Shire Larkspur User manual

© 8x8 Larkspur
Version 02 24/06/2022 Sasha Leney
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use.
PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Mass: 271.2 kg

Let’s
get started...
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Important information...
Safety 03
Preparation of base 04
Warranty 04
Care, maintenance & Recycling 05
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In more detail...
Parts List 06
Detailed Technical Drawing 08-09
Hardware chart 10
12-24Assembly instructions
Before you start 11
Fascia & Nail List 07
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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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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
(4) METAL: Replace
(5) SHARP ENDS OF NAILS/ SCREWS/ PINS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE
PANEL: Remove and reposition
(6) ENSURE ALL PARTS ARE SECURED AGAINST REASONABLE FORCE:
Remove and refit
(7) 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:
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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: 2390mm x 2390mm
Total height clearance: 2490mm
Roof size: 2560mm x 2560mm
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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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Base and Warranty
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
NOTE: Wood is a natural product, and therefore the following are
excluded from the warranty:
- Colour change
- Warping
- Splitting.
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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.
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an email or write to the address below.
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lingua, per favore, invia una e-mail o scrivi a l’indirizzo sottostante.

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) Visually check for weather damage.
(2) Check and replace if necessary any Silicone sealant if used on your
building.
(3) Check the roofing material for wear.
(4) The doors and windows may require periodical adjustment.
(5) Ensure your building is well ventilated especially during hot weather.
(6) During extremely hot periods humidify your building to prevent the timber
from drying out.
The 5 golden rules of care:
The 6 golden rules of maintenance:
1. Timber widely recycled
2. Metal fixings widely recycled
3. Glass widely recycled
4. Roofing felt not currently recycled.
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Building
(1) Ensure your base is level and firm.
(2) Ensure the building is not sitting directly on the ground using damp proof
membrane or the optional timber base.
(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
(before assembly). Turn the panels upside down whilst painting so the
treatment runs into the seams.
(4) Garden buildings are not waterproof, therefore you must seal between all the
panels with a silicone based sealant.
(5) Regularly check your roofing felt for weather damage and leaks.
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Recycling and disposal:

Stacked Parts List
Description
(part No ) - Qty
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Fascia Bag Parts List
Description
(part No ) - Qty
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Hardware Chart
Scale 1:1
(A0025) x 24
40mm Round Head Nail
(A0035) x 49
60mm Posi-Drive Screw
Nail bag contents
Description
(part No ) - Qty
10
(A0024) x 72
16mm Panel Pins
(A0032) x 08
25mm Posi-Drive Screw
(A0023) x 432
13mm Felt Nail 13mm
(A0033) x 32
40mm Posi-Drive Screw

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Before you start...
Things to check before you start:
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 3
You will need:
Hammer
Spirit level
Ladder
3mm 5mm drill bit
Drill
Tape measure & Ruler
Sand paper
Gloves
Saw
Pencil
Goggles
A helper for some
tasks
 Screwdriver
 Sharp knife
Low modulus
silicone sealant
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
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Assembly instructions:
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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The Plain Panels FIT INSIDE THE WINDOW PANELS!
Panel Layout
A3140
Drill a hole centrally in the primary door (door that opens first) within the Double
Door Gable (A4473). Slot the door bolt through the hole and fix the Door Handle
(A2234) to each side of the door as above. Use 8x 25mm Screws (A0032).
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5mm
A4228
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.
A4227
A4471
A4472
UNLOCK
THE
DOORS
Door Handle
(A2234)x01
25mm Screws
(A0032)x08
Double Door Gable
(A4473)x01

GB-IE Drill the LH Plain Panel (A4227) and the RH Plain Panel (A4228) as below.
Put the Floor Panel (A3140) onto your base. Place the LH Panel into the corner, so
that the cladding overlaps the floor. Push the RH Panel up to it and fix with 3x 60mm
Screws (A0035) using the pilot holes drilled in the panel.
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DO NOT
FIX WALLS TO
FLOOR
UNTIL ASKED
5mm
Floor Panel
(A3140)x01
LH Plain Panel
(A4227)x01
RH Plain Panel
(A4228)x01
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NOTE
Some holes
drilled for
later use
60mm Screws
(A0035)x03
REMOVE
TRANSPORT
BLOCKS
On the bottom of all walls
A4228
A4228
A4227
A4227

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LH Window Panel
(A4471)x01
Drill the LH Window Panel (A4471) and RH Window Panel (A4472) as below.
Place the panels so that the cladding overlaps the floor. Secure to your building using 3x
60mm Screws (A0035) within the pilot holes drilled in the LH+RH Plain Panel.
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5mm NOTE
Some holes
drilled for
later use
RH Window Panel
(A4472)x01
60mm Screws
(A0035)x06
DO NOT
FIX WALLS TO
FLOOR
UNTIL ASKED
DO NOT
FIX WALLS TO
FLOOR
UNTIL ASKED

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Open the doors.
Drill the Double Door Gable (Step 01) as below. Place onto the floor so that the cladding
overlaps. Secure with 3x 60mm Screws (A0035) in each side, within the pilot holes drilled in
the window panels. DO NOT SCREW THROUGH DOORS.
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5mm
Double Door Gable
(A4473)x01
(Step 01)
60mm Screws
(A0035)x06
DO NOT
FIX WALLS TO
FLOOR
UNTIL ASKED
NOTE
Some holes
drilled for
later use

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1 Strip of Felt 8m (A4081) has been supplied. Roll our the felt on a clean, flat surface. Place
one Roof Panel (A4229) onto the felt as below. Allow 56mm overhang along the bottom.
Cut along the angled sides as below. Fold the felt over the flat edge, pull tight and secure with
13mm Felt Nails (A0023) approximately 100mm apart. Repeat with all the Roof Panels.
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CUT
CUT
FLIP ROOF
PANEL
OVER
X4
ALTERNATE
PANELS
LIKE SO
Roof Panel
(A4229)x04
13mm
13mm Felt Nails
(A0023)x136
Felt Strip 8m
(A4081)x01

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Using the same roll of 8m Felt (A4081), place the Roof Panel (Step 05) onto the felt, making sure it sits
670mm below the felt as below. Cut along the angled edge as before. Use Felt Strip 5.3m (A4506) if you
run out. Turn the panel over and secure with 13mm Felt Nails (A0023). Repeat with all panels.
On the inside, drill all four Roof Panels (A4229) along one edge as below.
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Roof Panel
(A4229)x04
(Step 05)
5mm
CUT
FLIP ROOF
PANEL
OVER
1
7
NOTE
Some holes
drilled for
later use
IF YOU RUN
OUT OF FELT:
USE FELT
STRIP 5.3M
(A4506)
X4
13mm
13mm Felt Nails
(A0023)x72
Felt Strip 5.3m
(A4506)x01

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Place the first two Roof Panels (Step 06) onto your building as below. Make sure the panels
fit into the slots within the wall panels.
Fix the panels together with 3x 60mm Screws (A0035) using the pilot holes drilled in one
panel.
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Roof Panel
(A4229)x02
(Step 06)
60mm Screws
(A0035)x03

Window panel omitted for
assembly illustration clarity only
Place the third and fourth Roof Panel (Step 06) into your building as below.
Make sure it is placed within the slots in the wall panels.
Fix together with 3x 60mm Screws (A0035
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Roof Panel
(A4513)x02
(Step 06)
60mm Screws
(A0035)x09
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On the inside, screw at an angle, through the wall panels and into the roof panels as below.
Use 60mm Screws (A0035) as below.
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5mm
60mm Screws
(A0035)x10
SCREW AT
AN ANGLE
SCREW AT
AN ANGLE
IN EACH
CORNER