Arrow ES109 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.
704710106
Model No. ES109 697.68621
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 9' 121" x 105" 84 620 123 1/4" 107 1/2" 97 3/4" 118 1/4" 102 1/4" 96 1/2" 69" 68 1/4"
3,0m x 2,6m 307cm x 267cm 7,8m217,6m3313cm 273cm 248cm 300cm 260cm 245cm 175cm 173cm

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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:Yourstoragebuilding must be anchoredto preventwind
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.
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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.
•Allowenoughworkingspaceforeaseofmovingpartsintopositionduringassembly. Besurethere
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,
hardwareincluded.
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 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
K9
Note:Finished Slabdimensions,with lumberremoved.
OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FOUNDATION KIT: (Order No. FB109-A or 68385-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
concrete when pouring, for good water drainage.
121"
3,1m
16"/24"
40,6cm/61cm
105"
2,7m
121"
3,1m
105"
2,7m

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.
1. 2.

65004
#8Ax5/16"Screw(308)
65923
#8-32x3/8"Bolt(224)
65103
#8-32HexNut(228)
65900A
#10Bx1/2"BlackScrew(8)
(PackedwithScrews)
Removefrombagof screws
and save for the last step
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Hardware
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66242
DoorSlide (10) 66045
Handle(2) 66447
FaciaCap(4) 66382
LowerDoorGuide(8)
66446
PeakCap(2)
(ArrowLogo)
66444
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
66646
Washer(560)
6228
TrackSupport(4)
65914
#6Ax7/8"Screw(6)
(PackedwithScrews)
65958
#8-32x7/8"Bolt(2)
(PackedwithScrews) 66013
#8-32x1/4"Bolt(5)
65109
#8-32AcornNut(6)
(PackedwithScrews)
66029
Door Plug (4)
(PackedwithScrews)
66098
PlasticSpacer(8)
(PackedwithScrews)
67293/67545
WeatherStripping(1)

PartsInCartonOne
Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
KeyNo. Number Description InCarton List
1 0546 LargeRightGable 2
2 0547 LargeLeftGable 2
3 9024 FrontRearWallPanel 4
4 9025 RearWallPanel 2
5 9026 RearWallPanel 2
6 9028 RightOuterGable 2
7 9029 LeftOuterGable 2
8 9030 RightDoor 2
9 9031 LeftDoor 2
10 9032 HorizontalDoorBrace 6
11 9033 DoorJamb 2
12 9021 LeftRoofPanel 2
13 9020 RightRoofPanel 2
14 9022 MainRoofPanel 4
15 9023 CornerPanel 4
16 9027 MainWallPanel 4
PartsInCartonTwo
Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
KeyNo. Number Description InCarton List
18 0246 RoofBeamBracket 4
19 0248 GableBrace 2
20 0403 SecondaryDoorTrack 2
21 0545 MidRoofBeamBracket 4
22 5223 RidgeCap 1
23 5219 SideRoofTrim 2
24 8947 SideFloorFrame 2
25 9034 RightRoofTrim 2
26 9035 LeftRoofTrim 2
27 9037 DoorTrack 1
28 9038 HorizontalAtticChannel 4
29 9039 HorizontalAtticChannel 1
30 9042 AngleBrace 4
31 9043 RearWallAngle 1
32 9044 FloorAngle 1
33 9046 FrontFloorFrame 1
34 9047 RearFloorFrame 1
35 9048 VerticalAtticChannel 1
36 9036 HipTrim 2
37 9143 OuterRoofBeam 4
38 9041 SideEaveChannel 2
39 9045 RearWallChannel 1
40 9144 MainRoofBeam 2
41 9040 VerticalAtticChannel 2
42 9154 RoofBeamBrace 5
Parts List
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Assembly by Key No.
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KEY NUMBERS 28, 29, 35 & 41 ARE SHOWN ON STEP 16

Thegablesgoontopofthe front and
rearwallstosupporttheroofbeams.
NOTE
The gables are packed nested
together and might be mistaken
as one piece. Carefully separate
them before continuing.
1 Attach the four mid roof beam
brackets to large right and left
gablesusingfourbolts,washersand
nuts.
NOTE
Mounting leg of bracket must face
toward center of gable.
2 Set these pieces aside for later
assembly.
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Step 1
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●Parts Needed For ●
Large GableAssembly ●●
●●
●0545Mid Roof Beam Bracket (4)
●●
●●
●0546 Large Right Gable (2)
●●
●●
●0547Large Left Gable (2)
FRONT
0546
0545
Mid Roof Beam Brackets
0547
Washer
STEP
1STEP 2

●●
●●
●9044 Floor Angle (1)
●●
●●
●9046 Front Floor Frame (1)
●●
●●
●9047 Rear Floor Frame (1)
●●
●●
●8947 Side Floor Frame (2)
The front floor frame is made up of
twopieces.Theholesinthesepieces
will align when the pieces are posi-
tioned with correct amount of over-
lap. Proceed as follows:
1 Position floor angle inside chan-
nel of front floor frame in the direc-
tion shown and fasten with five 1/4"
boltsfromthebottomwithnutsontop.
Place the floor frame pieces on the
foundation. Assemble the four cor-
ners of the floor frame using two
screws at each corner as shown. At
the front corners fasten 3/8" bolts
throughfromthebottomwithnutson
top.
2Measurethefloorframediagonally.
When the diagonal measurements
are equal, the floor frame is square.
NOTE
Do not fasten the floor frames to
your foundation at this time. You
will anchor the building after it is
erected.
If Arrow Foundation is being
used, disregard note above and
follow Foundation Kit instructions.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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Step 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
Floor Frame Assembly
Level
RIGHT
FRONT
9047
8947
9046
8947
LEFT
REAR
3/8" BOLT
STEP
2
STEP
1
1/4" BOLT
8947
FRONT
8947
9044
9047
9046
WhenDiagonalMeasurements
areEqualtheFloorFrame
isSquare
ENDVIEW
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Step 3
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●Parts Needed For ●
Corners ●●
●●
●9024 Front/Rear Wall Panel (4)
●●
●●
●9023 Corner Panel (4)
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
requires a washer.
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 four screws.
Support the corner panel with a step
ladder until a wall panel is attached.
2 Attach the front/rear wall panels
tothe front cornerpanels,as shown.
3 Attach the front/rear wall panels
to the rear corner panels, as shown.
Fill in two holes in panel with bolts
and nuts where shown.
NOTE
Be careful to install the correct
panel in each position as shown
4Double-checkthepartnumbersof
the wall panels, before proceeding.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
FRONT
STEP
TOP VIEW
9023
SIDE
REAR
Narrow
Side
9023 9023
SIDE
WideSide
9023
9024 9024
9024 9024
2
STEP
3
1
STEP
Panels rest on
frameas shown
9024
9024 9024
9023
Donot
fastennow
9024
9023
9023
CrimpedRib
Underneath
9023
Washer
2
STEP
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Step 4
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●Parts Needed For ●
Frames
Themainframepiecesgiverigidityto
the side walls and provide a surface
for attaching the gables which sup-
portthe roof.
1 Temporarily fasten the rear wall
channel across the top of the rear
wall using bolts and nuts.
2 Fasten the side eave channels
across the top of the side panels
using bolts from the inside and nuts
outside.
●●
●●
●9041 Side Eave Channel (2)
●●
●●
●9045 Rear Wall Channel (1)
9041
9045
9041
STEP
1
FRONT
BENT
LEG
STEP
2

Step 5
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●Parts Needed For ●
DoorJamb/Track ●●
●●
●9033 Door Jamb (2)
●●
●●
●9037Door Track(1)
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The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim.Followthesestepsforbothdoor
jambs. The door track supports the
slidingdoorsand reinforces the front
wall.
1 Fasten a door jamb to the front
wall panel with two screws into floor
frame.
2Fastenthelowercenterofthedoor
jamb to the front panel with a bolt
inside, and a hex nut with an acorn
nut outside, where shown.
Repeatsteps1and2forthe opposite
door jamb.
3 Fasten the door track (holes on
top)acrossthetoprearofdoorjambs
using one screw in each jamb. See
thefigure.
ShortLeg
on Bottom
LongLeg
onTop
Opening
Facingin
STEP
3
9033
9037
STEP
1
bolt
TOP VIEW
STEP
2DoorTrack
hex nut
acornnut
9033
screw
TOP VIEW
DoorTrack
screw
FRONT

1 Attach the angle braces to the
right and left outer gables using
screws. Attach a track support to
one left and one right gable using a
bolt and nut. See the figure.
2 Fasten the two gables, with track
supports,tothefrontofbuilding,bot-
tom leg behind wall panel, using
screws,bolts,nutsandacornnutsas
shown. Angle brace fits behind door
jamb.
3Fastenremaininggablestorearof
building. Gable legs fit between rear
wall channel and wall panels. Re-
moveand reinsertthe boltsand nuts
in corners.
4Installrearwallpanelstochannel
and frame (centered on rear wall)
usingboltsandscrews.Fastenover-
lapwithboltsandnuts,andscrewsat
top and bottom.
5Fastenrearwallangleacrossthe
insidetopofrearpanelsusingscrews.
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Thegablesgoontopofthe front and
rear walls to support the roof.
NOTE
The gables are packed nested
together and might be mistaken
as one piece. Carefully separate
them before continuing.
Step 6
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●Parts Needed For ●
Outer Gable Assembly
●●
●●
●9042AngleBrace (4)
●●
●●
●9028 Right Outer Gable (2)
●●
●●
●9029Left Outer Gable (2)
●●
●●
●9026 Rear Wall Panel (2)
●●
●●
●9043 Rear Wall Angle (1)
9043
9028
9026 9028
Install Brace to
Inside of Gable STEP
1
STEP
2
STEP
4
STEP
5
Fasten
2ndHole
STEP
3
9042
9029 9042
9042
9026
acornnuts
9029
TrackSupport6228
CrimpedRib
Underneath
acornnuts
9042

Step 7
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●Parts Needed For ●
WallAssembly ●●
●●
●9027 Main Wall Panel (4)
●●
●●
●9025 Rear Wall Panel (2)
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3Installrearwallpanelstoangle,channelandframe
using bolts and screws. Fasten overlaps with bolts,
except outer ribs,use a 7/8" bolt, spacerandnut. Use
7/8" screw and spacer at bottom of rib into frame.
4 Fasten rear wall angle at the outer ribs using 7/8"
screws and spacers.
The wall panels come in two lengths. Each wall panel
hasa crimped ribonone side. Thecrimped ribshould
go under the rib of the panel that follows it.
1Locateallofthemainwallpanelsandseteachone
alongside the building. Fasten the wall panels at the
top with bolts and nuts and the bottom with screws.
2 Fasten panel rib where it overlaps the adjacent
panel using a bolt and nut, with screws where shown.
9027
9025
9025
STEP
3
9027
DetailShowing
PanelBolted
toWallChannel
Bolt and nut
does not go
thruwallchannel
atoverlap STEP
1
STEP
2
STEP
4
7/8" screw
Panels rest on
frameasshown
7/8" bolt
spacer
spacer
spacer
7/8" screw7/8" bolt
TOP & BOTTOM
MIDDLE
hex nut