Arrow FDN54 Use and care manual

717100311
BASE KIT
Model No. FDN54
Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
QP01
NOTE: THIS KIT IS NOT SELF
SUPPORTING. SEE IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK COVER
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.

1. Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location and other
requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual.
2. Follow all directions and dimensions carefully.
3. Follow the step sequence carefully for successful results.
4. Be sure all the parts fit together properly before proceeding.
5. IMPORTANT: Remove Owner's Manual from main carton of your storage building and locate Interior
Dimensions on the front cover.
6. SAFETY FIRST: Care must be taken when handling various pieces of your kit since some contain sharp
edges. Please wear work gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or performing any
maintenance on your kit.
7. BASIC TOOLS: No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, pliers, work gloves, tape measure, level and a spade or shovel.
8. GROUND MUST BE LEVEL!
9. DO NOT STEP ON CHANNELS OR ANGLES UNTIL FLOORING MATERIAL IS IN PLACE!
10. Separate contents of the carton by the part number while reviewing parts list. Check to be sure that you
have all the necessary parts for your kit. If you find a part missing, include the model number of your kit and
contact:
Arrow Shed, LLC Customer Service Department
1101 North 4th Street Breese, Illinois 62230
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....
QP02
Parts List
Quantity
Part Number Part Description in Carton
9783 Side Channel 56 1/16" 142,4 cm 2
9784 Side Channel 44 13/16" 113,8 cm 4
0572 Corner Angle 3
9782 Cross Channel 21 7/16" 54,5 cm 3
6481 Gusset 1
2
1-800-851-1085 or [email protected]
65004
#8Ax5/16" (8 mm)
Screw (38)
65923
#8-32x3/8" (10 mm)
Bolt (7)
65103
#8-32 Hex Nut (7)

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1.
2.
3.
4.
How The Base Kit Works
QO03
DECKINGMATERIAL
(NotSupplied)
BASEKIT
Assemble Floor Frame.
Assemble Base Kit.
Attach Floor Frame assembly to Base Kit.
Attach decking material inside Floor Frame assembly.
FLOORFRAME
ofStorageBuilding
(10x9 Illustrated)

4
5 x 4
QP04
1 Fasten two side channels 9784 to two side
channels 9783 using screws on the top flanges to
form a rectangle. Attach the two remaining side
channels 9784 at the dimensions shown, with flanges
facing direction shown, using screws.
2 Attach three cross channels 9782 in the direction
shown at the end sections, following dimensions
shown, with screws.
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3 Carefully turn unit over and fasten opposite side
connections using screws.
4 Fasten three corner angles 0572 to corners of
unit at the 18" 45,7 cm dimension with screws.
5 Fasten gusset 6481 to the front right hand corner
of unit at the door opening, using screws.
STEP
1
STEP
3
STEP
4
STEP
2
6481
0572
18"
45,7 cm
STEP
0572
9784
9783
21"
53,3 cm
9784
9784
9783
9782 9782
9782
9784
0572
21"
53,3 cm
Door Opening
4 5/8"
11,7 cm 18"
45,7 cm
22 15/32"
57,1 cm

5
Attach Floor Frame Assembly
QP05
6 Do not fasten decking material at this time!
NOTE: FLOOR FRAME MUST BE LEVEL AND
SQUARE BEFORE PROCEEDING!
If you are using decking material, complete the floor
frame assembly for the storage building as shown in
the assembly instructions found in the building car-
ton. Position floor frame assembly on base kit,
equal distance on the sides, front and rear. Dis-
regard statement in building instructions and anchor
front and rear floor frames at dimension shown to
side channels and side floor frames to cross chan-
nels using bolts and nuts.*
If you are using the base kit as a finished form to pour
concrete, see next page. Pour concrete first, then
attach the floor frame assembly using concrete an-
chor bolts, available at your local building supply
store.
SIDES&REAR
USE SLOT
2" 5,1 cm 2" 5,1 cm
5x4
(10x9Illustrated)
*If there are no anchor holes in floor frames, or they do not line up:
Assemble the base kit to match the floor frames, and drill 1/4" (6 mm)
dia. holes at the cross members for attachment with bolts and nuts
provided.

Finishing Materials
QP06
USE AS FINISHED FORM TO POUR CONCRETE
REINFORCING
STAKES
GRADE LEVEL
EARTH
4" Min.
10,2 cm
CONCRETE
REAR
FRONT
Placement &Amount of Materials
SUGGESTION: Use remaining decking
material for shelving or an entry ramp.
Finishconstructionofyourstoragebuildingfollowingtheassemblyinstructions.
Drill and fasten wood to steel
frames using dry wall screws. 52 1/2" 133,4 cm
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SUGGESTED METHOD
CONCRETE ANCHOR BOLTS
3
FRONT
5x4
1- 4x8 1220x2440 MM SHEET
DECK MATERIAL .22 CUBIC YARD 0,1683 M CONCRETE
SIDES
38 7/8" 98,7 cm
Select one of the suggested finishing materials. Be sure Base Kit lies flat on the ground. To prepare the earth
bed, remove sod and other organic debris, level the high spots with a flat shovel, and tamp the bed down.
LAY EXTERIOR PLYWOOD OR ANY SUITABLE DECK MATERIAL (5/8" 15,5 MM MINIMUM THICK-
NESS) NOTE: Pressure Treated Lumber must not be used where it will make contact with your Arrow
Products. The properties of Pressure Treated Lumber will cause accelerated corrosion. If Pressure
Treated Lumber comes in contact with your Arrow Models your warranty will be voided.
6"x 6" 15,2x15,2 cm
REINFORCING MESH
PLASTIC MOISTURE
BARRIER
2" 5,1 cm SAND BED
4" 10,2 cm GRAVEL
BED
IMPORTANT NOTE: If leveling blocks are
required due to uneven ground conditions,
the base kit must be completely supported
along outside perimeter, because the kit is
not self supporting.
Plywood rests between floor frames on
the inside flange.