GARDEN MASTER GM2315 User manual

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GM2315 - Sloping Roof Shed
2280mm W x 1530mm D x 1980 -1830mm H
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
“ This shed has 1 Box and 1 Channel pack ”
uick Tips to keep in mind as I build my shed:
• Try to remove swarf (drill filings from panels as I assemble them.
• My basic job is to cap the sheeting to make the panels. Drill & Fix.
• All components are cut to length. Do not cut any parts unless instructed.
• They are only a phone call away 0800 807 433 or email to [email protected]
• Fixings thru the inside of the channels into the sheeting are just as important as the outside.
What tools will I need?
• Drill and drill bits - 3.3mm (1/8th” for shed and 5mm (3/16th” for padbolt
• Screwdriver or Riveter. (Note: all colour sheds come with rivets only
• Tape measure for roof overhang.
• Ladder for fixing down thru the top of the roof.
• Tin snips for a small nik on top channel of gable end walls only. (If applicable
• Non slip gloves, good shoes, goggles, a helping set of hands and no gusty winds!
My basic parts list…..
(for standard sheds)
Please check parts carefully and advise immediately if any damage or loss.
6 x 1830 mm
Sheets for back and
roof.
4 x Sloping sheets for end
walls. 2 Left and 2 Right.
1 x 740mm wide sheet with
door jamb attached
Door pre-hinged to
2nd 740mm sheet
with door jamb
4 x 1515mm channels for End walls
2 x 2255mm channels for
the Roof
4 x 2255mm channels with ends cut
for Front & Back walls
2 x 1830mm “L”s for flashing the
roof to the side walls
2 x 793mm Door
spacers
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1 x Pack of fixings with padbolt
Screws for Zincalume sheds
Rivets for Colour sheds
2 x “Z” Door braces

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Basic overview of what I am trying to achieve…
“For those of us who do not like reading instructions….”
If you choose to vary from these instructions your warranty will be impaired.
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“Just join the sheets together and fit
the hannels to the top and bottom of
the sheets as a framing to make 4
walls and the roof.”
Follow these basic steps:….
1. Front Wall (Page 3) : Layout sheets and door assembly in the configuration you requested when ordering
your shed. Cap the sheets with channels (2 sided cutout - Top and 1 sided cutout - bottom . Use Door spac-
ers to make sure door fits gap OK (they sit on top of the jambs . Drill & fix (Rivet or screw at every 2nd rib.
Attach door spacer at each end thru door jambs and channels. At least 1fixing per sheet underneath into
sheeting pan top and bottom and also through door spacer and jamb. Fit padbolt.
2. Back (Page 4) : Join Sheets together. Cap with Channels same as front wall and fix thru every 2nd rib and at
least 1 fixing per sheet thru the back of the channel into the pan of the sheeting. More in high wind areas.
3. Roof (Page 4): Join Sheets together. Cap with Channels (no cutouts . Fix @ every 2nd rib. (Not corners
yet . Attach “L”s to ribs at each end of sheeting at corners and 600mm apart in between.
4. End walls (Page 5) : Join the end wall sheets together that slope the same way. Cap with end wall channels
and fix at corners and every 2nd rib in between. 2 -3 fixings up underneath into pan of sheeting, top and Bot-
tom.
5. Panel Assembly (Page 6) : You have now made up your panels. It’s just, Join the corners and put the roof
on! Make sure you have at least 6 fixings down each corner when you join the walls. Fix one side of the roof
on thru the “L” into the top channel on one end wall approx 500mm apart. Check overhang and fix to the
other end wall at the same measurement. You now need to fix down thru every 2nd pan in the roof into the
top channels on the front and back walls. More in high wind areas. Please make sure that you have removed all
swarf filings as the rust spots that they produce may hinder any warranty claims.
If you feel a little anxious about putting your shed together, feel free to ph 0800 ENZEMBLE for a quote to install
• Generally most fixings are spaced at 300mm apart
• Keep fixings in the pans as close to the ribs as possible for added strength.
• Ribs will always protrude to the outside of the shed.
• Extra internal fixings is strongly recommended in high wind areas.
Rib
Pan

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Detailed instructions with diagrams:….
Note: The cutouts go to the inside of the panel to
allow easy fitment of end walls on assembly (Page 6
You will need:
• (C 740 wide sheet with door jamb
• (D Pre-hinged door and sheet
• (F 1 top and 1 bottom Channel
• (H 2 x Door spacers
Inside Outside
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1: Front Wall
Drawings are diagrammati and
are not ne essarily to detail.
Hinge
Hinge
A. Layout Front wall sheets and pre-assembled door as you ordered
B. Use (H door spacer to determine the correct opening size by placing on the bottom flange of the door jambs.
Then fit (F channels to tops and bottoms of sheeting. And fix as follows.
B. Outside: Fix channel at corners and every 2nd rib between. Fix thru door jambs and door spacer
C. Inside: One fixing per sheet at each end up thru channel underside and thru door jambs/spacer
D. Fit padbolt to the outside of door.
Note: Higher side of channel goes to inside of shed. It is very important to include the fixings on the underside
of all channels as they are structural. (Except roof channels
Channel Door jamb on inside of channel
(F Channels with
cutouts (as shown .
Fix through top and bottom
of channels into Door jamb
& spacer
Padbolt Keeper assembly
Channels will come
short of ends of
sheeting by 10 -
15mm on all panels
Spacer
TIP: To hinge the door on
the opposite side - simply put
the top channel on the bottom
and bottom on top.

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2: Back Wall
A. Join 3 (A sheets together with 2 fixings thru the overlapping ribs making sure the ends of the sheets
are flush.
B. Cap sheeting with (F channels putting the cutouts top and bottom same as the front wall.
C. Fix the channels thru the end ribs and then every 2nd rib between.
D. Make sure you put at least 1 fixing per sheet up thru the underside of the channel into the pan of the
sheet.
(A
(F
(F
(E
(E
(G
(G
You need:
• 2 x (E Channels
• 3 x (A Sheets
• 2 x (G “L”s
(A
a. Join 3 (A sheets together same as the back.
b. Cap sheeting with (E 2255mm channels.
c. Fix the channels every 2nd rib but not the corners at this stage
d. Place the short flange of the “L” (G on top of the rib at 1 end. Make sure ends are flush with sheeting
and put 1 fixing in the centre to hold the “L”. Fix the corners thru the channels and 1 more between the
corner and the centre fixing. Perform the same at the other end. 5 fixings ea “L”
3: Roof
You need:
• 2 x (F Channels
• 3 x (A Sheets
TIP: Put extra fixings in for high
wind area’s.
** Particularly on the underside**

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(E
(B
a. Join 2 Left (B sheets together to give a slope at the top.
b. Cap sheeting with (E 1515mm channels on top and bottom
c. Fix the channels at the corners and every 2nd rib in between.
d. 3 fixings up underneath thru channel into pan of sheet on the top and 3 on bottom channel
e. Perform the same again for the Right side .
You need:
• 2 x (B Sheets - Left
• 2 x (B Sheets - Right
• 2 x (E Channels per side
Door Brace Kit
a. The Door braces can be fitted now or after you have assembled your shed.
b. Tuck one end of the “Z” between the bottom channel of the inside of the door and the sheet. Do
the same at the top overlapping in the centre behind the padbolt. If you have a locking “T” handle you
will have to run the “Z”s the opposite way to the diagram.
c. Fix the “Z”s at the ends and in the centre to the channel it is tucked under and thru the overlap in the
centre. 2 or 3 more rivets will be required thru the door sheeting into the “Z”, but they will need to
be fixed through from the outside of the door for neater appearance.
d. You may need to cut or bend the flange at the bottom and top of the “Z” if it catches on door
jamb when opening or closing.
Padbolt
“Z” Brace
Inside
(E
Channels will end 15
- 20mm short at
tops of end walls
and 10 - 15 at bot-
toms (as below
Please adhere strictly to these instruction for warranty purposes
4: End Walls
TIP: Put the padbolt on the door
before erecting the panels. It will
stop the door swinging around!

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Well done you have finished the panels….
Points to note as you construct your shed:
• Do not attempt to assemble panels in Rain or Windy conditions
• Make sure your foundations are squared and level before erecting panels.
• TIP: It is easier to remove all swarf (filings) before you stand your walls up
• Complete all panels before erecting your shed.
• eep a firm grip on panels when handling. If they slip they will cause damage.
• Always wear non slip gloves protective footwear and eyewear.
5: Now to join your corners and put your roof on….
a. Stand up the back wall and as your helping hand is holding it up bring the Left end wall into
meet it at the left corner overlapping the corners as Fig 1 below. Drill & Fix at approx 1 mm
down from the top and up from the bottom drilling and fixing from the outside.
b. Bring the Right end wall into the right back corner and perform the same
again checking to make sure the walls are sitting flat at the bottom
c. Bring the front wall into place and join the
front corners to the end walls same as the back.
d. Finish joining corners by fixing at approx 2 - 3 mm
apart. You will find it easier to drill these corners if
they are supported on the inside.
e. With a person at each end of the roof, waft it over top of
your upright walls and lower down on top with an overhang that looks best
to you. At the left end fix thru the “L” flashing into the top channel of the left
end wall. Measure the overhang at the back and fix the right end “L” to the
right end wall with the same overhang as the Left end. If the roof is difficult to
get to the same overhang at each end this will be caused by unlevel site or
walls are not square. Adjust accordingly. Fix “L”s at 3 mm’s apart.
f. Using your ladder and tape measure, fix down thru the top of the roof, thru the
pan into the top channel of front and back walls. (1 mm more than the over-
hang). Fix beside every 2nd rib. (Fig 2). You will not need to worry about these fixings leaking as
any water seeping thru these fixings will end up on the outside of the walls.
g. Attach padbolt to door strap and fit door braces if not already done so.
Check that all filings/swarf is removed and most importantly….
h. Fix your shed down to its foundations. If your foundations are unlevel or
bowed, you will have problems with your padbolt and door levels. This can be
fixed by slipping a spade under either door jamb and lifting. You will soon get a feel for which
side needs propping up.
Well done!
It is utmost essential that every shed has a floor, but the only way to make sure your shed is there to stay
on windy sites is with a recessed concrete floor and phone 0800 80 SHED for more free advise . See
Page 6 for more details
Fig 2
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Fig 1
TIP: Use the handle end of a
hammer into the inside of the
corner, Beware of drilling holes
in the end of your hammer.

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Recessed floor clamps
For especially poured floors with
recess around perimeter.
We also offer a great range of accessories and extra’s to
compliment your new Garden Master Shed. Please ask
your nearest Hardware store for further details.
Flat floor clamps
For existing concrete only. Water
can seep underneath.
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The internal dimensions for the GM2315:
2235mm x 1485mm

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As we are forever trying to make sure you are our happiest customer, we
are always on the lookout for ways in which we could do better.
Please email to [e-mail] (no need to type
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thoughts. To help you we have listed a few aspects that we would like you
to comment on. You do not have to include your details, but if you do we
will forward you a free gift.
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