Arrow ED65 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.
708431207
Model No. ED65 GD65-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
6' x 5' 74" x 57" 27 167 76 1/4" 59 1/2" 79 1/8" 71 1/4" 54 1/4" 77 7/8" 32" 69 1/4"
1,8m x 1,4m 188cm x 145cm 2,5m24,7m3194cm 151cm 201cm 181cm 138cm 198cm 81cm 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. FB5465)
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.
74"
1,9m
16"/24"
40,6cm/61cm
57"
1,4m
74"
1,9m
57"
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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.
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 (96)
(3 sheets of 40)
65004
#8Ax5/16" Screw (192)
65923
#8-32x3/8" Bolt (50)
65900A
#10Bx1/2" Black Screw (8)
(Packed with Screws)
65103
#8-32 Hex Nut (50)
Hardware
BH11
65109
#8-32 Acorn Nut (2)
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 9403 Front Floor Frame 1
2 9914 Rear Floor Frame 1
3 9907 Rear Wall Angle 1
4 9396 Door Track 1
5 5997 Left Gable 2
6 5996 Right Gable 2
7 9402 Side Floor Frame 2
8 5288 Corner Post 4
9 9912 Side Wall Angle 2
10 7311 Door Jamb 2
11 9344 Siding Stud 4
12 9911 Side Siding 6
13 6658 Gable Brace 2
14 9910 Rear Siding 3
15 9913 Front Siding 6
16 5964 Roof Beam 1
17 5982 Roof Angle 1
18 6442 Right Roof Panel 2
19 6443 Left Roof Panel 2
20 6869 Ridge Cap 1
21 6015 Side Roof Trim 2
22 10482 Right Door 1
23 10482 Left Door 1
24 10499 Horizontal Door Brace 4
25 6657 Door Handle Brace 2

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Assembly by Key No.
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Step 1 ●Parts Needed For ●
Door Track Assembly
The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
front wall.
Hint: The holes in the top side of the
door track are for fastening the gable
to the top of the front wall in a later
step.
1 Position door slides onto the legs,
from the end of door track, as shown
in the end view.
2 Set this piece aside for later use.
●●
●●
●9396 Door Track (1)
STEP
2
66769
Long Leg
on Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
STEP
1
9396
END VIEW
66769
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1 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.
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 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
Floor Frame
●●
●●
●9403 Front Floor Frame (1)
●●
●●
●9914 Rear Floor Frame (1)
●●
●●
●9402 Side Floor Frame (2)
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The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
RIGHT
REAR
9914
9402
9403
STEP
2
STEP
1
FRONT
When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square
9402
9914
RIGHT
FRONT
9402
9403
9402
Level

1 Position corner posts at the cor-
ners of the floor frame as shown.
Fasten the corner post to the floor
frame with 2 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 behind
the top of the rear posts using 2 screws
in each post.
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 angel in cor-
ners.
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●●
●5288 Corner Post (4)
●●
●●
●Door Track Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●9907 Rear Wall Angle (1)
●●
●●
●9912 Side Wall Angle (2)
Step 3
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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.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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STEP
1
9907
5288
REAR
FRONT
SIDE TOP VIEW
STEP
3
STEP
2
STEP
4
SIDE
5288
5288
5288
9912
9912
9396
Opening
Facing In
Long Leg
on Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
FRONT
Short Leg
on Top
Wall Angles
Must Face
Inside
Building
Door Track Assembly

The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim. The studs provide a surface for
attaching the siding panels.
1 Fasten the top of the door jambs
to the door track with 2 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.
2 Place a stud between each corner
post at the sides of building and 2
studs between corner posts at the
rear. Position stud inside top angle
and fasten with a screw at the lower
hole.
3 Rest bottom tab (large hole) out-
side floor frame. Do not fasten tab at
this time. Repeat procedure for the
remaining studs around the building.
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●●
●7311 Door Jamb (2)
●●
●●
●9344 Siding Stud (4)
●Parts Needed For ●
DoorJambs/Studs
Step 4
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1
STEP
STEP
2
NOTCHED EDGE
MUST FACE CENTER OF
BUILDING
FRONT
3/8" Bolt
Hex Nut
FRONT
Washer
7311
7311
Acorn Nut
9344
9344
9344
9344
FASTEN STUD AT
LOWER HOLE
STEP
3
DO NOT FASTEN TAB
AT THIS TIME
LARGE HOLE

Each screw in the wall requires a
washer.
1 Slide side siding into channels
of corner posts, flat edge upward,
bottom edge down resting on floor
frame. Always follow this pattern.
Fasten bottom edge and tab of stud to
floor frame using a screw. Fasten
center to stud with screws. Do not
fasten flat edge yet.
2 Install side siding as before. Note
how the slot in bottom edge must
overlap flat edge of last siding.
Fasten both siding panels to stud at
this overlap.
3 Install side siding to the top as
before.
4 From inside building, fasten siding
to corner posts using screws.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for oppo-
site side of building.
NOTE
Be careful to install the correct
panel in each position as shown.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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●●
●9911 Side Siding (6)
●Parts Needed For ●
Side Siding
Step 5
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18
THIS SCREW MUST
FASTEN TAB OF STUD
STEP
2
STEP
3
Be certain all Siding
overlaps are fastened
with a single screw
Washer
9911
9911
End
View
Flat
Edge
Bottom
Edge
FRONT
STEP
1
STEP
4

1 Slide rear siding into channels of
corner posts fastening to rear frame
as shown in previous Step.
2 Install rear siding to complete rear
wall. Fasten top center of last siding
to rear angle.
3 Slide front siding into channels of
corner post and door jamb. This
siding is fastened from the inside,
using screws into post and jamb.
4 Install front siding to complete
both front sections.
●●
●●
●9910 Rear Siding (3)
●●
●●
●9913 Front Siding (6)
●Parts Needed For ●
Rear/Front Siding
Step 6
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STEP
2
STEP
3
STEP
1
STEP
4
FRONT
9910
Fasten Top Center of
Last Siding to Stud
9913
Front Panels Fasten
at Corners & Door
Jambs from the Inside
Fasten Rear Siding
to Corner Posts
From Inside
FRONT
9910
9910
9913
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The gables go on top of the front and
rear walls to support the roof beams.
NOTE
The gables are packed nested
together and might be mistaken
as one piece. Carefully separate
them before continuing.
1 Lift and fasten a right and left
gable, under angle at corner, to the
door track with screws.
2 Join the left and right gables
together with a gable brace using a
bolt in the bottom 2 holes.
Repeat Steps 1 & 2 for the opposite
side of building.
Step 7
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●Parts Needed For ●
Gables/Braces
●●
●●
●5996 Right Gable (2)
●●
●●
●5997 Left Gable (2)
●●
●●
●6658 Gable Brace (2)
5996
5997
1
STEP
5997
2
STEP
6658 Gable Brace
5996