Arrow ELPHD64 Use and Care Manual
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1. Install Roof Panel Roof Trim and Install Doors Corner Cap Shed is now complete 11 CONSTRUCTING A BASE No matter which of the options below you choose for a base an ARROW ANCHORING KIT is recommended as an effective method of properly securing your building after assembly is complete OPTION 1 Directly on ground earth Assemble your building directly on level ground grass dirt rock sand etc Allow 1 2 hours for construction OPTION 2 Wood Platform If you decide to build your own base be sure to select the appropriate materials These are the recommended materials for your base e 2 x 4 s 38 mm x 89 mm Pressure Treated Lumber 5 8 15 5 mm 4 x 8 1220 mm x 2440 mm Plywood exterior grade e 10 amp 4 penny Galvanized Nails e Concrete Blocks optional NOTE Pressure Treated Lumber must not be used where it will make contact with your storage building The properties of Pressure Treated Lumber will cause accelerated corrosion If P2. Wall Panel Wall Panel Wall Panel Lay out all Panels in the positions shown below Double check that you have the correct Panel in each location N OTE Use the diagram to the right when attaching Wall Panels I d e Secure the top row to Wall Angles e Secure the middle row to Wall Channels Step 9 Secure the lower row to Floor Frames e Secure the circled holes to the Panel next to it Crimped Rib rib meet the crimped rib should be placed UNDER the uncrimped rib if possible 21 8 Continued You will need for this page ED QTY 72 NOTE ocw Panels lay 4 over Wall Panels place and secure top and bottom of Panels Working one side at a time lift the Panels into Corner Panel D with Sand Screws Place one 1 Sand Bolt and Nut through the 3 center hole of the Panel where Panels overlap as shown Smaller Rib NOTE Place back Wall Panels I 4 as shown Place bolt through center hole where Panels overlap Attach Wall Panels with screws through all holes in top and bottom of Panels 22 You will need for this page ss o hin QTY 32 QTY 2 Rear Wall Channel Install Channels on inside of building Side Wall Channel Screws through all remaining holes in Rear D Install Rear Wall Channel b
3. no children or pets at worksite Keep children and pets away from the worksite Do NOT attempt to assemble your building on a during construction and until the building is windy day The large panels can catch the wind like completely assembled This will help avoid a sail causing them to be whipped around making distractions and any accidents which may occur construction difficult and unsafe Do NOT attempt to assemble your building before don t fc focus weight double checking that you have all the parts indicated on roof on the parts list page 8 as well as all hardware SA page 7 Any building left partially assembled may be seriously damaged by even light winds IMPORTANT NOTE ON ANCHORING e Your building MUST be anchored to prevent wind damage An anchoring kit is not supplied with your NEVER concentrate your weight on the roof of the building and you have many options when it comes to building When using a step ladder make sure that anchoring See anchoring page for more info it is fully open and on even ground before climbing f You must also have a temporary anchoring system in on it place in case you need to take a break from assembly See page 4 for more info 3A ASSEMBLY TIPS amp TOOLS Watch the Weather Closely Be sure the day you choose to install your building is dry and calm Do NOT attempt to assemble your building on a windy day Be careful on we
4. Bolts and Nuts per Door Hinge secure Doors to Door Jambs Door Jamb D Fasten Ramp to Floor Frame using four 4 Sand Screws 36 ANCHORING OPTIONS IMPORTAN T If you have swing doors they must hang and swing level before anchoring building e Anchor your building at this time See below for details on anchoring e If you have purchased a Floor Frame Kit you should install it at this time e Please take a moment to ensure that the building is installed in accordance with these instructions and with all applicable regulations Anchoring Down The Building The entire floor frame MUST be securely anchored once the building is erected Below are recommended ways of anchoring Arrow Anchoring Kit Model No AK4 or 60298 Anchoring into Wood Post Recommended for use with any suggested base Use 1 4 6 mm Wood Screws There are 1 4 6 mm Contains 4 Anchors with Cable Clamps and dia holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring installation instructions Ae a ARROW OVER THE BEAMS AND INTO THE GROUND Arrow Anchoring Kit Model No AK100 or 68383 Anchoring into Concrete Recommended for use with the concrete base 1 For poured concrete slab or footing or patio blocks Contains Corner gussets perimeter clips hardware Use 1 4 x 2 6 mm x 51
5. Owner s Manual ARROW Storage Products amp Assembly Guide INNOVATION UNDER COVER www arrowsheds com sharp edges iges Model No ELPHD64 Gloves must be worn 5 5 at all times to reduce risk of injury z T m Nominal Size Customer Service 1 800 851 1085 or Base 79 3 8 x 49 1 2 assist arrowsheds com Size 201 6 cm x 125 7 cm BUILDING DIMENSIONS tSize rounded off to the nearest foot For proper base construction see page 12 Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Door Approx Storage Roof Edge to Roof Edge Wall to Wall Opening Size Area Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Height 6x4 25 Sq Ft 155 Cu Ft 81 7 8 51 3 8 79 76 5 8 46 3 4 77 13 16 59 1 2 69 1 8mx1 2m 2 3 m 4 4 m3 208 0 cm 130 5cm 200 7 cm 194 6 cm 118 7 cm 197 6 cm 151 1 cm 175 3 cm See Inside for Detailed Safety Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions MUST be followed at all times throughout the construction of your building sharp edges always practice proper tool Care must be taken when handling various pieces Practice caution with the tools being used in the of your building since many contain sharp edges assembly of this building Be especially familiar with Please wear work gloves eye protection and the operation of all power tools long sleeves when assembling or performing any maintenance on your building
6. and an anchoring system should be ready to use FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q How long will it take to assemble the building A Assembly time depends on a variety of factors including roof design tools available DIY skill and the pace at which you work Guidelines for each shed assembly are approximate AFTER completion of the base and assume two or more people working on the assembly Generally you should plan on at least one day working with someone who can assist you again after constructing the base Refer to the clock icons on each product page on the website for specific time estimates Q How do decide where to put my shed A The key to a successful assembly is to make sure the shed will be square and level when built The shed can be assembled directly onto level ground grass or dirt If you have location options choose one that is already flat with good drainage to control moisture If you don t have a flat well drained area you need to prepare the space Level the area using cinder blocks concrete crushed gravel or other sturdy materials Once level with good drainage construct your base Using a carpenter s level make sure your base is level and free of bumps or ridges to provide good support for your building Q What if can t finish my building in one session A If weather conditions change so that it becomes windy or rainy it is recommended that you stop assembly until conditions improve This is fo
7. e Be sure 4 to finish a Panel before moving on to the next NOTE Roof Panel ribs align with rear Wall 4 Panel ribs FASTEN TO REAR WALL ANGLE WITH SCREWS FRONT 33 You will need for this page 5 o QTY 12 5 sents Panel 5 use the diagram to the right while assembling the roof FASTEN TO HEADER WITH SCREWS FASTEN TO ROOF BEAM WITH SCREWS LEAVE HOLES OPEN Roof Panel An Awl may be used to help align holes that are only slightly misaligned Take care not to bend or warp the metal and always practice proper tool safety LEAVE HOLES OPEN NOTE Work one 1 Panel at a time Be sure Pe a ee een FASTEN TO REAR WALL ANGLE WITH SCREWS FRONT 34 You will need for this page o ian QTY 8 QTY 4 Position Roof Trim and secure with eight 8 Meadow Green Screws Do not fasten the last screw on each end Right Roof Trim Cap Left Roof Trim Cap Roof Trim Position and secure each Roof Trim Cap using one 1 Meadow Green Screw as shown 66183R FRONT F 66183L 35 36AB 15 Door Installment You will need for this page 10702 1 Assemblies from step 3 and step 4 e Right Door Assembly 1 e Left Door Assembly 1 D Using three 3 Flat Head
8. e Floor QTY 8 Floor Frame Frame Tareas Do NOT fasten your Floor Frames to your Base at this time You N f F will anchor your building after it is erected Overlap Floor Frames as shown Set Floor Frame with large holes on top at each corner Assemble the four 4 corners of the Floor Frame using two 2 Screws at each corner as shown When diagonal measurements are equal the Frame is square The Floor Frame must be BOTH square AND level or the holes will not line up properly aa NOTE The remainder of the building assembly requires many hours and more than AINEA Ad one person Do not continue beyond this point if you do not have enough time to complete the assembly today A partially assembled building can be severely damaged by light winds 18 You will need for this page EO Use one person to support the Corner while OT N E another secures the Panels Do not leave the Ge Corner unsupported until it is secure beware of Attach the Rear Corner Panels to i the Floor Frame using two 2 Sand Screws for each Panel 10701 2 Assemblies from Step 1 e Front Right Corner Assembly Front Left Corner Assembly Rear Corner Panel Be cautious when maneuvering Attach the Front Corner Assemb
9. e diagram below Carefully remove the Gable Edge Trim once the Panel is in position D Fasten Panel to Gable by placing Sand Bolts through holes 2 3 D Working one 1 Panel at a time secure Right Roof Panel to Header 4 5 and 6 Fasten the holes in order Secure Panel to Roof Beam and Rear Wall Angle by placing one 1 Sand Screw in holes 7 and 8 Repeat for other End Panel An Awl may be used to help align holes that are only slightly misaligned Take care not to bend or warp the metal and always practice proper tool safety FASTEN TO NEXT PANEL LEAVE THESE HOLES OPEN NOTE H Work one 1 Panel at a time Be sure 5 Ba to finish a ne before moving on to 2 ZZ40840 the next lt 80083 p amp i 5 rh Wg FRONT Bolt GABLE LEAVE THESE HOLES OPEN 32 You will need for this page LEAVE HOLES OPEN gt 0 QTY 18 faa Roof Panel Attach Panels 3 and 4 in order given in the diagram on page 31 Use the diagram to the right while assembling the roof HEADER I W FASTEN I ROOF on ll An Awl may be used to help align holes that are only slightly misaligned Take care not to bend or warp the metal and FASTEN TO NEXT PANEL WITH BOLT AND NUT always practice proper tool safety LEAVE HOLES OPEN NOTE Work one 1 Panel at a tim
10. h a thickness of 6 mil between the ground and the building s base is also recommended Q How should measure for my base A Shed dimensions are provided in nominal size Nominal sizes are roof edge measurements rounded to the nearest foot and are not the measurements to use for constructing the shed base So carefully check the exact recommended base size in the specifications for your shed model Q How do align the holes in the wall panels with the holes in the floor frame A Make sure that the shed is level and square with the correct floor frame size and that the corner panels are installed correctly Line up the large hole in the panel with the small holes in the floor frame An awl can be used to help align the holes Q How do align the holes in the roof panels with the holes in the roof beam and side wall angles A Your building must be level and square in order for the holes to align It must be square at both the top and bottom Check that the building is square by measuring diagonally The two diagonal measurements will be equal If your building is out of square carefully rock and push the shed until it is square Also try loosening the roof beams to give more play and flexibility Non alignment can also occur if your building is not level You can raise corners and shim under them to make it level Check that the panels are installed in the proper location The building should not be permanently anchored until t
11. he complete unit is assembled otherwise you will not be able to make adjustments for squareness during assembly Do not attach the bottom of the roof panels to the side wall angles until all the roof panels are up Note If you have to stop assembly for any reason before it is complete do not leave your unfinished construction without first temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights such as patio blocks or sandbags on the floor frame Q How do ensure that the sliding doors on the building will hang level A Make sure that the door track has been correctly installed with the long leg on top and the short leg on the bottom Check that the door slides are straddling the upper and lower legs of the door track assembly putting the door slide only halfway in the track Also the rounded end of the door slide should be at the bottom and the square end at the top Q What kind of customer support is available A Our instruction manuals contain step by step assembly illustrations and guide you from preparation through assembly to care and maintenance of your finished building Each part is marked with a factory number for easy identification In addition our assembly animation located under the Customer Support menu on the website provides helpful tips But if you need to reach someone at Arrow you can contact Arrow Customer Service toll free at 1 800 851 1085 press 1 or via e mail at assist arrowsheds c
12. intain your shed s attractive appearance for years Q How do take care of dents in my shed A Proper selection of shed size including a sufficient door opening width and proper placement of your shed should minimize the possibility of damage If a dent does occur carefully push the dent out from the opposite side If the paint has been scratched or removed touch up the area as soon as you notice it Immediately clean the area with a wire brush or emery paper wash it and apply touch up paint This will minimize rust and maintain your shed s attractive appearance for years Still have questions Visit us online at www arrowsheds com to view lots of helpful tips and information regarding all of our available products You can also contact our Customer Service team at 1 800 851 1085 press 1 or via e mail at assist arrowsheds com Part No HHHH 5 Quantity Needed At the top of each page you will see one or more Part End View Cues like the one to the left These Part Cues are designed to help you quickly identify the parts needed Part Name Part Name for each step Part Numbers Confirm that all hardware and parts are present before attempting to assemble your building For missing or damaged parts contact Customer Service Do not return to store Part Number Custo mer Se rvice 1 Each part has an identifying part number on it 2 Part Numbers are referenced in each step 1 800 851 1085 or 3 Unpainted parts have a stamped in
13. le at a time attach Gables to Side Wall Angles with six 6 Sand Screws per Gable as shown below Gable must fit UNDER Rear Wall Angle at corner 25AB Attach Roof Beam to Gable Brace through top two 2 holes 12 Window Assembly You will need for this page ss 2 Attach Lower Window Header to the Front Header using ten 10 Sand Screws as shown Leave holes 3 5 10 and 12 open at this time Insert Lower Window Header into slot of Gable TOP VIEW Front Hole Front Hole LEAVE HOLES OPEN 27 3 Attach Window Upright Inner Window Upright Outer and Window Support Angle Lower to Lower Window Header using four 4 Long Bolts and Nuts DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS AT THIS TIME 10845 10847 i A 10847 LNB o o 10845 10844 10844 LNB LNB LNB You will need for this page ss QTY 4 l 4 Remove protective film from both sides of Window END VIEW Window 10842 Insert Windows inside Window Header Lower Place between Window Upright Inner and Window Support Angle Lower Front Secure Window Support Angle Lower to Window Header Lower using f
14. lies and placing Panels Once Panels to the Floor Frame using one 1 Sand ear pA iS ee to be Screw on the side of the building and r ie a ee ae to reduce the possibility of wind two 2 Meadow Green Screws on the damage to your building front of the building foreach assembly m T as shown 10701 Front Left Corner Assembly 80057 Front Right Co Assembly I Ill 10716 4r gt MGs Always attach Wall Panels to Floor Frames with Screws MGS as shown Rest Panel on Floor Frame aligning holes in the Panel and Floor Frame 19 You will need for this page SEO Install Rear Wall Angle to Rear Corner Panels using two 2 Sand Screws as shown 10851 q Side Wall Angle Rear Wall Angle Front Header Install the Front Header using four 4 Meadow Green Screws Angle sliding the front end inside of the Front Header and the rear end under the Rear Wall 3 Install both Side Wall Angles to Corner Panels using two 2 Sand Screws per Side Wall Angle as shown Wall Angles must face inside the building Ce 10851 ATTACH FRAMES TO INSIDE OF WALL You will need for this page FASTEN TO WALL ANGLES i FASTEN TO WALL CHANNELS STEP 9 il FASTEN TO FLOOR FRAMES NO HARDWARE NEEDED FOR THIS STEP
15. ly anchor the frame in the corners Use patio blocks or sandbags on top of the floor frame as weights Secure the floor frame to the ground with ground augers or rope the frame in the corners to the ground Q How do control condensation and prevent water from leaking in A To minimize condensation install a continuous unbroken plastic vapor barrier with a thickness of 6 mil between exposed ground surface and the building s base Make sure that all weather stripping and washers are used throughout the assembly process Make sure that the weather stripping tape adheres to the panels when installing it along the main ridge beam Do not stretch it Apply it directly off the roll onto clean panels Ensure that all washers are flush with the panels and do not over tighten screws as this can crack the washers Silicone caulking may be used to create watertight seals at the washers and throughout the building 4 05A Q What kind of base do I use A You can Use an Arrow Base Kit Pour a concrete slab Build a wood deck floor use exterior grade plywood Use patio blocks Build on crushed gravel dirt or grass Arrow provides a base kit accessory that is an option for most building sizes If you are building a wood deck floor an Arrow floor frame kit on top of your deck floor assembles in minutes and provides a floor frame suitable for a 5 8 exterior grade plywood floor not included A continuous unbroken plastic vapor barrier wit
16. me Side Floor Frame Ramp Front Corner Panel Corner Panel Wall Panel Wall Panel Wall Panel Right Door Jamb Left Door Jamb Rear Wall Channel Side Wall Channel Rear Wall Angle Side Wall Angle Front Header Right Gable Left Gable Edge Trim Purple Gable Brace Roof Beam Window Header Lower Window Support Angle Lower Window Upright Inner Window Upright Outer Window Window Support Angle Upper Window Header Upper Right Roof Panel Roof Panel Roof Panel Left Roof Panel Roof Trim Door Door Handle Brace Horizontal Door Brace Diagonal Door Brace Door Stop _ _ _ _ N ee R E ol o A NNN AH NY HK KH NNNMNMNMB gt gt N Naa HM AH HNKM H HS HAH ND F NM KH KB PY N ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW sg Build the Floor Frame Install Corner Panels Side Angles Rear Angles and Door Jambs
17. mm Lag Screws 1 4 masonry drill bit and installation instructions 2 For Anchor Post of Concrete poured after building is erected Use 1 4 x 6 6 mm x 152 mm Lag Screws An Anchor Kit may be purchased online at www arrowsheds com You can also purchase one over the phone by calling 1 800 851 1085 See accessories page for details 37 4A CARE amp MAINTENANCE Exterior Care For a long lasting finish clean and wax the exterior surface We recommend washing with a mild soap solution DO NOT use power washing to clean your shed Using a spray automotive type wax periodically on the exterior is highly recommended if you are in a high humidity or coastal climate region Combustibles and corrosives must be stored in air tight containers designed for chemical and or combustible storage Corrosive chemicals such as fertilizers pesticides and herbicides should be cleaned off the interior and exterior surfaces immediately Rust caused by chemical damage is not covered by the warranty DO NOT STORE POOL CHEMICALS IN YOUR SHED THIS VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY Rust protection precautions may help to stop rust from developing or stop it quickly as soon as it appears e Avoid nicking or scraping the coating surface inside and out e Keep roof base perimeter and door tracks free of debris and leaves which may accumulate and retain moisture These can do double damage since they give off acid as they decay e Touch up scrapes or nick
18. nstruct a wood frame using four planks of 1x4 19 mm x 89 mm lumber 5 Pour in concrete to fill in the hole and the frame giving a total of 4 10 2 cm thick concrete Be sure surface is level Note Finished Slab dimensions with lumber removed Allow 3 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time 12 Left Door Right Door Jamb Jamb NOTE Washers are to be used on painted parts only Ba Washers are not necessary on unpainted parts and there are not enough to use on every screw and bolt Door Jambs using three 3 Meadow Green Bolts and Nuts 1 3 for each Panel Place one 1 Meadow Green Bolt and Nut 4 in center hole of Door Jamb as shown D Attach the Front Corner Panels to the Right and Left 13 13AB Step 1 Front Corners and Door Jamb 14AB Step 2 Door Pre Assembly You will need for this page TS ss QTY 2 QTY 24 Place the ends of Diagonal Door Braces Start assembly by sliding the Door Handle Brace into the middle of the Door and securing with small holes under Horizontal Door Braces as shown Secure all Diagonal Door Horizontal Door Brace Door Panel it with four 4 Sand Screws Then attach the Horizontal Door Braces to each end of Door Braces to center of Door Handle Brace using two 2 Sand Screws on each brace using one 1 Tapping Screw Attach all Once installed attach Adhesive Pad between Diagonal Door Braces under Horizon
19. number and painted assist arrowsheds com parts have a number that is inked on Remove inked on numbers with soap and water after assembly HARDWARE LIST Key Part Part Hardware Views by Key No i em n n 65103 Hex Nut 8 32 65923 33 Small Bolt Sand 8 32 x 3 8 10 mm 65923 32 Small Bolt Meadow Green 8 32 x 3 8 10 mm 65004 33 Small Screw Sand 8AB x 5 16 8 mm 65004 32 Small Screw Meadow Green 8AB x 5 16 8 mm 66783 Flat Head Bolt 8 32 X 1 2 13 mm 65958 32 Long Bolt Meadow Green 8 32 x 7 8 22 mm 66692 Tapping Screw 10ABx1 25 mm 66810 Left Handle 66809 Locking Handle Right 66054 Latch 66609 Hinge 66183L Left Roof Trim Cap 66183R Right Roof Trim Cap 67236 Adhesive Pads 2 per sheet 66684 Top Latch Spring 66808 Bottom Latch Spring 66646 Washer Sheet 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a e AQ RNO FP N Various fasteners are used The fasteners used in each throughout the construction of step are shown actual size at your storage unit In each step the top of each page If you you will see the abbreviations are unsure which fastener to listed below used in the use hold it up to the picture illustrations to help you identify and use the one that matches which fastener to use SB Sand Bolt MGB Meadow Green Bolt SS Sand Screw MGS Meadow Green Screw FB Flat Head Bolt TS Tapping Screw LNB Long Bolt PARTS LIST Front Rear Floor Fra
20. om Have your model number and instruction manual with you when you call 5 06A Q What if the rear wall angle and channels are too large to fit inside of the rear wall panels A Check the dimensions of wall assemblies They should be slightly smaller than the floor frames Lay the assemblies on top of the rear floor frame and pull them up to the top of the wall panels causing the corner panels to stand erect and not lean inward Caution Be careful to not scratch the panels on the way up Q The wide rib always overlaps the crimped rib Is there ever an exception A This sequence is to be followed through the assembly process However this will typically happen once on the rear and once on each side wall vertical wall units only where there will be either two crimped ribs overlapping or two wide ribs overlapping This may give it a tighter fit but it will work Q Can the building be painted A The buildings can be painted with an exterior grade paint designed for use on steel Contact your local paint supplier for recommendations Q heard that rust might be an issue with steel is it A While steel can rust with proper care this should not be an issue For a long lasting finish periodically clean the exterior surface and apply spray on car wax Touch up scratches as soon as you notice them by immediately cleaning the area with a wire brush or emery paper washing it and applying touch up paint This will minimize rust and ma
21. our 4 Sand Screws as shown See diagram below TOP VIEW Front Hole Front Hole ATTACH HOLES WITH SCREWS 29 QTY 4 7 Attach Window Header Upper and Window D Support Angle Upper to window assembly using four 4 Long Bolts and Nuts as LDN shown DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS Secure Window Support Angle Upper to Window Header Upper using four 4 Sand Bolts and Nuts as shown 9 Tighten all Bolts on Header Assembly cs Vie 2S LN n Si A raves Bolts will enter through Window T Bolts will enter th h Wind N 0 f E Header Upper first as shown 30 OTE If Roof Beam holes do not line up with Roof N x Panel holes shift the building from left to right If don t focus weight this does not help your building may not be level NN on roof Shim the corners until holes line up U TADE Measure the building diagonally again to make NO f E sure the building is square The building should be square at the base and at the top This will make roof panels fit better and holes will better align OTE Be sure to carefully follow the Roof Panel Uncrimped Rib N Placement Order Diagram on this page p Whenever a crimped rib and an uncrimped rib meet place the crimped rib UNDER the uncrimped rib FRONT 31 Left Roof Panel Right Roof Panel Assembly by placing one 1 Sand Screw in hole 1 from th
22. r your safety and for protection of the shed panels However do not leave your unfinished construction without first temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights such as patio blocks or sandbags on the floor frame Failure to anchor the building if you leave it while partially assembled could result in irreparable damage or personal injury if the building collapses Note Most instruction manuals provide a warning note at the beginning of the installation step for corner panels stating that the remainder of the building assembly requires multiple hours and more than one person Do not continue beyond this point if you do not have enough time or help to complete the assembly that day A partially assembled building can be severely damaged by even light winds Q Do need to anchor my building A Yes Fully assembled buildings should be anchored using a permanent anchoring system If you need to leave your building before it is completely assembled you will need to temporarily anchor the corners of the shed to your base and place weights such as patio blocks or sandbags on top of the floor frame Q How do temporarily anchor my building before it s fully assembled A An incomplete building must be anchored before breaking for any period of time to prevent possible damage elf the building is on a wood base secure the frame with wood screws in the corners elf the building is on a concrete base temporari
23. ressure Treated Lumber comes in contact with your storage building your warranty will be voided The platform should be level and flat free of bumps ridges etc to provide good support for the building The necessary materials may be obtained from your local lumber yard To construct the base follow instructions and diagram Construct frame using 10 penny galvanized nails Measure 16 24 40 6 cm 61 0 cm sections to construct inside frame see diagram Secure plywood to frame using 4 penny galvanized nails Allow 6 7 hours for construction Note Platform Slab will extend 9 16 1 4 cm beyond OPTION 3 Concrete Slab floor frame on all four sides Seal this 9 16 1 4 cm m i of wood with a roofing cement not included or bevel The slab should be at least 4 10 2 cm thick It must be level this 9 16 1 4 cm of concrete when pouring for good and flat to provide good support for the frame water drainage The following are the recommended materials for your base e 1x 4 s 19 mm x 89 mm will be removed once the concrete cures e Concrete Sheet of 6 mil plastic e We recommend for a proper strength concrete to use a mix of 1 part cement 3 parts pea sized gravel 2 1 2 parts clean sand Prepare the Site Construct a Base 1 Dig a square 6 15 2 cm deep into the ground remove grass 2 Fill up to 4 10 2 cm in the square with gravel and tamp firm 3 Cover gravel with a sheet of 6 mil plastic 4 Co
24. s and any area of visible rust as soon as possible Make sure the surface is free of moisture oils dirt or grime and then apply an even film of high quality touch up paint e Various paint manufacturers provide products for rust treatment and coverage If surface rust does appear on your shed we recommend treating those areas as soon as possible following the paint supplier of your choice instructions e Our customer service department can provide the paint tinting formula for matching the color of your shed We also have touch up paint available for repairing small nicks and scratches Roof Keep the roof clear of leaves and snow Heavy amounts of snow on the roof can damage the building making it unsafe to enter In snow country Roof Strenghtening Kits are available for most Arrow Buildings for added protection against heavy snow accumulation Doors For sliding doors always keep door tracks clear of dirt and other debris that prevents them from sliding easily Lubricate door track annually with furniture polish or silicone spray Keep doors closed and locked to prevent wind damage Fasteners Use all washers supplied to protect against weather infiltration and to protect the metal from being scratched by the screws Regularly check screws bolts nuts etc and retighten as necessary General A plastic sheet vapor barrier placed under the entire floor area may reduce condensation Wash off inked part numbers on coated panel
25. s with soap and water e Silicone caulking may be used for watertight seals throughout the building Please note Manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any consequences due to buildings that are not installed per these instructions or for damage due to weather conditions or acts of God Keep these assembly instructions and owner s manual for future reference 38 ANCHOR KITS Model No AK4 Anchor Kit contains heavy duty steel augers 60 18 m of steel cable and 4 cable clamps No digging or concrete pouring just insert cable under roof over roof beams into augers and twist augers into the ground For buildings larger than 10 x9 3 0 m x 2 6 m use 2 kits om ARROW AI Ne Model No AK100 New concrete anchor system permits anchoring any size Arrow building directly to a concrete slab Each kit contains heavy duty hot dipped galvanized steel corner gussets and perimeter clips which fit over the floor frame and lag bolt into a concrete slab Full assembly instructions and a 1 4 masonry drill bit are included Model No AK600 Earth Anchor Kit anchors any size Arrow building to the ground Each kit contains heavy duty hot dipped galvanized steel corner gussets and 4 earth anchors een tt 1 ul whit ced SPECIAL NOTICE ON DELIVERY If your accessory is shipped via truck line a day time phone number is required to arrange delivery If no one is available to sign for the delivery you may be
26. subject to a re delivery charge assessed by the carrier TOOL HANGING RACK Model No TH100 The perfect tool organizer Twin 25 1 2 64 8 cm steel channels iP plus five heavy duty snap in amA hangers and a small tool holder for i screwdrivers pliers etc Holders slide along channel for fully adjustable spacing Great for garage basement or the back of any door Fits all Arrow storage buildings SHELF UNITS Heavy duty galvanized steel shelf units help organize storage space They easily mount on the wall or sit on the floor Fits all Arrow buildings S Fi Model No S8404 Model No SS900 A e Makes 8 to 12 20 3 30 5 cm Grey color wide shelves in any length 3 shelves e Brackets braces e Holds up to 85 Ibs 38 kg hardware included even weight distribution Lumber is not included Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid wall bracing HOW TO ORDER We recommend that you purchase accessory items from your local storage building dealer whenever possible however because the full line of accessories is not always available from all dealers Arrow is offering them to you on a direct basis Purchase Online at www arrowsheds com Purchase over the phone by calling 1 800 851 1085 Most major credit cards accepted Allow 2 weeks for Delivery
27. t or muddy ground Use Teamwork Two or more people are required to assemble your building One person can hold the parts or panels in place while the other person fastens them together and handles the tools This makes the process of assembling your building faster and safer Tools and Materials Here is a list of some basic tools and materials you will need to assemble your building Decide which method of anchoring and the type of base you will use to make a complete list of the materials you will need Work Gloves Safety Glasses Step Ladder No 2 Phillips Screwdriver Magnetic Tip Preferred Utility Knife or Scissors Pliers Carpenter s Level Tape Measure WHAT YOU NEED Power Drill Cordless Variable Speed Nut Driver or Wrench Square String for squaring the frame Awl to align holes Lumber and or Concrete Hammer and Nails Spade or Shovel Hand Saw or Power Saw How to Select and Prepare Your Building Site Before you start to assemble your building you will want to decide on a good location The best location is a level area with good drainage e Allow enough working space so it is not difficult to move parts into position for assembly Be sure there will be enough space at the entrance for the doors to completely open Also there needs to be enough space outside the building to be able to fasten the panel screws from the outside e Before assembling any parts your base should be constructed
28. tal leg of Door Handle Brace and Door Door Braces using four 4 Sand Screws at each corner as shown Make sure holes in Door Handle Brace are on same side as holes in Door oh TS J f NOTE Large holes of Diagonal I 4 Door Braces go to center 10720 f j Diagonal Door Braces attach from behind Repeat this process for the other Door Fa 3 r i N 0 f E Horizontal Door Brace 14 15AB Step 3 Right Door Assembly Attach Hinges to Door using six 6 Flat Head Bolts Install Locking Handle using two 2 Long Bolts Attach Latch to Locking Handle 4 rere set screw in Latch 15 16AB Step 4 Left Door Assembly Attach Hinges to Door using six 6 Flat Head Bolts Install Locking Handle using two 2 Long Bolts 16 You will need for this page ss Top Latch QTY 8 i Spring Remove two 2 Screws from left side of Door Handle Brace and far left Screw from both top and bottom Horizontal Door Brace Screws will be reused Remove far left Screw from top and bottom Horizontal Door Brace to install Door Stop and Latch Springs Remove Screws to install Door Stop Attach Door Stop and both Top and Bottom Latch Springs to left side of Door using the four 4 previous Screws as well as eight 8 additional Sand Screws 17 You will need for this page ss Front Rear Sid
29. y placing Sand Wall Panels 10854 Install Side Wall Channel by placing D sana Screws through all remaining holes in Side Wall Panels Insert screw where Channels meet where Side and Rear Wall Channels meet 3 Insert a Sand Screw in both rear corners 23 7907 1 7906 1 GOO a ECO QTY 4 Left Gable Right Gable D Install Edge Trim f Gable Brace Edge Trim Edge Trim Plastic Edge Trim MUST cover Gable edge Install Edge Trim to cover Gable Edge BEFORE doing ANY work with Gables Failure to do so could result in injury Install Gable Braces on both Gables using two 2 D Sand Bolts and Nuts per Brace Leg of Brace must face toward large end of Gable as shown Leg of Gable Brace must face toward large end of Gable as shown 24 Step 10 Continued You will need for this page ss i a E Working one 1 Gab
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