Mercia Garden Products Tulip Playhouse 02TUL411411-V4-PEFC Instruction manual

02TUL411411-V4-PEFC
02POP411411-V4-PEFC
Poppy Playhouse/Tulip Playhouse
In all instances for assistance with your product, please contact customer care on :
01636 880514 or [e-mail]
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
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General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE THE READ 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 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.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to prevent discolouration
whilst in stock. To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the
building is treated with a suitable preservative in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
Care must be taken to ensure the product is placed on a suitable base.
We recommended using a suitable protection for your playhouse. As the product is destined for use by
children, a water based treatment that is EN71 tested for children is ESSENTIAL.
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, Slide and Swing 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 material 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. ANY MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE
DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
• DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
•MAX AGE OF 14 YEARS.
• THIS TOY IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• USE A WATER BASED TREATMENT THAT IS EN71 TESTED
!
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.
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 T
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.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to
small parts and danger of falling from heights.
To be used under direct supervision of an adult
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk P1
2mm Drill bit
12mm CSK

P 2
02POP411411-V4-PEFC & 02TUL411411-V4-PEFC
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1544mm
Depth = 1844mm
Height = 1534mm
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
Door Gable Left Window Side Right Window Side
Plain Gable
2
13
4
AI-02POPDG1410X1491-V3 AI-02POPWSL1500X1165-V3 AI-02POPWSR1500X1165-V3
AI-02POPPG1410X1419-V2
56
Roof OSB Floor OSB
QTY x2
PI-03-0086 PI-03-0009
Floor Joist - 28x28x1500mm
7
8
9
10
11
12
Veranda Boards - 12x95x1470mm
Ridge Bar - 28x28x1155mm
Cover Trims - 12x45x1155mm
Fascia Board - 12x95x980mm
Roof Eave - 28x28x1520mm
FS2828-1500mm
SR1295-1470mm
FS2828-1155mm
S1245-1155mm
FAS980x95mm
FS2828-1520mm
QTY x2
QTY x2
QTY x4
QTY x3
QTY x5
18
15
Finial
Ply Door Stop
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
PLY TRIANGLE
QTY x2
14 Wooden Door Handle
PI-04-0024
17
16 T-hinge
L Bracket
PI-07-0113
PI-07-0112
QTY x2
QTY x2
PI-07-0011
Window Block QTY x6
19
30mm Screw x92
50mm Screw x32
60mm Screw x2
20mm Screw x15
40mm Screw x36
Felt Tacks x60
10mm Screw x3
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag
Poppy
Tulip
13 Fascia Block - 28x28x340mm
F4444-380mm ANGLED
50kg per user
1!
Look for the symbols and follow the safety guidlines below.
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

P 3
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Door
Window Cross
QTY x3
PI-04-0013
AI-02POPDOOR594X1058-V2
23 Window Bar A- 9x44x528mm
WC944-528mm
Window Bar B - 9x44x464mm
WC944-464mm
24
25
26
Beading- 9x12x203mm
Beading- 9x12x245mm
BEADING 9X12X203mm
BEADING 9X12X247mm
QTY x4
QTY x4
22
Window
AI-02PHOW-V1
QTY x3
20 21
Poppy Playhouse Door and Window Pack
Tulip Playhouse Door and Window Pack
Door
AI-02TUL411411-V3D
20
Window
AI-02PHOW-V1
QTY x3
21
23
24
Door Flower
Door Styrene
PI-04-0016
PI-05-0014
Pre Assembly
Before assembling remove the transportation
blocks from the bottom of each panel.
Window Cross
QTY x3
PI-04-0013
22
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY
COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.

P 4
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1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 1
Parts needed - &
To x the Windows (No. 21) 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. 19) with 2x30mm screws as
shown.
Screw into the Window rst.
18x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
Step 2
Parts needed - & &
Lay the Floor Joists (No. 7) under the
oor OSB with an even space
between each one. Position joists
ush on one side of the Floor OSB
(No. 6) and mark centers of joists onto
either end . Fix using 4 x 30mm
screws per joist.
Place the Veranda Boards (No. 8)
along the joists and against the oor
sheet. Spread them evenly making
sure the end board is ush with the
framing. Fix using 2 x 30mm screw for
each board along the dotted lines
shown on the illustration.
50x30mm screws
30mm
screw
6
8
7
Step 3
Parts needed - &
Fix the corners with 50mm screws as
shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the oor
until the roof is tted.
Position the Plain Gable (No. 4) and Left
Window Side (No. 2) so there is equal
spacing between the oor and cladding
on all 4 sides.
3x50mm screws
50mm
screw
3
1
2
4
19 21
6 87 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
24
50mm
screw
Step 4
Parts needed - &
Attach the remaining Right Window Side
(No. 3) and Door Gable (No. 1) using the
same method as shown previously.
Fix with 3x50mm screws at each corner.
9x50mm screws
131! 2!
Pre drill
hole
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY
COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.

13
P 5
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Step 5
Parts needed - &
Place the Ridge Bar (No. 9) 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. 17)
on each end and 4x30mm screws per brace.
8x30mm screws
30mm
screw
Step 6
Parts needed - &
Fix two eaves frames (No. 12) 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 40mm screws 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
Step 7
Parts needed -
Fit the Fascia Block (No. 13) to the front of
the building using 4x30mm screws, make
sure it is ush with the outside edge of each
roof sheet.
4x30mm screws
30mm
screw
17
17
9
55
12
17
91! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
12
5
13
Step 8
Parts needed - &
Once the roof (No.5) is xed attach the
building to the oor (No.6) with 50 mm
screws making sure to screw into the Floor
bearers.
20x50mm screws
50mm
screw
56

10
11
11
18
P 6
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Step 11
Parts needed - &
Fix Fascias (No. 11) and Finials (No. 18)
using 40mm screws.
Pre drill holes to avoid splitting. Ensure to
the trap the felt between the fascia and
building.
12x40mm screws
40mm
screw
Step 9
Cut the Felt 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.
60x Felt Tacks
Felt
tacks
Step 10
Parts needed -
At the back of the building, x the two
Cover Trims (No. 10) to either end of the
side panels.
Use 3x30mm screws per trim.
3x30mm screws
30mm
screw
11
11
18
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
10
1811
Step 12
Parts needed -
Place a Window Cross (No. 22) against the
inside of each window. Position the frame
centrally to the window and x using
4x20mm screws per frame.
15x20mm screws.
20mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
22
22

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Poppy Playhouse Door Instructions
Step 13
Parts needed - & &
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. 24) onto the Window Bar A (No. 23).
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. 25) 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.
30mm
screw
Beading
Beading
26
26
23
24
25
25
25
25
26
26
Step 15
Parts needed - &
Place the Wooden Door Handle (No. 14)
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. 15)to the bottom left
corner using 3x20mm screws.
15x20mm screws.
20mm
screw
30mm
screw
14
154
Step 14
Parts needed - &
Position the door centrally to the door
(No. 20) aperture ensuring any gap is
equal on both sides.
Once you are happy the door is in the
correct position place a Hinge (No. 17) at
the top and bottom of the door, ensuring
the screws will go into the framing (in
cases where you have been supplied three
hinges use the third in the middle of the
door) and using 30mm black screws x
the hinge to the door and the door gable.
14x30mm Black screws
23 26
24
17 20
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1514
3!

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Tulip Playhouse Door Instructions
23 24
14
15
Step 13
Parts needed - &
Position the door centrally to the Door
(No. 20) aperture ensuring any gap is
equal on both sides.
Once you are happy the door is in the
correct position place a Hinge (No. 17) at
the top and bottom of the door, ensuring
the screws will go into the framing (in
cases where you have been supplied three
hinges use the third in the middle of the
door) and using 30mm black screws x
the hinge to the door and the door gable.
14x30mm Black screws
30mm
screw
AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treat-
ment immediately after the building has
been assembled.
20
17
Step 14
Parts needed - & & &
Place the Wooden Door Handle (No. 14)
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. 15) to the bottom left
corner using 3x20mm screws.
Sandwich the Door Styrene (No. 24) between
the Door ‘s hole and Door Flower
(No. 23) then x using 3 x 10mm screws.
Ensure the glazing covers the cut out and
the screws do not crack hit the glazing.
15x20mm screws
3x10mm screws
2315
14 24
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
10mm
screw
3!
Playhouse Maintenance:
It is recommended that the following checks and maintenance are carried out at the begin-
ning 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