SPACEMAKER Versa-shed VRS53AN01 User manual

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BUILDING DIMENSIONS
Gloves must be worn
at all times to reduce
risk of injury!
Size rounded off to the nearest foot
* See Inside for Detailed Safety Information.
Owner’s Manual
& Assembly Guide
01CN
723300517
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Base
Size
55” x 28.25”
140,0 cm x 72,0 cm
For proper base construction see page 11
Exterior Dimensions
(Roof Edge to Roof Edge)
Width Depth Height
Interior Dimensions
(Wall to Wall)
Width Depth Height
Door
Opening
Width Height
Approx.
Size
Storage
Area
5’ x 3’ 9 Sq. Ft. 36 Cu. Ft. 56 1/2” 29 5/8” 50 1/4” 52 1/4” 25 1/2” 48 1/4” 42” 42.5”
1,5 m x ,9 m 0,9 m21,0 m3144,0 cm 75,0 cm 128,0 cm 133,0 cm 65,0 cm 123,0 cm 107,0 cm 108,0 cm
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Model No. VRS53AN01
VERSA-SHEDTM

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
Safety precautions MUST be followed at all times throughout the construction of your building!
Care must be taken when handling various pieces
of your building since many contain sharp edges.
Please wear work gloves, eye protection and
long sleeves when assembling or performing any
maintenance on your building.
Practice caution with the tools being used in the
assembly of this building. Be especially familiar with
the operation of all power tools.
Keep children and pets away from the worksite
during construction and until the building is
completely assembled. This will help avoid
distractions and any accidents which may occur.
NEVER concentrate your weight on the roof of the
building. When using a step ladder make sure that
it is fully open and on even ground before climbing
on it.
Do NOT attempt to assemble your building on a
windy day. The large panels can catch the wind like
a “sail”, causing them to be whipped around making
construction diffi cult and unsafe.
Do NOT attempt to assemble your building before
double checking that you have all the parts
indicated in the parts lists, as well as all hardware
(page 6-11). Any building left partially assembled
may be seriously damaged by even light winds.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON ANCHORING
• Your building MUST be anchored to prevent wind
damage. An anchoring kit is not supplied with your
building and you have many options when it comes to
anchoring. See anchoring page for more info.
• If you need to take a break from assembly, place
sandbags or other weights on the fl oor frame to
temporarily anchor it.
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ASSEMBLY TIPS &TOOLS
How to Select and Prepare Your Building Site: Before you start to assemble your
building, you will want to decide on a good location. The best location is a level area with good drainage.
• Allow enough working space so it is not diffi cult to move parts into position for assembly. Be sure there will be enough
space at the entrance for the doors to completely open. Also, there needs to be enough space outside the building to be
able to fasten the panel screws from the outside.
• Before assembling any parts, your base should be constructed and an anchoring system should be ready to use.
Watch the Weather Closely: Be sure the day you choose to install your building is dry and calm.
Do NOT attempt to assemble your building on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground.
Use Teamwork: Two or more people are required to assemble your building. One person can hold
the parts or panels in place while the other person fastens them together and handles the tools. This
makes the process of assembling your building faster and safer.
Tools and Materials: Here is a list of some basic tools and materials you will need to assemble
your building. Decide which method of anchoring and the type of base you will use to make a complete
list of the materials you will need.
• Work Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Step Ladder
• No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver (Magnetic Tip Preferred)
• Utility Knife or Scissors
• Pliers
• Carpenter’s Level
• Tape Measure
• Power Drill (Cordless, Variable Speed)
• Nut Driver or Wrench
• Square
• String (for squaring the frame)
• Awl (to align holes)
• Lumber and/or Concrete
• Hammer and Nails
• Spade or Shovel
• Hand Saw or Power Saw
WHAT YOU NEED
RECOMMENDED TIME SAVERS
BASE PREPARATION TOOLS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How long will it take to assemble the building?
A. Assembly time depends on a variety of factors, including roof design, tools available, DIY skill and the pace
at which you work. Guidelines for each shed assembly are approximate AFTER completion of the base, and
assume two or more people working on the assembly. Generally, you should plan on at least one day working with
someone who can assist you; again, after constructing the base. Refer to the clock icons on each product page
on the website for specifi c time estimates.
Q. How do I decide where to put my shed?
A. The key to a successful assembly is to make sure the shed will be square and level when built. The shed can
be assembled directly onto level ground (grass or dirt). If you have location options, choose one that is already
fl at, with good drainage to control moisture. If you don’t have a fl at, well-drained area, you need to prepare the
space. Level the area using cinder blocks, concrete, crushed gravel or other sturdy materials. Once level with good
drainage, construct your base. Using a carpenter’s level, make sure your base is level and free of bumps or ridges
to provide good support for your building.
Q. What if I can’t fi nish my building in one session?
A. If weather conditions change so that it becomes windy or rainy, it is recommended that you stop assembly
until conditions improve. This is for your safety and for protection of the shed panels. However, do not leave
your unfi nished construction without fi rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing
weights, such as patio blocks or sandbags, on the fl oor frame. Failure to anchor the building if you leave it while
partially assembled could result in irreparable damage or personal injury if the building collapses.
Note: Most instruction manuals provide a warning note at the beginning of the installation step for corner panels,
stating that the remainder of the building assembly requires multiple hours and more than one person. Do not
continue beyond this point if you do not have enough time or help to complete the assembly that day. A partially
assembled building can be severely damaged by even light winds.
Q. Do I need to anchor my building?
A. Yes! Fully assembled buildings should be anchored using a permanent anchoring system. If you need to leave
your building before it is completely assembled, you will need to temporarily anchor the corners of the shed to your
base, and place weights, such as patio blocks or sandbags, on top of the fl oor frame.
Q. How do I temporarily anchor my building before it’s fully assembled?
A. An incomplete building must be anchored before breaking for any period of time to prevent possible damage.
•If the building is on a wood base, secure the frame with wood screws in the corners
•If the building is on a concrete base, temporarily anchor the frame in the corners
•Use patio blocks or sandbags on top of the fl oor frame as weights
•Secure the fl oor frame to the ground with ground augers or rope the frame in the corners to the ground
Q. How do I control condensation and prevent water from leaking in?
A. To minimize condensation, install a continuous, unbroken plastic vapor barrier with a thickness of 6 mil.
between exposed ground surface and the building’s base. Make sure that all weather stripping and washers are
used throughout the assembly process. Make sure that the weather-stripping tape adheres to the panels when
installing it along the main ridge beam. Do not stretch it. Apply it directly off the roll onto clean panels. Ensure
that all washers are fl ush with the panels and do not over-tighten screws, as this can crack the washers. Silicone
caulking may be used to create watertight seals at the washers and throughout the building.
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Q. What kind of base do I use?
A. You can:
•Pour a concrete slab
•Build a wood deck/fl oor (use exterior-grade plywood)
•Use patio blocks
•Build on crushed gravel, dirt or grass
Q.How should I measure for my base?
A. Shed dimensions are provided in “nominal” size. Nominal sizes are roof-edge measurements rounded
to the nearest foot and are not the measurements to use for constructing the shed base. So, carefully
check the exact, recommended base size in the specifi cations for your shed model.
Q. How do I align the holes in the wall panels with the holes in the fl oor frame?
A. Make sure that the shed is level and square, with the correct fl oor frame size, and that the corner
panels are installed correctly. Line up the large hole in the panel with the small holes in the fl oor frame.
An awl can be used to help align the holes.
Q. How do I align the holes in the roof panels with the holes in the roof beam and side wall angles?
A. Your building must be level and square in order for the holes to align. It must be square at both the top
and bottom. Check that the building is square by measuring diagonally. The two diagonal measurements
will be equal. If your building is out of square, carefully rock and push the shed until it is square. Also, try
loosening the roof beams to give more play and fl exibility. Non-alignment can also occur if your building
is not level. You can raise corners and shim under them to make it level. Check that the panels are
installed in the proper location. The building should not be permanently anchored until the complete unit
is assembled; otherwise, you will not be able to make adjustments for squareness during assembly. Do
not attach the bottom of the roof panels to the side wall angles until all the roof panels are up.
Note: If you have to stop assembly for any reason before it is complete, do not leave your unfi nished
construction without fi rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights,
such as patio blocks or sandbags, on the fl oor frame.
Q. How do I ensure that the sliding doors on the building will hang level?
A. Make sure that the door track has been correctly installed, with the long leg on top and the short leg on
the bottom. Check that the door slides are straddling the upper and lower legs of the door track assembly,
putting the door slide only halfway in the track. Also, the rounded end of the door slide should be at the
bottom and the square end at the top.
Q. What if the rear wall angle and channels are too large to fi t inside of the rear wall panels?
A. Check the dimensions of wall assemblies. They should be slightly smaller than the fl oor frames. Lay
the assemblies on top of the rear fl oor frame and pull them up to the top of the wall panels causing the
corner panels to stand erect and not lean inward. Caution: Be careful to not scratch the panels on the
way up.
Q. The wide rib always overlaps the crimped rib. Is there ever an exception?
A. This sequence is to be followed through the assembly process. However, this will typically happen
once on the rear and once on each side wall (vertical wall units only) where there will be either two
crimped ribs overlapping or two wide ribs overlapping. This may give it a tighter fi t, but it will work.
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Q. Can the building be painted?
A. The buildings can be painted with an exterior-grade paint designed for use on steel. Contact your local
paint supplier for recommendations.
Q. I heard that rust might be an issue with steel; is it?
A. While steel can rust, with proper care this should not be an issue. For a long-lasting fi nish, periodically
clean the exterior surface and apply spray-on car wax. Touch up scratches as soon as you notice them by
immediately cleaning the area with a wire brush or emery paper, washing it and applying touch-up paint.
This will minimize rust and maintain your shed’s attractive appearance for years.
Q. How do I take care of dents in my shed?
A. Proper selection of shed size, including a suffi cient door-opening width, and proper placement of your
shed should minimize the possibility of damage. If a dent does occur, carefully push the dent out from the
opposite side. If the paint has been scratched or removed, touch up the area as soon as you notice it.
Immediately clean the area with a wire brush or emery paper, wash it and apply touch-up paint. This will
minimize rust and maintain your shed’s attractive appearance for years.
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At the top of each page you will see one or
more Part Cues like the one to the left. These
Part Cues are designed to help you quickly
identify the parts needed for each step.
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Part No. Quantity Needed
End View
Part Name Part Name
Confi rm that all hardware and parts are
present before attempting to assemble
your building.
If parts are missing or damaged, include
the model number and contact the retailer
where you purchased your Storage Unit.
Part Numbers
Part Number
1. Each part has an identifying part number on it.
2. Part Numbers are referenced in each step.
3. Unpainted parts have a stamped in number and painted
parts have a number that is inked on.
Remove inked on numbers with soap and water after assembly.

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HARDWARE LIST... 07BZ
1
Hardware Views by Key No.
8
11
10
16
3
45
1 65103 Hex Nut (#8-32) 46
2 65923 Small Bolt (Black) (#8-32 x 3/8) (10 mm) 34
3 65004 Small Screw (Black) (#8AB x 5/16) (8 mm) 124
4 65958 Long Bolt (#8-32 x 7/8) (22 mm) 6
5 65988 Flat Head Bolt (#6-32 x 5/16) (8 mm) 42
6 65941 Hex Nut (#6-32) 42
7 66611 Tapping Screw (#10 x 1/2) (13 mm) 8
8 66646 Washer Sheet 1
9 66809 Locking Handle 1
10 66054 Latch 1
11 66609 Hinge 7
12 66849L Left Jamb Cap 1
13 66849R Right Jamb Cap 1
14 66848 Lid Corner Cap 4
15 66785 Lid Stay 2
16 11029 Adhesive Pads 3
17 66850 Lock Bar Assembly 1
18 66861L Left Rear Corner Cap 1
19 66861R Right Rear Corner Cap 1
20 66658 Bracket-Camrod 1
21 66862 Slam Bolt 1
22 8397 Corner Brace 4
23 10961 Mounting Plate 4
24 6481 Gusset 4
25 11042 Mounting Plate (Slam Bolt) 1
Key
No.
Part
No.
Part
Description Qty.
List 2
The fasteners used in each step are shown actual size at the
top of each page. If you are unsure which fastener to use, hold
it up to the picture and use the one that matches.
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12 13 14
15 17
18 19 20
21 22 23
6 7
24 25

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PARTS LIST...
8
Key Part Part Qty.
No. No. Description List
Selected End Views by Key No.
11
9
8
12
7
54
08BZ
1 10954 Corner Post 2
2 10955 Splice Post 2
3 10957 Channel Wall Rear 1
4 10960 Door Jamb 2
5 10963 Brace Door Vertical 1
6 10964 Channel Side Wall 2
7 10979 Frame Floor Front-Rear 2
8 10980 Channel Lid Rear 1
9 11005 Channel Lid Front 1
10 10981 Channel Lid End 2
11 10982 Lintel 1
12 10983 Lid Brace 2
13 10984 Frame Floor Side 2
14 10985 Horizontal Door Brace 4
15 10959 Door Stop 3
16 11006 Ramp 1
17 69835 Edge Trim 1
18 10956 Rear Siding 6
19 10958 Panel Gable Right 1
20 10962 Door Right 1
21 80097 Panel Gable Left 1
22 80101 Door Left 1
23 8827 Side Siding 2
24 9833 Panel Lid 1
25 66852 Side Lid Foam Board 2
26 66853 Lid Foam Board 1
27 66851 Door Foam Board 2
2
13
13
6
14
16
15
10
17

2
2
15
15
15
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ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO.
9
09BZ
6
7
4
7
27
12
13
13
12
4
1
18
18
18
18
18
18
20
22
23
23
24
10
10
9
8
3
21
19
16
1
25
25
26
11
14
14
14
14
27
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ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Build the Floor Frame Install Posts and Wall Panels
Install Side Channel, Rear
Channel, & Lintel
Install Lid
Install Doors
10BZ
1
2
3
4
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No matter which of the options below you choose for a base, an ARROW ANCHORING KIT is
recommended as an effective method of properly securing your building after assembly is complete.
OPTION 1: Directly on ground (earth)
Assemble your building directly on level ground (grass, dirt, rock, sand, etc.).
Allow 1 - 2 hours for construction.
OPTION 2: Wood Platform
If you decide to build your own base, be sure to select the appropriate materials.
These are the recommended materials for your base:
• 2 x 4's (38 mm x 89 mm) Pressure Treated Lumber • 5/8" (15,5 mm) 4 x 8 (1220 mm x 2440 mm) Plywood-exterior grade
• 10 & 4 penny Galvanized Nails • Concrete Blocks (optional)
NOTE: Pressure Treated Lumber must not be used where it will make contact with your storage building. The properties of
Pressure Treated Lumber will cause accelerated corrosion. If Pressure Treated Lumber comes in contact with your storage
building your warranty will be voided.
The platform should be level and fl at (free of bumps, ridges etc.)
to provide good support for the building. The necessary materials
may be obtained from your local lumber yard.
To construct the base follow instructions and diagram.
Construct frame (using 10 penny galvanized nails)
Measure 16"/24" (40,6 cm/61,0 cm) sections to construct
inside frame (see diagram)
Secure plywood to frame (using 4 penny galvanized nails)
Allow 6 - 7 hours for construction.
OPTION 3: Concrete Slab
The slab should be at least 4" (10,2 cm) thick. It must be level
and fl at to provide good support for the frame.
The following are the recommended materials for your base.
• 1 x 4's (19 mm x 89 mm) (will be removed once the concrete cures)
• Concrete • Sheet of 6 mil plastic
• We recommend for a proper strength concrete to use a mix of:
1 part cement • 3 parts pea sized gravel • 2 1/2 parts clean sand
Prepare the Site/Construct a Base
1. Dig a square, 6" (15,2 cm) deep into the ground (remove grass).
2. Fill up to 4" (10,2 cm) in the square with gravel and tamp fi rm.
3. Cover gravel with a sheet of 6 mil plastic.
4. Construct a wood frame using four planks of 1x4 (19 mm x 89 mm)
lumber.
5. Pour in concrete to fi ll in the hole and the frame giving a
total of 4" (10,2 cm) thick concrete. Be sure surface is level.
Allow 3 - 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time.
CONSTRUCTING A BASE...
FRONT
(DOOR)
FRONT
(DOOR)
Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.
Note: Platform/Slab will extend 9/16" (1,4 cm) beyond
fl oor frame on all four sides. Seal this 9/16" (1,4 cm)
of wood with a roofi ng cement (not included), or bevel
this 9/16" (1,4 cm) of concrete when pouring, for good
water drainage.
55"
140,0 cm
16"/24"
40,6 cm/61,0 cm
28 1/4”
72,0 cm
11BZ
55"
140,0 cm
28 1/4”
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Do NOT fasten your Floor
Frames to your Base at this
time. You will anchor your
building after it is erected. If
using a Floor Frame Kit, you
must wait until after assembly
to install it.
The Floor Frame must be BOTH square AND
level or the holes will not line up properly.
FRONT
Front Corner
Back Corner
You will need for this page:
Step 1: Frame Assembly
Attach the Ramp to the Front Floor Frame with four 4 screws.
1
When diagonal measurements
are equal, the Frame is square.
(QTY: 12)
12BZ
10979
Frame Floor
Front-Rear
210984
Frame Floor
Side
2
10979
10984
10979
10984
10979
10979 10984
10984
Assemble Floor Frame with two 2 screws at each corner
as shown.
2
11006
Ramp
1
10979
11006
FRONT
Side View

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You will need for this page:
Step 1: Continued
Secure Corner Braces to Floor Frame Assembly
with four 4 screws at each corner as shown.
3
(QTY: 16)
13BZ
8397
FRONT
8397
Corner Brace
4
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Step 2: Post/Channel Assembly
14BZ
You will need for this page:
Attach a Mounting Plate to a Splice Post with four 4 bolts.
Make two 2 assemblies. Set aside for use in step 6.
1
Splice Post
2
10955
x2
(QTY: 8) Mounting Plate
2
10961
1
10961
2
Attach three 3 Hinges to the Rear Channel Lid using three 3
fl at head bolts (#6 x 5/16) for each. Set aside for use in step 4.
2
Channel Lid
Rear
1
10980
Hinge
3
66609
10980
66609
66609
66609
10955
Flathead Bolt
(#6 x 5/16)
Hex Nut
(#6)
Correct
10980
66609
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Step 3: Lid Brace Assembly
15BZ
You will need for this page:
(QTY: 12) Lid Brace
2
10983
Slam Bolt
1
66862
Mounting Plate
2
10961
11042
Attach a Mounting Plate to the Lid Braces with four 4 bolts. Make
two 2 assemblies.
1
Attach the Slam Bolt to the “Slam Bolt” Mounting Plate using
four 4 long bolts.
2
1
2
x2
3
Attach the Slam Bolt Plate Assembly to one of the Lid Braces
using four 4 bolts.
3
10983
Mounting Plate
“Slam Bolt”
1
11042
66862
(QTY: 4) (QTY: 12)
66862
11042
Side View
10983
10961

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Step 4: Lid Assembly
16BZ
You will need for this page:
Rear Channel
Lid Assembly
10981
Channel Lid
End
2
10981
Lid Corner
Cap
2
66848
66848
(QTY: 4)
Place the Channel Lid Ends on the ends of the Rear Channel Lid
Assembly at right angles.
1
Assembly from Step 2:
• Rear Channel Lid Assembly
Place the Lid Corner Caps on the corners. Use two 2 screws for
each corner.
2
1
2
10981
(QTY: 2)
66848

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Step 4: Continued
17BZ
You will need for this page:
Outer Foam
Board
2
66852
66852
Assembly from Step 3:
• Lid Brace Assemblies
66852
66853
Center Foam
Board
1
66853
Slide the Lid Brace Assemblies into the Rear Channel Lid Assembly
so that the holes line up. Use two 2 screws each to secure them.
1
Slide the Outer Foam Boards and Center Foam Board between the
Channel Lid Ends and Lid Brace Assemblies.
2
1
2
Lid Brace Assemblies
Rear Channel Lid Assembly
Place Foam
“Foil Side” Up.
(QTY: 4)

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Step 4: Continued
18BZ
You will need for this page:
(QTY: 8) Channel Lid
Front
1
11005
Lid Corner
Cap
2
66848
Panel Lid
1
9833
Flip the Frame over. Slide the Panel Lid in behind the Foam Boards.
1
Place the Channel Lid Front on the front of the Panel Lid. Secure them
to the Lid Brace Assemblies with two 2 screws in each.
2
Place the Lid Corner Caps on the corners where the Channel Lid Front
and Channel Lid Ends overlap. Use two 2 screws to secure each.
3
1
2
Channel
Lid Rear
(QTY: 6)
9833
11005
66848
x2
3
9833
Panel Lid
Hinge
66852
66853
66852

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Step 5: Door Assembly
19BZ
You will need for this page:
Door Foam
Board
1
66851
Door Left
1
80101
(QTY: 8)
66851
Slide the Door Foam Board into the Left Door.
2
Door Stop
2
10959
Secure two 2 Door Stops to the Door with two 2 screws in the middle for each.
3
2
3
80101
10959
10959
Hinge
2
66609
66609
66609
Secure two 2 Horizontal Door Braces to the top and bottom of the Door and
Door Stops. Use two 2 screws each.
4
4
Horizontal
Door Brace
2
10985
10985
10985
Secure two 2 Hinges to the side of the Left Door with three 3 fl at head bolts
(#6 x 5/16) each.
1
1
Place Foam
“Foil Side” Out.
Flathead Bolt
(#6 x 5/16)
Hex Nut
(#6)
Top View
Door Stop
Horizontal
Door Brace
Door
Side View
(QTY: 4) (QTY: 6)