Mercia Garden Products 02HON51156-V2-PEFC Instruction manual

02HON51156-V2-PEFC
Honeysuckle Playhouse
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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
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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
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2mm Drill bit
12mm CSK

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02HON51156-V2
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1864mm
Depth = 1695mm
Height = 1711mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1760mm
Depth = 1670mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
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134
Door Gable
AI-01HON1156-V1DG
78
10
11
12
13 14
Roof Eaves - 1670mm
FS2828-1670mm
QTY x2
19
16
Finial
Ply Door Stop
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
PLY TRIANGLE
QTY x2
15
Wooden Door Handle
PI-04-0024
18
17
Hinge
L Bracket
PI-07-0113
PI-07-0112
QTY x2
QTY x2
PI-07-0011
Window Block QTY x4
20
Plain Gable
AI-01HON1156-V1PG
Roof OSB
1670x1060mm
QTY x2
PI-03-0018
Floor Sheet
1760x1165mm
PI-03-0025
Left Side Panel
AI-02HON51156-V1LP
Right Side Panel
AI-02HON51156-V1RP
Door
AI-02HON51156-V1D
Roof Support Bar - 1100mm
FS2828-1100mm
Floor Joist - 1760mm
FS2828-1760mm
QTY x4
10
Fascia Board - 1090mm
FAS1295-1090mm
QTY x4
22
21
Fascia Block
PI-code
Window
AI-02PHOW-V1
9
Door Flower
PI-04-0016
Window Cross
PI-04-0013
Door Styrene
PI-05-0014
QTY x2
QTY x2
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
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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.
30mm Screw x 57
50mm Screw x 24
60mm Screw x 2
20mm Screw x 15
40mm Screw x 46
Felt Tacks x 65
10mm Screw x 4
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag

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Step 1
Parts needed - x2 & x4
To x the Windows into the
panels that accomodate a window.
Position the Window x2 (No. 8) central
into the window opening. Fix the
Window Block x8 (No. 22) to the
Window central as shown with
1x30mm screw.
Place the Window into the
window hole and x by screwing
though the Window Block with
2x30mm screws as shown.
18x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
A
B
A
B
19
8
A
22
22
8
Step 2
Parts needed - & x4
If purchased with a tower please
read both sets of instructions before
beginning assembly.
Lay Floor Joists (No. 11) under the Floor
Sheet (No. 4) with an even space
between each one. Position joists ush
on one side of the oor sheet and mark
centers of joists onto either end.
Fix using 5 x 30mm screws per joist.
20x30mm screws.
4
11
30mm
screw
411
Step 3
Parts needed - & & x2
Lay the Door Gable (No. 1) face
up on a at surface, place the
Door (No. 7) within the door
aperture. Position the door so
that you have a 12mm gap
from the door to the door
gable on all four sides as
shown.
Useful tip: Use a 12mm thick piece of
timber from your xing kit within the
gaps to ensure the door does not move.
Once you are happy the door is
in the correct position, place a
Hinge (No. 21) 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). Fix the
hinge to the Door and the Door
Gable using 7x30mm black screws
per hinge.
14x30mm black screws
7
30mm
screw
17
12mm
12mm
B
21
A
A
B
1
21
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
3!
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole

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6
Step 4
Parts needed - &
Fix the corner of the Plain Gable
(No. 2) to the Right Side Panel (No. 6)
with 3x 50mm screws as shown in
diagram.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof is tted.
3x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
6
2
Step 5
Parts needed - & & &
Fix Door Gable (No. 1) to the Right
Side Panel (No. 6) and the Left Side
Panel (No. 5). Then x the Left Side
Panel to the Plain Gable in the corners
using 9x50mm screws.
Position the panels so there is equal
spacing between the oor and clad-
ding on all four sides.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof is tted.
9x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
1
5
6
156
10
Step 6
Parts needed - & x2
Place the Roof Support bar (No.
10) in between the Door Gable
and Plain Gable panels.
Ensure the top corners of the
support bar are ush with each
top point. Secure in place using
the L Bracket (No. 20) on each
end with 4x30mm screws per
bracket.
Do not secure the building to
the oor until the roof is tted.
8x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
20
1! 2!
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hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
2
2

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Step 7
Parts needed - x2 & x2
Fix the Roof Eaves x2 (No. 9) to
each sheet using 3x30mm screws per
eave.
Fix the Roof OSB x2 (No. 3) to
the roof using 13x40mm screws per
sheet directly through the OSB into
the framing.
Do not secure the building to the
oor until the roof is tted.
6x30mm screws.
26x40mm screws.
40mm
screw
30mm
screw
3
39
A
BA
B
99
Step 8
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
13
13
Step 9
Cut the Felt into 3 sheets of 1795
mm 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 - x4 & x2
At the front and back of the
building, x the Fascia Board x4
(No. 12) and Finials x2 (No. 15).
Fix the Fascia Board using
4x40mm screws per board and
the Finials using 2x40mm screws
each.
Ensure to the trap the felt
between the fascia and
building.
20x40mm screws.
40mm
screw
12
15
12 15
12
15
1! 2!
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hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
1! 2!
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hole

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Step 12
Parts needed - x2 &
Place a Window Cross (No. 16)
against the inside of each window.
Position the frame centrally to the
window and x using 4x20mm screws
per frame.
8x20mm screws
Place the Wooden Door Handle
(No. 19) on the outside of door and
use a 60mm screw from the inside to
secure.
1x60mm screws
Sandwich the Door Styrene
(No. 18) between the door cut out and
Door Flower (No. 17), then x using
3x10mm screws. Ensure the glazing
covers the cut out and the screws do
not crack the glazing.
3x10mm screws
a
b
c
a
b
c
d
20mm
screw
10mm
screw
60mm
screw
d
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
14 16 17 18 19
14
17 8
16
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
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
On the inside of the door
opening, x the Ply Door Stop (No. 14)
to the bottom left corner using
3x20mm screws.
3x20mm screws
Step 11
once the roof is tted secure the
building to the oor with 12x50mm
screws
12x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole