Mercia Garden Products 02LRGTWR-V3-PEFC Instruction manual

02LRGTWR-V3-PEFC
Large Tower
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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

70mm Screw x25
100mm Screw x20
150mm Screw x8
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50mm Screw x4
60mm Screw x2
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 2168mm
Length =2214mm
Height =1625mm
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
30mm Screw x35
40mm Screw x24
Nail Bag
7
870x70x1625mm F7575-1625mm QTY x2
70x70x1625mm F7575-670mm
970x70x900mm F7575-900mm QTY x2
11
12
Ladder Side Left
Ladder Side Right
13
14
15
F4444x475mm
12x60x600mm SR1260-600mm QTY x7
Long Rail
AI-02LRGTWR-V3
Short Rail
AI-03LRGTWR-V3SR
QTY x2
23
1
Bunk Floor
AI-02LRGTWR-V3TF
pro2795-390mm QTY x4
pro2795-1365mm
pro2795-1365mm
5
6
12x121x1145 MB-1225mm
12x121x405 MB-475mm
4
Ladder Step
10 44x60x762mm F4458-802mm QTY x8
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 per user
50kg
This tower can only be used with the
following playhouses:
02HON51156-V2-PEFC (Honeysuckle)
16 Ladder Block F4444-372mm

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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.

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Step 1
Part needed - & &
Slide parts 5 and 6 onto the front of
the Bunk oor as shown.
Ensure there is a 70mm gap
between the two parts, this is for
the rail post.
Take a look at the dierent set ups
below and on the next page and
decide which you wish to make.
Then place the two boards into
position accordingly.
The parts can be switched around
placing the gap on the other side,
this depends on which setup you
wish to construct.
Ladder on the Left side,
with no slide.
Ladder on the Left and
slide on the Right side.
Ladder on the Left and
slide on the front-right.
For set up 1 to 3, place the
boards as shown above.
5
6
1
SET UP 1
SET UP 2
SET UP 3
56
70mm
1
70mm gap
c
9
For set up 4 to 6, place the boards as
shown above
5
670mm
1
Ladder on the Right
side, with no slide.
SET UP 4
Ladder on the Right
and slide on the Left
SET UP 5
Ladder on the Right and
slide on the Front-Left.
SET UP 6
3
15 6

Predrill holes rst to avoid splitting the wood.
With the platform resting on one side,
secure one of the Back Posts (No.9) to the
back of the platform. Use 2x150mm screws
per post and secure through the top of the
platform.
Secure two corner braces (No.10) to the
post using 2x100mm screws per brace.
Note: the post should be at a 90 degree
angle and the corner braces should be at
a 45 degree angle to the platform.
To ensure the front post (No.8) is at the
correct height, mark the height of the back
post on the front post and position into the
cut out section at the front of the platform
as shown. Secure using 2x150mm screws
per post.
Fix two corner braces to the front post as
previously and repeat the previous steps on
remaining posts.
Carefully position the platform onto the base
and check that it is level.
16x100mm Screws
8x150mm Screws
Step 2
Parts needed - &
Next x the two boards(No.5 & 6)
into position using 40mm screws.
The diagram here shows the boards
in position for Set up 1 to 3. for Set
up 4 to 6 reverse the boards
position. Predrill holes rst to avoid
splitting the wood.
Trim the boards on one end to allow
the board to t around the posts.
6x40mm Screws
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Step 3
Parts needed -
Slot (No.7 )in the 70mm gap
between the two boards and secure
at the front using 2x100mm screws.
Then secure the post from
underneath as shown using another
1x100mm screw.
Predrill holes rst to avoid
splitting the wood.
3x100mm Screws
100mm
screw
7
40mm
screw
5
6
Step 4
Parts needed - x2 & x2 & x8
100mm
screw
150mm
screw
A
C
B
568
7
109
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
*Cut down
trims to t
A
BA
B
C
A
B
8
10
8
10
10
3
10

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Step 5
Parts needed -
Next take out the solid sheet oor
which is supplied with the playhouse.
Place the oor sheet on top of the
platform (No.1) and secure into
position using 16x30mm screws.
16x30mm screws
30mm
screw
Step 6
The platform is ready for the assembly
of the playhouse on top. Follow the
instructions provided with the
playhouse. Disregard the oor joists as
these are not needed when tting to
the platform.
Ensure to x the playhouse to the
oor sheet using the same xing
method mentioned in the playhouse
instructions.
30mm
screw
Step 7
Parts needed - & & x4
To assemble the ladder slot the steps
(No.13 x4) into the left and right
ladder side (No.11 &12) and x with
4x30mm screws per step.
16x30mm Screws
11 12
13
113
12
11
1
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
If slide is purchased, position the
slide on the opposite side to the
door as shown in the diagrams. 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
Step 8
Parts needed -
To position the Ladder Block (No. 16),
measure 27mm from upright. This is where
the block will be xed wth 2x60mm
screws.
2x60mm screws
60mm
screw
16
16

1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
50mm
screw
Step 9
Parts needed - & &
Place the ladder between the front
post (No.9) and the playhouse left
hand side rail.
Ensure the ladder ts at to the oor
and x in place using 4x50mm
screws as shown.
4x50mm screws. 8x70mm Screws
70mm
screw
70mm
screw
Step 10
Parts needed -
Predrill holes rst to avoid splitting the
wood.
Fix the large rail (No.2) into position
depending on the set up you wish to
construct, using 8x70mm screws.
Step 11
Parts needed - x2 (without slide)
Predrill holes rst to avoid splitting
the wood.
Fix the short rail (No.3)into position
depending on the set up you wish to
construct, using 12x70mm screws.
12x70mm Screws
SET UP 1 & 4
3
3
11 12 13 2
3
3
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
2
2
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SET UP 2 & 5
SET UP 3 & 6
Step 12
Parts needed - &
Predrill all holes rst to avoid
splitting the wood.
Next attach part 14 to the
outside of the platform
where the slide will be tted,
use 3x70mm screws.
Then Place the slide (No.4)
into position and x using
2x40mm screws from the top
down into the platform.
3x70mm Screws
2x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
70mm
screw
B
A
144
B
B
A
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
3
3
4
4
4
4

15
Step 13
Parts needed - x6
Predrill all holes rst to avoid
splitting the wood.
Now t part 15 x6 in the gaps of
both railings (No.3) near the slide
and x using 2x40mm screws per
part of the top and bottom
This is to help stop any potential
hazards when using the slide.
12x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
15 1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
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Step 14
Parts needed -
Predrill all holes rst to avoid
splitting the wood.
Now t part 15 in the gap closest to
the upright (No. 8). The board needs
to be xed to the inside of the rail
and should sit ush against the
upright. Fix using 2x40mm screws
per part of the top and bottom
This is to help stop any potential
hazards when using the slide.
2x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
15
815

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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
We strongly recommend applying a impact reducing surface around the
base and slide. Also a 2 metre safety perimeter around the building free
from obstacles and potential hazards.