Arrow CL72-A Use and care manual

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Model No. CL72-A
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
7' x 2' 86 5/8" x 28 1/4" 15 95 87 1/4" 28 1/2" 81 5/8" 83 7/8" 25 1/2" 81" 50 1/4" 69"
2,1m x 0,6m 220,0cm x 71,8cm 1,4m22,7m3221,6cm 72,4cm 207,3cm 213,0cm 64,8cm 205,7cm 127,6cm 175,3cm

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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. 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
1101 North 4th Street 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.
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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 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%.
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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" (20,3-30,5cm)
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
ATTIC KIT / WORKBENCH KIT
Model No. AT101
Heavy-duty galvanized steel bars that
fit all 10' (3,0m) 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.
Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid-wall bracing.
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" (64,8cm) 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' (3,0m x 2,6m), 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: 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 (38mm x 89mm) Pressure Treated Lumber ●5/8" (15,5mm) 4 x 8 (1220mm x 2440mm) 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/61,0cm) sections to construct
inside frame (see diagram)
Secure plywood to frame (using 4 penny galvanized nails)
Allow 2 - 3 hours for construction.
OPTION 2: Concrete Slab
The slab should be at least 4" (10,2cm) 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 (19mm x 89mm) (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" (15,2cm) deep into the ground (remove grass).
2. Fill up to 4" (10,2cm) 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 (19mm x 89mm)
lumber.
5. Pour in concrete to fill in the hole and the frame giving a
total of 4" (10,2cm) 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" (1,4cm) of
wood with a roofing cement (not included), or bevel
this 9/16" (1,4cm) of concrete when pouring,
for good water drainage.
16"/24"
40,6cm/61,0cm
281/4"
71,8cm
865/8"
220,0cm
281/4"
71,8cm
865/8"
220,0cm

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 concretefoundation.
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" (6mm x 51mm) Lag Screws.
2. For Anchor Post of Concrete poured after building is
erected: Use 1/4" x 6" (6mm x 152mm) 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" (6mm) Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (6mm)
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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66150
Screw Driver Holder (1)
66149
ToolHook (5)
66462
Hasp(1)
66684
Spring Latch (1) 66183
Roof Trim Cap (4) 66463
Swivel Staple (1)
66714
#6-32x7/16"(11mm)
Flat Hd Bolt (16)
66646
Washer(164)
(5sheetsof40)
66645
#6-32x3/4"(19mm)
Screw (7) 66148
CapProtector (14)
65004
#8Ax5/16"(8mm)
Screw(154)
65923
#8-32x3/8"(10mm)
Bolt(68)
65941
#6-32HexNut (23)
65103
#8-32HexNut (68)
Hardware
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66604
Hinge(4)

Parts List
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Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description in Carton List
1 8984 Side Floor Frame 2
2 9429 Ramp 1
3 9430 Front/Rear Floor Frame 2
4 9431 Mid Wall Frame 1
5 9432 Side Wall Angle 2
6 9433 Roof Rafter 3
7 9434 Rear Wall Angle 1
8 9435 Horizontal Door Brace 4
9 9436 Right Roof Trim 1
10 9437 Left Roof Trim 1
11 9438 Front Roof Trim 1
12 9439 Peak Trim 1
13 9440 Door Header 1
14 9441 Rear Header 1
15 9442 Starter Strip 1
16 9443 Roof Panel 1
17 9448 Right Gable 1
18 9449 Left Gable 1
19 9454 Shelf 4
20 9446 Right Front Corner Panel 1
21 9447 Left Front Corner Panel 1
22 9445 Wall Panel 2
23 9444 Rear Corner Panel 2
24 9936 Right Door 1
25 9937 Left Door 1
26 9452 Right Door Jamb 1
27 9453 Left Door Jamb 1
28 66612 Astragal 1
29 67732 Foam Board 2
30 9522 Track Tool Holder 1
31 9942 Vertical Door Brace 2

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Assembly by Key No.
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Step 1
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The door header reinforces the front
wall and roof. It is made up of two
pieces.
1Positioning the door header as
shown, attach a starterstripto head-
er using four screws, where shown.
●Parts Needed For ●
Door Header Assembly ●●
●●
●9440 Door Header (one)
●●
●●
●9442 Starter Strip (one)
STEP
1
9440
9442
Screw

Step 2
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STEP
7
●Parts Needed For ●
DoorAssembly
●●
●●
●9435 Horizontal Door Brace (four)
●●
●●
●9936 Right Door (one)
●●
●●
● 9937 Left Door (one)
●●
●●
● 66612 Astragal (one)
●●
●●
● 67732 Foam Board (two)
●●
●●
●9942 Vertical Door Brace (two)
The steps on this page tell how to
assemble the doors. Proceed as fol-
lows:
1Position hinges on sides of right
and left door panels as shown and
fasten with 7/16" (11mm) flat head
bolts outside and #6 hex nuts inside.
2Slide foamboardunder lip of door,
away from hinges, foil facing out-
ward. See caution. Hold the vertical
door brace against the long edge of
the foam board inside the door and
fasten to door using 5 bolts and nuts.
3Cover ends of door panel with hor-
izontal door brace. Edge of door
panel slides into brace. Fasten brac-
es to doors using two screws.
4Using an awl, ice pick or nail, push
holes through foam board at the hasp
and staple holes. Attach haspto right
door and swivel staple to left door
using #6-32x3/4" (19mm) flat head
bolts and #6-32 hex nuts. Tighten
nuts through foam board using a
needle nose pliers until they are
against inside of door panel.
5Position astragal to right door, as
shown, and fasten using six screws.
6Fasten the spring latch at the top
of left door, using three screws.
7Set the doors aside for later use.
STEP
6
STEP
4
STEP
5STEP
2
STEP
3
STEP
1
END VIEW
#6-32x3/4" (19mm) Flat Head Bolt
Hasp
#6 Hex Nut
Hinge
9435
Hasp
66612
67732 Foil Side
9936 CAUTION:
SHARP EDGE
Hinge
7/16" (11mm) Flat Head Bolt
Screw
9942
9435
#6-32x3/4" (19mm) Flat Head Bolt
END VIEW
Swivel Staple
#6 Hex Nut
Spring Latch
9435
Hinge
Screw
67732 Hinge
7/16" (11mm) Flat Head Bolt
9942
Foil Side
9435
Swivel Staple

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Step 3
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The floor frame at the front of building
is made up of two pieces. Proceed as
follows:
1Center the rampon top of the front
floor frame. Join the frames by in-
serting four screws.
2Place the floorframeson the foun-
dation. Assemble the four corners of
the floor frame using two screws at
each corner as shown.
3Measure the floor frame diagonally.
When the diagonal measurements
are equal, the floor frame is square.
NOTE
Do not fasten the floor frame to
your foundation at this time. You
will anchor the building after it is
erected.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
●Parts Needed For ●
Floor Frame Assembly
●●
●●
●8984 Side Floor Frame (two)
●●
●●
●9429 Ramp (one)
●●
●●
●9430 Front/Rear Floor Frame (two)
STEP
1
Level
9430
8984
9430
8984
8984
9430
9429
Screw
FRONT
WhenDiagonal Measurements are
Equal the Floor Frame is Square.
STEP
2
STEP
3

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Step 4
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NOTE
The remainder of the building assembly
requires many hours. 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.
1Position right & left front corner
panels at the corners of the floor
frame as shown. The widest part of
each corner panel must be placed
along the front of the building. Fasten
the corner panels to the floor frame
with three screws, where shown.
Support the corner panel with a step
ladder until overlap is fastened.
2Attach the rear corner panels to
the rear corners, as shown. The
crimped rib should go under the rib of
the adjacent panel. Fasten overlap-
ping rib using 2 screws and a bolt
with nut.
NOTE
Be careful to install the correct
panel in each position as shown
3Fasten the sidewallanglesacross
the top of the side panels using
screws.
4Double-check the part numbers of
the corner wall panels, before pro-
ceeding.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
●Parts Needed For ●
Corners/Side Angles
●●
●●
●9432 Side Wall Angle (two)
●●
●●
●9446 Right Front Corner Panel (one)
●●
●●
●9447 Left Front Corner Panel (one)
●●
●●
●9444 Rear Corner Panel (two)
STEP
1
Narrow
Side
SIDE SIDE
9444
REAR
Wide Side
9444
9447 9446
FRONT
Washer
Crimper Rib
Underneath
9432
9444
Keepholes alignedaround
building, towards the top
9447
9432
9444
Screw
9446
Panels rest on
frame as shown
STEP
4STEP
3
STEP
2
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Step 5
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The main frame pieces give rigidity
to the front and rear walls.
1Fasten the rear wall angle across
the top of the rear wall using four
screws.
2Fasten the doorheaderacross the
top of the front walls using two screws,
where shown.
●Parts Needed For ●
Frames ●●
●●
●9434 Rear Wall Angle (one)
●●
●●
●Door Header Assembly (one)
19434
STEP
Screw Door Header Assembly
2
STEP
FRONT

Step 6
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Each wall panel has a crimped rib on
one side. The crimped rib should go
under the rib of the panel that follows
it. The rear header supports the rear
wall and roof.
1Fasten the wall panels at the top
and bottom with screws.
2Fasten overlapping ribs using two
screws and a bolt with nut.
3Positioning the rear header, with
small flange on top, fasten to rear
wall angle, using seven screws.
●●
●●
●9441 Rear Header (one)
●●
●●
●9445 Wall Panel (two)
●Parts Needed For ●
Wall Panels/Rear Header
STEP
3
9441
STEP
2
Crimped Rib
Underneath
STEP
1
Nut
STEP
3
Panels rest on
frame as shown
Screw
Bolt
9445
9445

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Step 7
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1Lift and fasten a rightand leftgable,
under rear header, to the right and left
hand wall with four screws. Join
gables to header in the rear corners,
using a screw.
2Position roof rafters across width
of building, under rear header, with
tab on top of door header. Fasten
using two screws.
●Parts Needed For ●
Gables/RoofRafters
●●
●●
●9433 Roof Rafter (three)
●●
●●
●9448 Right Gable (one)
●●
●●
●9449 Left Gable (one)
9433
STEP
2
9449
STEP
1
Bolt
Screw
Nut
9448