Shire Bunny/Playhut Platform User manual

Assembly of Bunny/ Playhut Platform
Completed Pl atform
PLEASE LAY OUT PARTS AND CHECK OFF AGAINST CHECK LIST BELOW:
QTY DESCRIPTION
2: Rear Legs 70x70x970mm
2: Front Legs 70x70x1597mm
2: Side Framework 70x44x1736mm
2: Front/Back Framework 70x44x1190mm
3: Inner Framework 70x44x1102mm
2: Inner Framework 70x44x655mm
4: Leg Support Braces 70x44x822mm
1: Decking Board 119x28x950mm
4: Decking Board 119x28x1190mm
BUILT AROUND OUR REPUTATION
Adult Assembly Only -Do not attempt to modify this Platform
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your ShireGarden Building. We believe that this product
will give you many yearsof excellent service. This is anatural product manufactured to a high standard
therefore if you have any queries or experience any difficulties then please contact our customer service
hotline on 01945 46 5 295. Normal office hours: 8.30 amto 5.00 pm Monday toFriday.
We recommend that the base onto which your building will stand shouldbe at least 75 mm larger in each
direction than the total floor size of the building.
Actual floor area of the building: 1190 (1615 inc ladder) x1824 mm
Total height clearance: INC Bunny/Playhut 2406 mm Platform height 998mm
The chosen position in your garden for the siting of the building should be excavated to a depth of 75 mm to
allow a base of sand, on to which paving slabs can be evenly laid -
THEY MUST BE LEVEL AND FIRM.
Treatment/Care of your Garden Building
Treat with a suitable decorative wood finish immediately. We recommend that all timber pieces be treated
again prior to assembly and again within 3 months of assembly. We further recommend that all pieces are
treated again at least annually or as frequently as the instructions on the product used recommends.
We would suggest that all wall panels be treated in an upside-down position to allow the finish/treatment to
ingress into the tongue and groove jointing.
Tools Required
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY OF
THE BUILDING
EVERY PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO
ENSURE THATYOUR 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
METAL: 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 THEREARE NO LOOSE
PARTS:remove and refit/discard
We recommend that protective gloves
be worn throughout
Wood is a natural product and is therefore
prone to changes in appearance, including
some warping, movement and splitting,
particularly during unusual climatic conditions
(long hot or wet spells of weather). As a natural
occurrence this is not covered by a guarantee.
PLEASE NOTE
PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE (01/03/16)
Posidrive screwdriver (electric is best)
Drill with 6 & 3 mm drill bits
Sandpaper (to smooth any rough edges)
Tape measure
Ruler
Pencil
Preparation of Base
Brigstock Road, Wisbech PE13 3JJ
We would also remind you that you would rarely (if ever) be able to re-treat the underside of the floor
following assembly. We strongly recommend that the underside of the floor is treated an absolute minimum of
twice (not including pre-treatment). Use only child safe wood preservative and allow to dry thoroughly before
further use. Do not use creosote.
Garden buildings are not waterproof, therefore on assembling building we recommend using a silicon
based sealant between wall panels and between wall panels and floor.
Parts List
PLATFORM FRAMEWORK
QTY DESCRIPTION
2: Rebated Profiles 44x34x962mm
2: Framework Pieces 34x22x506mm
11: Slats 70x12x535mm
PLATFORM RAILINGS
QTY DESCRIPTION
2: Notched Side Rails 44x44x1070mm
1: Top Step 44x44x470mm
3: Steps 57x25x470mm
PLATFORM STEPS
QTY DESCRIPTION
FIXINGS
Plese note rails and ladders may
be assembled
60: 80mm Screws
23: 60mm Screws
38: 50mm Screws
44: 25mm Screws
FIXINGS-
Assembled rails and
ladder
QTY DESCRIPTION
60: 80mm Screws
17: 60mm Screws
38: 50mm Screws

4 Place 2 pieces 655mm framework in the gap.
The two pieces should measure 338 mm
Assembly of Building - PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY
1 Drill through the centre of each notched area
on both posts where a ‘step’ will be screwed
into place.
A- Assemble Ladder - may be assembled
Construct ladder (using 6 mm drill bit)
2 Lay the notched framework on a flat surface.
Slide in the three identical steps as far as
they will go into each notched section of both
frames. Screw each step into place using 2x
60mm screw, one at each side.
surface. Place on the rebated section two of
the slats – one at either end of the rebate. Drill
and screw into place using 2 x 25mm screws
per slat, one at either end.
B - Assemble Railings- may be assembled
Construct railings (using 3mm drill bit)
1 Place two rebated sections on a firm level
3 Fit the top step into place, to do this make
sure the shape of the step meets correctly
with the shape inside the top of the notched
framework. Screw the step into place using
2 x 60mm screws, one at each side.
2 Evenly space out the 9 remaining slats (19mm
typical gap between each slat) and fix into
place using 2 x 25 mm screws per slat, one
at either end.
3 Place one piece of 506mm framework
behind the edge of the slats, one at either
end. Drill and screw using 3 x 25mm screws
per framework piece through the slat into the
framework.
C - Platform Framework Assembly
1 Lay the 2 pieces 1736 mm long vertically on a
firm, level base with the 45mm side on the
floor. Place 2 of the 1109 mm pieces
horizontally OUTSIDE these to form a square.
2 Drill and screw the outside frame together
using 2 x 80 mm screws at each corner.
Through the 1109 mm pieces into the 1736mm
pieces.
3 Determine which edge will be the front of
your building. From the inside of the front
framework measure 635mm back. Mark and
place 1102mm framework across. Drill and
screw into place using 2x 80mm screw per
side.
from inside edge to inside edge. The inner
spaces should also measure 338mm from
inside edge to inside edge. This must be
measured accurately . This part will be the
front and where decking will be placed. Drill
and screw the 655 pieces into place using
2x 80mm screws per side.
5 Measure back 273mm from the 1102mm
framework secured in Step 3. Mark and fix/
secure another 1102mm piece of framework.
From that piece measure back 338mm and
place the last 1102mm framework in. Drill
and screw both pieces, 2 x 80mm screws in
each side.
338mm
390mm
338mm 338mm
First Piece
Next Pieces
338mm
338mm
273mm
6 Place a back leg piece at each corner - inside
the frame. Drill, screw and fix each leg in to
place using 4 x 80 mm screws – 2 at each side
for each leg. Ensure legs are upright.
8 Turn the frame over. At least two people will
be required.
9 On the two front leg posts measure up
From one end 970 mm and mark a
horizontal line. This line relates to the top
edge of the platform framework.
10 With one person holding the platform
framework horizontally, place a front leg
Piece at each corner - inside the frame.
Aligning the top of framework and your
marked horizontal line, drill, screw and
fix each leg In to place using 4 x 80mm
screws - 2 at each side for each leg.
Ensure legs are vertical.
11 Fix the remaining two leg supports to the
front Legs asper Step7.
NOTE THE BRACE MUST NOT BE
BEHIND THE LADDER
Back
7 NOTE THE BRACE MUST NOT BE
BEHIND THE LADDER
Place one leg support piece against a leg
and resting against the inside of the frame
along the front of the frame . Drill and screw
into position using 2 x 80 mm screws into
leg. Repeat for the next leg. Ensure the
legs are always 90° to the frame and each
other. At other end of the leg supports drill
and screw using 2 x 80 mm screws to inside
of frame. Repeat for other braces

Assembly of Building - PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY
D - Decking
631mm
1 Fit the 950 mm long piece of decking flush to the front and equally spaced between the two front
Leg posts. Pre-drill and screw down as shown (above right) into the framework using 6 x 50mm screws.
2 Measure back, on both sides, 631 mm from the front of platform and mark. Screw a 1109 mm
decking board, aligning the back edge to your marks and flush with the platform at both sides.
Pre-drill and screwdown as shown (above right) into the framework using 8 x 50mm screws.
3 Secure the remaining three 1109 mm decking boards,equally spaced between the front and
back boards (approximate 9mm gaps between each board) flush with the platform at both sides.
Pre-drill and screwdown as shown (above right) into the framework using 8 x 50mm screws per
board.
E - Assembled Railings ToLeg Posts
NOTE The slats must face inwards
1 Place the previously completed railings assembly (Section B) centrally between the two front
leg posts. This should be positioned equally between the front and back faces of the leg posts
and sitting on top of the front decking board. Pre-drill and secure the railing to both front leg
uprights and the decking board. Secure at both top and bottom, screwing through the railing into
the leg upright using 2 x 60mm screws. Repeat for other leg. Screw down through the railing
framework into the two platform bearers beneath using 2 x 60 mm screws, one screw per bearer.
1 Check and ensure that no raised grain or splinters are evident on timber
components.Sand down any raised grain or splinters using fine grade
sandpaper.
2 Check that all screw, nail and pin heads are properly tapped home and
are not proud of the timber surface.
3 Check and ensure that no screws, nails or pins protrude through any
panel.
4 Check and ensure that all parts are properly secured against reasonable
force.
5 Do not apply decorative wood finish/treatments to wet or damp timber.
Please observe the instructions of the wood finish/treatment manufacturer.
6 Adults need to check the playhouse regularly and maintain the playhouse
in good condition to provide a safe play environment.Do not use if
damaged. If damaged the playhouse should be properly and safely
repaired before further use by children.
Assembly Completion Checklist
platform.
2 Attach the ladder to the platform using 3 x 60 mm screws. Space
the screws evenly.
F - Assembled Steps To Platform
NOTE: For ease of build / access we would recommend that you fit the steps to the
platform once you have completed the assembly of the little house.
1 Place the ladder in the gap, the top ‘step’ of the ladder leaning against the front of the
2. Fit the small end rail after you have constructed the building in the same way you fitted the large
rail.