Mercia Garden Products 02DTSHDB0606SFD5W-V1-PEFC User manual

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 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.
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.
02DTSHDB0606SFD5W-V1-PEFC
6x6 Dutch Barn Playhouse
In all instances for assistance with your product, please contact customer care on :
01636 821215 or [e-mail]
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
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General Instructions
CAUTION
Wood is a natural product and can change post manufacture. So despite every eort being
made to ensure the material 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. ANY MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE
DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
• DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
•MAX AGE OF 14 YEARS.
• THIS TOY IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• USE A WATER BASED TREATMENT THAT IS EN71 TESTED
!
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.
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.
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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2mm Drill bit
12mm CSK
**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)**
Your building has been dip 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.

02DTSHDB0606SFD5W-V1-PEFC
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1990mm
Depth = 1859mm
Height = 1911mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1803mm
Depth = 1803mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Ply Door Stop QTY 2
PLY TRIANGLE
T-Hinge QTY 2
PI-07-0113
Window Block QTY 10
PI-07-0011
3
Door Gable QTY 1
AI-02S11DBGSD3W1803X1837-V1
12
Plain Gable QTY 1
AI-02S11DBGP1803X1832-V1
Window Side QTY 2
AI-02S111SW1755X1239-V1
56
4
Window QTY 5
AI-FW496X462-V1
Floor QTY 1
AI-S11MBF1803X1803-V1
Door QTY 1
AI-02SFD594X1060-V1
7 8
14
13
Large Roof QTY 2
640 x 1835mm
AI-S11MBDBR640X1835-V1
Window Cross QTY 5
PI-04-0013
Window Shutters QTY 4
AI-02WS190X520-V1
Small Roof QTY 2
535 x 1835mm
AI-S11MBDBR535X1835-V1
Wooden Door Handle QTY 1
PI-04-0024
11
12
Cover Trim - 12x40x1200mm QTY 4
S1240-1200mm
Fascia - 12x60x540mm QTY 4
SR1260-G-540mm
Fascia - 12x60x686mm QTY 4
SR1260-G-686mm
Roof Support Bar - 28x28x1755mm QTY 1
FS2828-1755mm
9
10
15
16
17
19
Building Content:
20
Felt
Corner Brace QTY 2
PI-07-0012
18
21
Door Spacer Strip QTY 4
SR1260-100mm
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1!
Look for the symbols and follow the safety guidlines below.
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

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30mm Black Screw x 14 50mm Screw x 46
20mm Screw x 26
40mm Screw x 24
Felt Tacks x 100
30mm Screw x 74
Nail Bag
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 - & & &
Fix the Window Blocks (No. 19) to the
Windows (No. 8) as shown with 1x30mm
screw.
Place one Window (No. 8) into each
window hole in the Door Gable (No.1), x
by screwing though the Window Blocks
(No.19) with 2x30mm screws per window
block as shown.
Place one Window (No. 8) into the
window hole in each Window Side (No.3),
x by screwing though the Window
Blocks (No.19) with 2x30mm screws per
window block as shown.
30x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
81
19
19
1
8
8
19 19
3
888
33
19 19
19 19
19 19 19 19
3!
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1
7
30mm
screw
Step 2
Parts needed - & & &
Flip the Door Gable (No. 1) over so
the boards are facing upwards and place the
Door (No. 7) within the door apperture as
shown. Position two Door Spacer Strips (No.
21) within the top gap between the door
(No. 7) and the door gable (No. 1). Next posi-
tion two Door Spacer Strips (No. 21) down
the hinge side between the door (No. 7) and
the door gable (No. 1).
The 12mm gap is to prevent serious injury
should a childs ngers become trapped
between the door and the door panel.
Place the Hinges (No. 16) at the top
and bottom of the door (No. 7) and using
7x30mm black screws per hinge, x the
hinge to the door and the door panel.
14x30mm black screws
17
B
16
A
21
12mm
12mm
A
B
16
16
16
21
21
21
21
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Step 3
Parts needed -
Place the Floor (No. 4) on your rm and
level base, ensure base has suitable
drainage free from areas where standing
water can collect.
(See front page on base requirements).
41! 2!
Pre drill
hole
3
2
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 4
Parts needed - &
Place the Plain Gable (No.2) and one
Window Side (No.3) on top of the oor,
ensuring the panels are positioned
centrally on the oor, as shown in the
illustration.
Fix together by screwing through the
framing of the Window Side (No.3) into
the framing of the Plain Gable (No.2)
using 3x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the
Floor until the Roof is tted.
3x50mm screws.
2 3
50mm
screw
Step 5
Parts needed - &
Place the Door Gable (No.1) and the
remaining Window Side (No.3) on top
of the oor, ensuring the panels are
positioned centrally on the oor, as
shown in the illustration.
Fix together by screwing through the
framing of the Window Sides (No.3)
into the framing of the Door and Plain
Gable (No. 1 & 2) using 3x50mm
screws.
Do not secure the building to the
Floor until the Roof is tted.
9x50mm screws.
1
50mm
screw
3
31 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
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Step 6
Parts needed - &
Locate the Roof Support Bar (No. 9) in
line with the central framing of the Door
and Plain Gable (No. 1 & 2) and at a
distance of 6mm above the horizontal
angled framing.
Fix in place with one Corner brace
(No.18) per end, using 4x30mm screws
per brace.
8x30mm Screws.
30mm
screw
91! 2!
Pre drill
hole
6mm
9
18
9
18
Step 7
Parts needed -
Locate the Small Roofs (No. 6) on top of
the playhouse on either side. Ensure the
roof framing slots into the gap between
the top rafers of the gables and the
boards nish ush to the front and back
of the playhouse, as shown in the illus-
tration.
Make sure the 12mm overhang on the
length of the roof is at the apex of the
building
Fix the Roof panels by screwing through
the roof into the gable below, using
4x50mm screws per Roof.
8x50mm Screws.
50mm
screw
6
61! 2!
Pre drill
hole
6
6
6
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Step 8
Parts needed -
Locate the Large Roofs (No. 5) on top of
the playhouse on either side of the Small
Roofs (No.6).
Ensure the Large Roof’s framing (No. 5)
slots into the gap between the Small
Roof’s (No.6) framing and the rafters of
the gables, as shown in the illustration.
The boards should nish ush to the
front and back of the playhouse.
Make sure the 6mm overhang on the
length of the roof is next to the Small
Roof.
Fix the Roof panels by screwing through
the roof into the gable below, using
4x50mm screws per Roof.
8x50mm Screws.
50mm
screw
51! 2!
Pre drill
hole
5
6
5
6
5
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
B
Step 9
Once the roof is tted and the building
is square, secure the building to the
Floor, using 50mm screws in alignment
with the oor joists.
18x50mm Screws
B
B
BBBBB
B
B
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Step 10
Parts needed -
Cut the Felt (No. 20) into 3 sheets of:
1935mm (L) X 1000mm (W) 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 in place using felt tacks at 100mm
intervals.
100 x Felt tacks.
Felt
tacks
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
20
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
1. 2.
3.
20
Step 11
Parts needed -
Locate the Cover Trims (No. 10) to
each corner of the playhouse as
shown.
Fix in place using 3x30mm screws
per Cover Trim.
12x30mm Screws.
30mm
screw
10
10
10 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
10
10
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Step 12
Parts needed - &
Locate the Fascias (No. 11) centrally
to the front and back of the
playhouse. Fix in place using
3x30mm screws per Fascia.
Locate the Fascias (No. 12) either
side of the previously xed Fascias
(No. 11). Fix in place using 3x30mm
screws per Fascia.
Ensure to the trap the felt between
the fascia and playhouse.
24x40mm Screws.
11 11
12
11 12 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
12
11 11
12
12
11 11
12 12
Step 13
Parts needed -
Position the Window Shutters (No.14)
around the windows on the sides of the
playhouse, as shown in the illustration.
Secure in place by screwing from inside
the playhouse, through the cladding into
the Shutter (No.14) framing, using
6x30mm screws per shutter.
Every eort has been made to reduce
sharp edges but it is recommended
that any points are rounded.
24x30mm screws.
14
30mm
screw
14
14
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
14
14
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Step 14
Parts needed - & &
Place a Window Cross (No. 13) against
the inside of each window. Position the frame
centrally to the window and x using 4x20mm
screws per frame.
Locate the Wooden Door Handle (No. 17)
onto the outside of the door. Fix in place by
hand, screwing through the door with the screw
attached to the door handle.
Fix the Ply Door Stop (No. 15) to the
inside of the Door Panel at the top and bottom
of the door opening using 3x30mm screws as
shown per door stop.
26x20mm Screws
20mm
screw
17
15
13
A
B
C
A
B
C
13 17
15 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
15
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
Playhouse Maintenance:
It is recommended that the following checks and maintenance are carried out at the beginning
of each season as well as at regular intervals during the usage season.
- Check all nuts /bolts/ screws for tightness and tighten when required.
- Check for movement / opening of wood giving rise to protrusion of nail heads and tips.
- Check hinges.
- Replace defective parts in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
- Check any crossbeams, suspensions and anchors.
- If a swing is included; check the swing seat, chains and ropes.
IF THESE CHECKS ARE NOT CARRIED OUT THE ACTIVITY TOY COULD BECOME A HAZARD
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