Arrow Storage Products EPA104 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.
716450510
Model No. EPA104
Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
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Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Door
*Approx. Foundation (Roof Edge to Roof Edge) (Wall to Wall) Opening
Size Size Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Height
10' x 4' 121" x 45 1/4" 123 1/2" 47" 67 3/4" 118 1/4" 42 1/2" 66 9/16" 55 1/2" 60"
3,0 m x 1,1 m 307,3 cm x 114,9 cm 313,1 cm 119,4 cm 172,1 cm 300,4 cm 108,0 cm 169,1 cm 141,0 cm 152,4 cm
Storage Area: 35 Sq. Ft. 188 Cu. Ft.
3,3 m25,3 m3

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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. The parts list is located on page 9.
•If you find 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 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.
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 first 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 at-
tachment 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 difficult and unsafe.
SAFETY FIRST....
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safetyedge
safetyedge
sharpedge
sharpedge

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.
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.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE....
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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.
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 corrosion.
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 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 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 flat 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 firm.
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 fill 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.
16"/24"
40,6 cm/61,0 cm
Note: Platform/Slab will extend 9/16" (1,4 cm) beyond
floor frame on all four sides. Seal this 9/16" (1,4 cm) of
wood with a roofing cement (not included), or bevel
this 9/16" (1,4 cm) of concrete when pouring,
for good water drainage.
121"
307,3 cm
45 1/4"
114,9 cm
45 1/4"
114,9 cm
121"
307,3 cm

It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected.
Below are recommended ways of anchoring.
Anchoring Down The Building
Anchoring
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AnchoringintoConcrete:
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.
AnchoringintoWood/Post:
Use 1/4" (6 mm) Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (6 mm)
dia. holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring.
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1. 2.
1. 2.

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Remove from bag of screws
and save for the last step
66382
Lower Door Guide (4)
66183
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
66045
Handle (2)
66646
Washer (247)
(7 sheets of 40)
65109
#8-32 Acorn Nut (4)
(Packed with Screws)
65004
#8Ax5/16" (8 mm)
Screw (246)
65923
#8-32x3/8" (10 mm)
Bolt (60)
65900A
#10Bx1/2" (13 mm)
Black Screw (8)
(Packed with Screws)
65103
#8-32 Hex Nut (60)
Hardware
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66769
Door Slide (4)

Parts List
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Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description in CartonList
1 10567 Rear Wall Angle 2
2 6403 Door Track Splice 1
3 10497 Horizontal Door Brace 4
4 10574 Front Header 2
5 10557 Roof Panel 2
6 10562 Right Gable 1
7 80015 Left Gable 1
8 6892 Right Roof Trim 2
9 10558 Right Roof Panel 1
10 80011 Left Roof Panel 1
11 10571 Roof Beam 2
12 10564 Side Wall Angle 2
13 10545 Side Wall Channel 2
14 80019 Left Roof Trim 2
15 8934 Ramp 1
16 10544 Side Floor Frame 2
17 9365 Front Wall Channel 2
18 6278 Vertical Door Brace 2
19 10475 Right and Left Doors 2
20 6515 Wall Panel 4
21 9369 Door Jamb 2
22 9917 Rear Wall Channel 2
23 8936 Rear Floor Frame 2
24 9366 Door Track 2
25 9367 Front Floor Frame 2
26 6020 Corner Panel 4
27 9373 Front Wall Panel 2
28 3719 Door Handle Brace 2
29 10559 Roof Panel 1

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Assembly by Key No.
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1
1
3
2
3
3
4
4
10
9
8
8
14
6
7
11
11
5
5
20
20
12
17
12
19
19
18
18
16
16
15
13
13
17
3
20
22
22
21
21 23
20
26
24
24
26
25
25
23
27
27
28
28
29 14
26
26

The front floor frame is made up of
three pieces. The rear floor 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 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 rear floor frames as
shown. The holes in these pieces
will align when the pieces are posi-
tioned with correct amount of over-
lap. See the illustrations below for
the proper overall length of the rear
floor frame. Join the frames by insert-
ing five bolts into frame set as shown.
3 Double check the length of each
and set these pieces aside for later
use.
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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)
9367
STEP
18934
Front Floor
Frame Assembly
119 3/8" 303,2 cm
STEP
2
9367
8936
Rear Floor Frame
119 3/8" 303,2 cm
8936
119 3/8" 303,2 cm Front
119 3/8" 303,2 cm Rear
STEP
3
8936
9367
8934
9367
DRAIN HOLES FACE
OUTSIDE
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Step 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
FrameAssemblies ●●
●●
●10567 Rear Wall Angle (2)
●●
●●
●9917 Rear Wall Channel (2)
The main frame pieces reinforce the
walls. These pieces will later be in-
stalled 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 figure and
fasten the two pieces together with
one bolt in the center hole (three
holes will align).
2 Overlap the rear wall angle pieces
as shown in the figure 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.
9917
9917
STEP
1
Rear Wall Channel
118 1/8" 300,0 cm
10567
STEP
2
10567
Rear Wall Angle
118 1/8" 300,0 cm
Rear Wall Channel
118 1/8" 300,0 cm
Rear Wall Angle
118 1/8" 300,0 cm
STEP
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The roof beams support the roof pan-
els. The roof beam is made up of two
pieces overlapped at the center.
Hint: These pieces are force-fitted,
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 BeamAssemblies ●●
●●
●10571 Roof Beam (2)
(8)
10571
STEP
1
10571
119 7/8"
304,5 cm
10571
STEP
2
10571
119 7/8"
304,5 cm

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NOTE:
Door Track Splice (painted part)
Step 4
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●Parts Needed For ●
Door Track / Header
Assembly
●●
●●
●6403 Door Track Splice (1)
●●
●●
●9366 Door Track (2)
●●
●●
●10574 Header (2)
66769
STEP
3
STEP
5
END VIEW
STEP
1
9366
STEP
2
6403
9366
Long Leg
on Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
9366
9366
6403
66769
118 1/8"
300,0 cm
The door track/header assembly sup-
ports the sliding doors and reinforces
the front wall. It is made up of five
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.
119 7/8"
304,5 cm
(14) (2)
STEP
4
10574
10574

●●
●●
●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 floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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1Assemble the four corners 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.
2 Measure the floor frame diago-
nally. When the diagonal measure-
ments 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.
STEP
18936
RIGHT
REAR
10544
10544
Level
RIGHT
FRONT
9367
STEP
2
When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
FRONT
10544
10544
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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 three screws. Fasten overlap-
ping rib using two screws and a bolt
with nut.
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
●●
●●
●6515 Wall Panel (2)
●●
●●
●9373 Front Wall Panel (2)
●●
●●
●6020 Corner Panel (4)
Step 6
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●Parts Needed For ●
Corners
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
requires a washer.
4 Double-check the part numbers of
the wall panels, before proceeding.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align. 16
STEP
1
9373 9373
FRONT
Panels rest on
frame as shown
Narrow
Side
6020
STEP
3
STEP
2
STEP
4
CORRECT INCORRECT
(38) (6)
6515
6020
6020
REAR
6020
SIDE TOP VIEW
Wide Side
Washer
SIDE
6515
9373
6020
6020
9373
6515
6020
6020
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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
assembly across the top of the front
wall panels using screws. See the
figure.
STEP
10567
3
9917
STEP
STEP
5
4
10545
FRONT
DOOR TRACK/HEADER ASSEMBLY
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STEP
2
(46) (2)
STEP
1
Rear Wall
Angle Must
Face Inside
Building
Side Wall Angles
Must Face
Outside Building
Gap
13/16"
(2,1 cm)
10564

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●Parts Needed For ●
Wall Panels
Step 8 ●●
●●
●6515 Wall Panel (2)
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 correct
panels in each position. Do this by
overlapping the panels and deter-
mining if the holes line up with the
holes in the frame.
Panels rest on
frame as shown
2
STEP
1
6515
STEP
Crimped Rib
Underneath
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(30) (3)
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.
3
STEP
Bolt and nut
does not go thru
wall channel
at overlap
4
STEP
Detail Showing
Center of Panel
Screwed to Wall
Channel

●●
●●
●9369 Door Jamb (2)
●●
●●
●9365 Front Wall Channel (2)
●Parts Needed For ●
Front Channel/Door Jamb
Step 9
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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 the front wall channels
in their positions between the end of
the side wall channel and the cor-
ner panel using screws. Do not put
a screw in the hole at the end be-
hind the door opening at this time.
2 Fasten a door jamb to the front
panel with two bolts, nuts and acorn
nuts, as shown.
3 Fasten the center of the door
jamb to the front wall panel and the
front wall channel with two screws.
4 Fasten the top of the door jamb to
the door track with two screws. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the
opposite door jamb.
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Acorn Nut
Hex Nut
9369
FRONT
Screw
Screw
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
Door Track
9369
Front Wall Channel
Front Wall Channel
Cross-Section
Top View
(2) bolts
Bolt
INSIDE OF
BUILDING
9365
FRONT
TOP VIEW
Screw Screw
Door Track
STEP
4
STEP
3
STEP
2
STEP
1
Acorn Nut
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●Parts Needed For ●
RoofBeam
Step 10 ●●
●●
●Roof Beam Assembly (1)
1 The dimension stated below mea-
sures from the end of the angle to-
wards the front of the building. Fas-
ten the roof beam assembly, small
holes on top, to the side wall angle
with a bolt and nut.
1
STEP
23 1/2"
59,7 cm
Opening
Facing
Back
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(2)