Riverlea Duratuf KIWI SHEDS MK3A User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MK3A
BASE SIZE 3380mm x 2545mm

 Drill
 Drill Bit 3.5mm
 Drill Bit 6mm (for clear roof panel only)
 Riveter
 Hammer
 Nail Punch
 Tape Measure
 Ladder or Saw stool
 Spanner x2
 String Line
 Tin Snips
 Skillsaw and Jigsaw (for floor only)
 Masonry Drill and 10mm Masonry Bit (for Bolt Down Kit only)
 Read all instructions carefully.
 Identify all parts and check quantities against checklist.
 If you are making your own floor refer to Raised Base Plate section
now.
 Do not attempt to build your shed in high winds.
 Beware of sharp edges.
 Protect your eyes and ears.
 Use electric tools with care. Use a Safety Trip Switch.
 It is easier and quicker if this shed is erected by two people.
 Your shed must be level. Achieve this by either levelling the ground
or by using blocks.
 If you shed is to be positioned on wet or damp ground, we recom-
mend that your shed is raised up off the ground slightly.
Tools Required:
Select your site:
Safety:
Before you start:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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MK3A TIMBER FRAME
4
45 45 45 45
785 785
1630
3380
45
45 45
FRONT WALL
883
1900
(or 1870 for Raised Base Plate only)
45 45 45
16221622
3380
45
45 45
1900
(or 1870 for Raised Base Plate only)
BACK WALL
883
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
1.810

MK3A TIMBER FRAME
Step 2: Front Wall: Select one 3.380m Base Plate
(Green), one 3.380m Top Plate (Red), four
Studs (Yellow) and two .785m Nogs. Nail studs
to each end of Plates. Nail in remaining two
studs using .785m Nogs to get correct position.
Position Nogs .883m from Top Plate and nail in
place.
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4
3
2
6
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Step 1: Back Wall: Select one 3.380m Base Plate
(Green), one 3.380m Top Plate (Red) and three
Studs (Yellow). Lay out Plates and two Studs on
a flat surface and nail together using two 75mm
nails per join. Nail in remaining centre stud using
1.622m Nogs to get correct position. Position
Nogs .883m from Top Plate and nail in place.
Step 3: Select two 2.545m Base Plates (Green) and two
2.545m Top Plates (Red). With front wall lying on
the ground, nail Plates to frame. Ensure Green
joins to Green and Red joins to Red.
Step 4: Position the back wall frame on top of plates.
While someone supports frame, nail in place.
Nail in centre Stud using 1.205m End Wall Nogs
to get correct position.
Step 6: Position a Jack Stud on each end of Ridge
Beam and nail in place using two 75mm nails
each end (fig. 1). Turnover Ridge Beam / Jack
Studs, position centrally on 2.545m Top Plates
and nail to Top Plates using two 75mm nails
per Jack Stud.
Step 5: Carefully roll frame over onto its base. (Pieces of
timber from the packaging may be used to tem-
porarily brace the frame before rolling it over).
Position 1.205m End Wall Nogs .883m down
from Top Plate and nail in place. If fitting a Kiwi
Floor, fit Floor Joists now. Space joists equally
and nail in place using three 75mm nails per end.
fig. 1
Note: If fitting a window, there will be no centre stud on the window side. Instead nail in a full length nog (2.455 in
Gable or 3.290 in Back Wall) using window studs (.883) to get correct height. Position one window stud cen-
trally beneath the nog and nail in place. Further window studs and Nogs are fitted after the cladding is on.

MK3A WALL CLADDING
TO AVIOD CORROSION:
 Where at all possible try not to trap metal filings between two sheets. Remove all metal filings before riveting.
 Carbon in pencils reacts with the Zinc/Aluminium coating on steel. Use ink to mark steel.
TERMS EXPLANATION
 To Tack: To Tack on a wall sheet means to use minimum nails hammered partly in to hold Wall Sheets in posi-
tion. Should a Wall Sheet need to be re-positioned, the nails can easily be prized out.
 If a window is required, identify Wall Sheet(s) with window hole pre-cut. Lean up Wall Sheets where window(s) are to
be located.
Note:
When fitting Gable
End Sheets ensure
they overlap correctly
(fig 1).
The overlap direction
may differ from clad-
ding detail.
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CLADDING DETAIL
Birds Eye View
fig. 1

MK3A WALL CLADDING
Note: For sheds with the Raised Base Plate option,
the Wall Sheets will protrude 20mm below the
Bottom Plate. Refer to Raised Base Plate sec-
tion (page 15).
Step 1: Front Wall: Start at the left hand side. Posi-
tion the Wall Sheet with the LIP on the left hand
side. Ensuring the LIP is flush with side of the
Stud and the top of the Top Plate, tack in place.
Repeat with Wall Sheet on the right hand side
of doorway.
Step 2: Back Wall: Position the first Wall Sheet with
the LIP on the right hand side. Ensuring the LIP
is flush with the side of the Studs and the top of
the Wall Sheet is flush with the top of the Top
Plate, tack in place. Position the next Wall
Sheet with the LIP on the right hand side. Over-
lap as shown in (fig 1). Ensuring Wall Sheet is
flush with top of Top Plate, tack in place. Re-
peat with remaining two sheets.
Step 4: Nailing Off: Nail one 30mm Clout each side of the Rib (two per Pan) into the Top Plates and Bottom
Plates. Nail Wall Sheets to mid wall Nogs (one per pan). Nail each corner Wall Sheet to Studs using two
30mm Clouts evenly spaced.
Gable Ends: When nailing Gable Wall Sheets to the Top Plate, use a String Line. At the top of the gable nail two
30mm Clouts into the end of the Ridge Beam. This will stop it from twisting.
Step 3: End Walls: Lean Gable Wall Sheets against
the shed to form gable shape. With the LIP
flush with side of Stud tack in place ensuring
the bottom of the Wall Sheet is 10mm above
the bottom of the Bottom Plate. Tack on re-
maining Wall Sheets. Repeat with other gable
end. If fitting a window, nail in Window Studs
and Nog now. Refer to Window instructions.
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EDGE
FLUSH
TOP
FLUSH

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MK3A LOUVRE WINDOW (Optional)
Step 2: On the inside of the shed, position studs and
Nog centrally on window opening. Make sure the
studs are parallel and nail into Top Plate and
End Wall Nog.
Step 3: Nail wall Sheets to window framing using 30mm
clouts. (return to step 4 on page 7 and com-
plete). Then fit Window Frame). Position Window
Frame centrally on window opening and rivet it to
ribs. Pre-drill holes in each corner and nail Win-
dow Frame to framing, using 50mm nails.
Step 4: If the Window is in the gable end, temporarily
position the Over Panel above Window Frame.
Following the same angle as the gable, mark
and cut to suit.
Step 5: Rivet Over Panel to the Window Frame with riv-
ets.
588mm
Step 1: Lay out the two window studs (883mm) and Nog
(634mm) on a flat surface. Position Nog and nail
in place using 2x 75mm nails at each end.
Step 6: From the inside of the shed, slide Louvre Glass
into Louvre Units attached to the Window Frame.
Bend up tabs to keep Glass in position.
50mm
NAILS
RIVITS

Step 1: Lay out the two window studs (883mm) and
Nog (590mm) on a flat surface. Position
Nog and nail in place using two 75mm nails
at each end.
570mm
Step 6: From the outside of the shed, place glass
in Window Frame. Attach a Glazing Bead
(G100) with three rivets to each side of the
Window Frame to hold glass in place. Pre-
drilling Glazing Beads is recommended.
MK3A FIXED WINDOW (Optional)
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Follow Steps 2 - 5 on page 8.
MK3A DOOR JAMB & CORNER FLASHINGS
Step1: Fit Door Jamb Flashing (104) in between
Top and Bottom Plates and hard against
Stud. Attach Door Jamb Flashing with
three rivets into Rib on the outside and
three 30mm clouts into studs on the in-
side. Repeat with the other Door Jamb.
Step2: Measure and cut Doorstep Flashing (B106)
to fit in between Door Jambs. Position the
Doorstep Flashing in between the Door
Jambs at bottom of doorway, nail through
top of flashing using five 30mm Clouts. Re-
peat with the Overdoor Flashing (B105).

MK3A DOOR JAMB & CORNER FLASHINGS
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Step 3: Fit Corner Flashing (101) over
corner Ribs with the top flush
with the top of the Top Plate.
Rivet in place with six rivets,
three each side. Repeat with
other three Corner Flashings.
When fitting Corner Flashings
on front wall, ensure they are
parallel with Door Jambs.
MK3A ROOF
Note: Condensation can form on the under side of shed roof. If building paper is required, fit now. Building paper will
need to be supported by netting or roofing twine.
Step 1: Check that the diagonal measurements of the shed are the same. If building on unlevel ground it may be neces-
sary to temporarily brace the shed with pieces of timber from the packaging.
Step 3: Starting from the left hand end, centralise
Roof on Ridge Beam. Ensure Roof is tight
against end Wall Sheets and nail one 40mm
Weatherseal through Lip into the Ridge
Beam. At the back, line up Ribs on the Roof
Sheet with the Ribs on Wall Sheet. Using
one 40mm Weatherseal, nail through Lip into
Top Plate. Repeat at the front.
Step 2: Position first Roof Sheet centrally over Ridge
Beam on the right hand end of shed with the
LIP on the left hand side. (For sheds with a
Clear Roof Panel, go to the next page). Posi-
tion the next Roof Sheet. Ensure it overlaps
correctly then rivet sheets together, 100mm
and 600mm down from the centre on both
sides. Fit remaining Roof Sheets.
Step 4: Centralize Roof at the other end and nail
through Pan into Ridge Beam and Top
Plates. Ensure Ridge Beam is straight, then
nail one 40mm Weatherseal into Ridge Beam
beside each overlap (one nail per sheet). At
the back, set up a String Line in centre of
Top Plate. Ensure Top Plate is straight and
nail off, using one 40mm Weatherseal per
Pan. Repeat at the front.
LIP

MK3A CLEAR ROOF PANEL (Optional)
Step 1: Leave a gap where the Clear Panel is to be fitted. Position the next Roof Sheet. Ensure it overlaps correctly, then
rivet together, one rivet in the centre and one approximately 600 mm down from the centre on both sides. Rit re-
maining Roof Sheets, overlapping and riveting as you go. Nail on first Roof Sheet (refer step 3 on page 10).
Step 2: Where the Clear Roof Panel is to be positioned, nail a 45x45mm Bevelled Edge Support on each side of the
Ridge Beam. (fig. 1)
Step 3: Position Clear Roof Panel and Flat Roof Sheet (or second Clear Panel). The Flat Roof Sheet underlaps one sheet
and overlaps the other. The Clear Roof Panel OVERLAPS both Roof Sheets. Ensure sheet joins are flush at the
outside edge then rivet flat sheets to pressed sheets, three rivets per join. Centralise Roof at the other end and
nail in place.
Step 4: Ensure Ridge Beam is straight, then nail the Clear Panel and Flat Roof Sheet (or second Clear Panel) to
45x45mm Bevelled Edge Supports using one 30mm Clout per Pan. Run two generous beads of Silicone on the
under side of the Pressed Capping Sheet. Position Pressed Capping Sheet on Ridge Beam and nail in place us-
ing three 40mm Weatherseals. Nail one 40mm Weatherseal into Ridge Beam beside each overlap (one nail per
sheet).
Step 5: At the Back set up a String line in the centre of the Top Plate. Ensure Top Plate is straight and nail off, one 40mm
Weatherseal per Pan. Repeat at the front.
Note: When nailing through the Clear Panel, pre-drill a 6mm hole.
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TOP PLATE
JACK STUD
RIDGE BEAM
45 x 45 BEVEL
EDGE SUPPORT
75mm NAIL
SILICONE
30mm CLOUT
PRESSED
CAPPING SHEET
WEATHERSEAL NAIL
PRESSED
ROOF SHEET
CLEAR ROOF
PANEL
FLAT ROOF
SHEET
Note: MK2 shown

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MK3A DOORS
Step 2: Position right hand Door Track (B107) on
front wall up against underside of Roof, with
right hand end flush with the right hand cor-
ner. Pre-drill hole in centre and rivet in place.
Remove ALL drill filings
Step 3: Hang right hand door in Door Track. At the
right hand end of Door Track, adjust up or
down so that the Door hangs parallel with
shed. Fit one rivet at right hand end to hold in
place.
Step 4: Position left hand Door Track (A107). Follow
Steps 2 and 3 to hang left hand Door. Where
Door Tracks meet in the centre, adjust up and
down so that the Doors fit snuggly together,
then rivet in place. Remove Doors. Pre-drill
holes into each Rib and at similar spacings into
Overdoor Flashing. At approximately 1/3 in
from each end of Door Tracks put a 50mm nail.
Rivet rest of holes.
Step 1: Top Door Tracks: Mark the centre of the
doorway on the Overdoor Flashing. Position
Centre Door Stop on the front face of the
Overdoor Flashing and up against the under-
side of roof. Pre-drill holes and nail in place
with 50mm nails.
Step 5: Clean out ALL drill filings. Also make sure
the Wheels are cleaned of drill filings. Re-
hang Doors, then insert door stops into the
pre drilled holes at end of tracks as shown in
diagram. Tighten with two spanners
Door Track
Bolt
Washer
Washer
Nut
Aluminium
Door Stop

MK3A DOORS
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MK3A BARGE & SPOUTING
Step 1: Position Barge Flashing (A102) on gable
ends. Position a Spouting (C103) and rivet
to the Barge Flashing at each end. Repeat
with other Spouting.
Step 2: Centralise Barge Flashing on gable end
and rivet in place, one rivet into every
second Rib. Fit two rivets through top of
Barge into Rib. Repeat with other Barge
Flashing. Check Spoutings are straight,
then rivet to Roof one rivet every second
Rib.
DOOR
GUID
DOOR
CLADDING
BOT-
PLATE
Step 6: Bottom Door Guides: Slide Door to corner.
Hang Door Guide (A108) on bottom of the
Door. Make it flush with Corner Flashing. Lift up
approximately 3mm so that the Door will Slide
freely. Pre-drill hole and nail in place using a
50mm nail. Slide to centre. Ensuring Door
slides freely, pre-drill hole and nail Door Guide
in place. Check Door is not binding in the mid-
dle then pre-drill holes into each Rib at similar
spacing into Door Step Flashing. Nail off using
50mm nails. Repeat with other Door.
Note: For sheds with Raised Base Plate option the
Door Step Flashing will protrude down past the
Bottom Plate. Attach Door Guide with rivets.

MK3A FLOOR
Step 1: Place shed in final position. Check the di-
agonal measurements are the same and
the shed is level before fitting Floor. It is
recommended that the shed is anchored
down with either a Duratuf Bolt Down Kit or
Duratuf Peg Down Kit depending on what
the shed is sited on.
Step 2:
Lay a Floor Board on top of Bottom Plates and Joist
and push up against end wall. Mark out where
Studs are. Cut checkouts with Electric Jigsaw so
Floor Board will fit around Studs.
Step 3: Re-position Floor Board. Lay out remaining
Floor Boards checking around Studs as
you go. The last Floor Board may have to
be cut to size.
Step 4: Nail in each Floor Board, two 50mm nails in
each end and two into Joists. Measure and
cut Floor Flashing (A110) to fit in between
Door Jamb Flashings and nail in place us-
ing 50mm Clouts.
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MK3A HASP & STAPLE
Using seven rivets attach hasp to
Left Hand Door and the staple to the
Right Hand Door as shown.
RAISED BASE PLATE
For sheds being placed on a purpose built floor,
(concrete, cobbles, ply etc.), the Wall Sheets will pro-
trude 20mm below the Base Plate. This will stop water
flowing in between the Base Plate and Floor.
The Floor should be made 15mm smaller than Base
Size.
Note: Although it is not essential, fitting Damp Proof
Course in between the Base Plate and the Floor
will give added protection against moisture.
CLEAN UP
 Remove all swarf (drill filings) with a soft brush or rag.
 Hose down roof and walls thoroughly.
 For Coloursteel sheds use touch-up paint provided on all nail heads, rivets and exposed cuts.
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DURATUF PREMIUM SHED WARRANTY
GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER
Congratulations on purchasing a Duratuf Storage Shed. With proper care and attention, this product will last many years.
For your benefit PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
WARRANTY ON METAL CLADDING
Riverlea Group Ltd guarantee that the metal roofing and wall cladding on Kiwi and Fortress Garden Sheds may be used in moderate and
inland corrosion zones or areas where the first year mild steel corrosion rate is less than 200g/m2, and that in these conditions, they will
not perforate due to corrosion within 18 years of date of manufacture.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Damage or corrosion due to the following circumstances is not covered by this warranty.
 Mechanical, chemical or other damage sustained during or after installation.
NOTE: Clean swarf off shed IMMEDIATELY after assembly
Do NOT mark cladding with pencil
Do NOT allow manures, chemicals or other corrosive materials to have direct contact with cladding
Chemical damage will result if these instructions are not carried out
 Force majeure or other causes beyond the control of Riverlea Group Ltd.
2. This warranty does not cover material installed in severe and very severe environmental situations, or in any area where the mild
steel corrosion rate (as published by BRANZ) exceeds 200g/m2.
3. Minimum maintenance must be carried out in accordance with instructions below.
Should the cladding fail to perform as specified above, the liability of Riverlea Group Ltd shall in all cases be limited to replacing or
repairing the defective product. The balance of the original warranty will cover any repaired or replaced material. Riverlea Group Ltd will
not be liable for any consequential loss or damage, labour or transport charges. All claims made in writing within 21 days of discovery,
quoting the reference number at the top right hand corner of this page.
MAINTENANCE
Following are the minimum maintenance requirements for cladding used in Kiwi Garden Sheds and Fortress Sheds.
 Washing all surfaces by rain, and annual hosing of sheltered areas using a hose and soft nylon brush.
 Within 2km of coast—wash every 3 months as above. After a storm, wash the cladding and the gutters as soon as pos-
sible to remove any highly corrosive salt deposits.
 Volcanic Ash Fallout—wash as soon as possible, removing fallout from roof and gutters
 Gutters to be kept clean of leaves and dirt.
Should you require additional technical information please contact us at the details below.
Thank you
Riverlea Group Customer Services
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