Argos Portabase User manual

Portabase
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right
tools at hand (not supplied) including a Phillips screwdriver,
Spirit Level, Hammer/Mallet, Measuring Tape and drill with
2mm bit.
TIMBER
weather conditions. For the duration of heavy or extended periods
of rain, swelling of the wood panels may occur. Warping of the
wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior
moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided
but can be helped. It is suggested that the outdoor building is
sprayed with water during extended periods of warm sunshine
and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
Our buildings are delivered pre-treated with a water based timber
treatment however this only helps to protect during transit of
your garden item. To validate your guarantee and for better
protection against weathering it is highly recommended that you
treat the garden building with a wood preserver within 3 months
of assembly. This will need to be re-applied annually to ensure
longevity of your building. Care must be taken when constructing
the garden building that it is not touching the ground and is on a
suitable base.
For Assistance Please
Contact Customer Care On:
01636 880514
Tools Required
2mm Drill bit
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
For ease of assembly, it is advisable to
pilot drill all screw holes and ensure
all screw heads are countersunk.
Please thoughroughly read the instructions before assembly
and retain for reference after use.
N.B. The building must be erected on the
portabase as it cannot be moved once erected.
Phillips Screwdriver
Spirit Level
Drill + 2mm Bit
Hammer/ Mallet
Measuring Tape
4x6
44
20 x 100mm screws
15 x 70mm screws
34 x 40mm screws 1710mm x 90mm Qty x4
1200mm x 90mm Qty x2
6x4
44
20 x 100mm screws
15 x 70mm screws
34 x 40mm screws
1070mm x 90mm Qty x4
1750mm x 90mm Qty x2
7x5
64
20 x 100mm screws
15 x 70mm screws
34 x 40mm screws 2100mm x 90mm Qty x2
1360mm x 90mm Qty x5
7x7
64
20 x 100mm screws
15 x 70mm screws
34 x 40mm screws 2100 x 90mm Qty x2
1990mm x 90mm Qty x6
8x6
64
20 x 100mm screws
15 x 70mm screws
34 x 40mm screws 2430mm x 90mm Qty x2
1710mm x 90mm Qty x7
10x6
84
36 x 100mm screws
27 x 70mm screws
40 x 40mm screws 1800mm x 90mm Qty x2
1710mm x 90mm Qty x11
10x8
84
36 x 100mm screws
27 x 70mm screws
40 x 40mm screws 2430mm x 90mm Qty x11
3010mm x 90mm Qty x2
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- When Handling treated timber always wear gloves and eye protection and work in a well ventilated area.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling treated timber and especially before eating or smoking.
- Do not burn timber o-cuts, Dispose of them safely as refuse. Treated timber contains chemical
preservatives.
- Wear goggles when pressure washing or scrubbing with chemical cleaners or restorers.
- Keep children away from the work area until the job has been completed and tools have been stored
safely.

Once the Spike is in the desired
round head screws as shown. Pre-drill
using a 2mm drill bit.
If the Portabase is to be located onto hardstanding, only the L shaped Foot are used. Position the portabase
through the joists lined up with the beams of the Portabse.
On soft ground we would recommend the use of post-mix concrete to secure the corner spikes.
N.B The building must be erected on the portabase as it cannot be moved once erected.
Identify the 2 long beams
and the remaining shorter
beams.
On a level surface create
the required layout, as
shown. Secure the shorter
beams in place using 2x
100mm screws as shown in
the diagram.
To secure the base to the ground,
hammer in the spikes at each corner
untill level with the top of the base,
using a piece of scrap wood to
prevent damage to the spike.
Pre-Drill with
2mm bit
Pre-Drill with
2mm bit
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
With the portbase in the desired position for the buildings
framework using 3x40mm round head screws pre-drilling
with a 2mm drill bit. Ensure that the base is level. Either of
Assembly: Only for Groundsman
* Important, Ensure that all short beams
are equally spaced.

Assembly: Only for OSB Floor
Step 1
Identify the 2 long beams
and 2 shorter beams.
On a level surface create
the required layout, as
shown. Secure the shorter
beams in place using 2x
100mm screws as shown in
the diagram.
Step 2
the top of the frame and
measure out where the
beams meet the frame.
Once all markings have
been made remove the
Step 3
Line up short beams with
markings and attach in place
using 2x100mm screws as
shown in the diagram.
Short beams should be
evenly spaced.
Step 4
Pre-Drill with
2mm bit
With the portbase in the
desired position for the
L shaped feet to the inside of
the portbase framework using
3x40mm round head screws
pre-drilling with a 2mm drill bit.
Ensure that the base is level. Either of
Step 5
To secure the base to the
ground, hammer in the spikes
at each corner untill level with
the top of the base, using a
piece of scrap wood to
prevent damage to the spike.
Once the Spike is in the desired
round head screws as shown. Pre-drill
using a 2mm drill bit.
Pre-Drill with
2mm bit
Step 6
*Important, for the 10x6 please leave
two of the short beams aside for addition
at a later stage.

Assembly: 10x6 & 10x8 OSB Floor ONLY
* Addition to assembly,
Once base has been assembled
attach remaining two beams to
the front and back of base.
Line up the beam with the front
of the base attach using 4x 70mm
screws pre-drilling with a 2mm
drill bit, equally seperate the screws.
Pre-Drill with
2mm bit