Suncast BMS8400 Use and Care Manual
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1. BMS8400 Tool f Blow Molded Resin Storage Shed ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To purchase Suncast replacement parts and learn about other Suncast products visit Easy Bolt Easy Driver www suncast com or call 1 800 846 2345 010210410 or 1 630 879 2050 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS You will need the Quality Control Number shown below to register your product Quality Control Number Assembled exterior dimensions 8 4 1 2 W x 4 3 4 D x 8 7 H 2012 Suncast Corporation Batavia IL 0361206 Before You Begin e Consult your local authorities for any permits required to construct shed Prior to the construction of your shed check with the local building code official to review any required permits or building limitations e A level and sturdy foundation is required before shed construction can begin Site preparation information is available on pages 9 10 A foundation that differs from the suggestions within this manual could prevent proper assembly and may damage parts e Read instructions thoroughly prior to assembly This kit contains parts that can be damaged if assembled incorrectly or in the wrong sequence e Please follow instructions Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly e Check for all parts before you begin assembly Using the provided parts check list on pages 4 8 verify that you have all the parts required to construct your shed model COMPLETE SITE PREPA2. or other caustic cleaners and DO NOT use stiff bristle brushes Failure to perform annual cleaning could result in permanent staining of the plastic This is not a manufacturing defect and is not covered under warranty Assembly Day Tips e Complete site preparation and foundation construction before unpacking parts and beginning assembly e DO NOT attempt to assemble on a day with strong winds e DO NOT attempt to assemble on days when temperature is below 32 degrees e Set aside appropriate amount of time to completely assemble shed e Make sure you have assistance nearby to lift and secure parts in place e Wear light duty work gloves while assembling shed e Once roof is assembled a flashlight may be of use when assembling smaller components inside shed e DO NOT use a torque wrench or hand drill to tighten provided Easy bolts Use 010210410 Easy Bolt Easy Driver tool provided ONLY e Suncast provides extra hardware for small fasteners for customer convenience In some cases there will be extra small fasteners once the assembly is complete 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 Parts BMS8400 Walls and Floors 0800157
3. x2 0670147 Right handle plate M TIER 0480306B Hardware bag SZ o 25 Washer 25 x 1 Pan X5 head screw X7 Hardware shown at actual size Unless otherwise noted Extra hardware provided Not all are used Site Preparation and Platform Construction Materials NOT supplied with BMS8400 Shed Kit Note Site preparation is required for this shed Placing the shed on a constructed foundation is highly recommended Without a constructed foundation settling will probably 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 To prepare your shed site follow the steps below 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 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
4. Shelf x2 gt 6 0800165 SAL 0800171 Left front corner 0B00182 0B00185 0B00166 0B00156 Left floor Right floor Right front corner Rear corner x2 Parts BMS8400 Doors 0 0440690 0800163 0440631 Door window Left door D ring bolt x1 set x1 set 0102086 Door 0440655 Door 0800162 window frame window gasket Right door x2 x1 set Parts BMS8400 Headers O 0B00183 0440691 0440630 Left roof Skylight sealing gasket Vent screen x2 sets x1 set 0 010223107 00440695 Roof Skylight support bracket 0B00161 f Rear header 0280411 Ridge beam 0B00159 Front header 0280372A 0B00184 Right roof Header beam X2 Hardware BMS8400 0440652 0480337 Hardware bag 0480327 Hardware bag Phillips machine screw x6 25 Locking nut Easy bolt easy driver x6 Door hinge x6 0480341 0480336 Hardware bag Hardware bag Ti 75 Sealing screw 625 Truss head screw x3 x125 AA Rubber washer x3 Hardware shown at actual size Unless otherwise noted Extra hardware provided Not all are used Door Handle Kit BMS8400 0440647A Door Handle Kit D 0630891A Left 0630895 Spacer handle plate x2 0630624 Door handle b
5. 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 Anchoring floor panel to concrete slab Anchoring floor panel to wood platform e Secure shed to concrete slab using masonry e Secure shed to wood platform using 1 4 x 2 lag fasteners screws e Dimensions allow for shed to fit within the nearest 1 on each side Site Preparation and Platform Construction continued Materials NOT supplied with BMS8400 Shed Kit Wood platform critical spacing Sub frame spacing e Check all critical spacing measurements a 1 52 x 96 x 3 4 b 2 x 6 x 49 FLE 2 x 6 x 96 d 4 2 x 6 x 15 3 4 10 Door Pre Assembly Parts hardware needed for door pre assembly are shown on pages 5 and 7 Peel film from both sides of window C Remove Place gasket I window C and frame F into door channel protective film from door edges Secure with ten screws X starting at corners
6. 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 13 Shed Assembly Walls continued Push left floor V and right floor W panels together and Align tab on bottom of left front corner E with slot on secure with six screws X left floor V Lower panel into slot and lock in place by Note Refer to pages 9 and 10 to secure floors to sliding panel toward door opening foundation Note Use a rubber mallet to push left front corner E into locked position ers Tip left front corner E outward slightly and bend corner Tip left front corner E back to vertical position and hinge align lower tabs on right side with slots in floor V Note You will hear a snap when tab is fully engaged 14 Shed Assembly Walls continued 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 10 12 until square and flush Side view 15 Repeat Steps 10 13 for rear corner G Secure rear corner panel G with four easy bolts T working from floor to roof DO NOT use torque wrench Use easy bolt easy driver U and hand tighten Easy bolt head will be flu
7. DO NOT Note One side of film will say THIS SIDE OUT Make over tighten screws Repeat for remaining door sure this side faces out when installing window Note The cut portion of gasket I MUST be assembled on bottom of door channel Repeat for right door M At top interior side of left door L attach D ring slide At bottom interior side of left door L attach D ring slide bolt D with four screws X Pa bolt D with four screws X Header Pre Assembly Parts hardware needed for header pre assembly are shown on pages 6 and 7 ID u gt 2 Lay front header J on ground with lettering side facing Place header beam Q into pocket of front header J up Place fiberglass vent screen O into rear opening in Secure with six screws X DO NOT over tighten screws front header J Secure with eight screws X DO NOT over tighten screws Repeat Steps 5 6 for rear header K Note Header beam Q has large holes on one side and small holes on other side The small holes must face header 12 Roof Pre Assembly Parts hardware needed for roof pre assembly are shown on pages 6 and 7 Place skylight gasket M into skylight L Place skylight L onto right roof panel Y Secure from underside with eight screws X Make sure rib on plastic parts is seated fully against gasket on skylight Repeat for remaining roof panel Parts hardware needed for wall assembly are shown on pages 4 and 7
8. RATION AND FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION BEFORE UNPACKING ALL PARTS e Assistance is required during entire assembly e Proper site preparation required e Shed not intended for use in extreme weather conditions e Shed not intended for storage of flammable or caustic chemicals e Store heavy items near the bottom of shed e Shed not intended for use by children e DO NOT stand sit or store items on storage shed roof e Treat carefully in extreme temperatures e Repair or replace broken parts immediately e Suncast is not responsible for damage caused by weather or misuse e At regular intervals inspect your shed to make sure that assembly integrity has been maintained e Periodically check that the location you have chosen to set your shed is still level e This kit contains parts with metal edges Please be careful when handling Shed Safety and Care e Hot items such as recently used grills blowtorches etc must not be stored in the shed e Heavy articles should not be leaned against the walls as this may cause panel distortion and permanent damage Keep roof clear of snow and leaves e The shed walls and roof sections have a textured exterior much like vinyl home siding Over time dust may accumulate in the texture When combined with moisture this could encourage the growth of moss or mold on the shed To maintain the look of your shed we recommend cleaning it each year with mild soap and water DO NOT use bleach ammonia
9. sh when fully seated DO NOT over tighten easy bolts Note You may hear a click when easy bolt has been tightened completely Shed Assembly Walls continued 16 Align tabs on bottom of back panel H with slots along floor V amp W Lower panel into slots and lock in place by sliding panel toward rear corner Note Use a rubber mallet to push back panel H into locked position Secure back panel H with four easy bolts T working from floor to roof DO NOT use torque wrench Use easy bolt easy driver U 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 Shed Assembly Walls continued Hardware Needed Pee Repeat Steps 10 15 and 17 for remaining panels 17 Shed Assembly Headers Parts hardware needed for headers are shown on pages 6 and 7 Place front header J over door opening and fit four protruding support legs into pockets molded in front corners Secure front header using two screws X Place rear header K over back walls and fit four protruding support legs into pockets molded in back walls Secure rear header using eight screws X 18
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