Rubbermaid 1W21 User manual

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Rubbermaid storage building.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – BUILDING CODES
Be sure to check your local building codes, ordinances and restrictions, and applicable neighborhood governances.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure proper assembly and performance your shed needs to be built on a solid, level surface.
A concrete or patio surface, or a treated-wood platform is recommended.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – LOCATION
When choosing a location in your yard make sure you choose an area with easy access and one that provides proper
drainage for water to run away from the shed location.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – PREASSEMBLY
Thoroughly review all assembly steps (it is important that the steps are followed in the correct order).
Review the parts list and make sure that no parts are missing.
IMPORTANT – DO NOT
RETURN TO THE STORE
For assistance with your Rubbermaid
Storage Building or for additional
product information call our toll-free
Consumer Service number:
1-888-895-2110
M–F: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
or visit us online at:
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Installation Steps:
1. Site Preparation
2. Floor
3. Walls
4. Roof & Doors
5. Finishing
76 ¾"
75 ½"
55 ¼"
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Note: Be sure to keep this instruction manual and your original store receipt to ensure our Consumer Service Department
can accurately and quickly assist you if necessary.
1W21

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Description Part Number Assembly Letter Quantity Required Tools Two Person Assembly
Floor
Front Floor 5L01 A1
Repeat Floor 5L11 B2
Walls
Repeat Left Side 5L12 C2
Left Back 5L04 D1
Repeat Right Side 5L13 E2
Right Back 5L05 F1
Front Left Side 5L02 G1
Front Right Side 5L03 H1
Wall Connector 1V62 WC 25
Doors
Left Door 1W23 L1
Right Door 1W24 K1
Door Handle 5L74 T2
Lock Hasp 5F58 X1
Hardware
#14 x 3/4" Combo Pan Head Screw AA 60*
Roof Pin NP 5J22 FF 8
Roof Pin Assembly Tool M3 5J22 GG 1
Accessory Bracket 5H88 12
Roof
Front Roof 5L08 J1
Repeat Roof 5L14 M2
Roof Brace 5L36 RB 3
Safety
Glasses
Phillips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet
Liquid
Soap
(2) Step Stools/
Stepladders
Drill
Gloves
1/8" Drill Bit
Phillips Bit
1W21
PREASSEMBLY:
• Review ALL assembly steps before beginning construction.
• Review the parts list and make sure that no parts are missing.
NOTE:
• To simplify assembly and to ensure proper engagement of all components,
apply a mild detergent to dovetail and snap fits before assembling.
L
A
K
E
B
CD
X
TFFx8
F
H
G
M
J
RB RB RB
B
C
E
M
WCx25
* Extra screws are supplied
76 ¾"
75 ½"
55 ¼"

Build a solid, level surface for the shed foundation. Consult your local
building authority for ordinances, restrictions, or permits required
before building any structure at your home.
Note: Minimum dimensions for foundations shown.
FLOOR PLAN:
Size the construction site to fit the entire floor.
OPTIONAL STEP:
If desired, recessed anchor locations (11 places)
can be used to anchor the shed floor to a foundation
after you have constructed one.
55¼"
75½"
1.0 Site Preparation
"18
~4-15/16"
"24
"~23-9/16
"24 "24 "~3-5/8
~3-5/8"
"~5
"~75-1/2
120.0°
"24-7/8
"~55-1/4
ANCHOR
LOCATIONS
CARE & USE
• Shed can be cleaned with water and mild detergent as
necessary. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE DETERGENTS,
MATERIALS OR CLEANING TOOLS.
• To maximize your shed’s performance, remove
excessive snow and/or leaf accumulation from the roof.
• In the event of severe weather, please disassemble
and store in a secure location.
CAUTIONS
Maximum opening
CAUTION: Always use eye protection/safety glasses
during assembly.
CAUTION: When installing screws, do not overtighten.
CAUTION: Drill only through initial panel wall, unless
otherwise indicated.
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A
B
B
2.0 Floor Installation
A
Using a rubber mallet and screwdriver, knock out the
tabs for the door hinge, 2 places on Front Floor (A).
b. Drill pilot hole through top surface of floor, 2 places on Front
Floor (A). CAUTION: Drill through top surface of floor only!
c.
A
Using a rubber mallet and screwdriver, punch out the screw holes
along the connection edge of both Repeat Floors (B).
a.
B
B
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A
B
2.1 Floor Installation
Connect and align back position Repeat Floor (B) to middle position Re-
peat Floor (B) and install Screws (AA) 9 places; keep panels aligned and
even while installing screws.
b.
Connect and align middle position Repeat Floor (B) to Front Floor (A) and install
Screws (AA) 9 places; keep panels aligned and even while installing screws.
a.
AA (9)
A
B
B
HELPFUL HINT: Pilot holes may be drilled for the screws using a 1/8" drill bit.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten screws.
AA (9)
HELPFUL HINT: Pilot holes may be drilled for the screws using a 1/8" drill bit.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten screws.
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3.0 Wall Panel C Installation
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of Repeat Left Side (C) 2 places.
a.
C
Snap Repeat Left Side (C) into the back position
Repeat Floor (B).
b.
C
C
Screw Holes
ALIGN
ALIGN
click
Hold Repeat Left Side (C) upright to prevent it from
falling (until Left Back (D) is installed).
c.
C
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OVERHEAD VIEW
DETAIL 3-1_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_E
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-4_B AND 3-5_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-6_B AND 3-7_B
SCALE 1/1
1
2
D
C
C
3.1 Wall Panel D Installation
Connect Left Back (D) into dovetails of Repeat Left Side (C).
b. Engage snaps on bottom of Left Back (D) into
Repeat Floor (B).
c.
DD
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of Left Back (D) 4 places.
a.
Screw Holes
HELPFUL HINT: Lubricate dovetails with liquid soap.
1
2
click
ALIGN
ALIGN
D
B
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3.2 Wall Panel E Installation
Snap Repeat Right Side (E) into the back position of
Repeat Floor (B).
b. Hold Repeat Right Side (E) upright to prevent it from
falling (until Right Back (F) is installed).
c.
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of Repeat Right Side (E) 2 places.
a.
EE
Screw Holes
E
ALIGN ALIGN
click click

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3.3 Wall Panel F Installation
Connect Right Back (F) onto dovetails of Repeat Right
Side (E).
Align the lap joint between Left Back (D) and Right Back (F).
b. Engage snaps on bottom of Right Back (F) into
Repeat Floor (B).
c.
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of Right Back (F) 4 places.
a.
F
F
Screw Holes
DETAIL 3-1_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_E
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-4_B AND 3-5_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-6_B AND 3-7_B
SCALE 1/1
HELPFUL HINT: Lubricate dovetails with liquid soap.
1
2
E
F
F
OVERHEAD
VIEWS
DETAIL 3-1_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_E
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-4_B AND 3-5_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-6_B AND 3-7_B
SCALE 1/1
D F
E
F
2
1
Align Lap Joints
click
ALIGN

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Install Wall Connector (WC) 5 places, connecting Left Back and Right Back Panels (D and F).
Position connectors in slots and slide down to snap in place.
d.
2
1
1
click
3.4 Wall Panel C (Repeat Left Side) Installation
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of Repeat Left Side (C) 2 places.
a.
C
DF
OVERHEAD VIEW
D F
Install Wall
Connectors
C
WC

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Snap middle position Repeat Left Side (C) into the middle
position Repeat Floor (B).
c.
2
1
click
Align the lap joint between back position Repeat Left Side (C)
and middle position Repeat Left Side (C).
b.
1
2
C
C
OVERHEAD VIEW
DETAIL 3-1_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_E
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-4_B AND 3-5_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-6_B AND 3-7_B
SCALE 1/1
C
C
ALIGN
ALIGN
Install Wall Connector (WC) 5 places, connecting 2 Repeat Left Sides (C and C).
Position connectors in slots and slide down to snap in place.
d.
2
1
1
click
CC
OVERHEAD VIEW
C
C
WC
C

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Drill a pilot hole (using 1/8" drill bit) in front lower corner at
location indicated by screw target.
Note: This pilot hole is to be drilled through both walls.
b.
3.5 Wall Panel G Installation
Align the lap joint between Repeat Left Side (C) and
Front Left Side (G).
c.
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of Front Left Side (G) 2 places.
a.
G
G
Screw Holes
1
2
C
G
OVERHEAD VIEW
DETAIL 3-1_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_E
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-4_B AND 3-5_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-6_B AND 3-7_B
SCALE 1/1
C
G
G

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Snap Front Left Side (G) into Front Floor (A).
d.
2
1
click
ALIGN
ALIGN
G
3.6 Wall Panel E (Repeat Right Side) Installation
Install Wall Connector (WC) 5 places, connecting Repeat Left
Side (C) and Front Left Side (G).
Position connectors in slots and slide down to snap in place.
e.
2
1
click
OVERHEAD VIEW
G
G
1
WC
C
E
E
Screw Holes
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of the middle position Repeat Right Side (E)
2 places.
a.

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Align the lap joint between Repeat Right Side (E) and
middle position Repeat RightSide (E).
b.
E
OVERHEAD VIEW
DETAIL 3-1_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_E
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-4_B AND 3-5_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-6_B AND 3-7_B
SCALE 1/1
E
E
Install Wall Connector (WC) 5 places, connecting Repeat Right Side (E) and middle position Repeat Right Side (E). Position
connectors in slots and slide down to snap in place.
d.
OVERHEAD VIEW
E
E
1
2
E
E
Snap middle position Repeat Right Side (E) into the middle
position Repeat Floor (B).
c.
E
click
ALIGN
ALIGN
2
1
1
click
WC

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3.7 Wall Panel H Installation
Align the lap joint between Front Right Side (H) and
middle position Repeat Right Side (E).
c.
H
H
H
Screw Holes
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top
of the middle position Front Right Side (H) 2 places.
a.
Drill a pilot hole (using 1/8" drill bit) in front lower corner at
location indicated by screw target.
Note: This pilot hole is to be drilled through both walls.
b.
OVERHEAD VIEW
DETAIL 3-1_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_E
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-3_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-4_B AND 3-5_B
SCALE 1/1
DETAIL 3-6_B AND 3-7_B
SCALE 1/1
E
H
1
2
E
H

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Snap Front Right Side (H) into Front Floor (A).
d. Install Wall Connector (WC) 5 places, connecting middle
section Repeat Right Side (E) and Front Right Side (H).
e.
OVERHEAD VIEW
H
E
H
click
ALIGN
ALIGN
2
1
click
1
WC
4.0 Roof Panel M (back position) Installation
M
RB
Install one Repeat Roof (M) onto back section. The overlap edge of roof points toward the back of the shed.
Align tongues on top of back wall to the outside of the roof panel overlap.
Align tongues on top of side walls into grooves in roof.
a.
H
E

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Slightly raise front edge of roof enough to allow positioning of
Roof Brace (RB) onto the side walls as shown.
Lower the roof onto the walls and align Roof Brace (RB) into
pocket in Repeat Roof (M).
b.
MRB
From inside the shed, install four Screws (AA) into the roof at each side wall location.
Note: The screws also have to go through the Roof Brace (RB) at each end to properly secure the roof!
A second person on the outside of the shed should hold down the edge of the roof firmly at each screw location.
d.
RB
M
AA (4)
Ensure Repeat Roof (M) is positioned against the back wall tongues.
From outside the shed, install one Screw (AA) at each corner.
Hold the edge of the roof down firmly at the corners while installing each screw.
Install remaining screws into remaining locations of back walls.
c. AA (8)
M
1. 2.
3.
Helpful Hint: Installation is easier using a magnetic bit or starting
screws with a manual screwdriver to get seated. Pilot holes also may
be drilled using 1/8" bit.

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4.1 Roof Panel M (middle position) Installation
M
RB
Install one Repeat Roof (M) onto middle section. The overlap edge of roof points toward the back of the shed.
Align tongues on top of side walls into grooves in roof.
a.
Slightly raise front edge of roof enough to allow positioning of Roof Brace (RB) onto the side walls as shown.
Lower the roof onto the walls and align Roof Brace (RB) into pocket in Repeat Roof (M).
b.
M
RB

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From inside the shed, install four Screws (AA) into the roof at each side wall location.
Note: The screws also have to go through the Roof Brace (RB) at each end to properly secure the roof!
A second person on the outside of the shed should hold down the edge of the roof firmly at each screw location.
d.
Make sure middle location Repeat Roof (M) is positioned tightly against the back Repeat Roof (M) section.
Install Roof Pins (FF) in four places. If necessary, use Roof Pin Assembly Tool (GG) to pull the roof down.
c.
GG
FF
1. Insert pin in slot. 2. Push all the way through. 3. Rotate head flush with roof.
M
Install Roof Pins four places.
RB
AA (4)
click

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4.2 Roof Panel J (front position) & Door Installation
Install one Front Roof (J) onto front section: roof gable edge toward front of shed.
Align tongues on top of side walls into grooves in roof.
a.
Slightly raise front edge of roof enough to allow positioning of Roof Brace (RB) onto the side walls as shown.
Lower the roof onto the walls and align Roof Brace (RB) into pocket in Front Roof (J).
b.
RB
J
J
RB