Mercia Garden Products 03VER0808-V2 Instruction manual

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03VER0808-V2
8x8 Vermont Summerhouse
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
MUSTpilot 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 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.
Aquatanundilutedcontains:boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueos mixture of sodium dioctyl
sulphosuccinat and alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.
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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, Hammer and a 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.
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
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.
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.

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11 Roof Support Bar - 28 x 28 x 2304mm
FS2828-2304
12 Eaves Frame - 28 x 28 x 1195mm QTY 4
FS2828-1195
13 Cover Trim - 12 x 40 x 1976mm QTY 4
S1240-1976
14 Fascia - 12 x 60 x 1333mm QTY 4
S1260-1333
15 Finial QTY 2
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
Rain Guard - 28 x 44 x 680mm QTY 2
RG2844-680
16
17
Butt Hinge QTY 14
PI-07-0066
18
Door Handle QTY 2
PI-07-0081
19
Barrel Bolt QTY 6
PI-07-0114
20
Turn Button QTY 2
PI-07-0034
21
Press Lock
PI-07-0162
22
“L” Bracket QTY 2
PI-07-0012
Nail Bag
23 Door strip- 12 x 60 x 1720mm QTY 2
S1260-1720
24 Door support framing - 28 x 28 x 2304mm
QTY 1
F2744-2304
03VER0808-V2
Overall Dimensions:
Length = 2411mm
Width = 2484mm
Height = 2569mm
Base Dimensions:
Length = 2350mm
Width = 2360mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Floor QTY 2
AI-03TAGF2360X1175-V1
Roof Sheet QTY 2
PI-03-0242
Master Door QTY 1
AI-03FGMD1720X475-V1
Slave Door QTY 1
AI-03FGD1720X475-V1
Side Door QTY 2
AI-03FGSD475X1720-V1
35mm Bolt QTY 4
50mm Screws QTY 70
40mm Screws QTY 38
30mm Screws QTY 44
30mm Black Screws QTY 2
25mm Screws QTY 76
10mm Screws QTY 38
Felt Tacks QTY 110
1
Door Panel QTY 1
AI-03VERDP2360X2015-V1
Window Panel Right QTY 1
AI-03VERWPR2310X2007-V1
2
Window Panel Left QTY 1
AI-03VERWPL2310X2007-V1
3
Back Panel QTY 1
AI-03VERBP2360X2015-V1
4
Gable Top QTY 2
AI-03VERGT2310X546-V1
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Step 2
Fix the master and slave door to
the attached side doors with
8x butt hinges, using 6x25mm
screws per hinge.
*Ensure the doors open freely,
folding back into the building
unrestricted.
48x25mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
25mm
screw
17 17
17 17
17 17
17 17
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Fix the hinge aps to
the inside of the doors.
Pre Assembly
Remove the transportation blocks from
the bottom and top of each panel
before beginning assembly
Step 1
Attach the side doors to the inside framing
of the door panel using 3x butt hinges per
door.
* Fix to the door using 3x25mm screws &
3x30mm screws to the framing per hinge,
ensure the doors open freely, folding
back into the building unrestricted.
18x25mm Screws
18x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
25mm
screw
30mm
screw
35mm
bolt
Step 3
Secure the barrel bolts to the top &
bottom of each side door and the
slave door using 6x10mm screws.
Attach the press lock 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 to the outside
of the master and slave door using
the 35mm bolts provided.
36x10mm Screws
4x25mm Screws
4x35mm Bolts
Pre drill
hole
10mm
screw
25mm
screw
19
18
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3
6
6
Step 4
Place the oor panels upside down
onto a rm and level base. Ensure
the base has suitable drainage, free
from areas where standing 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
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
2
4
Step 5
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws as shown in the
illustration.
Do not secure the building
to the oor until the roof
tted.
3x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 6
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws as shown in the
illustration.
Do not secure the building
to the oor until the roof
tted.
9x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk

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Step 8
Attach the “L” brackets to each
end of the ridge bar with
2x25mm screws per bracket.
*Ensure the brackets are ush
with the ends of the ridge bar.
Align the ridge bar between
the gables and secure to the
central uprights with 2x25mm
screws per bracket as shown in
the illustration.
8x25mm Screws
Step 7
Place the gable tops onto the window
panels, ensuring the boards interlock.
Secure in place using 4x50mm screws
per gable top, screwing in an alternating
pattern.
8x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
11
Pre drill
hole
25mm
screw
12
7
7
Step 9
Attach 2x eaves frames to
the long side of each roof
sheet, ensuring the frames
are ush to the edges,
securing in place with
3x30mm screws per frame.
Place each roof sheet onto
the building and x into
place using 12x40mm
screws per roof.
12x30mm Screws
24x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
40mm
screw
Step 10
Secure the building
to the oor using
36x50mm screws.
*Ensure to screw
through the framing
into the oor bearers.
36x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
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Step 14
Fix the rain guards above each
window, securing in place
using 2x50mm screws per
guard, ensuring to screw
through the framing.
4x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
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Step 11
Cut the felt 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
Felt
tacks
13
13
13
13
Step 12
Screw the cover trims to each
corner of the building with
3x30mm screws per trim.
12x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
15
14
14
Step 13
Attach the fascia’s and nial’s
to the the front and back of the
building using 12x40mm screws.
12x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4

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Step 16
Screw through the side panel exter-
nally in line with the 2 x 1 framing
using 1 x 70mm screw in either side
to secure the framing in place.
Screw through the front panel
externally with 4 x 70mm screws
equally spaced a part along the door
frame to secure the 2 x 1 framing to
the panel.
*Please ensure you pre-drill prior to
screwing into the panel to eliminate
the chances of the timber splitting.
Drill 3 x 6mm holes into the
2 x 1 framing in line with your
barrell bolts. These will act as
the catch for the barrell bolts at
the top of your door.
* Ensure the holes are drilled in
to the 2 x 1 framing attached in
step 15 as oppose to the door
frame.
A
70mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
24
AFTER
Step 15
Place the Door support bar (No. 24)
to the inside of the door panel as
displayed on the pictures.
This framing will meet at each side
panel as show in image 2.
The 44mm side of the framing should
sit against the inside of the door
panel, matching the width of the
door frame timber.
*Ensure that the framing is attached
in a straight line matching the line of
the top of the door frame.
*Please be aware this piece of fram-
ing may need to be adjusted to
length by customer in regards of
building tolerances. This piece of
framing should t tightly between
the two side panels.
Hand Saw BEFORE

Step 17
Attach the two turn buttons to the
slave door at the top and bottom
using 2x30mm black screws.
2x30mm Black Screws
*These turn buttons help to keep
your doors straight during high &
low levels of moisture content in
the air.
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Step 19
it is recomended that after the
construction, treatment and the
removal of the protective window
cover that sealant is used to
keep the building weather tight.
Step 18
Attach a strip to the hinged side of
the middle opening doors.
*These strips allow you to adjust the
doors allowing for moisture absorbtion
and reduction.
6x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
SILICONE
SEALANT
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
30mm
screw
23 23
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