Mercia Garden Products 02CORPLAY0505-V1-PEFC Instruction manual

02CORPLAY0505-V1-PEFC
5x5 Corner 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
!
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

02CORPLAY0505-V1-PEFC
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1516mm
Depth = 1516mm
Height = 1384mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1405mm
Depth = 1405mm
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Door Panel
AI-02CORPLAY0505-V1DP
Window Panel QTY 2
AI-02CORPLAY0505-V1WP
QTY x2
Left Gable
AI-02CORPLAY0505-V1GL
Right Gable
AI-02CORPLAY0505-V1GR
1 2 3 4
68
Door
AI-02CORPLAY0505-V1D
Window
AI-03FW540X1132-V1
QTY x2
Roof
OSB8-1492X1492mm
5 7
Floor
AI-02CORPLAY0505-V1F
Panel Frame - 28x28x1240mm
FS2828-1240mm
Eaves Frame - 28x28x884mm QTY x2
FS2828-884mm
Eaves Frame - 28x28x1436mm QTY x2
FS2828-1436mm
Eaves Frame - 28x28x819mm
FS2828-819mm
Fascia - 95x12x1492mm QTY x2
SR1295-1492mm
Fascia - 95x12x896mm QTY x2
SR1295-896mm
Fascia - 95x12x860mm
SR1295-860mm
Cover Trim - 40x12x1344mm QTY x4
S1240-1344mm
Ridge Bar - 28x28x1354mm
FS2828-1354mm
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Hinge
PI-07-0113 QTY x3
“L” Bracket
PI-07-0012 QTY x2
Window Block
PI-07-0011 QTY x8
Door Knob
PI-04-0024
Felt
PI-01-0014
19 20 21
22
Look for the symbols and follow the safety guidlines below.
1!
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 x80
50mm Screw x20
20mm Black Screw x5
40mm Screw x37
Felt Tacks x80
30mm Black Screw x23
Nail Bag

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1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
3!
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
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30mm
screw
Step 1
Parts needed - & &
Place the door panel (No. 1) onto a rm and
level surface and place the door (No. 5) into
the opening making sure there is an equal
space of 12mmaround the door.
*Use 2x fascia’s from the xing kit as a guide
to achieve the correct spacing.
Once in position x the door to the door panel
with the 3x hinges (No. 18) securing per
hinge using 7x30mm black screws.
21x30mm black screws.
18
5
1
12mm
12mm
1
5
30mm
screw
20
Step 2
Parts needed - & &
Position a window (No. 6) into each
window panel (No. 2) and secure the
window into place using 4x window
blocks (No. 20) and 3x30mm screws
per block.
Ensure to x the window blocks at
each corner of the window and then
to the upright framing on the window
panel.
24x30mm Screws
2062
18
Step 3
Parts needed -
Place the oor (No. 8) onto your rm
and level base, making sure that
there is suitable drainage and is
free from areas where standing
water can collect.
Step 4
Parts needed - &
Attach the panel frame (No. 9) to the
rear of the left gable (No. 3) using
3x50mm screws.
*Ensure the panel frame is level with
the framing at the bottom of the
left gable.
3x50mm Screws
50mm
screw
3
9
9
1! 2!
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
2
6
8

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2Step 8
Parts needed - &
Fix the 2x “L” brackets (No.19) to
either end of the ridge bar(No.17) using
2x20mm screws per bracket.
*Ensure the bracket plate(s) are ush
with each end of the ridge bar.
Once in place position the ridge bar
between the gable and window
panel, securing into position using
2x30mm screws per side.
4x20mm Screws
4x30mm Screws
20mm
screw
30mm
screw
b
4
Step 5
Parts Needed - &
Place the left and right gable(s)
(No’s. 3 & 4) onto the oor (No.8) and
x together using 3x50mm
screws. Ensure to secure through
the right gable into the panel
frame.
Do NOT secure the building to
the oor until after the roof has
been tted.
3x50mm Screws
50mm
screw
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Step 7
Parts needed - &
Following the same method
outlined in Step 4 x the
second window panel (No. 2)
and door panel (No. 1) into
position, securing at the
corner(s) with 3x50mm screws.
Do NOT secure the building to
the oor until after the roof has
been tted.
9x50mm Screws
50mm
screw
21
2
Step 6
Parts needed -
Following the same method
outlined in Step 4 x the rst
window panel (No. 2) into
position, securing at the
corner with 3x50mm screws.
Do NOT secure the building to
the oor until after the roof has
been tted.
3x50mm Screws
50mm
screw
a
17 19
b
a
19
17
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1! 2!
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hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
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hole
3

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30mm
screw
7
Step 9
Parts needed - & & &
Arrange the eaves frames (No’s. 10,
11 & 12) around the edge of the
roof sheet (No. 7) as shown in the
illustration.
Secure the framing in position using
30mm screws, ensuring to screw
through the roof sheet into the
frames.
16x30mm Screws
12
11
10
12
10
10
11
11 7
Step 10
Parts needed -
Place the assembled roof panel on top
of the building and x into position
using 30mm screws.
*Ensure to screw through the roof
sheet into the panel’s framing and
ridge bar.
22x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
7
Step 11
Parts needed -
Once the roof has been xed into place,
secure the building to the oor using
16x40mm screws.
*Ensure to screw through the oor into
the oor bearers using the nail pattern
as a guide.
16x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
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hole
1! 2!
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hole
1! 2!
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hole

*Cut down
trims to t
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Felt
tacks
b
a
Step 12
Parts needed -
Cut the felt (No. 22) into 2x strips
(1592mm) and lay onto the roof, making sure to
lay the felt from the rear of the building to the
front as shown in the illustration.
*Ensure there is approximatley 50mm
of overhanging felt around the building.
Once in position secure the felt to the
roof using 78x felt tacks.
78x Felt Tacks
22
HANDLE
WITH CARE
12
3
4
Step 13
Parts needed -
Arrange the cover trims (No. 16) at front
and side(s) of the building and x into
place using 3x30mm screws per strip.
*For the front cover strips, measure
and trim to t
12x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
16
16
16
16
Step 14
Parts needed - & &
Secure the fascia’s (No’s. 13, 14 & 15)
around the top of the building using
4x40mm screws as shown in the
illustration.
*Make sure to trap the felt between
the building and the facia.
19x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
16
151413
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*Cut down
trims to t
a
b
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hole
1! 2!
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hole
1! 2!
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hole
15
14
14
13
13

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COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treat-
ment immediately after the building has
been assembled.
AFTER TREATMENT:
score around protective
cover on glazing and
carefuly peel
covering back
21
Step 15
Parts needed -
Place the door knob (No. 21)on the outside of the
door, screwing into the desired position.
21
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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