Mercia Garden Products 02GARA0806-V1-PEFC Instruction manual

02GARA0806-V1-PEFC
8x6 Garage Playhouse
In all instances for assistance with your product, please contact customer care on :
01636 880514 or [e-mail]
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
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General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE THE READ 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 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.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to prevent discolouration
whilst in stock. To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the
building is treated with a suitable preservative in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
Care must be taken to ensure the product is placed on a suitable base.
We recommended using a suitable protection for your playhouse. As the product is destined for use by
children, a water based treatment that is EN71 tested for children is ESSENTIAL.
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, Slide and Swing 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 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.
**Protim Aquatan T
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.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to
small parts and danger of falling from heights.
To be used under direct supervision of an adult
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2mm Drill bit
12mm CSK

Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2663mm
Depth = 2236mm
Height = 2460mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2350mm
Depth = 1753mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
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Short Window Panel
AI-02GARA0806-V3SWS
Tall Window Panel
AI-02GARA0806-V1TWS
Bunk Floor
AI-02GARA0806-V1BF
Roof OSB
PI-03-0051
QTY x3
8
Door
AI-02BRAM0806-V1D
567
Floor
AI-02GARA0806-V1F
Door Panel
AI-02GARA0806-V1DG
Back Panel
AI-02GARA0806-V1PG
9
QTY x2
Garage Door
AI-02GARADD467X819-V1
Safety Rail
AI-02GARA0806-V1SR
11
10
QTY x2
Window
AI-02PHOW-V1
QTY x2
Window
AI-02DPHW-V1
Fixing Kit
15
16
17
18
19
20
Black Handle
22
25
24
26
27
28
Fascia - 12x95x1960mm
SR1295-1960mm
Fascia Blocks - 27x44x423mm F2744-423mm
Railing Upright - 27x44x1060mm F2744-1060mm
Roof Bearer - 27x44x1665mm F2744-1665mm
Roof Eave - 28x28x2200mm
F2828-2200mm
Cover Trim A - 12x56x1680mm
S1256-1680mm
Cover Trim B - 12x56x2016mm S1256-2016mm
Shed Finial
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
Door stop
PLY TRIANGLE (PI-04-0002)
PI-07-0033
Hinge
PI-07-0113
Corner Brackets
PI-07-0012
29
PI-01-0003
30
10m Green Felt
Ladder Right- 27x95x1365mm
pro2795-1365mm
PI-07-0011
Window Block
14
Fascia - 12x95x1040mm
SR1295-1040mm
21
Ladder Left - 27x95x1365mm
pro2795-1365mm
23
Ladder Step- 27x58x390mm
pro2758-390mm
QTY x3
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x3
QTY x4
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x7
QTY x8
QTY x8
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
QTY x3
50kg per user

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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.
30mm Screw x141
50mm Screw x34
20mm Screw x3
40mm Screw x34
Felt Tacks x10
Nail Bag
70mm Screw x10
30mm Black Screw x49

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5
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Step 3
Parts needed - &
Fix the side of the Tall Window Panel
(No. 5) against the back of the Back Panel
(No. 3) with 3x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the Floor
until the Roof is tted.
3x50mm screws.
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Step 1
Parts needed - &
To x the Windows (No. 10 & No. 12) into
the panels that accomodate a window. First
x the Window Block to the Window as
shown with 1x30mm screw.
Place the Window into the window hole
and x by screwing though the Window
Block (No. 30) with 2x30mm screws as
shown.
24x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
Step 2
Parts needed - & &
Place the Floor panel (No. 1) onto a rm
and level base, ensuring the base has
suitable drainage & is free from areas
where standing water can collect.
Fix the side of the Short Window Panel
(No. 4) against the back of the Back Panel
(No. 3) with 3x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the Floor
until the Roof is tted.
3x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
50mm
screw
5
3
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1
3
4

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227
70mm
screw
5
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30mm
screw
Step 4
Parts needed - & & &
Assembly of the Door Panel (No. 2),
Door (No.8) and Garage Doors x2 (No.11)
Place the Door Panel (No. 2) on a at level
surface and place the Door (No. 8) and
Garage Door (No. 11) as shown.
Fix the 3 Hinges (No. 27) to the Door
framing with 3x30mm black screws and
2 Hinges per Garage Door.
The door can be hung from either side
to suit your needs.
It is important that the doors are placed
central in the spaces provided.
Fix the Hinges to the Door panel
(No. 2) using 4x30mm black screws per
door hinge.
49x30mm black screws.
27
8
2
11
Step 5
Parts needed - & &
Place the Bunk Floor (No. 6) onto the
horizontal framing of the Back Panel
(No. 3) and ush with the horizontal
framing of the Tall Window panel (No. 5).
Fix into position using 7x70mm screws as
shown.
7x70mm screws.
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Step 6
Parts needed - & &
Fix the back of the Door Panel (No. 2)
against the sides of the Tall and Short
Window Panels (No. 4 &No. 5). Fix with
6x50mm screws internally.
Do not secure the building to the
Floor until the Roof is tted.
6x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
6
70mm
screw
2
Step 7
Parts needed - &
Fix the Bunk Floor (No. 6) onto the
horizontal framing of the Door Panel
(No. 2) as shown.
Fix into position using 3x70mm
screws as shown.
It is important that the Bunk Floor
(No.6) sits squarely upside on the
framing.
3x70mm screws.
2
5
4
2
6
2
11 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
6
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
50kg
5
3
4

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Step 8
Parts needed - &
Fix the Safety Rail (No. 9) suh to the side
of the Bunk Floor (No .6).
Fix into position using 6x50mm screws as
shown.
6x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
Step 9
Parts needed - &
Fix the Roof bearers (3x No. 18) into position
using the 8x Corner Brackets (No. 30)as
shown below.
Fix into position using 36x30mm screws
4x30mm screws per bracket
36x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
30
18
18
18
9
6
30
Step 10
Parts needed -
To make the Safety Rail secure, x the Railing
Upright (No. 17) into place so that it is ush with
the side of the the Bunk Floor and ush with
the Roof Bearer.
Fix into position as shown using 3x40mm
screws.
3x40mm screws.
40mm
screw
Step 11
Parts needed - & &
Fix your ladder together by slotting the
Ladder Step x3 (No.23) between Ladder
Left (No. 21)and Ladder Right (No. 22)
as shown using 4x50mm per Ladder
Step.
16x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
23
22
21
23
2221
17
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
17
9
6

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Step 12
Place your ladder into position and x
using 4x40mm screws.
Fix into position as shown using
4x40mm screws.
4x40mm screws.
40mm
screw
Step 13
Parts needed - &
Fix the 2 Roof Eaves (No. 19) to the 2
Roof OSB (No. 7) as shown using
4x30mm per eave.
Position your Roof OSB (No. 7) onto
the top of the building and secure
using 26x40mm screws starting
from the top your building. Make
sure to screw into the framing.
Make sure the rear of the building is
ush with the Roof OSB. This will
ensure your roof is straight.
8x30mm screws.
26x40mm screws.
30mm
screw
40mm
screw
19
7
19
Step 14
Parts needed - &
Fix the Fascia Blocks (No. 15)
to the bottom of the Roof
OSB (No. 7) using 3x30mm
screws per block.
Use 2x40mm screws to x
the blocks to each other.
4x40mm screws.
12x30mm screws.
40mm
screw
30mm
screw
Step 15
Parts needed - &
Fix the Cover Trims A & B (2x No. 20
&2x No. 21) as shown using
3x30mm screws per Trim.
12x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
20
21
19
7
15
7
19 20
7
B
A
B
A
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
517mm
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Step 18
Parts needed - &
Fix the Black Handle (No. 26) to each of
the Doors using 4x30mm black screws.
Fix the Door Stop (No. 25) to the inside of
the door using 3x20mm screws as shown.
12x 30mm black screws.
3x20mm screws.
20mm
screw
30mm
screw
27
26
23
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Felt
tacks
Step 16
Parts needed -
Roll the Felt (No. 29) from front to back
leaving a 50mm felt overlap to the front,
back and sides. Secure with felt tacks at
100mm intervals.
Use a nal fourth piece of felt along the
Apex of the building as shown.
110x Felt Tacks
Step 17
Parts needed - & &
Fix the Fascias (No. 13 & No.14)
to the front and back using
3x40mm screws per board.
Fix the Finials x2 (No. 24) with
2x40mm screws per Finial as
shown.
16x 40mm screws.
40mm
screw
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14
13
29
2414
27
26
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
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COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
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 begin-
ning 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