Arrow BY1012-A Use and care manual

Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
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Model No. BY1012-A l-I
VL101262-B r-I
697.68102-A FI
EH1012-B D
WL1012-A r-!
CAUTION: SOME PARTS HAVE SHARP EDGES. CARE
MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE VARIOUS PIECES
712810204 TO AVOID A MISHAP. FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE READ
SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. WEAR GLOVES
BUILDING DIMENSIONS * Size rounded off to the nearest foot = WHENHANDLINGMETALPARTS.
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'x12' 121"x1431/4" 115 645 1231/4" 1453/4" 727/8" 1181/4" 1401/2" 715/8" 551/2" 60"
3,0m x 3,6m 307cm x 364cm 10,7m 2 18,3m 3 313cm 370cm 185cm 300cm 357cm 182cm 141cm 152cm

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 correct results.
Foundation and Anchoring: 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 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.

PLAN AHEAD....
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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.
RequiredRequired
•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%.
•Work Gloves
•Step Ladder
•Utility Knife /Scissors
•Pliers
•Carpenter's Level
•Tape Measure
Optional Time-Savers
*Wrench /Nut Driver
*Electric /Cordless Drill
.Square
.String (forsquaringframe)
Foundation Preparation
• Hammer and Nails
• Spade or Shovel
•Hand Saw /Power Saw
•Lumber and/or Concrete
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.

SAFETY FIRST....
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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.
safeD'edge
sharp edge
safeD'edge
•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
•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.
•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.
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CARE &MAINTENANCE....
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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.
I Do not store swimming pool chemicals in your building. Combustibles and]I
corrosives must be stored in air tight approved containers.
Keep this Owner's Manual and Assembly Instructions for future reference.

ACCESSORIES....
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ROOF STRENGTHENING (heavy snow load) KITS Extra roof beams and gable braces
designed for added protection against heavy snow accumulation. Increases the strength ofyour roof by 50%.
ANCHOR KIT
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 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.
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.
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ANCHOR KIT
Model No. AKIO0
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.
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 Ibs.
(113kg) evenly distributed.
Model No. Fits Shipping Weight
AT101 10' Long, 250 lb. (113kg) load+ 16 Ibs. (7kg)
Fits all Arrow 10' wide buildings.
Must be drilled for use as workbench in Estator.
+ Even weight distribution.
SHELF UNITS
Heavy-duty, galvanized steel shelf units help organize storage
space. They easily mount on the wall or sit on the floor. Fits all
Arrowbuildings.*
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 Ibs. (38kg)
(even weight distribution)
6 * Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid-wall bracing.

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Foundation
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The Foundation For Your Building
OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FOUNDATION KIT: (Order No.FB1014-Aor 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.anARROW FLOOR FOUNDATION KIT and 2. an ARROW ANCHORING KIT asan effective method of securing the building to the
ground. Allow 1 -2hours 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 foryour foundation:
• 2 x 4's (5cm x 10cm) Pressure Treated Lumber Q 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/61 cm) 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
FRONT _ _ __/e,
(DOOR)
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.
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 lx4 (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 3-5hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time.
FRONT d1_ "_.._ ,"_12/.,_';>._--_.. _._b,_ _
(DOOR)
Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.
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Anchoring
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it is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected.
Below are recommended ways of anchoring.
Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No.AK4 or 60298)
Recommended for use with any suggested base.
Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and
installation instruction.
&
OVERTHE BEAMS
AND iNTO THE GROUND
Anchoring into Wood/Post:
Use 1/4" Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (0,63cm) dia.
holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring.
Arrow Anchoring Kit: (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.
Anchoring into Concrete:
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.
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Hardware
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Remove from bag of screws
and save for the last step
T T T
65900A
65103 #10B×112" Black Screw (4) 65923 65004
#8=32 He× Nut (171) (Packed with Screws) #8-32×3/8" Bolt (171 ) #8A×5/16" Screw (402)
66646 65109 67468
66045 Washer (428) #8-32 Acorn Nut (4) Peak Cap (2)
Handle (2) (11 sheets of 40) (Packed with Screws) (Arrow Logo)
66183
66242 66382 Roof Trim Cap 5971
Door Slide (4) Lower Door Guide (4) (2 right & 2 left) Roof Beam Bracket (4)
6228
Track Support (2) 67545
Weather Stripping (1)
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Parts List
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Assembly
Key No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Assembly
Key No.
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Part
Number
6000
6001
6264
6529
6640
Parts in Carton One
Part Quantity
in Carton
6641
8538
8539
9369
9373
6515
6514
Description
2
2
4
6
2
3719
6278
6403
6014
6015
6868
6869
9366
RightGable
Left Gable
Horizontal Door Brace
Roof Panel
Right Roof Panel
Left Roof Panel
Right Door
Left Door
DoorJamb
Front Wall Panel
Wall Panel
ComerPanel
2
1
1
2
2
10
4
Door Handle Brace
Vertical Door Brace
DoorTrack Splice
Side Roof Trim
Side Roof Trim
Ridge Cap
Ridge Cap
DoorTrack
Parts in Carton Two
2
2
1
2
4
1
2
2
Part
Number
5986
10389
9365
10397
10390
10393
10392
8936
9367
6635
8934
Part
Description
RearWallAngle
RearWall Channel
Front Wall Channel
Roof Beam
Side Wall Channel
Side WallAngle
Side Floor Frame
Rear Floor Frame
Front Floor Frame
Gable Brace
Ramp
Quantity
in Carton
2
2
2
8
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
Check
List
Check
List
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Assembly by Key No.
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4
4
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08934 Ramp (1)
L_Lpi_'1_'e_'_Jl @ Parts Needed For @ ® 9367 Front FIoor Frame (2)
Floor Frame Assemblies ®893sRearF oorFrame(2)
@10392 Side Floor Frame (4)
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The front floor frame is made up of
three pieces. The side floor frames
and the rear floor frame are 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 sides,
rear and front. Proceed as follows:
....
8934
9367
8936
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 side floor frames and
the rear floor frames as shown. The
holes in these pieces will align when
the pieces are positioned with cor-
rect amount of overlap. See the illus-
trations below for the proper overall
length of the side and rear floor frames.
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.
_'9' 99 Front Floor
9_ 8934 9'!1'1! Frame Assembly
1193/8"3,0m
L Yff_
9367 ! 11! .AIIII_. _,tI 9367
-- ' DRAIN HOLES FACE<_ '"'
OUTSIDE
9cite
10392 _l, I lI Side Floor Frame 141 5/8" 3,6m
eoe_ !_e_e
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I]_,',L Rear Floor Frame 119 3/8"
3,0m
;-" 8936 [!',1 ', _ 8936
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•5986 Rear Wall Angle (2)
k+_Lp_++e++'++_+'_ Q Parts Needed For • , ,0389 RearWall Channel (2)
Frame Assemblies ®10390 Side Wall Channel (4)
• 10393 Side Wall Angle (4)
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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:
10389 FIll RearWall Channel
118 1/8" 3,0m
10389
I Overlap the rear wall channel
pieces as shown in the figure and
fasten the two pieces together with
eight bolts as shown. 10390 Side Wall Channels
140 3/8" 3,6m
2 Make two side wall channels by
overlapping the side wall channel
pieces as shown. Fasten each set
together with eight bolts as shown.
3Overlap the rear wall angle
pieces as shown in the figure and
fasten them together with one bolt in
the center hole.
10390
Rear Wall Angle
4 Make two side wall angles by
overlapping the side wall angle
pieces as shown. Fasten each set
together with one bolt thru the large
hole at the end of each part.
5 Set the assemblies aside. You will
use them later.
Side Wall Angles
STEP STEP
3 4
RearWall Channel 118 118" 3,0m
els 140 3/8' 3,6m(2 Assemblies)
Rear Wall Angle 118 1/8" 3,0m
_Angl!_es 1403/8" 3,6m(2Assemblies)
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• Parts Needed For ®
Step 3 Roof Beam Assemblies ®lo397Roo,Beam(8)
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The roof beams join the two gables
and support the roof panels. The main
roof beam is made up of four pieces
overlapped back to back at the cen-
ter. The left and right roof beam as-
semblies are made up of two pieces.
Hint: These pieces are force-fitted,
so you may have to press hard to join
them together.
I 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
2 Take two of the pressed-together
roof beams and join them as shown
to form the main roof beam assembly.
Hold the assembly together and fas-
ten with 14 bolts. Build onIv one
Doubled Beam Assembly.
142 3/8" 3,6m
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3Fasten 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_,,, _ 1
assembly. _,,_'----------_ I
8 :
Build two Single Be 142 3/8"
Assemblies 3,6m
Build one Doubled Main Roof
Beam Assembly for Peak in Roof
142 3/8"
3,6m
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• Parts Needed For ® • 6403DoorTrackSplice(1)
Step 4DooTrack Assembly ®9366DoorTrack(21
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NOTE:
Door Track Splice (painted part)
The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
frontwall. 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.
6403 ._
©Long Leg
_ ,11 on Top
I Z I _ShortLeg
' ' J_ 9366on Bottom
._J_ 9366
118 118" 3m
:3 Position door slides onto the legs,
from the end of door track
assembly, as shown in the end view.
NOTE: Flat side on top, pins and
holes must be oriented as shown.
4 Set this piece aside for later use.
END VIEW
118 1/8" 3m
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Step 5
SWig
O Parts Needed For •
Floor Frame
• Front Floor Assembly (1)
O Side Floor Assembly (2)
• Rear Floor Assembly (1)
dation. Assemble 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.
FRONT '
2 Measure the floor frame diago-
nally. When the diagonal measure-
ments are equal, the floor frame is
square.
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When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
NOTE
If using a wood platform or
concrete slab do not fasten the J
floor frames to your base at this
time. You will anchor the
building after it is erected.
NOTE
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O Parts Needed For O O6515Wall Panel(2)
St p6,9373 Front Wall Panel (2)
eCorners •6514 Corner Panel (4)
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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.
Each screw and bolt in the wall re-
quires a washer.
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 one screw.
SIDE
Wide Side
REAR
TOP VIEW
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SIDE
6514 6514
FRONT
Support the corner panel with a step
ladder until a wall panel is attached. 6515
2Attach the front wall panels to the
front corner panels, as shown. A small
gapwill 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
4 Double-check the part numbers of
the wall panels, before proceeding.
6515
6514
6514 6515 6514
9373 Crimped Rib
Underneath
9373
Panels rest on Washer
frame as shown
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Step 7oParts Needed For ®eRearWa,,Channe,Assemb,y(1)
Mid FFa_eS o Side Wall Channel Assembly (2)
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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.
2Fasten 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.
10390
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10389
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