Mercia Garden Products Wessex 03WES1208-V3 User manual

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03WES1208-V3
Wessex 12x8 Summerhouse
2mm Drill bit
x2 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 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, Hammer and a
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 up to 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 manufacturers 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 your specic product code
For ease of assembly, you
will need a tape measure to
check dimensions of
components.
Pressure Treated Timber
Pressure treating is a chemical process which helps to protect wood against adverse weather which could
lead to rot or insect damage.
The most common chemicals used to pressure treat wood are Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ),
Copper Azole (CA), and Micronized Copper Quaternary (MCQ).
Safety: Always wear gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when handling wood. Due to chemicals in
pressure treated wood, never burn its sawdust or scraps; instead dispose in a landll.

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03WES1208-V3
Overall Dimensions:
Width =2494mm
Depth = 33616mm
Height = 2298mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 2379mm
Depth = 3616mm
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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
AI-03WESDG2354X2213-V3
Plain Gable
AI-03WESG2354X2213-V3
Plain Panel
AI-03WESPP1490X1698-V3 x2
Window Panel
AI-03WESWP1490X1698-V3 x2
Floor
AI-01TAGF2350X1487-V3 x2
Veranda
AI-03WESV2387X628-V3
Roof
AI-03WESR2409X1345-V3 x2
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5678
Window
AI-03FW540X1132-V1
x2
Rail
AI-03WESRAIL-V3
x2
Master Door
AI-03MDFG1720X475-V1
Slave Door
AI-03FG1720X475-V1
910 11 12
Fascia 1365mm S1295-1385mm angled x4
Window Cross A 500mm WC1627-500mm x8
Window Cross B 1094mm WC1904-500mm x4
Veranda Upright 1699mm F2744-1720mm angled x2
Cover Trims 1694mm S1240-1694mm x6
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15
16
17
14 18
19
20
Press Lock
PI-07-0018
2x Ring Pull
PI-07-0032
6x Hinges
PI-07-0004
2x Turn Button
PI-07-0032
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21 22 24
25
PI-07-0011
8x Window Blocks
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2x Shed Finial
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
Roof B
AI-03WESRB1223X1345-V3
Roof Bearer 2924mm
F2770-2924mm
Roof Support 619mm
F2770-659mm ANGLED x2
Gable Trims 624mm S1228-624mm x8
27 28
2x ‘L’ Bracket
PI-07-0012
2x U Channel
PI-07-0013

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Window Cross A 500mm WC1627-500mm x8
Window Cross B 1094mm WC1904-500mm x4
50mm Screw x 65
40mm Screw x14
Felt Tacks x140
20mm Screw x12
30mm Screw x103
30mm Black Screw x48
20mm Black Screw x10
10mm Screw x6
Nail Bag
Pre Assembly
Remove the transportation blocks from
the bottom and top of each panel
before beginning assembly
Step 2
Place the Plain Gable (No. 2) and Plain
Panel (No. 7) onto the Floor. Secure the
Panels together with 3x50mm screws as
shown.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
3x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 3
Fix the Window panel (No. 8) into
position with 3x50mm.
*Plain panels and Window panels are
interchangable.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
3x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
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Step 1
Flip the Floor panels (No. 6) upside
down and secure together as shown
with 5x40mm screws.
Place the Floor onto a at, level base,
ensuring the base has suitable
drainage, free from areas where
standing water can collect.
5x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
8
6
6

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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
Step 4
Fix the remaining Window panel (No. 8)
and Plain Panel (No. 7) into position with
3x50mm per panel.
*Plain panels and Window panels are
interchangable.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
6x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 5
Fix the Door Gable (No. 1) into position
with 6x50mm.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
6x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 6
Place the Veranda (No. 4) at the front of
the building.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
7
8
4
1
20 19
Step 7
To x the roof support structure into
position. Fix the Roof Supports (No. 20)
to the Gable Framing with 3x40mm
screws per Roof support.
Place the Roof bearer (No. 19) onto the
the Roof Supports and secure in place
using the L brackets and 4x30mm screws.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
8x30mm screws.
6x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
50mm
screw

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Step 8
Place a Roof panel (No. 3) onto the front
of the building, making sure the Roof
rests into the gaps of the gable framing.
Make sure the 12mm overhang is at the
apex of the building.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
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Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 9
Place Roof panel B (No. 5) onto the rear of
the building, making sure the Roof rests
into the gaps of the gable framing.
Make sure the Roof is ush to the rear of
the building and secure with 6x50mm
screws as shown.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
10x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
Step 10
Once the Roof and Roof B are on the
building, further secure the roofs
together with a U-channel (No. 28)
straddling the framing of the Roof and
Roof B, x with 20mm screws.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
6x20mm screws.
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Step 11
Fix the Veranda Upright (No. 14) to the
building as shown with 2x50mm screws.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
2x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
5
14

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Step 12
Fix the Right hand side of the Roof in the
same way.
The Left handside may need to be
unscrewed and adjusted so that the roof
sits straight.
9x30mm screws.
2x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
50mm
screw
Step 13
Fix the building to the Floor with
4x50mm screws per panel.
16x50mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
15
15
15
15
5
3
14
Step 14
Fix the Gable Trims (No. 16) to the build-
ing with 2x30mm screws per Trim.
Fix the Cover Strips (No. 15) to the
corners of the building with 3x30mm
screws per trim. The Trims attached to the
front of the building will need to be cut to
t at angle.
Repeat for the rear of the building.
**Do not x to the Floor until the Roof
is tted.
20x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
16
16
16
16
*Cut down
trims to t

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HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
Step 16
Cut the Felt into 3 equal lengths and lay
onto the roof as shown in the diagram.
Making sure there is 50mm of overhang.
Fix to the buildings using evenly spaced
felt tacks.
140xFelt tacks.
Felt
tacks
Step 15
Fix the Rails (No. 9) to the building as
shown with;
- 3x40mm screws through into the
veranda per rail.
- 4x40mm screws through into the
building and into the veranda upright per
rail.
14x40mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
9
9

Step 20
Fix the Fasicas (No. 13) to the building
with 3x30mm screws per Fascia.
12x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 18
To x the Windows (No. 12) into the
panels that accommodate 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.
4 window blocks per window.
*Screw into the Window rst.
**Door Gable windows come secured
within the panel.
24x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 19
Fix 3 Hinges (No. 23) to each Door
(No. 10 & No. 11) securing with 4x30mm
black screws per hinge. Position as
shown.
Fix each Door to the building with
4x30mm black screws per hinge.
48x30mm black screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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Step 17
Fix the remaining Cover Trims (No. 15) to
the panel joins with 3x30mm screws per
trim.
Trims may require cutting down to
length.
3x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
15
15
12
*Cut down
trims to t
12
25
13
15
13
13
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Step 21
Fix the Finials (No. 26) to the building
with 2x30mm screws per Finial.
4x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 22
Fix a Ring Pulls (No. 22) to each door with
4x20mm black screws per ring pull.
8x20mm black screws.
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
Step 24
Fix the Turn Buttons (No. 24) to the top of
each door with 1x20mm black screw per
Button.
2x20mm black screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
22 22
24
21
Step 23
Fix the Press lock (No. 21) to
the back of the Master door
with 4x30mm screws. Making
sure to align the key holes.
4x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
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Step 25
Fix the Window Crosses (No. 17 & No. 18)
into the windows securing with 6x20mm
screws.
Further secure the crosses with 10mm at
each meeting point.
12x20mm screws.
6x10mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
10mm
screw
18
17
17
20mm
screw
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P 10
AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefully peel
covering back
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treat-
ment immediately after the building has
been assembled.