Forest garden ODA68 User manual

6' x 8' Overlap Apex Shed
Important :
Assembly of this
shed requires a
minimum of two
adults. MUST PRE-DRILL
FELT
B
EOL68PE
PLAIN END
EOL68WS
WINDOW PANEL
EOLPP2275
PLAIN PANEL
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ROOF BOARD
QTY 2
FELT78BL QTY 1
C D E G I F
44161490DT
1490mm Corner STRIP QTY 4
9090012FINDTR
FINIAL
QTY 2
L
A
ODA68 PARTS LIST
1
SFL46
FLOOR QTY 2
SDRDT
DOOR
ODA6DE
DOOR END
40081085DTR
1085mm BARGE BOARD QTY 4
HK
MN
H
J
4
28120650DTR
650mm STRIP QTY 1
28121183PDT
1183mm BATTEN QTY 4
45282331PAR
2331mm BATTEN QTY 1
AB
C
2
50mm screw
L
L ‘ bracket
50mm screw
PCWIN1
WINDOW QTY 2
The windows are packed
together tightly, separate
before assembly.
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20121695PDT
1695mm STRIP QTY 1
Turn the floor sections upside down and secure them to each other screwing through the
bearers using 2 x 50mm screws.
Turn the floor back over once its completed.
Place the panels on top of
the floor. Make sure that all
the panels are tight and flush
before fixing them to each
other using 3x50mm screws.
When the panels are secured
to each other, make sure that
they are square before
securing them to the floor.
Secure the door end and the
plain side to the floor using 3
x 50mm screws ensuring the
screws are in line with the
bearers underneath.
Fix the window side and plain
end to the floor using L’
brackets and 25mms
screws.
(when position the brackets
make sure these are in line
with the floor bearers
underneath.)
3
Place the hinge against the inside of the door frame and position the
large section of the hinge so that it is flush with the inside of the
framing as shown. Fix with 25mm screws.
Open the hinge and fix the smaller section to the door framing. Again
make sure that the hinge is flush and that the holes are positioned so
that the 25mm screws locate correctly into the batten.
Place the 2331mm batten so that it sits at the apex and bridges
between the plain end and door end.
Fix the batten in place using an L’ bracket and 4 x 25mm screws
for each end.
Position each corner strip so that it is flush with the panel and
covers the joins. Fix each in place using 4 x 30mm nails.
5
Fixing Pack (ODA68FP)
This fixing pack is used for several products.
There may be additional fixings.
Not to Scale
30mm Screw Qty 2
50mm Screw Qty 22
25mm Screw Qty 53
10mm Felt tacks Qty 100
20mm Nail Qty 16
Flush Hinge
Qty 2
Hasp &
Staple
25mm Security Screws
Screws Qty 12
REQUIRED TOOLS :
(NOT SUPPLIED)
POZI DRIVE
SCREWDRIVER TAPE MEASURE HAMMER
SHARP KNIFE
FLAT HEAD
SCREWDRIVER
SCISSORS
30mm Nail Qty 40
L’ bracket
Qty 6
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE; READ
CAREFULLY
This building is 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.
- This product must be built on a solid level base.
- The roof of this building is not a load bearing structure.
- Timber is a natural material. It will shrink and swell as a
result of varying moisture content.
- Due to the nature of the material the doors may need some
trimming for a neater fit.
- Please keep all plastic bags and small parts away from
children
Technical Helpline: 0333 7777 089 8.30 am and 5.00
pm Monday to Friday.
Please check all parts prior to assembly
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 any way (e.g. painted), the
manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.
ADAA
ADAF
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Fix the 20 x 1695mm strip to the side of the door frame so
that it is tight with the cladding and flush with the frame. Use
4 x 30mm nails.
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Place the roof board onto two 1183mm battens making sure that the board is flush on all
sides. Fix the battens in place using 4 x 20mm nails for each.
Repeat for the other roof section.
Maintenance.
We recommend that you treat your shed at the beginning of each season with a wood preservative treatment. Apply in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Regularly check all fixings are secure.
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.
Lift the roof sections into place making sure that they are in line with the apex and the
front and back panels of the shed.
Fix the roof section in place using 3 x 25mm screws for each and 1 x 30mm screw for
the sides. Make sure the screw locate into the framing.
Repeat for the other roof section.
Lip
Board
Attention:
Take care when placing
the screws. These can
not be backed out.
Place the window from the outside so that the lip sits on the bottom board as shown.
Fix each sheet in place using 2 x security screw at the side and top.
Fix the 650mm strip vertically between the two window sheets so that it overlaps both
sides. Fix this to the framework using 2 x security screws.
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CM
Place the barge boards against the ends of the shed so that they are flush with the overhang
of the roof and in line with the top. Fix each in place using 4x30mm nails.
Place the finials over the join making sure that they are centred. Secure in place using
2x30mm nails for each.
Trim off any excess felt using a sharp knife.
Staple
Hasp
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Attention
Take care when cutting
and trimming the roof
felt.
Unroll the felt and cut it into three equal lengths. Place a section on each eaves so
that there is a 50mm overhang on each edge as shown. Fix this to the roof using felt
nails spaced in 150mm intervals. Cut and fold the corners securing with a single felt
nail for each.
Place the remaining section as shown making sure that the it overlaps the others.
Again secure each sheet in place using felt nails spaced in 150mm intervals.
Before fixing the Hasp to the door make sure that it is in line with the framing on the
reverse and is positioned so that it will close over the Staple. Fix this in place using 3 x
25mm screws.
Position the Staple opposite, again making sure that it is in line with the framing behind
and fix it in place using 2 x 25mm screws.