Arrow Storage Products 697.68222 Use and care manual

Owner's Manual &Assembly Instructions
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Model No. 697.68222
ARROW
CAUTION: SOME PARTS HAVE SHARP EDGES. CARE
MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THEVARIOUS PIECES
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SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
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Exterior Dimensions interior Dimensions Door
•Approx. Foundation Storage Area (Roof Edge to Roof Edge) (Wail to Wail) Opening
Size Size Sq. Ft. Cu. Ft. Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Heigh
10'x12' 121"x1431/4" 115 759 1231/4" 1453/4" 877/8" 1181/4" 1401/2" 865/8" 551/2" 60"
3,0m x 3,6m 307,3cm x363,9cm 10,7m2 21,5m3 313,1cm 370,2cm 223,2cm 300,4cm 356,9cm 220,0cm 141,0cm 152,4crr

BEFORE YOU BEGIN....
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Owner's Manual
Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding
and other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual.
Important information and helpful tips will make your construction
enjoyable.
footings, location
easier and more
Assembly Instructions: Instructions are supplied in this manual and contain all
appropriate information for your building model. Review all instructions before you begin,
and during assembly, follow the step sequence carefully for correct results.
Foundation and Anchoring: Your storage building must be anchored to prevent wind
damage. A foundation is also necessary as a base in order to construct a square and level
building. Anchoring and foundation materials are not included with your building. We
recommend the combined use of an Arrow Floor Frame Kit and an Arrow Anchoring
Kit as an effective method of securing your building to the ground (Available by mail order
or at your local dealer) or you may construct a foundation and anchoring system of your
choice. Your assembly instructions provide information on a few methods commonly used
to secure and level a storage building.
Parts and Parts List: Check to be sure that you have all the necessary parts for your
building.
,All part numbers can be found on the parts. All of these numbers (before the -) must agree with the
numbers on the parts list. The parts list is located on page 12.
,if you find that a part is missing, include the model number of your building and contact:
Arrow Group Industries, Inc. Customer Service Department
Route 50 East Breese, Illinois 62230
1-800-851-1085
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,Separate contents of the carton by the part number while reviewing parts list. The first few steps
show how to join related parts to make larger sub assemblies which will be used later.
,Familiarize yourself with the hardware and fasteners for easier use during construction. These are
packaged within the carton. Note that extra fasteners have been supplied for your convenience.

PLAN AHEAD....
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Watch the Weather: Be sure the day you select to install your building is dry and calm.
Do not attempt to assemble your building on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground.
Teamwork: Whenever possible, two or more people should work together to assemble
your building. One person can position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the
fasteners and the tools.
Tools and Materials: These are some basic tools and materials you will need for the
construction of your building. Decide which method of anchoring and the type of foundation
you wish to use in order to form a complete list of the materials you will need.
Required
Eye Goggles
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
(With Hardened Magnetic Tip)
Note: A power screwdriver or vari-
able speed drill with Phillips-tip at-
tachment can speed assembly by
as much as 40%.
Required
Work Gloves
Step Ladder
Utility Knife /Scissors
Pliers
Carpenter's Level
• Tape Measure
Optional Time-Savers
Wrench /Nut Driver
Electric /Cordless Drill
Square
String (for squaring frame)
Foundation Preparation
Hammer and Nails
Spade or Shovel
Hand Saw/Power Saw
Lumber and/or Concrete
Selecting and Preparing Your Site: Before assembly, you will want to decide on
a location for your building. The best location is a level area with good drainage.
oAIIow enough working space for ease of moving parts into position during assembly. Be sure there
will be enough space at entrance for doors to open fully and enough space around the building to
be able to fasten the panel screws from the outside.
oBefore you begin the first steps in assembling your parts, a foundation should be constructed and
an anchoring system should be ready to use.

SAFETY FIRST....
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Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your building.
,,Care must be taken when handling various
pieces of your building since some contain
sharp edges. Please wear work gloves, eye
protection and long sleeves when assembling
or performing any maintenance on your build-
ing.
safety_
Lsafetyedge
,,Keep children and pets away from worksite to
avoid distractions and any accidents which
may occur.
"Never concentrate your total weight on the
roof of the building. When using a step ladder
make sure that it is fully open and on even
ground before climbing on it.
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,,Practice caution with the tools being used in the
assembly of this building. Be familiar with the
operation of all power tools.
"Do not attempt to assemble the building if parts
are missing because any building left partially
assembled may be seriously damaged by light
winds. Call 1-800-851-1085
"Do not attempt to assemble the building on a
windy day, because the large panels acting as a
"sail", can be whipped about by the wind making
construction difficult and unsafe.

CARE &MAINTENANCE....
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Finish: For long lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior surface. Touch-
up scratches as soon as you notice them on your unit. Immediately clean the area with
a wire brush; wash it and apply touch-up paint per manufacturer's recommendation.
Roof: Keep roof clear of leaves and snow with long handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy
amounts of snow on roof can damage building making it unsafe to enter. In snow country,
Roof Strengthening Kits are available for most Arrow Buildings for added protection
against heavy snow accumulation.
Doors: Always keep the door tracks clear of dirt and other debris that prevent them from
sliding easily. Lubricate door track annually with furniture polish or silicone spray. Keep
doors closed and locked to prevent wind damage.
Fasteners: Use all washers supplied to protect against weather infiltration and to protect
the metal from being scratched by screws. Regularly check your building for loose screws,
bolts, nuts, etc. and retighten them as necessary.
Moisture: A plastic sheet (vapor barrier) placed under the entire floor area with good
ventilation will reduce condensation.
Other Tips ....
, Wash off inked part numbers on coated panels with soap and water.
, Silicone caulking may be used for watertight seals throughout the building.
Do not store swimming pool chemicals in your building. Combustibles and
corrosives must be stored in air tight approved containers.
Keep this Owner's Manual and Assembly Instructions for future reference.

ACCESSORIES....
A6 WEB
ROOF STRENGTHENING
(heavy snow load) KITS
Extra roof beams and gable braces
designed for added protection against
heavy snow accumulation. Increases
the strength of your roof by 50%.
FLOOR FRAME KITS
ANCHOR KITS
Model No. AK4
Anchor Kit contains heavy-duty steel
augers, 60' (18m) of steel cable and 4 cable
clamps. No digging or concrete
pouring, just insert cable under roof,
over roof beams, into augers and twist
augers into the ground. For buildings
larger than 10'x9', use 2 kits.
Model No. AKIO0
New concrete anchor system permits
anchoring any size Arrow building
directly to a concrete slab. Each kit
contains heavy-duty, hot-dipped
galvanized steel corner gussets and
perimeter clips which fit over the floor
frame and lag bolt into a concrete slab.
Full assembly instructions and a 1/4"
masonary drill bit are included.
Model No. AK600
Earth Anchor Kit anchors any size
Arrow building to the ground.
Each kit contains heavy duty,
hot-dipped galvanized steel
corner gussets and 4 earth anchors.
TOOL HANGING RACK
Model No. THIO0
The perfect tool organizer. Twin
25 1/2" (65cm) steel channels
plus five heavy-duty snap-in
hangers and a small tool holder for
screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Holders
slide along channel for fully
adjustable spacing. Great for
garage, basement, or the back
of any door. Fits all Arrow
storage buildings.
MODELS FB47410, FB5465, FB106-A
FB109-A and FB1014-A
A simple newfloorframe system made of heaw-duty, hot-dipped
galvanized steel. Use as foundation for plywood, sand or stone.
ATTIC KIT /WORKBENCH KIT
Heavy-duty galvanized steel bars that
fit all 10' wide Arrow buildings. They
install quickly and easily to help
organize space and create more
useable space as an attic or
workbench. Will hold up to 250 Ibs.
(113kg) evenly distributed.
Model No. Fits Shipping Weight
AT101 10' Long, 250 lb. (113kg) load+ 16 [bs. (7kg)
Fits all Arrow 10' wide buildings.
Must be drilled for use as workbench in Estator.
+ Even weight distribution.
SHELF UNITS
Heavy-duty, galvanized steel shelf units help organize storage
space. They easily mount on the wall or sit on the floor. Fits all
Arrow buildings.*
\
Model No. SS404
•Makes 8" to 12" (20-30cm)
wide shelves in any length.
•Brackets, braces,
hardware included.
Lumber is not included.
Model No. SS900-A
•Grey color
•3 shelves
•Holds up to 85 [bs. (38kg)
(even weight distribution)
* Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid-wall bracing.
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Foundation
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OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FRAME KIT: No.FB1014-Aor 68387-A)
Arrow has the best base for your building in this simple kit. It keeps stored items above the ground.
This kit should be used with one of the following:
A. To support a plywood deck B. To be filled with sand. We recommend the combined use of
1.an ARROW FLOOR FRAME KIT and 2. an ARROW ANCHORING KIT as an effective method of securing the building tothe ground.
Allow I - 2 hours for construction.
OPTION 2: Wood Platform
If you decide to build your own foundation, be sure to select the appropriate materials.
These are the recommended materials for your foundation:
® 2 x 4's (5cm x 10cm) Pressure Treated Lumber • 5/8" (1,5cm) 4 x 8 (122cm x 244cm) Plywood-exterior grade
• 10 & 4 penny Galvanized Nails • Concrete Blocks (optional)
The platform should be level and flat (free of bumps, ridges etc.)
to provide good support for the building. The necessary materials
may be obtained from your local lumber yard.
To construct the foundation follow instructions and diagram.
Construct frame (using 10 penny galvanized nails)
Measure 16"/24" (40,6cm/61cm) sections to construct
inside frame (see diagram)
Secure plywood to frame (using 4 penny galvanized nails)
Allow 6- 7 hours for construction.
OPTION 3: Concrete Slab
FRONT
(DOOR)
Note: Platform/Slab will extend 9/16" (1,4cm) beyond floor
frame on all four sides. Seal this 9/16" of wood with a
roofing cement (not included), or bevel this 9/16" of
concrete when pouring, for good water drainage.
The slab should be at least 3" to 4" (8-10cm) thick, it must be level and flat to provide good support for the frame.
The following are the recommended materials for your foundation.
• 1 x 4's (2,5cm x 10cm) (will be removed once the concrete cures)
® Concrete • Sheet of 6 mil plastic
• We recommend for a proper strength concrete to use a mix of:
1 part cement • 3 parts pea sized gravel • 2 1/2 parts clean sand
Prepare the SRe/Construct a Foundation
1. Dig a square, 6" (15cm) deep into the ground (remove grass).
2. Fill up to 4" (10cm) in the square with gravel and tamp firm.
3. Cover gravel with a sheet of 6 mil plastic.
4. Construct a wood frame using four planks of 1x4 (2,5cm x 10cm)
lumber.
5. Pour in concrete to fill in the hole and the frame giving a
total of 4" (8-10cm) thick concrete. Be sure surface is level. Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.
Allow 3- 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time. 9

Anchoring
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It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected.
Below are recommended ways of anchoring.
Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK4 or 60298) Anchoring into Wood/Post:
Recommended for use with any suggested base. Use 1/4" Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (0,63cm) dis.
Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring.
installation instruction.
&
OVER THE BEAMS
AND INTO THE GROUND
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Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK1 O0or 68383)
Recommended for use with the concrete foundation.
Contains: Corner gussets, perimeter clips, hardware,
1/4" masonary drill bit and installation instruction.
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Anchoring into Concrete:
1. For poured concrete slab or footing or patio blocks:
Use 1/4"x 2" Lag Screws.
2. For Anchor Post of Concrete poured after building is
erected: Use 1/4"x 6" Lag Screws.
1. 2. 4
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Hardware
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Remove from bag of screws
and save for the last step
65900A
#10Bx1/2" (13mm) 65923 65004
65103 Black Screw (8) #8-32x3/8" (10mm) #8Ax5/16" (8mm)
#8-32 He× Nut (236) (Packed with Screws) Bolt (236) Screw (416)
66646 65109 67468
66045 Washer (491) #8-32 Acorn Nut (4) Peak Cap (6)
Handle (2) (13 sheets of 40) (Packed with Screws) (Arrow Logo)
/
66183
66769 66382 Roof Trim Cap 6228
Door Slide (4) Lower Door Guide (4) (2 right & 2 left) Track Support (2)
67545 21'
Weather Stripping (1) 67293 10' Weather Stripping (1)
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Parts List
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Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description In Carton List
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
3719
9373
6514
6108
6109
6114
6115
10510
10511
10497
6278
6515
6538
10475
10475
9369
67521
6014
6403
6869
6868
6015
9366
5986
10389
10390
9365
6085
6227
10397
6636
10394
8936
10392
9367
8934
69835
Door Handle Brace
FrontWall Panel
Corner Panel
Large Right Gable
Large Left Gable
Small Right Gable
Small Left Gable
Right Roof Panel
Left Roof Panel
Horizontal Door Brace
Vertical Door Brace
Wall Panel
Roof Panel
Right Door
Left Door
DoorJamb
Edge Trim (Clear)
Side Roof Trim
Door Track Splice
RidgeCap
RidgeCap
Side Roof Trim
Door Track
RearWall Angle
RearWall Channel
Side Wall Channel
Front Wall Channel
Roof Beam Bracket
Roof Beam Brace
Roof Beam
Gable Brace
Side Wall Angle
Rear Floor Frame
Side Floor Frame
Front Floor Frame
Ramp
EdgeTrim (Green)
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
10
6
1
1
2
2
2
1
6
3
4
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
8
2
4
2
4
2
1
4
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Assembly by Key No.
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Step 1
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® Parts Needed For ®
Floor Frame Assemblies
• 8934 Ramp (1)
• 9367 Front Floor Frame (2)
• 8936 Rear Floor Frame (2)
• 10392 Side Floor Frame (4)
The front floor frame is made up of
three pieces. The side floor frames
and the rear floor frame are made up
of two pieces. The holes in these
pieces will align when the pieces are
positioned with correct amount of
overlap. The illustrations below show
the proper overall length for the sides,
rear and front. Proceed as follows:
8934 . .
9367
1 Place the front floor frames as
shown. Center the ramp, with drain
holes facing outside, on top of the two
front floor frames. Join the frames by
inserting eight screws.
2 Overlap the side floor frames and
the rear floor frames as shown. The
holes in these pieces will align when
the pieces are positioned with cor-
rect amount of overlap. See the illus-
trations below for the proper overall
length of the side and rear floor frames.
Join the frames by inserting four/five
bolts into each frame set as shown.
3 Double check the length of each
and set these pieces aside for later
9!? f_ Front Floor
_'_ 8934 i?._,I I Frame Assembly
___ _ 1193/8" 303,20m
L
9367 i_/! _ t t_ i 9367 ,,
======...'DRAIN HOLES FACE
OUTSIDE
use.
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•5986 Rear Wail Angle (2)
k._l,p_+e- Z.,_It ® Parts Needed For ® + 103+9RearWallChannel(2)
Frame Assemblies ®10390 Side Wall Channel (4)
Q 10394 Side Wall Angle (4)
SR15
The main frame pieces reinforce the
walls. These pieces will later be in-
stalled in the center and at the top
edge of the side walls and the rear
wall. Proceed as follows:
1 Overlap the rear wall channel
pieces as shown in the figure and
fasten the two pieces together with
eight bolts as shown.
2 Make two side wall channels by
overlapping the side wall channel
pieces as shown. Fasten each set
together with eight bolts as shown.
•, I ILl RearWall Channel
10389 L 118 1/8" 300,0cm
&
10390
I
&
10389
ill
10390
IJ
3 Overlap the rear wall angle
pieces as shown in the figure and
fasten them together with one bolt in
the center hole.
4 Make two side wall angles by
overlapping the side wall angle
pieces as shown. Fasten each set
together with one bolt thru the sec-
ond large hole from the end of each
part.
,5 Set the assemblies aside. You will
use them later.
5986
RearWall Angle
118 1/8" 300,0cm
-- 10394 ,- - 14S0d3/8'wall 3A56g,16eSm
Rear Wall Channel 118 1/8" 300,0cm
Side Wall Channels 140 3/8" 356,6cm (2 Assemblies)
Rear Wall Angle 118 1/8" 300,0cm
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Step 3® Parts Needed For ® Roof Beam Assemblies @10397 Roof Beam (8)
SV16
The roof beams join the two gables
and support the roof panels. The main
roof beam is made up of four pieces
overlapped back to back at the cen-
ter. The left and right roof beam as-
semblies are made up of two pieces.
Hint: These pieces are force-fitted,
so you may have to press hard to join
them together.
1 Place one end of a roof beam
inside another roof beam so that the
six holes in each piece align. Make
four sets of roof beams by repeating
this procedure. Do not insert bolts
yet.
2 Take two of the pressed-together
roof beams and join them as shown
to form the main roof beam assembly.
Hold the assembly together and fas-
ten with 14 bolts. Build only one
Doubled Beam Assembly.
10397
142 3/8" 361,6cm
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I : i-'- - !
3 : i::-- : --J
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3Fasten the other two pressed-
together roof beams with eight bolts
to make the left and right roof beam
assemblies.
4 Set these pieces aside for later
assembly.
Build two Single Be
Assemblies
Build one Doubled Main Roof
Beam Assembly for Peak in Roof
142 3/8"
361,6cm
142 3/8"
361,6cm
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Step 4• Parts Needed For ®
Door Track Assembly • 6403 Door Track Splice (1)
• 9366 Door Track (2)
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The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
front wall. It is made up ofthree pieces.
NOTE:
Door Track Splice (painted part)
6403
1 Using the door track splice,
(painted), join the door track
(galvanized) pieces end-to-end as
shown.
:2 Insert four screws from the under-
side only.
Hint: The holes in the top side of the
door track assembly are for fastening
the gable to the top of the front wall in
a later step.
3Position door slides onto the
66769
9366
9366 Long Leg
i_66 Short Leg
on Bottom
I
legs, from the end of door track
assembly, as shown in the end view. _ _ _
4 Set this piece aside for later use. 1181/8"
ENDVIEW _ 66769 _oo_
[_;.,_ 118118"v _181_8cm
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Step 5
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® Parts Needed For •
Floor Frame
• Front Floor Assembly (1)
• Side Floor Assembly (2)
• Rear Floor Assembly (1)
RIGHT,
REAR
1 Place the floor frame pieces that
you assembled earlier on the foun-
dation. Assemble the fourcorners of
the floor frame using two screws at
each corner as shown. At the front
corners fasten bolts through from
the bottom with nuts on top.
8936
2 Measure the floor frame diago-
nally. When the diagonal measure-
ments are equal, the floor frame is
square.
9367
L
When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
NOTE
If using a wood platform or
concrete slab do not fasten the
floor frames to your base at this
time. You will anchor the
building after it is erected.
NOTE
If you have purchased a Floor
Frame Kit you need to
install it at this time.
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Step 6 ® Parts Needed For ®
Corners • 6515 Wail Panel (2)
•9373 Front Wall Panel (2)
• 6514 Corner Panel (4)
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NOTE
The remainder of the building assembly
requires many hours and more than one
person. Do not continue beyond this point
if you do not have enough time to com-
plete the assembly today, A partially
assembled building can be severely
damaged by light winds,
Each screw and bolt in the wall re-
quires a washer.
1 Position a corner panel at the
corner of the floor frame as shown.
The widest part of each corner panel
must be placed along the side of the
building for all four corners. Fasten
the corner panel to the floor frame
with four screw.
SIDE
Wide Side
REAR
TOP VIEW
6514
SIDE
6514
FRONT
6514
Support the corner panel with a step
ladder until a wall panel is attached.
2 Attach the front wall panels to the
front corner panels, as shown. A small
gap will exist between front wall panel
and ramp.
3 Attach the wall panels to the rear
corner panels, as shown.
NOTE
Be careful to install the correct
panel in each position as shown
4 Double-check the part numbers of
the wall panels, before proceeding.
The floor frame must be square
6515 6515
9373 9373
6514 6514
6515
6515 6514
9373 .CrimpedRib
i Underneath
9373
Panels rest on Washer
frame as shown '_"
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Step 7
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® Parts Needed For •
Top Frames
• Door Track Assembly (1)
• Rear Wall Angle Assembly (1)
• Side Wall Angle Assembly (2)
The top frame pieces give rigidity to
the walls and provide a surface for
attaching the gables which support
the roof.
I Fasten the rearwall angle across
the inside top of the rear wall using
sorews.
2Fasten the sidewall angles across
the inside top of the side panels us-
ing screws. Side wall angles must
overlap rear wall angle in corners.
3Fasten the door track assembly
(holes on top) across the top of the
front wall panels using screws. See
the figure.
10394
Wall Angles
Must Face
Inside
Building
5986
LongLeg
onTop
Opening
facing in
Sho_ Leg
on Bottom
9366
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