Mercia Garden Products POPPY PLAYHOUSE Instruction manual

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02POP411411-V3-PEFC
POPPY PLAYHOUSE
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 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.
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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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.
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 rst 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 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.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 month
To be used under direct supervision of an adult

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Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1844mm
Depth = 1544mm
Height = 1536mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1512mm
Depth = 1490mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
56 7
Roof OSB Floor OSB Door
Door Gable Left Window Side Right Window Side Plain Gable
21 34
8
Window Cross
Floor Joist - 28x28x1500mm
Fixing Kit
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
15 17
18 19
20 21
Veranda Boards - 12x95x1470mm
Ridge Bar - 28x28x1155mm
Cover Trims - 12x45x1155mm
Fascia Board - 12x95x980mm
Roof Eave - 28x28x1520mm
Fascia Block - 28x28x340mm
Finial Ply Door Stop
22 23
24 25
Felt
Wooden Door Handle
T-hinge L Bracket
QTY x2
Window
PI-03-0086
PI-07-0011
Window Block
PI-03-0009
AI-02POPDG1410X1491-V3
AI-02PHOW-V1
QTY x3
PI-04-0013
AI-02POPDOOR594X1058-V2
AI-02POPWSL1500X1165-V3
FS2828-1500mm
SR1295-1470mm
FS2828-1155mm
S1245-1155mm
FAS980x95mm
FS2828-1520mm
FS2828-380mm
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL PLY TRIANGLE
PI-04-0024
PI-07-0113 PI-07-0112
QTY x6
QTY x2 QTY x2
AI-02POPWSR1500X1165-V3 AI-02POPPG1410X1419-V2
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x4
QTY x3
QTY x5
Window Bar A- 9x44x528mm
WC944-528mm
Window Bar B - 9x44x464mm
WC944-464mm
QTY x3
26 27
Beading- 9x12x203mm Beading- 9x12x245mm
BEADING 9X12X203mm BEADING 9X12X247mm
QTY x4 QTY x4

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Nail Bag
Felt Tacks x 60
20mm Screw x 16
30mm Black Screw x 14
30mm Screw x 100
40mm Screw x 36
50mm Screw x 32
Pre Assembly
Before assembling remove the transportation
blocks from the bottom of each panel.
Step 1
To x the Windows (No. 24) into the panels
that accomodate a window. First x the
Window Block to the Window as shown
with 1x30mm screw.
Place the Window into the window hole
and x by screwing though the Window
Block (No. 25) with 2x30mm screws as
shown.
Screw into the Window rst.
18x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 2
Lay the Door Gable (No. 1) face up on a at
surface, place the Door (No. 7) within the
door aperture. Position the door centrally
to the door aperture ensuring any gap is equal
on all four sides.
Once you are happy the door is in the
correct position place a Hinge (No. 22) at
the top and bottom of the door, ensuring
the screws will go into the framing and
using 30mm black screws x the hinge to
the door and the door gable. Ensure to
pre-drill the holes rst.
14x30mm black screws.
1
7
22
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Step 3
Lay the Floor Joists (No. 9) under the
Floor OSB (No. 6) with an even space
between each one. Position joists ush
on one side of the oor sheet and mark
centers of joists onto either end.
Fix using 4 x 30mm screws per joist.
Place the Veranda Boards(No. 24) along
the joists and against the oor sheet.
Spread them evenly making sure the end
board is ush with the framing. Fix using
2x30mm screw for each board along the
dotted lines shown on the illustration.
Repeat the screws positions along each
dotted line
Place the oor on a rm and level base,
ensure base has suitable drainage free
from areas where standing water can
collect.
50x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
9
10 9

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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 4
Fix the corners of the Plain Gable (No. 4)
and the Left Window Side (No. 2) with
50mm screws as shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the oor
until the roof is tted.
Position the panels so there is equal
spacing between the oor and cladding
on all 4 sides.
3x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 5
Fix the remaining panels (No. 1 & No. 3)
with 50mm screws as shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the oor
until the roof is tted.
Position the panels so there is equal
spacing between the oor and cladding
on all 4 sides.
9x50mm screws.
1
3
Step 6
Place the Ridge Bar (No. 11) in between
the door and plain gable. Ensure the top
corners of the support bar are ush with each top
point (see illustration).
Secure in place using a L bracket (No. 23)
on eachend and 4x30mm screws per
brace.
8x30mm screws.
4
2
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
11
26
23
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 7
Fix an Eaves Frame(No. 14) to each Roof OSB
(No. 5) sheet using 3x30mm screws per eave.
Fix the roof sheets to the roof ensuring they
come together at the top using 40mm screws
directly through the roof sheet at the top.
Make sure to attach the roofs to the ridge bar.
6x30mm screws.
24x40mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
40mm
screw
14
5
5

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Step 8
Fit the Fascia Block (No. 15) to the front of
the building using 4x30mm screws, make
sure it is ush with the outside edge of
each roof sheet.
4x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
15
Step 9
Once the roof is xed attach the building
to the oor with 50 mm screws.
20x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 10
Cut Felt (No. 20) into 3 sheets and lay onto
roof as shown in diagram ensuring there is a
50mm overhang around the sides.
Fix using felt tacks at 100mm intervals
60xfelt tacks.
20
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
Felt
tacks

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Step 11
At the back of the building, x the two
Cover Trims (No. 12) to either end of the
side panels.
Use 3x30mm screws per trim.
6x30mm screws.
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Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
12
12
Step 12
Fix the Fascias (No. 12) and Finials (No. 12)
using 40mm screws. Pre drill holes to avoid
splitting. Ensure to the trap the felt between
the fascia and building.
12x40mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
13
16
13
Step 13
Place a Window Cross (No. 8) against the
inside of each window. Position the frame
centrally to the window and x using
4x20mm screws per frame.
Place the Wooden Door Handle (No. 21)
on the outside of door and use a 60mm
screw from the inside to secure. Pre drill hole
rst to avoid splitting.
On the inside of the door opening x the
Ply Door Stop (No. 17)to the bottom left
corner using 3x20mm screws.
15x20mm screws.
17
21
8
Pre drill
hole
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
Remove lm from both sides of the door
styrene before tting the window bars.
Place one piece of beading (No. 26)
in the top groove and push into the top left
corner. Repeat with a second piece of short
beading and t into the bottom right corner
of the lower groove. Place the Window Bar B
(No. 19) onto the Window Bar A (No. 18).
Fit the Window bars into the top and bottom
groove by using a circular motion. The bar
must be central.
Place the remaining beading (No. 27) into
the grooves and secure using 30mm screws.
You may want to place a piece of card on
top of the styrene to help avoid any
potential scratching.
14x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Beading
Beading
26
26
18
19
27
27
27
27
26
26