Woodland Trust 02PND4322-V1 User manual

02PND4322-V1
Overall Dimensions:
Length = 3224mm
Width = 4135mm
Height = 2925mm
Base Dimensions:
Length = 3224mm
Width = 1525mm
Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
02PND4322-V1
For Assistance Please
Contact Customer Care on
01636 880514
2mm Drill bit
x2
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
This building should be erected by
two adults
For ease of assembly, it is advisable to
pilot drill all screw holes and ensure
all screw heads are countersunk.
CAUTION
Every eort has been made during the
manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces
of the timber. You are strongly advised
to wear gloves when working with or
handling rough sawn timer.
BEFORE YOU START 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) including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, wood saw, step
ladder and drill with 2mm bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
-Not suitable for children under 36 months.
-Please retain product label and instructions for future reference.
-This product has been designed to be permanently xed into the ground and
not present a hazard.
-Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. -We
recommend that this product is situated at least two meters away from any
structure or obstruction, including but not limited to, fencing, garages,
houses, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires.
-We highly recommend that this product is not installed on a hard surface
such as concrete, or asphalt.
-To ensure the longevity regarding the colour of any plastic objects attached
to this product we suggest, such items are positioned away from constant
direct sunlight.
-Any modications that are made to this product i.e. Adding another unit
should be carried out according to the manufactures instructions.
-This product is delivered pressure treated with a water based treated.
Maintenance
Maintenance should be carried out at regular intervals. If checks are not carried out the product could overturn or otherwise
become a hazard. Check at the beginning of each season and at regular intervals. Access all the nuts, bolts and screws for
tightness, tighten when required. Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges, replace any defective parts in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Sun
To ensure the longevity regarding the colour of any plastic objects attached to this product we suggest, such items are
positioned away from constant direct sunlight.
WARNING: Only for domestic use
Not suitable for children under 36 month
To be used under direct supervision of an adult
This product has been tested to BS EN 71 standard however, we cannot accept responsibility
for your safety whilst erecting or using this product if these instructions have not been
followed.
Mercia Garden Products Limited, Sutton On Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
The Woodland Trust is a charity
register in England and Wales (No.
294344) and in Scotland (No.
SCO38885).
Small Skirting - 899mm x 27mm x 144mm QTY 3
Fixing Kit
Base QTY 2
Long Post - 2430mm x 75mmx 75mm QTY 2
2
1
Roof
QTY 2
456
7
8
9
10
Short Post - 840mm x 75mmx 75mm QTY 3
Long Skirting - 1525mm x 27mm x 144mm QTY 2
Ladder Leg - 1667mm x 44mm x 58mm QTY 2
13
12
11
Medium Skirting - 1450mm x 27mm x 144mm QTY 2
3
Short Rail
QTY 1
Long Rail
QTY 1
Filler Rail
QTY 2
Long Rail Cropped
QTY 2
MediumPost - 2200mm x 75mmx 75mm QTY 6

Roof Fascia - 1009mm x 27mm x 70mm QTY 4
Over Bar - 889mm x 27mm x 70mm QTY 2
Upright - 840mm x 27mm x 70mm QTY 1
14
15
17
16
Slide
Ladder Step
QTY 4
Roof Triangle
QTY 3
Roof Support QTY 4
Roof Support Strip 28x28x861mm
Roof Support Post 75x75x1000mm QTY 4
Handle
QTY 4
Ground
Stake
QTY 4
Under Support -589mm x 27mm x 70mm QTY 1
24
18
19
26
25
20
21
22
Slide Support 27x70x500mm QTY 1
23
Corner Brace - 375mm x 44mm x 58mm QTY 12
Roof Trim 2474mm x 30mm x 12mm QTY 1
28
Roof Trim 2474mm x 45mm x 12mm QTY 1
29
27
Nail Bag & Ironmongery
Bolted Connections
50mm Screw x 45
80mm Coach Screws x 80
Bolted Connections x 44
When attaching the
bolt and the
connection, ensure
that the connection
itself sits flush with
the face of the
timber that you
have fixed it to.This
is shown in the
diagram to the left.
Timber
Connection
Bolt
60mm Screw x 66
100mm Screw x 24
30mm Screw x 6

1430
300
Erect the play equiptment on a
firm and level base,ensure
base has suitable drainage
free from areas where
standing water can collect.
(See front page on base
requirements).
Step 1
8 x 80 mm Coach Screws
8 x Bolted Connections
Place 2 Medium Posts flat on the
ground,parallel to each other.
Attach the Medium Skirting to the
ends flush with the bottom and
sides of the Posts using Bolted
Connections per Skirting board.
Attach one of the long cropped
rails to the posts as shown in the
diagram, 1430mm from the bottom
of the Post,using 8 x 80 Coach
Screws per Rail.
Do this twice but make the other
assembly the opposite way round.
11
4
10
WHEN FIXING BOLTED CONNECTIONS
ENSURE THE END FITS FLUSH INTO
THE TIMBER.
Opposite side
Flip the assembly over and place
the base between the Posts as
show in the diagram.The Base
should be fitted 27mm behind
the outside of one of the posts
and flush with the outside of the
rail. Fix the Base to the Posts
from the outside of the Posts
into the Base.
The edge flush with the base
should be countersunk by
approximatley 20mm,using a
28mm countersinking drill bit.
Then secured using 2 coach
screws.
Step 2
1x Bolted
Connection
8
1
2x Coach
Screw
1 x 100mm screw
With some help,turn the
assembly on its side and slot
the other Rail and Post
assembly in place as shown in
the diagram. Make sure the
Base is flush with the outside
of the rails.
Step 3
Countersunk
20mm
2x Coach
Screw
1x Bolted
Connection
1 x 100mm screw
Attach the Short Skirting to the
assembly as shown in the
diagram. Make sure not to
enter the wood in line with the
bolts in the Long Skirting so
they do not collide.
Attach a longs skirting central
to the posts on the opposing
side.
Step 4
8 x Bolted Connections
7
9

Assemble the Ladder, so the
Ladder Steps are the same
distance apart as shown in the
diagram.The Ladder Legs should
be pushed right up to the grooves
in the Ladder steps, so the ladder
doesn’t rock.
Step 5
8 x 80mm Coach Screws
274mm
327mm
327mm
327mm
307mm
13
23
13
23
23
23
Step 6
1 x 80mm Coach Screw
Stand the main assembly up
and attach the Ladder to the
inside of one of the Posts,the
Ladder end should be flush
with the Base.
Don’t climb the ladder yet as it isn’t
secure.With the aid of a step
ladder attach an Over Bar to the
inside of the Posts,adjacent to the
top of the Rails ladder side using
coach screws.
Attach the Short Post to the other
side of the ladder using a bolted
connection and a 100mm screw
into the Base and the Over Bar. Fix
the ladder to the short post using a
Coach Screw.
Attach an Upright to the space
between the posts using 50mm
screws.
Step 7
16
12
8
2 x Bolted Connections
5 x Coach Screws
4 x 50mm Screws
2 x 100mm Screws
Step 8
8 x 80 mm Coach Screws
4 x Bolted Connections
Place 2 Long posts flat on the
ground,parallel to each other and
1375mm apart. Attach the Long
Skirting to the ends flush with the
bottom and sides of the Posts
using 4 Bolted Connections.
Attach the long rail to the posts
as shown in the diagram,
1430mm from the bottom of the
Post,using 8 Coach Screws.
1430
1375
5
9
10
10

Flip the assembly over and
place the remaining base
between the Posts as show
in the diagram.The Base
should be fitted 27mm
behind the outside of the
posts. Fix the Base to the
Posts from the outside of
the Posts into the Base
using a bolted connection
and a 100mm screw for
each post.
Step 9
2 x Bolted Connections
2 x 100mm Screws
1
Push the assembly in step 9
up against the assembly in
step 7. Once central to the
opposing base, secure
through the framing on the
underside of the bases .
Then attach the posts from
the 1st assembly into the
base from the previous step.
Step 10
4 x Bolted Connections
Assembly 7 Assembly 9
6 x Bolted Connections
2 x 100mm screws
Attach the two remaining
posts to the edges of the
base, 27mm from the
corner. and flush with the
skirting.use 2 bolted
connections to fix the post
to the skirting, 1 bolted
connection and 1 100mm
screw to fix the post to the
base.
Step 11
10
10
Attach the two remaining
small skirtings to the inside
of the posts using bolted
connections.
Step 12
8 x Bolted Connections
7
7

Attach the Short rail to the
inside of two posts as
shown in the diagram.
Step 13
8 x 80mm Coach Screws
3
11 x 50mm Screws
Attach the filler rails to the
posts as shown in the
diagram. Use coach screws
when attaching to the long
posts.
Step 14
8 x Coach Screws
8 x 100mm Screws
6
6
Step 15
Step 16
Then fix the roof support
strip to the top of the
Overbar.
15
12
20
17
12
Attach the Over bar to the
posts flush with the top of the
posts with 100mm screws. Fix
two short posts to each post
ensuring it sits flush with the
top of the post fix using
4x100mm screws for each
handle support. Attach the
under support between the
handle supports sitting flush
with the top of the base with
50mm screws.
8x 100mm Screws
Fix each roof support
post with 4 coach
screws onto the long
rail and long cropped
rail at the positions
shown to the right.
16 x 80mm Coach Screws
21
21
21
21

2
14
19
14
14
14
19
2
8 x 50mm Screws
Step 20
Attach both Roof panels to the
assembly in the previous step
as shown and attatch the roof
triangle to the middle framing.
14 x 50mm Screws
Attach the slide support centrally
10cm from the the edge of the
base and fix using 60mm screws
Attach a handle to the inside of
each post at the ladder side,The
bottom of the handles should be
320mm above the base.
Attach a handle to the inside of the
uprights at the slide side (handle
supports) the bottom fixing should
be 100mm above the base.
2 x 60mm screws
8 x 25mm Coach screws
Step 17
Place the Slide centrally
between the Posts and bolt it
into position into the slide
Ensure the slide is pushed
against the base so there is no
gap,before fixing screws.
support.
2 x 80mm Coach Screws
24 24
24
24
Step 18
10cm
22
25
Step 19
Attach the Roof Fascias and the
Roof Triangles as shown in the
diagram.

Step 21
Attach the Roof Supports to
the roof assembly as shown in
the diagram, 350mm away
from the end of the Roof panel
framing.
8 x 50mm Screws
350
18
18
18
18
350
Step 22
With Some help place the Roof
into position on top of the main
assembly, with the Roof
Supports touching each post.
Bolt the Roof in place from the
Fascias into the Posts.
4 x Coach Screws
Dig holes 400mm into the
ground,where the Ground
Anchors will be positioned.
Place the anchor into the
ground and bolt to the inside of
the four outer Posts. Fill the
ground back in making sure the
ground is compact.
Step 23
4 Ground Anchor Bolts
26
After completing assembly,
using a sanding
block/suitable mechanical
sander, sand off any sharp
corners or rough areas of
timber.
26
26
26

We strongly recommend pre drilling
holes before xing screws.
Step 24
Fix two corner braces to each
post using 60mm screws.
Secure through the brace into
the post and through the
skirting into the brace.
64 x 60mm Screws
27
After completing assembly,
using a sanding
block/suitable mechanical
sander, sand off any sharp
corners or rough areas of
timber.
We strongly recommend pre drilling
holes before xing screws.
Step 25
Fix the two roof trims to the top
of the roofs creating a‘V’ shape
to cap the roof and fix in place
with 30mm screws.
6 x 30mm Screws
29
28