Arrow Storage Products EPA84 Use and care manual

* Size rounded off 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.
716440616
Model No. EPA84
Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
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Storage Area: 28 Sq. Ft. 150 Cu. Ft.
2,6 m24,2 m3
Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Door
*Approx. Base (Roof Edge to Roof Edge) (Wall to Wall) Opening
Size Size Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Height
8' x 4' 97 1/2" x 45 1/4" 100" 47" 67 3/4" 94 3/4" 42 1/2" 66 9/16" 43 1/2" 60"
2,4 m x 1,1 m 247,7 cm x 114,9 cm 254,0 cm 119,4 cm 172,1 cm 240,7 cm 108,0 cm 169,1 cm 110,5 cm 152,4 cm

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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. 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 page.
•If you fi nd that a part is missing, include the model number of your building
and contact the retailer where you purchased your shed.
•Separate contents of the carton by the part number while reviewing parts list. The fi 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....
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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 fi 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
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 build-
ing.
•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.
•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 diffi cult and unsafe.
SAFETY FIRST....
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safety edge
safety edge
sharp edge
sharp edge

Finish: For long lasting fi 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 infi 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 fl oor 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.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE....
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OPTION 1: Wood Platform
If you decide to build your own base, be sure to select the appropriate materials.
These are the recommended materials for your base:
2 x 4's (38 mm x 89 mm) Pressure Treated Lumber
5/8" (15,5 mm) 4 x 8 (1220 mm x 2440 mm) Plywood-exterior grade NOTE: Pressure Treated Lumber must not be used where
it will make contact with your storage building. The properties of Pressure Treated Lumber will cause accelerated cor-
rosion.
If Pressure Treated Lumber comes in contact with your storage building your warranty will be voided.
10 & 4 penny Galvanized Nails Concrete Blocks (optional)
The platform should be level and fl at (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 base follow instructions and diagram.
Construct frame (using 10 penny galvanized nails)
Measure 16"/24" (40,6 cm/61,0 cm) sections to construct
inside frame (see diagram)
Secure plywood to frame (using 4 penny galvanized nails)
Allow 6 - 7 hours for construction.
OPTION 2: Concrete Slab
The slab should be at least 4" (10,2 cm) thick. It must be level and fl at to provide good support for the frame.
The following are the recommended materials for your base.
1 x 4's (19 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 fi rm.
3. Cover gravel with a sheet of 6 mil plastic.
4. Construct a wood frame using four planks of 1x4 (19 mm x 89 mm)
lumber.
5. Pour in concrete to fi 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.
The Base For Your Building
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FRONT
(DOOR)
FRONT
(DOOR)
Base
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Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.
16"/24"
40,6 cm/61,0 cm
Note: Platform/Slab will extend 9/16" (1,4 cm) beyond
fl oor frame on all four sides. Seal this 9/16" (1,4 cm) of
wood with a roofi ng cement (not included), or bevel
this 9/16" (1,4 cm) of concrete when pouring,
for good water drainage.
97 1/2"
247,7 cm
45 1/4"
114,9 cm
45 1/4"
114,9 cm
97 1/2"
247,7 cm

It is important that the entire fl oor frame be anchored after the building is erected.
Below are recommended ways of anchoring.
Anchoring Down The Building
Anchoring
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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.
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.
1. 2.
1. 2.
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Remove from bag of screws
and save for the last step
66775
Plug (2)
(Packed with Screws)
66382
Lower Door Guide (4)
66183
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
66045
Handle (2)
66646
Washer (235)
(6 sheets of 40)
65109
#8-32 Acorn Nut (6)
(Packed with Screws)
65004
#8Ax5/16" (8 mm)
Screw (234)
65923
#8-32x3/8" (10 mm)
Bolt (62)
65900A
#10Bx1/2" (13 mm)
Black Screw (8)
(Packed with Screws)
65103
#8-32 Hex Nut (62)
Hardware
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66769
Door Slide (4)
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Parts List
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Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description in Carton List
1 10566 Rear Wall Angle 2
2 6617 Door Track Splice 1
3 10498 Horizontal Door Brace 4
4 10573 Front Header 2
5 10557 Roof Panel 3
6 10562 Right Gable 1
7 80015 Left Gable 1
8 9316 Right Roof Trim 2
9 10560 Right Roof Panel 1
10 80013 Left Roof Panel 1
11 10570 Roof Beam 2
12 10564 Side Wall Angle 2
13 10545 Side Wall Channel 2
14 80017 Left Roof Trim 2
15 8941 Ramp 1
16 10544 Side Floor Frame 2
17 10563 Wall Panel 4
18 6278 Vertical Door Brace 2
19 10478 Right and Left Doors 2
20 6243 Wall Panel 2
21 9369 Door Jamb 2
22 9924 Rear Wall Channel 2
23 9377 Rear Floor Frame 2
24 9378 Door Track 2
25 9379 Front Floor Frame 2
26 9381 Front Corner Panel 2
27 9385 Rear Corner Panel 2
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Assembly by Key No.
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27
4
4
10
9
8
8
14
14
6
7
11
11
5
5
5
26
22
22
27
20
20
1
1
12
17
17
17
24
24
12
26
21
21
19
19
18
18
16
16
23
23
25
25
15 3
3
3
32
13
13
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The front fl oor frame is made up of
three pieces. The rear fl oor frame is
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 front and rear. Proceed as
follows:
1 Place the front fl oor frames as
shown. Center the ramp, with drain
holes facing outside, on top of the two
front fl oor frames. Join the frames by
inserting eight screws.
2 Overlap the rear fl oor frames as
shown. The holes in these pieces will
align when the pieces are positioned
with correct amount of overlap. See
the illustrations below for the proper
overall length of the rear fl oor frame.
Join the frames by inserting fi ve bolts
into frame set as shown.
3 Double check the length of each
and set these pieces aside for later
use.
Step 1
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Parts Needed For 
Floor Frame Assemblies
 8941 Ramp (1)
 9379 Front Floor Frame (2)
 9377 Rear Floor Frame (2)
9379
STEP
18941
Front Floor
Frame Assembly
95 7/8" 243,5 cm
STEP
2
9379
9377
Rear Floor Frame
95 7/8" 243,5 cm
9377
95 7/8" 243,5 cm Front
95 7/8" 243,5 cm Rear
STEP
3
9377
9379
8941
9379
DRAIN HOLES FACE
OUTSIDE
(8) (5)
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Step 2
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Parts Needed For 
Frame Assemblies
 10566 Rear Wall Angle (2)
 9924 Rear Wall Channel (2)
The main frame pieces reinforce
the walls. These pieces will later be
installed in the center and at the top
edge of the rear wall. Proceed as
follows:
1 Overlap the rear wall channel
pieces as shown in the fi gure and
fasten the two pieces together with
one bolt in the center hole (fi ve holes
will align).
2 Overlap the rear wall angle pieces
as shown in the fi gure and fasten
them together with one bolt in the
center hole.
3 Double check the length of each
and set these pieces aside for later
use.
9924
9924
STEP
1
Rear Wall Channel
94 5/8" 240,3 cm
10566
STEP
2
10566
Rear Wall Angle
94 5/8" 240,3 cm
Rear Wall Channel
94 5/8" 240,3 cm
Rear Wall Angle
94 5/8" 240,3 cm
STEP
3
(2)
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The roof beams support the roof
panels. The roof beam is made up of
two pieces overlapped at the center.
Hint: These pieces are force-fi tted,
so you may have to press hard to join
them together.
1 Place the end of one roof beam
inside a second roof beam so that
the six holes in each piece align. Do
not insert bolts yet.
2 Fasten the pressed-together roof
beam with eight bolts.
3 Double check the length and set
this piece aside for later use.
Step 3
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Parts Needed For 
Roof Beam Assemblies  10570 Roof Beam (2)
(8)
10570
STEP
1
10570
96 3/8"
244,8 cm
10570
STEP
2
10570
96 3/8"
244,8 cm
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Step 4
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Parts Needed For 
Door Track / Header
Assembly
 6617 Door Track Splice (1)
 9378 Door Track (2)
 10573 Header (2)
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94 5/8"
240,3 cm
Long Leg
on Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
6617
Painted Part
9378
9378
NOTE:
Door Track Splice (painted part)
66769
STEP
3
STEP
5
STEP
1
STEP
2
9378
9378
6617
66769
The door track/header assembly
supports the sliding doors and rein-
forces the front wall. It is made up of
fi ve pieces.
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.
3 Using this door track assembly,
with small holes on top, join the
header pieces, short leg on top, as
shown using screws.
4 Fasten overlap area of header with
2 bolts and nuts.
5 Position door slides onto the
legs, from the end of door track
assembly, as shown in the end view.
6 Set this piece aside for later use.
96 3/8"
244,8 cm
(16) (2)
STEP
4
10573
10573
CORRECT INCORRECT
Long Leg
on top.
Door Slide
END VIEW

 Front Floor Assembly (1)
 10544 Side Floor Frame (2)
 Rear Floor Assembly (1)
Parts Needed For 
Floor Frame
Step 5
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The fl oor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
1Assemble the four corners of the
fl oor frame using two screws at each
corner as shown. At the front corners
fasten bolts through from the bottom
with nuts on top.
2 Measure the fl oor frame diagonally.
When the diagonal measurements
are equal, the fl oor frame is square.
NOTE
If using a wood platform or
concrete slab do not fasten the
fl oor frames to your base at this
time. You will anchor the building
after it is erected.
STEP
19377
RIGHT
REAR
10544
10544
Level
RIGHT
FRONT
9379
STEP
2
When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
FRONT
10544
10544
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1 Position rear corner panels at the
rear corners, as shown. The widest
part of each corner panel must be
placed along the rear of the building.
Fasten the corner panels to the fl oor
frame with four screws.
2 Position front corner panels at the
corners of the fl oor frame as shown.
The widest part of each corner panel
must be placed along the front of the
building. A small gap will exist be-
tween front corner panel and ramp.
Fasten the corner panels to the fl oor
frame with three screws.
NOTE
Be careful to install the correct
panel in each position as shown
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
complete 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.
3 Double-check the part numbers of
the wall panels, before proceeding.
The fl oor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
 9381 Front Corner Panel (2)
 9385 Rear Corner Panel (2)
Parts Needed For 
Corners
Step 6
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FRONT
STEP
TOP VIEW
9385
SIDE
REAR
Wide
Side
9381
SIDE
Narrow Side
9385
2
9381
STEP
1
Washer
Panels rest on
frame as shown
9381
9385
9385
9381
STEP
3
CORRECT INCORRECT
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 Rear Wall Angle Assembly (1)
 Rear Wall Channel Assembly (1)
 10545 Side Wall Channel (2)
 10564 Side Wall Angle (2)
 Door Track/Header Assembly (1)
Parts Needed For 
Frames
Step 7
The main frame pieces give rigidity to
the side walls and provide a surface
for attaching the gables which sup-
port the roof.
1 Fasten the rear wall angle across
the inside top of the rear wall using
screws.
2 Fasten the rear wall channel
across the middle of the rear wall
using screws.
NOTE
The upper leg of the side wall
angles must face the outside
of the building.
3 Fasten the side wall angles across
the inside top of the side panels us-
ing screws.
4 Fasten the side wall channels
across the middle of the side panels
using screws. Fasten overlaps in rear
corners with screws.
5 Fasten the door track/header as-
sembly across the top of the front wall
panels using screws. See the fi gure.
STEP
10566
3
9924
STEP
STEP
5
4
10545
FRONT
DOOR TRACK/HEADER ASSEMBLY
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STEP
2
(24) (2)
10564
STEP
1
Rear Wall
Angle Must
Face Inside
Building
Side Wall Angles
Must Face
Outside Building
Gap
13/16"
(2,1 cm)
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Parts Needed For 
Wall Panels
Step 8  6243 Wall Panel (2)
 10563 Wall Panel (4)
The wall panels come in two widths.
Each wall panel has a crimped rib
on one side. The crimped rib should
go under the rib of the panel that
follows it.
1 Locate all of the wall panels and
set each one alongside the building.
2 Be sure that you have the cor-
rect panels in each position. Do
this by overlapping the panels
and determining if the holes line
up with the holes in the frame.
Panels rest on
frame as shown
2
STEP
1
6243
STEP
Crimped Rib
Underneath
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3 Fasten the wall panels at the top
and bottom with screws.
4 Fasten the center of each panel
to the wall channel with screws.
Fasten overlapping ribs as before.
10563
10563
3
STEP
Bolt and nut
does not go thru
wall channel
at overlap
4
STEP
Detail Showing
Center of Panel
Screwed to Wall
Channel
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The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim. Follow these steps for both door
jambs.
1 Fasten a door jamb to the front
panel with three bolts, nuts and
acorn nuts, as shown. Push a plug
into hole at center of jamb, closest to
door opening.
2 Fasten the top of the door jamb
to the door track with two screws. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite
door jamb.
Step 9 Parts Needed For 
Door Jamb  9369 Door Jamb (2)
9369
STEP
1
Plug
STEP
2
TOP VIEW
9369
Door Track
Plug
(3) bolts
Bolt
TOP VIEW
Door Track
Screw
Screw
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Hex Nut
Acorn Nut
(8) (6)
(2)
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