Suncast Sierra BMS6550 User manual

BMS6550 Shed – Sierra™
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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© 2012 Suncast Corporation, Batavia, IL 0361170 A
Assembled exterior dimensions 6' W. x 6' 5" D. x 7' 3" H.

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Note: This product contains parts that are used in different orientations to construct the shed. Please take note of
the orientation of the parts shown throughout this instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in
damage to parts. Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.

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0B00087 –Back
panel
G
0B00071 – Left
back corner
F
0B00072 – Right back corner
H
0B00081 – Rear floor
C
0B00079 – Front Floor
A
0B00084 – Right front corner
J
0B00083 – Left
front corner
D
0B00082 – Side
panel
x2
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0440546 – Window gasket
x1 set
B
B
0B00077 – Left door
B
N
0B00078 – Right door
B
M
0440544 – Window
x1 set
B
I
0102102 – Door handle
x2
R
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slide bolt
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0280399 – 5' Ridge beam
B
T
0440537 – Roof ridge
beam bracket
x1 set
B
S
0B00085 – Front header
B
K
0280372A – Header beam
x2
B
V
0B00086 – Rear header
B
L
0440630 – Vent screen
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B
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0630820 – Truss bracket
B
W
B
X
0B00073 – Left roof
x2
B
Q
0630817A –
Side adapter
bracket
x1 set
B
BB
0630818 – Truss leg
x2
B
Y
0630819 –
Truss cross brace
B
Z
0630823 –
Truss strap
x2
B
AA
0B00074 – Right roof
x2
B
O
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CC
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Easy bolt 7/8"
x26
JJ
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KK
.625" Truss head screw
x80
LL
.625" Pan head screw
x24
MM
0480217 – Hardware bag 0480216 – Hardware bag 0480218 – Hardware bag
.25" x 2"
Hex bolt
x6
FF
.25" x 1"
Hex bolt
x2
GG
.25" x .75"
Machine
screw
x6
DD
.25" Locking
nut
x16
HH
.75" Sealing
screw
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EE
Rubber
washer
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Note: Site preparation is required for this shed. Placing the shed on a constructed foundation is required. Without a
constructed foundation, settling will occur, causing distortion and damage to the shed. Suncast is not responsible for
replacing parts damaged or property lost due to incorrect assembly.
Note: Complete the site preparation and foundation construction before unpacking parts and beginning assembly.
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1) Consult your local authorities for building codes and covenants before beginning foundation or erecting shed.
2) Before any digging, check with local utilities to determine location of buried cables, pipes, etc.
3) Decide which type of foundation you want:
- Concrete slab, 4" thick
OR
- Wood platform
Use exterior grade wood. The wood platform should be set on pier blocks or footing. Consult your local retailer for
help to determine the best anchoring method for your particular installation. The provided plans are sized for the
minimum number of cuts to lumber and plywood.
4) Prepare the building site:
- The ground should slope away from the foundation area to provide drainage.
- The foundation surface must be flat and level.
- A vapor barrier should be provided to prevent excessive condensation in the shed.
- Follow local building codes for a proper vapor barrier.
5) Anchoring the shed to the foundation:
- Consult your local retailer for help to determine the best anchoring method for your particular installation.
- To secure the shed to a concrete slab, use masonry fasteners available at your local hardware retailer.
- To secure the shed to a wood platform, use 1/4" x 2" long lag screws with washers.
72"
65 1/2"
Anchoring floor panel to concrete slab
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fasteners.
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screws.

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3 1/2"
11"
Sub frame
spacing
Outside to center of (D) board
14 1/2"
3/4"
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Wood platform critical spacing
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Item Qty Size
a 1 72" x 65 1/2" x 3/4"
b 2 2" x 6" x 65 1/2"
c 6 2" x 6" x 68 1/2"
d 10 2" x 6" x 11"
Materials list

11
At bottom interior side of left door, attach D-ring slide
bolt (P) with four screws (MM) through provided holes.
1
2
3
x4
MM
P
x4
At top interior side of left door, attach D-ring slide bolt
(P) with four screws (MM) through provided holes.
1
2
2
x4x4
x4
MM
P
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Lay left door (N) on flat ground with window screw
attachments facing up. Place window gasket (B) into
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length. Through backside of door, secure layers with
thirteen screws (LL)—start with four corner screws and
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screws. Repeat on right door (M).
Note: The cut portion of window gasket (B) MUST be
assembled on top of door channel.
2
3
1
1
1
x13
B
I
I
LL
N
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Parts/hardware needed for door pre-assembly are shown on pages 5 and 8.

12
1
3
2
x8
LL
5
K
U
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peak of front header (K) and secure with two screws
(MM). DO NOT over tighten screws.
Repeat for rear header (L).
Lay front header (K) on ground with lettering facing up.
Place vent screen (U) into rear opening in front header (K).
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DO NOT over tighten screws.
Repeat for rear header (L).
1
2
4
x2
K
MM
S
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Parts/hardware needed for header pre-assembly are shown on pages 6 and 8.

13
11
3
2
7
HH
FF
x2x2
x2
x2
x2
Z
Y
Y
Attach truss cross beam (Z) to two truss legs (Y) using
two hex bolts (FF) and two nuts (HH). Stand truss and
check cross beam is level.
1
3
2
6
W
Y
Y
GG
HH
x2 x2
x2
Truss Pre-Assembly
Parts/hardware needed for truss pre-assembly are shown on pages 7-8.
Attach truss bracket (W) to end of one truss leg (Y)
with 1" hex bolt (GG) and nut (HH). REPEAT WITH
OTHER TRUSS LEG.
Note: Make sure side hole is at other end, as shown in
step 8.

14
1
3
1
2
8
BB
Y
FF
HH
Place side adaptor bracket (BB) at end of left truss leg (Y).
Secure adaptor bracket with one 2" hex bolt (FF) and
one nut (HH).
Note: DO NOT over tighten side adaptor bracket (BB)
onto end of truss leg (Y). Roof panels will assemble
to truss legs (Y) in later step. After shed assembly is
completed, check that all hardware is securely fastened.
1
3
1
2
FF
HH
9
BB
Y
Place side adaptor bracket (BB) at end of right truss leg (Y).
Secure adaptor bracket with one 2" hex bolt (FF) and
one nut (HH).
Note: DO NOT over tighten side adaptor bracket (BB)
onto end of truss leg (Y). Roof panels will assemble
to truss legs (Y) in later step. After shed assembly is
completed, check that all hardware is securely fastened.
Truss Pre-Assembly (continued)

Critical: When installing corners,
flex corner hinges back and forth
several times. This will help provide
a square corner and ensure proper
fit of remaining panels.
Important: DO NOT flex in reverse
position, as this can crack the panel.
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C
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Note: At least two people are needed during assembly.
Note: Need to use a rubber mallet.

16
Push front floor (A) and rear floor (C) panels together
and secure with four screws (LL).
Note: Refer to pages 9 and 10 to secure floors to
foundation.
Tip left front corner (D) back to vertical position and
align lower tabs on right side with slots in floor.
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1
2
D
14
1
2
A
LL
C
x4
11
Align tab on bottom right side of left front corner (D) with
slot on front floor (A). Lower panel into slot and lock in
place by sliding panel toward door opening.
Note: Use a rubber mallet to “push” left front
corner (D) into locked position.
1
2
D
A
12
1
22
D
13
Tip left front corner (D) back to vertical position and
align lower tabs on right side with slots in floor.

17
D
Side viewSide view
Top viewTop view
Before proceeding, make sure
corner is square (top view) where it
meets the floor and that panel is flush
(side view) with floor.
If not, repeat Steps 12–14
until square and flush.
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17
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1
2
E
16
Align tabs on bottom of side panel (E) with slots along
front and rear floors. Lower panel into slots and lock in
place by sliding panel toward front corner.
Note: Use a rubber mallet to “push” side panel (E)
into locked position.
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floor to roof. DO NOT use torque wrench. Use easy bolt
easy driver (KK) and hand tighten. Easy bolt head will be
flush when fully seated. DO NOT over tighten easy bolts.
Note: You may hear a click when easy bolt has been
tightened completely.

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1
2
F
18
Align tabs on bottom right side of left back corner (F)
with slots along rear floor. Lower panel into slots and
lock in place by sliding panel toward corner.
Note: Use a rubber mallet to “push” left back
corner (F) into locked position.
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1
22
19
F
Tip left back corner (F) outward slightly and bend corner
hinge.
3
4
F
20
Tip left back corner (F) back to vertical position and align
lower tabs on left side with slots in floor. Left back corner
should align and overlap previously installed side panel.
Top viewTop view
F
Side viewSide view
Before proceeding, make sure
corner is square (top view) where it
meets the floor and that panel is flush
(side view) with floor.
If not, repeat Steps 18–20
until square and flush.
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1
2
G
23
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x4
22
Align tabs on bottom of back panel (G) with slots along
floor. Lower back panel into slots and lock in place by
sliding panel toward corner.
Note: To allow back panel to overlap left back corner, tilt
out slightly as you slide it into position.
Note: Use a rubber mallet to “push” back panel (G)
into locked position, aligned with left back corner.
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floor to roof. DO NOT use torque wrench. Use easy bolt
easy driver (KK) and hand tighten. Easy bolt head will be
flush when fully seated. DO NOT over tighten easy bolts.
Note: You may hear a click when easy bolt has been
tightened completely.

20
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24
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floor to roof. DO NOT use torque wrench. Use easy bolt
easy driver (KK) and hand tighten. Easy bolt head will
be flush when fully seated. DO NOT over tighten easy
bolts.
Note: You may hear a click when easy bolt has been
tightened completely.
1
2
H
25
Align tabs on bottom left side of right back corner (H) with
slots along floor. Lower panel into slots and lock in place by
sliding panel toward back panel.
Note: To allow right back corner to overlap back panel,
tilt out slightly as you slide it into position.
Note: Use a rubber mallet to “push” right back
corner (H) into locked position, align with previously
installed back panel.
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