Arrow GD108-A Use and care manual

* Size rounded off to the nearest foot
BUILDING DIMENSIONS
CAUTION:SOMEPARTSHAVESHARPEDGES.CARE
MUSTBETAKENWHENHANDLINGTHEVARIOUSPIECES
TO AVOID A MISHAP. FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE READ
SAFETYINFORMATIONPROVIDEDINTHISMANUAL
BEFOREBEGINNINGCONSTRUCTION.WEARGLOVES
WHENHANDLINGMETALPARTS.
708851204
Model No. GD108-A 697.68618
VD108-A VR108-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
10' x 8' 121" x 92 3/4" 74 470 123 1/4" 95 1/4" 82 1/8" 118 1/4" 90" 80 7/8" 55 1/2" 69 1/4"
3,0m x 2,3m 307cm x 236cm 6,9m213,3m3313cm 242cm 209cm 300cm 229cm 205cm 141cm 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:Yourstoragebuilding must be anchored to 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.
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.
•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%.
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
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 beamsandgablebraces
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
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Note:Finished Slabdimensions,with lumberremoved.
OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FRAME KIT: (Order No. FB109-A or 68385-A)
Arrowhas the best base for your building in this simple kit. Itkeepsstoreditems 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.anARROWFLOORFRAMEKITand2.anARROWANCHORINGKITasaneffectivemethodofsecuringthebuildingtotheground.
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.
Thesearetherecommended materials foryourfoundation:
●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
concretewhen pouring, for good waterdrainage.
121"
3,1m
16"/24"
40,6cm/61cm
923/4"
2,4m
121"
3,1m
923/4"
2,4m

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.

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Removefrombagof screws
and save for the last step
67293
WeatherStripping(1)
5971
RoofBeamBracket(4)
66382
LowerDoorGuide(4)
66242
Door Slide (4)
66183
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
65020
DoorWasher(14)
(PackedwithScrews)
66045
Handle(2)
66646
Washer(216)
(6sheetsof40)
65109
#8-32AcornNut(14)
(PackedwithScrews)
67468(ArrowLogo)
PeakCap(2)
65004
#8Ax5/16"Screw(312)
65923
#8-32x3/8"Bolt(155)
65900A
#10Bx1/2"BlackScrew(4)
(PackedwithScrews)
65103
#8-32HexNut(169)
Hardware
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6228
TrackSupport(2) 65958 #8-32x7/8"Bolt(14)
(PackedwithScrews)

Parts List
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Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description in Carton List
1 8934 Ramp 1
2 9367 Front Floor Frame 2
3 8936 Rear Floor Frame 2
4 9338 Right Rear Wall Angle 1
5 9366 Door Track 2
6 5287 Splice Post 3
7 9339 Left Rear Wall Angle 1
8 6001 Left Gable 2
9 6000 Right Gable 2
10 9203 Side Floor Frame 4
11 5288 Corner Post 4
12 9341 Left Side Wall Angle 2
13 9340 Right Side Wall Angle 2
14 9365 Front Wall Channel 2
15 7311 Door Jamb 2
16 9344 Siding Stud 6
17 8584 Side Siding 12
18 7483 Roof Panel 4
19 8736 Rear Siding 6
20 8486 Ridge Cap 1
21 8737 Front Siding 6
22 8834 Right Roof Beam 4
23 8835 Left Roof Beam 4
24 8468 Right Roof Panel 2
25 6529 Roof Panel 2
26 8469 Left Roof Panel 2
27 8840 Ridge Cap 1
28 8485 Left Side Roof Trim 2
29 8836 Right Side Roof Trim 2
30 9934 Right Door 1
31 9935 Left Door 1
32 7667 Horizontal Door Brace 4
33 67731 Foam Board 2
34 8641 Vertical Door Brace 2
35 6635 Gable Brace 2
36 6403 Door Track Splice 1

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Assembly by Key No.
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The front floor frame is made up of
three pieces. The side floor frames
andtherear floorframearemadeup
of two pieces. The holes in these
pieceswill alignwhen thepieces are
positioned with correct amount of
overlap.Theillustrationsbelowshow
theproperoveralllengthforthesides,
rear and front. Proceed as follows:
1 Place the front floor frames as
shown. Center the ramp, with drain
holesfacingoutside,ontopofthetwo
frontfloorframes.Jointheframesby
inserting eight screws.
2Overlapthesidefloorframesand
therearfloorframes asshown.The
holes in these pieces will align when
the pieces are positioned with cor-
rectamountofoverlap.Seetheillus-
trations below for the proper overall
lengthofthesideandrearfloorframes.
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.
Step 1
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●Parts Needed For ●
Floor Frame Assemblies
●●
●●
●8934 Ramp (1)
●●
●●
●9367 Front Floor Frame (2)
●●
●●
●8936 Rear Floor Frame (2)
●●
●●
●9203 Side Floor Frame (4)
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9367
STEP
18934
9367
DRAIN HOLES FACE
OUTSIDE
FrontFloor
FrameAssembly
119 3/8" 3,0m
8936
9203
9367
8934
9367
9203
9203
Side Floor Frame 91 1/8" 2,3m
8936 8936
RearFloorFrame1193/8"
3,0m
STEP
2
STEP
3
91 1/8" 2,3m
91 1/8" 2,3m
119 3/8" 3,0m
Front&Rear
119 3/8" 3,0m

Step 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
FrameAssemblies
The main frame pieces reinforce the
walls. These piece will later be in-
stalled at the top edge of the side
walls and the rear wall. Proceed as
follows:
1Overlaptherightandleftrearwall
angle pieces as shown in the figure
and fasten them together with one
bolt in the center hole.
2 Make two right and left side wall
angles by overlapping the right and
left side wall angle pieces as shown.
Fasten each set together with one
bolt in the center hole.
3Settheassembliesaside. Youwill
use them later.
●●
●●
●9338 Right Rear Wall Angle (1)
●●
●●
●9339 Left Rear Wall Angle (1)
●●
●●
●9340 Right Side Wall Angle (2)
●●
●●
●9341 Left Side Wall Angle (2)
STEP
1
9339Left
9338Right
Side Wall Angles
89 7/8 2,3m
2"
5 cm
RearWallAngle
118 1/8" 3 m
2"
5 cm
9341Left
9340Right
STEP
2
2"
5 cm
2"
5 cm

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The roof beams join the two gables
andsupporttheroofpanels.Themain
roof beam is made up of four pieces
overlapped back to back at the cen-
ter. The left and right roof beam as-
sembliesaremadeupoftwopieces.
Hint: These pieces are force-fitted,
soyoumayhavetopresshardtojoin
themtogether.
1 Thefigureshows how toidentifya
left and a right roof beam. As you
willnote, thedifference isonly which
end of each beam has the six holes
for joining the beams at the center.
2 Place the end of a right roof beam
inside a left 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 yet.
3 Take two of the pressed-together
roof beams and join them as shown
toformthemainroofbeamassembly.
Hold the assembly together and fas-
ten with 14 bolts. Build only one
Doubled Beam Assembly.
4 Fasten the other two pressed-
together roof beams with eight bolts
to make the left and right roof beam
assemblies.
5 Set these pieces aside for later
assembly.
Step 3
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●Parts Needed For ●
Roof BeamAssemblies ●●
●●
●8834 Right Roof Beam (4)
●●
●●
●8835Left Roof Beam (4)
Left
8835
STEP
1
Right
8834
Assembled
STEP
2
91 7/8" 2,3m
Build one DoubledMainRoof
Beam Assembly for Peak in Roof
End
View
8834
8834
8834
91 7/8"
2,3m
91 7/8"
2,3m
8835
8835
Build two Single Beam
Assemblies for Side of Roof
STEP
3
STEP
48835
How To Identify Left and
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NOTE:
DoorTrackSplice(paintedpart)
Step 4
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●Parts Needed For ●
Door TrackAssembly ●●
●●
●6403 Door Track Splice (1)
●●
●●
●9366Door Track(2)
The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
frontwall.Itismadeupofthreepieces.
1 Using the door track splice,
(painted), join the door track
(galvanized) pieces end-to-end as
shown.
2 Insertfourscrews fromtheunder-
side only.
Hint: The holes in the top side of the
doortrackassemblyareforfastening
thegabletothetopofthefrontwallin
a later step.
3Positiondoorslidesontothelegs,
from the end of door track
assembly,asshownintheendview.
NOTE: Flat side on top, pins and
holes must be oriented as shown.
4 Set this piece aside for later use.
66242
STEP
3
118 1/8" 3m
STEP
4
END VIEW
STEP
1
9366
STEP
2
6403
9366
Long Leg
on Top
ShortLeg
onBottom
9366
9366
6403
66242
118 1/8" 3m
118 1/8" 3m

●●
●●
●Front Floor Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●Side Floor Assembly (2)
●●
●●
●Rear Floor Assembly (1)
●Parts Needed For ●
Floor Frame
Step 5
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The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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1 Assemble the four corners of the
floorframeusingtwoscrewsateach
cornerasshown.Atthefrontcorners
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
1
9203
RIGHT
REAR
8936
Level
9203
RIGHT
FRONT
9367
STEP
2
WhenDiagonalMeasurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
FRONT

1 Position corner posts at the cor-
nerofthefloorframeasshown. Fas-
ten the corner post to the floor frame
with two screws.
Supportthecorner postswithstakes
orother devicesuntil doorjambs 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 as-
sembly behind the top of the rear
posts using 2 screws in each post.
●●
●●
●5288Corner Post (4)
●●
●●
●DoorTrackAssembly (1)
●●
●●
●Rear Wall Angle Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●Side Wall Angle Assembly (2)
Step 6
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●Parts Needed For ●
Posts/Top Frames
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.
The top frame pieces give rigidity to
the side walls and provide a surface
for attaching the gables which sup-
portthe roof.
4 Fasten the side wall angles be-
hind the top of the side posts using 2
screws in each corner. Side wall
anglesoverlaprearwallangleincor-
ners.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.
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STEP
1
5288
STEP
3
STEP
2
STEP
4
5288
5288
5288
Short Leg
on Top
REAR
FRONT
SIDE
SIDE
SideWall
Angle Assembly
9366
Wall Angles
Must Face
Inside
Building RearWall
Angle Assembly
Long Leg
On Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
Left
Opening
Facing In
FRONT
Right
DoorTrack Assembly
SideWall
Angle Assembly
TOP VIEW
Right
Left
Right
Left

The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim. The splice post supports the
wall.
1 Position splice post at the center
of the rear wall and fasten using 4
bolts and nuts into rear wall angle
and 2 screws into rear floor frame.
Hint: Measure or count holes to de-
termine if post is centered on angle.
2 Fastenspliceposts to the sidesof
building in the same manner.
3 Fasten the top of the door jambs
to the door track with 2 screws. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.
Notchededgefacestowardcenterof
building.
●●
●●
●5287 Splice Post (3)
●●
●●
●7311 Door Jamb (2)
●Parts Needed For ●
Splice Post/Door Jamb
Step 7
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ANGLEDENDOF
SPLICE POST MUST
BE ON TOP
1
STEP
STEP
3
NOTCHEDEDGE
MUSTFACECENTER
OFBUILDING
FRONT
FRONT
Washer
7311
5287
5287
5287
STEP
2
7311