Arrow AR1012-B Use and care manual

* Size rounded off to the nearest foot
BUILDINGDIMENSIONS
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.
712760104
Model No. AR1012-B VC1012-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
10' x 12' 121" x 143 1/4" 115 686 123 1/4" 145 3/4" 81 3/8" 118 1/4" 140 1/2" 80 1/8" 55 1/2" 60"
3,0m x 3,6m 307cm x 364cm 10,7m219,4m3313cm 370cm 207cm 300cm 357cm 204cm 141cm 152cm

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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:Yourstoragebuildingmustbe 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 Foundation 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 the 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.
FoundationPreparation
•HammerandNails
• Spade or Shovel
• Hand Saw / Power Saw
•Lumberand/orConcrete
OptionalTime-Savers
• Wrench / Nut Driver
• Electric / Cordless Drill
•Square
• String (for squaring frame)
Required
• Work Gloves
•Step Ladder
• Utility Knife / Scissors
• Pliers
•Carpenter'sLevel
•TapeMeasure
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%.
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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
protectionandlongsleeveswhenassembling
orperforming anymaintenanceonyourbuild-
ing.
•Practicecautionwiththetoolsbeingusedinthe
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.
•Keepchildrenandpetsawayfromworksiteto
avoid distractions and any accidents which
mayoccur.
•Donotattempttoassemble 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
windyday,becausethe large panels acting as a
"sail",canbewhippedaboutbythewindmaking
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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ACCESSORIES....
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* Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid-wall bracing.
ModelNo.SS404
• Makes 8" to 12" (20-30cm)
wide shelves in any length.
• Brackets, braces,
hardware included.
Lumber is not included.
ModelNo.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
Arrowbuildings.*
SHELF UNITS
Must be drilled for use as workbench in Estator.
+ Even weight distribution.
10'Long,250lb.(113kg)load+
Fits all Arrow 10' wide buildings. 16 lbs. (7kg)AT101
Model No. Fits ShippingWeight
ATTIC KIT / WORKBENCH KIT
Heavy-duty galvanized steel bars that
fit all 10' wide Arrow buildings. They
install quickly and easily to help
organizespaceandcreatemore
useable space as an attic or
workbench. Will hold up to 250 lbs.
(113kg)evenlydistributed.
ANCHOR KIT
Model No. AK100
New concrete anchor system permits
anchoringanysizeArrowbuilding
directly to a concrete slab. Each kit
containsheavy-duty,hot-dipped
galvanizedsteelcornergussets and
perimeter clips which fit over the floor
frame and lag bolt into a concrete slab.
Full assembly instructions and a 1/4"
masonarydrillbit are included.
TOOL HANGING RACK
Model No. TH100
Theperfecttool 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
adjustablespacing.Greatfor
garage,basement, or the back
of any door. Fits all Arrow
storagebuildings.
ROOFSTRENGTHENING (heavysnowload)KITSExtra roof beams and gable braces
designedforaddedprotectionagainstheavysnowaccumulation.Increasesthestrengthofyourroofby50%.
ANCHOR KIT
Model No. AK4
Anchor Kit contains heavy-duty steel
augers, 60' (18m) of steel cable and 4 cable
clamps.Nodigging or concrete
pouring,justinsert cable under roof,
over roof beams, into augers and twist
augersintotheground.Forbuildings
larger than 10'x9', use 2 kits.
FLOOR FOUNDATION KITS
MODELS FB47410, FB5465, FB106-A
FB109-A, FB1010 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.

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The Foundation For Your Building
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FRONT
(DOOR)
FRONT
(DOOR)
Foundation
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Note:Finished Slabdimensions,with lumberremoved.
OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FOUNDATION KIT: (Order No. FB1014-A or 68387-A)
Arrow has the best base for your building in this simple kit. It keeps stored items above the ground .
This foundation 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.anARROWFLOORFOUNDATIONKITand2.anARROWANCHORINGKITasaneffectivemethodofsecuringthebuildingtothe
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.
Thesearetherecommendedmaterialsforyourfoundation:
●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.
Toconstruct the foundationfollowinstructions and diagram.
Constructframe (using10 pennygalvanizednails)
Measure 16"/24" (40,6cm/61cm) sections to construct
insideframe(seediagram)
Secureplywoodto 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
PreparetheSite/ConstructaFoundation
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 willextend 9/16"(1,4cm) beyondfloor
frame on all four sides. Seal this 9/16" of wood with a
roofing cement (not included), or bevel this 9/16" of
concretewhen pouring, for good waterdrainage.
121"
3,1m
16"/24"
40,6cm/61cm
1431/4"
3,6m
121"
3,1m
1431/4"
3,6m

It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected.
Belowarerecommendedwaysofanchoring.
Anchoring Down The Building
Anchoring
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ArrowAnchoringKit:(ModelNo.AK100or68383)
Recommendedforusewiththeconcretefoundation.
Contains:Cornergussets,perimeterclips,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:(ModelNo.AK4or60298)
Recommendedforuse withanysuggestedbase.
Contains:4AnchorswithCable,Clampsand
installationinstruction.
AnchoringintoWood/Post:
Use 1/4" Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (0,63cm) dia.
holesprovidedin theframesforproperanchoring.
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OVERTHEBEAMS
AND INTO THE GROUND
1. 2.
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Removefrombagof screws
and save for the last step
67545
WeatherStripping(1)
66382
LowerDoorGuide(4)
66242
Door Slide (4)
66183
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
66045
Handle(2)
66646
Washer(429)
(11sheetsof40)
65109
#8-32AcornNut(4)
(PackedwithScrews)
67468
PeakCap(2)
(ArrowLogo)
65004
#8Ax5/16"Screw(416)
65923
#8-32x3/8"Bolt(184)
65900A
#10Bx1/2"BlackScrew(4)
(PackedwithScrews)
65103
#8-32HexNut(184)
Hardware
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6228
TrackSupport(2)

Parts List
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Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
KeyNo. Number Description inCarton List
1 8576 RightGable 2
2 8577 LeftGable 2
3 6264 HorizontalDoorBrace 4
4 7743 RoofPanel 6
5 9086 RightRoofPanel 2
6 9087 LeftRoofPanel 2
7 8538 RightDoor 1
8 8539 LeftDoor 1
9 9369 DoorJamb 2
10 9373 FrontWallPanel 2
11 6515 WallPanel 10
12 6514 CornerPanel 4
13 3719 DoorHandleBrace 2
14 6278 VerticalDoorBrace 2
15 6403 DoorTrackSplice 1
16 6014 SideRoofTrim 2
17 6015 SideRoofTrim 4
18 6868 RidgeCap 1
19 6869 RidgeCap 2
20 9366 DoorTrack 2
PartsinCartonTwo
Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
KeyNo. Number Description inCarton List
21 5986 RearWallAngle 2
22 10389 RearWallChannel 2
23 9365 FrontWallChannel 2
24 6635 RoofBeamBracket 4
25 10397 RoofBeam 8
26 10390 SideWallChannel 4
27 10394 SideWallAngle 4
28 10392 SideFloorFrame 4
29 8936 RearFloorFrame 2
30 9367 FrontFloorFrame 2
31 9009 GableBrace 2
32 9204 RoofBeamBrace 2
33 8934 Ramp 1
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Assembly by Key No.
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The front floor frame is made up of
three pieces. The side floor frames
andtherear floorframearemadeup
of two pieces. The holes in these
pieceswill alignwhen thepieces are
positioned with correct amount of
overlap.Theillustrationsbelowshow
theproperoveralllengthforthesides,
rear and front. Proceed as follows:
1 Place the front floor frames as
shown. Center the ramp, with drain
holesfacingoutside,ontopofthetwo
frontfloorframes.Jointheframesby
inserting eight screws.
2Overlapthesidefloorframesand
therearfloorframes asshown.The
holes in these pieces will align when
the pieces are positioned with cor-
rectamountofoverlap.Seetheillus-
trations below for the proper overall
lengthofthesideandrearfloorframes.
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
use.
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)
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9367
STEP
18934
9367
DRAIN HOLES FACE
OUTSIDE
FrontFloor
FrameAssembly
119 3/8" 3,0m
8936
10392
9367
8934
9367
10392
10392
Side Floor Frame 141 5/8" 3,6m
8936 8936
RearFloorFrame1193/8"
3,0m
STEP
2
STEP
3
141 5/8" 3,6m
141 5/8" 3,6m
119 3/8" 3,0m
Front&Rear
119 3/8" 3,0m
Sides

Step 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
FrameAssemblies
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.
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.
5Settheassembliesaside.Youwill
use them later.
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●5986 Rear Wall Angle (2)
●●
●●
●10389Rear WallChannel (2)
●●
●●
●10390 Side Wall Channel (4)
●●
●●
● 10394 Side Wall Angle (4)
STEP
1STEP
2
10389
10390 SideWallChannels
140 3/8" 3,6m
RearWallAngle
118 1/8" 3,0m
5986
5986
10394 Side Wall Angles
140 3/8" 3,6m
STEP
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Rear Wall Angle 118 1/8" 3,0m
Side Wall Angles 140 3/8" 3,6m (2 Assemblies)
STEP
5
STEP
RearWallChannel
118 1/8" 3,0m
10390
10389
10394
Rear Wall Channel 118 1/8" 3,0m
Side Wall Channels 140 3/8" 3,6m (2 Assemblies)

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The roof beams join the two gables
andsupporttheroofpanels.Themain
roof beam is made up of four pieces
overlapped back to back at the cen-
ter. The left and right roof beam as-
sembliesaremadeupoftwopieces.
Hint: These pieces are force-fitted,
soyoumayhavetopresshardtojoin
themtogether.
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
toformthemainroofbeamassembly.
Hold the assembly together and fas-
ten with 14 bolts. Build only one
Doubled Beam Assembly.
3 Fasten 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.
Step 3
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●Parts Needed For ●
Roof BeamAssemblies ●●
●●
●10397RoofBeam (8)
10397
STEP
1
10397
Assembled
142 3/8" 3,6m
Build one DoubledMainRoof
Beam Assembly for Peak in Roof
End
View
1423/8"
3,6m
Build two Single Beam
Assemblies
STEP
2
STEP
3
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NOTE:
DoorTrackSplice(paintedpart)
Step 4
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●Parts Needed For ●
Door TrackAssembly ●●
●●
●6403 Door Track Splice (1)
●●
●●
●9366Door Track(2)
The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
frontwall.Itismadeupofthreepieces.
1 Using the door track splice,
(painted), join the door track
(galvanized) pieces end-to-end as
shown.
2 Insertfourscrews fromtheunder-
side only.
Hint: The holes in the top side of the
doortrackassemblyareforfastening
thegabletothetopofthefrontwallin
a later step.
3Positiondoorslidesontothelegs,
from the end of door track
assembly,asshownintheendview.
NOTE: Flat side on top, pins and
holes must be oriented as shown.
4 Set this piece aside for later use.
66242
STEP
3
118 1/8" 3m
STEP
4
END VIEW
STEP
1
9366
STEP
2
6403
9366
Long Leg
on Top
ShortLeg
onBottom
9366
9366
6403
66242
118 1/8" 3m
118 1/8" 3m

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●Front Floor Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●Side Floor Assembly (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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1 Place the floor frame pieces that
you assembled earlier on the foun-
dation. Assemblethefourcornersof
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
Foundation Kit you need to
install it at this time.
STEP
1
10392
RIGHT
REAR
8936
Level
10392
RIGHT
FRONT
9367
STEP
2
WhenDiagonalMeasurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
FRONT

1 Position a corner panel at the
corner of the floor frame as shown.
Thewidestpartofeachcornerpanel
must be placed along the side of the
building for all four corners. Fasten
the corner panel to the floor frame
with one screw.
Support the corner panel with a step
ladder until a wall panel is attached.
2Attachthefrontwallpanelstothe
frontcornerpanels,asshown.Asmall
gapwillexistbetweenfrontwallpanel
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)
●●
●●
●6514 Corner Panel (4)
Step 6
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●Parts Needed For ●
Corners
NOTE
Theremainder ofthe buildingassembly
requiresmanyhoursandmore thanone
person. Do not continue beyond this point
if you do not have enough time to com-
plete the assembly today. A partially
assembledbuilding can beseverely
damagedby light winds.
Each screw and bolt in the wall re-
quires a washer.
4Double-checkthepartnumbersof
the wall panels, before proceeding.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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STEP
1
6515
9373 9373
6514
6514
REAR
FRONT
9373
Panels rest on
frameas shown
6514
SIDE TOP VIEW
Narrow
Side
6514
6515
Wide Side
STEP
3
STEP
2
STEP
46514
6514
9373
6515
6515
6514
Washer
CrimpedRib
Underneath
6514
SIDE

●●
●●
●RearWall ChannelAssembly (1)
●●
●●
●Side Wall Channel Assembly (2)
●Parts Needed For ●
Mid Frames
Step 7
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The mid frame pieces give rigidity to
the side and rear walls.
1 Fasten the rear wall channel
across the middle of the rear wall
using screws.
2 Fasten the side wall channels
across the middle of the side panels
using screws. Fasten overlaps in
rear corners with bolts and nuts, at
two locations. See the figure.
NOTE
The wall channels behind the
front wall panels will be installed
in a later step. STEP
1
10390
10389
FRONT
2
STEP