Tiger GARDEN SHELTER User manual

TIGER
GARDEN
SHELTER
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
TIG/INS50

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
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PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
• Checkthepackandmakesureyouhaveallthepartslisted.
• Whenyouarereadytostart,makesureyouhavetherighttoolsathand(notsupplied).
• Ensurethereisplentyofspaceandacleandryareaforassembly.
TIMBER
Aswithallnaturalmaterials,mbercanbeaectedduringvariousweathercondions.Fortheduraonof
heavyorextendedperiodsofrain,swellingofthewoodlogsmayoccur.Warpingofthewoodmayalsooccur
duringexcessivedryspellsduetoaninteriormoistureloss.Unfortunately,theseprocessescannotbeavoided
butcanbemigated.Itissuggestedthattheoutdoorbuildingissprayedwithwaterduringextendedperiodsof
warmsunshineandshelteredasmuchaspossibleduringrainorsnow.
Pleasedonotpaintortreatyourcabinmbersbeforeassemblyastheymuststaydryforasnugtongueand
groovet.Tovalidateyourguaranteeandensurelongevityoftheproduct,itisESSENTIALthatyourbuildingis
treatedwithanappropriatehigh-qualityoilorsolventbasedpreservaveAFTERassembly,bothinternallyand
externally,thenannuallythereaer.
BUILDING A BASE
Caremustbetakentoensuretheproductisplacedonasuitablebase.Whenthinkingaboutwherethebuilding
andbaseisgoingtobeconstructed,ensurethattherewillbeaccesstoallsidesformaintenanceworkand
annualtreatment.
Ensurethebaseisrmandlevelandisbuiltonrmground,topreventdistoron.
Theconstructedbasemustbeatleastthesizeoftanalisedoorbearersasreferencedinsuppliedconstruct
diagram.Itisalsorecommendedthattheoorbeatleast25mmabovethesurroundinggroundleveltoavoid
ooding.
TYPES OF BASE
• Durableplascgrid*.
• Concrete75mmlaidontopof75mmhard-core.
• Slabslaidon50mmofsharpsand.
• Timberbase-Selfconstructed/Buypre-made.
*We recommend a Fastt EcoBase for your building. It is durable, lightweight, exible, and easy to put in place.
Please see gersheds.com for details.
WOOD WARPING
MAY OCCUR
WINTER
EXPANSION
SUMMER
CONTRACTION
PLASTIC BASE TIMBER BASE BROKEN SLABS BARE SOIL LOOSE GRAVELCONCRETE BASE SLAB BASE

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CAUTION:
Allbuildingsshouldbeerected
bytwocompetentadults.
CAUTION:
Itisadvisabletowearsafety
glovesduringbuildinginstallaon.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of safety, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecng or
using this product.
GO WITH THE PRO!:
Weunderstandhowbusylifecanbe.OurPro-Installaonservicecantakethestressandstrainoutofassemblingyour
qualityTigerbuildingforyou.Werecommendusingprofessionalanddedicatedinstallerstoerectyourbuilding.Withtheir
knowledgeandexperience,theywillensurethatyourcabinisputproperlyinplacereadyforyoutoenjoyyourspacefor
yearstocome.
IfyouhavenotbookedourPro-Installaonserviceandwouldliketoarrangeaninstallaon,pleasecontactourfriendly
customersupportteamon0113 205 4189(Mon–Fri9am-5pm)oremailsales@gersheds.com.
•Thepro-installteamwillcontactyoutoarrangeasuitablemeanddatefortheng.
•Sitback,relaxandletourprofessionalhomeinstallaonservicedoallthehardworkforyou!
•PleaseviewourProInstallaonpageonourwebsiteforfulltermsandcondions.
MADE IN THE UK SINCE 1913.
Wehavebeenmakingourhighquality,
greatvaluegardenbuildingsherein
Britainfordecades.
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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
TOOLS REQUIRED
Werecommendusingthefollowingtools(notsupplied):
SCREWDRIVER +
Unpacking supplied cabin.
• Removeallwrappingfromdelivery.Fromtoptoboom,cutbandingholdingallcomponentstogetherand
 removethecabincomponents.
NOTE: PARTS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MOVED DURING TRANSPORTATION.
•Laycomponentsonadry,horizontalsurface.
RUBBER MALLET DRILL LADDER TAPE MEASURE SHARP KNIFE SPIRIT LEVELHAMMER
WOOD SAW
FIXING KIT CONTENTS:
SPANNER
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C20
CloutNails(20mm Galvanised - QTY 300)
N40
Nails(40mm Galvanised - QTY 30)
N65
Nails(65mm Galvanised - QTY 300)
S40
Screws(40mm - QTY 30)
S60
Screws(60mm - QTY 200)
S80
Screws(80mm - QTY 16)
CB40
M6CoachBolts(40mm - QTY 8)
BA40
Nails(40mm Bright Annular - QTY 400)

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ASSEMBLY
• Assemblyisstraighorwardifyoufollowthesestep-by-stepinstrucons.
• Werecommendgengeverythingalignedproperlybeforescrewingtogetherandthat
 screwholesshouldbepre-drilledtoavoidsplingthember.(Donotcomepre-drilled).
IMPORTANT
• Beforeassembly,pleasemakesureyouhaveasuitablebasereadytoerectyourbuildingon.
• YourbaseMUSTbermandleveltoensurethatthebuildingisassembledproperlyandissquare.
• Pleasecarefullyremovethepackagingandunpackthecomponentsinyourdelivery.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL TIMBER MAY BE INCLUDED AS PACKING MATERIALS.
• DO NOTstartyourbuildunlyouhavecheckedthatallthepartsofyourbuildingarepresentandinasuitablecondion.
• Ifyouareorganisingathirdpartytoinstallyourbuilding,itisbestpraccenottoschedulethisimmediatelyonreceiptof
 yourorder,togiveyoumetocheckyourdelivery.
BUILDING PACK CONTENTS:
ForfulldetailsofwhatshouldbeincludedpleaseseetheProductConstructDiagramanditemisedcunglist
thatissuppliedwiththedelivery.TheyarealsoavailableonrequestinpdfformfromourhelpfulCustomer
Supportteam–pleasecall0113 205 4189orusetheItemsDeliveredQueryformatgersheds.com/contact.
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TIGER GARDEN SHELTER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1:
UNPACKING CABIN COMPONENTS:
• Unpackallcomponentsfromyoursuppliedcabinpack(s)andplaceeachindividualcomponentinthecorrect
 orderusingthesuppliedconstructdiagramandpartslistasaguide.Ensureallcomponentsarepresentandin
 thecorrectposionbeforebeginningassembly.
• Eachloginterlocksinastaggeredpaern.
NOTE: SOME LOGS FEATURE ADDITIONAL FULL NOTCHES & HALF NOTCHES.
• Beforesecuring,ensurethatthelogsareedproperlyintheirrespecvetongueandgrooves,gently
 tappingdownwithamallet.(Detail A1 & A2)
TOP TIP
Use packing materials to protect when
tapping logs into place.
A1 A2
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Step 2:
FIX UPRIGHT POSTS TO GABLE TOPS
• Laygabletoponat,drysurface.
• Posiontheangledendofpostinposionasshown.(Detail B1)
• Securethroughgabletopintopostusing2xS60perside.(Detail B2)
• Repeatforotherpost.
• Repeatprocessforremaininggableheader.
B2
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B1
S60
S60

Step 3:
FIT TOP RAILS IN PLACE
• Liassembledgableframesintoposion.
• Litoplogsintoplace,interlockingwithgableheader.(Detail C1)
• Measurecornertocornerdiagonallytomakesurecabinoorissquare.(Detail C2)
• Ifbothvaluesareequal,yourframeissquare.Realigntheoorunlsquare.Donottrim.
• Secureintoplaceusing2xS60throughtoplogintopost.(Detail C3)
• Repeatforallremainingcorners.
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1 2
2 1
C1
S60
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Step 4:
BEGIN BUILDING WALLS
• Usingsuppliedconstructdiagramasreference,connuetotlogsinplaceasshown,workingdown.
(Detail D)
• Secureeachloginplaceusing1xS60throughlogintouprightpost.
• Securebaselogsusing2xS60throughlogintotheuprightpost.
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S60
S60
S60
S60
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Step 6:
CONTINUE BUILDING
SIDE AND BACK WALL
• Connuetotlogsinplaceas
 shownonallsidesworkingdown
 unlreachingpointshown.(Detail F)
• Secureeachloginplaceusing1xS60
 throughlogateachendintouprightpost.
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Step 5:
CONTINUE BUILDING
BACK WALL
• Connuetotlogsinplaceas
 shownonblankgable,working
 downunlreachinglogwith
 boomnotchesasshown.(Detail E)
• Secureeachloginplaceusing
 1xS60throughlogateachend
 intouprightpost.
LOG WITH
BOTTOM
NOTCHES
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F

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Step 7:
FIT BENCH SUPPORT LOGS
• Fitbenchsupportlogsasshown.(Detail G1)
• Securelogsbelowinplaceusing2xS60throughlogintouprightpost.(Detail G2)
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BENCH
SUPPORT
LOGS
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Step 8:
COMPLETE BUILDING WALLS
• Connuetotlogsinplaceasshown,workingdown.Secureeachloginplaceusing1xS60throughloginto
 uprightpost.
• Securebaselogsusing2xS60throughlogintotheuprightpost.(Detail H)
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S60
S60S60
S60
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Step 9:
INSTALL BENCH BRACES AND SLATS
• Securebenchbracesasshownusing2xS60perbraceperside.(Detail I1)
• Repeatforallremainingbenchbraces.
• Fitbenchslatsasshown.Secureusing2xN40perslatperbrace.(Detail I2)
NOTE: CABIN WALLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
• Repeatforallremainingbenchslats.
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S60
S60
BENCH
BRACE
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Step 10:
ASSEMBLE SHELF
• Assembleshelfasshown.
• Use2xN40throughshelftopper
 shelfsupport.(Detail J1)
• Use2xN40thoughshelffrontper
 shelfsupport.(Detail J2)
• Securetoblankgableusing2xS60
 pershelfsupportfromoutsideofshelter.
(Detail J3)
N40 N40 N40 N40
N40
S60
J3
J1 J2
Step 11:
INSTALL PURLINS
• Posionthepurlinswiththeangledcutstotheboom.(Detail K1)
 Ensurenotchesinpurlinslineupwithgabletops.
• Securethepurlinsintothegabletopsusing2xN65perpurlinpergabletop.(Detail K2)
• Repeatforallpurlinandgabletopjoins.
STANDARD PURLIN
STANDARD PURLIN WITH EXTRA NOTCH(ES)
K1
K2
N65
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L1 L2 L3
N65
N65
N65
Step 12:
INSTALL ROOF BOARDS
• Beforeinstallingtheroofboards,checkthatthecabinissquarebothvercally&horizontally.
 Adjustifrequired.
• Posionatongue&grooveroofboardushwithpurlinatoneendofroof.
 • Fixthroughapexpurlinusing2xN65perboard.(Detail L1)
 • Fixthroughoneaddionalpurlinusing2xN65perboard.(Detail L2)
 • Fixthroughsidetoplogsusing2xN65perboard.(Detail L3)
• Connueworkingacrossroof,repeangthestepsabove.
• Thenalroofboardmayneedtrimmingtositushwithpurlinatend.
CRITICAL!: ALL ROOF BOARDS MUST HAVE 2X N65 PER FIXING POINT AS OUTLINED ABOVE.
Step 13:
INSTALL ROOF BATTEN AND SKIRTING
• Fixroofbaenontotheundersideofroofboardsonlowsideusing6xN40,evenlyspacedalonglength.
 Finishwithapieceofskirng,aachedusing6xN40,evenlyspacedalonglength.(Detail M1 & M2)
NOTE: ROOF BATTENS AND SKIRTING MAY COME IN MORE THAN 1 SECTION.
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Step 14:
FELT THE ROOF - MEASURE AND CUT BEFORE INSTALLING FELT
• Rollfeltoutontoacleanatsurface30minutesbeforeyouneeditsoithasachancetoaenout.
• Measurelengthofroofandallow75mmoverhangateachend.Cuteachstripoffelttosize.
 Useastraightedgetoguidecung.
• Rollcutfeltpiecealonglowsideofroof,Secon1,leavingsucientoverhangtofolddownontoroofedge.
 Donotfoldunderneathroof.(Detail N1 & N2)
• Oncefeltisrolledout,xtoroofusingCN20bothends,makingsurefeltisstraight.Securethroughskirng
 usingCN20atapprox.100mmintervals.(Detail N2)
 Ensurethefeltisght,securethetopsideoffeltusingCN20atapprox.100mmintervals.(Detail N3)
• Repeatforremainingfelt,workingfromthelowsideofrooftothehighside,overlappingthefeltby75mm
 unltheroofisfullycovered.(Detail N3)
• Foldtheoverhangingfeltatendsunderroofboardandtackinplace.
N1 N2 N3
INCORRECT FELT CORRECT FELT
CN20
CN20
CN20
ROOF BOARD
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Step 15:
ATTACH ROOF FASCIA BOARDS (BARGEBOARDS)
• Aachrooffasciasusing4xN40perfasciaboard.Nailthroughtoppurlinandboomroofbaen.
 Completethelookwithnialsoverthejoinatapex.Secureusing2xN40pernial.
NOTE: THERE ARE NO BARGEBOARDS SUPPLIED FOR LOW SIDE OF ROOF AS THIS WILL PREVENT
EFFECTIVE WATER DRAINAGE.
FASCIA FASCIA
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Step 16:
INSTALL INTERNAL ROOF BATTENS
• Fixinternalroofbaenstothetopsidelogsusing4xS40evenly
 spacedalongthebaenasshown.(Detail O)
• Thesewillsealroofandsidewalls.
O
S40
Step 17:
INSTALL INTERNAL ROOF BATTENS
• Fixfasciasleevetologsusing3xS40evenlyspaced
 alongtheboardasshown.Repeatforallfasciasleeves.
NOTE: BACK WALL REMOVED FOR CLARITY IN IMAGE.
Timber is a natural product; any log or board can expand
and contract. This may cause slight gapping in the
log cabin which can be reced by un-screwing and
re-screwing fascia boards over the course of the year.
S40
S40
S40
S40
S40
S40

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