Mercia Garden Products 01PTOSBA0305SDNW-V1 Instruction manual

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01PTOSBA0305SDNW-V1
3X5 Pressure Treated Apex Shed: Single Door No Window
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.
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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.
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 guaran-
tee.
Dip Treated buildings - Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a waterproof
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.
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
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.

50mm Screw x22
40mm Screw x36
Felt Tacks x38
20mm Screw x8
30mm Screw x26
30mm Black Screw x2
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01PTOSBA0305SDNW-V1
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1593mm
Depth = 859mm
Height = 1918mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1460mm
Depth = 795mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Nail Bag
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Door Panel
AI-01SHLPDG1410X1894-V1
Door Panel
AI-01SHPPG1894X1410-V1
Plain Panel QTY2
AI-01OSBAPS800X1567-V1
Floor
AI-01OSBF1460X795-V1
Roof QTY2
OSB8-835X872MM
Door
AI-01MBDR1600X662-V1
7
9
Cover Trim QTY4
S1245-1560MM
8
Facia QTY4
S1260-851MM
Eaves Frame QTY2
F2828-835MM
12
10
Ridge Bar
F2828-744MM
11
Diamond Finial QTY 2
Diamon Shed Finial
L Bracket QTY 2
PI-07-0012
13
15
Turn Button QTY 2
PI-07-0034
14
10”T Hinge QTY 2
PI-07-0021
Felt
Building Content:

Step 3
Place the plain gable (No.3)
and one of the plain panels
(No.2) on to the oor and x
the corners together using
3x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to
the oor until the roof is
secured in place.
*Ensure the plain gable is tted on
the inside of the plain panel. Screw
through the plain gable framing
into the framing of the plain panel.
3x50mm screws
Pre Assembly
Remove transportation blocks from
the bottom of each panel before
beginning assembly. Each Panel
should have two blocks.
Step 2
Place the oor (No.4) on a rm and
level base. Ensure the base has
suitable drainage free from areas
where water can collect. See front
page for base requirments.
Step 1
Place the door (No.6) into the door
gable (No.1) ensuring an even gap
all the way around.
Secure the hinges (No.14) to both
the door gable and door using
7x30mm screws per hinge. Ensure
the hinges are spaced evenly apart
from the top and bottom of the
door.
14x30mm screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
14
1
6
14
14
3
2
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Step 4
Place the plain gable (No.3)
and the assembled door
gable (No.1) on to the oor
and x the corners together
using 3x50mm screws per
corner.
Do not secure the building to
the oor until the roof is
secured in place.
*Ensure the door gable is tted on
the inside of the plain panel. Screw
through the door gable framing
into the framing of the plain panel.
9x50mm screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 5
Place the ridge bar (No.10) between
the plain and door gable. Ensure the
top corners of the ridge bar sit ush
with the top point of the gables.
Fix the ridge bar to the the gables
using an L bracket (No.12) and
4x20mm screws per bracket.
8x20mm screws
Pre drill
hole
20mm
screw
Step 6
Fix both eaves frame (No.9) to the
edge of both roof panels (No.5)
taking care to attach the eaves
frames to the edge of the roof panel
that matches their lengths.
Fix the roof sheets to the roof
ensuring they come together at the
top using 10x40mm screws per roof
sheet.
*Ensure to screw the roof sheets
into the framing of the panels and
the ridge bar.
24x40mm screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Step 7
Once the roof has been fully secured
the building can be xed to the oor.
Screw down through the framing of
the panels and into the oor bearers
using 2x50mm screw for the side
panels and 3x50mm screws for the
gables.
10x50mm screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
3
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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
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Step 8
Cut the felt (No. 15) into one sheet
and lay onto the roof as shown in
the illustration.
*Ensure there is approximately
50mm of overhanging felt around
the building.
Fix the felt onto the building using
38x felt tacks at 100mm intervals.
Felt size: 1844mm
38x felt tacks.
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Step 9
Fit the cover trims (No.7) over the
corners and secure in place using
3x30mm screws per cover trim.
*Ensure the cover trims are tted
with the bottom ush to the bottom
of the gable boarding.
12x30mm screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 10
Attach the facias (No.8) to the roof
leaving a slight overhang at the top
and ensuring the facias meet the
eaves frame.
Attch the shed diamond nial
(No.11) over the facias centrally.
Screw the facias on over the felt to
secure in place with 40mm screws as
shown in the diagram.
12x40mm screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
HANDLE
WITH CARE
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3
4
15
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
11
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It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
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Step 11
Fit the turn buttons (No.13) to the
door gable in such a way that the
door can be securely held in place.
*It is important to t these turn
buttons as they help to ensure that
the door stays in place rather than
exing in moist atmpospheric
conditions.
2x30mm black screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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