Gardeners 8599866 User manual

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Elevated Raised Bed 4' x 8'
Parts Included Tools Needed
() ' CEDAR BOARDS Screw gun or Drill with # Phillips bit
() ' CEDAR BOARDS WITH VENTS Phillips screwdriver
() CORNERS Rubber mallet or hammer
() PLATFORM SUPPORTS Tape Measure
() FLAT SUPPORTS
() ' END PANELS
() CROSS SUPPORTS
() x BOARDS
() CORNER CAPS
() SCREWS
FLOOR PLANKS
FABRIC LINER
Assembly
Important: When inserting the CEDAR BOARDS and PANELS into the CORNERS, make sure
they are fully pressed inside. If there are any gaps between the wood and the CORNER then you
will have problems lining up the holes.
NOTE: Assembly is easiest with two people.
1. Identify and organize all parts on a clean, level surface. NOTE: The CEDAR BOARDS have a rough side and a smooth side. The
FLOOR PLANKS may be different widths.
2. Examine the VENTS on the CEDAR BOARDS and notice how the louvers are slanted (Fig. 1). Using Fig. 2 as a reference, lay three '
CEDAR BOARDS and one ' CEDAR BOARD WITH VENTS on a flat surface, with the rough sides facing up, the VENTS facing down
and the louvers on the VENTS slanted toward the bottom of the Panel. Line up the ends of the BOARDS and press them tightly
together. NOTE: We recommend using a clamp or having another person hold them firmly together.
3. Slide a CORNER onto the ends of the CEDAR BOARDS, positioning it so the holes in the CORNER match Fig. 2. NOTE: The top
CEDAR BOARD should sit ⅛" above the top of the CORNER. Make sure the BOARDS are tight together and are fully seated in
the CORNER, then use your screw gun to insert SCREWS through the holes, skipping the th hole from the top. Repeat to attach
another CORNER onto the other side of the CEDAR BOARDS.
4. Examine a PLATFORM SUPPORT to find the side with  holes. Using the assembled ' END PANEL as a reference, line up the holes
in the ends of the SUPPORT with the open holes in the CORNERS (Fig.2 & 3). Insert a SCREW into both sets of holes.
5. Again using Fig.2 and the assembled END PANEL as references, place the FLAT SUPPORTS underneath the PLATFORM SUPPORT.
Line up with the th from the top holes in the FLAT SUPPORTS with the holes in the PLATFORM SUPPORT and make sure they are
straight. Secure the FLAT SUPPORTS into place by inserting SCREWS through all of the holes.
over please
8' CEDAR BOARD WITH VENTS
vent
louvres should be
slanted downward
to shed water
Figure 1
8' CEDAR BOARDS
(rough sides)
holes
PLATFORM SUPPORT
FLAT SUPPORTS
CORNER
The top CEDAR
BOARD should
sit ⅛" above
the top of the
Corners.
back of the Vent
with the louvers
slanted down 8' CEDAR BOARD
WITH VENTS
bottom of the Panel
Figure 2: 8' Side Panel
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6. Repeat Steps – to assemble the other ’ Side Panel.
7. Use a rubber mallet to tap a ' END PANEL into the open channel of a
CORNER, positioning it so the attached CROSS SUPPORT sits underneath the
PLATFORM SUPPORT on the ' Side Panel (Fig. 3). Make sure the top of the
END PANEL sits ⅛" above the top of the CORNER and is fully seated inside,
then insert SCREWS into the holes in the CORNER and through the lined up
holes in the ends of the CROSS SUPPORT and PLATFORM SUPPORT. Repeat
to attach the remaining ’ END PANEL to the same ' Side Panel.
8. Place the remaining ’ Side Panel on a flat surface. Carefully lift the other
attached Panels and guide the ends of the ’ END PANELS into the open
channels of the CORNERS on the remaining ’ Side Panel to form a box.
Insert SCREWS through the holes in both CORNERS. Once all Panels are
attached, tilt the Raised Bed so it is upright.
9. Connect the  CROSS SUPPORTS to the PLATFORM SUPPORTS by lining
up the holes on the ends of the CROSS
SUPPORTS with the holes along the length
of the PLATFORM SUPPORTS (Fig. 4). Insert
SCREWS through the holes from the top.
10.Place the x BOARDS under the center
of the CROSS SUPPORTS as shown in Fig.
4. Insert SCREWS through the holes in the
SUPPORTS to attach the pieces together.
11.Set the CEDAR FLOOR PLANKS on top of the
SUPPORTS, arranging them so there are small gaps
between the planks. NOTE: The gaps allow water
to drain. Place the FABRIC LINER over the FLOOR
PLANKS.
12.Insert a CORNER CAP into the top of each aluminum
CORNER, using a rubber mallet if necessary. Your
assembly is complete!
This elevated raised bed has a " planting depth and holds almost . cubic feet of planting mix. Fill it with Potting Mix and if you
wish, some organic matter, such as compost. We also recommend adding a slow-release fertilizer like our Organic All-Purpose
Fertilizer (sold separately). NOTE: Avoid using a heavy potting soil or placing rocks and broken pottery into the Raised Bed. Now
you’re ready to plant!
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The attached Cross
Support sits
underneath the
PLATFORM
SUPPORT.
Figure 3
8' SIDE PANEL
4' END PANEL
PLATFORM
SUPPORT
SCREW
SCREW
PLATFORM SUPPORT
CROSS SUPPORT
CROSS SUPPORTS
PLATFORM SUPPORT
Figure 4
2X4 BOARD
SCREW