Mercia Garden Products Cherry Playhouse Instruction manual

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Cherry 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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Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1416mm
Depth = 1253mm
Height = 1398mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1171mm
Depth = 1110mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
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19
16
Finial
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
QTY x2
15
18
17
20
2
13
Door Gable Plain Gable Window Side
QTY x2
AI-02CHY0404-V4DG AI-02CHY0404-V4PG AI-02CHY0404-V4WS
8
9
10
11
12
Ridge Bar - 28x28x1048mm
Eaves Frame - 28x28x1205mm
Floor Joist - 28x28x1110mm
Fascia - 95x12x800mm
Fascia Block - 44x44x200mm
QTY x2
QTY x4
QTY x4
FS2828-1048mm
FS2828-1205mm
FS2828-1110mm
FAS800
F4444-240mm (ANGLED)
4567
QTY x3
Window
AI-02PHOW-V1
Floor Sheet Roof Sheet Door
QTY x2
PI-03-0004 PI-03-0002 AI-02CHY0404-V4D
Door Styrene
PI-05-0014
Door Flower
PI-04-0016
Window Cross QTY x3
PI-04-0013
Corner Brace QTY x2
PI-07-0011
Window Block QTY x6
PI-07-0012
Wooden Door Handle
Hinge QTY x2
PI-04-0024
PI-07-0113
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
50kg per user

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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 56
50mm Screw x 28
60mm Screw x 2
20mm Screw x 14
40mm Screw x 34
Felt Tacks x 60
10mm Screw x 4
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag

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716
4
20 19
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Step 1
Parts needed - x3 & x6
To x the Windows into the panels
that accomodate a window. Position
the Window (No. 7) central into the
window opening. Fix the Window
Block (No. 20) 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
7
A
Step 2
Parts needed- & & x2
Place the Door Panel within the Door
Gable (No. 1) on a at level
surface and place the Door (No. 6) into
the door opening.
It is important that the door is placed
central in the space provided with a
12mm gap around the edge. Use a
12mm strip to help keep the gap
correct.
Fix the Hinges x2 (No. 19) to the door
framing with 3x30mm black screws.
The door can be hung from either side
to suit your needs.
Fix the Hinges to the Door panel using
4x30mm black screws.
14x30mm black screws.
19
30mm
screw
6
1
Step 3
Parts needed - & x4
Lay the Floor Joists (No. 10) under the Floor
Sheet (No. 4) with an even space between
each one. Position the joists ush on one side
of the oor sheet and mark the centers of
joists onto either end. Fix using 4 x30mm
screws per joist.
Place the oor on your rm and level base,
ensuring base has suitable drainage free
from areas where standing water can collect.
If purchased with a tower please read
both sets of instructions before
beginning assembly.
16x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
4
10
12mm
12mm
20
10
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
3!
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole

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Step 4
Parts needed - &
Attach the Plain Gable (No. 2) to a Window
Side (No. 3).
Fix the corners with 3x50mm screws as shown
in the diagram.
Do not secure the building to the oor
until after the roof has been tted.
Position the panels so there are equal gaps
between the oor and cladding.
3x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
2
3
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Step 5
Parts needed - &
Attach the Door Gable (No. 1) to
the remianing Window Side
(No. 3) with 6x50mm screws.
Position the panels so there are
equal gaps between the oor and
cladding. Fix the corners with
3 x 50mm screws as in the
diagram.
Do not secure the building to
the oor until after the roof has
been tted.
9x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
1
3
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Step 6
Parts needed - & x2
Place the Ridge Bar (No. 8) in
between the front and back
panels. Ensure the top corners of
the Ridge Bar are ush with each
top point as shown.
Secure in place using a Corner
Brace (No. 18) on each end using
4x30mm screws per brace.
8x30mm screws.
30mm
screw
18
8
18
8
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole

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Step 7
Parts needed - x2 & x2
Fix an Eaves Frame x2
(No. 9) to each Roof Sheet x2
(No. 5) using 5x30mm screws per
eave.
10x30mm screws.
Position the roof sheets
on the building.
Ensure the roof sheet sits ush
with the building at the back. Fix
using 10x40mm
screws per sheet.
20x40mm screws.
30mm
screw
40mm
screw
9
a
b
a
b
9
5
Step 8
Position the building square between the
oor and cladding.
Fix the building to the oor using 50mm
screws as shown in the illustration. Use
3x50mm screws per panel, making sure to
screw into the oor.
12x50mm screws.
50mm
screw
Step 9
Parts needed -
Fit the Fascia Block (No. 12) to the
front of the building using
4x30mm screws, ensuring it is
ush with the outside edge of
each roof sheet.
4x30mm screws.
12
30mm
screw
Step 10
Cut the Felt into 2 sheets of
1353mm length and lay
onto the roof as shown in
the diagram ensuring there
is a 50mm overhang around
the sides.
60x Felt tacks
Felt
tacks
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole

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13
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14 15 16 17
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Step 11
Parts needed - x4 & x2
Ensure to the trap the felt
between the fascia and building.
Fix the Fascias x4 (No. 11) with
2x40mm screws per Fascia and
Finials x2 (No. 13) using 2x40mm
screws per Finial.
12x40mm screws.
30mm
screw
11
11
Step 12
Parts needed - & & &
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.
12x20mm screws
Place the Wooden Door Handle
(No. 17) on the outside of door and
use a 60mm screw from the inside to
secure. Pre drill hole rst to avoid
splitting.
1x60mm screws
Sandwich the Door Styrene
(No. 14) between the door cut out and
Door Flower (No. 15), then x using
3x10mm screws. Ensure the glazing
covers the cut out and the screws do
not crack the glazing.
3x10mm screws
16
15 14
17
a
b
c
a
b
c
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
10mm
screw

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COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
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 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