Mercia Garden Products TULIP PLAYHOUSE 02TUL411411-V3-PEFC Instruction manual

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02TUL411411-V3-PEFC
TULIP PLAYHOUSE
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.
**Protim Aquatan T5 (621)**
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.
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
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.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to protect
the product during transit and for upto 3 months against mould. To validate your
guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated
with a wood preserver within the rst three months of assembly and thereafter in
accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure
the product is placed on a suitable base.
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
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 month
To be used under direct supervision of an adult

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02TUL411411-V3
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1544mm
Depth = 1844mm
Height = 1536mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1512mm
Depth = 1490mm
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Door Gable Left Window Side Right Window Side Plain Gable
2
134
56 7
Roof OSB Floor OSB Door
9
Window Cross
QTY x3
Window
AI-02PHOW-V1
AI-02TUL411411-V3DG
PI-03-0010 PI-03-0009 AI-02TUL411411-V3D PI-04-0013
QTY x3
8
QTY x2
AI-02TUL411411-V3WSL AI-02TUL411411-V3WSR AI-02TUL411411-V3PG
5x Floor Joist - 28x28x1500mm
Fixing Kit
10
11
12
13
14
15
1716 18
19 20 21
22 23 24
3x Veranda Boards - 12x95x1470mm
Ridge Bar - 28x28x1155mm
2x Cover Trims - 12x45x1155mm
4x Fascia Board - 12x95x980mm
2x Roof Eave - 28x28x1520mm
Fascia Block - 28x28x340mm 2x Finial Ply Door Stop
Felt
Wooden
Door Handle
2x T-hinge 2x L Bracket
Door Flower
Door Styrene
PI-07-0011
Window Block
25
FS2828-1500mm
SR1295-1470mm
FS2828-1155mm
S1245-1155mm
FAS980X95mm
FS2828-1520mm
F4444-380mm ANGLED DIAMOND SHED FINIAL PLY TRIANGLE
PI-04-0016
PI-05-0014
PI-04-0024
PI-07-0113 PI-07-0012
30mm Screw x92
50mm Screw x32
60mm Screw x2
20mm Screw x15
40mm Screw x36
Felt Tacks x60
10mm Screw x3
30mm Black Screw x 14
Nail Bag
QTY x6

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Pre Assembly
Before assembling remove the transportation
blocks from the bottom of each panel.
Step 1
To x the Windows (No. 8) into the panels
that accomodate a window. First x the
Window Block to the Window as shown
with 1x30mm screw.
Place the Window into the window hole
and x by screwing though the Window
Block (No. 25) with 2x30mm screws as
shown.
Screw into the Window rst.
18x30mm screws.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 2
Lay the Door Gable (No. 1) face up on a
at surface, place the Door (No. 7) within
the door aperture. Position the door
centrally to the door aperture ensuring
any gap is equal on all four sides.
Once you are happy the door is in the
correct position place a Hinge (No. 23) 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) and using 30mm black screws x
the hinge to the door and the door gable.
14x30mm Black screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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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
Please retain product label and instructions for future reference
Step 3
Lay the Floor Joists (No. 10) under the
oor OSB with an even space between
each one. Position joists ush on one side
of the Floor sheet (No. 6) and mark centers
of joists onto either end . Fix using 4 x 30mm
screws per joist.
Place the Veranda Boards (No. 11) along
the joists and against the oor sheet. Spread them
evenly making sure the end board is ush
with the framing. Fix using 2 x 30mm
screw for each board along the dotted
lines shown on the illustration.
50x30mm screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Step 4
Fix the corners with 50mm screws as
shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the oor
until the roof is tted.
Position the Plain Gable (No. 4) and Left
Window Side (No. 2) so there is equal
spacing between the oor and cladding
on all 4 sides.
3x50mm screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
2
4
Step 5
Attach the remaining Right Window Side
(No. 3) and Door Gable (No. 1) using the
same method as shown previously.
Fix with 3x50mm screws at each corner.
9x50mm screws
Pre drill
hole
50mm
screw
3
Step 6
Place the Ridge Bar (No. 12) in between
the door and plain gable. Ensure the top
corners of the support bar are ush with
each top point (see illustration).
Secure in place using a L bracket (No. 24)
on each end and 4x30mm screws per brace.
8x30mm screws
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
12
24
24
6
11
10
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Step 7
Fix two eaves frames (No. 15) to each roof OSB
sheet using 3x30mm screws per eave.
Fix the Roof sheets (No. 5) to the roof
ensuring they come together at the top using
40mm screws directly through the roof
sheet at the top. Make sure to attach the
roofs to the ridge bar.
6x30mm screws
24x40mm screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
15
55
Step 8
Fit the Fascia Block (No. 15) 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
Pre drill
hole
15
Step 9
Once the roof is xed attach the building
to the oor with 50 mm screws making sure
to screw into the Floor bearers.
20x50mm screws
Step 10
Cut Felt (No. 21) into 3 sheets 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
21
Felt
tacks
50mm
screw
Pre drill
hole

AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back
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Step 11
At the back of the building, x the two
Cover Trims (No. 13) to either end of the
side panels.
Use 3x30mm screws per trim.
3x30mm screws
12
12
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Step 12
Fix Fascias (No. 14) and Finials (No. 14)
using 40mm screws.
Pre drill holes to avoid splitting. Ensure to
the trap the felt between the fascia and
building.
12x40mm screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
14
17
14
Step 13
Place a Window Frame Cross (No. 9) against
the inside of each window. Position the frame
centrally to the window and x using
4x20mm screws per frame.
Place the Wooden Door Handle (No. 22)
on the outside of door and use a 60mm screw
from the inside to secure. Pre drill hole rst
to avoid splitting.
On the inside of the door opening x the
Ply Door Stop (No. 18) to the bottom left
corner using 3x20mm screws.
Sandwich the Door Styrene (No. 20) between
the Door ‘s hole (No. 7) and Door Flower
(No. 14) then x using 3 x 10mm screws.
Ensure the glazing covers the cut out and
the screws do not crack hit the glazing.
15x20mm screws
3x10mm screws
1x60mm screws
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
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19 20
22
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18