Backyard Products YardLine SOMERFIELD GABLE User manual

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02/06/2015
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 144" (243,8 x 365,8 cm)
OPTIONAL:
DOOR LOCATED
ON EAVE WALL (toward right)
OPTIONAL:
DOOR LOCATED
ON EAVE WALL (toward left)
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
•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.
SOMERFIELD GABLE 8' x 12' (244 x 366 cm)
ABackyardProductsCompany
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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
❑Drill / Driver
❑1/8" Drill Bit
❑#2 Philips Drive Bit
❑1/4" Drill Bit
❑5/16" Drill Bit
❑1/2" Drill Bit
❑Hand Saw

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OPTIONAL MATERIALS
DRIPEDGE.....................50Feet #15ROOFINGFELT
To cover 148 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.
COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
3-TABSHINGLES.............................6Bundles
PAINTFORSIDING..........................2Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK.................................................2Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
1"GALVANIZEDROOFINGNAILS....3Lbs
For shingles.
PAINTFORTRIM.............................1Quart
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
WOODGLUE.......................ExteriorRated
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
WOOD FLOOR FRAME
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):
x3
x12
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
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing
Standard 16" (40,7 cm) spacing
FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• This shed does not include any oor or 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.
NOTE: Use a minimum of 5/8" (1,6 cm) Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
5/8" x 48" x96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x3
FLOOR PANELS
You will need oor panels and nails to complete your oor.
Floor panel sizes and quantities are shown below.
2" (5,1 cm)
x1
1lb.of2"(5,1cm)Hot
DippedGalvanized
Box-TypeNails.
MATERIAL REQUIRED: Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
x10 2 x 4 x 93 (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2 2 x 4 x 144" (5,1 x 10,2 x 365,8 cm) HotDippedGalvanizedBox-TypeNails.
3" (7,6 cm)
x44

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)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
RS RS
Part identication
letters are stamped on some parts.
Check these locations for
part stamp.
Treated lumber is stamped:
WALLS
x4 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
SZ
x23 2 x 4 x 80" (5,1 x 10,2 x 203,2 cm)
TK
x2 2 x 4 x 68-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 174 cm)
YFA
x2 2 x 4 x 67" (5,1 x 10,3 x 170,2 cm)
AM
x4 2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
SP
PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
RAFTERS
TRIM
x3 2 x 4 x 8-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 21,6 cm)
CPA
x2 2 x 4 x 6-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 16,51 cm)
UY
x4 19/32 x 3 x 81-7/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 208 cm)
x4 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) Gauge Block for 3/4" (1,9 cm) measurement
x1 GAA
DOOR
OO
x2 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm)
x2 2 x 4 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 10,2 cm)
CQA
4
x10 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm) OSBORWOODGRAIN
x10 2 x 4 x 61-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 157,2 cm)
CNA
5/8 x 3 x 72" (1,6 x 7,6 x 183 cm)
x1 ZJ
1 x 3 x 60" (1,6 x 7,6 x 152,4 cm)
x1 GUA
x4 19/32 x 3 x 26-5/8" (1,5 x 7,6 x 67,6 cm)
AH
x4 3/8 x 7-7/8 x 59-15/16" (1 x 20 x 152,2 cm)
x4 3/8 x 5-7/8 x 72-3/4" (1 x 14,9 x 184,8 cm)
x2 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 62-7/16" (1 x 12,1 x 158,6 cm)
x2 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 62-7/16" (1 x 12,1 x 158,6 cm)
x4 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 80-5/8" (1 x 12,1 x 204,8 cm)
x4 2 x 4 x 5-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 14,9 cm)
PVA
x16 2 x 4 x 4-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 12,4 cm)
CLA
x8 2 x 4 x 61-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 157,2 cm) CMA
x4 19/32 x 3 x 82-1/2" (1,5 x 7,6 x 209,6 cm)

PARTS LIST continued...
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PANEL PARTS LIST
ROOF PANELS
SHELF AND LOFT
SHELF AND LOFT
NOTE:Panelpartsarenotstamped.
Roofpanelsare7/16"(1,1cm)thick.
7/16 x 13-7/8 x 32-5/8"
(1,1 x 35,2 x 82,9 cm)
x4
7/16 x 13-7/8 x 96"
(1,1 x 35,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2
7/16 x 48 x 80"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 203,2 cm)
x4
7/16 x 11-7/8 x 96" (1,1 x 30,2 x 243,8 cm)
x1
x2
48" x 44-1/4" (121,9 x 112,4 cm)
3/8 x 8 x 12-1/2" (1 x 20,3 x 31,8 cm)
x5
x3 2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
2 x 3 x10-1/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 25,7 cm)
AE
x5
1 x 4 x 96" (2,5 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
x1 KP
WALL PANEL & DOORS PARTS LIST
x8
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x2
x2
x1
LEFTDOOR
x1
RIGHTDOOR
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 84"
(1 x 121,9 x 213,4 cm)

x3 BOXES
x6 BOXES
x280
x92
x16
x96
x140
x50
x12
NAIL BOXES
VENT/ DOOR HARDWARE/ WINDOW
FASTENERS & HARDWARE
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG
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1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x2
10-1/2 x 32-1/2" (26,7 x 82,6 cm)
1" (2,5 cm)
x2
3/4" (1,9 cm)
x8
x1 64" Metal Threshold
3/4" (1,9 cm) x11
Bagged seperately / special coating
x16
1" (2,5 cm)
x4
x1
x4
3/4”TechScrewwithdrillpoint
1-1/4” x8
3-PointDoorLockingMechanism
x1
1-1/4” x2
1-1/4” x2
Handle(locking)
with Screws

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DOOR
DOOR
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4"x4".
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (40) 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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CONCRETE FOUNDATION
Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden oor. If you choose to install your kit
on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
• A treated 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete. Hint:Usetreatedlumberinyourkitor
purchasefulllengthtreatedlumber.
• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.
• Fasten 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fastenersnotincluded).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
NOTES
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
2" x 4" x 11'-5" (5,1 x 10,2 x 424 cm)
2" x 4" x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 244 cm)
Caulk
Requires:
x2
x2
x1
MUSTbetreatedlumber.
MUSTbetreatedlumber.
96"(243,8cm)
96"x144"(243,8x365,8cm) 137"(348cm)
8'x12'(243,8x365,8cm) 144"(365,8cm)
AActualSize B CBuildingSize
A
B
C
4"
(10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
Treated Sill Plate
Caulkbetweensill
plateandconcrete.

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93"
(236,2 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
144"
(403,9 cm)
144"
(403,9 cm)
128"
(325,1 cm)
112"
(284,5 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm)
64"
(121,9 cm)
80"
(203,2 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
32"
(81,3 cm) 16"
(40,7 cm)
16"
(40,7 cm) 16" (40,7 cm)
16"
(40,7 cm)
16"
(40,7 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
x44
x10 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm)
x2 2 x 4 x 144" (5,1 x 10,2 x 265,8 cm)
PARTSREQUIRED:
Center
onmarks
FLOOR FRAME
Flush
Flush
Look for
Stamp
TREATED
HINT:
For easier nailing
standonframe.
2
1
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
Orient parts as shown on at surface. Measure and mark.
BEGIN
You have nished your oor frame.
Proceed to level and square frame.
FINISH
3
You will need
tocut2x4x96"
boards down
to93".

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DOOR
FINISH
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LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME
Before attaching 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.
BEGIN
2
3
4
1
Use level and check the frame is level before applying oor panels.
Check for frame squareness by measuring diagonally across corners. If the measurements are the
same, the frame is square. The diagonal measurement will be approximately 173-1/16" (439,6 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 with 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 the frame
contacts the 4x4 runners.
See page 7 for the preferred oor leveling method.
First,secure
at ends with
onefastener.
Second,secure
at ends with
onefastener.
173-1/16"
(439,6 cm)
173-1/16"
(439,6 cm)
Fig.A
DOOR
DOOR

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DOOR
DOOR
48"
(121,9 cm)
144"
(365,8 cm)
6"
(15,2 cm)
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 with two 2" nails in the corners.
2
BEGIN
1
3
4Continue attaching the panel using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
Use a chalk line or use pre-painted grid lines to nail into joists under panel.
Ensureyouroorframeissquarebyinstallingonepanel
andsquaringframe.
Fig.A
Fig.B
Fig.C
Check 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 173-1/16" (439,6 cm) (Fig.C).
PARTSREQUIRED:
x1 5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
Gridlinesup
Seam
Seam
12"
(30,2 cm)
x62 2" (5,1 cm)
Flush
Flush
Flush
(2)Nails
(2)Nails
FLOOR PANELS
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
173-1/16"
(439,6 cm
173-1/16"
(439,6 cm
Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) with the 48"
edge and corner ush to the oor frame (FigA). Secure panel with two 2" nails in the
corners.

12
6"
(15,2 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
48"
(121,9 cm) 48" (121,9 cm)
144"
(365,8 cm)
PARTSREQUIRED:
FINISH
7You have nished attaching your oor panels.
Continue installing panels with rough side up (painted grid lines).
Use grid lines on panel for 2" nails 6" apart on edges, and 12" apart inside panels.
5
7
6
x2
5/8 x 48 x 96"
(1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
Gridlinesup
x124 2" (5,1 cm)
FLOOR PANELS
Flush
Flush
Flush

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DOOR
GABLEEND
WALL
EAVESIDEWALL
GABLEDOOR
WALL
(Yourdoorlocationmayvary.)
EAVESIDEWALL
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.

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PARTSREQUIRED:
FINISH
3You have nished rafter jig. Proceed to assemble your rafters.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
96"
(243,8 cm)
30"
(76,2 cm) 30" (76,2 cm)
48"
(122 cm)
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
PVAx3
3" (7,6 cm)
x6
x3 PVA 2 x 4 x 5-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 14,9 cm)
Measure over 48" and up 30" from the oor edges and secure the third PVA using two 3" screws.
Check this PVA is 30" at both ends for squareness.
BEGIN
¸
1Secure one PVA ush to the oor deck using two 3" screws.
Measure over 96-3/4" and install a second PVA ush to the oor deck. PVA will overhang the oor.
Secure using two 3" screws.
2
96-3/4"
(245,7 cm) IMPORTANTMEASUREMENT!!
Fig.B
Fig.A
Itisveryimportanttoassembleyourraftersusingthefollowingmethodforanevenandatroof.
You will build a rafter jig using the oor and three PVA parts as shown.
Floor Width
(2)3"(7,6cm)
Screws
in each PVA
There will be an
overhang on
thisend.
Flush Flush

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PARTSREQUIRED: x70 2" (5,1 cm)
x10 1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
x10 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm)
OSBORWOODGRAIN
x10 2 x 4 x 61-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 157,2 cm)
CNA
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
CNAx2
CNAx2
Fig.A
Fig.B
Fig.C
Gluewhere
gusset installs
KeepraftersrmlyagainstPVAatbothendswhensecuringgusset.
You have nished assembling your rafters.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to assemble four more rafters.
Remove PVA's from oor.
Flip rafters over and attach a second gusset using glue and (12) 2" nails. No need to use jig for this gusset.
4
5
3
2 Keep CNA rm against outside PVA's as shown (Fig.A) and push rafters tight to the middle PVA. Rafters should
touch at tips (Fig.A).
Apply glue to rafters where gusset will attach (Fig.B).
Place gusset onto CNA holding a 1/4" gap from edge (Fig.C) and keeping rafters rm as instructed. Secure
gusset using one 1-5/8" screw into each rafter. HINT: These screws will help hold the measurements when you
nail on gussets.
Use ten 2" nails to nish securing the gusset to the rafters to pattern shown in Fig.C.
BEGIN
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1Place two rafters CNA into the jig as shown.
FINISH
6
1-5/8"(4,1cm)
Screw
96-3/4"
(245,7 cm)

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OPTIONAL:
DOOR LOCATED
ON EAVE SIDE WALL
(toward right)
GABLEENDWALLWITHDOOR:
EAVESIDEWALLWITHDOOR:
EAVESIDEWALLWITHDOOR:
IFYOUCHOOSETHEGABLEENDWALLFORDOORLOCATION
GOTONextPageTOBEGINBUILDINGYOURWALLS.
OPTIONAL:
DOOR LOCATED
ON EAVE SIDE WALL
(toward left)
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CHOOSEYOURDOORLOCATIONATTHISTIME
ASYOUWILLASSEMBLEYOURDOORWALLFIRST.
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x1 2 x 4 x 67" (5,1 x 10,2 x 170,2 cm)
AM
x3 2 x 4 x 8-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 21,6 cm)
CPA
x2 2 x 4 x 80" (5 x 10,2 x 203,2 cm)
TK
17
HI NT:
For easier nailing
standonframe.
x2 2 x 4 x 89" (5 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
SZ
3" (7,6 cm)
PARTSREQUIRED: x24
FRONT WALL
BEGIN
1
Use two 3" nails at each mark.
Orient parts on edge on oor. Measure and mark.
2
Maintain 67" dimension
89"
(226,1 cm)
67"
(170,2 cm)
78-3/4"
(200 cm)
80"
(203,2 cm)
68-1/2"
(174 cm) 44-1/2"
(113 cm) 20-1/2"
(52,1 cm)
10-1/4"
(26 cm)
8-1/2"
(21,6 cm)
CPAx3
AM
SZ
TKTK
3"(7,6cm)
Nails
SZ
10-1/4"
(26 cm)
10-1/4"
(26 cm) 89"
(226,1 cm)

x1 2 x 4 x 67" (5,1 x 10,2 x 170,2 cm)
AM
x2 2 x 4 x 68-1/2" (5 x 10,2 x 174 cm)
YFA
x2 2 x 4 x 80" (5 x 10,2 x 203,2 cm)
TK
18
HI NT:
For easier nailing
standonframe.
3" (7,6 cm)
PARTSREQUIRED: x40
FRONT WALL
3
Use two 3" nails at each end of TP.
Orient parts on edge. Use two 3" nails at each location.
4
AM
YFA YFA
TK TK
3"(7,6cm)
Nails
3"(7,6cm)
Nails
Two nails at
eachlocation.