Mercia Garden Products SI-002-001-0022 User manual

02DTSHAX0505HGD1W-V1-PEFC
PLAYHOUSE - DIP TREATED SHIPLAP APEX
5X5, HALF GLAZED DOOR, ONE WINDOW.
In all instances for assistance with your product, please contact customer care on :
01636 821215 or [e-mail]
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
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General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed in the parts list provided.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied) including a
Phillips screwdriver, Flathead screwdriver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer, Spirit level and
a Drill with 2mm bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
- Ensure you have enough time to build the product to ensure the building is water tight.
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 natural processes. 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 hot weather 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 water-
proof treatment 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.
We also recommend treating the building prior to construction.
POSITIONING YOUR PLAYHOUSE
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.
We recommend a minimum space of 2m around a playhouse, away from any structure or obstructions
such as fences, garages, houses, overhanging branches, washing lines or electrical wires.
It is recommended that the position of the Playhouse is not in direct sunlight.
Activity toys such as swings and slides for towers shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt or
any hard surface.
BUILDING A BASE
Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion, checking with a spirit level.
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.
- Wooden base.
CAUTION
Wood is a natural product and can change post manufacture. So despite every eort being
made to ensure the materials used are cut and machined to a clean and smooth nish, care
must be taken when handling the product and preparing for use by your child.
Any areas of concern, in the play areas, can be rubbed over with sandpaper to achieve a
smoother nish. Alternatively, call the customer service department who will be happy to
arrange replacement panels/parts.
WARNING:
ONLY SUITABLE FOR DOMESTIC USE.
TO BE USED UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED IN ANY WAY.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY
COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
ANY ADD ON OR ACCESSORY MUST BE FITTED ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
!
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of childrens products
independently tested to EN71, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting this product.
2mm Drill bit
12mm CSK
x2
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All buildings should be erected by
atleast two adults.
DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO ASSIST.
To prevent damage during
assembly, you MUST pilot
drill all screw holes and
ensure all screw heads are
countersunk.
For ease of assembly, you will
need a tape measure to check
dimensions of components.
**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)
Your building has been treated with Aquatan.
Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building has 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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Measure
under the
head
Measure
overall
length
Screws & Nails Bolts To identify the
xings required
for each step use a
measuring tape.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to
small gaps and danger of falling from heights.
To be used under direct supervision of an adult

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Playhouse Options:
Take a look at the dierent playhouse options below which refers to the instruction
leaets required to build each option.
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door
SI-002-001-0022
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door &
Tower
SI-002-001-0023
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower & Slide
SI-002-001-0024
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower, Slide & Swing
SI-002-001-0025
Model Build Instructions Required
02DTSHAX0505HGD1W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTSHAX0505HGD1W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02DTSHAX0505HGD1W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02PATINCSWA-V1-PEFC (Swing Set)
02DTSHAX0505HGD1W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
5x5 Playhouse With Half
Glazed Door
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door
& Tower
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower & Slide
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower, Slide & Swing

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Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1544mm
Depth = 1844mm
Height = 1534mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1512mm
Depth = 1490mm
Look for the symbols and follow the safety guidlines below.
1!
Ensure screw heads
are subush and
sand down any
splinters created.
Ensure the screws are
xed squarely and do
not protrude.
12mm gap
surrounding the
door.
2!
3! 50kg
50kg per user
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Building Content
21 34
Door Gable QTY 1
AI-02S11AGSD1W1410X1491-V1
Plain Side Left QTY 1
AI-02S11PPVRL1500X1165-V1
Plain Side Right QTY 1
AI-02S11PPVRR1500X1165-V1 Plain Gable
QTY 1
AI-02S11AGP1410X1509-V1
56
Roof OSB QTY 2
PI-03-0086
Floor OSB QTY 1
PI-03-0009
Floor Joist - 28x28x1500mm - QTY 5
FS2828-1500MM
9
10
11
12
13
14
Ridge Bar - 28x28x1177mm - QTY 1
FS2828-1177MM
Cover Trims - 12x45x1155mm - QTY 2
S1245-1155MM
Fascia Board - 12x95x980mm - QTY 4
FAS1295-G-980MM
Eaves Frame - 28x28x1520mm - QTY 2
FS2828-1520MM
20
17
Ply Door Stop QTY 1
PLY TRIANGLE
16
Wooden Door Handle QTY 1
PI-04-0024
19
18
T-hinge QTY 2
PI-07-0113
L Bracket QTY 2
PI-07-0012
Window Block QTY 2
PI-07-0011
8
15
Fascia Block - 28x28x340mm - QTY 1
FS2828-G-380MM
Window QTY 1
AI-FW496X462-V1
Door QTY 1
AI-02HGD594X1058-V1
Window Cross QTY 1
PI-04-0013
24
23
7
Door Cross QTY 1
PI-04-0064
Felt
21
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22
Door Spacer Strip QTY 4
SR1260-100mm
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Veranda Boards - 12x95x1470mm - QTY 3
SR1295-1470MM

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30mm Screw x 80 50mm Screw x 32
40mm Screw x 32
Felt Tacks x 6030mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag
There may be extra screws present in the nail bag
20mm Screw x 7
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.
REGISTER FOR YOUR
ANTI-ROT
GUARANTEE TODAY
PLEASE SCAN HERE:

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Step 1
Parts needed - & &
To x the Window (No. 19) into
the Door Gable (No. 1). Position the
Window (No. 8) central into the
window opening. Fix the Window
Block (No. 20) to the Window centrally
as shown with 1x30mm screw.
Place the Window (No. 8) into
the window hole and x by screwing
though the Window Block (No. 20)
with 2x30mm screws as shown.
6x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
18
A
B
A
B
19
8
A
20
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
20
Step 2
Parts needed - & &
Lay the Floor Joists (No. 9) under the
Floor OSB (No. 6) with an even space
between each one.
Position the joists (No. 9) ush on one
side of the Floor OSB (No. 6) and mark
the centers of joists onto either end.
Fix using 4 x 30mm screws per joist
(No. 7).
Place the Veranda Boards (No. 10)
along the joists and against the oor
OSB (No. 6). Spread them evenly
making sure the end board is ush
with the framing. Fix using 2 x 30mm
screws for each board along the
dotted lines shown on the illustration.
50x30mm screws
30mm
screw
6
10
9
6 109 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 3
Parts needed - &
Position the Plain Gable (No. 4) and
Plain Side Left (No. 2) so there is equal
spacing between the oor and
cladding on all 4 sides.
Fix the corners with 50mm screws as
shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof is tted.
3x50mm screws
50mm
screw
2
4
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
24
Step 4
Parts needed - &
Attach the Plain Side Right (No. 3) and
Door Gable (No. 1) using the same
method as shown previously.
Fix with 3x50mm screws at each
corner.
9x50mm screw 3
1
50mm
screw
1 3 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
If you have purchased a tower please
refer to the tower instructions. The
oor bearers are not required when
installing a tower.
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Step 5
Parts needed - &
Place the Ridge Bar (No. 11) in between
the Door Gable (No. 1) and Plain Gable
(No. 4). Ensure the top corners of the
Ridge Bar (No. 11) are ush with each
top point (see illustration).
Secure in place using a L bracket
(No.18) on each end and 4x30mm
screws per brace.
8x30mm screws
30mm
screw
18
18
18
11 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
11
Step 6
Parts needed - &
Fix an Eaves Frame (No. 14) to each
roof OSB sheet using 3x30mm screws
per eave.
Fix the Roof sheets (No. 5) to the roof
ensuring they come together at the
top using 12x40mm screws per sheet,
directly through the roof sheet at the
top. Make sure to attach the roofs to
the ridge bar.
6x30mm screws
24x40mm screws
40mm
screw
30mm
screw
5
5
14
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
14
5
Step 7
Parts needed -
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 OSB sheet (No. 5).
4x30mm screws
30mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
15
15
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 8
Once the roof (No.5) is xed, secure the
building to the Floor (No.6) using
5x50mm screws per panel, making sure
to screw into the Floor bearers.
20x50mm screws
50mm
screw
b
bbbbbbbb
b
b
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Felt
tacks
1!
Pre drill
hole
Step 9
Parts Needed -
Cut the Felt (No. 21) into 3 sheets
measuring: 1620mm (L) X 1000mm (W)
and lay onto the roof in the order shown in
the illustration.
Start at the bottom of the roof and work
your way up so that rain pours over the top
of the laps and not under them. Ensure
there is a 50mm overhang around the sides
and each sheet overlaps by 100mm.
Fix in place using felt tacks at 100mm
intervals.
60 x Felt Tacks
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
1. 2.
3.
21
2!
21
12
Step 10
Parts needed -
At the back of the building, x the two Cover
Trims (No. 12) to either end of the side panels,
where the panels join.
Use 3x30mm screws per trim.
6x30mm screws
30mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
12
12
Step 11
Parts needed -
Locate the Fascias (No. 13) on to the front and back
of the playhouse, ensuring to trap the felt between
the fascia and building.
Fix in place using 2x40mm screws per Fascia.
8x40mm screws
13
40mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
13
13
13
13
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Step 12
Parts needed -
Place a Window Cross (No. 23) against the
inside of the window. Position the frame
centrally to the window and x using 4x20mm
screws.
4x20mm screws.
20mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
23
23
Step 13
Parts needed - &
Remove the top rail of the door (No. 7) by
unscrewing the two screws, one on each side
of the door. Keeping the screws to one side.
With the top rail of the door removed peel o
the lm from both sides of the styrene.
Slide the door cross (No. 24) into the door
channel along side the styrene.
Place the door top rail back on top of the door
and x in place using the screws previously
removed.
7 24 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
24
7
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Step 14
Parts needed - & &
Position the Door (No.7) within the door opening of
the Door Gable (No.1) with equal spacing top and
bottom.
Position two Door Spacer Strips (No.22) down each
side of the Door (No.7) to ensure equal spacing.
Place the Hinges (No.19) at the top and bottom of
the Door (No.7), using 7x30mm black screws per
hinge, x the hinge to the door and the door gable.
14x30mm Black screws.
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
3!
30mm
screw
7 19 22
12mm
17
1
22
19
19
19
22
22
22
22
Step 15
Parts needed - &
20mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1716
A
B
AB
Locate the Wooden Door Handle (No.16) onto
the outside of the door. Fix in place by hand,
screwing through the door with the screw
attached to the door handle.
On the inside of the door opening, x the Ply
Door Stop (No.17)to the bottom left corner
using 3x20mm screws.
3x20mm screws.
16 17
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AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
Playhouse Maintenance:
It is recommended that the following checks and maintenance are carried out at the beginning
of each season as well as at regular intervals during the usage season.
- Check all nuts /bolts/ screws for tightness and tighten when required.
- Check for movement / opening of wood giving rise to protrusion of nail heads and tips.
- Check hinges.
- Replace defective parts in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
- Check any crossbeams, suspensions and anchors.
- If a swing is included; check the swing seat, chains and ropes.
IF THESE CHECKS ARE NOT CARRIED OUT THE ACTIVITY TOY COULD BECOME A HAZARD
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