Mercia Garden Products 01OVLPA1208DDFW-V1 Instruction manual

12X8 OVERLAP APEX SHED
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.
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.
Once your garden building has been installed it will need to be treated as soon as possible and annually to
prevent the timber from deteriorating and to waterproof it. This is required to maintain the anti-rot guaran-
tee.
Dip Treated buildings - Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a waterproof
treatment to prevent water ingress
Pressure Treated buildings - Require a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress
Log Cabins - Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproong treatment.
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
**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.
01OVLPA1208DDFW-V1 & 01OVLPA1208DDFW-V1-NW

P 2
01OVLPA1208DDFW-V1 & 01OVLPA1208DDFW-V1-NW
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
01OVLPA1208DDFW-V1-NW
01OVLPA1208DDFW-V1
Overall Dimensions:
Length = 3574mm
Width = 2484mm
Height = 2121mm
Base Dimensions:
Length = 3506mm
Width = 2414mm
Building Content:
T Hinge QTY 4
PI-02-1043
Felt
23 24
L-Bracket QTY 2
PI-07-0012
22
21
Window Strip - 12x30x546mm QTY 10 (FW ONLY)
S1230-546mm
Finial QTY 2
DIAMOND SHED FINIAL
19
Plastic Window Cill
QTY 2
(FW ONLY)
PI-08-0013
25
26
Turn Button QTY 3
PI-07-0034
Styrene QTY 4 (FW ONLY)
PI-05-0114
27 28
U Channel QTY 1
PI-07-0013
Door Gable QTY1
AI-01OVLPDG2310X2089-V1
Plain Gable QTY 1
AI-01OVLPPG2310X2089-V1
21 34567
Plain Side QTY 2
(QTY 4 NW ONLY)
AI-01OVLPPS1567X1770-V1
Window Side QTY 2
(FW ONLY)
AI-01OVLPWS1763X1567-V1
Floor QTY 4
AI-01OVLPF1753X1175-V1
Roof QTY 4
PI-03-0229
Door QTY 2
AI-01MBDR1660X439-V1
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
20
10
Ridge Bar - 27x70x1735mm QTY 2
F2770-1735mm
Truss Frame - 27x44x1262mm QTY 6
F2744-1302mm (1262mm nished length)
Eaves Frame - 28x28x1775mm QTY 4
F2828-1775mm
Truss Block - 27x44x140mm QTY 6
F2744-160mm (140mm nished length)
Door Block - 28x28x140mm QTY 2
F2828-140mm
Fascia -12x60x1333mm QTY 4
S1260-1333mm
Door Strip - 12x60x1016mm QTY 1
S1260-1016mm
Door Strip - 12x60x530mm QTY 1
S1260-530mm
Cover Trim - 12x45x1575mm QTY 6
S1245-1575mm
Door Beading Strip - 12x28x1590mm QTY 2
S1228-1590mm
18
Floor Blocks - 28x28x400mm QTY 6
F2828-400mm
Truss Support - 27x44x450mm QTY 3
F2744-490mm (450mm nished length)
Nail Bag
30mm Screw x 92
30mm Black Screw x 3
50mm Screw x 72
40mm Screw x 130
Felt Tacks x 142
Remove transportation
blocks from the bottom
of each panel before
beginning assembly. Each
Panel should have two
blocks.
Pre Assembly
Fix the T Hinges onto the
doors and door frame as
shown. Ensure that the
screws go through the
cladding and into the
framing behind.
28x30mm screws
30mm
screw Pre drill
hole
7
7
22

P 3
Step 1
5
28x30mm screws
Place oor on rm and level base, ensure
base has suitable drainage free from areas
where water can collect. (See front page on
base requirements).
Attach the oors using 40mm screws and the
oor blocks.
Screw the oor blocks to oor using 2x40mm
screws per block screwing through the oor
into the oor blocks.
5
5
30mm
screw Pre drill
hole
5
20
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws as shown in diagram.
Position the panels so there is equal spacing
between the oor and cladding on all 4 sides
Step 2
2
4
3x50mm Screws
50mm
screw Pre drill
hole
Step 3
Fix the remaining plain side and
a window side at the corners
with 50mm screws as shown in
diagram.
3
4
6x50mm Screws
50mm
screw Pre drill
hole
3
Use for no
window buildings
3
1
Step 4
Fix the remaining window side
and the door gable at the
corners with 50mm screws as
shown in diagram.
9x50mm Screws
50mm
screw Pre drill
hole

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Step 5
Ridge Bar Assembly
Position the two parts of the ridge
bar within the ‘U’channel and
secure from either side with 3 x
30mm screws and 4 x 30mm screws
from underneath. Secure an‘L’
bracket to either end of the ridge
bar using 2 x 30mm screws per
bracket.
18x30mm Screws
27 8
8
24 243
Place the roof support bar in
between the front and back panels.
Ensure the top corners of the
support bar are ush with each top
point. Secure in place using the L
Bracket on each end with 4x30mm
screws.
30mm
screw Pre drill
hole
Step 6
i)Position a truss frame to the ridge
bar sloping down towards the
building side, ensure it is central to
the middle upright of the panel. Fix
with a 50mm screw through the
ridge bar into the truss frame.
ii) Align the second truss frame with
the rst on the opposite side of the
ridge bar and x with a 50mm
screw at an angle as illustrated.
ENSURE SUPPORT BARS
ARE MANUALLY SUP-
PORTED UNTIL FIXED AT
BOTH ENDS
iii
4x50mm Screws
50mm
screw Pre drill
hole
99
99
99
Step 7
ii
i
i) Fix the truss block to the side
panel framing with 2 x 50mm
screws. Position the block at the
top of the framing with the
angle pointing upwards into the
building, aligning the block
centrally along the join between
the side panels with one screw
in each panel.
ii) Fix the support bar to the
block using 1 x 50mm screw.
6x50mm Screws
50mm
screw Pre drill
hole
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
Step 8
Fix a Truss support between the
two truss frames and x in place
using 40mm screws, ensure you
pre-drill holes before xing
together.
4x40mm Screws
40mm
screw Pre drill
hole
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
10

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Step 9
Place two roof sheets ontop of the
plain gable and truss making sure
the roof sheet sits ush to the
outside edge of the plain gable
and x using 40mm screws. Before
xing the roof sheet to the truss
frame make sure the edge of the
roof sheet sits in the middle of the
truss frame then x using 40mm
screws.
28x40mm Screws
6x30mm Screws
Fix the eaves frame to the
roof sheet using 3x30mm
screws for each sheet.
b
30mm
screw Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw Pre drill
hole
b
6
18
Step 10
Place two roof sheets ontop of the
plain gable and truss making sure
the roof sheet sits ush to the
outside edge of the plain gable
and x using 40mm screws. Before
xing the roof sheet to the truss
frame make sure the edge of the
roof sheet sits in the middle of the
truss frame then x using 40mm
screws.
28x40mm Screws
6x30mm Screws
Fix the eaves frame to the
roof sheet using 3x30mm
screws for each sheet.
b
b
40mm
screw Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw Pre drill
hole
6
18
Step 11
24 x 50mm Screws
Do not secure the
building to the oor
until the roof is tted.
Fix the panels onto
the oor using 50mm
screws in alignment
with the oor joists
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
bb
b
b
b

P 6
Step 12
142 x Tacks
Cut out three strips of
3740mm felt and place
onto the roof.
Place the felt at onto the
roof in the order that is
stated on the diagram
below.
Once the sheets are laid out
x them onto the roof with
tacks 100mm apart.
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
23
Step 13
Fit the cover trims to the
building and secure in place
with 40mm screws as
shown.
Pre drill to avoid splitting.
18x40mm Screws 16
16
16
16
16
16
40mm
screw Pre drill
hole
16x40mm Screws
Attatch faisca’s to the roof
leaving a slight overhang at
the top..
Fit the fascias to the roof
over the felt and secure in
place with 40mm screws as
shown.
Pre drill to avoid splitting.
13
21 13
40mm
screw Pre drill
hole
Step 14

P 7
Step 15
25
27
Fit the styrene sheets on top of
the window cill.
When positioning the styrene
sheets ensure there is an equal
distance between them and at
either side of the windows.
Fix the window strips to the two
pieces of framing that sit
alongside the outside edges of
the window with 3x30mm
screws for each strip.
Attach the three window strips
at either side of the windows
using 3x30mm screws each.
Make sure the screws enter the
framing in the window panel
and not the styrene.
9x30mm Screws
19
19
19
19
19
19
30mm
screw Pre drill
hole
6x30mm Screws
30mm
screw Pre drill
hole
19
19
Place the
plastic window
cill onto the
Window Panel
and silicone in
place as shown
on both
diagrams to the
left.
Side View
Styrene
Window Cill
SILICONE
SEALANT
Step 16
a
c
b
Use 4x30mm Screws to x
each beading strip onto the
door gable. Ensure that the
screw is parallel with the
door frame when xing the
strip to the door gable as
shown in the close up view.
Attatch the turn button to
the top and bottom door
blocks with 1x30mm screw
for each one.
First line up the door blocks
on top of the framing of the
doors. Then x with
2x30mm screws by screwing
through the matchboard
door into the block.
8x30mm Screws
2x30mm Black Screws
6x30mm Screws
bc
a
12
26
17
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw

P 8
Step 17
b
a
Fix the door strips to the
master door using 5x30mm
screws.
If the strips are attatched to
the slave door the doors will
not open properly.
5x30mm Screws
a
Use 1x30mm screw to
secure the turn button to
the master door.
1x30mm Black Screws
b
15
14
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
26
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