Heartland ARCHITECTURAL SERIES User manual

16660
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01/13/2016
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
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Call: 1- 800-577-9663 email: [e-mail]
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS: 96" x 120" (243,8 x 304,8 cm)
PRESTWICK 8' x 10' (244 x 304,8 cm)
ARCHITECTURAL SERIES
16660
A Backyard Products Company
• BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS
Be sure to check with local building department and homeowners association for speci c restrictions and/ or requirements before building.
• ENGINEERED DRAWINGS
Contact our Customer Service Team if engineered drawings are needed to pull local permits.
• SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure proper assembly you must build your shed on a level surface. Recommended methods and materials to level your shed are
listed on page 8.
• CHECK ALL PARTS
Inventory all parts listed on pages 3 - 4. Contact our Customer Service Team if any parts are missing or damaged.
• ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
You will need additional materials to complete your shed. See page 5 for required and optional materials and quantities.

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TOOLS
Safety! Always use approved safety glasses during assembly.
OptionalRequired
HELPFUL REMINDER SYMBOLS
Look for these symbols for helpful reminders throughout this manual.
ORIENT LUMBER AND TRIM FOR BEST APPEARANCE
= Assistance Required; two or more people.
= Ensure squareness.
= Important required step or operation.
= Helpful assembly hint.
= Mark part with pencil.
= Beginning of steps for assembly or installation.
= You have  nished the assembly or installation.
= Level
Gloves
Framing lumber is graded for structural strength and not appearance. Exterior trim is graded for one good side.
Always install the material leaving the best edge and best surface visible. Please remember that these blemishes in no way
negatively affect the strength or integrity of our product. (See Fig. A, B, C.)
A
Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Paint Tools
Ladder
Wood Glue
Caulk Gun
Hammer
Level
FINISH
BEGIN
Pencil
Phillips
Screwdriver
Drill / Driver
5/16" Drill Bit
1/8" Drill Bit
#2 Philips Drive Bit
Tool Belt/
Nail Pouch
Chalk Line
Nail Gun
• gun nails
Tin Snips
(for drip edge)
 Square or
Utility Knife
Shingle Blades
B C
x3 PLA 2 x 2 x 10-3/8" (5,1 x 5,1 x 26,4 cm)

PARTS LIST
INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
We suggest sorting parts by the category they are listed in.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES
WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART
Nominal Board Size Actual Size
1" x 4".................3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 cm)
2" x 4"..............1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm)
2" x 3"..............1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm)
1" x 3".................3/4" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm)
RS RS
Part identication
letters are stamped on some parts.
Check these locations for
part stamp.
WALLS
RAFTERSDOOR TRIM
1 x 3 x 5" (2,5 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm) Gauge Block for 3/4" (1,9 cm) measurement
x1 GAA
3/4"
(1,9 cm)
3
x1 YG 2 x 4 x 17-1/2" (2,5 x 10,2 x 44,5 cm)
2 x 4 x 72" (5,1 x 10,2 x 182,9 cm)
x16 TM
2 x 4 x 73-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 186,7 cm)
x3 THA
2 x 4 x 21" (5,1 x 10,2 x 53,3 cm)
SBA
x1
3/8 x 4-3/4 x 61-1/2" (1 x 12,1 x 156,2 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 122 cm)
SP
x4
2 x 4 x 56" (5,1 x 10,2 x 142,2 cm)
QU
x1
x2 SZ 2 x 4 x 89" (5,1 x 10,2 x 226,1 cm)
x2 LV 2 x 3 x 22-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 57,1 cm)
x4 QHA 2 x 4 x 59-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 152,1 cm)
x1 3/8 x 2-1/2 x 61" (1 x 6,4 x 154,9 cm)
x1 3/8 x 2-1/2 x 61" (1 x 6,4 x 154,9 cm)
x2 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 61" (1 x 12,1 x 154,9 cm)
x2 3/8 x 4-3/4 x 61" (1 x 12,1 x 154,9 cm)
x2 FDA 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 55-1/8" (1,5 x 6,3 x 140 cm)
19/32 x 2-1/2 x 63" (1,5 x 6,4 x 160 cm)
x1 WR
OO
x2 1-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,2 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm)
x2 GI 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 23" (1,5 x 6,3 x 58,4 cm)
x9 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm)
x1 JF 1 x 4 x 60" (2,5 x 10,2 x 152,4 cm)
x10 2 x 4 x 59-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 152,1 cm)
QJA
x6 GCA 1 x 3 x 9-1/2" (2,5 x 7,6 x 24,17 cm)
x8 RCO 2 x 4 x 8-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 22,5 cm)
x3 PKA 2 x 2 x 12" (5,1 x 5,1 x 30,5 cm)
x3 PRO 2 x 2 x 10-3/8" (5,1 x 5,1 x 26,4 cm)
x4 NGO 1 x 3 x 11-7/8" (2,5 x 7,6 x 30,2 cm)
x2 FJ 1 x 4 x 11-7/8" (2,5 x 10,2 x 30,2 cm)
x4 PVA 2 x 4 x 5-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 14,9 cm)
3/8 x 4-3/4 x 72" (1 x 12,1 x 182,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 2-13/16 x 73-7/8" (1 x 7,1 x 187,6 cm)
x8
x3 2 x 4 x 14" (5,1 x 10,2 x 35,6 cm)
LPA
3/8 x 5-7/8 x 47-7/8" (1 x 12,1 x 121,6 cm)
x2
3/8 x 5-7/8 x 73-5/8" (1 x 14,9 x 187,6 cm)
x2

x1 BOXES x3 BOXES
x305
x125
x12
x70
x96
x8
x12
NAIL BOXES
FASTENER/HARDWARE BAG
DOOR & WINDOW HARDWARE / VENT
ROOF PANELS
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
NOTE: Panel parts are not stamped.
Roof panels are 7/16" (1,1 cm) thick.
7/16 x 11-7/8 x 48"
(1,1 x 30,2 x 121,9 cm)
x2
7/16 x 11-7/8 x 84"
(1,1 x 30,2 x 213,4 cm)
x2
7/16 x 36 x 48"
(1,1 x 91,4 x 121,9 cm)
x2
7/16 x 48 x 96"
(1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x2
1" (2,5 cm)
1/2" (1,3 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
3/4" (1,9 cm)
2" (5,0 cm)
3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm)
1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
x42
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
4
x1
T-Handle
x2 1-1/2" (3,8 cm)
(2 screws in each package)
x2
Vent
x1 56" Metal Threshold
3/4" (1,9 cm) x18
Bagged seperately / special coating
WALL PANELS, OVERHANG, SOFFIT & DOORS
x6
3/8 x 48 x 76"
(1 x 121,9 x 193 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 76"
(1 x 121,9 x 193 cm)
x1
3/8 x 48 x 76"
(1 x 121,9 x 193 cm)
x2
3/8 x 23-7/8 x 76"
(1 x 60,6 x 193 cm) x1
LEFT DOOR
x1
RIGHT DOOR
x2
1" (2,5 cm)
x8
(4 screws in each package)
Spring-Bolt
x2
3/8 x 24-3/8 x 48"
(1 x 61,9 x 121,9 cm)
x2
3/8 x 24-3/8 x 48"
(1 x 61,9 x 121,9 cm)
x2 3/8 x 11-7/8 x 58-1/4"
(1 x 30,2 x 148 cm)
x2
3/8 x 3-1/2 x 5-7/8"
(1 x 8,9 x 14,9 cm)

OPTIONAL MATERIALS
DRIP EDGE ..................... 43 Feet #15 ROOFING FELT
To cover 110 Sq. Ft. of roof area.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS.........1/4 Lb
For roong felt.
REFER TO THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR INSTALLATION OF SHINGLES, DRIP EDGE AND FELT.
COMPLETING YOUR SHED
You will need these additional materials:
3-TAB SHINGLES ............................. 5 Bundles
PAINT FOR SIDING .......................... 2 Gallons
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. (2) coats recommended.
CAULK ................................................. 2 Tubes
Use acrylic latex exterior caulk that is paintable.
1" GALVANIZED ROOFING NAILS.... 3 Lbs
For shingles.
PAINT FOR TRIM ........................... 2 Quarts
Use 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
WOOD GLUE ....................... Exterior Rated
REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL)
x5
x20
2 x 4 x 8' (5 x 10 x 244 cm) Treated Lumber
Cut to (3) 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236 cm)
ea. 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails
Optional 12" (30,5 cm) spacing Standard 16" (40,7 cm) spacing
IMPORTANT! Depending on your specic use you may want to construct a heavy duty oor frame by adding additional oor joists
(shown below as shaded). Below is a list of additional materials (not included):
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FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• This shed does not include any oor or leveling materials. Use our optional oor kit with building instructions and nails included.
• See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 8 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your oor,
as this will vary depending on your specic site.
• If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to page 6.
• If you choose to build your own wood oor foundation refer to page 7.

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CONCRETE FOUNDATION
If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below.
A
BC
4" (10,2 cm)
3-1/2"
(8,9 cm)
DOOR
AB CActual Floor SizeBuilding Size
• A treated 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plate is required when installing your shed on concrete.
• Use a high quality exterior grade caulk beneath all sill plates.
• Fasten 2 x 4" (5,1 x 10,2 cm) sill plates to slab using approved concrete anchors (fasteners not included).
• Check local code for concrete foundation requirements.
96" (243,8 cm) 113" (287 cm) 8' x 10' (235 x 304,8 cm)
8' x 10' (243,8 x 304,8 cm) 120" (304,8 cm)
Treated Sill Plate
Caulk between sill plate
and concrete.
2 x 4 x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
2 x 4 x 10' (5,1 x 10,2 x 305 cm)
Requires:
x2
x2
MUST be treated lumber.
MUST be treated lumber.
Caulk
x2
Allow new concrete slabs to cure for at least seven (7) days.
NOTES
ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS: 96" x 120" (243,8 x 304,8 cm)

BUILD YOUR OWN WOOD FLOOR OPTION
(Materials not included.)
2" x 4" x 10' (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm)
2" x 4" x 8' (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
x2
x7
MUST be treated lumber
MUST be treated lumber
MUST be treated lumber
7
5/8" x 48" x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm)
x3
x1
x28
x28
1 lb. of 2" (5,1 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Box-Type Nails
40 Nails - 3" (7,6 cm) Hot Dipped Galvanized Box-Type Nails
MATERIAL REQUIRED
4" x 4" x 10' (10,2 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm)
x2
Screws for Frame to 4"x 4"
Minimum 3" screws / exterior grade.
DOOR
120"
(304,8 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
93"
(236,2 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
16"
(40,6 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)

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Measurements to
centers of 4x4's.
• 3" Screw angled into 4x4.
• (2) at each point frame
and 4x4 touch.
4x4 Runners
(not included).
• Level under 4x4 runners only.
• Locate leveling material 12" from ends of runners and no more than 48" apart.
• Asphalt shingles should be used between 4x4 runners and blocks or treated lumber. Never use
shingles in direct contact with ground.
• For best results and aiding in water drainage use gravel under each concrete block.
LEVELING METHODS
• If you are building your shed on a concrete foundation see the following page.
CONCRETE
MATERIAL REQUIRED
x2 4" x 4" x 10' (10,2 x 10,2 x 304,8 cm) Treated Lumber
Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4".
(3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (24) 3" screws / exterior grade.
Use only wood treated for ground contact and fasteners approved for use with treated wood.
Always support frame seams.
Leveling higher than 16" not recommended.
LEVELING MATERIALS
Gravel
2x4 Treated Lumber
Solid Masonry Blocks in 1", 2", 4" or 8" thickness
Asphalt Shingles
4" Block
8" Block
Gravel
Gravel
Do not exceed 16".
4x4 Runner
Shingle
Shingle
Maximum between leveling
material locations.
48"
12"
2x4 Treated Lumber
2" Block
Level
12"
DOOR
12"
(30,5 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
96"
(243,8 cm)
Runners are generally 12"
(30,5 cm) from ends of oor
frame and under seams.
OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS
There are multiple ways to level your oor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below.
Leveling materials are not included in this kit.
PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS (Typical for 8' x 10' Kit)