Shire Casita 2016 User manual

© Casita 2016 7x7
Version 1 22/07/2016 Julian Shepherd
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Let’s
get started...
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Important information...
Safety 03
Base and positioning 04
Warranty 04
Care maintenance & Recycling 05
In more detail...
Hardware chart 06
Parts List 07-08
Before you start 09
12-24 Assembly instructions
Detailed Technical Drawing 10-11
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EVERY PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT YOUR BUILDING HAS NO
ELEMENT INCORRECTLY PLACED OR POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS, HOWEVER
PRIOR TO USE PLEASE CHECK ALL SURFACES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(1) RAISED GRAIN, SPLINTERS: Sand down timber to smooth finish
(2) NAIL/SCREW/PIN HEADS PROUD: Tap home to be flush with surface of
timber
(3) DAMAGED SCREW HEADS RESULTING IN SHARP SPLINTERS OF MET-
AL: Replace
(4) SHARP ENDS OF NAILS/ SCREWS/ PINS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE
PANEL: Remove and reposition.
(5) ENSURE ALL PARTS ARE SECURED AGAINST REASONABLE FORCE:
Remove and refit
(6) ENSURE THERE ARE NO LOOSE PARTS: Remove and refit/discard
Important!
Safety
IMPORTANT ! For your safety please
read carefully the safety warnings
Check that you have noted all the following instructions
We advise the use of non slip protective gloves throughout
the assembly process.
We advise the use of steel capped protective footwear
throughout the assembly process
We advise the use of protective headwear and safety
goggles throughout the assembly process
Where a ladder is in use another person must hold the
ladder.
Do not attempt to work in windy conditions
We advise the use of a scaffold tower when fitting the roof ,
for felting or if you cannot reach from the ground.
Do not allow children near the tools and work area
Follow any safety precautions quoted by the manufacturer
for any equipment you use
We advise that you use a helper to hold the glass in position
whilst you nail the beading in place
Check all parts before assembly
Only use child and animal safe wood preservative
Do not use creosote
Allow the wood preservative to fully dry before use
Regularly check the building for wear and tear
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The following are also excluded
 Damage resulting from poor assembly
 Poor treatment application
 Poor care and maintenance
 Changes to the design
 Misuse
 General wear and tear
Warranty...
10 Year anti rot warranty subject to the following -
 The building must be raised so it is not in contact with any water
retaining base surface (for example grass).
 This can be achieved using a timber, concrete or slab base
 When using a concrete or slab base use damp proofing strips
under the bearers
 The building must have been completely treated and sealed
immediately prior to or after assembly
 The building must have been re-treated and re-sealed annually
 If your building has been pressure treated or has any pressure treated
parts additional treatment need not be applied (except for aesthetic
purposes )
 Wood is a natural product and therefore the following are excluded
from the warranty
Colour changes
Warping
Splitting
Preparation of base...
We recommend that the base onto which your building will stand should be at least
75mm larger in each direction than the total floor size of the building.
Actual floor area of the building: 2048mm x 1980mm
Total height clearance: 2160mm
Roof size 2170mm wide x 2360mm long
The chosen position in your garden for your building should be excavated to a depth
of 75mm to allow a base of sand, on to which paving slabs can be evenly laid.
You may also use an adjustable timber base or a concrete base. Whatever base you
decide upon IT MUST BE LEVEL AND FIRM.
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Care, Maintenance and Recycling
1. Pallet and timber widely recycled
2. Cardboard widely recycled
3. Plastic strapping subject to local regulations
4. Plastic sheeting subject to local regulations
(1) Re apply the timber treatment annually. (see note on pressure treated
buildings in warranty section)
(2) Visually check for weather damage
(3) Check and replace if necessary any Silicone sealant if used on your
building.
(4) Check the roofing material for wear
(5) The doors and windows may require periodical adjustment
(6) Ensure your building is well ventilated especially during hot weather
(7) During extremely hot periods humidify your building to prevent the timber
from drying out .
The 5 golden rules of care
The 7 golden rules of maintenance
1. Timber widely recycled
2. Metal fixings widely recycled
3. Glass widely recycled
4. Roofing felt not currently recycled
packaging
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(1) (1) Ensure your base is level and firm
(2) (2) Ensure the building is not sitting directly on the ground using damp proof
membrane or the optional timber base.
(3) (3) Ensure every piece of timber and surface, especially that is hidden upon
assembly is treated with a top quality wood preservative at least twice (see
note on pressure treated buildings in warranty section). Turn the panels
upside down whilst painting so the treatment runs into the seams.
(4) (4) Garden buildings are not waterproof, therefore we recommend you seal
between all the panels with a silicone based sealant .
(5) (5) Regularly check your roofing felt for weather damage and leaks

Hardware Chart
Scale 1:1
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nail bag contents
(A0266) x 138
(A0024) x 64
(A0025) x 150
(A0032) x61
8mmFelt Nail
16mm Panel Pin
25mmPosi-drive screw
40mmRound head nail
08
(A0035) x 94
60mm Posi-drive screw

Fascia bag contents
(part No ) qty
Description
Window Hinges
(A0013) x04
Diamond
(A0019) x02
Floor Joiners
(A0002) x 06
46mm
34mm
Casement set
(A3038)x02
Beading
(A3298) x16
8.5mm
8.5mm
Roof overhang
(A0011) x02
34mm
34mm
Fascia
(A0018)x04
70x12
07
Pad Bolt
(A0053) x01
Tee hinge
(A0049) x03
Beading
(A3299) x16
8.5mm
8.5mm
28mm
12mm
Door Stop
(A3300) x01
28mm
12mm
Door Stop
(A0051) x02
Door Block
(A0065) x01
34mm
34mm

Stacked parts list
08
Cover strips
(A0016) x07
44mm
12mm
(part No ) qty
Description
Roof bearers
(A3034) x04
Door
(A3293)x01
2.4m Felt strips
(A0057) x03
Plain Panel
(A0004) x06
Gable Panel
(A0007) x02
Roof panel
(A0070) x06
990mm
1710mm
2048mm
333mm
34mm
34mm
770mm
1125mm
558mm
711mm
610mm
1710mm
Floor
(A0001) x02
2048mm
990mm
754mm
1700mm
Glazing
(A3297) x08
223mm
Window Panel
(A3292)x02
Window Insert
(B0016)x02

In more detail…..
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Before you start
Things to check before you start
You will need
Hammer
Spirit level
Ladder
1mm,3mm 5mm & 8mm
drill bit
Drill
Tape measure & Ruler
Sand paper
Gloves
Saw
Pencil
Goggles
A helper for some tasks
 Screwdriver
 Sharp knife
Check all parts as listed in the parts lists
Read the instructions fully before starting work
Follow all the health and safety guidelines
Ensure your base is ready– See page 4
Treat as described on page 5 golden rules of care
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When you see the drill icon
Only ever drill through the first
piece of framework which will be a
pilot hole for the screw to attach the
second piece of framework
The required drill bit size is
shown with the icon.
6mm
The screw must not be tight
In the pilot hole

These instructions are for
your safety. Please read
through them thoroughly
before starting this
assembly .
Read any supplements
before assembly.
Treat all the parts
before assembly –see
page 5
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Assembly
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
Treat all the parts before assembly –see page 5
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GB-IE Get a helper to hold the window in the open position. Put one screw in each hinge first and check the
window closes correctly before adding the remaining screws.
Casement stay and pins ”A0038” must fit together loosely. Position as shown.
Fix the casement stay to the window insert first. Then mark and fix the pins .
01
Window panel
(A3292)x02
Window Insert
(B0016)x02
GB-IE The hinges fit the top of the window.
Try the window in position to check that you have it the correct way around
Hinges
(A0013) x04
25mmScrews
(A0032)x08
02
25mmScrews
(A0032)x26
Step 01 x 02
Casement set
(A0038) x02

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GB-IE Fix the hinges as shown so the screws go into the horizontal framework on the back of the door
Ensure The hinge is over the framework gap on the back of the door.
Bracing to middle hinge.
3mm
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Door
(A3293)x 01
25mm screws
(A0032)x12
Tee hinge
(A0049)x03
Hinge over door
framework
INSIDE VIEW
GAP
04
To hold the pad bolt, fix a door block “A0065” to the end of the middle framework of the door where it
meets the other door.
Fix the pad bolt so the screws go into both the horizontal framework and door blocks on the back of the
door.
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5mm
25mm Screw
(A0032)x04
Pad bolt
(A0053) x01
Door block
(A0065)x02
34mm
34mm
60mm Screws
(A0035)x04

GB-IE Doors go at the open end of the floor
The door end wall and the opposite end wall FIT INSIDE THE SIDE WALLS
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Floor panel
(A0001)x02
Floor Joiners
(A0002)x06
40mm Nails
(A0025)x36
GB-IE Position the floor joiners “A0002” widest side down so they protrude half out from 1 floor, and fix with
3x40mm nails. Push the next floor over the joiners and flush with the first floor then attach as before.
46mm
34mm
A0004 A0004
A0004 A0004
A3292 A3292
Panel
layout
A0004
A0004
A0001
A0001 A0002
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A0004
A0004
If using a drill or
electric screwdriver
carefully but firmly
push the opposite end
to the screwdriver bit
into the screw head and keep the
pressure on to prevent the
screwdriver spinning in the screw
GB-IE Drill 3 places and fix with 60mm screws
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06
60mmScrew
(A0035)x03
Plain Panel
(A0004) x02
GB-IE A panel "A0004" for the side goes into the corner, the cladding overlaps the floor, push another panel
"A0004" for the end up to it.
5mm
This panel into the corner

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60mm Screws
(A0035)x24
Plain panels
(A0004) x04
GB-IE Continue adding and fixing the walls as before
5mm
Window panel
(Step 02)x02
16
A0004
A0004
1
REVERSE VIEW
2
A0004

Building
Photographs
It will be greatly
appreciated if you could
forward images of your
completed
building to -
[email protected].
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4
3
A117
A3292
A3292-Drilling
from inside
A0004
No drilling

760
mm
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09
08
60mmScrews
(A0035)x08
Gable panels
(GA0007) x02
GB-IE Align the gable “A0007” framework with the framework of the panels below
Drill 4 holes in each gable and fix with 60mm screws
IMPORTANT! Make sure the window panels have a parallel 760mm opening for the doors
GB-IE Drill and fix the roof bearers at each end with 60mm screws and also fix the highest roof bearers
together with 60mm screws.
60mmScrews
(A0035)x11
5mm
5mm
Roof bearers
(A3034)x04
34mm
34mm

Roof panel
From step 10
(A0070) x 02
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10
Roof panel
(A0070) x02
GB-IE Lay 2 roof panels “A0070” so the framework that is NOT AT THE EDGE OF THE ROOF is together.
Mark and trim 42mm off the same end of the framework that sits together.
This will be the top back of the roof.
Note– If you have purchased an optional veranda (limited availability) you must fit that roof first
GB-IE Note– If you have purchased an optional veranda (limited availability) you must fit that roof first
the first pair of roof panels “A0070”from step 10 flush with the back With 3 nails per roof bearer/ wall.
Screw the “A0070” roof panel framework to the centre roof bearers with 2x60mm screws each.
40mm Nails
(A0025)x18
42mm
1125mm
770m
1125mm
770m
60mmScrews
(A0035) x04
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If building with
verandah you must
read supplement
first
Small roof to be
fitted first

GB-IE Continue fitting the next pair of roof sheets as in step 9 adjacent to the first pair
The front pair of roof panels have an “A0011” roof overhang nailed flush with what will be the high
point of the front edge
A 46mm slot then needs to be cut through the existing framework flush with the “A0011”
to clear the gable cladding.
GB-IE Position The remaining pair of roof panels over the gable panels and again fix as in step 11but ensuring the
nails go into the gable framework
Roof panel
(A0070) x 04
40mm Nails
(A0025)x40
1125mm
770m
60mmScrews
(A0035) x06
12
Roof overhang
(A0011)x02
34mm
34mm
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
A0011
A0011
46mm
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