Mercia Garden Products 05DTMBCH0304-V1 Instruction manual

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**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.
05DTMBCH0304-V1
DIP TREATED MATCHBOARD CHEST 3X4
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.
P 1
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
General Instructions

2
134
56 7
13 14 15
16 17
50mm Screw x 22
40mm Screw x 6 Felt Tacks x 46
30mm Screw x 26
30mm Black Screw x 23
P 2
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.
05DTMBCH0304-V1
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1285mm
Depth = 845mm
Height = 929mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1200mm
Depth = 730mm
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Nail Bag
There may be extra screws present in the nail bag
Lid QTY 1
AI-S11MBLID1285X845-V1
Left Gable QTY 1
AI-05S11MBPGL685X891-V1
Right Gable QTY 1
AI-05S11MBPGR685X891-V1
Floor QTY 1
AI-R11MBF1200X730-V1
Front Bottom Panel QTY 1
AI-S11MBPPTF384X1203-V1
Front Top Panel QTY 1
AI-S11MBPPTBF364X1203-V1
Back Panel QTY 1
AI-S11MBPPTF888X1203-V1
8
Block 28x28x140mm QTY 3
FS2828-140mm
9
Lid Support 28x28x600mm QTY 2
FS2828-600mm
10
Front Top Cover trims 12x40x364mm QTY 2
S1240-364mm
11
Front Bottom Cover trims 12x40x384mm QTY 2
S1240-384mm
12
Back Cover trims 12x40x889mm QTY 2
S1240-889mm
Hasp and Staple QTY 1
PI-07-0031
Turn Button QTY 2
PI-07-0034
3m Green Felt QTY 1
PI-01-0025
Flush Hinge QTY 2
PI-07-0023
Buttery Hinge QTY 2
PI-07-0004

P 3
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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.
4
Step 1
Parts needed- No. 4 QTY 1
Place the oor (No.4) on a rm and level
base. Ensure the base has suitable
drainage, free from areas where stand-
ing water can collect.
s
ide
ba
ck
a
7
2
Step 2
Parts needed- No. 2 QTY 1
-No. 7 QTY 1
Place the Left Gable (No.2) and the
Back Panel (No.7) onto the oor
Fix the Left Gable (No.2) to the Back
Panel (No.7) using 3x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof has been tted.
3x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Place the Right Gable (No.3) and the
Front Bottom Panel (No.5) onto the
oor.
Fix the Panels together at the corners
using 7x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof has been tted.
7x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
a
a
a
f
r
ont
s
i
de
5
3
Step 3
Parts needed- No. 3 QTY 1
-No. 5 QTY 1
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a

P 4
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Attach the Front Top Panel (No.6)
using buttery hinges (No.17), xing it
to the front bottom panel using
8x30mm Black Screws per hinge.
Attach the blocks (No.8) to the inside
of each corner of the top front panel
(No.6) using 2x40mm screws per block
Fix the turn buttons (No.14) onto the
blocks using 2x30mm Black Screws
4x40mm Screws
18x30mm Black Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Step 5
Parts needed- No. 6 QTY 1
-No. 8 QTY 2
-No. 14 QTY 2
-No. 17 QTY 2
30mm
screw
Step 6
Parts needed- No. 1 QTY 1
-No. 16 QTY 2
Fix the ush hinges (No.16) to the
inside of the framing of the Lid
(No.1) using 3x30mm screws per
hinge.
Ensure that the hinge is facing the
correct way, as detailed in the
illustration.
6x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
16
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 4
Secure the building to the oor using
10x50mm screws through the panel
framing through to the oor framing
below.
10x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
b
a
c
k
sid
e
bb
b
b
bb
b
Step 7
Place the Lid on top of the panels,
ensuring there is equal spacing on
each side and there is enough space to
open and close.
Screw the ush hinges into the back
panel using 3x40mm screws per hinge.
Ensure the screws are xed into the
back panel Framing
6x30mm Screws
1
17
17
8
8
6
14
16
16
16

P 5
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
Felt
tacks
Step 8
Parts needed- No. 15 QTY 1
Cut the felt (No.15) to 1385mm long
sheets and lay onto roof as shown in
diagram ensuring there is a 50mm
overhang on each side then nail the
felt tacks every 100mm
46xFelt Tacks
9
Step 9
Parts needed- No. 9 QTY 2
Fix the Lid support (No.9) to the inside
of each gable panel, using 1x50mm
screws. Before xing, ensure that the
support has space to move up and down
without aecting the lid.
*The lid support should only be xed
at one end so that it can colapse into
the unit to enable the to lid to close.
2x50mm screws
9
9
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
15
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a
b
Step 10
Parts needed- No. 8 QTY 1
-No. 13 QTY 1
Attach the Hasp (No.13) to the
lid as shown in the illustration
with 3x30mm Black Screws.
Attach the Staple (No.13) onto
the Block (No.8) using 2x30mm
Black Screws.
Place the xing block against the
Top front panel (No.6) and
ensure the hasp and staple line
up before xing. Fix in place
using 2x40mm Screws.
5x30mm Black Screws
2x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
40mm
screw
13
8
13

P 6
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Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 11
Parts needed-No. 10 QTY 2
-No. 11 QTY 2
-No. 12 QTY 2
Attach the front top and
bottom cover trims (No.10 and
No.11) to the sides of the front
panels using 2x30mm screws
per cover trim.
Attach the Back cover trims
(No.12) to the sides of the back
panel using 3x30mm per cover
trim.
14x30mm Screws
10
12
10
11
11
12
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

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