Arrow VD86 Series 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.
705340805
Model No. VD86
VR86 697.68616
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
8' x 6' 97 1/2" x 68 3/4" 43 271 99 3/4" 71 1/4" 79 1/8" 94 3/4" 66" 77 7/8" 43 1/2" 69 1/4"
2,4m x 1,7m 248cm x 175cm 4,0m27,7m3253cm 181cm 201cm 241cm 168cm 198cm 110cm 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 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.
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.
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 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
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Note:Finished Slabdimensions,with lumberremoved.
OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FOUNDATION KIT: (Order No. FB106-A or 68381-A)
Arrowhas the best base for your building in this simple kit. It keeps stored items abovetheground. Thisfoundation shouldbeused
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
concretewhen pouring, for good waterdrainage.
97 1/2"
2,47m
16"/24"
40,6cm/61cm
68 3/4"
1,75m
97 1/2"
2,47m
68 3/4"
1,75m

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.
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Removefrombagof screws
and save for the last step
67293
WeatherStripping(1)
66382
LowerDoorGuide(4)
66242
Door Slide (4)
66183
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left) 67468(ArrowLogo)
PeakCap(2)
66045
Handle(2)
66646
Washer(182)
(5sheetsof40)
65004
#8Ax5/16"Screw(276)
65923
#8-32x3/8"Bolt(95)
65900A
#10Bx1/2"BlackScrew(4)
(PackedwithScrews)
65103
#8-32HexNut(105)
Hardware
W11
6228
TrackSupport(2)
65109
#8-32AcornNut(12)
(PackedwithScrews)
65958
#8-32x7/8"Bolt(10)
(PackedwithScrews)
65020
DoorWasher(10)
(PackedwithScrews)
7916
RoofBeamBracket(4)

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Parts List
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Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description in Carton List
1 8941 Ramp 1
2 9379 Front Floor Frame 2
3 9377 Rear Floor Frame 2
4 9336 Right Rear Wall Angle 1
5 9378 Door Track 2
6 6617 Door Track Splice 1
7 9337 Left Rear Wall Angle 1
8 7907 Left Gable 2
9 7906 Right Gable 2
10 8946 Side Floor Frame 2
11 5288 Corner Post 4
12 9342 Side Wall Angle 2
13 5287 Splice Post 1
14 7311 Door Jamb 2
15 9344 Siding Stud 6
16 8719 Side Siding 6
17 6658 Gable Brace 2
18 9345 Rear Siding 6
19 9746 Front Siding 6
20 8474 Roof Beam 3
21 8476 Roof Angle 1
22 8466 Right Roof Panel 2
23 7875 Roof Panel 4
24 8467 Left Roof Panel 2
25 8461 Ridge Cap 1
26 8482 Side Roof Trim 2
27 9348 Right Door 1
28 9349 Left Door 1
29 8644 Horizontal Door Brace 4
30 67725 Foam Board 2
31 8641 Vertical Door Brace 2

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Assembly by Key No.
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The front floor frame is made up of
three pieces. The rear floor frame is
made up of two pieces. The holes in
these pieces will align when the
pieces are positioned with correct
amount of overlap. The illustrations
belowshowtheproperoveralllength
for the front and rear. Proceed as
follows:
1 Place the front floor frames as
shown. Center the ramp, with drain
holesfacingoutside,ontopofthetwo
frontfloorframes.Jointheframesby
inserting eight screws.
2 Overlap the rear floor frames as
shown. The holes in these pieces
will align when the pieces are posi-
tioned with correct amount of over-
lap. See the illustrations below for
the proper overall length of the rear
floorframe.Jointheframesbyinsert-
ingfiveboltsintoframesetasshown.
3 Double check the length of each
and set these pieces aside for later
use.
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Step 1
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●Parts Needed For ●
Floor Frame Assemblies ●●
●●
●8941 Ramp (1)
●●
●●
●9379 Front Floor Frame (2)
●●
●●
●9377 Rear Floor Frame (2)
9379
STEP
18941 FrontFloor
FrameAssembly
95 7/8" 2,43m
STEP
2
9379
9377
RearFloorFrame
95 7/8" 2,43m
9377
95 7/8" 2,43m Front
95 7/8" 2,43m Rear
STEP
3
9377
9379
8941
9379
DRAINHOLESFACE
OUTSIDE

Step 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
FrameAssembly
The main frame pieces reinforce the
walls.Thispiecewilllaterbeinstalled
at the top edge of the rear wall. Pro-
ceed as follows:
1Overlaptherightandleftrearwall
angle pieces as shown in the figure
and fasten them together with one
bolt in the center hole.
2 Set the assembly aside. You will
use it later.
●●
●●
●9336 Right Rear Wall Angle (1)
●●
●●
●9337 Left Rear Wall Angle (1)
STEP
1
2"
5 cm
9336Right
9337Left
RearWallAngle
94 5/8" 2,4 m
2"
5 cm

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Step 3
B16
●Parts Needed For ●
RoofBeamAssembly ●●
●●
●8474Roof Beam(1)
●●
●●
●8476 Side Wall Angle (1)
The roof beams join the two gables
andsupporttheroofpanels.Themain
roof beam is made up of two pieces
fastenedtogether.
1 Place the side wall angle, back-
to-back,witharoofbeamandfasten
together using ten screws.
2 Set this piece aside for later use.
Assembled
8476 Side Wall Angle
8474RoofBeam
MainRoofBeam
STEP
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NOTE:
DoorTrackSplice(paintedpart)
Step 4
B17
●Parts Needed For ●
Door TrackAssembly ●●
●●
●6617 Door Track Splice (1)
●●
●●
●9378Door 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
94 5/8" 2,40m
STEP
4
END VIEW
STEP
1
9378
STEP
2
945/8"
2,40m
6617
9378
Long Leg
on Top
ShortLeg
onBottom
9378
9378
6617
66242
945/8"
2,40m

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●Front Floor Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●8946 Side Floor Frame (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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1Assemble 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
Foundation Kit you need to
install it at this time.
STEP
19377
RIGHT
REAR
8946
8946
Level
RIGHT
FRONT
9379
STEP
2
When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
FRONT
8946
8946

1 Position corner posts at the cor-
nerofthefloorframeasshown. Fas-
ten the corner post to the floor frame
with two screws.
Supportthecorner postswithstakes
orother devicesuntil doorjambsare
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)
●●
●●
●9342 Side Wall Angle (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
9342
9378
Wall Angles
Must Face
Inside
Building RearWall
Angle Assembly
Long Leg
On Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
Left
Opening
Facing In
FRONT
Right
DoorTrackAssembly
9342
TOP VIEW

The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim. The splice post supports the
rear 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 rear.
2 Fastenthetop of the door jambs
tothedoortrackwithtwoscrews. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.
Notchededgefacestowardcenterof
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.
●●
●●
●5287 Splice Post (1)
●●
●●
●7311 Door Jamb (2)
●Parts Needed For ●
Splice Post/Door Jamb
Step 7
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5287
1
STEP
STEP
2
NOTCHEDEDGE
MUST FACE CENTER
OFBUILDING
FRONT
3/8" Bolt
HexNut
FRONT
Washer
7311
7311
AcornNut