Mercia Garden Products 02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC User manual

02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC
Tower 6.5 x 6.5
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
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.
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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2mm Drill bit
12mm CSK
**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)**
Your building has been dip 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.
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.

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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,
Tower & Slide
SI-002-001-0007
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower, Slide & Swing
SI-002-001-0008
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02PATINCSWA-V1-PEFC (Swing Set)
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door, Tower &
Slide
SI-002-001-0024
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing
SI-002-001-0025
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02PATINCSWA-V1-PEFC (Swing Set)
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door, Tower
& Slide
SI-002-001-0024
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing
SI-002-001-0025
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
02PATINCSWA-V1-PEFC (Swing Set)
02DTSHAX05051W-V1-PEFC (Playhouse)
02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC (Tower)
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed
Door, Tower & Slide
5x5 Playhouse With Half Glazed Door,
Tower, Slide & Swing
5x5 Playhouse With Framed
Door, Tower & Slide
5x5 Playhouse With Framed Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded
Door, Tower & Slide
5x5 Playhouse With Boarded Door, Tower,
Slide & Swing
Model Build Instructions Required

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02DTTWR6565-V1-PEFC
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1984mm
Depth =1923mm
Height =1625mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
50kg per user
2
1
4
5
3
6
8
7
9
Ladder Step QTY 4
PRO2758-390mm
Corner Braces - 44x58x762mm QTY 8
F4458-G-802mm (762mm nished length)
Front Post - 70x70x1625mm QTY 2
PI-04-0017
Rear Post - 70x70x900mm QTY 2
PI-04-0018
Additional Items required for Slide:
Front Saftey Board QTY 1
PI-03-0204
Side Safety Board QTY
PI-03-0203
Slide Framing - 100x100x555mm QTY 1
F100100-555mm
12
13
14
11
Small Rail QTY 1
AI-02TCR416X543-V1
Part not required if purchased slide
Platform QTY 1
AI-02TB1470X1983-V1
Large Rail QTY 1
AI-02CR1331X543-V1
Ladder Side Right - 27x95x1365mm QTY 1
PRO2795-1365mm
Ladder Side Left - 27x95x1365mmQTY 1
PRO2795-1365mm
10
Ladder Block - 44x44x372mm QTY 1
F4444-372mm
Slide QTY 1
PI-10-0001
Building Content:
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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!
4!
Not to be installed
over concrete,
asphalt or any hard
surface. 50kg

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60mm Screw x 2
50mm Screw x 33
40mm Screw x 24
30mm Screw x 8
150mm Screw x 8
100mm Screw x 19
Nail Bag
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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8
150mm
screw
Step 1
Parts needed - &
Place the platform (No.1) face down
on a level surface, place the two rear
posts (No.8) in the two corners
shown. Secure with 150mm screws
directed through the platform into
the end of the post.
Ensure the platform is supported
throughout the construction
process.
4 x 150mm screws
1
1
8
8
18
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 2
Parts Needed - & &
Place a corner brace (No.7) up against
the platform (No.1) and the rear post
(No.8) Ensure that the corner brace is
sitting from the post and the platform.
If you do not ensure the correct angle
the platform may be out of square.
Once you have the correct angle x
the corner brace to the platform and
the base using a 100mm screw.
2 x 100mm screws
7
100mm
screw
7
871
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 3
Parts needed -
Measure the distance from the
edge of the corner brace (No.7) up
to the post from both ends, both
measurments should be the same.
Make a note of the exact
measurment and you can then use
this as a guide for all the corner
braces.
Pencil mark where the corner
braces should sit based on the
measurment already taken. Fix a
further three corner braces using
the same method as above.
6 x 100mm screws
100mm
screw
7
77
71! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 4
Part needed - & &
Place the front post (No.9) next to
the rear post (No.8) ensuring the
end sits ush with the platform
(No.1) and make a pencil mark on
the front post where the rear post
nishes.
Make sure you do this for both
front posts.
981
9
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
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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.

9
Step 5
Part needed - &
With some help, tip the platform
(No.1) on it’s side. Place the front
post (No.9) within the cut out on the
platfrom, make sure the pencil mark
lines up with the top of the platfrom
framing.
Once you are happy the front post is
lined up correctly t a 150mm screw
through the post into the platform,
do this from the two available sides
ensuring the screws are staggered
and do not clash.
2 x 150mm screws
150mm
screw
1 9 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
871
Step 6
Part needed - & &
Use the measurment taken
previously for the corner braces
(No.7) and using a pencil mark out
where the corner braces need to sit
on the platform (No.1) and the front
post (No.9)
Fix the two corner braces in place
using 100mm screws.
4 x 100mm screws
100mm
screw
7
7
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
9
Step 7
Parts needed - &
With some help tip the platform
(No.1) round to the other side.
Place the remaining front post
(No.9) within the cut out on the
platfrom, make sure the pencil
mark lines up with the top of the
platfrom framing.
Once you are happy the front post
is lined up correctly t a 150mm
screw through the post into the
platform, do this from the two
available sides ensuring the screws
are staggered and do not clash.
2 x 150mm screws
150mm
screw
191! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1
Step 8
Parts needed - & &
Use the measurment taken
previously for the corner braces and
using a pencil mark out where the
corner braces (No.7) need to sit on
the platform (No.1) and the front
post (No.9)
Fix the two corner braces in place
using 100mm screws.
4 x 100mm screws
100mm
screw
7
791! 2!
Pre drill
hole
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Step 9
Part needed -
With some help tip the platfrom
(No.1) the right way around
ready for the playhouse to be
assembled.
Fix the oor sheet provided in
the playhouse directly to the
platform not to the oor joist.
Follow the steps on the seperate
set of instructions to construct
the playhouse.
20 x 40mm Screws
40mm
screw
1
1
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
Once you have nished constructing the
playhouse you can now continue to
nish the tower. This particular
playhouse has been used for illusrtation
purposes.
Step 10
Parts needed -
Place the large rail (No.2)
between the two front posts
(No.9) ensuring the front of the
rail nishes ush with the front
of the posts. Fix the rail in place
with 8x50mm screws.
8 x 50mm screws
50mm
screw
2
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
2
9
9
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4
5
6
Step 11
Parts needed - & &
To construct the ladder ensure you
pre-drill all holes and using
16x50mm screws attach each step
(No.6) to the ladder sides (No.3 & 4).
16 x 50mm screws
50mm
screw
4 65
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
If slide is purchased,
position the slide on the
opposite side to the
door as shown in the
diagams.
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
Step 12
Parts needed -
To position the Ladder Block
(No.10), measure 27mm from
upright. This is where the block will
be xed wth 2x60mm screws.
2x60mm screws
60mm
screw
10
10
Step 13
Part Needed -
Place the ladder between the
front post (No.9) and the
playhouse left hand side rail.
Ensure the ladder ts ush
with the post and the
playhouse rail and at to the
oor, x in place using
4x50mm screws as shown.
4 x 50mm screws
50mm
screw
9
9
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
If slide is purchased, position
the slide on the opposite side
to the door as shown in the
diagams.
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Step 14
Parts needed -
If you have purchased the slide
skip this step and go straight to
step 14.
If you have not purchased the
slide then this is your nal step.
Place the short rail (No.3)
between the front post (No.8) and
the playhouse side panel. Fix the
rail in place with 5x50mm screws.
5 x 50mm screws
50mm
screw
3
31! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
Step 15
Parts needed -
This and all further steps are for
when a slide has been
purchased.
Attach the slide framing (No.13) to
the side of the platform with
3x100mm screws level with the top
of the platform.
3 x 100mm screws
100mm
screw
Note:
We recommend applying an impact reducing
surface around the base and slide, also a 2mtr
safety perimeter should be set up around the
building free from obstacles and potential
hazards.
13 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
If slide is purchased,
position the slide on
the opposite side to
the door as shown in
the diagams.
13
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Step 16
Parts needed -
Position the slide (No.14) on top
of the platform and the slide
framing (No.13), ensure the slide
is pushed right up to the slide
frame and x to the platform with
2x40mm screws.
2 x 40mm screws
40mm
screw
Note if tting slide
1. Please keep this instruction sheet safe for future reference.
2. Inappropriate use or faulty application of the product is explicitly forbidden and absolves
the manufacturer of all liability.
3. The assembly must be done by an adult.
4. All elements of the item should be inspected regularly for eventual wear.
5. This product meets to all safety aspects of the European standard EN71. It is only suitable
for domestic use, both indoors and outdoors.
6. The product must be installed onto a playframe that is suitable for this activity (e.g. a
wooden tower). The assembly must be carried out in such a way that head, nger and
clothing entrapments are excluded. In order to prevent clothing entrapments during
gliding, there should be no openings around the platform between 3mm and 25mm. Pay
special attention to the boards of the platform onto which the slide is mounted.
7. When mounting or assembling the product attention should be given to minimum required
distance between the product and eventual obstacles: walls, fencing,... The distance should
be minimum 2000mm.
8. In this safety area no hard, angular or pointed objects should be present. The surface
underneath the product should be at and shock absorbing, so no asphalt, concrete
or any other hard surface.
9. The product must be mounted onto a suitable platform (see point 6) and only in accordance
with the recommended platform height with a tolerance of approximately 50mm (see notes
at the rear of the slide). The assembly must be done with 5mm or 6mm gauge countersunk.
The ground level surface must be suuciently stable to avoid subsidence and to ensure that
the slide does not get damaged.
10. It is strongly advised not to lift the slide from the bottom after it has been xed to the
platform.
11. To avoid the heating up of the product, do not orient the sliding surface towards the sun.
12. Sliding can cause a small electrostatic charge. This can be avoided by not wearing synthetic
fabric clothing and/or by regularly cleaning the surface of the slide with water and soap.
14
4!
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
14
If slide is purchased, position
the slide on the opposite side
to the door as shown in the
diagams.
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Step 17
Parts needed - &
The safety boards (No.11 & 12) are
positioned to block the gaps on the tower’s
rails and stop entrapment when going
down the slide. Fix them in place using
4x30mm screws per board.
8 x 30mm screws
30mm
screw
11 12 1!
Pre drill
hole
4!
12
11
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
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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50kg

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