Forest garden OPA68 User manual

8’ x 6’ Overlap Apex Shed
Fixing Pack (OPA68FP)
This fixing pack is used for several products.
There may be additional fixings.
Not to Scale
Important :
Assembly of this
shed requires a
minimum of two
adults. MUST PRE-DRILL
Issue 0115
FELT
B
OPA6PE
PLAIN END
OPA8WS
WINDOW PANEL
OPA8PS
PLAIN PANEL
236510708
ROOF BOARD
QTY 2 FELT78BL QTY 1
C D E G I F
37282275PT
2275mm BATTEN QTY 4
FIN20010512PTR
FINIAL
QTY 1
A
OPA68 PARTS LIST
1
4
BRDFL46
FLOOR QTY 2
SDRPT
DOOR QTY 1
OPA6DE
DOOR END
37282365PT
2365mm BATTEN QTY 2
44161570PT
1570mm CORNER STRIP QTY 4
HKL
M
H
J
Top View
2
D
C
Z’ bracket Qty 8
30mm Screw Qty 19
50mm Screw Qty 26
25mm Screw Qty 27
10mm Felt tacks Qty 100
Ridge Plate
30mm Nail Qty 82
45120675PPT
675mm STRIP QTY 1
O
PCWIN1
WINDOW QTY 2
The windows are packed
together tightly, separate
before assembly.
59121110PAII62PT
1110mm ANGLED BARGE BOARD QTY 4
20121695PT
20 x 1695mm STRIP QTY 1
N
84996
675mm PLASTIC STRIP QTY 4
P
Fix both of the floors together using 2x50mm
screws screwing through the floor bearers as
shown.
Place the panels on top of the completed 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 they are square and fix
them to the floor using 3x50mm screws for each panel. Make sure the screws are
positioned so that they locate into the bearers underneath.
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 3 x 30mm screws.
3
N
Flush Hinge
Qty 2
Hasp &
Staple
C
B
A
E
D
MM
5
Place the corner strips so that they cover the joins between
the panels. Fix each in place using 3x30mm screws.
40mm Screw Qty 12
A
F
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE; READ
CAREFULLY
This building is pressure treated to ensure longevity of all
timber components and to protect against rot. This may leave
a colour difference on some parts that will even out as the
moisture content stabilises. This will not need additional
treatment.
- This product must be built on a solid level base.
- The roof of this building is not a load bearing structure.
- Please keep all plastic bags and small parts away from
children
- 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.
Technical Help line: 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.
25mm Security Screws
Screws Qty 12
REQUIRED TOOLS :
(NOT SUPPLIED)
POZI DRIVE
SCREWDRIVER TAPE MEASURE HAMMER
SHARP KNIFE
FLAT HEAD
SCREWDRIVER
SCISSORS
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 and 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.

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Forest Garden Ltd, Unit 288 Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB
Fix the ridge plate from inside the shed so that it bridges the two battens at the
apex together. Fix using 2 x 25mm screws
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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.
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L
Nailing through the roof sheet (G) in to the battens. Position the battens as shown.
1.The 2365mm batten (J) should be flush on all sides.
2.Place a 2275mm batten (K) so that it is offset 45mm on either side and has a 15mm offset on
the long side.
3.Place another 2275mm batten (K) in between, again with a 45mm offset on both sides.
Fix each batten in place using 30mm nails spaced in 300mm intervals.
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Place the window from the outside so that the lip sits on the bottom board as shown.
Place the plastic strips around the window so that one side butts up against the
cladding.
Fix the strips and the window in place using 2 x security screws for each strip and one
for the top.
Fix the 675mm strip vertically between the two window sheets so that it overlaps both
sides. Fix this to the framework using 2 x security screws.
P
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 in place using 30mm nails spaced in approximately 300mm intervals
(Make sure the nails locate into the framework of the side and end panels)
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.
Place the barge boards against the ends of the building so that they are flush with
the overhang of the roof and in line with the top. Fix each in place using 3x40mm
screws.
Place the finial over the join making sure they are centred. Secure in place using
2x30mm screws.
Staple
Staple
Lip
Board
H
Attention:
Take care when placing
the screws. These can
not be backed out.
O
Fix a Z’ bracket to
each end of the
2275mm battens
using a 25mm
screw for each.
B
K15mm Offset
J
G
K
45mm Offset
Maintenance.
Regularly check all fixings are secure and the roofing felt has no holes or tears.
Sand off any rough/sharp edges.
G
pencil line
Attention
Take care when
cutting and
trimming the roof
felt.
A
You may need to
cut the plastic
strips to size using
a pair of scissors
Position the staple on the door end and in line with the centre batten on the reverse of the door.
Make sure that the staple is in line with the framing behind and fix it in place using 2 x 25mm
screws.
Before fixing the Hasp to the door make sure that it is in line with the framing on the reverse of
the door and that it closes over the Staple. Fix this in place using 3 x 25mm screws.