Mercia Garden Products Poppy User manual

Contents
02POP411411-V1
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2mm Drill bit
x2
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
This building should be erected by
two Adults.
For ease of assembly, it is advisable to
pilot drill all screw holes and ensure
all screw heads are countersunk.
Length - 1512mm
Width - 1498mm
Height - 1541mm
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.
- Make sure you have a suitable base ready to erect your building
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 delivered pre-treated with a water based timber treatment
however this only helps to protect during transit of your garden item. To
validate your guarantee and for better protection against weathering it is
highly recommended that you treat the garden building with a wood preserver
within 3 months of assembly. This will need to be re-applied annually to ensure
longevity of your building. Care must be taken when constructing the garden
building that it is not touching the ground and is 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.
TYPES OF BASE
- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
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.
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
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. Children of any age should not be left to play unsupervised.
Mercia Garden Products Limited, Sutton On Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6QN
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 month
To be used under direct supervision of an adult
Retain Instructions for future reference
Door gable
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Plain gable Roof sheet
1520 x 920mm
x2
1470 x 1210mm
Left side panel
Right side panel Floor sheet
Floor joists - 1500mm x5
Veranda boards - 1470mm x3
Roof support bar- 27 x 45x 1155mm
Cover trim- 12 x 45x 1155mm x2
Fascia board x4
Fascia block Ply triangle
Window cross x3
Fixing Kit
Roof eaves - 1520mm x2
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Window Bar - 505
Window Bar - 473
Beading -450 x2
Beading -245 x4
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Finial x2
Veranda Strip 570mm x2
Door
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Assembly
Nail Bag & Ironmongery
30mm Screw x 105
50mm Screw x32
60mm Screw x2
20mm Screw x17
40mm Screw x37
Felt Tacks x60
10mm Screw x4
Wooden door
handle
Corner
Bracing x2
Felt
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Remove transportation blocks
from the bottom of each panel
before beginning assembly. Each
Panel should have two blocks.
Use 7x30mm Screws to attatch each
hinge onto the door and door gable.
21 x 30mm screws
Step 1
Lay joists under the oor sheet with an even space between each one. Position joists ush on one side of the
oor sheet and mark centers of joists onto either end . Fix using 4 x 30mm screws per joist.
Place the veranda boards along the joists and against the oor sheet. spread them evenly making sure the
end board is ush with framing. Fix using 2 x 30mm screw for each board along the dotted lines shown on
the illustration.
30mm
screw
Repeat the screws positions
along each dotted line
Assembled oor
Place the floor on a firm and level base,
ensure base has suitable drainage free
from areas where standing water can
collect. (See front page on base
requirements).
40 x 30mm screws
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9
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Step 2
Fix the corners with 3x 50mm screws as shown in diagram.
Do not secure the building to the floor until the roof is fitted. Fix the panels onto the floor using 50mm
screws in alignment with the floor joists
10 x 50mm screws
50mm
screw
16 x 50mm screws
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4
Step 3
Fix door gable and second side
panel using the same method
shown in step 2.
Position the panels so there is
equal spacing between the oor
and cladding on all four sides.
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*Before xing the door gable, check
the top and bottom of the door and
remove any transit screws. Make sure
door opens and closes freely. Adjust
hinge position if necessary.
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30mm
screw
Step 4
Place the roof support bar in between the front and
back panels. Ensure the top corners of the support
bar are ush with each top point (see illustration).
Secure in place using a corner brace on each end and
4x30mm screws per brace.
8 x 30mm screws
10
40mm
screw
Step 5
Fix a roof eave to each roof sheet
using 5x30mm screws per eave.
Position the roof sheets on to
the building and x using
12x40mm screws per
sheet.
30mm
screw
10 x 30mm screws
24 x 40mm screws
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Step 7
Cut felt 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
Felt
tacks
60 x felt tacks
Step 8
At the back of the building, x the two
cover trims to either end of the side
panels. Use 3x30mm screws per trim.
30mm
screw
6 x 30mm screws
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Step 6
Fit the fascia support block to
the front of the building using
4x30mm screws, make sure it is
ush with the outside edge of
each roof sheet.
30mm
screw
4 x 30mm screws
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Step 9
Fix fascias and nials
using 40mm screws. Pre
drill holes to avoid
splitting. Ensure to the
trap the felt between the
fascia and building.
40mm
screw
12 x 40mm screws
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Step 10
Place a window frame cross 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 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 triangle door stop to the bottom left corner using
3x20mm screws.
See illustration bubbles for assembly instructions for the door crosses.
16 x 30mm Screws
16 x 20mm screws
3 x 10mm screws
1 x 60mm screw
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20mm
screw
20mm
screw
60mm
screw
It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood
treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
Remove film from both sides of styrene before fitting
Support underneath
styrene while fitting cross
and beading
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Beading
Beading
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Beading
Beading
1. Place one piece of short beading in the
top groove and push into the far corner.
Repeat with a second piece of short beading
and fit in to the oppisite corner of the lower
groove. fit the longer window cross into the
top and bottom groove buy using a circular
motion.The Cross needs to be central
2. Place the remaining beading into the
grooves and secure using 25mm screws. You
may want to place a piece of card on top of
the styrene to help aviod any potential
scratching.
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3. Place the Top part of the cross onto the
lower half ensuring that the fit is central.
Fix the the bar together using 1x 20mm
screw, ensuring not to damage the
Styrene Glazing. Pre drill to avoid splitting.
20mm
screw
30mm
screws
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20
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21
20mm
screw
Fix veranda strips to either
side using 20mm screws.
pre-drill holes rst
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