Mercia Garden Products 0644AXNE0503HGDD2MW-V1 Instruction manual

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0644AXNE0503HGDD2MW-V1
44MM LOG CABIN, APEX NO EXTRAS, 5M X 3M, HALF GLAZED DOUBLE DOORS, TWO MEDIUM WINDOWS.
2mm Drill bit
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.
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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 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.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and base are going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access (60cm) 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 your specic product code
For ease of assembly use a
rubber mallet to t the log
boards. Do NOT use a heavy
hammer.
Ensure to measure and check before cutting
boards.
It is advisable to use a hand
saw when cutting roof and
oor boards.
Measure
under the
head
Measure
overall
length
Screws & Nails Bolts To identify the
xings required
for each step use a
measuring tape.
To ensure log boards are even, use a spirit
level to check each layer has been installed
correctly.

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0644AXNE0503HGDD2MW-V1
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 5148mm
Depth = 4134mm
Height = 2869mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 4818mm
Depth = 2814mm
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Window Contents
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1
3
4
Window QTY 2
AI-06LOGDGMW684X1462-V3
5
Window Frame Left Upright - 71x70x1630mm QTY 2
AI-0644LOGMWUFL-V3
Window Frame Right Upright - 71x70x1630mm QTY 2
AI-0644LOGMWUFR-V3
Window Frame Top - 84x125x805mm QTY 2
AI-0644LOGWTF-V3
Window Frame Bottom - 71x70x805mm QTY 2
AI-0644LOGWBF-V3
Rain Guard QTY 2
RG2844-710 (28x44x710mm)
8
Casement Stay QTY 2
PI-07-0187
Flag Hinge QTY 4
PI-07-0211
Double Door Contents
10
9
11
12
Adjustable Hinge QTY 6 PI-07-0209
Master Door QTY 1
(Morticed for lock)
AI-06LOGDGMD750X1900-V3
13
14
15
17
17a 17c
18 19 20 21
Secondary Door QTY 1
AI-06LOGDGSD750X1900-V3
Door Frame Left Upright - 71x70x2065mm QTY 1
AI-0644LOGDUFL-V3
Door Frame Right Upright - 71x70x2065mm QTY 1
AI-0644LOGDUFR-V3
Door Frame Top - 84x125x1632mm QTY 1
AI-0644LOGDDTF-V3
Door Frame Bottom - 71x70x1508mm QTY 1
AI-0644LOGDDBF-V3
Door Strip - 16x60x1880mm QTY 1
S1660-1880mm
16
Rain Guard QTY 1
RG2844-1520 (28x44x1520mm)
17b
Mortice Lock
QTY 1
PI-07-0017
Key Plate
QTY 1
PI-07-0017
Handles (Pair)
QTY 1
PI-07-0188
Tower Bolt
QTY 2
PI-07-0114
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Gable QTY 2
AI-0644AXNE0503HGDD2MW-G-V1
Starter Board - 44x66x5000mm QTY 2
LB44RT66-A-5000
Log Board - 44x120x2996mm QTY 38
LB44-A-2996
Log Board - 44x120x1715mm QTY 8
LB44-B-1715
Log Board - 44x120x482mm QTY 28
LB44-B-482
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31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
Log Board - 44x120x482mm QTY 28
LB44-C-482
Log Board - 44x120x5000mm QTY 19
LB44-A-5000
Log Board - 44x120x3396mm QTY 2
LB44-AE-3396
Roof Board - 16x121x2628mm QTY 64
MB16-2628
Floor Board - 16x121x2724mm QTY 44
MB16-2724
Bearer - 44x58x2814mm QTY 4
F4458-2814-PT
Bearer - 44x58x2293mm QTY 20
F4458-2293-PT
Purlin - 45x120x3396mm QTY 5
F45120-AE-3396
Eaves Frame - 27x44x1698mm QTY 4
F2744-1698
Fascia - 16x120x2653mm QTY 4
S16120-G-2653
Fascia - 16x120x1713mm QTY 4
S16120-1713
Log Board - 44x120x5000mm QTY 1
LB44-AD-5000
30
Felt
41
Storm Brace - 27x44x2000mm QTY 8
F2744-2000
39
40 Closure Trim - 16x28x2400mm (approx length) QTY 15
S1628-2400
Roof Spacers QTY 5
PI-07-0208 (20x100x2mm)
42
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Nail Bag
There may be extra screws present in the nail bag
Felt Tacks x 300
70mm Screw x 130
40mm Screw x 680
30mm Screw x 188
90mm Bolt Set x 16
80mm Screw x 24

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Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
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Pre-assembly
*Please note:
Each board interlocks at either end in a staggered pattern.
Before securing ensure that the boards are tted properly in their respective
tongues and grooves.
Step 1
Parts Needed - No. 33 QTY 2
No. 34 QTY 2
Lay the bearers (No’s. 33 & 34) onto a
rm and level surface
(free from areas where standing
water can collect) as shown in the
illustration.
Fix the bearers together at each
corner with 2 screws per corner
using 8x70mm screws,
ensuring the bearer is ush.
Once fully assembled, ensure the
bearers are square by measuring
from corner to corner as illustrated,
making sure the measurements are
equal.
If the bearers are not aligned equally,
unscrew, adjust and re-align
accordingly.
8x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
33
34
33
34
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Step 2
Parts Needed - No. 34 QTY 8
Following the same method,
arrange the remaining bearers
(No. 34) inside the assembled
frame.
*Ensure there is an equal amount
of space between each frame.
Secure each of the frames in place
using 2x70mm screws for each side
of the bearer, ensuring the bearers
remain level.
32x70mm Screws
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
33
34
34
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Step 3
Parts needed - No. 33 QTY 2
No. 34 QTY 10
Following the same method
outlined in Step 1 & 2, build
the other base section.
*Ensure there is an equal
amount of space between
each frame.
Secure the base sections
together using 9x70mm
screws, ensuring to x in an
alternating pattern so as not to
collide screws.
49x70mm Screws
33
34
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

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Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Step 4
Parts Needed - No. 23 QTY 2
No. 24 QTY 2
Place the starter boards (No. 23) on to the assembled base frame along the
longest sides and place the rst two log boards (No. 24) in the notch as
shown.
Ensure the boards sit square on the base using the same method used in
Step 1. Measure corner to corner, making sure the measurements are equal.
Once the boards are square, lift up the log boards (No. 24) and x the starter
boards in place.
Fix each of the starter boards to the frame by screwing through the notch
into the frame as shown in the illustration.
4x70mm Screws
24
23
23
24
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
24
24
25
25
28
Step 5
Parts needed - No. 24 QTY 8
No. 25 QTY 8
No. 28 QTY 4
Following the method shown in the
illustration, lay the rst 6 boards
(No’s. 24, 25 & 28)
Start by placing the front and back
boards, interlocking them with the
side boards. Then place the next side
boards, interlocking with the front
and back boards. Continue this
method until you have placed 6
boards o of the starter boards on
each side, as shown in the
illustration.
This will create your rst level.
*Ensure that the boards are level
and ush with each other as you lay
each one.
Rubber Mallet
may be required
to t parts.

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Step 6
Parts Needed - No. 11 QTY 1
No. 12 QTY 1
No. 13 QTY 1
No. 14 QTY 1
Arrange the left, right, top & bottom door
frames (No’s. 11, 12, 13 & 14) onto a level
surface. Secure the top and bottom frames to
the uprights using 2x80mm screw per corner,
ensuring the screws do NOT protrude through
the front of the door framing.
8x80mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
80mm
screw
13
14
11
12
IMPORTANT : Pre-drill before xing screws.
The internal lip of the door
frame should be positioned on
the inside of the building.
14 12
17a
9
10
17
17b
a
b
IMPORTANT : Pre-drill before xing screws.
Secondary Door Master Door
Step 7
Parts Needed - No. 9 QTY 1
No. 10 QTY 1
No. 17 QTY 6
The Adjustable Door Hinge (No.17)
comes in three parts.
Fasten No. 17a into 17b as shown in the
illustration.
Place the master and secondary
doors (No’s 9 & 10) onto a at surface and x
the Adjustable door hinge (No.17c) to the
doors using 3x30mm screws per hinge.
Fix 3 x Adjustable Door Hinges (No. 17a &
b) into position onto the door frame using
4x30mm screws per hinge.
*Ensure the hinges are tted to the exter-
nal of the door frame so the doors open
outwards from the log cabin.
Locate the doors into the hinges ensuring
there is equal spacing on each side between
the doors and door frame, and that the
doors open & close freely without restric-
tion.
It is important to t the doors within the
frames at this stage so that you can establish
the position of the hinges. The hinges come
in three parts. Remove the doors from the
frame after tting.
**Ensure to screw into the framing and not
into the channel.
42x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
a
b

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Step 8
To adjust and align your doors:
1. Lift up the doors to separate the two parts of the
hinge.
2. Turn the rotating barrel (No.17a) in / out to move
the postion of the doors either in or away from each
other.
3. You can then place the door(s) back on to the
hinge and check whether they require more / less
adjustments, if further adjustments are required
repeat number 2.
17a
Step 9
Once you have laid 4 log boards (o of the starter) up
the door section, slide the assembled door frame
over the boards resting the frame on top of the starter
board (If you have not yet assembled the door frame
refer to step 6)
*Please note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may dier from your choice in
product (regarding door position). Nevertheless the
process of tting the door frame is the same.
Step 10
Parts needed - No. 24 QTY 14
No. 26 QTY 14
No. 27 QTY 14
No. 28 QTY 7
Following the method shown
in the illustration, lay the next 6
boards (No’s. 24, 26, 27 & 28) onto
the assembly to create your second
level.
*Ensure that the boards are level
and ush with each other as you
lay each one. 28
24
24
27
27
26
26
Rubber Mallet
may be required
to t parts.
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2
4
IMPORTANT : Pre-drill before xing screws.
Step 11
Parts Needed - No. 2 QTY 2
No. 3 QTY 2
No. 4 QTY 2
No. 5 QTY 2
Arrange the left, right, top & bottom window
frames (No’s. 2, 3, 4,& 5) onto a rm and level
surface. Secure the top and bottom frames to
the uprights using 2x80mm screw per corner,
ensuring the screws do NOT protrude through
the front of the window framing.
Repeat the instructions above to create two
window frames.
16x80mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
80mm
screw 5
3
53
The internal lip of the window
frame should be positioned on
the inside of the building.
IMPORTANT : Pre-drill before xing screws.
1
7
7
7
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 12
Parts Needed - No. 1 QTY 2
No. 7 QTY 4
Position the window (No. 1) so that it
sits centrally within the window frame.
Fix the female part of the ag hinge
(No. 7) to the window using 4x30mm
screws, attach the male part of the ag
hinge (No. 7) to the window frame
using 4x30mm screws ensuring that
the window can open and close freely.
*Ensure to attach the hinge to the
horizontal frame of the window*
Repeat this method for both windows
**It is important to t the windows
within the frame at this stage so
that you can establish the position
of the hinges. The hinges come in
two parts. Remove the window from
the frame after tting.
32x30mm Screws
Step 13
Once you have laid the second level of
boards onto the log cabin slide the
window(s) between the smaller boards
and rest on to the longer board (If you
have not yet assembled the window
frames refer to step 11)
*Ensure the boards are level with
each end.
*Please note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may dier from
your choice in product (regarding
window position).
Nevertheless the process of tting
the window is the same
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Step 14
Parts needed - No. 24 QTY 14
No. 26 QTY 14
No. 27 QTY 14
No. 28 QTY 7
Following the method shown in
the illustration, lay the remaining
boards (No. 24, 26, 27, & 28)
onto the assembly to bring the
board level to the top of the
window and door frames.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each other
as you lay each one.
28
24
24
27
26
26
Rubber Mallet
may be required
to t parts.
27
28
29 30
Step 15
Parts needed - No. 28 QTY 1
No. 29 QTY 2
No. 30 QTY 1
Following the method shown in
the illustration, lay next boards
(No. 28 & 30)onto the front and
back of the log cabin. Once in
position place the last 2 log
boards (No.29) onto the plain
sides, xing into position by
screwing through the notches as
shown in the illustration.
*Ensure that the boards are level
and ush with each other as you
lay each one.
4x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
29
IMPORTANT : Pre-drill before xing screws.
Rubber Mallet
may be required
to t parts.
22
22
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Step 16
Parts needed - No. 22 QTY 2
Place the gable tops (No. 22)
onto the log cabin. Fix into
position by screwing through
the notches as shown in the
illustration.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each other
as you lay each one.
4x70mm Screws
Rubber Mallet
may be required
to t parts.
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Step 17
Parts needed - No. 35 QTY 5
Align the Roof Purlin(s) (No. 35)
into the cut out slots on each gable top
ensuring each purlin interlocks the
boards.
Secure the purlins at each end
by screwing through the bars into the
boards (ensure to pre-drill to avoid the
boards splitting) using 4x70mm screws
per purlin.
*Please note: The gable shown is for
illustrative purposes and may dier in
width from your choice in product.
Nevertheless, despite any dierences the
process of xing the purlins is the same.
20x70mm Screws
35
a
b
a
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
35
Rubber Mallet
may be required
to t parts.
35
b
35
35
35
35
IMPORTANT : Pre-drill before xing screws. Step 18
Parts needed - No. 31 QTY 64
Place the rst two roof board’s
(No. 31) onto the log cabin on each side,
making sure the boards are ush to the
end of the roof purlin. Once in position x
to each purlin using 4x40mm screws.
Ensure the roof boards are not laid too
close together, use the spacers (No. 42)
provided to create a 2mm gap. Adjusting
the spacing between the boards allows
the wood to swell in damp weather.
Continue adding the roof boards along
the roof, xing each one into position
using 4x40mm screws, making sure that
each board is interlocked, ush at the
bottom & meet at the top of the apex.
You have been provided with 64 roof boards
however, you may only need to use 62.
*Ensure the roof boards meet at the top
of the apex and leave an overhang at the
bottom.
The last board on each side will
overhang past the ends of the purlins;
Using a straight edge and a pencil mark
out a line as a guide.
Cut along the pencil mark and remove the
excess. Place the cut down board’s back
onto the roof and secure into place using
4x40mm screws per board.
*Please Note: This image is for illustrative
purposes and may dier from your choice in
product. Nevertheless the process of cutting
and tting the last roof boards is
the same.
256x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
a
b
23b 31
31
31
IMPORTANT : Pre-drill before xing screws.
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