Forest garden Overlap Apex Shed 7' x 5' User manual

Overlap Apex Shed
7' x 5'
Important :
Assembly of this
shed requires a
minimum of two
adults.
Issue 0215
B
OPA7PE
PLAIN END
OPA5WS
WINDOW SIDE
143612358
ROOF SHEET
QTY 2
DE
N
F
A
OPA75 PARTS LIST
BRDFL57
FLOOR
DDRPT
DOOR
QTY 2
OPA7DDE
DOOR END
44161570PT
1570mm C/STRIP QTY 4
HM J
45281630PT
1630mm BATTEN QTY 1
G
Place the corner strips so that they cover the joins
between the panels. Fix each in place using 3 x 30mm
screws
A
2
11
C
OPA5PS
PLAIN SIDE
4
F
59121273PAII62PT
1273mm BARGE BOARD QTY 4
K
PCWIN1
GLAZING
QTY 1
H
Top View
B
C
A
Must Pre drill for
each screw used.
37281436PT
1436mm BATTEN QTY 2
O
L
FELT QTY 1
FELT78BL
A
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.
Make sure that the panels are sitting flush before fixing them to the floor using
50mm screws making sure that all of the screws are positioned so that they
locate into the bearers underneath.
3x50mm screws for the end panels.
2x50mm screws for the side panels.
Fixing Pack (OPA75DDFP)
This fixing pack is used for several products.
There may be additional fixings.
Not to Scale
Flush Hinge
Qty 4
50mm Screw Qty 22
30mm Nail Qty 56
25mm Screw Qty 39
Hasp & Staple
30mm Screw Qty 22
I FIN20010512PTR
Finial
QTY 2
37281352PT
1352mm BATTEN QTY 4
E
AB
AC
AD
J
L
D
Z’ bracket Qty 8
Ridge Plate
Turn Button
Qty 2
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE; READ
CAREFULLY
This buildings 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.
- 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
- The roof of this building is not a load bearing structure.
- 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.
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 anyway (e.g. painted), the
manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.
REQUIRED TOOLS :
(NOT SUPPLIED)
POZI DRIVE
SCREWDRIVER TAPE MEASURE HAMMER
SHARP KNIFE
FLAT HEAD
SCREWDRIVER
SCISSORS
84996
675mm PLASTIC STRIP QTY 3
A
40mm Screw Qty 12
10mm Felt tacks Qty 100
25mm Security Screws
Screws Qty 7
3
J
Place the 1630mm batten against the inside of the door so that it is tight against the battens on the reverse and
leaves a small gap at the top and bottom. Fix the batten in place with 4 x 30mm Nails hammering through the
door into the batten. (make sure the batten is supported from the other side when fixing)
Fix a turn button to the top and bottom of the batten so that the door will be held closed when fixed. Use a 30mm
screw for each turn button.
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.

Forest Garden Ltd, Unit 288 Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB
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.
8
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 panels)
9
7
10
5
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.
K
I
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
Maintenance.
Regularly check that all fixings are secure.
The roofing felt has no holes or tears.
There are no splits in the wood and any large splinters removed.
Attention
Take care when
cutting and
trimming the roof
felt.
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 of
the window.
N
Using scissors (carefully) cut
the plastic strips size.
Attention:
Take care when placing
the screws. These can
not be backed out.
Lip
Board
H
6
Fix a Z’ bracket to
each end of the
1436mm battens
using a 25mm
screw for each.
A
O15mm Offset
M
G
O
45mm Offset
G
pencil line
Nailing through the roof sheet (G) in to the battens. Position the battens as shown.
1.The 1436mm batten (M) should be flush on all sides.
2.Place a 1352mm batten (O) so that it is offset 45mm on either side and has a 15mm
offset on the long side.
3.Place another 1352mm batten (O) in between, again with a 45mm offset on both sides.
Fix each batten in place using 30mm nails spaced in 300mm intervals.
B
Place the barge boards against the front and back of the shed. Make sure that these
are in line with the roof sheet and meet at the apex. Fix each in place using 3 x 40mm
screws.
Place the finial over the top of where the barge boards meet and fix it in place using 2
x 30mm screws.
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.