Duratuf MK3B User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MK3B
BASE SIZE 3380mm x 3380mm

 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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2.280m
1.890m
0.260m
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
3.700m Roof Sheets
Security Double Door Hardware Pack
Alarm - MA20
Shed light
Bolt Down Kit
Peg Down Kit
1.825m Flat Roof Sheet
Jack Studs - 140 x 45mm
Roof Sheets
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1.825m Clear Roof Panel
0.350m Pressed Capping Sheet
0.900m Bevel Edge Support 45 x 45mm
Clear Roof Hardware Pack
1
43.700m
130m
1
Jack Studs - 60 x 45mm
Centre Door Stop
Strip Bracing
0.200m

1. Bottom Side Plates x 2 2. Bottom Front/Rear Plates x 2 3. Top Side Plates x 2 4. Top Front/Rear Plates x 2 5. Studs x15 6. Ridge Beam x 3 7. Nogs x 14 8. Jack Studs (250 x 140 x 45) x 2 9. Jack Studs (200 x 55 x 45) x 4 10. Roof Nogs x 16
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS DRAWN: DWG.NO:125 © All Images protected by Copyright. MARK 3 B KIWI GARDEN SHED DATE: 16/12/98 SHEET:6 All information remains exclusive (3380 x 3380—11.42m³)SCALE: 1:33 A3 ISS:D property of Riverlea Industries Ltd.
END ELEVATION SHOWING STRAP BRACING TOP OF RIDGE BEAM TO
UNDERSIDE OF TOP SIDE PLATE
STRAP BRACING (to all jack studs under beams)
MULTI-GRIP FASTENERS
EACH CORNER (ALL
HOLES NAILED OFF)
DYNABOLTS OR AP-
PROVED FIXINGS 100MM
FROM OUTSIDE CORNER
THEN ON 1200 C
3 8
6
PRYDA STRAP
BRACING, 5 NAILS
PER END
WHERE FLOOR IS TIMBER
FRAMED, SECURE STUDS AT
EACH CORNER TO A CORNER
NCHOR PILE WITH A 6 KN CON-
NECTOR
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C
3380
3380
70 45 45 45 70 765
765 787 787
785 785
1630
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45 45
789
789
789
789
140 x 45 Ridge Beam
140 x 45 Intermediate Roof Beam
140 x 45 Intermediate
PLAN
140 x 45 Ridge Beam
140 x 45 Intermediate Ridge Beam
400 1900
883
3380
FRONT ELEVATION
1900
3380
END ELEVATION
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MK3B TIMBER FRAME
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Step 1: Back Wall: Select one 3.380m Base Plate (Green), one
3.380m Top Plate (Red) and five Studs (Yellow). Lay out
Plates and two Studs on a flat surface and nail together us-
ing two 75mm nails per join. Nail in remaining centre studs
using Nogs to get correct position. Position Nogs .883m
below Top Plate and nail in place. (All Plates, Studs and
Nogs are joined together with two 75mm nails each end).
Step 2: Front Wall: Select one 3.380m Base Plate (Green), one
3.380m Top Plate (Red), four Studs (Yellow) and
two .785m Nogs. Nail studs to each end of Plates. Nail in
remaining two studs using .785m Nogs to get correct po-
sition. Position Nogs .883m below Top Plate and nail in
place.
Step 3: End Wall: Select one 3.380m Base Plate (Green), one
3.380m Top Plate (Red), three Studs (Yellow) and
two .787m Nogs. Lay out Plates and one Stud on a flat
surface and nail Stud centrally between Plates. Nail re-
maining Studs to Plates using .787m Nogs to get the cor-
rect position. Position Nogs .883m below Top Plate and
nail in place. Repeat with second End Frame.
JACK STUDS
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
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).

MK3B TIMBER FRAME
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Step 4: Stand up Back Wall frame and one End frame
and nail together, using two 75mm nails per join,
top and bottom. Stand remaining Frames up and
nail together. Nail in remaining .765m Nogs in
End Walls.
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Step 5: Position middle Jack Stud, centrally on End Wall
Top Plates and nail in place. Nail remaining Jack
Studs in. Position middle Ridge Beam to Jack
Stud and skew-nail in place using two 75mm
nails each end. Pre-drilling holes before nailing
will prevent timber from splitting.
Step 6: Place intermediate Roof Beams by using Roofing
Nogs to determine correct position (see fig. 2).
Nail intermediate Roof Beams in place. Nail 70 x
45mm Roofing Nogs in place (End Wall) and 90
x 45mm Roofing Nogs in place (Middle).
Step 7: Place Frame in correct position, checking the shed is square and level.
Dynabolt Frame to concrete base as instructed on page 4.
Step 8: Temporarily brace each side and roof, making sure each side is square.
Nail strip bracing to outside of Frame (see page 4), making sure it is tight.
Nail multigrip brackets to each of the four bottom corners (two per cor-
ner). Use 30mm bracket nails supplied.
Note: Condensation can form on the underside of cladding. If building paper is required, fit now. The building paper
will need to be supported by netting or roofing twine.
fig.2.

MK3B 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 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 clad-
ding detail.
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CLADDING DETAIL
Birds Eye View
fig. 1

MK3B WALL CLADDING
Step 1: Front Wall: Start at the left hand side. Posi-
tion the Wall Sheet with the LIP on the left hand
side. Ensuring the LIP is flush with side of the
Stud and the top of the Top Plate, tack in place.
Repeat with Wall Sheet on the right hand side
of doorway.
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 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 (page 7). Ensuring Wall
Sheet is flush with top of Top Plate, tack in
place. Repeat with remaining two sheets.
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 Wall Sheets. Repeat with other gable
end. If fitting a window, nail in Window Studs
and Nog now. Refer to Window instructions.
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EDGE
FLUSH
TOP
FLUSH

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MK3B 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

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Step1: Fit Door Jamb Flashing (A104) in be-
tween Top and Bottom Plates and hard
against Stud. Attach Door Jamb Flash-
ing with three 30mm clouts into studs on
the inside and three rivets into Rib on
the outside. Pre-drill holes on the outside
to protect flashing. Repeat with the other
Door Jamb.
Step2: Measure and cut Doorstep Flashing (A106)
to fit in between Door Jambs. Positioning
the Doorstep Flashing in between Door
Jambs at bottom of doorway, nail through
top of flashing using five 30mm Clouts. Re-
peat with the Overdoor Flashing (A105).
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.
MK3B FIXED WINDOW (Optional)
Follow Steps 2 - 5 on page 8.
MK3B DOOR JAMB & CORNER FLASHINGS

MK3B DOOR JAMB & CORNER FLASHINGS
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Step 3: Fit Corner Flashing (101) over
corner Ribs with the top flush
with the top of the Top Plate.
Rivet in place with six rivets,
three each side. Repeat with
other three Corner Flashings.
When fitting Corner Flashings
on front wall, ensure they are
parallel with Door Jambs.
MK3B 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: 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, one rivet in the
centre and one 600mm and 1200mm down
from the centre on both sides. Fit remaining
Roof Sheets.
Step 3: 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 per
beam). At the back, set up a String Line in
centre of Top Plate. Ensure Top Plate is
straight and nail off, using one 40mm Weath-
erseal per Pan. Repeat at the front.
LIP
Step 2: 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.
Photo shows MK3A model

MK3B CLEAR ROOF PANEL (Optional)
Step 1: Leave a gap where the Clear Panel is to be fitted. Position the next Roof Sheet. Ensure it overlaps correctly, then
rivet together, one rivet in the centre and one approximately 600 mm down from the centre on both sides. Rit re-
maining Roof Sheets, overlapping and riveting as you go. Nail on first Roof Sheet (refer step 3 on page 11).
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, three 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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Note: Diagram shows MK2 model
fig.1.

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MK3B DOORS
Step 3: Hang left hand door in Door Track. At the left
hand end of Door Track, adjust up or down
so that the Door hangs parallel with shed. Fit
one rivet at left hand end to hold in place.
Step 1: Top Door Tracks: Mark the centre of the
doorway on the Overdoor Flashing. Position
Centre Door Stop on the front face of the
Overdoor Flashing and up against the under-
side of roof. Pre-drill holes and nail in place
with 50mm nails
Step 5: Clean out ALL drill filings. Also make sure
the Wheels are cleaned of drill filings. Re-
hang Doors, then insert door stops into the
pre drilled holes at end of tracks as shown in
diagram. Tighten with two spanners
Step 2: Position right hand Door Track (D107) on
front wall up against underside of Roof, with
left hand end hard against the Centre Door
Stop. Pre-drill hole in centre and rivet in
place. Remove ALL drill filings
Step 4: Position left hand Door Track (C107). Follow
Steps 2 and 3 to hang left hand Door. Where
Door Tracks meet in the centre, adjust up
and down so that the Doors parallel, then
rivet in place. Remove Doors. Pre-drill holes
into each Rib and at similar spacings into
Overdoor Flashing. At approximately 1/3 in
from each end of Door Tracks put a 50mm
nail. Rivet rest of holes.
Door Track
Bolt
Washer
Washer
Nut
Aluminium
Door Stop

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MK3B DOORS
MK3B BARGE & SPOUTING
Step 1: Attach left hand and right hand barges
(C102 & D102) together with three rivets
at top overlap. Position Barge Flashings
on gable ends. Position Spouting (C103)on
the shed and rivet to 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.
DOOR
GUID
DOOR
CLADDING
BOT-
PLATE
Step 6: Bottom Door Guides: Slide Door to corner.
Hang Door Guide (A108) 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 mid-
dle then pre-drill holes into each Rib at similar
spacing into Door Step Flashing. Nail off using
50mm nails. Repeat with other Door.
Note: For sheds with Raised Base Plate option the
Door Step Flashing will protrude down past the
Bottom Plate. Attach Door Guide with rivets.

MK3B HASP & STAPLE
Using seven rivets, attach hasp to
Left Hand Door and the staple to the
Right Hand Door as shown.
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.
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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 pos-
sible 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.
Thank you
Riverlea Group Customer Services
REFERENCE NO:_______________________