Shire Platform For Stork User manual

These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Version 1 02/03/2016 Julian Shepherd
© Platform For Stork
And Other Shire 1790x1190 Playhouses with a Verandah
Complies with EN71

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Let’s
get started...
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Important information...
Safety 04
Base and positioning 05
Warranty 05
Care maintenance & Recycling 06
In more detail...
Hardware Chart 07
Stacked Parts List 08
Detailed Technical Drawing 09
10 Before you start
Assembly instructions 11-20
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Getting Started…..
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Check that you have noted all the following instructions
Safety
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
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
Children must be supervised at all times while playing with
this playhouse
Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
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) (1) RAISED GRAIN, SPLINTERS: Sand down timber to smooth finish
(2) (2) NAIL/SCREW/PIN HEADS PROUD: Tap home to be flush with surface of timber
(3) (3) DAMAGED SCREW HEADS RESULTING IN SHARP SPLINTERS OF METAL: Replace
(4) (4) SHARP ENDS OF NAILS/ SCREWS/ PINS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE PANEL: Re-
move and reposition.
(5) (5) ENSURE ALL PARTS ARE SECURED AGAINST REASONABLE FORCE: Remove and refit
(6) (6) ENSURE THERE ARE NO LOOSE PARTS: Remove and refit/discard
Important!
IMPORTANT ! For your safety please
read carefully the safety warnings

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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 platform will stand should be level
and firm with at least 2m of clear space all around .
You must not place this platform on a hard surface like slabs or concrete.
Actual floor area of the building: 1790mm x 2240mm
Total height clearance: 2500mm See drawing on front cover
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The 5 golden rules of care
Care, Maintenance and Recycling
The 7 golden rules of maintenance
Recycling and disposal
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. Timber widely recycled
2. Metal fixings widely recycled
3. Glass widely recycled
4. Roofing felt not currently recycled
packaging
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 (see
note on pressure treated buildings in warranty section). Turn the panels
upside down whilst painting so the treatment runs into the seams.
(4) Garden buildings are not waterproof, therefore we recommend you seal
between all the panels with a silicone based sealant .
(5) Regularly check your roofing felt for weather damage and leaks
(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 .
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Hardware Chart
Scale 1:1
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Fascia & nail bag contents
(A0035) x 20
60mmPosi-drive screw
(A0036) x 100
80mm Posi-drive screw
(A0557) x 64
50mm Posi-drive screw
50

Stacked parts list
(part No ) qty
Description
08
Top rail long
(A0079)x02
Top rail short
(A0080)x05
Deck support
(A0082)x03
Brace
(A0081)x08
Legs
(A0083)x04
Decking
(A0563)x05
Platform rail
(A0606) x02
Rail post
(A2950) x02
Ladder
(A0609) x01
70mm
44mm
70mm
44mm
70mm
44mm
822mm
70mm
90mm
90mm
28mm
119mm
545mm
495mm
44mm
44mm
540mm
1059mm
Note
assembly also uses
2 rails with your
building
Note
assembly also uses
2 posts with your
building

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A0607
A2950
A0606 A0606
A0606
A2949
From building
A0606
A0084
A0084
A0084 A0084
A0563
A0083
A0083
A0083
A0083
A0081
A0081
A0081 A0081
A0081 A0081
A0081
A0081
A0082 A0082 A0082
A0080
A0080
A0080 A0080
A0080
A0079
A0079
A0609
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Detailed Technical drawing platform
Note
2 of the
A0606 rails
Are from the
Building.

In more detail…..
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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
1mm,3mm 5mm
 & 8mm drill bit
Drill
Tape measure & Ruler
Sand paper
Gloves
Saw
Pencil
Goggles

A helper for some tasks
 Screwdriver
 Safety knife
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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Building
Photographs
It will be greatly
appreciated if you could
forward images of your
completed
building to -
[email protected].

Assembly
GB-IE Always lay your pieces into position first before drilling (You can do this with steps 1-4 )to familiarise yourself with the
build.
The “A0079” top rails long are stood on their narrow edge with the “A0080” top rails short ,inside the ends also the
same way to make a square.
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GB-IE On the ends of both the “A0079”top rails long mark a line 22mm up from the end and drill 2 holes on the
LONG SIDE and screw them together.
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
Treat all the parts before assembly –see page 5
1
2
5mm
80mm Screws
(A0036)x08
Top rail long
(A0079)x02
70mm
44mm
Top rail short
(A0080)x02
70mm
44mm
A0079
A0079
A0080 A0080
1790mm

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GB-IE It does not matter which edge of the “step 1” square you choose for this step. This assembly will be
used for the decking later.
You can put a “A0080” on top of the square and mark the drill centres on both pieces before moving it
into position at the other end of the “A0082 “ deck supports and marking its ends centres on the outer
square
GB-IE Once you are happy that you have everything in the correct position drill 2 fixing holes per end-
(16 in total).
Place all the parts back into position and screw together ensuring that you keep everything
square.
5mm
Top rail short
(A0080)x01
70mm
44mm
80mm Screws
(A0036)x16
Step 1
Deck support
(A0082)x03
70mm
44mm
395mm 390mm 390mm 395mm
461mm 461mm 434mm 434mm
Drill centres 2 screws each end
A0080
A0082 A0082 A0082
Distance between “A0082” deck support
X2
X2
X2 X2 X2
X2
X2 X2
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Again place your pieces into position first before drilling
Space out the 2 “A0080” top rail short pieces as specified below ensuring everything is square.
Mark their centres on the outer square and drill two holes each end and fix with 80mm screws.
5mm
Top rail short
(A0080)x02
70mm
44mm
Step 2
80mm Screws
(A0036)x08
338mm
338mm
184mm
x2
x2 x2
x2
A0080 A0080
Again place your pieces into position first before drilling
Get a helper to hold the legs”A0083” in position and mark their centres in both corners ensuring
everything is square.
Make sure each pair of holes are at different heights to ensure the screws miss each other.
Drill four holes for each post and fix with 80mm screws.
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5mm
Legs
(A0083)x046
90mm
90mm
Step 3
80mm Screws
(A0036)x16
x2 x2
x2 x2
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Again place your pieces into position first before drilling
Get a helper to hold the bracing ”A0081” in position-one end inside the square that will be the top and
the other end flush with the outer edge of the post.
Mark for two holes on the wide face of the brace central to the outer square. Mark for another 2 holes
in the narrow edge of the brace for fixing to the leg. You can use one brace as a gauge to drill all the
other brace pieces.
15
5mm
Brace
(A0081)x086
Step 04
80mm Screws
(A0036)x32
822mm
70mm
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IMPORTANT
If you fit the ladder in a corner
You must remove the angle brace
Behind it.
ENTRAPMENT HAZZARD

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Again place your pieces into position first before drilling
Get a minimum of 2 helpers to help you turn the assembly over and place it in its final position.
Place the floor from your building pack on the platform
Drill through the floor and floor framework only,ensuring the holes are over the platform framework and fix
with 60mm screws
5mm
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Floor from building
Step 5
80mm Screws
(A0036)x06
1790mm
1190mm
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Align a piece of decking level with the front edge of the platform and fix with 2 screws into the frame-
work below,
Evenly space the remaining decking and fix as above.
With your helper(s) ensuring everything is square, once you have drilled all the holes, fix with 50mm
screws.
3mm
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50mmScrew
(A0557)x50
50
119mm
28mm
Decking
(A0563)x05

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After
Building
Assembly
Up to roof
See next
Section
Before fixing
In all 4 platform rails drill 4 holes through the side framework and 2 holes through the bottom close to
the outer uprights.,
Decide where you wish to put the ladder,
We will fit the rails as shown in the largest image below.
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Platform rail
(A0606) x04
5mm
IMPORTANT
If you fit the ladder in a corner
You must remove the angle brace
Behind it.
ENTRAPMENT HAZZARD
Stork shown, may be another playhouse with verandah 1190x1790 floor, 17

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Note the rail overhangs the floor sides by 12mm, flush with the building cladding.
Using the holes drilled previously attach the first rail “A0606” to the building (ensuring you have 2 holes at the
bottom and at the opposite end),
Repeat with the rail at the other end
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Platform rail
(A0606) x02
Rail post
(A2949) x02
44mm`
44mm`
60mmScrew
(A0035) x04
60mm screws
Rail level with
building overhangs
floor 12mm
IMPORTANT
If you fit the ladder in a corner
You must remove the angle brace
Behind it.
ENTRAPMENT HAZZARD
Example playhouse shown
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Place a post “A2949” so the bottom is level with the decking and mark the top angle with a pencil and
trim off the excess
Place a post “A2949” in the corner at the opposite end of the rail and attach again using the previously
drilled holes, with 60mm screws. Repeat at the other end.
10
60mmScrew
(A0035) x04

80mm Screws
(A0036)x08
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Fix the two front rails to the posts fitted in step 10.
Place the posts against the front and mark and cut the top to fit.
Fix the two posts to the rails as before.
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Platform rail
(A0606) x02
Rail post
(A2950) x02
44mm`
44mm`
60mmScrew
(A0035) x08
IMPORTANT
If you fit the ladder in a corner
You must remove the angle brace
Behind it.
ENTRAPMENT HAZZARD
Example playhouse shown
19
GB-IE Make sure everything is square and trueand fix the rails to the deck with 2x80mm screws each.
Drill through the roof and fix the posts with 1x60mm screw each.
12
60mmScrew
(A0035) x04
5 mm

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Position the ladder “A0609” and attach with 80mm screws.
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5mm
80mmScrew
(A0036) x02
Ladder
(A0609) x01
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Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 3JJ
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