Rubbermaid 5L40 User manual

5L40
PKA# 1812421
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.
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.
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 am - 5:00 pm EST,
or visit us online at www.rubbermaid.com
Installation Steps:
1. Site Preparation
2. Floor
3. Walls and Doors
4. Roof and Doors
5. Finishing
52 ¾"
75 ½"
55 ¼"

2
Required Tools
Safety
Glasses
Phillips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet
Liquid
Soap
(2) Step Stools/
Stepladders
Drill
Gloves
Utility Knife
1/8" Drill Bit
Phillips Bit
Ratchet
7/16"
Wrench
Description Part Number Assembly Letter Quantity
Description Part Number Assembly Letter Quantity
Floor
Front Floor 5L01 A1
Repeat Floor 5L11 B2
Walls
Front Left Wall 3T10-E E1
Back Left Wall 3T10-D D1
Front Right Wall 3T11-G G1
Back Right Wall 3T11-F F1
Back Wall 3T12-C C1
Left Gable 3T12-H-1 H-1 1
Right Gable 3T12-H-2 H-2 1
Doors
Left Door 3T13-J J1
Right Door 3T13-K K1
Hardware
#14 x 3/4" Combo Pan Head Screw AA 108*
Roof Pin NP 5J22 FF 4
Roof Pin Assembly Tool M3 5J22 GG 1
Accessory Bracket 5H88 8
Hardware
Wall Connector 5H75 Q6
Left Hinge Bracket 3T16 LEFT 1
Right Hinge Bracket 3T17 RIGHT 1
Roof Guide Bracket 3T18 3T18 2
Roof Guide Block 3T19 3T19 2
Roof Guide 3T20 3T20 2
Back Roof Support BB 2
Back Roof Collar CC 1
Back Left Roof Support
Bracket DD 1
Back Right Roof Support
Bracket EE 1
Front Roof Connector GG 1
Front Roof Support HH 2
Front Roof Collar Tie JJ 1
1/4-20 x 0.750 Hex Bolt KK 9
1/4-20 UNC Hex Lock Nut LL 9
Roof Pin SL-250 MM 2
Roof Roller OO 2
Corner Bracket PP 2
Cane Bolt QQ 1
Accessory Bracket AB 8
Roof
Back Left Roof 3T14-L L1
Back Right Roof 3T14-M M1
Front Left Roof 3T15-N N1
Front Right Roof 3T15-O O1
* Extra screws are supplied
PREASSEMBLY:
• Review ALL steps before beginning construction.
• Review the parts list and make sure that no parts are missing.
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.
• To simplify assembly and to ensure proper engagement of all components, apply a mild
detergent to dovetail and snap fits before assembling.
Two Person Assembly

3
FF (x4)
Q (x6)
LEFT (x1) RIGHT (x1)
3T18 (x2)
3T19 (x2)
3T20 (x2)
PP (x2)
MM (x2)
OO (x2)
DD (x1) EE (x1)
AA (x108)
#14 x 0.750"
LL (x7)
1/4-20 UNC
KK (x9)
1/4-20 x 0.750"
AB (x8)

4
QQ (x1)
HH (x2)
JJ (x1)
GG (x1)
BB (x2)
CC (x1)

5
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
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.
• Never climb on roof or store objects on roof.
• Always clear roof before opening front section.
CAUTIONS
CAUTION: Always use gloves when using a utility knife
and handling/installing metal components.
CAUTION: Always use eye protection/safety glasses
during assembly.
CAUTION: When installing screws, do not over-tighten.
CAUTION: Drill only through initial panel wall, unless
otherwise indicated.
ANCHOR
LOCATIONS
Maximum opening

a

a
  a
a
a
a


a

6
A
B
B
2.0 Floor Installation
A
Using a rubber mallet and screwdriver, knock out the
tabs for the door hinge, two places on Front Floor (A).
c.
Using a rubber mallet and
screwdriver, punch out
the screw holes along
the connection edge
of both Repeat
Floors (B).
a.
B
B
Using a utility knife, cut the long side of each wall slot tab and
then use a rubber mallet and screwdriver to knock it out:
• 4 places on Front Floor (A)
• 4 places on Repeat Floor (B): middle location
• 8 places on Repeat Floor (B): rear location
b.
A
B
B
1.
2.

7
A
B
2.1 Floor Installation
Connect and align back position Repeat Floor (B) to middle position Repeat Floor
(B) and install Screws (AA) in 9 places; keep panels aligned and even while install-
ing screws. Do not drill through both walls.
b.
Connect and align middle position Repeat Floor (B) to Front Floor (A) and install Screws (AA) in nine places; keep panels aligned and
even while installing screws. Do not drill through both walls.
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 over-tighten screws.
HELPFUL HINT: Pilot holes may be drilled for the screws using a 1/8" drill bit.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten screws.
AA (9)

8
3.0 Back Left Wall Panel D Installation
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top of Back Left Wall (D) in three places.
a.
Snap Back Left Wall (D) into the left back corner of the floor.
b.
ALIGN
ALIGN
ALIGN
D
click
D

9
Hold Back Left Wall (D) upright to prevent it from falling (until Back Wall (C) is installed).
c.
3.1 Back Wall Panel C Installation
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top of Back Wall (C) in eight places.
a.
D
C

10
OVERHEAD VIEW
C
D
Connect Back Wall (C) into dovetails of Back Left Wall (D). Let Back Wall (C) rest on the floor. DO NOT SNAP into floor.
b.
HELPFUL HINT: Lubricate dovetails with liquid soap.
DO NOT SNAP
C
1
2

11
Snap Back Right Wall (F) into the right back corner of the floor.
b.
3.2 Back Right Wall Panel F Installation
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top of Back Right Wall (F) in three places.
a.
ALIGN
click
F
F

12
Snap Back Wall (C) into floor.
d.
F
C
OVERHEAD VIEW
Connect Back Wall (C) into dovetails of Back Right Wall (F).
c.
HELPFUL HINT: Lubricate dovetails with liquid soap. Lift up
on right side of Back Wall (C) to align dovetails. 1
F
C
2
click
C

13
Align the lap joint between Front Left Wall (E) and Back Left Wall (D). Snap Front Left Wall (E) into the left front corner of the floor.
a.
3.3 Front Left Wall Panel Installation
Install Wall Connector (Q) in 3 places connecting Front Left Wall (E) and Back Left Wall (D). Position connectors in slots and slide
down to snap in place.
b.
5L40-STEP_3-3_B
ED
LAP JOINT
OVERHEAD VIEW
E
D
OVERHEAD VIEW
D
E
Q
2
1
E D
click
ALIGN
ALIGN
Q
click
1
1
2

14
Align the lap joint between Front Right Wall (G) and Back Right Wall (F). Snap Front Right Wall (G) into the right front corner of the floor.
a.
3.4 Front Right Wall Panel G Installation
AA (2)
Install Roof Guide Block (3T19) onto Front Left Wall (E) using 2 Screws (AA). Arrow points to front of shed.
c.
LAP JOINT
OVERHEAD VIEW
G
F
FG
2
1
click
ALIGN
ALIGN
ARROW POINTS TOWARD FRONT OF SHED.
Using a rubber mallet and
screwdriver, punch out the
screw holes
1
2

15
AA (2)
Install Roof Guide Block (3T19) onto Front Right Wall (G) using two Screws (AA). Arrow points toward front of shed.
c.
Install Wall Connector (Q) in three places connecting Front Right Wall (G) and Back Right Wall (F). Position connectors in slots and
slide down to snap in place.
b.
5L40-STEP_3-4_B
OVERHEAD VIEW
G
F
Q
FG
click
1
2
Q
ARROW POINTS TOWARD FRONT OF SHED.
Using a rubber mallet and
screwdriver, punch out the
screw holes
1
2

16
Using a screwdriver, punch out the screw holes on the top of Left Gable (H1) in five places, and the screw holes on the top and side of
Right Gable (H2) in five places.
a.
3.5 Gable Panel H1 and H2 Installation
H2H1
Fasten Right Gable (H2) to Left Gable (H1) using three Screws (AA).
b.
AA (3)
H2H1

17
Install Gable Assembly (H1,H2) onto Back Wall (C) using eight Screws (AA). Have a second person hold in place
while installing screws.
c.
AA (8)
ALIGN
ALIGN
CAUTION: When installing screws, do not over-tighten.
H2
H1
C
1
2

18
Fasten Back Left Roof (L) to Back Right Roof (M) using Screw (AA) in six places.
a.
4.0 Back Roof Assembly
CAUTION: When installing screws, do not over-tighten.
L
M
AA (6)
L
M
b. Fasten Back Left Roof Support Bracket (DD) to Back Roof Support (BB) using 1 Bolt (KK) and Nut (LL) in one place. Fasten Back Right
Roof Support Bracket (EE) to the other Back Roof Support (BB) using 1 Bolt (KK) and Nut (LL) in one place.
BB
DD
BB
EE
Maintain proper
alignment

19
X
X
AA (7)
Rotate Back Roof Supports (BB) onto Back Left Roof (L) and Back Right Roof (M), fasten using Screw (AA) in seven places.
c.
HELPFUL HINT: Use the "bumps" on the shingle side of the Roof Panel
to help locate the Back Roof Support during assembly.
L
BB
BB
M
1 2
ASSEMBLED
ROTATING
Back Roof Support to Roof

20
AA (8)
Install Back Collar Tie (CC) onto the Back Roof Assembly using Screw (AA) in two places. Install Screw (AA) in one place in Back Left
Roof Support Bracket (DD) and in one place in Back Right Roof Support Bracket (EE). Install Screw (AA) in four places in Back Roof
Supports (BB).
d.
CAUTION: When installing screws, do not over-tighten.
CC
DD
BB
BB
EE