OLT 6x6 Maximizer User manual

6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed
Assembly Manual
Version #10
Nov 16th, 2018
Thank you for purchasing
a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the
parts prior to assembly.
Please Note- Roofing Shingles are
NOT included in this kit. You will be
required to purchase approximately
60 Square Feet of shingles along with
the appropriate hardware to fasten
shingles to plywood roof sheathing.
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
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).
-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, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free
of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
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In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

Parts List:
A. Floor Section
2 - 35” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames
2 - 5/8” x 34 7/8” x 74 7/8” - Plywood Floor
4 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Floor Joists
3 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 70” Floor Runners
B. Wall Section
6 - 35” x 75” - Wall Panels - (Walls with Bottom Plates Unattached)
6 - 1 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 35” - Bottom Wall Plates
Door Jambs & Header
2 - 2 1/2” x 3 7/8” x 73” - Vertical Door Jamb
1 - 2” x 2 1/2” x 71 3/4” - Door Header
1 - Left Side Door
1 - Right Side Door
1 - 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 64” - Horizontal Door Stop with Dado cut
1 - 2 1/2” x 3/4” x 62 1/2” - Door Threshold
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 71” - Interior Door Flange
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 71” - Door Stops
Gable Walls
2 - Gable Walls - Triangular Shaped
Top Wall Plates
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/4” x 65” - Front & Rear Top Plates
( Angle cut on 1 edge)
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Side Top Plates (Angle cut on ends)
C. Rafter and Roof Section
10 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45” - Roof Rafters with angled ends
4 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 42” - Facia Nailing Strips
2 - 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70” - Roof Ridge Boards
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 70” - Soffits
2 - 5/8” x 78” x 45 1/4” - Plywood Roof
1 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 48” - Gusset
D. Miscellaneous Section
Bottom Skirting
6 - 1/2” x4 1/2” x 34 3/4” - Side and Rear Bottom Skirting
1 - 3/4” x4 1/2” x 64” - Front Bottom Skirting
Corner & Sidewall Trim
2 - 7/8” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Rear Filler Trim
2 - 3/4” x 4 3/8” x 79” - Front Wide Trim
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Side Front Wide Trim
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Side Rear Wide Trim
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 37 7/8” - Horizontal Gable Trim
3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79” - Narrow Trim (Rear Wall)
2 - 1/2”x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2” - Narrow Trim (Side Walls)
1 - 1/2” x 1 1/4” x 64” - Above Door Trim
Facia Trim
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 79 1/2” - Front and Rear Facia
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 46” - Side Facia - Angle cut both ends - ( 2 right / 2 left)
**Miscellaneous Pieces
2- Pentagon Facia Plate
2 - Horizontal Gable Detail Plates (See Step 54)
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding
2 pc - Cedar Shingles used for Shims
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Door Handle x2 Exterior Barrel
Bolt
Safety Glasses Work Gloves
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers
Tee Hinge x6
Individual Hardware Components (not actual size)
Tools Required
Safety Equipment Required
Screws and Nails (actual size)
1/8” & 1/2” Drill Bits
Cane Bolt
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6 x 6 MAXIMIZER HARDWARE PACKAGE
2 1/2”
2”
1 1/4”
2”
3/4”
1 1/2”
Black
Black
Finishing
Square Drive Bit
3” x30
x160
x100
x38 x1
x250
x26
x120

A. Floor Section
Plywood Flooring
(2)
Floor Joist
Frames
(2)
Floor Runners (3)
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Note, Floor Footprint is 70” wide x 75” deep.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
1. Lay out one Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above. Position Joists
equally in Floor Joist Frame. Position Joist so flush with framing.
Flush
with
framing
Floor Joists
(4)
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3. Lay out both completed Floor Joist
Frames as illustrated at left.
2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end). Complete Joist
attachments for 2nd Floor Frame.
4. Align Floor Joist Frames together as shown below. Screw Sections
together with 8 - 2 1/2” screws.
5. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 70” wide x 75” deep.
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You can find the
Square Drive Bit for
the screws in with
the Hardware Kit
Bag.

Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor
runners will sit on your foundation. It is
important to note that having a level
foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will
vary between regions. Typical foundations can
be concrete pads or patio stones positioned
underneath the floor runners.
9. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip the
floor over and place on your foundation.
Caution- you will need 2 people to assist you. Be
careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist
floor. When in place, level floor completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
Foundations
6. Attach Floor Runners to completed floor
frame. There are 3 floor runners per 70” side.
Use 8 - 2 1/2” screws per Runner.
7. Make sure Runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing but not overhanging.
8. Complete all Floor Runners.
10. Position Plywood Floor pieces (2) on top of completed floor frames. The Plywood is cut slightly
smaller than floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
Front
Floor Runners
evenly spaced.
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11. With Plywood positioned
correctly on floor framing, attach
using 16 - 1 1/4” screws per
sheet.
B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete
the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting.
Wall Panels
(6)
Side Top Plates
(1 per side)
Angle cut on end
Front and Rear Top
Plates (1 per side)
Angle cut on edge
Gable Walls (2)
Door Jambs
Bottom Wall Plate (6)
Bottom Wall Plate
12. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall
Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position plates flush
with framing.
Door Header
plywood
pushed together
at seam.
75”
70”
Completed Floor
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13. Lay out all the 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.
Note, to determine correct
alignment, the attached
Bottom Wall Plate of wall
panel will be sitting on floor.
14. Starting at Rear Corner, position a Wall
Panel on top of plywood floor. The Wall Panel
bottom framing will sit flush with Floor Framing.
Wall siding will overhang the floor.
15. The wall panel will sit flush at the end of the
plywood floor with the side wall panels sandwiched
between them.
Note: Siding will overhang the floor by approx. 1/2”
Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel
will sit even with outside of floor
framing with plywood flooring
slightly inset.
Rear Wall Panel
Front
Side of Shed
Door Jamb
Door Header
Plywood Floor shown in Floor
Section B illustrations may not
be exactly as shipped.
Front
Wall Siding
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Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 28.
16. Position side wall into
place on plywood floor.
Butt both vertical wall studs
of side and rear walls
together and attach with
3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw
at the bottom, middle and
top of stud to secure
properly.
17. With the corner wall
attachment complete, position
a second side wall panel in
place.
Optional - Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering at
seam.
Caulking not included in
kit.
Vertical Wall Stud
Side Wall
Rear Wall
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19. Align wall panel framing flush with floor framing and attach vertical wall studs together as
per Step 18.
20. Position and attach remaining side wall panels together as per Steps 16-18.
Rear
Wall panel
framing
aligned flush
with floor
framing.
Side Floor Framing
Rear Wall
18. Align vertical wall studs of both side wall panels together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Wall siding
should overhang floor by approximately 1/2”. Position 2nd rear wall panel as previously described.
Rear Wall Panels
Side Wall Panels
Side Wall Panels
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