Duratuf Kiwi MK1 User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MK1
BASE SIZE 1715mm x 1715mm

 Drill
 Drill Bit 3.5mm
 Drill Bit 6mm (for clear roof panel only)
 Riveter
 Hammer
 Nail Punch
 Tape Measure
 Ladder or Saw stool
 Spanners x 2
 String Line
 Tin Snips
 Skillsaw and Jigsaw (for floor only)
 Masonry Drill and 10mm Masonry Bit (for Bolt Down Kit only)
 Read all instructions carefully.
 Identify all parts and check quantities against checklist.
 If you are making your own floor refer to Raised Base Plate section
now.
 Do not attempt to build your shed in high winds.
 Beware of sharp edges.
 Protect your eyes and ears.
 Use electric tools with care. Use a Safety Trip Switch.
 It is easier and quicker if this shed is erected by two people.
 Your shed must be level. Achieve this by either levelling the ground
or by using blocks.
 If you shed is to be positioned on wet or damp ground, we recom-
mend that your shed is raised up off the ground slightly.
Tools Required:
Select your site:
Safety:
Before you start:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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2.090m
1.890m
Gable End Wall Sheets
Wall Sheets
Door - Standard Security
Instruction Booklet
Hardware Pack
Touch-up Paint & Brush
0.580m
0.603 x 0.603m
0.588 x 0.150m
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Fixed Window Frame
Glaze Beads
Glass
Louvre Window Frame
Glass
Window Hardware Pack
2.000m Roof Sheets
Security Double Door Hardware Pack
Alarm - MA20
Shed light
Bolt Down Kit
Peg Down Kit
0.975m Flat Roof Sheet
100
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50mm
75mm
Flooring Nails
Flooring Nails
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2
Jack Studs - 90 x 45mm
0.200m
2.000m Roof Sheets
0.710 x 0.240m Over Panel - For Gable ends only
0.975m Clear Roof Panel
0.350m Pressed Capping Sheet
0.900m Bevel Edge Support 45 x 45m
Clear Roof Hardware Pack
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MK1 TIMBER FRAME
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1.810
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
45 45
1625
1715
45
45 45
BACK WALL
883
45 45
795
1715
45
45 45
FRONT WALL
883
45 785

MK1 TIMBER FRAME
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Step 2: Front Wall: Select one 1.715m Base Plate
(Green), one 1.715m Top Plate (Red), three
Studs (Yellow) and a .785m Nog. Nail studs to
each end of Plates. Nail in remaining stud us-
ing .785m Nogs to get correct position. Position
Nog .883m down from Top plate and nail in
place.
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Step 3: Select two 1.715m Base Plates (Green) and two
1.715m Top Plates (Red). With front wall lying on
the ground, nail Plates to frame. Ensure Green
joins to Green and Red joins to Red.
Step 4: Position the back wall frame on top of plates.
While someone supports frame, nail in place.
Step 6: Position a Jack Stud centrally on 1.715m End
Wall Top Plates and skew nail in place with two
75mm nails per Jack Stud. Position Ridge Beam
centrally on Jack Studs and skew nail in place
using two 75mm nails each end. Pre-drilling
holes before nailing will prevent timber from split-
ting.
Step 5: Carefully roll frame over onto its base. (Pieces of
timber from the packaging may be used to tem-
porarily brace the frame before rolling it over).
Position 1.625 End Wall Nogs .883m down from
Top Plate and nail in place. If fitting a Kiwi Floor,
fit Floor Joists now. Place joists equally and nail
in place using three 75mm nails per end.
Note: Studs and Nogs surrounding a window opening are to be fitted once the wall cladding is nailed in place.
Note: For sheds with the Raised Floor Modification option the studs will be 1.780m long to allow the Wall Sheets to pro-
trude 20mm below the Bottom Plate. Refer to Raised Floor Modification section (Page 15).
Step 1: Back Wall: Select one 1.715m Base Plate
(Green), one 1.715m Top Plate (Red) and two
Studs (Yellow). Lay out Plates and two Studs on
a flat surface and nail together using two 75mm
nails per join. Position 1.625m Nog .883m down
from Top Plate and nail in place.

MK1 WALL CLADDING
TO AVIOD CORROSION:
 Where at all possible try not to trap metal filings between two sheets. Remove all metal filings before riveting.
 Carbon in pencils reacts with the Zinc/Aluminium coating on steel. Use either crayon or ink to mark steel.
TERMS EXPLANATION
 To Tack: To Tack on a wall sheet means to use minimum nails hammered partly in to hold Wall Sheets in position. Should
a Wall Sheet need to be re-positioned, the nails can easily be prized out.
 If a window is required, identify Wall Sheet(s) with window hole pre-cut. Lean up Wall Sheets where window(s) are to be located.
Note:
When fitting Gable End Sheets ensure
they overlap correctly (fig 1).
The overlap direction may differ from
plan.
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fig. 1
CLADDING DETAIL
Birds Eye View

MK1 WALL CLADDING
Step 1: Front Wall: Position wall on the right hand
side of the doorway with the sheet LIP on the
left hand side. Ensuring the LIP is flush with the
side of the Stud and the top of the Top Plate,
tack in place.
Step 2: Back Wall: Position the first Wall Sheet with
the LIP on the right hand side. Ensuring the LIP
is flush with the side of the corner Stud and the
top of the Wall Sheet is flush with the top of the
Top Plate, tack in place. Position the next Wall
Sheet with the LIP on the right hand side. Over-
lap as shown in fig 1. Ensuring Wall Sheet is
flush with top of Top Plate, tack in place.
Step 4: Nailing Off: Nail one 30mm Clout each side of the Rib (two per Pan) into the Top Plates and Bottom
Plates. Nail Wall Sheets to mid wall Nogs (one per pan). Nail each corner Wall Sheet to Studs using two
30mm Clouts evenly spaced.
Gable Ends: When nailing Gable Wall Sheets to the Top Plate, use a String Line. At the top of the gable nail two
30mm Clouts into the end of the Ridge Beam. This will stop it from twisting.
Step 3: End Walls: Lean Gable Wall Sheets against
the shed to form gable shape. With the LIP
flush with side of Stud tack in place ensuring
the bottom of the Wall Sheet is 10mm above
the bottom of the Bottom Plate. Tack on re-
maining Gable Wall Sheet. Repeat with other
gable end. If fitting a window, nail in Window
Studs and Nog now. Refer to Window instruc-
tions.
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EDGE
FLUSH
TOP
FLUSH

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MK1 LOUVRE WINDOW (Optional)
Step 2: On the inside of the shed, position studs
and Nog centrally on window opening.
Make sure the studs are parallel and nail
into Top Plate and End Wall Nog.
Step 3: Nail wall Sheets to window framing using
30mm clouts. (return to step 4 on page 7
and complete). Then fit Window Frame).
Position Window Frame centrally on win-
dow opening and rivet it to ribs. Pre-drill
holes in each corner and nail Window
Frame to framing, using 50mm nails.
Step 4: If the Window is in the gable end, tempo-
rarily position the Over Panel above Win-
dow Frame. Following the same angle as
the gable, mark and cut to suit.
Step 5: Rivet Over Panel to the Window Frame
with rivets.
588mm
Step 1: Lay out the two window studs (883mm) and
Nog (634mm) on a flat surface. Position
Nog and nail in place using 2x 75mm nails
at each end.
Step 6: From the inside of the shed, slide Louvre
Glass into Louvre Units attached to the
Window Frame. Bend up tabs to keep
Glass in position.
50mm
NAILS
RIVITS

MK1 FIXED WINDOW (Optional)
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Step 2: On the left hand side of the front wall fit
Corner Flashing (101) over Door Jamb
Flashing and rib . With top of the Corner
Flashing flush with the top of the Top
Plate, rivet in place using six rivets.
Step 1: Lay out the two window studs (883mm) and
Nog (590mm) on a flat surface. Position
Nog and nail in place using two 75mm nails
at each end.
570mm
Step 6: From the outside of the shed, place glass
in Window Frame. Attach a Glazing Bead
(G100) with three rivets to each side of the
Window Frame to hold glass in place. Pre-
drilling Glazing Beads is recommended.
Follow Steps 2 - 5 on page 8.
MK1 DOOR JAMB & CORNER FLASHINGS
Step1: Fit Door Jamb Flashing (104) in between
Top and Bottom Plates and hard against
Stud. Attach Door Jamb Flashing with
three rivets into Rib on the outside and
three 30mm clouts into studs on the in-
side. Repeat with the other Door Jamb.
DOOR JAMB
STUD
PLATE
CORNER
FLASHING
FRONT PLATE
CLADDING
END

MK1 DOOR JAMB & CORNER FLASHINGS
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MK1 ROOF
Note: Condensation can form on the under side of shed roof. If building paper is required, fit now. Building paper
will need to be supported by netting or roofing twine.
Step 1: Check that the diagonal measurements of the shed are the same. If building on unlevel ground it may be
necessary to temporarily brace the shed with pieces of timber from the packaging.
Step 3: Starting from the left hand end, centralise
Roof on Ridge Beam. Ensure Roof is tight
against end Wall Sheets and nail one 40mm
Weatherseal through Lip into the Ridge
Beam. At the back, line up Ribs on the Roof
Sheet with the Ribs on Wall Sheet. Using
one 40mm Weatherseal, nail through Lip into
Top Plate. Repeat at the front.
Step 2: Position first Roof Sheet centrally over Ridge
Beam on the right hand end of shed with the
LIP on the left hand side. (For sheds with a
Clear Roof Panel, go to the next page). Posi-
tion the next Roof Sheet. Ensure it overlaps
correctly then rivet together, 400mm down
from the centre on both sides.
Step 4: Centralize Roof at the other end and nail
through pan into Ridge Beam and Top
Plates. Ensure Ridge Beam is straight, then
nail one 40mm Weatherseal into Ridge Beam
beside each overlap (one nail per sheet). At
the back, set up a String Line in centre of
Top Plate. Ensure Top Plate is straight and
nail off, using one 40mm Weatherseal per
Pan. Repeat at the front.
Step3: Measure and cut Doorstep Flashing (106) to
fit in between Door Jambs. Position the Door-
step Flashing in between the Door Jambs at
bottom of doorway, nail through top of flashing
using three 30mm Clouts. Repeat with the
Overdoor Flashing (105).
Note: MK2 shown
Step 4:Fit remaining three Corner Flashings over
corner Ribs and rivet in place using six riv-
ets per flashing. When fitting right hand Cor-
ner Flashing on the front wall, ensure it is
parallel with the Door Jamb.

MK1 CLEAR ROOF PANEL (Optional)
Step 1: Position Roof Sheets at each end. Leave a gap where the Clear Panel is to be fitted. Nail on first Roof Sheet
(refer to step 2 MK1 Roof).
Step 2: Where the Clear Roof Panel is to be positioned, nail a 45x45mm Bevelled Edge Support on each side of the
Ridge Beam. (fig. 1)
Step 3: Position Clear Roof Panel and Flat Roof Sheet (or second Clear Panel). The Flat Roof Sheet underlaps one sheet
and overlaps the other. The Clear Roof Panel OVERLAPS both Roof Sheets. Ensure sheet joins are flush at the
outside edge then rivet flat sheets to pressed sheets. Two rivets per join. Centralise Roof at the other end and nail
in place.
Step 4: Ensure Ridge Beam is straight, then nail the Clear Panel and Flat Roof Sheet (or second Clear Panel) to
45x45mm Bevelled Edge Supports using one 30mm Clout per Pan. Run two generous beads of Silicone on the
under side of the Pressed Capping Sheet. Position Pressed Capping Sheet on Ridge Beam and nail in place us-
ing three 40mm Weatherseals. Nail one 40mm Weatherseal into Ridge Beam beside each overlap (one nail per
sheet).
Step 5: At the Back set up a String line in the centre of the Top Plate. Ensure Top Plate is straight and nail off, one 40mm
Weatherseal per Pan. Repeat at the front.
Note: When nailing through the Clear Panel, pre-drill a 6mm hole.
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TOP PLATE
JACK STUD
RIDGE BEAM
45 x 45 BEVEL
75mm NAIL
SILICONE
30mm CLOUT
PRESSED
WEATHERSEAL NAIL
PRESSED
CLEAR ROOF
FLAT ROOF

Step 1: Position Door Track (107) on front wall up
against underside of Roof, with right hand end
flush with the right hand corner. Pre-drill hole
in centre and rivet in place. Remove ALL drill
filings
Step 2: Hang door in Door Track. At the right hand
end of Door Track, adjust up or down so that
the Door hangs parallel with shed. Fit one
rivet at right hand end to hold in place. Repeat
with left hand end of track.
Step 4: Clean out ALL drill filings. Also make sure
the Wheels are cleaned of drill filings. Re-
hang Door, then insert door stops into the
pre drilled holes at end of tracks as shown in
diagram. Tighten with two spanners.
Door Track
Bolt
Washer
Washer
Nut
Aluminium
Door Stop
MK1 DOOR
Step 3: Remove Door. Pre-drill holes into each Rib
and at similar spacings into Over Door Flash-
ing. At approximately 1/3 in from each end of
Door Track put a 50mm nail. Fix rivets to rest
of holes
Step 5: Bottom Door Guide: Slide Door to corner. Hang
Door Guide (108) on bottom of the Door. Make it
flush with Corner Flashing. Lift up approximately
3mm so that the Door will Slide freely. Pre-drill
hole and nail in place using a 50mm nail. Slide to
centre. Ensuring Door slides freely, pre-drill hole
and nail Door Guide in place. Check Door is not
binding in the middle then pre-drill holes into
each Rib at similar spacing into Door Step Flash-
ing. Nail off using 50mm nails.
Note: For sheds with Raised Base Plate option the
Door Step Flashing will protrude down past the
Bottom Plate. Attach Door Guide with rivets.
DOOR
GUIDE
DOOR
CLADDING
BOTTOM
PLATE
MK1 DOOR
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MK1 BARGE & SPOUTING
Step 1: Position Barge Flashing (102) on gable
ends. Position a Spouting (A103) and rivet
to the Barge Flashing at each end. Repeat
with other Spouting.
Step 2: Centralise Barge Flashing on gable end
and rivet in place, one rivet into every
second Rib. Fit two rivets through top of
Barge into Rib. Repeat with other Barge
Flashing. Check Spoutings are straight,
then rivet to Roof one rivet every second
Rib.
Note: MK2 shown
Note: MK2 shown
MK1 FLOOR (Optional)
Step 1: Place shed in final position. Check the di-
agonal measurements are the same and
the shed is level before fitting Floor. It is
recommended that the shed is anchored
down with either a Duratuf Bolt Down Kit or
Duratuf Peg Down Kit depending on what
the shed is sited on.
Step 2: Lay a Floor Board on top of Bottom Plates
and Joist and push up against end wall.
Mark out where Studs are. Cut checkouts
with Electric Jigsaw so Floor Board will fit
around Studs.

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MK1 FLOOR (Optional)
Step 3: Re-position Floor Board. Lay out remaining
Floor Boards checking around Studs as
you go. The last Floor Board may have to
be cut to size.
Step 4: Nail in each Floor Board, two 50mm nails in
each end and two into Joists. Measure and
cut Floor Flashing (110) to fit in between
Door Jamb Flashings and nail in place using
50mm Clouts.
MK1 HASP & STAPLE
Using six rivets and one 50mm clout
attach hasp to Door Jamb Flashing
and the staple to the Door as
shown.
(Note: see below for security option)
SECURITY DOOR (Optional)
Step 1: Attach “ T” locking handle with two 8x10mm
screws. Slide hook onto square shaft and
secure with a lock washer.
Hook
Lock Washer

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Step 2: Once door is hung, position the Locking Stays so
they slide into the Locking Brackets easily. Screw
Locking Stays to Door Jamb.
SECURITY DOOR (Optional)
Step 3 On the left hand Door Jamb, position latch
so that the hook on the door handle will be
secure and go in and out easily. Rivet in
place with four rivets.
RAISED FLOOR MODIFICATION
For sheds being placed on a purpose built floor,
(concrete, cobbles, ply etc.), the Wall Sheets will pro-
trude 20mm below the Base Plate. This will stop water
flowing in between the Base Plate and Floor.
The Floor should be made 15mm smaller than Base
Size.
Note: Although it is not essential, fitting Damp Proof
Course in between the Base Plate and the Floor
will give added protection against moisture.
CLEAN UP
 Remove all swarf (drill filings) with a soft brush or rag.
 Hose down roof and walls thoroughly.
 For Coloursteel sheds use touch-up paint provided on all nail heads, rivets and exposed cuts.

DURATUF PREMIUM SHED WARRANTY
GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER
Congratulations on purchasing a Duratuf Storage Shed. With proper care and attention, this product will last many years.
For your benefit PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
WARRANTY ON METAL CLADDING
Riverlea Group Ltd guarantee that the metal roofing and wall cladding on Kiwi and Fortress Garden Sheds may be used in moderate and
inland corrosion zones or areas where the first year mild steel corrosion rate is less than 200g/m2, and that in these conditions, they will
not perforate due to corrosion within 18 years of date of manufacture.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Damage or corrosion due to the following circumstances is not covered by this warranty.
 Mechanical, chemical or other damage sustained during or after installation.
NOTE: Clean swarf off shed IMMEDIATELY after assembly
Do NOT mark cladding with pencil
Do NOT allow manures, chemicals or other corrosive materials to have direct contact with cladding
Chemical damage will result if these instructions are not carried out
 Force majeure or other causes beyond the control of Riverlea Group Ltd.
2. This warranty does not cover material installed in severe and very severe environmental situations, or in any area where the mild
steel corrosion rate (as published by BRANZ) exceeds 200g/m2.
3. Minimum maintenance must be carried out in accordance with instructions below.
Should the cladding fail to perform as specified above, the liability of Riverlea Group Ltd shall in all cases be limited to replacing or
repairing the defective product. The balance of the original warranty will cover any repaired or replaced material. Riverlea Group Ltd will
not be liable for any consequential loss or damage, labour or transport charges. All claims made in writing within 21 days of discovery,
quoting the reference number at the top right hand corner of this page.
MAINTENANCE
Following are the minimum maintenance requirements for cladding used in Kiwi Garden Sheds and Fortress Sheds.
 Washing all surfaces by rain, and annual hosing of sheltered areas using a hose and soft nylon brush.
 Within 2km of coast—wash every 3 months as above. After a storm, wash the cladding and the gutters as soon as possible
to remove any highly corrosive salt deposits.
 Volcanic Ash Fallout—wash as soon as possible, removing fallout from roof and gutters
 Gutters to be kept clean of leaves and dirt.
Should you require additional technical information please contact us at the details below.
Please visit http://www.riverleagroup.co.nz/warranty-garden-sheds to validate the Warranty on your shed.
Click on the Warranty Registration Link and complete all details.
If you are unable to access the computer, please phone us on 0800 438 274 and one of the customer services team will help you to acti-
vate the warranty on your garden shed.
Many thanks, from the Team at Riverlea Group.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION