Tradetested Gs501-v1 User manual

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www.tradetested.co.nz[email protected]0800 800 880GARDEN SHEDMANUAL GS501-V1Shed Size at Roof: 1550x1000x1920mmShed Size at Floor: 1550x790x1900mmDoor Size: 1750x740mmInternal Shed Size at Floor: 1510x750mm

1Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDBefore you begin● Check local building codes regarding shed locaonandanyotherlocalrequirements.● Check the packing list on page 4 to make sure you have all of the necessary parts.● Separate everything in the cartons by the part number while reviewing the parts list.● Be sure the day you select to build your shed is dry and calm.● Whenever possible, two or more people should work together to assemble the shed. Wesuggest that one person posionspartswhiletheotherhandlesthefastenersandtools.Before assembly, decide on a locaonforyourshed.Werecommendalevelareawithgooddrainage. Allow enough space around the building so there's plenty of room to screw thepanels and move the diﬀerentpartsintoposion.Remembertoleaveplentyofroomforthedoor to fully open.● An electric drill/driver● A Phillips screwdriver● Gardening or work gloves● Sealant or caulking gum (oponal)● Step ladder● Tape measureSafety FirstSafety precauonsareimportanttofollowthroughouttheconstruconofyourbuilding.● Take care when handling the various pieces of your building since some contain sharpedges. Please wear work gloves, eye proteconandlongsleeveswhenassemblingorperforming any maintenance.● Keep children and pets away from your worksite to avoid distraconsandanyaccidents.● Never concentrate all your weight on the roof of the structure. When using a stepladder make sure it’s fully open and on a level surface.● To avoid any damage, do not aempttoassemblethebuildingonawindyday.Thelarger panels can act as sails making construcondiﬃcultandunsafe.You Will Need...Selecting & Preparing Your Site

2Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDFlooring & FoundationsA solid shed starts with a level ﬂoorandfoundaon.Thisisthesinglemostimportantfactorinmakingyour shed as waterghtandstableaspossible.Italsomakestheassemblyprocessassimpleaspossible.We recommend the following foundaonopons:Opon1‐WoodenFloorWe sell wooden ﬂoorkitsdesignedtomatchyourshed.AlternavelyyoucanbuildyourownusingH4treated bearers and mberﬂoorboards.Regardless of which ﬂooringoponyouchoose:● Build on a compacted and levelled base layer.● Plastic sheeting placed under the wood or concrete will prevent moisture wicking through.● We recommend the foundation is the same size as the footprint of your shed to prevent water ingress.Opon2‐ConcreteSlabFor a more permanent soluon,orforlargesheds,werecommenda100mmthickconcretefoundaon,ideally with a 25mm rebate for walls and corner anchors.Assembly OverviewStep 1: Check all parts against the parts listStep 2: Assemble the rear wallStep 3: Assemble the side wallsStep 4: Assemble the front wallStep 5: Assemble the roofStep 6: Assemble the doorStep 7: ConstrucngthewallsStep 8: ConstrucngtheroofStep 9: Installing the doorStep 10: Fixing to the ﬂoorStep 11: Finishing touches

3 ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS

4Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDGS501-V1If you’re missing anything, just head to www.tradetested.co.nz and get in touch.12W180Front Wall410 x 180024W190RearWall410 x 190034P100Roof Panel410 x 1000458910111 L185180SideWall 122U155Roof Channel1550 132G100 Roof Channel10002 U155FrontWall Channel15501U180LeDoorFrame18001MR180Right Door Frame1Z0745DoorTop Frame7451U0745745Door BoomFrameITEMQTYPART #NAMESIZE (mm)PARTS LIST67Corner Anchor8Hook Anchor4Tek Screws130Wood Anchor Screws10Rivet50Corner Cover4Spacer50Rivet Gun1Tek Screwdriver Bit11800Ø4.0mm Drill Bit1Screw Head Sheath30Phillips Head Screws20 14 15 16 17 18 19Z111 20 21E175 x 410E175 x 350U074U175D173H074DOOR PARTQTYPART # 22 23 24 251122112SIZE (mm)410 x 1750350 x 1750740175017407401110ITEM 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34NAMEDoor PanelDoor PanelDoor ChannelDoor ChannelDoor Square tubeDoor BarDoor Brace12BoltHingeBoltHingePlease check your contents prior to starngassembly410 x 1850 - 1800 23 24 251 L190185SideWall410 x 1900 - 18501 R180185SideWall410 x 1800 - 18501 R185190SideWall410 x 1850 - 19004 U079 7902U155RearWall Channel1550SideWall Channel1Check all parts against the parts list

5Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHED2a#W190 x 4Rear Wall PanelsiAll panels should overlap by one corrugation.#U155 x 2Rear Wall ChannelsibProﬁle Shape

STEP 2

Part #W190 x4

The notched end of #U155 and #U079 must

be used at either end of the panel

Out side of shed

In side of Shed

Notched ends

are orientated

to the inside of

the shed

All panelsshould overlapby one corrugation.

#U155 x2

Lay the wall panels out with the large rib

overlapping the small.

Large Rib Small Rib

Assemble the rear wall panels

All pre-drilled holes should line up with the peaks of the steel sheet. If this varies

squeeze together or stretch out the panels to make sure they line up.

Assemble the rear wall○ It is helpful to read andunderstand the full instructionmanual before starting.○ For additional helpful ReferenceImages see page 17 of thismanual.○ Select number of panels for rearwall and ﬁnd ﬂat level ground forassembly.○ Lay the panels out as shown withthe large riboverlappingthe small.○ Slide on the rear wall channels untilthe holes in the top of the channelalign with the peaks of the panels.The holes should be up, on theoutside face of the shed.○ Check that the panels arepushed hard into the channeland are perpendicular.Large RibSmall Rib

#U155

#W190#W190#W190#W190OutsideInside#W190 x 4

OutsideInsideAll pre-drilled holes should line up with the peaks ofthe panel. If this varies, squeeze together or stretchout the panels to make sure they align.

#U155

6Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDcTek ScrewsiStart with the thin peaks where panel overlaps occur,then move on to the middle of each panel.If needed, use a small wooden block behind themiddle of the panel for support while screwing.Make sure the block is not directly underneath thescrew.○ The tek screws provided are selfdrilling, there is no need to create apilot hole.○ Screw through the channel holesand through the overlapped panels.Make sure the screws go through alllayers.○ Do not add screws to the ﬁrstand last holes. Indicated withan X in diagram. These needto be left undone.○ Once ﬁnished, lay thewall ﬂat out of the way.a#L190185 x 1Side Wall PanelAssemble the side walls#U079 x 4Side Wall Channels#L185180 x 1Side Wall Panel#R185190 x 1Side Wall Panel#R180185 x 1Side Wall PanelProﬁle Shape

#L190185#L185180

#U079

#R185190#R180185

#U079

Block behind

○ Lay the side wall panels out inheight order as shown with the largerib overlapping the small.○ Slide on the side wall channels untilthe holes in the top of the channelalign with the peaks of the panels.○ Check that the panels are pushedhard into the channel and areperpendicular to edge.32Assemble the rear wallXXXX

7Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDbTek Screws○ Slide on the #U180 left door frameU channel to the preferred side forthe door.○ This can also be done when theback and side walls are all up andconnected before placing the frontwall.○ Screw through the channel holesand the overlapped panels. Makesure the screws go through alllayers. It is easier to begin with thebottom channel.○ The top of the panel is angled, thecover of the channels allows forslight differences in panel length.○ Do not add screws to the ﬁrst andlast holes. Indicated with an X indiagram. These need to be leftundone.○ Once ﬁnished, lay thewalls ﬂat out of the way.aAssemble the front wall○ Lay the front wall panels out asshown with the large rib overlappingthe small.○ Place the front wall #MR180channel over the #W180 wall panel.Have the pre-drilled holes in the#MR180 on the panel side.#U180 x 1Left Door FrameProﬁle Shape

#U180#U180 Alternative

#W180 x 2Front Wall Panels#MR180 x 1Right Door FrameProﬁle Shape

#W180#W180#MR180

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#MR180#W180

Optional:○ The single door on this shed can be located on theleft, as instructed, or on the right. Keep this in mindwhen placing the #U180.Start with the thin peaks where panel overlaps occur,then move on to the middle of each panel.If needed, use a small wooden block behind themiddle of the panel for support while screwing.Assemble the side wallsXXXXXXXX

8Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDbTek Screwsc#U0745 x 1Door Bottom FrameProﬁle Shape#U155 x 2Front Wall Channels#Z0745 x 1Door Top FrameProﬁle Shape

#U155#U155#U0745#Z0745TOPBOTTOM

i○ Slide on the front wall channels,through the slot in the #MR180, untilthe holes in the top of the channelalign with the peaks of the panels.Overhang one side to form doorframe.○ Check that the panelsare pushed hard intothe channel and areperpendicular.○ Slide the #U0745 door bottom frameU channel under the bottom #U155U channel.○ Slide the #Z0745 door top frame Zchannel under the top #U155 Uchannel.○ The positions of these piecesdepend on whether the door openson left or right.○ Screw through the channel holesand through the overlapped panels.Make sure the screws go through alllayers.○ Screw through the channel holesand through the top and bottomdoor frames.○ Do not add screws to theﬁrst and last holes or at the#MR180. Indicated with anX in diagram. These need tobe left undone.○ Once ﬁnished, lay the wallﬂat out of the way.

#MR180

4Optional:○ The single door on this shed can be located on theleft, as instructed, or on the right. Keep this in mindwhen placing the #U0745 and #Z0745.All pre-drilled holes should line up with the peaks ofthe panel. If this varies, squeeze together or stretchout the panels to make sure they align.Do not add screws to the #MR180, it will need tobe adjusted later on.#Z0745UNDER#U155#U0745UNDER#U155XXXXXXFLUSH ENDS

9Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDa#P100 x 4Roof PanelsbAssemble the roof

#P100 x 4

#U155#U155

#U155 x 2Roof ChannelsProﬁle ShapeTek Screws○ Lay the panels out as shown withthe large rib overlapping the small.○ Slide on the roof channels until theholes in the top of the channel alignwith the peaks of the panels.○ Check that the panels are pushedhard into the channel and areperpendicular.○ Screw through the channel holesand through the overlapped panels.Make sure the screws go through alllayers.○ Do not add screws to the ﬁrst andlast holes. Indicated with an X indiagram. These need to be leftundone.○ Once ﬁnished, lay the roof ﬂat out ofthe way.i5All pre-drilled holes should line up with the peaks ofthe panel. If this varies, squeeze together or stretchout the panels to make sure they align.XXXX

10Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDaiAll panels should overlap by one corrugation.bAssemble the doors

#E175 x 410#E175 x 350

#E175 x 410 x 1Door PanelRivet#U175 x 2Door Channel#U074 x 2Door Channel#D173 x 1Door Square Tube#E175 x 350 x 1Door Panel#U074

#U175PLACE #D173 BEHIND#U175

#H074Door Bar

FRONTFRONT

○ Lay the panels out as shown withthe large rib overlapping the small.○ Slide on the door channels. Placethe #D173 in position (dashed)behind the #U175.○ Check that the panels are pushedhard into the channel and areperpendicular.○ Drill through the channels and thepanels / #D173 below in thepositions shown with the Ø4.0mmdrill bit.○ Using the rivet gun provided, ﬁx thechannels together with the rivets.Follow the instructions included onthe tool packaging.○ Make sure the rivets go through alllayers.○ Ensure the door is square andpieces are pressed ﬁrmly togetherduring construction.○ The Door Bar is located in thecentre of the door panels. Ensureaccurate measuring.6Rivet GuniTo drill rivet holes in panels use a 4.0mm drill bit andset your drill clutch to the drill bit icon. Make a markwhere you want to drill and use this to start the hole.Don’t worry if you have placed a rivet incorrectly, theyare easy to remove. Just drill directly through the topof the rivet using the same drill bit. This will removethe rivet head, causing the whole rivet to fall out.#H074

400mm875mm (central)

#U074#D173UNDER#U175UNDER#U074

#D173 dashed

11Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDcdRivetsFLIP#Z111 x 2Door BraceProﬁle ShapeiUse the drill bit to drill pilot holes through the doorbracing into the panels. After ﬂipping, ﬁx togetherusing the rivets and spacers through the pilot holes.

DRILLDRILLDRILLDRILLDRILLDRILLFRONTBACKFRONT

FLIP○ Flip the partially complete door overso the back side is facing up.○ Using the Ø4.0mm drill bit, drillthrough the channels and thepanels / #D173 below in the cornerpositions shown.○ Using the rivet gun provided, ﬁx thechannels together with the rivets.○ Slide the door braces under thedoor channels.○ Drill through the channels and thedoor braces below in the positionsshown.○ Using the rivet gun provided, ﬁx thechannels to the ends of the braces.○ Do not force the braces too hard asthis can distort the door. It is okay toﬁx one brace to another rather thanto the channel.○ Drill pilot holes through the bracesand the panels below in thepositions shown.○ Flip the partially complete door overso the front side is facing up.○ Ensure the pilot holes drilled beforeare still aligned. If they are not, drillthrough again from the front side.○ Prepare 6x rivets with spacers onthe wider end.○ Using the rivet gun provided, ﬁx thepanels to the bracing with spacerrivets.○ Roll the door onto its side. Drill andrivet the door hinges approx. 1hinge length from the top andbottom of the door. Use the hingeitself as a guide.○ Attach the smaller side of the hingesto the door channel.6Hinge x 2Rivetswith spacersAssemble the doors#Z111 AND #U175UNDER#U074BOTH #Z111UNDER#U074

#D173 dashed

12Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDaCorner Anchor x 4○ * If placing on a pre-preparedwooden ﬂooring slide the cornerangles onto edge bearers, underthe perimeter ﬂoor board (this iswhy a nail was left out in thecorner).○ Have a friend hold the back wall inplace as shown. If the wall is large,a wheely bin or stepladder aresufﬁcient alternatives.Constructing the wallsTek ScrewsTOP VIEW

CONCRETE SLAB FOUNDATION

*WOODEN FLOORING*WOODEN FLOORINGiIt is very important to have a level foundationprepared to the correct size. A wooden ﬂoor, or aconcrete slab.○ Have the same friend hold the sidewall at the same time, at a rightangle to the back wall, over theplaced corner anchor below.○ The wall channel ﬂaps shouldoverlap each other in the corner andjust touch at right angles as seenfrom the outside.○ Fix through the corner anchor to thewall channel top and bottom. It iseasier to start with the top to relieveyour friend from holding duties early.○ When on ﬂat ﬂooring, place a spiritlevel or timber block under the shedcorner. This will ensure the wallsstay at the same height as you drillscrews into corner anchor.○ After the top and bottom corneranchor is ﬁxed, screw through theoverlapping panels from the outsideto make the shed weathertight.

OutsideInside

Optional:○ Once the walls are up and theedges of the panels overlap, wesuggest running sealant up the fullheight between the corner overlapbefore ﬁxing. This will protect theshed more from heavy weather.

Overlap

SIDE WALL

BACK WALL

Outside

Temporary Level / Blockunder corner anchor.

13Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDbCorner Anchor x 4Tek ScrewsTOP VIEW○ Hold the side wall at a right angle tothe connected back and side walls,over the placed corner anchorbelow.○ The wall channel ﬂaps shouldoverlap each other in the corner andjust touch at right angles as seenfrom the outside.○ Fix through the corner anchor to thewall channel top and bottom. It iseasier to start with the top to relieveyour friend from holding duties early.○ When on ﬂat ﬂooring, place a spiritlevel or timber block under the shedcorner. This will ensure the wallsstay at the same height as you drillscrews into corner anchor.○ After the top and bottom corneranchor is ﬁxed, screw through theoverlapping panels from the outsideto make the shed weathertight.

OutsideInside

OverlapDiagonal distance to be equal.

○ Hold the front wall between theconnected side walls, over theplaced corner anchors below.○ When on ﬂat ﬂooring, place a spiritlevel or timber block under the shedcorner. This will ensure the wallsstay at the same height as you drillscrews into corner anchor.○ The far corner of the shed in thediagram is connected the same asthe corners previously.○ After the top and bottom corneranchor is ﬁxed, screw through theoverlapping panels from the outsideto make the shed weathertight.○ The top and bottom door framesshould butt hard into the verticaldoor frame at right angles as seenfrom the top.○ Fix through the corner anchor to thewall channel top and bottom. It iseasier to start with the top to relieveyour friend from holding duties early.○ Check the squareness of the shed.The diagonal measurements needto be equal.Optional:○ Once the walls are up and theedges of the panels overlap, wesuggest running sealant up the fullheight of the corner before ﬁxing.This will protect the shed more fromheavy weather.7

SIDE WALL

FRONT WALL

14Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDab○ Check the squareness of the shed.The diagonal measurements needto be equal.○ Place the prepared roof panelloosely on top of the nowassembled walls and align theedges with the side walls.○ Maintain an equal overhang to thefront and the back walls. This isusually close to 100mm.○ Prepare tek screws with spacers onthe ends. This helps with shedweather tightness.○ The edge of the roof needs to beparallel with the edge of the wall. Dothis by transferring the same offsetfrom below the overhang to on topwith a measuring tape, just add10mm to ﬁnd the centre of the top ofthe wall channel. It is recommendedto start in the corners and screw thebase of every second corrugation.○ Twist the shed where required tomaintain the roof alignment with theside walls and keep the shedsquare.Constructing the roof#G100 x 2Roof Channel○ Once the roof is fully secured, pushthe #G100 Roof Channel over theedge of the panels and into the topwall channels front and back.○ Cover the corner of the roof, overthe roof channels, with the plasticcorner covers. Screw these in placewith a single self drilling tek screweach. This screw should go throughthe both channels.○ There should not be any need toclimb on the roof.Optional:○ You may also screw through thecentre of the side roof channel,through to the top of the side wallchannel.○ Use tape provided to cover over theinsides of the shed, all around,between the top of the wallchannels and the underside of theroof panels. Shown dashed in thecut view.Tek ScrewCorner Cover x 4Proﬁle ShapeCUT VIEW

#G100#G100#G100

+/- 100mm+/- 100mm

8Tek Screwswith Spacers

15Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDInstalling the doorPhillips Head Screw○ Have your shed building buddy holdthe assembled door open with thehinges aligned with the right doorframe #MR180. The top and bottomof the door should ﬁt easily withinthe frame of the front wall.○ Centralise the door vertically andscrew through one of each of thehinges holes, through to the#MR180 only, using the phillipshead screws provided. The screwsare self drilling and do not require apilot hole.○ With one screw in each hinge andthe right door frame free to moveside to side check that the door canclose easily and is at the correctheight.○ If the door is hanging at the correctheight you are free to screw theremaining screws into the hinges.Optional○ If you would like a morepermanently hung door the screwscan be replaced with rivets. Thisdoes limit future adjustments.○ The right door frame should nothave had any screws ﬁxing it inplace and the door should be ableto be adjusted by moving the frameuntil the door sits happily in the doorframe.○ Once you are happy with the doorposition, add screws to secure theright door frame, #MR180, to thetop and bottom front wall channels.○ The door should be able to swingopen and closed without hitting thedoor frame but also be closeenough to the left door frame toallow for bolt install.○ Screw through the right door frameand through the front wall panel tosecure the frame vertically.○ Use phillips head screws to ﬁrstsecure the bolt to the door bar,#H074, and then to secure the boltkeeper to the left door frame,#U180. Pilot holes may be requiredhere as any scratches made will bevisible.

Bolt andBolt keeper

#MR180adjustment

9DoorBolt (Outside)

16Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHED○ Place screw head sheaths to anyexposed screw heads within theshed. Most noticable are the screwsthrough the front wall panel behindthe right door frame.○ If the shed is sitting on top of awooden platform (not a ﬂooring kit),use the wood anchor screws andthe hook anchors to secure thebottom wall channels and the corneranchors to the ﬂooring.○ If the shed is sitting on a TradeTested ﬂooring kit, use the woodanchor screws to secure the bottomwall channels to the bearers.○ If the shed is sitting on a concretefoundation, use concrete screws(not included in kitset) and the hookanchors to secure the bottom wallchannels to the ﬂooring.Fixing to the ﬂoorWood Anchor ScrewOr Concrete ﬁxingsHook AnchorSFinishing touchesDisplay of PrideMisc. ItemsScrew sheath1011

HookAnchor

i○ Congratulations. You are ﬁnished!○ Review the instruction manual andmake sure you haven't missed anyimportant steps.○ The shed has enough fastenings tobe very durable throughout a rangeof weather conditions.○ There are extra ﬁxings included inthe kitset, just in case you wish tomake any further adjustments orhang items from walls. Just be sureto use the spacers on tek screwsthrough walls to keep water out.○ Use silicone to further weatherproofaround the shed (not included).○ If you are having any issuesduring assembly, or decide yourequire an assembly service, justgive us a call on 0800 800 880 oremail support@tradetested.co.nz- our friendly team are here tohelp!Make sure you remove metal drill ﬁlings. This willavoid scratches and will help prevent any corrosionlater on.Peel off part number stickers with a cloth, soap andwater.

17Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDHook AnchorCorner CapCorner Anchor Exterior - BottomCorner Anchor Interior - TopDoor Frame - TopDoor HingePad BoltCorner Anchor Interior - BottomDoor Bracing - BottomDoor BarDoor Bracing - CentreDoor Bracing - TopReference images

18Trade Tested - GS501-V1 - 1.55x0.79 GARDEN SHEDCare & MaintenanceFINISHFor a long lasngﬁnish,periodicallycleanandwaxtheexteriorofyourunit.Touchupscratchesassoonasyou nocethem.Remember to make sure you remove any metal drill ﬁlingsaerconstruconto helppreventanycorrosion and scratches.OTHER TIPS● Do not store swimming pool chemicals in your building as they can cause corrosion.● Use silicone caulking to further waterghtsealsthroughoutthebuilding.● Peel oﬀpartnumbersckerswitha cloth,soapandwater.● Use silicone to further weatherproof seals around the shed (not included).ROOFDOORSKeep doors closed and locked to prevent wind damage.FASTENERSKeep the roof clear of leaves and snow with a long handled, so‐bristledbroom.Heavyamountsofsnowon the roof can damage the structure, making it unsafe to enter.Use all washers supplied to protect the shed panels against weather. Regularly check your building forloose screws or bolts and reghtenthemasneccessary.