Mercia Garden Products Cherry Tower 02CHYTWR-V3-PEFC User manual

02CHYTWR-V3-PEFC
Cherry Tower
In all instances for assistance with your product, please contact customer care on :
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

02CHYTWR-V3
Overall Dimensions:
Width = 1205mm
Depth = 1870mm
Height = 593mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 1176mm
Depth = 1870mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
* Measurements do not
include slide & ladder *
14
9
10
11
12
13
Framing - 44x58x1870mm QTY 2
F4458-1870mm
3
4
5
6
7
8Floor Framing - 28x28x1170mm QTY 2
Leg Brace - 27x58x400mm QTY 8
Leg Post - 44x58x523mm QTY 4
Framing - 27x58x1044mm QTY 1
Framing - 44x58x1088mm QTY 3
F4458-1088mm
FS2828-1170mm
F4458-1088mm ANGLED
F4458-523mm
F2758-1044mm
Ladder Step - 27x95x479mm QTY 2
Ladder Side Right - 650mm QTY 1
Ladder Side Left - 650mm QTY 1
Shiplap Board - 1112mm QTY 2
Shiplap Board - 1200mm QTY 1
Floor Framing - 28x28x1057mm QTY 2
pro2795-650mm
WBRT80-1112mm
WBRT80-1200mm
FS2828-1057mm
F2795-476mm
pro2795-650mm
2
1
Bunk Floor
AI-02CHYTWR-V2BF
Slide
PI-10-0005
50kg
Max
50kg
Max
30mm Screw x 4
50mm Screw x 43
20mm Screw x 5
40mm Screw x 25
10mm Screw x 20
Nail Bag
100mm Screw x 35
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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
This tower can only be used with the
following playhouses:
02PLM0404-V2-PEFC (Plum)
02CHY0404-V5-PEFC (Cherry)
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.
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Step 1
Parts needed - No. 3 QTY 2
No. 4 QTY 1
Place the Framing (No. 3) and Framing
(No. 4) as shown, ensuring the ends are
ush.
Fix the together by screwing through the
side of the framing to the end of the
framing below using 1x100mm screw
per end, as shown in the illustration.
2x100mm screws
100mm
screw Bunk Rail
43
3
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 2
Parts needed - No. 4 QTY 2
No. 5 QTY 1
Place the Framing (No. 4) and
Framing (No. 5) inside the frame.
Make sure No. 5 is positioned in
the centre and use it as a guide
for positioning No. 4 in the
middle.
Fix together as shown with
1x100mm screw per end.
6x100mm screws
5
4
100mm
screw
4
694mm
694mm
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
Step 3
Parts needed - No. 6 QTY 4
Lift the assembled frame up and
position the leg posts (No. 6)
underneath as shown.
Fix the leg posts to the frame by
screwing through the framing
into the leg post, using 1x100mm
screw per leg post.
4x100mm screws
100mm
screw
6
6
6
6
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
7
Step 4
Parts needed - No. 7 QTY 8
Fix the Leg Braces (No. 7) to either
side of each leg post by screwing
through the framing into the leg
brace, and up through the leg post
into the leg brace, using 2x100mm
screws per brace.
Ensure the framing is level so that
the corners and legs are square.
16x100mm screws
100mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
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1
Step 5
Parts needed - No. 1 QTY 1
Place the Bunk Floor (No. 1) on top
of the platform framing and x
into position by screwing through
the oor into the framing below,
using 10x40mm screws.
10x40mm screws
40mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
30mm
screw
Step 6
Parts needed - Refer to playhouse
Take out the solid OSB oor sheet
that is supplied with the playhouse.
Place the oor sheet on top of the
framing platform and secure into
position using the 10x30mm screws.
10x30mm screws
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
50mm
screw
8
9
8
9
Step 7
Parts needed - No. 8 QTY 2
No. 9 QTY 2
Place the Floor Framing (No. 8 &
No. 9) on top of the oor sheet
and locate around the edge as
shown, ensuring each piece is
ush to the edge of the oor
sheet.
Fix each piece into place with
3x50mm screws per frame.
12x50mm screws
**Check the ridigity of the parts and
tighten and adjust where necessary.
You can then proceed to building the
playhouse.
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
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Step 8
The playhouse can now be assembled
on top of the framing.
Follow the instructions provided with
the playhouse to do this.
*Disregard the oor joists as these are not
needed when tting to the platform.
Secure the playhouse to the framing
with 8x50mm screws.
8x50mm screws
50mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
Step 9
Parts needed - No. 10 QTY 1
No. 11 QTY 2
Slot the Shiplap Boards (No. 10 &
11) into the bottom of the cladding
around the sides.
Fix them into position by screwing
through the face of the board into
the framing below using 4x40mm
screws per board.
12x40mm screws
11
40mm
screw
11 10
10
11
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
P 6
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COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
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Step 10
Parts needed - No. 12 QTY 1
No. 13 QTY 1
No. 14 QTY 2
Slot the two Ladder Steps (No. 14)
between the Ladder Side Left (No. 12)
and the Ladder Side Right (No. 13).
Fix with 2x50mm screws per end, as
shown.
8x50mm screws
50mm
screw
12
14
13
**Check for any post manufacture
splits in the wood.
If present, do not use and contact
the customer service team for
replacement parts.
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
2
2
2
Step 11
Parts needed - No. 2 QTY 1
Place the ladder against the
platform as shown. Fix into position
with 2x100mm screws.
Place the Slide (No. 2) into
position as shown. Fix into place with
2x40mm screws.
The position of the ladder and slide
can be reversed to create an
alternative set up if desired.
*Do not place either the ladder or
slide on the same side that the door
opens as this creates a potential
hazard. *
2x 40mm screws
2x100mm screws
100mm
screw 40mm
screw
1! 2!
Pre drill
hole
50kg
4!
P 7
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COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.

P 8
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DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY
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