Mercia Garden Products 02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC Instruction manual

02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC
7x5 Double Storey Playhouse
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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
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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.
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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.
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.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to
small gaps and danger of falling from heights.

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Playhouse Options:
Take a look at the dierent playhouse options below which refers to the product code
combinations used to create each playhouse.
7x6 Playhouse With Veranda
SI-002-001-0107
Model Product Codes
02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTOAVP0701-V1-PEFC (Veranda Pack)
7x5 Playhouse
SI-002-001-0015 02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
7x5 Playhouse 7x6 Playhouse With Veranda

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02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2327mm
Depth = 1824mm
Height = 2042mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2066mm
Depth = 1456mm
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Building Content ( 02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC ) :
123
Window Panel QTY 1
AI-02S111SW1475X1570-V1
Door Panel QTY 1
AI-02S112SWLFD2020X1691-V1
Back Panel QTY 1
AI-S11SHPPBNK2020X1691-V1
Plain Panel QTY 1
AI-S11SHPPBNK1475X1695-V1
4
Floor QTY 1
2066x 1456mm
AI-S11MBF2066X1456-V1
Bunk Floor QTY 1
1059 x 1447mm
AI-02BF1059X1447-V1
Roof 1 QT Y 1
1000 x 1800mm
AI-S11MBOHAR1000X1800-V1
567
Roof 2 QTY 1
1410 x 1800mm
AI-S11MBOHAR1410X1800-V1
8
Safety Rail QTY 1
AI-02SR1020X791-V1
910
Door QTY 1
AI-02LFD588X1374-V1
11
Window QTY 3
AI-FW496X462-V1
15
16
17
14
18
19
Bunk Floor Block A - 28x28x1419mm QTY 1
FS2828-1419mm
Bunk Floor Block B - 28x28x351mm QTY 2
FS2828-351mm
Bunk Floor Block C - 28x28x72mm QTY 3
FS2828-72mm
Gable Block A - 28x28x630mm QTY 2
FS2828-630mm
Bunk Floor Support Bar - 44x44x1316mm QTY 1
F4444-1316mm
Roof Support Bar - 27x70x1419mm QTY 1
F2770-1419mm
Gable Top QTY 2
AI-S11SHAGT1595X301-V1
13
12
Gable Block B - 28x28x864mm QTY 2
FS2828-884mm (angled)
7x5 Playhouse
02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC
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

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7x1 Veranda Pack Content ( 02DTOAVP0701-V1-PEFC) :
42 43 44
45
46
Veranda Floor QTY 1
AI-S11STVF2066X300-V1
Front Rail QTY 1
AI-02SR1090X600-V1
Side Rail QTY 2
AI-02SR273X600-V1
Support Rail A - 27x44x1891mm QTY 1
F2744-G-1911mm (angled)
Support Rail B - 27x44x1693mm QTY 1
F2744-G-1713mm (angled)
50mm Screw x 8
40mm Screw x 19
Nail Bag
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2327mm
Depth = 1824mm
Height = 2042mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2066mm
Depth = 1777mm
47
Support Rail C - 27x44x1568mm QTY 1
F2744-G-1588mm (angled)
28
20
30
Ladder Right - 27x95x1365mm QTY 1
PRO2795-1365mm-RIGHT
Ladder Step - 27x58x390mm QTY 3
PRO2758-390mm
Ladder Left - 27x95x1365mm QTY 1
PRO2795-1365mm-LEFT
31
Window Shutters QTY 4
AI-02WS190X520-V1
Window Box QTY 2
AI-02WB661X95-V1
25
26
27
21
Fascia - 12x95x1435mm QTY 2
FAS1295-G-1435mm
Fascia - 12x95x1041mm QTY 2
FAS1295-G-1041mm
29
Gable Block C - 28x28x570mm QTY 2
FS2828-590mm (angled)
Gable Cover Trim A - 12x28x630mm QTY 2
S1228-630mm
Cover Trim A - 12x40x1566mm QTY 2
S1240-1566mm
Gable Cover Trim B - 12x28x907mm QTY 1
S1228-G-907mm
Cover Trim B - 12x40x1691mm QTY 2
S1240-1691mm
23
22
24
Finial QTY 2
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
32
33
Door Stop QTY 2
PLY TRIANGLE
34
Window Frame Cross QTY 3
PI-04-0013
Wooden Door Handle QTY 1
PI-04-0024
35
Corner Brace QTY 2
PI-07-0012
37
36
Antique Hinge QTY 3
PI-07-0113
Buttery QTY 1
PI-04-0015
39
38
40
Window Block QTY 6
PI-07-0011
Felt
7x6 Playhouse With Veranda
02DTSHOA0705LFD3WBF-V1-PEFC
02DTOAVP0701-V1-PEFC
41
Door Spacer Strip QTY 4
SR1260-100mm
60mm Screw x 2
30mm Screw x 85
50mm Screw x 64
60mm Screw x 19
20mm Screw x 26
40mm Screw x 38
Felt Tacks x 90
10mm Screw x 4
30mm Black Screw x 21
Nail Bag
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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.
Step 1
Parts needed - & & 2 &
Fix the Window Blocks (No. 39) to the Windows (No. 12) as shown with 1x30mm screw.
Place one Window (No. 12) into each window hole in the Door Panel (No.2), x by
screwing though the Window Blocks (No. 39) with 2x30mm screws per window block
as shown.
Place one Window (No. 12) into the window hole in the Window Panel (No.4), x by
screwing though the Window Blocks (No. 39) with 2x30mm screws per window block
as shown.
18x30mm screws.
39
30mm
screw
1! 2!
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hole
42
39
12
2
12
4
12
12
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Step 2
Parts needed - & &
Place the Door Panel (No.2) and Back Panel
(No.3) on a at level surface, with the framing
facing up.
Locate the Gable Tops (No.8) on top of the
Back Panel (No.3), and Door Panel (No.2),
ensuring to interlock the bottom board of the
gable with the top board of the panel, as
shown in the diagram.
Secure the Gable Tops (No.8) by screwing
through the framing using 5x50mm screws
per gable, as shown in the illustration.
Ensure to stagger screws to avoid collision.
10x50mm screws
1! 2!
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hole
32 8
50mm
screw
Gable Top
Panel
2
8
3
8
Step 3
Parts needed - & &
Keep the assembled Door and Back Panels
(No.2 & 3) on a at level surface.
Position one Gable Block B (No.19) onto
the top of the gable (No.8) on the shortest
side, so that the angled end is ush to the
edge of the Door Panel (No.2), as shown in
the illustration.
Position one Gable Block C (No.20) onto
the opposite side of the gable (No.8) so
that the angled end is ush to the edge of
the Door Panel (No.2), as shown in the
illustration.
Position one Gable Block A (No.18) onto
the remaining space on top of the gable
(No.8) ensuring there is a 28mm gap
between Block C (No.20) and block A
(No.18), as shown in the illustration.
Secure in place by screwing through the
blocks into the gable framing using
2x40mm screws per block.
Repeat these steps to x the remaining
Gable Blocks to the assembled Back panel
and gable.
12x40mm screws
1! 2!
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hole
19
2
18 19 20
40mm
screw
28mm
20
18
19
20
18
20
18
19
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Step 4
Parts needed - & 1 & &
Flip the assembled Door Panel (No.
2 & 8) over so the boards are facing
upwards and place the Door (No. 11)
within the door apperture as shown. Posi-
tion two Door Spacer Strips (No. 41) within
the top gap between the door (No. 11) and
the door panel (No. 2). Next position two
Door Spacer Strips (No. 41) down the
hinge side between the door (No. 11) and
the door panel (No. 2).
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. 35) at the top,
middle and bottom of the door (No. 11)
and using 7x30mm black screws per hinge,
x the hinge to the door and the door
panel.
21x30mm black screws
30mm
screw
2 11 35 1! 2!
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hole
3!
2
41
A
B
12mm
12mm
35
2
11
A
35
B
41
41
11
41
41
35
35
35
1! 2!
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hole
Step 5
Parts needed -
Place the Floor (No.1) on a rm and level
base, ensure the base has suitable drain-
age free from areas where standing water
can collect. (see the front page for base
requirements).
1
1
Step 6
Parts needed - &
Place the assembled Back Panel (No.3)
and the Plain Panel (No.5) 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 Back Panel (No.3) into the
framing of the Plain Panel (No.5) using
3x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the
Floor until the Roof is tted.
3x50mm screws.
3
5
351! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
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Step 7
Parts needed - &
Place the assembled Door Panel (No.2)
and the Window Panel (No.4) on top of
the oor, ensuring the panels are posi-
tioned centrally on the oor, as shown in
the illustration.
Fix together by screwing through the
framing of the Door Panel (No.2) into the
framing of the Plain Panel (No.5) and
Window Panel (No.4) using 3x50mm
screws.
Do not secure the building to the
Floor until the Roof is tted.
9x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
2 4 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
4
2
1! 2!
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hole
Step 8
Parts needed -
Locate Bunk Floor Block A (No.15)
ush to the horizontal framing on
the Plain Panel (No.5).
Fix in place using 4x50mm screws.
4x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
15
15
5
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 9
Parts needed -
Locate the Bunk Floor Support Bar
(No.13) onto the Door Panel (No.2) at a
height of 1010mm from the top of the
oor to the underside of the Support
Bar (No.13).
Secure in place by screwing through the
Support Bar (No.13) into the upright
panel framing using 4x60mm screws.
4x60mm screws.
60mm
screw
13
13
1010mm
2
Step 10
Parts needed - &
Locate one Bunk Floor Block C (No.17)
ush to the Door panel framing. Ensure the
top of block C is 28mm from the top of the
support bar (No. 13). The longest side of the
block should be against the panel framing.
Fix to the Door Panel using 1x40mm screw
through the block into the framing.
Locate Bunk Floor Block B (No. 16) on top
of Block C as shown in the diagram.
Fix with 1x40mm screw through the panel
framing into the left end of the block and
1x40mm screw down through block B (No.16)
into block C (No. 17).
3x40mm screws
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1716
40mm
screw
A
B
16
17
28mm
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Step 11
Parts needed - 6 &
Locate two Bunk Floor Block C’s (No.17)
ush to the Door panel framing. Ensure the
top of block C is 28mm from the top of the
support bar (No. 13). The longest side of the
block should be against the panel framing.
Fix to the Door Panel using 1x40mm screw per
block, through the block into the framing.
Locate Bunk Floor Block B (No. 16) on top
of the Block C’s as shown in the diagram.
Fix with 1x40mm screw per end, down
through block B (No.16) into block C (No.17).
4x40mm screws
1716
40mm
screw
A
B
1! 2!
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hole
16
17
28mm
17
Step 12
Parts needed - & &
To assemble the ladder, slot each
Ladder Step (No.29) into the
grooves of the Left (No. 27) and Right
(No.28) Ladder Sides.
Fix with 4x50mm screws per step as
shown.
12x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
29
28
27
29
2827 1! 2!
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hole
Bunk oor
60mm
screws
Framing
1! 2!
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hole
50kg
60mm
screw
9
Step 13
Parts needed -
Place the Bunk Floor (No. 9) on top of
the Bunk Floor Support Bar (No.13)
and horizontal framing of the Back
Panel (No.3).
Ensure the Bunk Floor (No. 9) is ush
with the framing on the plain panel
and ush to the cladding on the back
panel.
Fix into position by screwing up
through the support bar (No.13) and
Back Panel (No.3) framing into the
Bunk oor bearers using 8x60mm
screws as shown.
Secure in place by screwing through
the Bunk Floor Bearers (No.9) into the
Plain Panel framing (No.5) using
2x60mm screws.
**Please note: The bunk oor will
not sit ush if the building is not
sitting square. The building may
need to be adjusted accordingly
before xing the bunk oor in
place.
10x60mm screws.
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60mm
screw
10 1! 2!
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hole
50kg
10
Step 14
Parts needed -
Locate the Safety Rail (No.10) on top of
the bunk oor, ensure the safety rail is ush
with the edge of the bunk, as shown in the
illustration.
Fix in place using 4x60mm screws through
the rail into the bunk oor.
Locate the assembled ladder ush to the
safety rail and back panel framing.
Fix in place with 1x60mm screws, through
the ladder into the Rail and 3x 40mm
screws through the ladder into the Floor
and Back Panel as shown in the diagram.
5x60mm screws
3x40mm screws
40mm
screw
Step 15
Parts needed - &
Locate the Roof Support Bar
(No. 14) in line with the central
framing of the Gable Tops
(No.8).
Fix in place with one Corner
brace (No. 36) per end, using
4x30mm screws per brace.
8x30mm screws
30mm
screw
14 36 1! 2!
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hole
14
36
14
36
Step 16
Parts needed -
Place Roof 1 (No.6) onto the shorter
side of the building, ensuring the roof
rests into the gaps of the gable framing
and is ush to the back of the building.
Make sure the 10mm overhang on the
roof is at the apex of the building.
Secure by screwing through the roof
panel (No.6) into the gable below using
6x30mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the
Floor until the Roof is tted.
6x30mm screws
6
6
30mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
6
Step 17
Parts needed -
Place Roof Panel 2 (No.7) onto the
building, ensuring the roof rests into the
gaps of the gable framing and is ush to
the back of the building.
Make sure the 10mm overhang on the
roof is at the apex of the building.
Secure by screwing through the roof
panel (No.7) into the gable below using
8x30mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the
Floor until the Roof is tted.
8x30mm screws
7
6
7
1! 2!
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hole
50kg
7
30mm
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