Forest garden SDA68ON User manual

8’ x 6’ Shiplap Apex Shed
Important :
Assembly of this
shed requires a
minimum of two
adults. MUST PRE-DRILL
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SDA6PE
PLAIN END
SDA8WS
WINDOW PANEL
SDA8PS
PLAIN PANEL
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FIN20010512DTR
FINIAL QTY 1
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SDA68ON PARTS LIST
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BRDFL46
FLOOR QTY 2
SDRDT
DOOR QTY 1
SDA6DE
DOOR END
40121570PARDTR
1570mm CORNER STRIP QTY 4
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Top View
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45120675PARDTR
675mm STRIP QTY 1
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RPET700
WINDOW QTY 2
The windows are packed
together tightly, separate
before assembly.
75121110PAII62DT
1110mm ANGLED BARGE BOARD QTY 4
20121695PDT
20 x 1695mm STRIP QTY 1
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675mm PLASTIC STRIP QTY 4
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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.
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Place the corner strips so that they cover the joins between
the panels. Fix each in place using 3x30mm screws.
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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.
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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.
45452275P
2275mm BATTEN QTY 4
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ORS1X14
ROOF SHEET
QTY 4
ORS1X520
ROOF SHEET
QTY 2
VG1000
VERGE (apex)
QTY 3
Fixing Pack (OPA68ONFP)
This fixing pack is used for several products.
There may be additional fixings.
Not to Scale
Z’ bracket Qty 8
30mm Screw Qty 17
50mm Screw Qty 66
25mm Screw Qty 25
Flush Hinge
Qty 2
Hasp &
Staple
40mm Screw Qty 12
25mm Security Screws
Screws Qty 12
REQUIRED TOOLS :
(NOT SUPPLIED)
POZI DRIVE
SCREWDRIVER TAPE MEASURE HAMMER
SHARP KNIFE
FLAT HEAD
SCREWDRIVER
SCISSORS
Hats Qty 40

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Forest Garden Ltd, Unit 288 Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB
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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.
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 it is centred. Secure in place using
2x30mm screws.
Staple
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Maintenance.
We recommend that you treat your shed at the beginning of each season with wood preservative treatment. Apply in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Regularly check (1) All fixings are secure (2) Roofing felt is free of holes and tears (3) Sand off any rough/sharp edges.
60mm
370mm
Fix a Z’ bracket to each end of the 2275mm battens using 2 x 25mm screws for each.
Place the battens so that they bridge the door end and back end of the shed together and
position each so that the top one is offset from the apex 60mm and the second, offset 370mm
from the first as shown.
Fix the battens to the end panel’s framework using another 25mm screw to fix the Z’ bracket
down.
Place the sheets so that they are overlapping and are in line with the front and end panels. The
top of each sheet should be in line with the uppermost rafter you have previously fixed with the Z’
brackets.
Fix the roof sheets in place using 28 x 50mm screws and top hats
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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.
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Place and overlap the verges at the apex. Position them equally overlapping from front to back.
Fix each Verge in place using 2 x 50mm screws and top hats at each side. Make sure that the screws locate
into the rafters and end panels.
12 x 50mm screws.
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1. Place the window(s) from the outside of shed, into window opening(s), so that the
bubble faces inside the shed. Lip at bottom of window must overlap board at bottom
of window opening.
2. Place the plastic strips on the outer side and bottom of each window so that one
side butts up against the cladding.
3. Fix the plastic strips using 2 x security screws for each strip.
4. Place the 675mm timber strip vertically between the two window sheets so that it
overlaps both sides. Fix to the framework using 2 x security screws.
Attention:
Take care when placing
the screws. These can
not be backed out.
You may need to
cut the plastic
strips to size using
a pair of scissors
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Inside
of Shed
Outside
of Shed
Window
Lip
Cill
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