Shire Play Hut User manual

These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Version .5 06/02/2013 Julian Shepherd
© Play Hut
Complies with EN71

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 13-24
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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: 1190mm x 1190mm
Total height clearance: 1405mm
Roof size 1274mm wide x 1311mm 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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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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Hardware Chart
Scale 1:1
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Fascia & nail bag contents
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Note
These 12mm screws
With roller catch
(A0266) x107
08mmFelt Nail
(A0027) x04
Posi-drive screw
12mm Flat head
12
(A0032) x34
25mm Posi-drive screw
(A0035) x26
60mmPosi-drive screw
(A0025) x94
40mmRound head nail
(A0024) x32
16mm Panel Pin

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Fascia & nail bag contents
(A0038) x01 (A0476) x02
(A0479) x02 (A0090) x01
(A0478)x04
738mm`
(A0481) x16
205mm
Casement set Safety vent
Diamond Roller catch
Fascia
Beading 205mm
(A0013) x02
Window Hinge
8.5mm
8.5mm
Continuous Hinge 944mm
(A0465) x01
(A0091) x02
34s framework
Door Handle/ catch
100mm
34mm`
34mm`

Stacked parts list
(part No ) qty
Description
08
(A0466) x01 (A0467) x01
(A0464) x1
493mm
500mm
500mm
944mm
Door Window insert Floor panel
1190mm
1190mm
(A0468) x04
34s framework
Floor joists
1190mm
34mm`
34mm`
(A0470) x02
(A0471) x01
(A0469) x01
(A0473) x02
1120mm
1020mm
1214mm
331mm
1190mm
1020mm
1020mm
1120mm
Door Panel
Plain panel (sides) Plain panel (Back)
Gable panels (A0474 x02
Felt strips 1.32m

Stacked parts list
(part No ) qty
Description
09
(A0477) x04
44mm
1032mm
(A0480-)x04
203mm
203mm
Cover strips 1032mm Plastic Glazing 203mm-203 mm
(A0475) x02
Roof panel
1214mm
700m

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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
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
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
Treat all the parts before assembly –see page 5
GB-IE Attach the hinge “A0465” on the outside long edge of the door “A0464”using 7 screws into the door and 7 into the door
panel
Leave a screw hole free near the top and bottom for fixing the side panel.
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Door
(A0464)x01
Continuous hinge
(A0465)x01
25mmScrew
(A0032)x14
GB-IE Lay the Door panel "A0471" on the floor, lay the door evenly in position use another panel as support.
Door panel
(A0471) x01
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GB-IE Rebate the top of the “A0466” window insert 3mm deep. Use the hinge to mark the length. To comply
with EN71 safety regulations
Window insert
(A0466)x01
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Hinge
50mm
3mm
02
Door
(A0464) x01
GB-IE Position the handle block “A0091”over the “A0464” door framework and attach as shown..
Door Block
(A0091)x01
60mmScrew
(A0035)x02
5mm
100mm
34mm`
34mm`

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GB-IE Position the “A0466” 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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Hinge
(A0013)x02
25mmScrew
(A0032)x04
Window insert
(A0466) x01
GB-IE Try the “A0466” window in position in the panel “A0471”to check that you have it the correct way
around.
The hinges fit the top of the window.
25mmScrew
(A0032)x10
Door panel
(A0471)x01
Window insert
(A0466)x01

GB-IE Equally space the floor joists "A0468" put the floor panel "A0467" on top and nail them together with
12 nails per joist.
Floor
(A0467)x01
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25mmScrew
(A0032)x06
Casement set
(A0038) x01
GB-IE Casement stay and pins “A0038” must fit together loosely.
Fix the casement stay to the window insert first.
Then mark and fix the pins .
40mm Nails
(A0025)x48
3mm
Floor Joists
(A0468)x04
Back -Plain Panel
(PP08)X01
1190mm
34mm`
34mm`
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60mmScrew
(A0035)x02
Back panel
(A0469) x01
GB-IE Drill panels "A0469 & A0471" as shown. Use a 3mm drill through 2 hinge holes.
Do not drill plain panel “A0470”
Place the panels with the cladding overhanging the floor and panel “A0470” covers the full width of
the floor. Attach using the holes just drilled.
Plain panel sides)
(A0470)x01
5mm
3mm
Door panel
(A0471) x01
A0469 Drill 6mm
5mm
3mm3mm
A0471
A0470
A0469

GB-IE Continue adding and fixing the walls as before
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60mmScrew
(A0035)x06
Plain panel sides)
(A0470)x01
Door panel
(A0471) x01
A0470
A0471
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Gable panel
(A0473)x02
GB-IE Place a gable panel "A0473" panel level with the framework and secure, repeat with other gable.
Roof Panel
(A0475)x02
GB-IE Place a Roof panel "A0475" on a felt strip so there is a 50mm overlap on 3 sides and fix on the long
side only with 13 nails. Repeat with the other panel.
60mmScrew
(A0035)x06
5mm
Felt strips
(A0474)x02
08mm Felt nails
(A0266) x26
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GB-IE On one side flip the felt over the top of the roof, holding it tight and nail in position.
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Assembly from
Steps –11
GB-IE Position and fix both roof panels “A0474”taking care not to damage the felt.
40mm Nails
(A00025)x22
08mm Felt nails
(A0266) x13
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