Mercia Garden Pressure Treated Shiplap Mower Store Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Mercia Garden Pressure Treated Shiplap Mower Store

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

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.

TIMBER

As with all natural materials, timber can be aected during various weather conditions. For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels 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 helped. 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.

Once your garden building has been installed it will need to be treated as soon as possible and annually to prevent the timber from deteriorating and to waterproof it. This is required to maintain the anti-rot guarantee.

Dip Treated buildings – Require a preservative treatment to protect against rot and decay and a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress

Pressure Treated buildings – Require a waterproof treatment to prevent water ingress

Log Cabins – Are supplied untreated and require a preservative and waterproong treatment.

BUILDING A 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 level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to diagrams for the base dimensions, The base should be slightly smaller than the external measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run o for water. It is also recommended that the oor be at least 25mm above the surrounding ground level to avoid Coding.

TYPES OF BASE

Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.

Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of children’s products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.

Refer to the instructions pages for you specific product code

Pressure Treated Timber

Pressure treating is a chemical process which helps to protect wood against adverse weather which could lead to rot or insect damage.

The most common chemicals used to pressure treat wood are Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ), Copper Azole (CA), and Micronized Copper Quaternary (MCQ).

Safety: Always wear gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when handling wood. Due to chemicals in pressure treated wood, never burn its sawdust or scraps; instead dispose in a landll.

For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514

Mercia Garden Products Limited,Sutton On Trent,Newark,Nottinghamshire,NG23 6QN

www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk

Overview

Pre Assembly

Remove transportation blocks from the bottom of each panel before beginning assembly. Each Panel should have two blocks.

Step 2

Place oor on a rm and level base, ensure base has suitable drainage free from areas where standing water can collect. (see front page on base requirements).

Step 3

Step 4

Fix Left gable and front panel using same method shown in step 3.

Step 5

Place Roof OSB into possition ensuring it ts equally between the panels. Fix using 30mm Screws as shown in the diagram.

Step 6

Step 7

Use 30mm Screws to x Door Trims to Gable framing.

Step 8

Fix hinges to the doors with 30mm screws ensuring the screws are located into the door framing. Leaving a 2mm gap in between doors and building.

Step 9Fix Fascias to the front and sides of the building using 40mm Screws as shown in the diagram. Pre drill holes before hand to ensure screws go into the framing.