Forest garden 8 x 8 Summer House User manual

8’ x 8’ Summer House
Fixing Pack (ASUM88FP) Not to Scale
ASUM88FP
REQUIRED TOOLS :
(NOT SUPPLIED)
POZI DRIVE SCREWDRIVER
SPIRIT LEVEL TAPE MEASURE
HAMMER
MUST PRE DRILL
Parts:
B
ASUM88HR
QTY 2
Black 32mm screw Qty 5
Tower Bolt Qty 2
(supplied with 6 x 20mm screws)
Handle Qty 2
(supplied with 20mm screws) Window Hinge
Qty 2
Important :
Assembly of this
summer house
requires a
minimum of two
adults.
ASUM88PE
PLAIN END QTY 1
ASUM88WS
WINDOW SIDE QTY 1
ASUM88DE
DOOR PANEL QTY 1
85008
FELT QTY 3
PW860410
WINDOW QTY 2
40120500PARDTR (500mm) STRIP QTY 1
22121710PARDTR STRIP QTY 4
40120650PARDTR (650mm) STRIP QTY 1
35280848PARGDTR (848mm) BATTEN QTY 4
C DA
U
V
X
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE; READ
CAREFULLY
Check all parts prior to assembly
- Most buildings are pre-treated with a factory base coat for protection
during storage and transit. We recommend that you treat your new
building as soon as possible after assembly using a wood preservative
treatment. Apply in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
- Timber is a natural material. It will shrink and swell as a result of
varying moisture content.
- Please keep all plastic bags and small parts away from children
- This product must be built on a solid level base.
Technical Help line: 0333 7777 089 8.30 am and 5.00 pm Monday to
Friday.
In line with your statutory rights, please check all parts prior to
assembly, as assembly of damaged parts may be deemed to be
acceptance and this may affect the remedies you are entitled to. If the
product is not constructed in accordance with the instructions, or is
altered in anyway (e.g. painted), the manufacturer cannot be held liable
for any resulting damage
SHARP KNIFE
FOR ROOFING FELT
T
3.5 x 30mm Screws Qty 72 4.0 x 30mm Screws Qty 24
4.0 x 70mm Screws Qty 18
Corner Brace
Qty 2
Hinge
Qty 4
Felt Tacks Qty 120
Forest Garden Ltd. Unit 288 Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB
ISSUE 0414
ASUM88FL
FLOOR QTY 1
45281747PARA1DTR (800mm) POST QTY 2
S
L
E
4.0 x 50mm Screws Qty 56
ASUM88PS
PLAIN SIDE QTY 1
ASUM88VER
VERANDA QTY 1
ASUM88VRF
ROOF QTY 4
SUMPDRLHDTR
LEFT HAND DOOR
SUMPDRRHDTR
RIGHT HAND DOOR
OW556X672DTR
WINDOW
FRAME QTY 1
O
P
Q
N
G
40121785PARDTR (1785mm) STRIP QTY 2
80121350PARDTR (1305mm) BOARD QTY 4
45281800PARDTR (1800mm) BATTEN QTY 1
40120800PARDTR (800mm) STRIP QTY 2
121121270PARDTR (1270mm) BOARD QTY 4
M
H I J KF
Casement Stay
Qty 1
Press Lock set
Qty 1
4.0 x 60mm Screws Qty 22
4.0 x 30mm Zinc
Screws Qty 2
Turn Button
Qty 2
FIN20010512DTR
FINIAL QTY 2
40120800PARDTR (800mm) STRIP QTY 2
R
W

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3
35mm
5
4
T
P
O
H
N
Fix two hinges to each of the doors using the smaller plate of the hinge as shown and (4.0 x 30mm)
screws. Place the doors in to the entrance and secure the other half of the hinge to the entrance
framework.
Make sure there is enough clearance around the doors so that they can move freely.
Fix a corner brace to each end of the 1800 batten (T) on the 28mm side. Make sure that it is positioned as
shown and is 35mm from the end. Fix in place using 2 x (3.5 x 30mm) screws for each.
Place the batten at the apex so that it sits on the blocks on the front and back panel. Use 2 x (3.5 x 30mm)
screws to secure each of the corner braces to the blocks.
Place the panels on to the floor (E) as shown making sure that they are tight and flush. Fix the panels to
each other using 4x50mm screws for each join.
Make sure that all four sides are square and fix them to the floor using 50mm screws. Use 4x50mm
screws for the door end (A) and Plain end (B). Use 3x50mm screws for the sides (C) and (D).
Place each of the 1710mm strips (M) against the corners of
the building. Fix each in place using 3 x (3.5 x 30mm) screws.
Position the veranda
(F) against the front of
the building as shown.
Fix this in place using
4 x 50mm screws,
screwing into the
bearer.
From inside the building fix the two 1785mm
strips (N) to the sides of the door, lining
them up so that they are flush on one side
and overhang the entrance slightly.
Fix each using 3 x (3.5 x 30mm) screws.
Place the strips (O) and (P) above the
entrance as shown, again lining these up
with the top of the framework. There should
be a 46mm gap between the two strips.
Fix each in place using 2 x (3.5 x 30mm)
screws.
TOP VIEW
B
A
DC
R
B
D
A
N
F
From outside of your
building fix a turn
button to the top and
bottom of the left hand
door using 2 x (4.0 x
30mm zinc) screws.
Make sure that the
turn button will reach
across both doors
when in its closed
position.
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Place the window (L) into the door end so that there is an equal gap each side before placing an 848mm
(R) (rebated) batten on either side. The rebate should sit against the window.
Fix each batten in place using 3 x 50mm screws screwing into the door ends framework.
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U
U
J
W
Place a handrail section (J) on the
veranda so that it is tight against
the door end and flush with the
outside. Fix this to the door end
using 2 x 60mm screws. Further
secure this by fastening it to the
veranda using 2 x 50mm screws
screwing into the bearers
underneath
Place a 1732mm angled post (V)
against the end of the handrail so
that the pitch of the angle is
towards the apex. Fix this in place
using 2 x 50 screws, screwing
through the handrail first.
Fix two of the window (K) hinges to the top of the window as shown. Securing the smaller
half of the hinge using 2 x (3.5 x 30mm) screws. Place the window into the window panel
and fix this in place securing the larger half of the hinge to the batten at the top of the
window gap using 3 x (3.5 x 30mm) screws for each.
Fix the casement stay and pins to the inside of the window and the bottom batten of the
window gap using the screws provided.
Place the 1270mm boards against the underneath of the roof sections so that
they are flush with the ends as shown. Fix each board in place using 3 x (3.5 x
30mm) screws.
K
Fix both of the 800mm strips (U) to the inside of door (F) so they are flush with the top and
bottom of the door and overhang the side by 20mm. Fix each strip in place using 2 x (3.5 x
30mm) screws.
Fix a shoot bolt to the top and bottom of the door. Fix the receiver to the framework between
the two strips as illustrated. Use the 20mm black screws provided.
Still from inside the building line the lock up with the key hole in the door and fix using the 4 x
32mm black screws.
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Mark and position a handle on to each of the doors. Fix
each using the 4 x 20mm screws provided.
ATTENTION:
TAKE CARE
WHEN TRIMMING
THE ROOF FELT.
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S
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10
Place two pieces of the felt on the lower sections of the roof. Make sure these are
positioned centrally and have an overhang of approximately 50mm. Secure each piece in
place using felt nails spaced in 150mm intervals.
Place the third sheet of felt over the top of the apex so that it overlaps the other two
sections. Again secure this in place using felt nails spaced in 150mm intervals.
.
Secure the top of the veranda
post (V) to the roof section
using 1 x 50mm screw.
G
1. Place a roof section so that it
sits on top of the panels and is
flush with the back. It also need to
be in line with the apex.
2. Fix this in place using 3x60mm
screws to secure it to the end
panel screwing up through the
framing.
3. Fix the roof to the side section
again screwing up through the
framing using 3 x 70mm screws.
4. Place another roof section
against the back roof section and
fix to the panels the same way.
Additionally secure the roof
sections to each other using 3 x
70mm screws.
Repeat for the opposite side.
5. Screw down through each of
the roof sections into the apex
batten (S) using 2 x 60mm screw
for each section at the back and 1
x 60mm screws for each front roof
section.
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Biocidal Product Regulation
(EU 528/2012) Article 58
Information
This article contains timber
treated with Celcure AC-500,
incorporating biocidal products to
give protection against wood
destroying insects & wood rotting
fungi.
Contains: Basic copper carbonate
(Copper (II) carbonate – Copper
(II) hydroxide (1:1)), Boric acid,
Benzalkonium chloride.
Wear gloves when handling
freshly treated wood. Avoid
breathing dust when cutting
treated or untreated wood.
Dispose of off-cuts responsibly –
do not burn.
Maintenance.
- Regularly check all fixings and
parts are secure.
- Visually check for wear and tear.
- Check your roof felt for tears and
leaks.
Place a finial (X) over the join of both barge boards at the
apex.
Fix each in place using 2 x (3.5 x 30mm screws)
Place each of the barge
boards (S) so that they are in
line with the top of the roof and
overhang the eaves by 32mm.
Fix each barge board in place
using 3 x (3.5 x 30mm
screws).
Trim off any excess felt that
sticks out below the boards.