Mercia Garden Products 02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC Instruction manual

02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC
5x5 Playhouse
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Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
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General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed in the parts list provided.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied) including a
Phillips screwdriver, Flathead screwdriver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer, Spirit level and
a Drill with 2mm bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
- Ensure you have enough time to build the product to ensure the building is water tight.
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 natural processes. 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 hot weather 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
guarantee.
Dip Treated buildings - Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a water-
proof 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.
We also recommend treating the building prior to construction.
POSITIONING YOUR PLAYHOUSE
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.
We recommend a minimum space of 2m around a playhouse, away from any structure or obstructions
such as fences, garages, houses, overhanging branches, washing lines or electrical wires.
It is recommended that the position of the Playhouse is not in direct sunlight.
Activity toys such as swings and slides for towers shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt or
any hard surface.
BUILDING A BASE
Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion, checking with a spirit level.
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.
- Wooden base.
CAUTION
Wood is a natural product and can change post manufacture. So despite every eort being
made to ensure the materials used are cut and machined to a clean and smooth nish, care
must be taken when handling the product and preparing for use by your child.
Any areas of concern, in the play areas, can be rubbed over with sandpaper to achieve a
smoother nish. Alternatively, call the customer service department who will be happy to
arrange replacement panels/parts.
WARNING:
ONLY SUITABLE FOR DOMESTIC USE.
TO BE USED UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED IN ANY WAY.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY
COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
ANY ADD ON OR ACCESSORY MUST BE FITTED ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
!
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of childrens products
independently tested to EN71, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting this product.
2mm Drill bit
12mm CSK
x2
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All buildings should be erected by
atleast two adults.
DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO ASSIST.
To prevent damage during
assembly, you MUST pilot
drill all screw holes and
ensure all screw heads are
countersunk.
For ease of assembly, you will
need a tape measure to check
dimensions of components.
**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)
Your building has been treated with Aquatan.
Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building has 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.
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Measure
under the
head
Measure
overall
length
Screws & Nails Bolts To identify the
xings required
for each step use a
measuring tape.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to
small gaps and danger of falling from heights.
To be used under direct supervision of an adult

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Playhouse Options:
Take a look at the dierent playhouse options below which refers to the instruction
leaets required to build each option.
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door
SI-002-001-0005
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door &
Tower
SI-002-001-0006
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower & Slide
SI-002-001-0007
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower, Slide & Swing
SI-002-001-0008
Model Build Instructions Required
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
002DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02PATINCSWA-V1-PEFC (Swing Set)
002DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
5x5 Playhouse With Half
Glazed Door
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door
& Tower
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower & Slide
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower, Slide & Swing

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Playhouse Options:
Take a look at the dierent playhouse options below which refers to the instruction
leaets required to build each option.
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door
SI-002-001-0022
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door & Tower
SI-002-001-0023
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door, Tower &
Slide
SI-002-001-0024
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing
SI-002-001-0025
Model Build Instructions Required
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
002DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02PATINCSWA-V1-PEFC (Swing Set)
002DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
5x5 Playhouse With
Framed Door
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door &
Tower
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door, Tower &
Slide
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing
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Playhouse Options:
Take a look at the dierent playhouse options below which refers to the instruction
leaets required to build each option.
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door
SI-002-001-0022
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door &
Tower
SI-002-001-0023
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door, Tower
& Slide
SI-002-001-0024
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing
SI-002-001-0025
Model Build Instructions Required
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
002DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02PATINCSWA-V1-PEFC (Swing Set)
002DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
5x5 Playhouse With
Boarded Door
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door
Tower
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door, Tower
& Slide
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing

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02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC
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Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1544mm
Depth = 1844mm
Height = 1534mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1512mm
Depth = 1490mm
Half Glazed Door
02DTDP1HGD594X1058-V1-PEFC
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC
Framed Door
02DTDP1SFHD594X1060-V1-PEFC
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC
Boarded Door
02DTDP1BD594X1060-V1-PEFC
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC
Look for the symbols and follow the safety guidlines below.
1!
Ensure screw heads
are subush and
sand down any
splinters created.
Ensure the screws are
xed squarely and do
not protrude.
12mm gap
surrounding the
door.
2!
3! 50kg
50kg per user
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Building Content ( 02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC )
2
134
Door Gable QTY 1
AI-02S11AGSD1W1410X1491-V1
Plain Side Left QTY 1
AI-02S11PPVRL1500X1165-V1
Plain Side Right QTY 1
AI-02S11PPVRR1500X1165-V1
Plain Gable QTY 1
AI-02S11AGP1410X1509-V1
56
Roof OSB QTY 2
PI-03-0086
Floor OSB QTY 1
PI-03-0009
Floor Joist - 28x28x1500mm - QTY 5
7
8
9
10
11
12
Veranda Boards - 12x95x1470mm - QTY 3
Ridge Bar - 28x28x1177mm - QTY 1
Cover Trims - 12x45x1155mm - QTY 2
Fascia Board - 12x95x980mm - QTY 4
Roof Eave - 28x28x1520mm - QTY 2
FS2828-1500MM
SR1295-1470MM
FS2828-1177MM
S1245-1155MM
FAS1295-G-980MM
FS2828-1520MM
18
15 Ply Door Stop
QTY 1
PLY TRIANGLE
14 Wooden Door Handle
QTY 1
PI-04-0024
17
16
T-hinge
QTY 2
L Bracket
QTY 2
PI-07-0113
PI-07-0012
PI-07-0011
Window Block
QTY 2
19
13 Fascia Block - 28x28x340mm - QTY 1
FS2828-G-380MM
Window QTY 1
AI-FW496X462-V1
Felt
20
21
Door Spacer Strip QTY 4
SR1260-100mm
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Door QTY 1
AI-02HGD594X1058-V1
Window Cross QTY 1
PI-04-0013
24
23
Half Glazed Door Pack ( 02DTDP1HGD594X1058-V1-PEFC)
Framed Door Pack ( 02DTDP1SFHD594X1060-V1-PEFC)
Door QTY 1
AI-02SFHD594X1060-V1
22
24
25
Door Flower QTY 1
PI-04-0016
23
22
Door Cross QTY 1
PI-04-0064
Window Cross QTY 1
PI-04-0013
Door Styrene QTY 1
PI-05-0014
Boarded Door Pack ( 02DTDP1BD594X1060-V1-PEFC)
Door QTY 1
AI-02BD594X1060-V1
22 23
Window Cross QTY 1
PI-04-0013
30mm Screw x 80
50mm Screw x 32
40mm Screw x 32
Felt Tacks x 60
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag
There may be extra screws present in the nail bag
20mm Screw x 7
16mm Screw x 3
Pre Assembly
Before assembling remove the transportation
blocks from the bottom of each panel.
Take care removing the blocks as to not damage
the panels. Tap with a at headed screwdriver
and hammer.
Dispose of the blocks once removed.
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REGISTER FOR YOUR
ANTI-ROT
GUARANTEE TODAY
PLEASE SCAN HERE:

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Step 1
Parts needed - & &
To x the Window (No. 19) into
the Door Gable (No. 1). Position the
Window (No. 19) central into the
window opening. Fix the Window
Block (No. 18) to the Window centrally
as shown with 1x30mm screw.
Place the Window (No. 19) into
the window hole and x by screwing
though the Window Block (No. 18)
with 2x30mm screws as shown.
6x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
118
A
B
A
B
19
19
A
18
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
19
Step 2
Parts needed - & &
Lay the Floor Joists (No. 7) under the
Floor OSB (No. 6) with an even space
between each one.
Position the joists (No. 7) ush on one
side of the Floor OSB (No. 6) and mark
the centers of joists onto either end.
Fix using 4 x 30mm screws per joist
(No. 7).
Place the Veranda Boards (No. 8)
along the joists and against the oor
OSB (No. 6). Spread them evenly
making sure the end board is ush
with the framing. Fix using 2 x 30mm
screws for each board along the
dotted lines shown on the illustration.
50x30mm screws 30mm
screw
6
8
7
6 87 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 3
Parts needed - &
Position the Plain Gable (No. 4) and
Plain Side Left (No. 2) so there is equal
spacing between the oor and
cladding on all 4 sides.
Fix the corners with 50mm screws as
shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof is tted.
3x50mm screws
50mm
screw
2
4
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
24
3
1
50mm
screw
131! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 4
Parts needed - &
Attach the Plain Side Right (No. 3) and
Door Gable (No. 1) using the same
method as shown previously.
Fix with 3x50mm screws at each
corner.
9x50mm screw
If you have purchased a tower please
refer to the tower instructions. The
oor beraers are not required when
installing a tower.
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30mm
screw
16
16
16
91! 2!
Pre drill
hole
9
Step 5
Parts needed - &
Place the Ridge Bar (No. 9) in
between the door (No. 1) and plain
gable (No. 4). Ensure the top
corners of the ridge bar (No. 9) are
ush with each top point (see illus-
tration).
Secure in place using a L bracket
(No. 16) on each end and 4x30mm
screws per brace.
8x30mm screws
Step 6
Parts needed - &
Fix an eaves frames (No. 12) to each
roof OSB sheet using 3x30mm screws
per eave.
Fix the Roof sheets (No. 5) to the roof
ensuring they come together at the
top using 40mm screws directly
through the roof sheet at the top.
Make sure to attach the roofs to the
ridge bar.
6x30mm screws
24x40mm screws
40mm
screw
30mm
screw
55
12
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
12
5
30mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
13
Step 7
Parts needed -
Fit the Fascia Block (No. 13) to the
front of the building using 4x30mm
screws, make sure it is ush with the
outside edge of each roof OSB sheet
(No. 5).
4x30mm screws 13
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 8
Once the roof (No.5) is xed attach
the building to the oor (No.6)
with 50mm screws making sure to
screw into the Floor bearers.
20x50mm screws
50mm
screw
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Felt
tacks
1!
Pre drill
hole
Step 9
Parts Needed -
Cut the Felt (No. 20) into 3 sheets and
lay onto roof. Start at the bottom of the
roof and work your way up so that rain
pours over the top of the laps and not
under them. Ensure there is a 50mm
overhang around the sides.
Fix using felt tacks at 100mm intervals.
60 x Felt Tacks
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
1. 2.
3.
20
2!
20
10
Step 10
Parts needed -
At the back of the building, x the two
Cover Trims (No. 10) to either end of the
side panels.
Use 3x30mm screws per trim.
6x30mm screws
30mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
10
10
11
11
40mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
11
Step 11
Parts needed -
Fix Fascias (No. 11) using 40mm screws.
Pre drill holes to avoid splitting. Ensure
to trap the felt between the fascia and
building.
8x40mm screws 11
11
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Step 12
Parts needed -
Place a Window Cross (No. 23) against the
inside of the window. Position the frame
centrally to the window and x using
4x20mm screws.
4x20mm screws.
20mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
23
23
** If you have purchased a‘Half Glazed Door’
please continue to Step 13a on page 11**
**If you have purchased a‘Framed Door’ please
skip and continue from Step 13b on page 12**
**If you have purchased a‘Boarded Door ’ please
skip and continue from Step 13c on page 13**
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