Arrow Storage Products BGR1421FG Series Use and care manual

* Size rounded o to the nearest foot
BUILDING DIMENSIONS
CAUTION: SOME PARTS HAVE SHARP EDGES. CARE
MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE VARIOUS PIECES
TO AVOID A MISHAP. FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE READ
SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. WEAR GLOVES
WHEN HANDLING METAL PARTS.
713770919
Model No.
Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
BX01b
Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions
*Approx. Base (Roof Edge to Roof Edge) (Wall to Wall)
Size Size Width Depth Height Width Depth Height
14' x 21' 164" x 255 1/2" 169" 260 3/4" 116" 164" 255 1/2" 114 1/2"
14' x 31' 164" x 370 1/2" 169" 375 3/4" 116" 164" 370 1/2" 114 1/2"
4,2 m x 6,5 m 416,6 cm x 649,0 cm 429,3 cm 662,3 cm 294,6 cm 416,6 cm 649,0 cm 290,8 cm
4,2 m x 9,4 m 416,6 cm x 941,1 cm 429,3 cm 954,4 cm 294,6 cm 416,6 cm 941,1 cm 290,8 cm
Missing Parts, Questions on Assembly?
Call: 1-800-851-1085 or
[email protected]
Do not return to dealer, they are not
equipped to handle your requests.
Storage Area: 14' x 21' 291 Sq. Ft. 2527 Cu. Ft.
4,2 m x 6,5 m 27,0 m271,6 m3
14' x 31' 422 Sq. Ft. 3663 Cu. Ft.
4,2 m x 9,4 m 39,2 m2103,7 m3
BGR1421FG BGR1431FG

BEFORE YOU BEGIN....
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Owner's Manual
Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location and
other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual.
Important information and helpful tips will make your construction easier and more enjoyable.
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 successful results.
Flooring and Anchoring: Your storage building must be anchored to prevent wind
damage. A base is necessary to construct a square and level building. Anchoring and
base materials are not included with your building. We recommend the use of an Arrow
Anchoring Kit as an eective method of securing your building to the ground (Available
by mail order or at your local dealer) or you may construct a base 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.
•If you nd that a part is missing, include the model number of your building and contact:
Arrow Shed, LLC Customer Service Department
1101 North 4th Street Breese, Illinois 62230
•Separate contents of the carton by the part number while reviewing parts list. The rst 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.
1-800-851-1085 or [e-mail]
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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.
•Allow 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.
•Before you begin the rst steps in assembling your parts, a base should be constructed and
an anchoring system should be ready to use.
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 base you
wish to use in order to form a complete list of the materials you will need.
Base Preparation
• Hammer and Nails
• Spade or Shovel
• Hand Saw / Power Saw
• Lumber and/or Concrete
Optional Time-Savers
• Wrench / Nut Driver
• Electric / Cordless Drill
• Square
• String (for squaring frame)
Required
• Work Gloves
• Step Ladder
• Utility Knife / Scissors
• Pliers
• Carpenter's Level
• Tape Measure
• Locking Pliers
Required
• Eye Goggles
• No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
(With Hardened Magnetic Tip)
Note: A power screwdriver or vari-
able speed drill with Phillips-tip
attachment can speed assembly by
as much as 40%.
PLAN AHEAD....
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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
building.
•Practice caution with the tools being used in
the assembly of this building. Be familiar with
the operation of all power tools.
•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.
•Keep children and pets away from worksite
to avoid distractions and any accidents which
may occur.
•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 or assist@
arrowsheds.com
•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 dicult and unsafe.
SAFETY FIRST....
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safety edge
safety edge
sharp edge
sharp edge
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Finish: For long lasting nish, 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.
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 inltration 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 oor area with good
ventilation will reduce condensation.
Other Tips....
• Wash o 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.
CARE & MAINTENANCE....
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ACCESSORIES....
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* Some drilling required to t buildings without mid-wall bracing.
Model No. SS404
• Makes 8" to 12" (20,3-30,5 cm)
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 lbs. (38 kg)
(even weight distribution)
Heavy-duty, galvanized steel shelf units help organize storage
space. They easily mount on the wall or sit on the oor. Fits all
Arrow buildings.*
SHELF UNITS
Model No. AK100
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 t over the oor
frame and lag bolt into a concrete slab.
Full assembly instructions and a 1/4"
masonary drill bit are included.
TOOL HANGING RACK
Model No. TH100
The perfect tool organizer. Twin
25 1/2" (64,8 cm) steel channels
plus ve 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.
ANCHOR KITS
Model No. AK4
Anchor Kit contains heavy-duty steel
augers, 60' (18 m) of steel cable and
4 cableclamps. 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' (3,0 m x 2,6 m), use 2 kits.
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.

We recommend that you purchase accessory items from your local storage building dealer whenever possible;
however, because the full line of accessories is not always available from all dealers, Arrow is oering them
to you on a direct basis.
There are two ways to order Arrow Storage Building Accessories:
SPECIAL NOTE:
If your accessory is shipped via truck line a day time phone number is required to arrange delivery. If no
one is available to sign for the delivery, you may be subject to a re-delivery charge assessed by the carrier.
ORDERING ACCESSORIES....
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Option 1
Accessories can be purchased
through
arrowsheds.com
Option 2
Order accessories by telephone
using your MasterCard or Visa credit card.
Call toll free 1-800-851-1085
(Customer Service).
Allow 2 weeks for delivery.
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The Base For Your Building
Base
BX09
Concrete Slab
The slab should be at least 4" (10,2 cm) thick. It must be level and at to provide good support for the frame.
The following are the recommended materials for your base.
 2 x 4's (38 mm x 89 mm) (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 Site/Construct a Base
1. Dig a square, 6" (15,2 cm) deep into the ground (remove grass).
2. Fill up to 4" (10,2 cm) in the square with gravel and tamp rm.
3. Cover gravel with a sheet of 6 mil plastic.
4. Construct a wood frame using four planks of 2x4 (38 mm x 89 mm)
lumber.
5. Pour in concrete to ll in the hole and the frame giving a
total of 4" (10,2 cm) thick concrete. Be sure surface is level.
Allow 3 - 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time.
Note: Before beginning construction, check local building codes
regarding footings, location and other requirements.
21' - 255 1/2" 649,0 cm
31' - 370 1/2" 941,1 cm
Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.
Reinforcing
Rods
Reinforcing
Rods
Optional Footer Type of Foundation
Welded Wire
Fabric
8
164"
416,6 cm
FRONT (ROLL-UP DOOR)

It is important that the entire oor frame be anchored after the building is erected.
Below are recommended ways of anchoring.
Anchoring Down The Building
Anchoring
BX10
Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK100 or 68383)
Recommended for use with the concrete base.
Contains: Corner gussets, perimeter clips, hardware,
1/4" masonary drill bit and installation instruction.
Anchoring into Concrete:
1. For poured concrete slab or footing or patio blocks:
Use 1/4" x 2" (6 mm x 51 mm) Lag Screws.
2. For Anchor Post of Concrete poured after building is
erected: Use 1/4" x 6" (6 mm x 152 mm) Lag Screws.
Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK4 or 60298)
Recommended for use with any suggested base.
Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and
installation instruction.
Anchoring into Wood/Post:
Use 1/4" (6 mm) Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (6 mm)
dia. holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring.
OVER THE BEAMS
AND INTO THE GROUND
1. 2.
1. 2.
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66769
Door Slide (2)
66382
Lower Door Guide (2)
7972
Door Handle
Lock Bracket (1)
7022
Eave Bracket
4 (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
8 (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
66646
Washer
960 (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
1400 (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
66444
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
66446 (Arrow Logo)
Peak Cap (2)
65914
#6Ax7/8" (22 mm) Screw (4)
65900A
#10Bx1/2" (13 mm)
Black Screw (4)
65408
#10-32x1/4" (6 mm) Bolts (3)
65989
1/4-20x1/2" (13 mm)
Hex Head Bolt (8)
134 - (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
256 - (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
Hardware for Building
BX11
66098
Plastic Spacer (6)
65004
#8Ax5/16" (8 mm) Screw
813 (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
1092 (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
65106
#10-32 Square Nut
505 - (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
677 - (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
65101
1/4-20 Square Nut
132 - (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
254 - (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
65958
#8-32x7/8" (22 mm) Bolt (2)
Weather Stripping
67293 (1)
67545:
1 (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
2 (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
66260
Handle (2)
KIT 2
65943
#10-32x7/16" (11 mm) Bolt
502 (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
674 (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
KIT 3 WASHER KIT
KIT 1
HARDWARE SUB KIT
REMAINING HARDWARE PIECES
65103
#8-32 Hex Nut (2)
Remove from bag and save
for Step 24
67488
3/16" x 1 5/16"
(5 mm x 33 mm)
Heavy "S" Hook (2)
66464 (2)
1/4-20x1 1/2" (38 mm)
Hex Head Bolt
10
65020
1" Washer (8)

Parts List
Assembly Part Part
Key No. Number Description Carton 1 Carton 2 Carton 3 Carton 4 Carton 5
1 7023 Left Roof Trim 2
2 7024 Right Roof Trim 2
3 7562 Track 1
4 9471 Wall Panel 2
5 9472 Corner Panel 4
6 9473 Front Wall Panel 2
7 9477 Door Jamb 2
8 9488 Right Door Jamb 1
9 9489 Left Door Jamb 1
10 9494 Right Gable 2
11 9495 Left Gable 2
12 10490 Door 1
13 10505 Horizontal Door Brace 2
14 9509 Ridge Cap 3
15 5220 Side Roof Trim 6
16 9474 Lintel 1
17 9475 Side Floor Frame 4
18 9476 Side Wall Channel 6
19 9484 Right Side Eave Channel 2
20 9485 Left Side Eave Channel 2
21 10456 Right Roof Beam 10
22 10457 Left Roof Beam 10
23 6938 Rear Frame 2
24 6939 Rear Frame 2
25 6942 Right Rear Wall Channel 2
26 6943 Left Rear Wall Channel 2
27 6947 Column Gusset 6
28 6954 Gable/Truss Strut 4
29 6955 Inner Gable Bracket 4
30 6958 Inner Truss Bracket 4
31 6959 Outer Truss Bracket 4
32 6962 Vertical Brace 2
33 6963 Upper Chord 2
34 6964 Lower Chord 2
35 6965 Inner Diagonal Brace 2
36 6966 Outer Diagonal Brace 2
37 6967 Splice Plate 1
38 7003 Left Shear Plate 2
39 7004 Right Shear Plate 2
40 7817 Spring Support Bracket 2
42 9464 Lower Door Track 1
43 9465 Support Column 2
44 9466 Wall Channel 2
45 9467 Ramp 1
46 9468 Corner Door Channel 2
47 9469 Side Door Channel 2
48 9478 Front Column 2
49 9480 Front Frame 2
50 9481 Front Frame 2
51 9482 Right Front Wall Channel 2
52 9483 Left Front Wall Channel 2
53 10458 Right Track Support 1
54 10459 Left Track Support 1
55 9490 Center Column 6
56 9496 Outer Gable Bracket 4
57 9497 Outer Truss Bracket 4
58 9500 Vertical Door Brace 2
59 10455 Track Strut 2
60 9491 Roof Panel 14
61 9492 Right Roof Panel 2
62 9493 Left Roof Panel 2
63 9470 Wall panel 17
Carton #1 through #5 contain parts for a 14x21 (4,2 m x 6,5 m). Page 14 contains the additional parts for a 14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m).
BX12b
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Assembly by Key No.
14x21 (4,2 m x 6,5 m)
BX13
12

Additional Parts
14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m)
Assembly Part Part Carton 6
Key No. Number Description CHI Door Carton 7 Carton 8
65 9470 Wall Panel 8
66 9491 Roof Panel 8
67 6947 Column Gusset 4
68 6954 Gable/Truss Strut 2
69 6958 Inner Truss Bracket 4
70 6959 Outer Truss Bracket 4
71 6962 Vertical Brace 2
72 6963 Upper Chord 2
73 6964 Lower Chord 2
74 6965 Inner Diagonal Brace 2
75 6966 Outer Diagonal Brace 2
76 6967 Splice Plate 1
77 7003 Left Shear Plate 2
78 7004 Right Shear Plate 2
79 9460 Side Floor Frame 2
80 9461 Side Wall Channel 4
81 9462 Roof Beam 10
82 9463 Side Eave Channel 2
83 9490 Center Column 4
84 9497 Outer Truss Bracket 4
85 9512 Ridge Cap 1
86 9513 Side Roof Trim 2
BX14
13

Assembly by Key No.
14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m)
BX15
14

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Components for Door
01FFa
15
Door Section with
weather stripping
#1 End Hinge #3 End Hinge
#2 End Hinge
#1 Center Hinge
Door Lock
Assembly
Outside
Gripping
Point
Top
Fixture
Bottom
Fixture Right
Bottom
Fixture Left
Roller
Inside Step
Plate
Door Section
222
41
4
1 1
1
1 1 2
12
#4 End Hinge
2

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Components for Door
02FG
16
Snap Latch
Keeper
Cable
Vertical Track
Flag Angle
Left
Flag Angle
Right
Snap Latch
Horizontal Curve
Track Right
Horizontal Curve
Track Left
Spring
Cable
Safety
Cable
S Hook Cable Clip Pulley
Clevis
Track Bracket
22 1
112
4 1 1
2 2 2
2 2 4
2
Extension Spring

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Hardware for Door
03FGa
17
Hex Bolt with
Hole
1/4” Self
Drilling Screw
1/4” Sheet
Metal Screw
10-24 x 5/8”
Bolt
1/4” Wiz Nut
1/4” x 5/8” Track Bolt
& Hex Nut
3/8” x 1-1/2” Bolt
& Hex Nut
3/8” x 3/4” Carriage Bolt
& Hex Nut
1/4” Self
Drilling Screw
Red
21 54
481
2 4 14

1 Assemble 1/2 truss at a time.
Attach column gusset to lower
chord securely using #1/4-20x1/2"
(13 mm) hex head bolts and square
nuts. All other connections are to be
made loosely.
2 Fasten lower chord to upper
chord and eave bracket to upper
chord.
3 Fasten vertical brace to lower
chord.
4 Fasten right shear plate and left
shear plate to vertical brace and
upper chord.
5 Fasten inner diagonal brace to
upper chord and lower chord.
6 Fasten 2 inner truss brackets to
upper chord and lower chord and
inner diagonal brace as shown.
Step 1
BX16
 Parts Needed For 
Truss Assembly
 6947 Column Gusset (2)
 6964 Lower Chord (2)
 6963 Upper Chord (2)
 7022 Eave Bracket (4)
 6962 Vertical Brace (2)
 7004 Right Shear Plate (2)
 7003 Left Shear Plate (2)
7003
6958
6963
90
7022
6959
6964
6962
Mounting Flange of Brackets
Must Face Towards Center
Of Truss Assembly
IMPORTANT:
Square Up
Half Truss
7 Fasten outer diagonal brace to
upper chord and lower chord.
8 Fasten 2 outer truss brackets
to upper chord, lower chord and
outer diagonal brace.
9 Fasten 2 outer truss brackets to
upper and lower chords.
10 Square up 1/2 truss, adjust and
tighten all fasteners.
11Assemble the other half of truss.
12Splice both halves together with
the splice plate and join with (4) #10-
32x7/16" (11 mm) bolts and square
nuts through vertical brace.
o
7004
6967
6965
6966
9497
6947
7022
Leave Hole On
This Side Open
For Track Strut
FRONT
 6965 Inner Diagonal Brace (2)
 6958 Inner Truss Bracket (4)
 6966 Outer Diagonal Brace (2)
 6959 Outer Truss Bracket (4)
 9497 Outer Truss Bracket (4)
 6967 Splice Plate (1)
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Make 1 assembly for the 14x21
(4,2 m x 6,5 m).
Make 2 assemblies for the 14x31
(4,2 m x 9,4 m).

The gables go on top of the front and
rear walls to support the roof beams.
The center columns support the truss
and the framework.
NOTE
The gables are packed nested
together and might be mistaken
as one piece. Carefully separate
them before continuing.
1 Attach the inner and outer gable
brackets to the gables using bolts,
washers and nuts where shown.
NOTE
Mounting leg of bracket must face
toward outside of building.
Step 2
BX17
 Parts Needed For 
Gables/Column Assemblies
 9494 Right Gable (2)
 9495 Left Gable (2)
 6955 Inner Gable Bracket (4)
 9496 Outer Gable Bracket (4)
 9490 Center Column (6 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m)
(10 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m)
9490
2Align the holes on the center
columns back to back and fasten
together using 6 bolts and nuts.
Make 3 assemblies for the 14x21
(4,2 m x 6,5 m).
Make 5 assemblies for the 14x31
(4,2 m x 9,4 m).
3Set these pieces aside for later
assembly.
STEP
2
STEP
1
STEP
3
9490
6955
9496
Washer
9494
9495
Attach Narrow Flange
of Gable Brackets
to Gable
6955
9496
FRONT
Washer
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