Mercia Garden Products 01GRODB0808-V3 Instruction manual

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01GRODB0808-V3
8x8 Groundsman Dutch Barn
2mm Drill bit
x2 Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All building’s should be
erected by two adults
For ease of assembly, you
MUST pilot drill all screw
holes and ensure all screw
heads are countersunk.
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
CAUTION
Every eort has been made during the
manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the
timber. You are strongly advised to wear gloves
when working with or handling rough sawn
timber.
**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)**
Your building has been treated with Aquatan.
Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building as been treated by the correct
application of Aquatan solution and then allowed to dry.
Aquatan is a decorative nish to colour the wood, which is applied industrially to timber fence panels and
garden buildings.
Aquatan undiluted contains: boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueos mixture of sodium dioctyl
sulphosuccinat and alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied)
including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, wood saw, step ladder and drill with 2mm
bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
TIMBER
As with all natural materials, timber can be aected during various weather conditions.
For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may
occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior
moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be helped. It is
suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of
warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to protect
the product during transit and for upto 3 months against mould. To validate your
guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated
with a wood preserver within the rst three months of assembly and thereafter in
accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure
the product is placed on a suitable base.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual
treatment.
Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to
diagrams for the base dimensions, The base should be slightly smaller than the external
measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run
o for water. It is also recommended that the oor be at least 25mm above the
surrounding ground level to avoid ooding.
TYPES OF BASE
- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in
the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept
responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.
Refer to the instructions pages for you specic product code
For ease of assembly, you
will need a tape measure to
check dimensions of
components.

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567 8
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Floor
Qty 2
Door Panel Plain Back Gable Top
Qty 2
Door
Qty2
Window Panel Plain Panel Small Roof
Qty 2
Large Roof
Qty 2
9
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Gable Strip - 12x121x2300mm Qty 2
Cover Trim - 12x25x1810mm Qty 4
Window Strip - 12x45x1100mm
Door Strip - 12x45x1764mm Qty 2
Door Strip - 12x45x1449mm
Barge Board - 12x95x691mm
Barge Board - 12x95x760mm Qty 2
Fascia Board - 12x95x835mm Qty 4
Fascia Board - 12x95x739mm Qty 4
Door Cloaking Strip - 27x44x1670mm
Window
Casement Stay
Turn
Button
Qty 2
Butt hinge
Qty 2
T-hinge
Qty 6
Tower Bolt
Qty 2
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25 26
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01GRODB0808-V3
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2446mm
Depth = 2590mm
Height = 2615mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2400mm
Depth = 2388mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Hasp and Staple Lock

Pre Assembly
Remove transportation blocks from the bottom of each
panel before beginning assembly. Each Panel should have
two blocks.
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50mm Screw x 38
40mm Screw x 36
Felt Tacks x 140
20mm Screw x 15
30mm Screw x 105
16mm Screw x 6
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag
60mm Screw x 16
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Step 1
Lay the Door Panel and Gable Top on a
level oor place the gable top on top of the
door panel ensure they are level at the top
then x together using 60mm screws.
Stagger the screws so they do not collide.
8x60mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
60mm
screw
2
4
Step 2
Line a Gable Strip up to the assembled
gable ensuring the bottom of the strip
lines up with the underneath of the door
panel framing as shown in the illustration
and x in place using 40mm screws.
6x40mm screws.
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
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For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
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Step 3
Fix the door strips onto the front gable
using 4x30mm screws for each strip.
4x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
5
5
25
Step 4
Fix the T Hinges onto the doors and
door frame as shown above. Ensure
that each of the hinges are evenly
spaced and screwed into the Door
framing.
Make sure the framing of the doors
points outwards to ensure rigidity.
42x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
3
4
Step 5
Lay the plain back panel and the remaining
gable top on a level oor place the gable
top on top of the plain back panel ensure
they are level at the top then x together
using 60mm screws. Stagger the screws so
they do not collide.
8x60mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
60mm
screw
12
Step 6
Line the remaining Gable Strip up to the
assembled gable. Ensure the bottom of
the strip lines up with the underneath of
the plain back panel framing as shown in
the illustration and x in place using 40mm
screws.
6x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw

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a
a
Pre drill
hole
Pre drill
hole
Step 7
Place the cover strip 13mm above
the gap in the window panel and
x into place using 3x30mm screws.
*Measure and trim the strip before
tting.
6x30mm Screws
If you would like the widows
to open attach the window to
the strip using 2x butt hinges.
Fix the hinges to the window
using 3x16mm screws per
hinge and to the strip with
3x30mm screws.
12x16mm Screws
12x30mm Screws
If you would like the window
to be xed, secure the window
into the gap using 4x30mm
screws. Ensure to screw through
the window into the panel
framing.
8x30mm Screws
b
a
10
Opening Window
Fixed Window
30mm
screw
30mm
screw
16mm
screw
30mm
screw
22
16
Pre drill
hole
a
b
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 8
Place oors on a rm and level base, ensure
base has suitable drainage free from areas
where standing water can collect. (see front
page on base requirements).
Ensure oors are ush to each other and x
using 8x50mm screws. Alternate xing
positions along the length of the oors.
*NOTE: The oors do NOT connect by a
tongue and groove xing.
8x50mm Screws
1
1
1
8
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 9
Place the assembled plain gable
and rst plain side onto the oor
and x in place.
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws.
3x50mm Screws
a

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Step 10
Fix the door gable and Window panel using
same method shown previously.
9x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
99
Step 11
Fix the small roof panels on either side as
shown in diagram. Ensure roof framing ts
into slot at top between the gable top rafters.
Fix panels into position using 4x30mm
screws from the top of panel, straight into
the rafter. Pre drill holes before hand.
Ensure the larger over hang on both panels
are facing each other at the top point.
8x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Rafter
Roof
panel
10
10
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 12
Fix the large roof panels using the same
method.
9x50mm Screws
Step 13
Fix the panels onto the oor using 50mm
screws in alignment with the oor joists.
18x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw

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50mm
Overhang
Step 14
Cut felt into 4 sheets at 2522mm and
lay onto roof as shown in diagram
ensuring there is a 50mm overhang
around the sides.
Fix using felt tacks at 100mm intervals
140x felt tacks
13
13
Step 15
Use 3x30mm screws to x each cover
trim.
12x30mm screws
20
19
Step 16
Fit fascia boards to the front and the
back of building using 3x40mm screws
per board as shown in diagram.
Pre drill holes beforehand making sure
screws go into the framing.
24x 40mm screws
18 17
Step 17
Fit the barge boards to the front of the
building using 3x20mm screws per board
as shown in the diagram.
9x20mm screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw

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Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
Step 20
Fix the casement stay to the
window then align the xings
to the window panel.
*Ensure the casement stay ts
onto the xings before securing
in place.
12x20mm Screws
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Step 19
To x the lock in place. Screw the Staple
to the Door Gable or Slave door.
Making sure the Hasp is in line with
the staple and screw into the Door or
Master door.
To lock the Door, place the Hasp over the
Staple and twist into the lock position as
shown.
8x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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30mm
screw
Step 21
Attach the turn buttons to the top
and bottom of the slave door using
1x30mm black screw per turn
button.
*Ensuring the turn buttons catch
the master door.
2x30mm Black Screws
These Turn buttons help to keep
your doors straight during high
and low levels of moisture
content in the air.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
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It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back
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30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
19
Step 18
Place the Cloaking Strip to the
rear of one of the doors. Fixing in
position screwing through the door
into the cloaking strip with 3x30mm
screws.
Align the tower bolts onto the
vertical framing of the slave
door, secure the bolts to the
top and bottom using 6x30mm
black screws per tower bolt.
Mark the position of the bolt
& drill a hole above and below
for the bolt to catch in to.
12x30mm Black Screws
3x30mm Screws
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