Arrow VM1012-C1 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.
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Model No. VM1012-C1
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 12' 121" x 143 1/4" 115 729 123 1/4" 145 3/4" 86" 118 1/4" 140 1/2" 84 3/4" 55 1/2" 64 1/2"
3,0m x 3,6m 307cm x 364cm 10,7m220,6m3313cm 370cm 218cm 300cm 357cm 215cm 141cm 164cm

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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 and Anchoring: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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safety edge
safety edge
sharp edge
sharp edge

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. FB1014-A or 68387-A)
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.
121"
3,1m
16"/24"
40,6cm/61cm
143 1/4"
3,6m
121"
3,1m
143 1/4"
3,6m

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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Arrow Anchoring Kit: (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.
Anchoring into Concrete:
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.
Arrow Anchoring Kit: (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
66382
Lower Door Guide (4)
66183
Roof Trim Cap
(2 right & 2 left)
66045
Handle (2)
66646
Washer (258)
(7 sheets of 40)
67468
Peak Cap (2)
(Arrow Logo)
65004
#8Ax5/16" Screw (382)
65923
#8-32x3/8" Bolt (139)
65900A
#10Bx1/2" Black Screw (8)
(Packed with Screws)
65103
#8-32 Hex Nut (139)
Hardware
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6228
Track Support (2)
67545
Weather Stripping (1)
66769
Door Slide (4)

Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description In Carton List
1 3719 Door Handle Brace 2
2 5290 Front Siding (6 board) 2
3 5291 Front Siding (3 board) 2
4 5306 Rear Siding (6 board) 2
5 5307 Rear Siding (3 board) 2
6 5335 Side Siding (3 board) 4
7 5336 Side Siding (6 board) 4
8 10497 Horizontal Door Brace 4
9 6287 Side Siding (5 board) 4
10 7743 Roof Panel 6
11 8576 Right Gable 2
12 8577 Left Gable 2
13 8736 Rear Siding (5 board) 2
14 8737 Front Siding (5 board) 2
15 9086 Right Roof Panel 2
16 9087 Left Roof Panel 2
17 9194 Door Jamb 2
18 9195 Splice Post 1
19 9196 Right Corner Post 2
20 9197 Left Corner Post 2
21 9198 Side Splice Post 2
22 10483 Right Door 1
23 10483 Left Door 1
24 9202 Vertical Door Brace 2
25 6403 Door Track Splice 1
26 6014 Side Roof Trim 2
27 6015 Side Roof Trim 4
28 6868 Ridge Cap 1
29 6869 Ridge Cap 2
30 9366 Door Track 2
31 5986 Rear Wall Angle 2
32 6635 Roof Beam Bracket 4
33 10397 Roof Beam 8
34 10392 Side Floor Frame 4
35 10394 Side Wall Angle 4
36 8936 Rear Floor Frame 2
37 9367 Front Floor Frame 2
38 9009 Gable Brace 2
39 9199 Siding Stud 10
40 9204 Roof Beam Brace 2
41 8934 Ramp 1
Parts List
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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
and the rear floor frame are made up
of two pieces. The holes in these
pieces will align when the pieces are
positioned with correct amount of
overlap. The illustrations below show
the proper overall length for the sides,
rear and front. Proceed as follows:
1 Place the front floor frames as
shown. Center the ramp, with drain
holes facing outside, on top of the two
front floor frames. Join the frames by
inserting eight screws.
2 Overlap the side floor frames and
the rear floor frames as shown. The
holes in these pieces will align when
the pieces are positioned with cor-
rect amount of overlap. See the illus-
trations below for the proper overall
length of the side and rear floor frames.
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)
●●
●●
●10392 Side Floor Frame (4)
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9367
STEP
1
8934
9367
DRAIN HOLES FACE
OUTSIDE
Front Floor
Frame Assembly
119 3/8" 3,0m
8936
10392
9367
8934
9367
10392
10392
Side Floor Frame 141 5/8" 3,6m
8936 8936
Rear Floor Frame 119 3/8"
3,0m
STEP
2
STEP
3
141 5/8" 3,6m
141 5/8" 3,6m
119 3/8" 3,0m
Front & Rear
119 3/8" 3,0m
Sides

Step 2
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●Parts Needed For ●
Frame Assemblies
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:
1 Overlap the rear wall angle pieces
as shown in the figure and fasten
them together with
one bolt in the
center hole.
2 Make two side wall angles by
overlapping the side wall angle
pieces as shown. Fasten each set
together with one bolt thru the sec-
ond large hole from the end of each
part.
3 Set the assemblies aside. You will
use them later.
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●●
●5986 Rear Wall Angle (2)
●●
●●
●10394 Side Wall Angle (4)
STEP
1
STEP
2
Rear Wall Angle
118 1/8" 3,0m
5986
5986
10394 Side Wall Angles
140 3/8" 3,6m
Rear Wall Angle 118 1/8" 3,0m
Side Wall Angles 140 3/8" 3,6m (2 Assemblies)
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The roof beams join the two gables
and support the roof panels. The main
roof beam is made up of four pieces
overlapped back to back at the cen-
ter. The left and right roof beam as-
semblies are made up of two pieces.
Hint: These pieces are force-fitted,
so you may have to press hard to join
them together.
1 Place one end of a roof beam
inside another 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.
2 Take two of the pressed-together
roof beams and join them as shown
to form the main roof beam assembly.
Hold the assembly together and fas-
ten with 14 bolts. Build only one
Doubled Beam Assembly.
3 Fasten the other two pressed-
together roof beams with eight bolts
to make the left and right roof beam
assemblies.
4 Set these pieces aside for later
assembly.
Step 3
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●Parts Needed For ●
Roof Beam Assemblies
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●●
●10397 Roof Beam (8)
10397
STEP
1
10397
Assembled
142 3/8" 3,6m
Build one Doubled Main Roof
Beam Assembly for Peak in Roof
End
View
142 3/8"
3,6m
Build two Single Beam
Assemblies
STEP
2
STEP
3
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NOTE:
Door Track Splice (painted part)
Step 4
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●Parts Needed For ●
Door Track Assembly
●●
●●
●6403 Door Track Splice (1)
●●
●●
●9366 Door Track (2)
66769
STEP
3
118 1/8" 3m
STEP
4
END VIEW
STEP
1
9366
STEP
2
6403
9366
Long Leg
on Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
9366
9366
6403
66769
118 1/8" 3m
118 1/8" 3m
The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
front wall. It is made up of three pieces.
1 Using the door track splice,
(painted), join the door track
(galvanized) pieces end-to-end as
shown.
2 Insert four screws from the under-
side only.
Hint: The holes in the top side of the
door track assembly are for fastening
the gable to the top of the front wall in
a later step.
3 Position door slides onto the
legs, from the end of door track
assembly, as shown in the end view.
4 Set this piece aside for later use.

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●●
●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 Place the floor frame pieces that
you assembled earlier on the foun-
dation. 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
1
10392
RIGHT
REAR
8936
Level
10392
RIGHT
FRONT
9367
STEP
2
When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square.
FRONT

●●
●●
●9196 Right Corner Post (2)
●●
●●
●9197 Left Corner Post (2)
●●
●●
●Door Track Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●Rear Wall Angle Assembly (1)
●●
●●
●Side Wall Angle Assemblies (2)
Step 6
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●Parts Needed For ●
Posts/Top Frames
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STEP
1
9197
STEP
3
STEP
2
STEP
4
9196
9196
9197
REAR
FRONT
SIDESIDE
10394
9366
Wall Angles
Must Face
Inside
Building
5986
Long Leg
On Top
Short Leg
on Bottom
Opening
Facing In
FRONT
Door Track Assembly
10394
TOP VIEW
1 Position right and left corner
posts at the corner of the floor frame
as shown. The angled end of each
post must be placed on top of all 4
corners. 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 screws. See
the figure.
3 Fasten the rear wall angle as-
sembly behind the top of the rear
posts using screws.
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.
4 Fasten the side wall angle as-
semblies behind the top of the side
posts using screws. Side wall angles
overlap rear wall angle in corners.
The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.

The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim. The splice posts support the
walls.
1 Position splice post at the center
of the rear wall and fasten using nuts
and bolts into rear wall angle and
screws into rear floor frame.
Hint: Measure or count holes to de-
termine if post is centered on rear.
2 Fasten side splice posts to the
sides of building using screws.
Angled end of posts must be on top.
3 Fasten the top of the door jambs
to the door track with two screws. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.
Notched edge faces toward center of
building.
●●
●●
● 9195 Splice Post (1)
●●
●●
●9198 Side Splice Post (2)
●●
●●
●9194 Door Jamb (2)
●Parts Needed For ●
Splice Post/Door Jamb
Step 7
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STEP
3
1
STEP
STEP
2
ANGLED END OF
SPLICE POST MUST
BE ON TOP
9198
9198
9195
9194
9194
FRONT
NOTCHED EDGE
MUST FACE CENTER
OF BUILDING
Washer
FRONT