Mercia Garden Products 02HIDE0705-V1-PEFC Instruction manual

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02HIDE0705-V1-PEFC
Hideout 7x5 playhouse
2mm Drill bit
x2 Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All building’s should be
erected by two adults
For ease of assembly, you
MUST pilot drill all screw
holes and ensure all screw
heads are countersunk.
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
CAUTION
Every eort has been made during the
manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the
timber. You are strongly advised to wear gloves
when working with or handling rough sawn
timber.
**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.
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied)
including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, wood saw, step ladder and drill with 2mm
bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
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 an interior
moisture loss. 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
warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to protect
the product during transit and for upto 3 months against mould. To validate your
guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated
with a wood preserver within the rst three months of assembly and thereafter in
accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure
the product is placed on a suitable base.
BUILDING A BASE
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.
Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. 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.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in
the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept
responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.
Refer to the instructions pages for you specic product code
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 month
To be used under direct supervision of an adult

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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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Window Side
Door Gable Plain Gable Short Window side
Floor Large Roof Sheet
1481 x 1400mm
4
568
Door
Fixing Kit
14
9
10
11
12
13
Roof Eave - 1481mm x2
Roof Support Bar - 1448mm
Fascia - 1400mm x2
Fascia - 990mm x2
15
16
Door Stop
18
Wooden
door handle
19 21
Felt
20
Antique Hinge x3
Small Roof Sheet
1481x990mm
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AI-02HIDE0705-V1DG AI-02HIDE0705-V1PG AI-02HIDE0705-V1WS AI-02HIDE0705-V1SWS
AI-02HIDE0705-V1F
PI-03-0340 PI-03-0339
AI-02HIDE0705-V1D
FS2828-1481MM
F2744-1448MM
S1295-1420MM
PLY TRIANGLE
PI-04-0024
PI-07-0113
Window strip - 102mm x14
Window strip - 704mm x8
Window strip - 460mm x4
Window strip - 501mm x4
S1227-102MM
S1227-704MM
S1227-460MM
S1227-501MM
S1295-1010MM
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Window strip - 269mm x2
S1227-269MM
50mm Screw x 12
40mm Screw x 14
Felt Tacks x 80
20mm Screw x 60
30mm Screw x 31
60mm Screw x 2
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag

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Remove transportation blocks from the bottom of each
panel before beginning assembly. Each Panel should have
two blocks.
Pre-Assembly
Step 1
Lay the door gable face up on a at
surface, place the door within the door
aperture (support the door from
underneath until it is ush with the
boards). Position the door so that you
have a 12mm gap from the door to the
door gable on all four sides.
Useful tip: Use a12mm thick piece of
timber from your xing kit within the gaps
to ensure the door does not move.
Once you are happy the door is in the
correct position place a hinge at the top,
middle and bottom of the door, ensuring
the screws will go into the framing and
using 30mm black screws x the hinge to
the door and the door gable. Ensure to
pre-drill the holes rst.
*Please note that the door can be hung
from either side to suit your needs.
14x 30mm black screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
12mm
12mm
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Step 2
Place the Floor (No. 5) on a rm and level base,
ensure base has suitable drainage free
from areas where standing water can
collect. (See front page on base
requirements).
Step 3
Fix the corners of the Plain Gable (No. 2)
and the Window Panel (No. 4) with 50mm
screws at as shown in diagram.
Position the panels so there is equal
spacing between the oor and cladding
on all 4 sides.
3x50mm screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
2
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For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Step 4
Fix Door Gable (No. 1) and the Short
Window Panel (No. 3) using the same
method shown previously.
9x50mm screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 6
Fix a Roof Eave (No. 9) to each roof sheet
(No. 6 &No. 7) using 30mm screws.
Position the roof sheets on the building
and x to the roof support bar the rail
guard and the sides of the building using
30mm screws.
30x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 5
The Roof bearer (No.10) ts into position
between the gables and is xed into
postion as shown.
2x60mm screws
Pre drill
hole
60mm
screw
30mm
screw
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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
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw

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Step 9
Fix the Fascias (No. 11 & No. 12) using
40mm screws. Pre drill holes to avoid
splitting.
Ensure to trap the felt between the fascia
and building.
14x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Step 10
Use the Window strips (No. 13, No. 14,
No. 15, No. 16 & No. 17) to fully surround
the windows using 20mm screws as
shown. Pre drill holes to avoid splitting.
2x20mm screws per Window strip.
56x20mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
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Step 8
Cut felt (No. 21) into 3 sheets and lay onto
Roof as shown in diagram ensuring there
is a 50mm overhang around the sides.
Fix using felt tacks at 100mm intervals.
Felt
tacks
Step 11
Place the Wooden Door Handle (No. 19)
on the outside of the door and use a
60mm screw from the inside to secure.
Pre drill hole rst to avoid splitting.
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
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw 60mm
screw
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
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