Backyard Products HEARTLAND 16985 User manual

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ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 141 x 96" (358 x 244 cm)
STOCKDALE 12' x 8' (366 x 244 cm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
VALUE SERIES
16985
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
04/16/2019
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- CUSTOMER SERVICE -
Call: 1-800-577-9663 email: [email protected]
•BUILDINGRESTRICTIONSANDAPPROVALS
Be sure to check with local building department and homeowners association for specic restrictions and/ or requirements before building.
.•ENGINEEREDDRAWINGS
Contact our Customer Service Team if engineered drawings are needed to pull local permits.
•SURFACEPREPARATION
To ensure proper assembly you must build your shed on a level surface. Recommended methods and materials to level your shed are
listed on page 7.
•CHECKALLPARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 4 - 6. Contact our Customer Service Team if any parts are missing or damaged.
•ADDITIONALMATERIALS
You will need additional materials to complete your shed. See page 3 for required and optional materials and quantities.

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TOOLS
Safety! Always use approved safety glasses during assembly.
OptionalRequired
HELPFUL REMINDER SYMBOLS
Look for these symbols for helpful reminders throughout this manual.
ORIENT LUMBER AND TRIM FOR BEST APPEARANCE
= Assistance Required; two or more people.
= Ensure squareness.
= Important required step or operation.
= Helpful assembly hint.
= Mark part with pencil.
= Beginning of steps for assembly or installation.
= You have  nished the assembly or installation.
= Level
Gloves
Framing lumber is graded for structural strength and not appearance. Exterior trim is graded for one good side.
Always install the material leaving the best edge and best surface visible. Please remember that these blemishes in no way
negatively affect the strength or integrity of our product. (See Fig. A, B, C.)
A
Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Paint Tools
Ladder
Caulk Gun
Hammer
Level
FINISH
BEGIN
Pencil
Phillips
Screwdriver
Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
Chalk Line
Nail Gun
• gun nails
Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
 Square or
Utility Knife
Shingle Blades
B C
Hand Saw
Drill / Driver
#2 Philips Drive Bit
3/8" Drill Bit

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COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
DRIP EDGE ..................... 40 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 169 Sq. Ft. of roof area.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS.........1/4Lb
For roong felt.
REFER TO THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION OF SHINGLES, DRIP EDGE AND FELT.
3-TAB SHINGLES ............................ 6 Bundles
PAINT FOR SIDING .......................... 2 Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK ................................................. 3 Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS....4Lbs
For shingles.
PAINT FOR TRIM .............................2 Quart
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT!
The included oor has been designed for general use. Depending on
your specic use you may want to construct a heavy duty oor frame
by adding additional oor joists (shown below as shaded). Below is a
list of additional materials (not included):
x6
x24
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 244 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to (6) 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236 cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
• This shed kit includes a complete wood oor system.
• This shed kit does not include ANY leveling materials.
•SeetheFLOORLEVELINGsectiononpage8forrecommendedmethodsandsuggestedmaterialstoproperlylevelyour
oor,asthiswillvarydependingonyourspecicsite.
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
Standard 24" (61 cm) spacing

PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
RS RS
Part identication
letters are stamped on some parts.
Check these locations for
part stamp.
WALLS
PARTS LIST
RAFTERS FLOOR
TRIM
4
3/4"
(19 mm)
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm)
Gauge Block for 3/4" (19 mm)
measurement
5/8 x 3 x 25" (1,6 x 7,6 x 63,5 cm)
x6 KW
5/8 x 3 x 8" (1,6 x 7,6 x 20 cm)
x4 KV
x2 MM 2 x 3 x 76-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 194 cm)
WNA 5/8 x 4 x 14" (1,6 x 10 x 35,5 cm)
x8
3/8 x 5-3/8 x 5-1/2" (1 x 13,6 x 14 cm) 1 Left / 1 Right
x2
NQ
x2 2 x 3 x 46-7/8" (5 x 7 x 119 cm)
2 x 3 x 65" (5 x 7,6 x 165 cm)
NR
x2
2 x 3 x 70-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 179 cm)
x2 NO
2 x 3 x 32-1/2" (5 x 10 x 83 cm)
x3 KZ
2 x 3 x 46-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 118 cm)
x3 NF
2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm)
x3 PR
2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
x6 PT
2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm)
x7 RK
2 x 3 x 68" (5 x 7,6 x 173 cm)
x5 OT
2 x 3 x 66-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 169 cm)
x5 FZ
2 x 3 x 29-1/2" (5 x 10 x 75 cm)
x1 BJ
2 x 3 x 24-1/16" (5 x 7,6 x 61 cm)
x1 KK
2 x 3 x 14-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 36,8 cm)
FL
x1
x1
2 x 3 x 62-1/2" ( 5 x 7,6 x 158,8 cm)
FN
2 x 3 x 22-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 57 cm)
x2 LV
2 x 3 x 21-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 55)
x2 LF
2 x 4 x 65-5/8" (5 x 10 x 167 cm) Rafter
AD
x5
3/4 x 2-1/2 x 72-3/8" (1,9 x 6,3 x 184 cm)
x2 KY
2 x 3 x 7-7/8" (5 x 7,6 x 20 cm)
x2 DY
x1GAA
x2 KX 5/8 x 3 x 21-3/4" (1,6 x 7,6 x 55 cm)
8 x 24" (20 x 61 cm) Gusset
x10
x5 2 x 4 x 46-13/16" (5 x 10 x 119 cm) Rafter
NU
WOODSIZECONVERSIONCHART
Nominal Board Size Actual Size
1 x 4 .................3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 cm)
2 x 4 ..............1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm)
2 x 3 ..............1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm)
1 x 3 .................3/4" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm)
All treated lumber
is stamped:
2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x9

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WALL PANELS / DOOR PARTS LIST
x1
x2 x2
x3 x1x2 x1 x1 x1 x1
7/16 x 18 x 96”
(1,1 x 46 x 244 cm)
x1
7/16 x 18 x 48”
(1,1 x 46 x 122 cm)
7/16 x 48 x 96"
(1,1 x 122 x 244 cm)
7/16 x 47-7/8 x 48"
(1,1 x 122 x 122 cm)
x1 x1
3/8 x 7-7/8 x 94-1/2"
(0,9 x 20 x 240 cm)
3/8 x 48 x 72"
(1 x 122 x 183 cm)
3/8 x 15-7/8 x 72"
(1 x 40 x 183 cm)
3/8 x 7-7/8 x 46-1/2"
(0,9 x 20 x 118 cm)
Roof P anels are
7/16" (11 mm) thick
Left Door Right Door
x1 x1
1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm)
x2
OO
5/8 x 3-7/8 x 96" (1,6 x 9,8 x 244 cm)
x1
ROOF PANELS
FLOOR PANELS
5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 122 x 244 cm)
5/8 x 45 x 96"
(1,6 x 114,3 x 244 cm)
x2 x1
OO
x1
1-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,2 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm)

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7/16 x 20 x 96"
(1,1 x 51 x 244 cm)
7/16 x 11-3/4 x 96"
(1,1 x 30 x 244 cm)
1 x 3 x 96"
(2,5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
Window
23-7/8 x 96"
(61 x 244 cm) Peg Board
x1 x2
x1
x1
x1
x30
x74
x36
x3 Boxes
x5 Boxes
x112
x112
x25
x75
3" (7,6 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
1" (2,5 cm)
3/4" (19 mm)
SHELF & WINDOW PARTS LIST
FASTENERS / HARDWARE BAG (Shown actual size)
NAIL BOXES (Shown actual size)
DOOR HARDWARE (Not actual size)
BE
3/4" (19 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) 3/4" (19 mm)
64" Metal Threshold
Bagged separately / special coating
x2
x8
x1 x1
x7 x11
NOTE:
If you are using a nail gun, nails may
be used where screws are shown for
quicker assembly.
Length of nail must match screw length.

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BUILDING ANATOMY
1. Sub-assembled doors with attached hinges.
2. 2x3 wall studs have been engineered to support roof load and to meet demanding wind loads.
3. Sidewall top and bottom plates tie wall studs together and provide nailing support for top and bottom edge of siding.
4.Rafterslineupoverwallstudstoeffectivelytransferroofloadtotheoorandeliminateneedfordoubletopplate.
Oversized wood gussets at peak provide a strong connection for rafter halves.
5.Treatedsidingoverhangsthewallframingandoortokeeptheelementsout.
6. Collar tie and over-door header maintains door frame integrity.
7. Corner studs & end rafters are positioned to the outside of the siding where they serve the dual purpose of framing and trim.
8. The EZ Frame design transfers the roof load to the front and back walls allowing for reduced framing at the side walls.
9.TreatedoorframeandOrientedStrandBoard(OSB)oor(notincluded).
This building has been designed using our patented EZ Frame construction method.
EZ Frame is a unique construction method which has been engineered to use fewer
framing members. This reduces assembly time and cost by as much as 30% compared to
conventional construction methods. EZ Frame patent no. 5,666,766
All of our buildings have been engineered to withstand demanding wind and snow loads.
Ifyouliveinanareawithextremewind/snowloadrequirement,contact
us and we can assist with engineering to meet your local codes.
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FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
There are multiple ways to level your oor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below.
Leveling materials are not included in this kit.
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS
Measurements to
centers of 4x4's.
• 3" Screws angled into 4x4.
• (2) at each point frame
•and 4x4 touch.
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
• Level under 4x4 runners only.
• Locate leveling material 12" from ends of runners and no more than 48" apart.
• Asphalt shingles should be used between 4x4 runners and blocks or treated lumber. Never use
shingles in direct contact with ground.
• For best results and aiding in water drainage use gravel under each concrete block.
LEVELINGMETHODS
• If you are building your shed on a concrete foundation see the following page.
CONCRETE
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x2 4 x 4 x 12' (10 x 10 x 366 cm)Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4x4.
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (32) 3" screws / exterior grade.
Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.
Leveling higher than 16" not recommended.
LEVELINGMATERIALS
Gravel
2x4 Treated Lumber
Solid Masonry Blocks in 1", 2", 4" or 8" thickness
Asphalt Shingles
8" Block
4" Block
Gravel
Gravel
Do not exceed 16".
4x4 Runner
Shingle
Shingle
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
12"
2x4 Treated Lumber
2" Block
Level
12"

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A
BC
4"
(10 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
2" x 4" x 12' (5 x 10 x 366 cm)
2" x 4" x 8' (5 x 10 x 244 cm)
Caulk
Requires:
x2
x2
x2
MUST be treated lumber.
MUST be treated lumber.
96" (244 cm)141" x 96" (358 x 244 cm) 89" (226 cm)12'x 8' (366 x 244 cm) 141" (358 cm)
AActual Size B CBuilding Size
CONCRETE FOUNDATION
If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
• A treated 2 x 4" (5 x 10 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete. Hint: Purchase full length treated lumber.
• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.
• Fasten 2 x 4" (5 x 10 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fasteners not included).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
NOTES
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill plate
and concrete.
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.

10
3" (7,6 cm)
x32
PARTS REQUIRED:
FLOOR FRAME
HINT:
For easier nailing
stand on frame.
24"
48"
93"
70 1/2"
117"
141"
93"
48"
(61 cm)
1-1/2"
(3,8 cm)
(121,9 cm)
(236,2 cm)
(179,1 cm)
(297,2 cm)
(358,1 cm)
(236,2 cm)
93"
(236,2 cm)
93"
(236,2 cm)
48"
Center
on marks
Stagger
Seams
Flush
Flush
Flush
Flush
1Orient parts as shown on  at surface. Measure and mark.
Secure using (2) 3" nails at each mark and (4) 3" nails at seams.
BEGIN
You have  nished your  oor frame.
FINISH
x9
2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
TOENAILING
DOOR

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LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME
Before installing  oor decking it is important to level and square the  oor frame.
A level and square  oor frame is required to correctly construct your shed.
First, secure at ends using (1) fastener.
Second,
secure at
ends using
(1) fastener.
170-9/16"
(433,2 cm)
170-9/16"
(433,2 cm)
Fig. A
FINISH
BEGIN
2
3
4
1
Use a level and check that the frame is level before installing  oor panels.
Check for frame squareness by measuring diagonally across the corners.
If the measurements are the same, the frame is square.
The diagonal measurement will be approximately 170-9/16" (433,2 cm).
When the frame is level and square, secure one side of frame to the 4x4 runners using one fastener at
ends of each runner. Move to the opposite end of the frame. Secure the frame to 4x4 runners using one
fastener at ends of each runner making sure the frame remains square (Fig. A).
Once the  oor frame is level and square fasten the frame to the 4x4 runners at each point where
the frame contacts the 4x4 runners.
See page 7 for the preferred  oor leveling method.

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DOOR
Fig. C
PARTS REQUIRED: x55
x1 5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
Grid lines up
12"
(30,2 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
(2) Nails
(2) Nails
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
170-9/16"
(433,2 cm)
170-9/16"
(433,2 cm)
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
Fig. B
Fig. A
Move to the opposite side. Using the long edge of the panel as a lever, move the
panel side-to-side until the top corner is ush to the oor frame (Fig. B).
Secure panel using (2) 2" nails in the corners.
2
BEGIN
1
3
4
Ensureyouroorframeissquarebyinstalling(1)panelandsquaringframe.
Check that the oor frame is square by measuring diagonally across the frame corners. If the measurements are
the same your oor frame is square. The measurement will be approximately 170-9/16" (433,2 cm) (Fig. C).
Install a 48" x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) and with the 48" edge and corner
ush to the oor frame (Fig A). Use the gauge block to mark the 3/4" measurement on joist.
Secure panel using (2) 2" nails in the corners.
Use a chalk line grid lines to help locate frame. Use the gauge block to mark the 3/4" measurement on joist.
Secure panel using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panels.
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
GAA

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PARTS REQUIRED:
FINISH
Your  oor panels are now installed.
Continue installing panels with rough side up (painted grid lines).
Install 44-5/8" x 96" panel in middle of  oor frame.
Use the gauge block to mark the 3/4" measurement on the  oor joists.
5
x1 x1
x110
5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
5/8 x 45 x 96"
(1,6 x 114,3 x 243,8 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
Secure panels using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panels.
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
GAA
Grid lines up
6"
(15,2 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
12"
(30,2 cm)
45"
(114,3 cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
FlushFlush
Forsquarenessmaintain3/4"
measurement along panel edges.
BEGIN HERE
DOOR

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Checktheoorframeislevelafterinstallingoorpanels.
Re-level if needed.
HINT:
IMPORTANT!
•Theoorshouldbeusedasastableworksurfaceforwallconstruction.
• Organizeyourassemblyprocedureduringthebuildprocess
to avoid over-handling of the walls.
GABLEWALL
FRONTWALL
GABLEWALL
BACKWALL

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LEFT WALL
PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
2 x 3 x 76-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 194 cm)
x1
MM
Flush
Primed
side down
Fig. B
Fig. A
6"
(15 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
76-1/4"
(194 cm)
76-1/4"
(194 cm)
Check for correct
panel shape.
Edges of panel should be ush to MM.
Secure using 1-1/4" screws 6" apart as shown.
Orient parts on the at on oor as shown (Fig. A,B).
Panel should be primed side down (Fig. B).
x13
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
MM
1
BEGIN

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LEFT WALL
x1
Check for correct
panel shape.
x12
1-1/4" (3,2 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
x1
2
Edges of panel should be  ush to NO.
Secure using 1-1/4" screws 6" apart.
Orient parts on the  at on  oor as shown (Fig. A, B).
Panel should be primed side down (Fig. B).
Flush
6"
(15 cm)
NO
70-1/2"
(179 cm)
2 x 3 x 70-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 179 cm)
NO
FINISH
You have  nished building your two left wall assemblies.
Primed
side down Fig. B
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
Fig. A
70-1/2"
(179 cm)

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LEFT WALL
1"
(2,5 cm)
2-1/2"
(5,4 cm)
33-1/2"
(85 cm)
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
33-1/2"
(85 cm)
2-1/2" (6,4 cm)
Flush
Flush
12"
(30 cm)
6"
(15 cm)
PT
PT
temporary support
RK
temporary support
x12
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
2
Nail KZ rst, 1" (2,5 cm) from panel bottom.
Use 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails only 6" (15 cm) apart.
Place PT ush to KZ and edge of panel. Hold the 33-1/2" measurement.
Secure using 1-1/2" nails 12" apart.
Orient KZ and PT on at on oor as shown.
Place panel on KZ and PT with primed side up.
Primed side
up
Useonly1-1/2"
(3,8 cm) long nails
x1
x1
x2
LEFTWALL
REAR ASSEMBLY
KZ
2 x 3 x 32-1/2" (5 x 10 x 83 cm)
2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
KZ
PT
2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm)
x1 RK
Do not nail
in groove.
1
BEGIN

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58-1/4"
(148 cm)
5/8"
(16 mm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
Use
as spacer
Use Gauge Block
as spacer 3/4"
(19 mm)
Flush
58-1/4"
(148 cm)
21-1/2"
(54,6 cm)
29-1/2"
(75 cm)
Flush
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
1-1/4"
(3,2 cm)
12"
(30 cm)
6"
(15 cm)
LEFT WALL
BJ
Flush
LF
PT
RK temporary support
x17
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
5
3
4
6
7
Secure 1-1/2" nails only 6" apart.
Place PT ush to LF and panel edge.
Hold the 58-1/4" (148 cm) measurement and secure using 1-1/2" nails 12" apart.
Place the 5/8" spacer on PT.
Place BJ ush to spacer and nail.
Place 3/4" gauge block on PT.
Place LF ush on gauge block and nail.
Useonly1-1/2"
(3,8 cm) long nails
x1
2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm)
PT
5/8 x 3 x 14" (1,6 x 7,6 x 35,5 cm)
3/4"GAUGE
BLOCK
TEMPORARY SPACER
x1
Do not nail
in groove.
2 x 3 x 29-1/2" (5 x 10 x 75 cm)
BJ
x1
2 x 3 x 21-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 55)
x1 LF