Mercia Garden Products 03DTSHRA0808FGC42TW-V1 Instruction manual

**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 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.
Measure
under the
head
Measure
overall
length
Screws & Nails Bolts To identify the
xings required
for each step use a
measuring tape.
03DTSHRA0808FGC42TW-V1
DIP TREATED SHIPLAP REVERSE APEX 8X8 FULLY GLAZED CONCERTINA 4, 2 TALL
WINDOWS- SUMMER HOUSE
2mm Drill bit
x2 Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All buildings 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 821215
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.
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 screw-
driver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer and a Drill with 2mm bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
LOCATION FOR YOUR GARDEN BUILDING
A minimum of 60cm should be left around the perimeter of your garden building to allow access for maintenance,
annual treatment and to allow air ow around the building.
Where possible you should avoid placing your garden building underneath large trees to prevent the tree causing
damage to the building.
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.
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 waterproof treat-
ment 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.
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.
For ease of assembly, you
will need a tape measure to
check dimensions of
components.
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General Instructions
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11 Ridge Bar - 28x28x2304mm
FS2828-2304mm
13 Cover Trim - 12x40x2043mm QTY 7
S1240-2043mm
14
Fascia - 12x60x1333mm QTY 4
S1260-1333mm
15 Door Strip - 12x60x1720mm QTY 2
S1260-1720mm
16 Door Support Framing - 27x44x2304mm QTY 1
F2744-2304mm
18
Finial QTY 2
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
Rain Guard - 28x44x680mm QTY 2
RG2844-680mm
19 20
Butt Hinge QTY 14
PI-07-0066
21
Door Handle QTY 2
PI-07-0081
22
Barrel Bolt QTY 6
PI-07-0114
23
Turn Button QTY 2
PI-07-0034
24
Press Lock
PI-07-0162
25
“L” Bracket QTY 2
PI-07-0012
Felt
PI-01-0016
26
17 Panel Framing - 28x28x1180mm QTY 4
FS2828-1180mm
12 Floor Block - 28x28x400mm QTY 8
F2828-400mm
Floor QTY 4
AI-R11MBF1175X1175-V1
Roof Sheet QTY 2
AI-S11MBOHAR2390X1356-V1
Door Panel QTY 1
AI-03S11SHFCD2360X2015-V1
Window Panel QTY 2
AI-03S11SH1TFWC687X2007-V1
Side Panel QTY 2
AI-S11SHPPTOV1623X2007-V1
Back Panel QTY 2
AI-S11SHPP1180X2015-V1
5
Gable Top QTY 2
AI-S11SHAGT2310X559-V1
8
Master Door QTY 1
AI-STDFGMD475X1715-V1
9
Secondary Door QTY 1
AI-STDFGSD475X1715-V1
10
Plain Door QTY 2
AI-STDFGPD475X1715-V1
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2438mm
Depth = 2488mm
Height = 2670mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2350mm
Depth = 2350mm
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN

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Nail Bag
There may be extra screws present in the nail bag
35mm Bolt QTY 4
50mm Screws QTY 91
40mm Screws QTY 30
30mm Screws QTY 79
25mm Screws QTY 78
10mm Screws QTY 36
Felt Tacks QTY 110
60mm Screws QTY 16
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.
10
10
19
Pre drill
hole
25mm
screw
30mm
screw
Lay the Door Panel (No.1) on a at
surface framing facing upwards. Attach
the plain doors (No.10) to the inside
framing of the door panel (No.1) using
3x butt hinges (No.19).
*Fix the hinges to the inside of the door
panel.
Fix to the door using 3x25mm screws &
3x30mm screws to the framing per
hinge, ensure the doors open freely,
folding back into the building unrestrict-
ed.
18x25mm Screws
18x30mm Screws
Step 1
Parts Needed - No.1 QTY 1
- No.10 QTY 2
- No.19 QTY 6
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
1
8
9
Pre drill
hole
25mm
screw
19 19
19 19
19 19
19 19
Turn the door panel (No.1) over so the
framing is on the at surface. Fix the
master (No.8) and secondary door
(No.9) to the attached plain doors
with butt hinges (No.19) , using
6x25mm screws per hinge.
*Ensure the doors open freely,
folding back into the building
unrestricted.
48x25mm Screws
Step 2
Parts Needed - No.8 QTY 1
- No.9 QTY 1
- No.19 QTY 8
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Internal
External

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Step 3
Parts Needed - No.20 QTY 2
- No.21 QTY 6
- No.24 QTY 1
35mm
bolt
Pre drill
hole
10mm
screw
25mm
screw
21
20
24
Secure the barrel bolts (No.21) to the top &
bottom of each side door and the secondary door
using 6x10mm screws.
Attach the press lock (No.24) to the master door
with 4x25mm screws, aligning the barrel with the
key hole.
*Ensure the key turns and locks properly before
xing to the door.
Fix the door handles (No.20) to the outside of the
master and secondary door using the 35mm bolts
provided.
36x10mm Screws
4x25mm Screws
4x35mm Bolts
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
7
3
3
7
Fix the Window Panel (No.7) and
Side Panel (No.3) together by
screwing through the framing
using 6x50mm screws.
Ensure to stagger screws to avoid
colliding.
Repeat this with the second
Window and Side panel but the
opposite way round, as shown in
the diagram.
12x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 4
Parts Needed - No.3 QTY 2
- No.7 QTY 2
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Secure the oor (No. 6) to the
Floor Blocks (No.12) using 8x30mm
screws per oor.
Repeat this for one other oor panel
16x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 5
Parts Needed - No.6 QTY 2
- No.12 QTY 8
12
6
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
12
6
6
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 6
Parts Needed - No.6 QTY 2
Secure the oor (No. 6) to the
assembly from Step 5, using 8x30mm
screws per oor.
Repeat this to create two assembled oors
16x30mm Screws
6
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

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For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
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 screw-
driver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer and a Drill with 2mm bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
LOCATION FOR YOUR GARDEN BUILDING
A minimum of 60cm should be left around the perimeter of your garden building to allow access for maintenance,
annual treatment and to allow air ow around the building.
Where possible you should avoid placing your garden building underneath large trees to prevent the tree causing
damage to the building.
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.
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 waterproof treat-
ment 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.
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.
Place the assembled oor panels
(No.6) upside down onto a rm and
level base. Ensure the base has suitable
drainage, free from areas where stand-
ing water can collect.
Secure the oors together using
8x50mm screws through the oor
bearers in an alternating pattern.
Once xed together turn the oor back
the right way up.
8x50mm Screws
Step 7 IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
4
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Fix the Back panels (No.4) side by
side using 3x50mm screws, x the
corners or the back panel (No.4)
and the Side Panel (No.3)
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof tted.
6x50mm Screws
43
7
Step 8
Parts Needed - No.3 QTY 1
- No.4 QTY 2
- No.7 QTY 1
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Fix the side panels (No. 3 and
No.7) and the door panels (No.1)
corners with 50mm screws as
shown in the illustration.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof tted.
9x50mm Screws
Step 9
Parts Needed - No.1 QTY 1
- No.3 QTY 1
- No.7 QTY 1
1
3
7
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Place the gable tops (No.5) onto the
window panels, ensuring the boards
interlock.
Secure in place using 4x50mm screws
per gable top (No.5), screwing in an
alternating pattern.
8x50mm Screws
Step 10
Parts Needed - No.5 QTY 2
- 5
5
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

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Pre drill
hole
25mm
screw
Attach the “L” brackets (No.25) to
each end of the ridge bar (No.11)
with 2x25mm screws per bracket.
*Ensure the brackets are ush with
the ends of the ridge bar.
Align the ridge bar (No.11) between
the gables and secure to the central
uprights with 2x25mm screws per
bracket (No.25) as shown in the
illustration.
8x25mm Screws
Step 11
Parts Needed - No.11 QTY 1
- No.25 QTY 2
11
25
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 12
Parts Needed - No.17 QTY 4
Place the panel framing (No.17) along
the top of the panels at the front and
back of the building and secure using
2x50mm screws per framing piece.
8x50mm Screws
17
17
17
17
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
17
Step 13
Parts needed - No 2 QTY 2
60mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
2
2
Place the Roof Panel (No. 2) on top of the build-
ing making sure the framing in the roof panels
sits rmly within the Gables (No. 5) and on top of
the Ridge Bar (No. 11).
**Make sure that you have got the roof panels
the correct way round with the recess at the
top of the apex as shown in the diagram.**
From the top, x directly through the roof panels
(No. 2) into the ridge bar (No. 11) below using
5x60mm screws per roof panel.
It is essential that the ridge bar (No. 11) and roof
panels (No. 2) framing pull together when xed
with 60mm screws. You may require another
person pushing the ridge bar (No. 11) up from
below to achieve this.
HINT - Follow the nailing line of the framing on
the roof panel so that you are more likely to x
into the ridge bar below.
10x60mm Screws
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
2
2

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Pre drill
hole
Step 14
2
2
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
40mm
screw
Use 40mm screws to x the roof (No. 2)
down the sides, front and back of the
building.
Be sure that the screws attach into the
framing below.
18x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Secure the building internally to
the oor using 9x50mm screws
each side.
*Ensure to screw through the
framing into the oor bearers.
36x50mm Screws
Step 15 IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
26
12
3
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
Felt
tacks
Cut the felt (No.26) into 3 strips of
2500mm length and place onto the roof,
as shown in the illustration.
*Ensure there is approximately 50mm
overhang of felt around all sides of the
building.
Fix into place using 110x felt tacks at
100mm intervals.
110x Felt Tacks
Step 16
Parts Needed - No.26 QTY 1

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13
13
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Screw the cover trims (No.13)
to each corner of the building
and across the joins of the
panels with 3x30mm screws
per trim.
21x30mm Screws
13
13
13
Step 17
Parts Needed - No.13 QTY 7
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
14
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Attach the fascia’s (No.14) and
nial’s (No.18) to the the sides
of the building using 12x40mm
screws.
12x40mm Screws
14
18
14
18
14
Step 18
Parts Needed - No.14 QTY 4
- No.18 QTY 2
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Place the Door support bar (No. 16)
to the inside of the door panel as
displayed on the pictures. The
44mm side of the framing should
sit against the inside of the door
panel.
This framing will meet at each side
panel as show in the image, and
should be level with the door panel
framing.
Secure the framing using 4x60mm
screws externally through the front
panel, and a futher 2x60mm screws
through the side panels and into
either end of the framing.
6x60mm Screws
Step 19
Parts Needed - No.16 QTY 1
Pre drill
hole
60mm
screw
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
16
16
Drill 3x6mm holes into the framing in
line with the barrel bolts, these will
act as the catch for the barrell bolts.
*You will need to unsecure the barrell
bolts at this point.
Step 20

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23
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Fix the rain guards (No.23) above
each window, securing in place
using 2x50mm screws per guard,
ensuring to screw through the
framing.
4x50mm Screws
Step 21
Parts Needed - No.23 QTY 2
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Secondary Door
Locking Door
Attach the two turn buttons (No.22) to the
secondary door at the top and bottom using
2x30mm screws.
*These turn buttons help to keep your doors
straight during high & low levels of moisture
content in the air.
2x30mm Screws
22
Step 22
Parts Needed - No.22 QTY 2
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
15 15
Attach a strip (No.15) to the hinged side of
the Master and Secondary doors. Each strip
should overlap onto the plain doors to ensure
the gap is covered.
*These strips allow you to adjust the doors
allowing for moisture absorption and
reduction.
6x30mm Screws
Step 23
Parts Needed - No.15 QTY 2
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Please be aware you may need to adjust the doors once the building is fully constructed.
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.

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AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back
SILICONE
SEALANT