Epic Gardening Birdies OVB160604 User manual

Congratulations on your new
Birdies bed, the original raised
metal garden bed! Not only will
you be able to garden more
eciently in the harshest of
conditions, you’re now working
with Aluzinc steel, an even
stronger and more durable
version of galvanized steel.
Pat yourself on the back! This
material is three times more
durable than the competition.
Aluzinc performs 2-7x better at
rust and corrosion resistance,
too. And it’s sealed with a non-
toxic, food-safe powder coat
that keeps your garden just the
way you like it: natural.
Now that you have your bed,
we’re here to answer any
questions. Please see the
reverse side for a list of the
most common inquiries we
receive on a regular basis. If
you don’t see the answer you
are looking for, scan the QR
code for set up instructions
for each size and style of
bed. Please feel free to reach
out to customer service
([e-mail])
if you need anything else.
INSIDE OUTSIDE
rolled steel edge faces up
IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY
• While unpacking and during as-
sembly, please be aware of sharp
corners that could cause injury.
It is advisable to wear protective
gloves when handling these items,
sensible shoes are also recom-
mended. Until such time as the UV
and heat-stable vinyl safety edge
is tted all necessary precautions
need to be undertaken to avoid
injury.
• We recommend placing the bed
on level ground with the bottom
edge of the bed on a layer of
0.25” - 0.5” gravel. This allows ex-
cellent drainage and protects the
bottom edge of the bed.
• If lling with a bobcat or backhoe
ll initial 1/3 of bed slowly. When
lling do not climb in as this puts
unnecessary pressure onto the
bed and may lead to damage.
1. Remove protective plastic covering
(on all colored beds). Choose your de-
sired shape from available congurations
(as shown below) and lay panels out on
the ground accordingly.
3. Attach all nuts loosely & then tight-
en using a screwdriver or cordless drill.
Failure to tighten each nut and bolt to its
maximum may cause failure.
2. Assemble all side panels rst then at-
tach corner panels.
Be sure to attach the corners on the
OUTSIDE of the straight sheets.
4. When panel assembly is complete
push the rubber edging onto the rolled
steel edge and trim away any excess. A
butter knife can be used to pry open the
edging.
The safety edging is designed to lock
onto the rolled steel edge making it
more permanent.
CONFIGURATIONS
DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS BED SIZING MAY VARY +/- 2”
211104/08
Birdies Original Range
Short 8-in-1
23”
23”
23”
23”
23”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31” 31”
31”
31”
23”
31” 23”
31”
23”
31”
23”
31”
31”
31”
23”
31” 31” 31”
31”
31”
31”
31” 31”
31”
51” x 51” 51” x 43” 83” x 51”83” x 43” 83”
x
24”
102”
x
24”
65”
x
24”
73”
x
24”
23.1 ft3/0.9 yrd331.1 ft3/1.2 yrd317.3 ft3/0.6 yrd319.4 ft3/0.7 yrd321.3 ft3/0.8 yrd315.3 ft3/0.6 yrd332.8 ft3/1.2 yrd313.5 ft3/0.5 yrd3
INSIDE OUTSIDE
rolled steel edge faces up
IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY
• While unpacking and during as-
sembly, please be aware of sharp
corners that could cause injury.
It is advisable to wear protective
gloves when handling these items,
sensible shoes are also recom-
mended. Until such time as the UV
and heat-stable vinyl safety edge
is tted all necessary precautions
need to be undertaken to avoid
injury.
• We recommend placing the bed
on level ground with the bottom
edge of the bed on a layer of
0.25” - 0.5” gravel. This allows ex-
cellent drainage and protects the
bottom edge of the bed.
• If lling with a bobcat or backhoe
ll initial 1/3 of bed slowly. When
lling do not climb in as this puts
unnecessary pressure onto the
bed and may lead to damage.
1. Remove protective plastic covering
(on all colored beds). Choose your de-
sired shape from available congurations
(as shown below) and lay panels out on
the ground accordingly.
3. Attach all nuts loosely & then tight-
en using a screwdriver or cordless drill.
Failure to tighten each nut and bolt to its
maximum may cause failure.
2. Assemble all side panels rst then at-
tach corner panels.
Be sure to attach the corners on the
OUTSIDE of the straight sheets.
4. When panel assembly is complete
push the rubber edging onto the rolled
steel edge and trim away any excess. A
butter knife can be used to pry open the
edging.
The safety edging is designed to lock
onto the rolled steel edge making it
more permanent.
CONFIGURATIONS
DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS BED SIZING MAY VARY +/- 2”
211104/08
Birdies Original Range
Short 8-in-1
23”
23”
23”
23”
23”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31” 31”
31”
31”
23”
31” 23”
31”
23”
31”
23”
31”
31”
31”
23”
31” 31” 31”
31”
31”
31”
31” 31”
31”
51” x 51” 51” x 43” 83” x 51”83” x 43” 83”
x
24”
102”
x
24”
65”
x
24”
73”
x
24”
23.1 ft3/0.9 yrd331.1 ft3/1.2 yrd317.3 ft3/0.6 yrd319.4 ft3/0.7 yrd321.3 ft3/0.8 yrd315.3 ft3/0.6 yrd332.8 ft3/1.2 yrd313.5 ft3/0.5 yrd3
Remove protective plastic covering
(on all colored beds). Choose your
de-sired shape from available
configurations (as shown below)
and lay panels out on the ground
accordingly.
1
Attach all nuts loosely & then tight-
en using a screwdriver or cordless
drill. Failure to tighten each nut and
bolt to its maximum may cause
failure.
INSIDE OUTSIDE
rolled steel edge faces up
IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY
• While unpacking and during as-
sembly, please be aware of sharp
corners that could cause injury.
It is advisable to wear protective
gloves when handling these items,
sensible shoes are also recom-
mended. Until such time as the UV
and heat-stable vinyl safety edge
is tted all necessary precautions
need to be undertaken to avoid
injury.
• We recommend placing the bed
on level ground with the bottom
edge of the bed on a layer of
0.25” - 0.5” gravel. This allows ex-
cellent drainage and protects the
bottom edge of the bed.
• If lling with a bobcat or backhoe
ll initial 1/3 of bed slowly. When
lling do not climb in as this puts
unnecessary pressure onto the
bed and may lead to damage.
1. Remove protective plastic covering
(on all colored beds). Choose your de-
sired shape from available congurations
(as shown below) and lay panels out on
the ground accordingly.
3. Attach all nuts loosely & then tight-
en using a screwdriver or cordless drill.
Failure to tighten each nut and bolt to its
maximum may cause failure.
2. Assemble all side panels rst then at-
tach corner panels.
Be sure to attach the corners on the
OUTSIDE of the straight sheets.
4. When panel assembly is complete
push the rubber edging onto the rolled
steel edge and trim away any excess. A
butter knife can be used to pry open the
edging.
The safety edging is designed to lock
onto the rolled steel edge making it
more permanent.
CONFIGURATIONS
DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS BED SIZING MAY VARY +/- 2”
211104/08
Birdies Original Range
Short 8-in-1
23”
23”
23”
23”
23”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31”
31” 31”
31”
31”
23”
31” 23”
31”
23”
31”
23”
31”
31”
31”
23”
31” 31” 31”
31”
31”
31”
31” 31”
31”
51” x 51” 51” x 43” 83” x 51”83” x 43” 83”
x
24”
102”
x
24”
65”
x
24”
73”
x
24”
23.1 ft3/0.9 yrd331.1 ft3/1.2 yrd317.3 ft3/0.6 yrd319.4 ft3/0.7 yrd321.3 ft3/0.8 yrd315.3 ft3/0.6 yrd332.8 ft3/1.2 yrd313.5 ft3/0.5 yrd3
rolled steel edge
faces up
3
Birdies Original Range
Tall Round
INSIDE OUTSIDE
rolled steel edge faces up
IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY
• While unpacking and during as-
sembly, please be aware of sharp
corners that could cause injury.
It is advisable to wear protective
gloves when handling these items,
sensible shoes are also recom-
mended. Until such time as the UV
and heat-stable vinyl safety edge
is tted all necessary precautions
need to be undertaken to avoid
injury.
• We recommend placing the bed
on level ground with the bottom
edge of the bed on a layer of
0.25” - 0.5” gravel. This allows ex-
cellent drainage and protects the
bottom edge of the bed.
• If lling with a bobcat or backhoe
ll initial 1/3 of bed slowly. When
lling do not climb in as this puts
unnecessary pressure onto the
bed and may lead to damage.
1. Remove protective plastic covering (on all colored beds).
Choose your desired shape from available congurations (as shown below) and lay
panels out on the ground accordingly.
2. Attach all nuts loosely & then tight-
en using a screwdriver or cordless drill.
Failure to tighten each nut and bolt to its
maximum may cause failure.
3. When panel assembly is complete
push the vinyl edging onto the rolled
steel edge and trim away any excess. A
butter knife can be used to pry open the
edging.
The safety edging is designed to lock
onto the rolled steel edge making it
more permanent.
CONFIGURATIONS
DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS BED SIZING MAY VARY +/- 2”
38” dia
19.7 ft3/0.7 yrd3
When the panel
assembly is complete
push the rubber
edging onto the
rolled steel edge and
trim away any excess.
A butter knife can be
used to pry open the
edging.
The safety edging
is designed to lock
onto the rolled steel
edge making it more
permanent.
4
CONFIGURATIONS: Due to the manufacturing process, bed sizing may vary +/- 2”
While unpacking and during assembly,
please be aware of sharp corners that
could cause injury. It is advisable to
wear protective gloves when handling
these items, sensible shoes are also
recommended. Until such time as the
UV and heat-stable vinyl safety edge is
fitted all necessary precautions need to be
undertaken to avoid injury.
We recommend placing the bed on level
ground with the bottom edge of the
bed on a layer of 0.25” - 0.5” gravel. This
allows excellent drainage and protects the
bottom edge of the bed.
If filling with a bobcat or backhoe fill initial
1/3 of bed slowly. When filling do not climb
in as this puts unnecessary pressure onto
the bed and may lead to damage.
Birdies Original Range Short 6-in-1
IMPORTANT NOTES:
ASSEMBLY:
Always bend knees while
lifting and wear protective
gardening gear.
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2
Assemble all side panels first then
attach corner panels.
Be sure to attach the corners on the
OUTSIDE of the straight sheets.
INSIDE OUTSIDE
rolled steel edge faces up
6 IN 1 GARDEN BED
Original Range 160604
IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY
• While unpacking and during assem-
bly, please be aware of sharp cor-
ners that could cause injury. It is ad-
visable to wear protective gloves
when handling these items, sensible
shoes are also recommended. Until
such time as the UV and heat-sta-
ble vinyl safety edge is tted all
necessary precautions need to be
undertaken to avoid injury.
• We recommend placing the bed
on level ground with the bottom
edge of the bed on a layer of
0.25” - 0.5” gravel. This allows ex-
cellent drainage and protects the
bottom edge of the bed.
• If lling with a bobcat or backhoe
ll initial 1/3 of bed slowly. When
lling do not climb in as this puts
unnecessary pressure onto the
bed and may lead to damage.
1. Remove protective plastic covering
(on all colored beds). Choose your de-
sired shape from available congurations
(as shown below) and lay panels out on
the ground accordingly.
3. Attach all nuts loosely & then tight-
en using a screwdriver or cordless drill.
Failure to tighten each nut and bolt to its
maximum may cause failure.
2. Assemble all side panels rst then at-
tach corner panels.
Be sure to attach the corners on the
OUTSIDE of the straight sheets.
4. When panel assembly is complete
push the vinyl edging onto the rolled
steel edge and trim away any excess. A
butter knife can be used to pry open the
edging.
The safety edging is designed to lock
onto the rolled steel edge making it
more permanent.
CONFIGURATIONS
63” x24” 36” x24” 24” x51” 36” x36”
13.1 ft3/0.5 yrd37.5 ft3/0.3 yrd310.6 ft3/0.4 yrd311.3 ft3/0.4 yrd315.9 ft3/0.6 yrd3
5 ft3/
0.2 yrd3
24”
x
24”
51” x36”
DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS BED SIZING MAY VARY +/- 2”
Birdies Original Range
Short 6-in-1
SKU OVB160604

Does your Birdies bed have some
scratches from shipping?
Note that the powder coat of paint
isn’t actually the protective part of
the bed. The bed itself is made of
Aluzinc, one of the most durable
galvanized steels out there. You
won’t deal with any rust at all, even
with the scrapes. Please contact
customer service (customerservice@
epicgardening.com) to have a magical
can of powder spray paint sent to
you. It is an exact match for the coat
that is already on the bed.
Were your Birdies bed corners slightly
bent during shipping?
The panels can be easily bent back
into place. Use a cloth to protect
the metal when you re-adjust the
bed and return it to its original state.
After you’re done, it will be like-
new, especially when two beds are
screwed together. Make sure to put
the bent panel under the non-bent
side. Ideally, placing bent panels on
the bottom ensures any remaining
imperfections aren’t visible. Check
out this helpful YouTube video
(https://bit.ly/bentpanels).
Are you missing any hardware?
No problem at all! Just contact
customer service (customerservice@
epicgardening.com) and they will
send the hardware to you right away.
Do I need a Bracing Kit?
Our Tall 8-in-1 is the only model that
requires and comes with a bracing
kit. If you need one (or more) for
peace of mind or because you’re
combining beds, you can purchase
more from our store. Check out this
video for more information
(https://bit.ly/bracinginfo).
Can I combine beds?
Yes! You can combine two beds
together. We always recommend
installing bracing bars when
combining beds to prevent bowing
due to soil pressure. For detailed
instructions, visit (https://bit.ly/
bracinginfo).
Can I place my Birdies Beds on a
slope?
Indeed! Build a terraced slope
with retaining walls, which looks
quite nice but takes some eort.
If you have a shallow slope and
want to nestle your bed into it,
refer to our YouTube video
(https://bit.ly/slopeplacement) for
bracing instructions.
How do I ll my Birdies bed?
Most models of Birdies beds can
be configured to many dierent
dimensions due to their panel
construction. This
causes the soil
requirements to
change based on
the dimensions
you choose.
But not to worry!
To make this simpler
for you, we’ve created
a chart for each model showcasing
the dimensions and the required soil
in both cubic feet and cubic yards.
For taller models we recommend
watching our YouTube video
(https://bit.ly/filltallbeds) to save
60%+ on your soil costs.
Scan the QR Code for a full list of
common bed configurations and
quantities needed
What surface can I place my Birdies
bed on?
Place your Birdies raised beds on any
surface, from bare dirt to concrete.
Here are our recommendations for
each type of surface. Scan the QR
code for instructions on various
surfaces. This video also has details
(https://bit.ly/bedsurfaces).
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