‘Swarf’ (Tiny particles of
steel debris left from cutting, grinding or drilling operations) that has not been removed after building
construction.
2. Notes
This product is weatherproof to a certain level; however driving windy rain may cause the product to leak.
Condensation may also occur in some weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold. The product
should only be used for storing items such as gardening equipment and should not be used for articles
that may be prone to damage if they come into contact with moisture.
3. Major Defects
If the manufacturer is satisfi ed that the defect is a major defect, the purchase price may be refunded in lieu
of providing a replacement product or repairing the product.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods come
with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to
replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you do not wish to register your warranty online, complete the below form and email, fax or
post this form back to Absco, along with a copy of your proof of purchase.
NAME:
STREET ADDRESS: POSTAL / ZIP CODE:
STATE / CITY / PROVINCE / REGION:
COUNTRY:
SHED TYPE/CODE:
ORDER NO:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
DATE REGISTERED:
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