OLT Grand Garden Chalet 6X3 User manual

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Grand Garden Chalet Dimensions:
Inside - 33” d x 73” w x 70” (back) 65” (front)
Outside with Roof Overhang -39”d x 78” w x 73”(back) 69” (front)
Outside (Outside Trim to Trim) -36 1/2”d x 74 1/2” w x 72”(back) 68” (front)
Thank you for purchasing a Grand
Garden Chalet. Please take the time
to identify all the parts prior to
assembly.
Please use Safety Eyewear and Gloves
while Assembling. Be sure to read and
follow all operating instructions for any
tools used during assembly.
Remember- NO SAW CUTTING IS
REQUIRED!
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground.
Please follow the instruction manual when
building your Grand Garden Chalet and
retain the manual for future maintenance
purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures
you may wish to consider include:
-If the product is elevated, any structural
and building code requirements are solely
the customer's responsibility, and should
be abided by.
-In high or gusty wind conditions it is
advisable to keep the structure securely
grounded.
-Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure
screws, doors, roof and parts are tight.
Grand Garden Chalet 6X3
Assembly Manual
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Revision #15
May 9th, 2012
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Floor Section
A 1 - Floor Section - 35 1/2” x 74” x 2 1/2”
Wall Section
B 2 - Side Walls - 35” x 70” - Angled Top (One Left / One Right Side)
C 2 - Back wall Panels - 35” x 70” - Identical
D 2 - Side Wall Studs - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 64 1/2” (angle cut one end)
E 2 - Back Wall Studs - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 67”
F 2 - Front Narrow Walls - 14 1/2” x 63 3/4” - Identical
G 1 - Door Header - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 70”
I 2 - Storage Shelf Support - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 14 1/2” & 18 1/4”
J 2 - Storage Shelves - 3/4” x 11 1/2” x 31 1/4”
Q 2 - Doors - 20 1/4” x 61 1/2” (Door Flange on Left Door)
CC 1 - Lower Door Stop - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 8” * See Step 41
EE 1 - Upper Door Stop - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 8” with Dado cut
DD 1 - Barrel Bolt Plywood Spacer - 1/2” x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2”
Roof Section
K 1 - Cedar Shingle Roof Panel - 38” x 78”
L 7 - 5” x 16” Shingles (Includes 1 Extra Shingle)
M 5 - 6” x 16” Shingles (Includes 1 Extra Shingle)
N 2 - 6” x 12” Shingles
Z 2 - Roof Ridge Caps - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 39”
Trim Section
H 1 - Front Horizontal Trim - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73 3/4”
O 2 - Vertical Door Frame Trim - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 64”
R 2 - Front Filler Trims - 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 61 1/2”
S 2 - Front Corner Trims - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 67 1/2”
T 2 - Front Side Corner Trims - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 68” - angle cut end
U 2 - Rear Corner Trims - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72”
V 2 - Rear Side Corner Trims - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 70” - angle cut end
W 1 - Rear Center Trim - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72”
X 2 - Side Facia Trims - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 33 1/4” (angle cut both ends)
Y 1 - Front Facia Trim - 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 68”
FF 1 - Upper Rear Trim - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75”
GG 2 - Lower Front Narrow Trims - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 10 3/4”
HH 1 - Door Flange - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 61 3/8”
** Plus 2 Cedar Shingle Shims (discard after using)
Note: We recommend you drill a 1/8” pilot hole for each screw to avoid
splitting wood. The hole depth should be equal to 3/4 the length of
screw.
A
B
UC
Y
V
S
K
R
D
T
I
Q
J
H
F
G
L
Exploded View and Parts List for 6’x3’ Grand Garden Chalet
O
P
AA
BB
E
M
N
X
Z
Parts List
Note: Trim and Skirting pieces are graded with the best face being rough sawn.
Rough sawn cedar is much easier to paint and stain.
EE
FF
GG
Not Shown:
W - Rear Center Trim
CC- Lower Door Stop
DD-Barrel Bolt Plywood Spacer.
HH

6x3 GRAND GARDEN CHALET
2 1/2”
Note: screws and nails shown actual size.
3/4”
2”
3/4”
1 1/4”
7/8”
(P) Tee Hinge x 4
(May be attached to Door) (AA) Door Handle x 2
Black
Black
Finishing
Shingle
Square Drive Bit
Hardware Kit (Provided)
Safety Glasses Work Gloves
Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers
Tools Required (Not Provided)
Silver Barrel Bolt
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(BB) Barrel Bolt
Silver
Utility Knife
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1/8” & 3/8” Drill Bits
1 1/2”
Bolt with Black Head, Silver Nut and Washer
1 1/4”
1”

1. Lay Chalet Floor Section (A) on a level
foundation only. Patio Stones or a Concrete
Slab both make excellent foundations. Use a
level to confirm and shim floor joists as required.
Next, locate the Square Drive Screw Bit
found in the Hardware Kit Bag. You will need
it to complete the next sections.
2. Locate Side Wall Panel (B). Lay on a flat level surface frame up. Position Side Wall Stud (D)
tight between top and bottom framing and flush against siding. Attach with 1 - 2 1/2” screw per side.
Flip panel over and nail wall siding to Side Wall Stud with 1 -1 1/4” finishing nail per piece of siding.
Nail 1” up from bottom of each siding piece. Complete both Side Wall Panels.
Flip Wall
Panel Over
Side Wall
Stud (D)
Back Wall
Stud (E)
3. Locate Back Wall Panel (C) and Back Wall Stud (E). Position and attach stud as per Step 1. Flip
over and complete wall by securing wall siding to stud with 1 1/4” nails as per Step 2.
Side Wall
Panel (B)
(angled top)
Back Wall
Panel (C)
2 1/2”
screw
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You can find the Square Drive
Bit for the screws in with the
Hardware Kit Bag.
Due to packaging
constraints, Wall
Studs are not
attached. Use a
chalk line or
measuring tape to
mark stud location
when nailing.

Front
Gap at Front
5. After Floor is level, position left Side Wall
Panel (B) on Floor so wall siding is flush with
Floor Framing. Side Wall should be positioned
flush to rear of Floor and with a gap to front as
shown above.
Important- Do Not Attach Walls to Floor Until
Step 16.
Left Side Wall Panel
Wall Siding
Flush with Floor
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4. Lay out Floor and wall
panels and become
familiar with their location.
Make sure to position
panels right side up so
water is directed away from
and not into shed. See
Side Wall Panel Siding
(angle top) orientation for
correct positioning.
Front
Back Wall Panels
Side Wall Panel
Front
Narrow Wall
Panels
Floor
Angled Side Wall
Each wall is
marked with a
color dot on frame
to show top up.

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Back Wall Panel
Rear Corner
Back Wall
Panel
Angled Side Panel
Front
6. With your helper holding the Side Wall Panel, position a Back Wall Panel (C) in rear corner.
Important: Align Wall Siding Flush with Floor Framing.
Wall Siding
Flush with Floor
7. With Side and Back Wall correctly positioned, attach together at top, middle and bottom of
vertical wall frames with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included
in kit.

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8. Position 2nd Back Wall Panel on Floor as per Step 7. Attach wall frames together at top, middle
and bottom with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
9. Position right Side Wall Panel on Floor as per Step 5.
right Side
Wall Panel
Gap at Front
Back Wall
Panel
10. Attach right Side Wall Panel framing to Back Wall framing as per Step 7.
Expert Advise - If you’re placing the
shed tight up against a fence or wall,
you may consider attaching the Rear
Center Trim (W) on Back Wall seam
first. See Step 36. Attach both Back
Walls together, secure Rear Center
Trim, then attach Side Wall Panel.

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11. Locate Front Narrow Wall Panel (F) and position wall framing flush with Side Wall Framing.
Note -Wall Framing is exposed and not covered with siding at top of Front Narrow Wall Panel.
Front Narrow Wall (F)
Wall Framing Flush
12. Align wall siding flush with Floor Framing. When correctly
positioned, attach together at top, middle and bottom of
vertical wall frames with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Wall Siding Flush
with Floor Framing
13. Align and attach the second Front
Narrow Wall Panel as per Step 12. 14. Locate Door Header (G) and place on
top of Front Narrow Wall Panel framing.
Door
Header (G)

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15. With Door Header aligned flush with Front Narrow Wall framing and Side Wall framing, attach from
the top with 6 - 2 1/2” screws (3 per side). Attach Upper Door Stop (EE) -Dado cut aligned to the front.
Center on Door Header and attach with 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw down from the header into Stop.
16. When all walls are
attached together, check
alignment with the floor.
When positioned
correctly, fasten bottom
wall framing to floor
using 4 - 2 1/2” screws
per wall panel. (2 only
for Front Narrow Wall
Panels). Check Door
Opening making sure it
is 41” wide.
17. Locate Front Horizontal Trim (H) and place above Front Narrow Wall Panel siding. Trim should sit
flush with Side Wall Siding. When aligned correctly, attach with 8 - 1 1/4” finishing nails (4 per side).
41”
Caulking
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.
Floor
Upper Door Door Stop with
Dado Cut to front. (2x3)
2 - 2 1/2”
screws.

5” Shingle (L)
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18. Storage Shelf positioning is flexible. Decide on what configuration suites your needs. First, attach
front and back Wall Storage Shelf Supports (I) using 2 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Measure height from
floor for both supports to confirm correct shelf level. Drill Pilot holes in Supports to prevent splitting.
Storage Shelf Support (I)
19. Place Storage Shelf (J) on top of supports and secure with 4 - 1 1/4” finishing nails.
Complete 2nd Shelf (if desired) as per Steps 18 & 19.
5”
20. Lay Roof Panel (K) on flat level ground. Note, overhanging Outside Shingles have been removed to
avoid shipping damage and will need to be installed now. Locate L , M & N Shingles. There are 6 - 5” wide x
16” long L Shingles, 4 - 6” wide x 16” long M Shingles and 2 - 6” wide x 12” long N Shingles. Position and
attach L Shingle (5” wide) on Roof Panel with 2 - 7/8” Shingle Nails. See above for details.
16” long
Roof Panel (K)
Outside Shingles
must be installed.
Nail 4” from
front of shingle.
1/4” gap
Align Roof
Panel so thick
end of Shingle
(butt end) is
facing front.
Extra Shingles
are included.
Front

6”
5”
6”
21. Place and attach M Shingle (6” wide) directly on top of Shingle L. Shingle M will slide under 2nd
row Shingle. Secure with 2 - 7/8” Shingle nails 8” from Butt.
22. Place and attach second L Shingle (5” wide) in line with 2nd row of shingles. Shingle L will
partially cover Shingle M. Secure with 2 - 7/8” Shingle nails 8” from Butt.
23. Place and attach second M Shingle (6” wide) in line with 3rd row of shingles. Shingle M will partially cover
Shingle L. Secure with 2 - 7/8” Shingle nails 8” from Butt. Complete attachment of 3rd 5” wide L Shingle.
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6” Wide Shingle (M)
Slide under
1/4” gap
Nail 8” from Butt
Nailing Line
Flush with L Shingle
2nd Row of Shingles
8” from Butt
1/4” gap
2nd L Shingle
2nd 6” wide
M Shingle
Thin end
Thick end
5”
3rd 5” wide
L Shingle
2nd 6” wide
M Shingle
3rd 5” wide
L Shingle

26. Lift up completed Cedar Shingle Roof Panel and place on upper wall framing. In the front, align
plywood roofing 1/8” back from Front Horizontal Trim and flush with Side Wall Siding.
Plywood Roofing flush
with Side Wall Siding
6”
24. To finish end, place and attach N Shingle (6” wide x 12” long) in line with 5th and final row of
shingles. Shingle N will partially cover Shingle L. Secure with 2 - 7/8” Shingle nails 10” from Butt.
25. Complete attachment of Shingles on opposite Roof Panel Side
following Steps 20-24.
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12” Long
Shingle (N)
10” From Butt
LM
M
LN
Completed Roof Panel
Front
Front
Front
L

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27. With Roof Panel aligned correctly, from the inside, attach walls to roof with 2 1/2” screws. Screw
from upper framing into Roof Panel. Use 3 screws per each side and 4 across the back. Screw on
angle so tip does not go completely through roof panel.
29. Locate Vertical Door Frame Trims (O). Position on
Front Narrow Wall flush with outside of wall framing. Attach
with 6 - 1 1/4” finishing nails. Complete both sides.
28. In the front, screw from Door
Header into Roof Panel with 3 - 2 1/2”
screws. Screw on angle so tip does not
go completely through roof panel.
Flush with
wall framing.
Upper Door
Stop not shown
Left Door
Right Door
Hor. Door Trim flush with
Outside/ gap Inside
Door Flange
1/2” x 2 1/2” x 61 3/8”
30. Locate both Doors (Q’s) and Door Flange (HH).
Flip Left Door over on flat level ground and slid Door
Flange tight against recessed Hor. Door Trim. Attach
with 4 - 1” screws evenly spaced top to bottom.
2 additional 1” screws are supplied reinforce if
necessary. Flange not required for Right Door.
4 - 1” Screws.
Pre-drill to pre-
vent splitting
Flip Left Door Over.

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31. Locate Black T- Hinges (P). Attach Hinges to Door Trim of Door (Q) using 1-1 1/2” Bolt with Black Head.
Note - Door is Pre-drilled for Bolt. Tighten #10 Silver Bolt using wrench. Finish Hinge by securing with
2 - 3/4” Black Screws. Drill small pilot holes first to prevent wood from splitting. Complete both Doors.(4 Hinges)
Left Door has
Flange (Vertical
Door Stop)
32. Starting with Right Door First, lift and position in door opening. Leave a gap on right side and
bottom of approximately 1/8”. Use a shingle to shim the door at bottom to help
position door evenly. When door is aligned correctly, screw Hinge into Vertical Door Frame Trim
with 2” Black Hinge Screws. Use only 1 screw initially per hinge until both door alignments are
confirmed. Drill pilot holes to prevent wood from splitting.
1/8”
gap
1 - 2” screw per
Hinge initially.
33. Position Left Side Door (with Flange) as per Step 32. Once again, use only 1 screw per hinge
initially to secure Door to Vertical Door Frame Trim.
Left Side Door
1/8” gap
3/4” Black
Screws
1 1/2” Bolt
with Black Top
Pre-Drilled
#10 Nut with Washer
- Silver
Left Door with Hor. Trim Up.

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34. With both Doors partially attached, check
to see Doors open and close correctly. Make
any necessary adjustments and when
satisfied, completely secure Hinges to Vertical
Door Frame Trim. Drill pilot holes to prevent
wood from splitting.
35. Locate Front Filler Trims - 1 1/2” wide (R) and attach in each front corner with 6 - 1 1/4” finishing
nails. Filler Trim acts as a nailing strip only and will be covered up in Step 35.
Front Filler
Trims (R)
36. Position Front Corner Trims (S) - 3 1/2” wide and a Front Side Corner Trims (T) -angle cut 8
deg. at top - 2 1/2” wide in each front corner. When correctly aligned, attach each with 6 - 1 1/4”
finishing nails.
Front Side
Corner Trim (T)
2 1/2” wide.
Angle cut 8 deg.
at top
Front Corner Trim (S)
3 1/2” wide.
Expert Advice:
Do a dry run with Front Side and
Rear Side angle cut Corner Trims
to confirm the rough face is
configured correctly.

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38. Position Rear Corner Trims (U) - 3 1/2” wide on rear wall and Rear Side Corner Trims (V) - angle
cut 8 deg. at top - on side wall in the rear. Rear Corner Trim will cap Rear Side Corner Trim when
correctly aligned. Attach each pieces with 6 - 1 1/4” finishing nails. Align and attach Rear Center Trim
(W) between Back Wall Panel seams with 6 1 1/4” finishing nails.
Rear Center
Trim (W)
37. Place Side Facia Trims (X) tight agains front corner trim and tight up against Roof Panel. Attach
with 4 - 1 1/4” finishing nails.
Rear Corner Trim (U)
Rear Side
Corner Trim
(V) -angle cut
8 deg. at top.
Rear Trim overlaps
Side Trim.
39. Position Upper Rear Horizontal Trim (FF) on rear trims. Align vertically so Roof Ridge
Caps in Step 40 caps the Horizontal Trim. Use 6 - 1 1/4” nails to secure.

40. On a step ladder, place both Roof Ridge Caps (Z) on rear row of roof shingles. Overhang
Ridge Caps so it covers Horizontal Trim. Attach each piece with 4 - 1 1/4” finishing nails.
Roof Ridge
Caps (Z)
Caps Horizontal
Trim.
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42. Attach Door Handles (AA) and Sliding
Latch Bolt (BB) Bolt with 3/4” Black Screws.
Drill pilot holes to prevent wood from split-
ting.
Important: Drill shallow Pilot
Holes to prevent splitting
43. Attach Black Barrel Bolt (BB) as illustrated
above with 3/4” Black Screws. Note how female
part of Barrel Bolt is positioned higher than male.
Do a dry run first to position Barrel Bolt correctly.
Important - Drill pilot holes with 1/8” drill bit prior to
securing with screws to prevent wood splitting.
41. Attach Lower Front Narrow Wall Trims (GG) to cover floor seam in front. Attach with 4 - 1 1/4”
finishing nails per piece.

47. Install the Barrel Bolt Plywood Spacer (DD) 3/4” from top and 3” from the edge of the Right
Door with 2 - 1 1/4” screws. Position the Interior Silver Barrel Bolt on the Plywood Spacer with
4 - 3/4” silver screws. Tap barrel on Interior Door Stop to mark location. Open Door and Drill with
a 3/8” bit.
Right Door
Mark first and
then drill hole
with 3/8” bit.
Install 3/4” from top of
Door and 3” from
edge.
45. Attach Lower Door Stop (CC) to Floor
with 2 - 1 1/4” screws. To align correctly,
close Doors in best close Door position. Mark
and attach. Drill pilot holes to prevent
splitting.
CC
DD
46. If Upper Door Stop (EE) is not already attached in Step 15, you can attach now. Center on the Front
Horizontal Trim (Part H) and from the inside, attach on an angle with 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Be sure to pre-drill
with 1/8” bit to prevent wood from splitting.
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Upper Door
with dado cut.
45. Attach Front Facia Trim (Y) above
Doorway and tight against Roof Shingles and
between Front Trim. Secure with 6 - 1 1/4”
finishing nails.

We hope your experience constructing our 6x3 Grand Garden Chalet has been both positive and
rewarding. We value your feedback and would like to hear back from you on how well we are doing
in the following areas:
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4. Quality of Materials
5. Assembly Manual
6. Overall Satisfaction.
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Congratulations on assembling
your 6x3 Grand Garden Chalet!
Note; Our Sheds are shipped as
an unfinished product. If exposed
to the elements, the Western Red
Cedar lumber will weather to a
silvery-gray color. If you prefer to
keep the cedar lumber looking
closer to the original color, we
suggest that you treat the wood
with a good oil base wood stain.
You may also wish to paint your
new shed rather than stain it. In
both cases we recommend that
you consult with a paint and stain
dealer in your area for their
recommendations.
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