Rowlinson Garden Products Hideaway User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Adult assembly is required.Checks and
maintenance needs to be carried out on
the main parts (fixings etc.) at regular
intervals.If these checks are not carried
out the product could become unsafe.
WARNING
Not suitable for children under
36 months due to small parts and sharp
points
No. Components Qty.
1 Floor section 1
2 Window side panel 1
3 Plain side panel 1
4 Front panel 1
5 Back panel 1
6 Small roof section 1
7 Large roof section 1
8 Acrylic windows 2
9 Plastic beading 8
10 Roofing felt roll 1
11 Cover strips 4
12 Short spacer baton 1
13 Long spacer baton 1
14 Short barge board 2
15 Long barge board 2
16 Door 1
17 Window shutters 4
18 Short door surround trim 1
19 Long door surround trim 2
20 Felt battens 2
21 Roof purlin 1
1
2
3
12
6
8
Before assembly
•We recommend that time is taken to read
the instructions before starting assembly,
then follow the easy step by step guide.
The instruction sheet is only a guide to
the assembly. Certain items may not be
shown to scale.
•Check all components prior to assembly
•This product should be assembled by no
less than 2 people.
•Never attempt to erect the assembly in
high winds.
•Drill components where indicated.
Note:Additional parts and fixings for
the Hideout can be found listed in
section 9.
Additional parts and fixings for the
Hideaway cottage can be found listed in
section 10.
x 2 Drill
Recommended tools for assembly
•Cross head screw driver
•Hammer
•Sharp knife
•Drill with 4mm diameter drill bit
•Spirit level
5
4
7
11
10
9
13
14
15
16
18
17
20
19
21
22
23
Hideaway
Hideout
Hideaway cottage
No. Fixing Kit Qty.
31 10mm felt nails 110
32 50mm screws 12
33 25mm black screws 12
34 19mm black screws 4
26 OSB door spacers 2
22 Finials 2
23 Plastic door hinge 2
24 Plastic door handle 1
25 Roller catch kit 1
27 65mm nails 4
28 50mm nails 6
29 38mm nails 76
30 20mm nails 18
25
24
Hideaway, Hideaway Cottage
And Hideout English SS027K
Assembly Instructions

50mm
Front panel
Back panel
Side panels
Floor
Back panel
Side panel
Panel frames
rest on floor.
T&G boards
overhang floor
edge.
Panel frame
Back panel
Side panel
50mm
Approx.
450mm
1.Laying the floor section
Prepare a level area for the playhouse to sit.Attach 5 wooden or similar bearers of size 50 x 50 x 1200mm to the floor (Not supplied in kit).
3.Fixing the wall panels together
Position the back panel and one side panel on the floor as shown. Note how the panel frames sit on the floor with theT&G board overhanging the floor edge.Ensure square
and secure using 3 x 50mm screws through the pre-drilled holes in the frame of the side panel into the frame of the back panel. Repeat for other side panel and then in the
same way add the front panel.
2.Door Attachment
The door is designed to sit flush with the door trim,ensure an all round gap between the inside framing and door.Lay the front panel on a flat surface.Position door surround
trim flush around the door opening and secure each piece with 3 x 38mm nails.Place the door in the gap.Attach the hinges on to the door using 3 x 25mm black screws,ensure
the screws are secured into the door framing.Take care not to let the screws protrude the other side of the panel. Insert the 2 OSB spacers between the hinge side of the
door and surround trim as shown. Secure the hinges on the door surround trim using 3 x 25mm black screws and then remove the spacers.Fit door handle with 4 x 19mm
black screws in position shown in diagram.The roller catch is fitted in the top corner of the door frame,opposite side to the hinges.The catch plate is fitted to the door.Position
them so that when the door is shut the two parts clip together.Once in position fix the catches in place with 2 x 10mm screws per part.
4.Securing the walls to the floor
Ensure the panels are sitting square on the floor.Secure the front and back panels using 3 x 50mm nails through the panel frame into the floor.For the side panels fix in the same
way using 2 x 65mm nails.
38mm Important Safety Note
Spacers provide a minimum distance
between the door and surround
trim to prevent finger trapping
hazard.
Ensure the nail heads are flush with
the surface of the surround trim
and the nails are not protruding
through to the inside of the
building.
25mm
spacer
spacer
50mm
65mm
Front and
back panels
Side panels
Door
19mm
50mm65mm
10mm
10mm
To "VALIDATE" the guarantee, this item should be erected on 50mm x 50mm
treated wooden or similar bearers (These are not supplied with the kit).
Ground contact must be avoided.

10mm
Felt
nails
10mm
Felt
nails
Window frame
Window pane
Plastic beading
38mm
38mm
7.Coverstrips and barge boards
The cover strips fit neatly into each corner, attach using 3 x 38mm nails per strip.Fasten the barge boards at the front so that the top edge is flush with the roof line and the
two boards meet evenly at the apex,secure using 3 x 38 mm nails through each board into the spacer batons. Repeat for the barge boards on the back securing them to the
back panel.On the front attach a finial centrally over the join between the barge boards use 2 x 38mm nails. Repeat for the finial on the back.
38mm
38mm
Side view
Nail through roof
into top frames of
wall panels.
10mm
Felt
nails
38mm
38mm
Hideaway cottage windows only
Top frames
of panels
38mm
5.Attaching roof sections
To the lower edge of each roof panel attach a felt batten flush with the edge of the roof.Nail through the roof panel into the felt batten.Secure to the large roof panel on the
same side as the felt batten the roof purlin. Secure in the centre of the panel using 4 x 38mm nails,nail through the panel into the purlin.Lay roof sections over the wall panels,
making sure the top edges are located at the apex. Secure with 7 x 38mm nails per roof section through the roof and into the top frames of the wall panels.Attach the long
spacer baton using 3 x 38mm nails and the short spacer baton using 2 x 38mm nails to the front panel.make sure they are flush with the end of the roof sections.
6.Roofing felt
Cut roofing felt into three equal lengths.Place one length over the larger roof section.At the front of the building leave enough felt to be folded down to cover the spacer baton
and at the lower edge of the roof, fold the felt over so it covers the roof rafter.Secure along the rafter using the 10mm felt nails evenly spaced about 75mm apart,tension the
felt over the roof and secure the upper edge of the felt with 3 x 10mm felt nails. Repeat for the smaller roof section.Take the 3rd piece of felt and place it over the ridge,make
sure it overlaps the first 2 pieces and secure using 10mm felt nails evenly spaced along both lower edges of the felt. Dress down the ends of the felt and at the front attach to
the spacer batons with 8 x 10mm felt nails.Repeat at the back but attach the felt to the back panel.When all three lengths of felt are secured properly trim off excess felt.
upper edge
Lower edge
Repeat this for
the small roof
panel.
8.Window glazing and shutters
We recommended that a waterproof sealant is applied around the edge of the glazing before fitting.Place window pane on the inside of the window frame,nail the plastic beading
into position.For the Hideaway cottage only place window pane in frame followed by the lattice piece,then nail plastic beading into position.Fix shutters into position as shown,
attach them using 2 x 38mm nails per shutter making sure that the nail goes through into the frame work on the inside of the the panel.Repeat for side panel window.
20mm 20mm
38mm
38mm
Ensure the roof
purlin is secured
centrally to the same
side of the roof as
the felt batten.
Nail through the roof
into the frame.

9.Hideout Extra parts
To fit chimney pot, place the pot on the smaller roof section near the roof ridge. From the underside of the roof secure the corners of the chimney using 4 x 50mm screws
and washers.Lay 3 vertical jail bars on a flat surface equally spaced 180mm apart.Lay the horizontal Jail bars central over the top of the vertical bars 385mm apart.Secure the
five bars together using 6 x 50mm screws.After assembly secure jail bars over front window using 4 x 50mm screws and washers, repeat for for side window. Secure the tie
rail below the window on the front panel from inside of the building using 2 x 63mm screws.Attach the sheriffs badge in the position shown with 2 x 38mm nails. Take care
not to leave fasteners protruding out of any surface.
10.Hideaway cottage extra parts
To fit chimney pot, place the pot on the smaller roof section near the roof ridge. From the underside of the roof secure the corners of the chimney using 4 x 50mm screws
and washers.Fit the window box just below the centre of the window. Secure by using 2 x 38mm screws,from inside of the building screw through the panel into the corner
supports of the window box.Attach the door finial in the position shown with 2 x 38mm nails.To fit window lattice see section 8.Take care not to leave fasteners protruding
out of any surface.
Important safety information - retain for future reference
•This product is not suitable for all children under 36 months, due to it having small parts and sharp points.
•Ensure any loose knots are removed from any panels,to reduce risk of choking. Fill holes with a suitable wood filler obtained from most DIY stores.
•Ensure that the pointed ends of all nails,screws and other fastenings are not accessible on any surface of the constructed playhouse, and that all heads and
surfaces of these fastenings are either flush with the surface or countersunk.
•The company takes every care to ensure all goods are clean and free from splinters and rough edges prior to leaving the factory.
•To reduce the risk of splinters,sand down any sharp edges or rough surfaces.
•It is strongly recommended that prior to ‘your’ annual treatment of the product,instructions are read carefully and the manufacturers’ recommendations are
followed closely.
•Always ensure a safe,suitable treatment is used to ensure the safety of children and animals.
•Ensure all fastenings are securely located. Check regularly that all fastenings are secure.
•For future reference,it is advisable to keep details of the manufacturer,instructions for use / assembly instructions and safety notes in a safe place.
Shiplap buildings come ready stained but this is only a preparatory treatment.To VALIDATE the guarantee, the building must be properly treated with a recognised
external wood preserver WITHIN 3 MONTHS of assembly and RE-TREATED ANNUALLY thereafter.The building must also be erected on 50mm x 50mm treated
wooden or similar bearers (These are not supplied with the kit.) Ground contact must be avoided.
Timber Information.
As timber is a natural material,there are certain weather conditions that may affect the materials properties. In times of excessive dry spells the material may lose some of
its internal moisture causing a certain degree of shrinkage on a panel and in periods of excessive rain there will be a certain amount of swelling throughout the wooden
panels. This process can not be avoided. If you have problems with certain boards shrinking in dry spells try to decrease the amount of direct sunlight on the building or
the amount of air passing over the building. During hot spells spray water directly onto the panels with the aid of
a garden hose.
This product meets the requirements of BS 5665:Parts 1,2 & 3: 1989, 1994 & 1995 (EN71: Part 1:1988,BS EN71-2: 1994 and BS EN71-3: 1995
No. ComponentsQty.
1 Chimney pot 1
2 Jail bars vertical (510mm) 6
3 Jail bars horizontal (700mm) 4
4 Tie rail 1
5 Sheriffs badge 1
No. Components Qty.
1 Chimney pot 1
2 Window box 2
3 Door finial 1
4 Window lattice 2
Fixing Kit Qty.
63mm screws 2
50mm screws 24
38mm nails 2
Washers 14
Fixing Kit Qty.
50mm screws 4
38mm screws 4
38mm nails 2
Washers 8
50mm
50mm
38mm
Window box corner support
38mm
63mm
50mm
50mm
38mm
2006 © Rowlinson Garden Products Ltd
We constantly improve the quality of our products,
occasionally the components may differ from the
components shown and are only correct at time of
printing. We reserve the right to change the
specification of our products without prior notice.
If in doubt of any aspect regarding the assembly, use or safety of your playhouse please contact us :
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ROWLINSON GARDEN PRODUCTS LIMITED
Unit 2 Green Lane
Wardle Nr.Nantwich
Cheshire
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