Mercia Garden Products Groundsman Instruction manual

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01GRO1008DD-V3
10x8 Groundsman
2mm Drill bit
x2 Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All building’s 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 880514
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
CAUTION
Every effort 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.
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
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 affected 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.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to protect
the product during transit and for upto 3 months against mould. To validate your
guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated
with a wood preserver within the first three months of assembly and thereafter in
accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure
the product is placed on a suitable base.
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 firm 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
off for water. It is also recommended that the floor be at least 25mm above the
surrounding ground level to avoid flooding.
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 instruction pages for your specific product code
**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 finish 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.

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Door Gable
AI-GRO1008DD-V2DG
Window Gable
AI-01GRO1008DD-V2WG
Window Side QTY 2
AI-01GRO1008DD-V2WS
Plain Side QTY 2
AI-01GRO1008DD-V2PS
Floor QTY 2
AI-01GRO1008DD-V2F
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Door
AI-01-21ZB675X1720-V1
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Roof Panel QTY 2
AI-01GRO1008DD-V2RP
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Opening Window QTY 2
AI-01OW-V1
Bunk Support - 2920mm
F4458-2920mm
Roof Block - 793mm QTY 2
F4458-793mm
Fascia - 1480mm QTY 4
S1295-1480mm
Window Trim - 1000mm QTY 2
S1240-1000mm
Cover Trim - 1640mm QTY 6
S1256-1640mm
Door Trim - 1443mm
S1245-1443mm
Door Trim - 1722mm QTY 2
S1245-1722mm
Fascia Block - 120mm QTY 4
S1244-120mm
Finial QTY 2
Butt Hinge
PI-07-0066
QTY 4
T-Hinge
PI-07-0021
QTY 6
Tower Bolt
PI-07-0030
Casement Stay
PI-07-0005
QTY 2
“L” Bracket
PI-07-0012
QTY 2
Bolt Block
120mm
50mm Screw x88
40mm Screw x32
Felt Tacks x180
20mm Screw x14
30mm Screw x100
16mm Screw x14
Nail Bag
Cloaking strip - 1670mm
F2744-1670mm
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Overall Dimensions:
Length = 3147mm
Width = 1969mm
Height = 2094mm
Base Dimensions:
Length = 3044mm
Width = 1851mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
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Hasp & Staple
PI-07-0191
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
40mm
screw
Step 1
Remove transportation blocks
from the bottom of each panel
before assembling the building.
Pre-Assembly
Fix the door strips ontop the
front of the door gable using
4x40mm screws per strip.
The frames should sit 13mm
from the door aperture.
Attach the doors to the
building using the
T-hinges and 7x30mm
screws per hinge.
42x30mm Screws
12x40mm Screws
13mm
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*Tip: build the roof support
“Step 5” by lining the
components against the
back of the door gable.

Step 2
Place the floor panels
onto a firm & level base,
ensure the base has
suitable drainage free
from areas where
standing water can
collect.
Secure the floors
together using 10x50mm
screws fixing in an
alternating pattern.
10x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 3
Place the plain
gable and the
window panels
onto the floor
and secure using
6x50mm screws.
bDO NOT secure
the building to
the floor until the
roof is fixed in
place.
6x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
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3
* Window panels can
be placed on either
side of the building.
Using the same method outlined
in Step 3, fix the plain sides & the
door gable using 12x50mm
screws.
DO NOT secure the building to
the floor until the roof is
fixed in place.
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Step 4
12x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 5
Fix the roof panels to the
building. Ensure the framing
fits into the slot at the top
of the gables.
Secure in place using 12x30mm
screws per roof panel.
24x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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Step 6
Now That the roof is fixed
secure the building to the
floor with 24x50mm screws.
* Ensure to screw in alignment
with the floor bearers.
24x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Felt
tacks
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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Step 7
Cut the felt into 3 sheets and
lay onto the roof as shown in
the diagram ensuring there is
50mm overhang around the
sides.
Fix using 180x felt tacks at
100mm intervals.
180x Felt Tacks
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Step 8
Attach the cover trims to the
building using 3x40mm
screws per strip.
18x40mm Screws
* Felt measurement: 3250mm
HANDLE
WITH CARE
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Step 9
Fix the fascia blocks to roof using
2x30mm screws per block.
Ensure the blocks are flush to the
edge of the roof.
Attach the fascia’s and finial’s to
the front and back of the building
with 12x30mm screws.
20x30mm Screws
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17
12
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18

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Step 11
Attach the bolt block to the
top of the slave door with
2x30mm screws.
Align the tower bolts onto
the block and fix using
6x30mm screws.
8x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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Opening Window
Fixed Window
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Pre drill
hole
16mm
screw
30mm
screw
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Step 10
To fix the lock in place. Screw the Staple
to the Door Gable or Slave door.
Making sure the Hasp is in line with
the staple and screw into the Door or
Master door.
To lock the Door, place the Hasp over the
Staple and twist into the lock position as
shown.
8x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 12
Opening Window
Place the window strip 11mm
over the window opening and
fix in place with 3x30mm
screws per strip.
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6x30mm Screws
If you would like the windows
to be opening use the butt
hinges to attach the window to
the strip. Fix the hinges to the
strip using 30mm screws and
16mm to fit the hinges to the
window frame.
12x16mm Screws
12x30mm Screws
Fixed Window
If you would like the windows
to be fixed instead of
opening, secure the window
to panel using 4x30mm screws
per window.
8x30mm Screws
30mm
Screws
16mm
screws

Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw 50mm
screw
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
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Step 14
Line the ridge bar centrally
between the roofs, support
with the roof block at each
gable end, fixing in place
using 5x50mm screws per
block.
secure the bunk support
with the “L”brackets at
each end, fitting them
into place using 4x30mm
screws per “L” bracket.
8x30mm Screws
10x50mm Screws
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Step 13
Fix the casement stay to the
window and then align the
fixings to the window panel
framing. Ensure the casement
stay fits onto the fixings when
closed before securing in
place.
12x20mm Screws