Shire Kitty Playhouse User manual

These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
All information, contained in this booklet © Shire Garden Buildings .
Version 5 14/05/2015 Julian Shepherd
Complies with EN71
© Kitty Playhouse

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 & Fascia bag 06-07
Stacked Parts List 08-09
Detailed Technical Drawings 10-11
12Before you start
Assembly instructions 13-28
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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

Getting Started…..
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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: 1490 x 1490mm (excluding canopy)
Roof Overhang of canopy: 305mm
Total height clearance: 1550mm
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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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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Getting Started…..
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Fascia & nail bag contents
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Hardware Chart
Scale 1:1
08
Note
4x12mm screws in
roller catch pack
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(A0031 ) x04
(A0032) x51
25mm Posi-drive screw
Posi-drive screw
Black 25mm
60mm Round head nail
(A0027) x04
Posi-drive screw
12mm Flat head
(A0035) x28
60mmPosi-drive screw
(A0266) x126
08mmFelt Nail
(A0024) x64
16mm Panel Pin
(A0025) x78
40mmRound head nail

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Fascia & nail bag contents
(A0038) x01 (A0476) x02
(A0479) x02 (A0090) x01
(A1145)x02
(A0022) x32
Casement set Safety vent
Diamond Roller catch
Fascia
Beading 270mm
(A0013) x02
Window Hinge
8.5mm
8.5mm
(A0507) x01
3 point Hinge 1000mm (A0508) x01
Black ring handle (A1143) x01
Wooden Knob
(A1144)x02
Fascia

Stacked parts list
(part No ) qty
Description
08
(A0998) x01 (A1148) x01
(A1147) x1
650mm
650mm
650mm
1020mm
Door Window insert Floor panel
(A1151) x04
34s framework 1505mm
Roof Bearer
34mm`
34mm`
(A1152) x01
(A1155) x01
(A1153) x02
(A1156) x02
1120mm
1108mm
1490mm
534mm
1490mm
1074mm
1074mm
1490mm
Door Panel
Plain panel (Back) Plain panel (Sides)
Gable panels (A0499) x03
Felt strips 1.7m
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Stacked parts list
(part No ) qty
Description
09
(A1146) x04
44mm
(A1157)x08
268mm
Cover strips 1120mm
Plastic Glazing 268mm-268 mm
(A1149) x02
(A1154) x02
1220mm
895mm
(A1150) x02
285mm
895mm
445mm
255mm
Roof panel LARGE Roof panel SMALL
Veranda fence (A0686) x04
L Bracket
(A0468) x02
34s framework 1190mm
Veranda post
34mm`
34mm`

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In more detail…..
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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
 Chisel
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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Assembly
GB-IE Attach the smaller inner part of the 3 point hinges on the long edge of the door.
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Door
(A1147)x01
3 Point hinge
(A0507)x01
25mm Screw
(A0032)x06
Wooden Knob
(A1143)x01
Black ring handle
(A0508)x01
60mm Screw
(A0035)x01
25mmBlack screw
(A0031 )x04
60
GB-IE Position the "black ring handle A0508" on the outside over the door frame work, (not on the in fill boards)
mark the screw holes as shown, drill the middle hole only for the "wooden knob A1143 attach the wood-
en knob on the inside of the door first with the 60mm screw and then attach the ring handle on the
outside of the door over the flat head screw.
6mm
6mm
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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Door
(A1147) x01
GB-IE Attach the outer part of the hinges to the frame.
Door panel
(A1155)x01
25mmScrew
(A0032)x15
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GB-IE See step 4 & 5 before you start
Rebate the top of the “A0998”window insert 3mm deep. Use the hinge to mark the length. To comply
with EN71 safety regulations
Window insert
(A0998)x01
03
3mm
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Hinge
(A0013)x02
25mmScrew
(A0032)x04
Window insert
(A0998) x01
GB-IE Try the “A0998”window in position in the panel “A1155”to check that you have it the correct way
around.
The hinges fit the top of the window.
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GB-IE Position the “A0998”window insert in the aperture and screw the inner screw holes that are just
visible first.
Open the window and insert the remaining screws.
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25mmScrew
(A0032)x10
Door panel
(A1155)x01
Window insert
(A0998)x01
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GB-IE Drill both the "A1153 "panels as shown and screw to the ”1152”panel with 2 x 60mm screws.
The cladding on the bottom of the panels overhangs the floor edge.
Floor
(A1148)x01
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25mmScrew
(A0032)x06
Casement set
(A0038) x01
GB-IE Casement stay and pins must fit together loosely.
Fix the casement stay to the window insert first.
Then mark and fix the pins .
Back -Plain Panel
(A1152)X01
60mm screw
(A0035)x02
A1153 A1152
Side– Plain panel
(A1153)X01
3mm
6mm
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60mmScrew
(A0035)x06
Side-Plain panel
(PA1153) x01
GB-IE Continue adding and fixing the walls as before
Assembly from
Steps
01-06
6mm

GB-IE Place the Back Gable "A1156 "panel level with the framework and fix to the panel below .
Repeat with the front gable.”A1156”
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60mm Screw
(A0035) x08
Back Gable
(A1156-B) x01
GB-IE Push the vents into the holes in the back gable panel.
Front Gable
(A1156-F) x01
Safety vent
(A0476) x01
6mm
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