Rutland County Empingham User manual

Assembly Instructions
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Empingham 6/4ft log store
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Before you commence the assembly process we recommend that you read these instructions thoroughly
beforehand to familiarise yourself with the assembly process and to also check that you have the correct
components. If for any reason you need assistance, you can find our contact details on the final page of
these instructions.
We highly recommend that any assembly is carried out on a flat, level surface if possible and that you
use another person to assist you if necessary. Note: 38mm black screws are only included with door option.
Package contents
Tools required
3 x Doors
2 x End panels
3 x Back panels
1 x Base
1 x Lattice
1 x Roof
4 x Centre Posts
4ft x 42, 6ft x 48 Shorter green screws
16 x Longer green screws (For the Base only)
10 x 38mm black screws (For doors only)
2 x Spacer Blocks
Electric screwdriver with No2 Pozidrive bit
Or No2 Pozidrive Screwdriver
Empingham Log Store

Empingham 6/4ft log store
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Step 1
Step 2
Stand the left hand end panel (or right hand for the
reversed roof version) upright on a flat, level surface.
Arrange the 2 spacer blocks on the ground (the
orientation is not critical), adjacent to the end panel
as shown in the photo above. Now place a back
panel on the blocks, at 90° to the end panel, aligning
the 2 panels ready for fixing.
Step 3
Step 4
Using the shorter green screws provided, attach the
batten on the back panel to the post of the end
panel through the pre-drilled holes, ensuring that
the batten remains vertically aligned to the post.
Align one of the longer posts (shorter for a reversed
roof) with the other end of the back panel.

Empingham 6/4ft log store
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Step 5
Step 6
Attach the panel to the post by screwing through the
batten using a short green screw as before.
Rearrange the spacer blocks and offer up the next
panel, aligning and attaching it as before.
Step 7
Step 8
Repeat step 6 so that all 3 back panels are now
attached.
Remove the blocks from beneath the 3rd panel and
then slide the base into position as shown.

Empingham 6/4ft log store
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Step 9
Step 10
Attach the base to the end panel front post first,
using 2 of the longer green screws.
Now attach the base to the end panel rear post using
two more longer green screws.
Step 11
Step 12
Using more of the longer green screws now attach
the base to the rear posts as shown.
Slide the remaining end panel into place as shown
above and attach it to the frame as you did with the
first end panel with longer green screws into the
front and rear posts. If you are fitting a kindling shelf,
omit steps 13 -15 and attach the front posts before
fitting the kindling shelf, lattice and then attaching
the roof.

Empingham 6/4ft log store
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Step 13
Step 14
Carefully place the roof on top of the end panel
posts ensuring that the batten ends sit flush with the
posts as shown. Now attach the roof to each end
panel post with shorter green screws.
Secure the rear of the roof using shorter green
screws as shown.
Step 15
Step 16
Sit the lattice in the store so that it is leaning against
the back panel as shown above, so that you have
enough clearance to attach the front posts as shown
in the next step.
Locate the pencil guide marks on the front face of
the base. This is where the centre posts will be
fitted.

Empingham 6/4ft log store
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Step 17
Step 18
With the centre post lined up with the guide marks
on the base, locate the top of the post between the
central roof battens, flush with the batten ends, and
secure in place with 2 of the shorter green screws.
Check the positioning of the post within the guide
marks once again before securing the bottom of the
centre post with 2 more of the longer green screws.
Repeat steps 16 - 18 for the remaining centre post.
Step 19
Step 20
Your Empingham log store is now complete. If you
are fitting doors, please proceed with step 20.
Place a spacer block at the front of the log store
adjacent to the front end post and rest the hinge
side of the appropriate door on the block, aligning it
vertically and horizontally for a good fit. Now use
four of the supplied black hinge screws to affix the
hinge to the post.

Empingham 6/4ft log store
Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows,
Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762
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Step 21
Step 22
Align the top hinge in place, ensuring that the gap
between the door and post is consistent at top and
bottom.
Secure the top hinge in place using more of the black
hinge screws. Repeat steps 20 - 22 for any further
doors as required.
We hope that you found your product quick and easy to assemble but if not and you require any further assistance or have any
questions you can contact us by telephone on: 01778 440803
Email: [e-mail]
www.rutlandcountygardenfurniture.co.uk