Mercia Garden Products 01PTSHPCHEST-V1 Instruction manual

01PTSHPCHEST-V1
Pressure Treated Shiplap Storage Chest
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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P 1
General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the pa rts 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 guarantee.
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.

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Back Panel QTY 1
AI-01SHPCHEST-V1BP
Front Panel QTY 1
AI-01SHPCHEST-V1FP
Lid QTY 1
AI-01SHPCHEST-V1L
Left Side QTY 1
AI-01SHPCHEST-V1SP
Right Side QTY 1
AI-01SHPCHEST-V1SPR
Floor QTY 1
AI-01SHPCHEST-V1F
Front Top Panel QTY 1
AI-01SHPCHEST-V1FPT
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01PTSHPCHEST-V1
Overall Dimensions:
Length = 845mm
Width = 1285mm
Height = 920mm
Base Dimensions:
Length = 1200mm
Width = 730mm
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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
Felt Tacks x 46
30mm Black Screw x 26
30mm Screw x 26
40mm Screw x 12
50mm Screw x 20
Remove transportation
blocks from the bottom
of each panel before
beginning assembly. Each
Panel should have two
Pre Assembly
Fixing Kit
9Block - 28 x 28 x 140mm QTY 5
FS2828-140MM
Lid Support - 28 x 28 x 660mm QTY 1
FS2828-660MM
13 16
Flush Hinge
Qty 2
PI-07-0023
17
Turn Button
Qty 2
PI-07-0034
15
Buttery Hinge
QTY 2
PI-07-0004
Felt
Hasp
&
Staple
QTY 1
PI-07-0031
14
8
Rear Trim - 12 x 40 x 889mm QTY 2
S1240-889MM
10
Front Top Trim - 12 x 40 x 364mm QTY 2
S1240-364MM
11
Front Top Trim - 12 x 40 x 384mm QTY 2
S1240-384MM
12
Place the oor on a
rm and level base,
ensure that the base
has suitable drainage,
free from areas where
standing water can
collect. (see front
page on base
requirements).
Step 1
1

Fix the rst side panel
to the back panel
using 3x50mm
screws. Fix the screws
from the back panel
into the framing of
the Side Panels,
ensuring the framing
is aligned.
3x50mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
9
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
P 3
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Step 2
Fix the second side
panel to the back
panel using 3x50mm
screws using the same
method outlined in
step 2.
Attach the front panel
using 4x50mm screws
as shown in the
diagram, ensure to
line up the framing.
7x50mm Screws
Step 3
Secure the sides to
the oor using
8x50mm screws,
making sure to align
the screws with the
oor joists.
8x50mm Screws
Step 4
Attach 2 blocks to the
Back Panel using
2x40mm screws as
shown in the diagram.
4x40mm Screws
Step 5
1
3
2
5

15 9
14
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Fix 2 Flush Hinges to
the inside of the
framing lid using
3x30mm screws.
Ensure that the hinge
is facing the correct
way (see illustration).
*Ensure that the
hinges are ttted in
alignment with the
xing blocks that are
attached to the back
panel.
6x30mm Screws
7
17
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Place the Lid on top of
the storage box
ensuring that the side
panels t inside the lid
and there is enough
space to open and
close.
Then screw the ush
hinges into the back
panel using 3x40mm
screws per hinge.
Ensure the screws are
xed into the xing
box on the inside of
the chest.
6x30mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
Cut the felt into
1385mm long
sheets and lay onto
roof as shown in
diagram ensuring
there is a 50mm
overhang on each
side then nail the
felt tacks every
100mm.
46xFelt Tacks
Felt
tacks
17
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Attach the Front Top
Panel using the Buttery
Hinges 8x30mm black
screws per hinge.
Attach the xing Blocks
to the inside of each
corner on the front top
panel using 2x40mm
screws per block. Then
x a turn button onto
each block using a
1x30mm black screw.
4x40mm Screws
18x30mm Black Screws
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
6
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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Attach the Hasp to the
lid as shown in the
illustration wth 3x30mm
black screws.
Then x the Lid Support
to either side panel
using 1x50mm screw.
Before xing ensure that
the support frame has
space to move up and
down without aecting
the lid.
1x40mm Screws
3x30mm Black Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Fix the Staple to the
remaining Fixing Block
as shown using 2x30mm
black screws.
Place the Fixing block
against the Top Front
Panel and line it up with
the hasp lock beofre
xing. and x with
2x40mm screws.
1x40mm Screws
3x30mm Black Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
13
13
10
11
12
10
11
12
Pre drill
hole
40mm
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 10
Step 11
Attach the cover trims
using 12x30mm screws
as shown in the
diagram.
12x30mm Screws
Step 12

P 6
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