Mercia Garden Products 02HIDE0705-V1-PEFC Instruction manual

02HIDE0705-V1-PEFC
Hideout 7x5 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

02HIDE0705-V1-PEFC
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2243mm
Depth = 1505mm
Height = 2020mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2082mm
Depth = 1448mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
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QTY x2
Ply Door Stop
PLY TRIANGLE
Antique Hinge
PI-07-0113 QTY x2
123
Window Side
Door Gable Plain Gable Short Window Side
4
AI-02HIDE0705-V1DG AI-02HIDE0705-V1PG AI-02HIDE0705-V1WS AI-02HIDE0705-V1SWS
Floor Large Roof Sheet
1481 x 1400mm
568
Door
Small Roof Sheet
1481x990mm
7
AI-02HIDE0705-V1F
PI-03-0340 PI-03-0339
AI-02HIDE0705-V1D
14
9
10
11
12
13
Roof Eave - 1481mm
Roof Support Bar - 1448mm
Fascia - 1400mm
Fascia - 990mm
15
16
FS2828-1481MM
F2744-1448MM
S1295-1420MM
Window strip - 82mm
Window strip - 704mm
Window strip - 460mm
Window strip - 501mm
S1244-82MM
S1244-704MM
S1244-460MM
S1244-501MM
S1295-1010MM
17 Window strip - 269mm
S1244-269MM
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x14
QTY x8
QTY x8
QTY x8
QTY x4
18 19 20
Wooden door handle
PI-04-0024
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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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 x 30
50mm Screw x 30
60mm Screw x 3
20mm Screw x 87
40mm Screw x 14
Felt Tacks x 80
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag

120
8
5
Step 2
Parts needed -
Place the Floor (No. 5) 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).
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Step 1
Parts needed - & & x2
Lay the Door Gable (No. 1) face up on a
at surface, place the Door (No. 8)within
the door aperture. Position the door so
that you have a 12mm gap from the door
to the door gable on all four sides.
Use a12mm strip to help keep the
12mm gaps.
Once you are happy the door is in the
correct position place a Hinge (No. 20) at
the top and bottom of the door and x
using 7x30mm black screws per hinge
*Please note that the door can be hung
from either side to suit your needs.*
14x 30mm black screws
30mm
screw
12mm
12mm
3
8
20
Step 3
Parts needed - &
Fix the corners of the Plain Gable
(No. 2) and the Window Side (No. 3)
with 3x50mm screws as shown in
diagram.
Position the panels so there is equal
spacing between the oor and
cladding on all 4 sides.
3x50mm screws
50mm
screw
2
3
3
2
Step 4
Parts needed - &
Fix Door Gable (No. 1) and the Short
Window Side (No. 4) using the same
method shown previously.
9x50mm screws
50mm
screw
4
1
1
3!
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole

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Step 5
Parts needed -
The Roof Support Bar (No.10) ts into
position between the gables and is
xed into postion with 1x60mm
screw at each end as shown.
2x60mm screws
60mm
screw
10
10
Step 6
Parts needed - & & x2
Fix a Roof Eave (No. 9) to the Large
Roof Sheet (No. 6) and the Small Roof
Sheet (No. 7) using 4x30mm screws
per eave.
Position the roof sheets on the build-
ing and x to the roof using 12x30mm
screws for the Large sheet and
10x30mm for the Small sheet.
30x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
7
69
7
6
9
Step 7
Once the roof is tted, secure the building
to the Floor xing the panels onto the
oor using 50mm screws in alignment
with the oor joists.
18x50mm Screws
50mm
screw
Step 8
Cut felt into 3 sheets of 1605mm and lay
onto Roof as shown in diagram ensuring
there is a 50mm overhang around the
sides.
Fix using felt tacks at 100mm intervals.
80 Felt Tacks
Felt
tacks
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole

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Step 9
Parts needed - x2 & x2
Fix the Fascias (No. 11 & No. 12) to the
front and back of the building using
3x40mm screws for each shorter length
and 4x40mm screws for each longer
length.
Ensure to trap the felt between the fascia
and building.
14x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
12
11
11
12
Step 10
Parts needed -
Use the Window strips (No. 13, No. 14,
No. 15, No. 16 & No. 17) to fully surround
the windows using 20mm screws as
shown.
2x20mm screws per Window strip.
56x20mm Screws
20mm
screw
13 14
13
13 16
17
x14 & x8 & x8 & x8 & x4
1514
13 16 17
Step 12
Parts needed - &
Place the Wooden Door Handle
(No. 19) on the outside of the
door and use a 60mm screw from
the inside to secure.
On the inside of the door opening
x the ply triangle door stop
(No. 18) to the bottom left corner
using 3x20mm screws.
3x20mm Screws
1x60mm Screw
20mm
screw 60mm
screw
1918
19 18
Step 11
Using the remaining Strips from the
window surrounds.
Cut the strips to length so that they t
between the framing. Fix in place, making
sure there is a 82mm gap, with 2x20mm
screws per strip.
28x20mm Screws.
20mm
screw 82mm
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole

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DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY
COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treat-
ment 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