Power Pent User manual

Pent Bike Shed Instruction Manual
WARNING
UNPACKING SAFELY
Please follow these instructions to unpack your garden building safely
•Two people minimum to unpack
•Place the pallet on firm level ground
•Cut the plastic banding
•Remove each panel by removing screws one column at a time as indicated below
•Check all the components against the instructions / check list

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(Please note –this image is for illustration purposes only. The shed you ordered may be a different size or roof sloping other way)
Power Pent Bike Shed
Product Instructions

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Before you start
Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness, usually caused by the failure of the
operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions.
dselDo not install the garden building before carefully reading this manual.
Health and Safety
Every effort has been made during the manufacturing process to eliminate the prospect of splinters
on rough surfaces of the timber. You are strongly advised to wear gloves when working with or
handling timber. We also strongly advise you to wear safety glasses when installing the felt to
protect your eyes.
Power Sheds Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury sustained due to incorrect
unloading, unpacking, or assembly of any of our products.
2 persons recommended
Our treatment
Contains: IPBC (3-iodo-2-propynyl-N-butyl carbamate) and propiconazole. Wear gloves when handling freshly treated wood. Avoid
breathing dust when cutting treated or untreated wood. Dispose of off-cuts responsibly –do not burn.
May produce an allergic reaction (EUH208). Causes serious eye irritation (H319)Wash skinthoroughly after handling(P264)Wear protective
gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (P280)IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. (P305 + P351 + P338)If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
(P337 + P313)
Tools required (not supplied)
Drill Spirit level Hammer Stanley knife Stepladder Saw

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Timber
As timber is a natural product, it is prone to changes in appearance, including some movement,
warping and splitting, particularly in extreme weather conditions. There may be the occasional split,
knot or similar visual imperfections in the timber. Whilst every effort is made to hand pick timber
without visible knotholes or splits there may be occasions where timber is selected in good faith that
contains what appears to be a solid knot which over the course of time / during movement of the
product it may occur that these small knot holes are then dislodged from the timber leaving a small
knot or crack. Unfortunately, we cannot be held responsible for this maturing of the product and can
only offer our best advice as how to deal with this situation in the unlikely event that it should occur
which would be to apply some wood filler to the area affected or in extreme circumstances to
change the board over.
None of this should affect the structural integrity of the product.
Firm and level base
If you have ordered our Power Base, then please turn to page 17 for installation instructions.
All of our garden sheds require a firm and level base. When thinking about where the garden
building and base is going to be constructed:
•Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual treatment.
•Remember not to place the base too close to any walls or fences, as there may be a slight
overhang on the roof of the garden building which may come into contact with the wall or
fence.
•Ensure the base is level and is built on firm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to
PowerSheds.com for base dimensions.
•Consider when placing the base next to trees or large bushes as this could cause problems
from overhanging branches, especially if these are likely to grow and come into contact with
the building in the future and could cause the felt to rip.
The base is slightly smaller than the external measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should
overlap the base, creating a run for water. It is recommended that the floor is at least 25mm above
the surrounding ground level to avoid flooding.
If you have not chosen to purchase our Power Base then other suitable bases would include a
concrete base (75mm of concrete on top of 75mm of hardcore) or a paving slab base (slabs laid on
top of 50mm of sharp sand).

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Component checklist

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The fixing pack
Your fixing pack will include:
•25mm screws (silver)
•35mm screws
•50mm screws
•70mm screws
•Clout nails (for the felt)
•40mm galvanised nails
If you have ordered a Power Base, you will also receive 80mm and 100mm screws.
Please note –this is a standard pack used for pent and apex sheds so there may be a number of screws / nails not
required. You will, however, receive more than enough.
Pre Assembly
1. Safely unpack your components and check that you have all the parts required. Please use the table
in the two previous few pages to view which components are required for the size you have ordered.
2. Carefully remove the pallet and any untreated packing timber. See the aftercare section on ways to
recycle these items or alternatively you can discard them.
USEFUL TIP! –Re-treat the underside of the floor before assembly for additional protection and
maximum longevity.
3. Remove any transport blocks from the bottom of the blank and window panels. These are there to
offer further protection to the bottom board of the panel.
Drilling
In the instructions we will talk about screwing panels together. We recommend this is done with a drill.
Here, we suggest that you pre-drill the timber with a 3mm drill bit before inserting the screws. This will
minimise the chance the timber will split.

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Floor
1. Lay down your floor panel(s) onto your firm and level base into the desired position of your shed. Be
sure to consider any overhangs on the shed when deciding the correct position as per the
instructions regarding bases in the ‘before you start’ section.
2. For the 6x5 and 6x6 sizes, the floor will be in two sections. Here, turn the floor sections upside down
so that the floor bearers are facing up. Join the floor panels together using the 50mm screws
provided. You can then turn the floor back the right way to create the full floor. For 6x2, 6x3 and 6x4
sheds, the floor panel is in one piece.
3. Screw the two ‘heavy duty bearers’ which are two pieces of framing joined together, to the two ends
of the shed with 70mm screws. This will cover the ends of the floor joists.
USEFUL TIP! –If you have purchased a POWER Base you can screw the floor to the timber POWER
base below for maximum strength and security.

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Walls
1. Make sure you have removed the transport blocks from the bottom of the panels as per page 6 of
the instructions.
2. Your shed will come with a number of wall sections. The quantity of these will depend which size you
ordered. Please see the components table to confirm which panels you should have for your Power
Pent Bike Shed.
3. Start with the 2ft panel that will be part of your 6ft wall –position this on top of the floor panel.
Ensure the side of the panel is flush with outer edge of floor (but not sitting on the bearer). Then
position one of the end panels (which will either be 2ft, 3ft and 4ft) and secure these panels together
from the inside using the 50mm screws provided. Use three screws per join.
Note, for 6x5 and 6x6 models the ends of the shed will come in more than one section. It does not
matter which of these goes to the front and back.
Important! –When securing panels together ensure they line up at the top (so the building is square) and
that only the ends of the cladding are shown, which will later be covered with corner strips). This is only in
the corner when the side meets the gable.

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4. Place the remaining 4ft back wall panel and then the other 2ft / 3ft / 4ft end wall panels and again
secure using the 50mm screws provided.
Keep going until the back wall and both ends are secured together leaving the front section open.
5. Attach the one panel which goes at the side of doors (called the door wings). Again, continue to use
50mm screws (three screws per join).
6. Before attaching the other door wing, attach the door sill which looks like a piece of framing in half.
This will be screwed to the floor beneath with 35mm screws. We would strongly recommend to pre-
drill the holes to avoid splitting. This sill should be 147mm from each end of the floor (but not the
floor bearer) and attached to the very outside edge of the floor. (see image below)

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7. You can then secure the other door wing using 50mm screws.
8. Once the two panels are on which go at the side both sides of the doors (door wings), you can add
the door head. This is the part which has the ‘Power’ brand on. To secure these to the panels below
you need to screw up through the door wings and into the door head. We would advise strongly to
pre drill before screwing to avoid the timber splitting. You can then secure the door head to the
side wall panels.

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Make sure all the side walls are square and
aligned at the top
9. When you have secured all the wall panels together you then need to secure these to the floor using
70mm screws provided. Screw into the floor with 2x screws for every wall panel (internally) ensuring
the screws are driven through the framing at the bottom of the side/gable walls, through the
floorboards and into the floor joists.
USEFUL TIP! –You can work out the position of the floor joists from the location of the existing nails in
the floor. It may need screwing at an angle to ensure the screws go into the floor joists as bracing or
upright pieces of framing could be in the way

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Front Top and Gables
1. The Power Pent Shed can be higher at the front or the back –you can choose this as you assemble it.
Add the pent front top to the side you want to be higher and screw to the panels below with 50mm
screws. Screwing upwards through the framing from the inside. Do the same with the gables at each
end.

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Roof
1. Your pent will come with two roof panels if it’s 6x4, 6x5 and 6x6 or one roof panel if it is a 6x2 or 6x3.
Place the roof panel(s) in place so that the framing on the roof panel rusn parallel with the gables i.e.
from the high side to the low side. These are not handed so can go on either side and does not
matter which direction the tongue and groove of the boards run as it will be covered by the felt and
bargeboards.
Make sure the framing on the roof is in line with the framing on the gable top so that the overhang
on the front and back is correct.
2. If applicable, join the roof panels to each other and to the gables using 50mm screws, going through
framing from the inside of the building.
3. Then, screw the roof panels to the front and back wall panels with 50mm screws (ensuring you screw
up through the framing of the front and back panel into the framing of the roof).

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Doors
1. Your shed will come with two doors which you will need to hang. The door with the lock on will go
on the right (as you look at the shed from the outside) and the door with the shoot bolts will go on
the left.
2. Position one of the doors in place ensuring the gap between the edge of the door and the shiplap
tongue and groove cladding (which you will be screwing the doors in to) is approx. 5mm. This is the
same for the top of the door where the gap should also be approx. 5mm. Ensure that it is square and
when you are happy with the position, secure the hinges in place using the 25mm screws provided.
3. Repeat this process with the other door.
4. Choose a place above the door to secure your turn button. Be careful not to screw this too tightly or
it will not turn.

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Felt
Health and Safety –Use safety goggles when installing the roofing felt.
1. Before laying the felt, you will need to attach the low side bargeboards with the 40mm
galvanised nails. As you can see there are two for the low side –one at the edge of the roof and
one on the underside. These soffits may need cutting down to size with a saw. Be sure not to
mix these up with the corner strips and cover lats which are to go vertically around the shed in
corners and covering joins (explained later).
2. Roll out the mineral roofing felt along the lower part of one side of the roof. Allow for sufficient
overhang to fold down onto the roof bargeboard (but not the underside roof bargeboard).
Health and Safety –Use Step Ladders to put on the roof felt but do not climb on top of the roof. Ensure
there is a second person to support you when using a ladder.
3. Use clout nails to tack along the top edge of the felt and into the roof board and the bottom edge of
the felt into the back bargeboard.
4. Repeat this process along the higher part of the roof.
5. Fold down the overhanging felt on the gable ends and tack this into place. Front and side
bargeboards will cover any untidy edges.

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Finishing touches
1. Using the 40mm galvanised nails, fit the bargeboards to the high side and ends of the roof. Again,
these may need cutting down with a saw depending on what size building you have. There is no
bargeboard for the low side as it could trap rainwater from running off the roof.
1. Secure corner strips at each corner of your Power shed with 40mm nails (at least four per strip).
Extra strips are provided to cover the joins between side wall panels.
2. Secure the door pull to the door with 25mm screws.
3. Peel the protective blue sticker off the Power branding plate above the door.

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Power Base Installation Instructions
1. The Power Base will be made up from the pressure treated timbers in the pack (this is the
100mm x 50mm timber). Please consult the diagram in your base fixing pack for the precise
layout of your base.
Note –for any time you screw some timber together, we suggest that you pre-drill the timber with a 3mm
drill bit before inserting the screws. This will minimise the chance the timber will split.
2. Layout the timber as per the diagram in the fixing pack –you will have one timber frame section
per floor panel. The timber should be 100mm high and 50mm wide (therefore the floor of the
shed will be 100mm off the ground)
3. Screw the timber together using the 80m screws one floor section at a time. Once all the floor
sections are complete you can screw each floor section together. There will be two bearers to
screw at each end.
4. Measure the constructed base from corner to corner ensuring the base is square. The two
measurements from corner to corner should be equal.
5. Now is the time to attach the wooden stakes. Ensure the base is positioned exactly where you
want it and on the inside of the highest corner, drive the wooden stake into the ground at the
with a hammer. We would recommend placing some scrap timber between the stake and the
hammer to stop the stake being damaged when hammering it.
6. When you are happy with the height of the stake, secure this to the base with the 80mm screws.
7. Repeat this process in all other corners by going to the next highest corner of each base section -
4 stakes per base section. Keep ensuring base is level using a spirt level until all corners have
their stake attached and in the ground.

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Power Aftercare and Maintenance
Shed preserver
All of our sheds come with our Power preservative. It is important however that you re-treat your Power
shed with a high quality wood preserver and re-treat annually. Take extra care to brush treatment into all
wooden components inside and outside.
Feel free to change the colour of the building giving you the ‘power’ to style it your own way.
Check your base
Although your base should be level at the time of assembly, some bases can move over time and if you find
this occurs then the building can twist or door may not close properly. If such occurrences you may need to
pack up the base to keep the building level.
What to do with your pallet
Here at Power we understand the importance of recycling which is why we delivered to you on a recycled
pallet. 90% of waste timber ends up in landfill. We would love to see you to repurpose your pallet (or even
your old shed) into something useful. Here are a few ideas on what you can do with your pallet:
•Pallet furniture
•Pallet shelving
•Pallet shoe rack
•Pallet bar stand
•Pallet pathway
•Pallet flower box
Please take photos of what you have produced with your pallet and share on social media and raise
awareness –and don’t forget to tag us in!

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Returns
If Power is not for you and you’d like to return your shed within 14 days of delivery then we will collect the
item from you without charging a collection fee. No fuss, no fees!
All we ask is that you do not unpack the shed or take the shed off the pallet. You will be able to see the shed
panels on the pallet if you want to double check the quality of the shed panels.
You need to notify the company you ordered your garden building from to arrange a cancellation or return.
If you have unpacked the shed or taken the shed off the pallet, then you can still return the product to us
providing it is within 14 days of delivery but you will have to cover the cost of returning the item. This will
either need to be arranging the delivery yourself (to our manufacturing unit in West Yorkshire) or
repacking and securing the goods back onto the pallet and we can arrange a pallet delivery for you. The cost
of this will depend on your location and the item bought –please contact us if you would like us to advise
the cost of this. In this case we will not profit from any courier charges but simply pass on the cost we
receive to you.
Any delivery surcharges you have paid (such as a quicker delivery, Saturday delivery, or a timed delivery) will
not be refunded.
Once your item has been returned it will be checked to ensure it is complete and in a re-sellable condition. If
we deem that the product is not in a re-sellable condition we shall deduct a reasonable amount to cover any
costs to use or return them to you.
Where a refund is to be paid we will usually refund any money received from you using the same method
originally used by you to pay for your purchase.
Problems
If you have any issue with your shed then you can:
•Check out our FAQ page on www.PowerSheds.com
•Contact us via the telephone number on the www.PowerSheds.com website
•Email us at [e-mail]
•Write to us at:
Powersheds Ltd, Unit 7, Wharfedale Road, Euroway Trading Estate, Bradford, BD4 6SG