Mercia Garden Products 03VER1008-V2 Instruction manual

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03VER1008-V2
10x8 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 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.
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.
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.

1 2 3 4 5
6
7
89
50mm Screw QTY 105
40mm Screw QTY 20
Felt Tacks QTY 132
25mm Screw QTY 72
30mm Screw QTY 147
70mm Screw QTY 6
35mm Bolt QTY 4
10mm Screw QTY 36
30mm Black Screw QTY 2
Nail Bag
28 Door strip- 12x60x720mm QTY 2
S1260-1720
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10 11
12
13
29
14
15
20 Butt Hinge QTY 14
PI-07-0066
Door Handle QTY 2
PI-07-0081
Turn Button QTY 2
PI-07-0034
“L” Bracket QTY 2
PI-07-0012
21
22
23
24
Press Lock
PI-07-0162
25 Barrel Bolt QTY 6
PI-07-0114
26
“U” Channel
PI-07-0013
Roof Support Block - 27x44x140mm QTY 6
F2744-160
27
Fix the hinge aps to
the inside of the doors.
03VER1008-V2
Overall Dimensions:
Length = 3028mm
Width = 2484mm
Height = 2569mm
Base Dimensions:
Length = 2974mm
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
Door Panel
AI-03VERDP2360X2015-V1
Sml Panel QTY 2
AI-03VERSMP310X2015-V1
Window Panel Right
AI-03VERWPR2310X2007-V1
Window Panel Left
AI-03VERWPR2310X2007-V1
Back Panel QTY 2
AI-03VERBP1490X2015-V1
Gable Top
QTY 2
AI-03VERGT2310X546-V1
Floor QTY 2
AI-01TAGF2360X1487-V1
Roof Sheet
QTY 4
PI-03-0290
Master Door
AI-03FGMD1720X475-V1
Slave Door
AI-03FGD1720X475-V1
Side Door QTY 2
AI-03FGSD475X1720-V1
Ridge Bar - 27x70x1462mm QTY 2
F2770-1462
Eaves Frame - 28x28x1001mm QTY 6
FS2828-1001
Door Support Bar - 27x44x2924mm QTY 1
F2744-2924
Roof Support Bar - 27x44x1262mm QTY 6
F2744-1302
Roof Support Brace - 27x44x450mm QTY 3
F2744-490
16 Cover Trim - 12x40x1976mm QTY 7
S1240-1976
17 Fascia - 12x60x1333mm QTY 4
S1260-1333
18 Finial QTY 2
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
19 Rain Guard - 28x44x680mm QTY 2
RG2844-680
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
11
11
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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
35mm
bolt
25
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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
24
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
7
7
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 5
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws as shown in the
illustration.
Do not secure the building
to the oor until the roof
is tted.
3x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
5
3
910
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20 20
20 20
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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 6
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws as shown in the
illustration.
Do not secure the building
to the oor until the roof
is tted.
9x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 7
Fix the corners with 50mm
screws as shown in the
illustration.
Do not secure the building
to the oor until the roof
is tted.
9x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
5
4
Step 8
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
Step 9
Connect the ridge bars together
with the metal “U” channel, using
10x30mm screws.
Attach the “L” brackets to each end
of the bunk support with 2x30mm
screws per bracket.
*Ensure the bracket are ush with
the ends of the ridge bar.
14x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
26
22
22
12
12
1
2
2
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Step 10
Align the ridge bar between the
gables and secure to the central
uprights with 2x30mm screws
per bracket, as shown in the
illustration.
*Ensure the ridge bar is ush with
the top framing of the gable tops.
4x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 11
Place the roof support bars against
the ridge bar and the building, making
sure to align the roof support bars with
the upright framing on the door panel
and the back panel.
Secure the bars into the ridge bar with
1x50mm screw per bar, screwing
at an angle as shown in the illustration.
*Ensure to stagger the screws so as
not to hit one screw with another.
2x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 12
Fix the roof support blocks centrally
to the back and door panel upright
framing with 2x50mm screws per
block.
*Ensure the roof support bars meet
the blocks and are level with the
gables.
Secure the roof support bar to the
block using 1x50mm screw,
screwing down through the bar into
the block as shown in the illustration.
6x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 13
Secure the roof support brace
between the roof support bars
using 2x40mm screws.
2x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
22
14
14
27
15

Step 17
Cut the felt into 3 strips of
3100mm length and place
onto the roof, as shown in
the illustration.
Fix the sheets into place
using 132x felt tacks
approximately 100mm
apart.
Felt
tacks
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Step 14
Repeat Steps 11, 12 & 13 to
nish building the roof support.
4x40mm Screws
16x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw 50mm
screw
13
8
Step 15
Place the rst roof sheet on to
the building, securing in place
with 11x30mm screws.
Fix the rst eaves frame
onto the roof sheet,
seceuring with 3x30mm
screws.
Fix the remaining roof sheets to
the building using 11x30mm
screws per sheet.
Fix the next eaves frame
to the roof with 3x30mm
screws.
Secure the remaining eaves
frame to the center using
6x30mm screws.
64x30mm Screws
c
c
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
*Repeat this process for both sides of the building, ensuring
the roof sheets are ush to the top of the building and sit
tight together.
Step 16
Secure the building to
the oor using 38x50mm
screws.
*Ensure to screw through the
framing into the oor bearers.
38x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
13
13

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17
18
18
17
17
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16
16
16
16
16
16
Step 18
Attach the cover trims to each
corner of the building and
across each joint between
the xed panels, using 3x30mm
screws per cover trim.
21x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 19
Fix the fascias and nials
to the front and back of
the building using
12x40mm screws.
12x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Step 20
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
40mm
screw
16
Step 21
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

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29
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Step 22
Place the Door support Bar(No.29)
to the inside of the door panel as
displayed in 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
attched in a straight line match-
ing the line of the top of the door
frame.
*Please be aware this piece of
framing 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.
Step 23
Screw through the side panel exter-
nally in line with the 2 x 1 framing
using 2 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.
6x70mm screws
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
Hand Saw
Pre drill
hole
BEFORE AFTER

It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefully peel
covering back
SILICONE
SEALANT
Step 25
it is recommended that after the
construction, treatment and the
removal of the protective window
cover that sealant is used to
keep the building weather tight.
30mm
screw
28 28
Step 24
Attach a strip to the hinged side of
the middle opening doors.
*These strips allow you to adjust the
doors allowing for moisture absorption
and reduction.
6x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
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