Arrow ED86 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.
Model No. ED86 GD86-B
Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
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Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Door
*Approx. Foundation Storage Area (Roof Edge to Roof Edge) (Wall to Wall) Opening
Size Size Sq. Ft. Cu. Ft. Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Height
8' x 6' 97 1/2" x 68 3/4" 43 271 99 3/4" 71 1/4" 79 1/8" 94 3/4" 66" 77 7/8" 43 1/2" 69 1/4"
2,4m x 1,7m 248cm x 175cm 4,0m27,7m3253cm 181cm 201cm 241cm 168cm 198cm 110cm 176cm
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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 correct results.
Foundation andAnchoring: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
•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 foundation 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 foundation
you wish to use in order to form a complete list of the materials you will need.
Foundation 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. 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.
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. 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.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE....
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ACCESSORIES....
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* Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid-wall bracing.
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 lbs. (38kg)
(even weight distribution)
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.*
SHELF UNITS
Must be drilled for use as workbench in Estator.
+ Even weight distribution.
10' Long, 250 lb. (113kg) load+
Fits all Arrow 10' wide buildings.
16 lbs. (7kg)
AT101
Model No. Fits Shipping Weight
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 lbs.
(113kg) evenly distributed.
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 fit over the floor
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" (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.
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%.
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.
FLOOR FRAME KITS
MODELS FB47410, FB5465, FB106-A
FB109-A and FB1014-A
A simple new floor frame system made of heavy-duty, hot-dipped
galvanized steel. Use as foundation for plywood, sand or stone.
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.

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The Foundation For Your Building
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FRONT
(DOOR)
FRONT
(DOOR)
Foundation
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Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.
OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FRAME KIT: (Order No. FB106-A or 68381-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 to the ground.
Allow 1 - 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
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 Site/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.
Allow 3 - 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time.
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.
97 1/2"
2,47m
16"/24"
40,6cm/61cm
68 3/4"
1,75m
97 1/2"
2,47m
68 3/4"
1,75m

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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ArrowAnchoringKit:(Model No. AK100 or 68383)
Recommended for use with the concrete foundation.
Contains: Corner gussets, perimeter clips, hardware,
1/4" masonary drill bit and installation instruction.
AnchoringintoConcrete:
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.
ArrowAnchoringKit:(Model No. AK4 or 60298)
Recommended for use with any suggested base.
Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and
installation instruction.
AnchoringintoWood/Post:
Use 1/4" Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (0,63cm) dia.
holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring.
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OVER THE BEAMS
AND INTO THE GROUND
1. 2.
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Remove from bag of screws
and save for the last step
67293
Weather Stripping (1)
66382
Lower Door Guide (4)
66183
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
67468 Peak Cap (2)
(Arrow Logo)
66045
Handle (2)
66646
Washer (182)
(5 sheets of 40)
65004
#8Ax5/16" Screw (260)
65923
#8-32x3/8" Bolt (89)
65900A
#10Bx1/2" Black Screw (8)
(Packed with Screws)
65103
#8-32 Hex Nut (89)
Hardware
BA11
6228
Track Support (2)
65109
#8-32 Acorn Nut (2)
(Packed with Screws)
7916
Roof Beam Bracket (4)
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 8941 Ramp 1
2 9379 Front Floor Frame 2
3 9377 Rear Floor Frame 2
4 9336 Right Rear Wall Angle 1
5 9378 Door Track 2
6 6617 Door Track Splice 1
7 9337 Left Rear Wall Angle 1
8 7907 Left Gable 2
9 7906 Right Gable 2
10 8946 Side Floor Frame 2
11 5288 Corner Post 4
12 9342 Side Wall Angle 2
13 5287 Splice Post 1
14 7311 Door Jamb 2
15 9344 Siding Stud 6
16 8719 Side Siding 6
17 6658 Gable Brace 2
18 9345 Rear Siding 6
19 9746 Front Siding 6
20 8474 Roof Beam 3
21 8476 Roof Angle 1
22 8466 Right Roof Panel 2
23 7875 Roof Panel 4
24 8467 Left Roof Panel 2
25 8461 Ridge Cap 1
26 8482 Side Roof Trim 2
27 10484 Right Door 1
28 10484 Left Door 1
29 10498 Horizontal Door Brace 4
30 6301 Vertical Door Brace 2

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Assembly by Key No.
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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
B14
●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" 2,43m
STEP
2
9379
9377
Rear Floor Frame
95 7/8" 2,43m
9377
95 7/8" 2,43m Front
95 7/8" 2,43m Rear
STEP
3
9377
9379
8941
9379
DRAIN HOLES FACE
OUTSIDE

Step 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
FrameAssembly
The main frame pieces reinforce the
walls. This piece will later be installed
at the top edge of the rear wall. Pro-
ceed as follows:
1 Overlap the right and left rear wall
angle pieces as shown in the figure
and fasten them together with one
bolt in the center hole.
2 Set the assembly aside. You will
use it later.
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●●
●9336 Right Rear Wall Angle (1)
●●
●●
●9337 Left Rear Wall Angle (1)
STEP
1
2"
5 cm
9336 Right
9337 Left
Rear Wall Angle
94 5/8" 2,4 m
2"
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Step 3
B16
●Parts Needed For ●
RoofBeamAssembly ●●
●●
●8474 Roof Beam (1)
●●
●●
●8476 Side Wall Angle (1)
The roof beams join the two gables
and support the roof panels. The main
roof beam is made up of two pieces
fastened together.
1 Place the side wall angle, back-
to-back, with a roof beam and fasten
together using ten screws.
2 Set this piece aside for later use.
Assembled
8476 Side Wall Angle
8474 Roof Beam
Main Roof Beam
STEP
1

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NOTE:
Door Track Splice (painted part)
Step 4
B17
●Parts Needed For ●
Door Track Assembly ●●
●●
●6617 Door Track Splice (1)
●●
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●9378 Door Track (2)
The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
front wall. It is made up of three 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.
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.
3 Position door slides onto the
legs, from the end of door track
assembly, as shown in the end view.
4 Set this piece aside for later use.
66769
STEP
3
94 5/8" 2,40m
STEP
4
END VIEW
STEP
1
9378
STEP
2
94 5/8"
2,40m
6617
9378
Long Leg
on Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
9378
9378
6617
66769
94 5/8"
2,40m

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●●
●Front Floor Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●8946 Side Floor Frame (2)
●●
●●
●Rear Floor Assembly (1)
●Parts Needed For ●
Floor Frame
Step 5
B18
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.
NOTE
If you have purchased a Floor
Frame Kit you need to
install it at this time.
STEP
19377
RIGHT
REAR
8946
8946
Level
RIGHT
FRONT
9379
STEP
2
When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
FRONT
8946
8946

1 Position corner posts at the cor-
ner of the floor frame as shown. Fas-
ten the corner post to the floor frame
with two screws.
Support the corner posts with stakes
or other devices until door jambs are
attached.
2 Fasten the door track assembly
(holes on top) behind the top of the
front corner posts using 1 screw in
each corner. See the figure.
3 Fasten the rear wall angle as-
sembly behind the top of the rear
posts using 2 screws in each post.
●●
●●
●5288 Corner Post (4)
●●
●●
●Door Track Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●Rear Wall Angle Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●9342 Side Wall Angle (2)
Step 6
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●Parts Needed For ●
Posts/Top Frames
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.
The top frame pieces give rigidity to
the side walls and provide a surface
for attaching the gables which sup-
port the roof.
4 Fasten the side wall angles be-
hind the top of the side posts using 2
screws in each corner. Side wall
angles overlap rear wall angle in cor-
ners.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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STEP
1
5288
STEP
3
STEP
2
STEP
4
5288
5288
5288
Short Leg
on Top
REAR
FRONT
SIDE
SIDE
9342
9378
Wall Angles
Must Face
Inside
Building Rear Wall
Angle Assembly
Long Leg
On Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
Left
Opening
Facing In
FRONT
Right
Door Track Assembly
9342
TOP VIEW

The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim. The splice post supports the
rear wall.
1 Position splice post at the center
of the rear wall and fasten using 4
bolts and nuts into rear wall angle
and 2 screws into rear floor frame.
Hint: Measure or count holes to de-
termine if post is centered on rear.
2 Fasten the top of the door jambs
to the door track with two screws. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.
Notched edge faces toward center of
building. Fasten middle hole on in-
side edge of door jamb with a bolt
inside building and a hex nut with an
acorn nut outside, as shown.
●●
●●
●5287 Splice Post (1)
●●
●●
●7311 Door Jamb (2)
●Parts Needed For ●
Splice Post/Door Jamb
Step 7
W20
20
5287
1
STEP
STEP
2
NOTCHED EDGE
MUST FACE CENTER
OF BUILDING
FRONT
3/8" Bolt
Hex Nut
FRONT
Washer
7311
7311
Acorn Nut