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10' x 10' 121" x 114 1/2" 123 1/4" 117" 77 7/8" 118 1/4" 111 3/4" 76 5/8" 55 1/2" 65"
3,0 m x 2,8 m 307,3 cm x 290,8 cm 313,1 cm 297,2 cm 197,8 cm 300,4 cm 283,8 cm 194,6 cm 141,0 cm 165,1 cm
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....
XA02
Owner's Manual
Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location
and other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual.
Important information and helpful tips will make your construction easier and more
enjoyable.
Assembly Instructions: Instructions are supplied in this manual and contain all
appropriate information for your building model. Review all instructions before you begin,
and during assembly, follow the step sequence carefully for successful results.
Flooring and Anchoring: Your storage building must be anchored to prevent wind
damage. A base is necessary to construct a square and level building. Anchoring and
base materials are not included with your building. Your assembly instructions provide
information on a few methods commonly used to secure and level a storage building.
Parts and Parts List: Check to be sure that you have all the necessary parts for your
building.
•All part numbers can be found on the parts. All of these numbers (before the -) must agree with the
numbers on the parts list. The parts list is located on page 9.
•If you find that a part is missing, include the model number of your building
and contact the retailer where you purchased your shed.
•Separate contents of the carton by the part number while reviewing parts list. The first few steps
show how to join related parts to make larger sub assemblies which will be used later.
•Familiarize yourself with the hardware and fasteners for easier use during construction. These are
packaged within the carton. Note that extra fasteners have been supplied for your convenience.
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PLAN AHEAD....
XA03
Watch the Weather: Be sure the day you select to install your building is dry and calm.
Do not attempt to assemble your building on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground.
Teamwork: Whenever possible, two or more people should work together to assemble
your building. One person can position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the
fasteners and the tools.
Tools and Materials: These are some basic tools and materials you will need for the
construction of your building. Decide which method of anchoring and the type of base you
wish to use in order to form a complete list of the materials you will need.
Required Required
• Eye Goggles • Work Gloves
• No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver • Step Ladder Optional Time-Savers Base Preparation
(With Hardened Magnetic Tip) • Utility Knife / Scissors • Wrench / Nut Driver • Hammer and Nails
Note: A power screwdriver or vari- • Electric / Cordless Drill • Spade or Shovel
• Pliers
able speed drill with Phillips-tip at-
tachment can speed assembly by • Carpenter's Level • Square • Hand Saw / Power Saw
as much as 40%. • Tape Measure • String (for squaring frame) • Lumber and/or Concrete
Selecting and Preparing Your Site: Before assembly, you will want to decide on
a location for your building. The best location is a level area with good drainage.
•Allow enough working space for ease of moving parts into position during assembly. Be sure there
will be enough space at entrance for doors to open fully and enough space around the building to
be able to fasten the panel screws from the outside.
•Before you begin the first steps in assembling your parts, a base should be constructed and
an anchoring system should be ready to use.
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SAFETY FIRST....
XA04
Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your building.
•Care must be taken when handling various •Practice caution with the tools being used in the
pieces of your building since some contain assembly of this building. Be familiar with the
sharp edges. Please wear work gloves, eye operation of all power tools.
protection and long sleeves when assembling
or performing any maintenance on your build-
ing.
safety edge
sharp edge
sharp edge
safety edge
•Keep children and pets away from worksite to •Do not attempt to assemble the building if parts
avoid distractions and any accidents which are missing because any building left partially
may occur. assembled may be seriously damaged by light
winds.
•Never concentrate your total weight on the •Do not attempt to assemble the building on a
roof of the building. When using a step ladder windy day, because the large panels acting as a
make sure that it is fully open and on even "sail", can be whipped about by the wind making
ground before climbing on it. construction difficult and unsafe.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE....
XA05
Finish: For long lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior surface. Touch-
up scratches as soon as you notice them on your unit. Immediately clean the area with
a wire brush; wash it and apply touch-up paint per manufacturer's recommendation.
Roof: Keep roof clear of leaves and snow with long handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy
amounts of snow on roof can damage building making it unsafe to enter.
Doors: Always keep the door tracks clear of dirt and other debris that prevent 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 screws. Regularly check your building for loose
screws, bolts, nuts, etc. and retighten them as necessary.
Moisture: A plastic sheet (vapor barrier) placed under the entire floor area with good
ventilation will reduce condensation.
Other Tips....
• Wash off inked part numbers on coated panels with soap and water.
• Silicone caulking may be used for watertight seals throughout the building.
Keep this Owner's Manual and Assembly Instructions for future reference.
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Base
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If you decide to build your own base, be sure to select the appropriate materials.
These are the recommended materials for your base:
● 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
● 10 & 4 penny Galvanized Nails ● Concrete Blocks (optional)
The platform should be level and flat (free of bumps, ridges etc.) 40, 16
6 c "/24"
to provide good support for the building. The necessary materials m/6
1,0
may be obtained from your local lumber yard. c m
The slab should be at least 4" (10,2 cm) thick. It must be level and flat to provide good support for the frame.
The following are the recommended materials for your base.
● 1 x 4's (19 mm x 89 mm) (will be removed once the concrete cures)
● Concrete ● Sheet of 6 mil plastic
● 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
Allow 3 - 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time.
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Anchoring
XA07
It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected.
Below are recommended ways of anchoring.
1. 2.
1. 2.
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Hardware
XD08
65900A
#10Bx1/2" (13 mm) 65923 65004
65103 Black Screw (8) #8-32x3/8" (10 mm) #8Ax5/16" (8 mm)
#8-32 Hex Nut (157) (Packed with Screws) Bolt (157) Screw (344)
66183
66769 66382 Roof Trim Cap 6228
Door Slide (4) Lower Door Guide (4) (2 right & 2 left) Track Support (2)
5971 67545
Roof Beam Bracket (1) Weather Stripping (1)
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Parts List
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13 7 18
5
18 23 10 6
13 5
23 23 1 5
6 24 3
12 17 23 2
23 4 5 13
4 23 23
24
10 4 4
4 12 10
22 7 23 19
3 2 4
27 17 24
13 19
22 14 1
16 25
14 21 3
26 27
15 10
9 24 4 22
15
29 8 11 4
11
25 8 22 25 21
9 3
28 14 29 26
20 14
25
28
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● 8934 Ramp (1)
● Parts Needed For ● ● 9367 Front Floor Frame (2)
Step 1 Floor Frame Assemblies ● 8936 Rear Floor Frame (2)
● 9299 Side Floor Frame (4)
XD11
11
● 5986 Rear Wall Angle (2)
● Parts Needed For ● ● 9917 Rear Wall Channel (2)
Step 2 Frame Assemblies ● 9923 Side Wall Channel (4)
● 9298 Side Wall Angle (4)
XD12
STEP
Side Wall Angles
5 111 5/8" 283,5 cm
12
● Parts Needed For ● ● 10518 Roof Beam (8)
Step 3 Roof Beam Assemblies
XD13
(30) 10518
10518
3 Fasten the other two pressed-
together roof beams with eight bolts STEP
to make the left and right roof beam
assemblies.
3
10518
113 7/16"
288,1 cm
13
● Parts Needed For ● ● 6403 Door Track Splice (1)
Step 4 Door Track Assembly ● 9366 Door Track (2)
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NOTE:
Door Track Splice (painted part)
(4)
6403
The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
front wall. It is made up of three pieces.
9366
118 1/8"
300,0 cm
(8) (2)
RIGHT
REAR
FR RIGHT
ON
T FRONT
9299
15
● Parts Needed For ● ● 6627 Wall Panel (2)
Step 6 Corners
● 9374 Front Wall Panel (2)
● 6633 Corner Panel (4)
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Narrow
Side
(38) (4) 6633
Wide Side
NOTE
The remainder of the building assembly REAR
requires many hours and more than one
person. Do not continue beyond this point 6633
if you do not have enough time to com-
plete the assembly today. A partially
assembled building can be severely SIDE
SIDE TOP VIEW
damaged by light winds.
Each screw and bolt in the wall
requires a washer. 6633 6633
STEP
1
FRONT
NOTE
Be careful to install the correct #8-32x3/8" Bolt (10 mm)
panel in each position as shown 9374
9374
4 Double-check the part numbers of Panels rest on
frame as shown #8Ax5/16" Screw (8 mm)
the wall panels, before proceeding.
5986
(54) (2)
Wall Angles
Must Face
The main frame pieces give rigidity to Inside 9917
the side walls and provide a surface Building
for attaching the gables which sup-
port the roof.
3 4 FRONT
5 Fasten the door track assembly
(holes on top) across the top of the Long Leg
on Top
front wall panels using screws. See 9366
Opening
the figure. Facing in
Door Track
Assembly
Short Leg
on Bottom
NOTE
The wall channels behind the
front wall panels will be installed
in a later step.
STEP
5
FRON
T
17
● Parts Needed For ●
Step 8 Wall Panels
● 6627 Wall Panel (6)
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STEP
6627 6627
1
(84) (15)
5
18
● Parts Needed For ● ● 9370 Door Jamb (2)
Step 9 Front Channel/Door Jamb ● 9365 Front Wall Channel (2)
XD19
9365
(18) (4)
Screw
Screw
STEP
4
19
● Parts Needed For ● ● 6000 Right Gable (2)
Step 10 Gable Assemblies ● 6001 Left Gable (2)
● 5971 Roof Beam Bracket (4)
XD20
(8)
STEP
Edge Trim
(Plastic Piece) 1
The gables go on top of the front and
rear walls to support the roof beams.
NOTE
The gables are packed nested
together and might be mistaken
as one piece. Carefully separate
them before continuing.
NOTE
Mounting leg of bracket must
face toward center of gable
and holes closest together
FR
must be on top ON
6000
T
Washer
5971
CAUTION: Roof Beam
Brackets
6001
STEP
To avoid mishap on the sharp
edge the edge trim must remain 2
in place on the top edge of the
gable until right and left roof
panels are in place.
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● Parts Needed For ● ● Left Gable Assemblies (2)
Step 11 Gables/Braces
● Right Gable Assemblies (2)
● 6635 Gable Brace (2)
XD21
(20) (5)
STEP
3 Repeat Steps 1 & 2 for the door
track on the front of building, except 1
Gable
for the track supports, fasten as 6635 Gable Brace
shown.
STEP
2
STEP
3
21
● Parts Needed For ● ● Main Roof Beam (1)
Step 12 Roof Beams ● Single Roof Beam (2)
XD22
(12)
STEP
1 Spread the two halves of the main 3
roof beam and fasten the roof beam
to the gable brace of the front gable. Single Roof Beam Assembly
STEP
1
22
● Parts Needed For ●
Step 13 Right Roof Panel
● 6640 Right Roof Panel (1)
XD23
STEP
1
(8) (5)
6641 2 1 6640
Installing the roof panels is best done
with a step ladder. Begin installing
roof panels at the back right corner of 6529 4 3 6529
the building. Each screw and bolt in
the roof requires a washer.
6529 6 5 6529
NOTE
Measure the building diagonally
again and make adjustments to 6640 8 7 6641
make sure the building is square.
This will make the roof panels fit
better, and holes will align. FRONT
NOTE
If a Roof Beef-Up Kit was
STEP STEP STEP
purchased, assemble prior to
2 3 4
attaching the roof panels.
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● Parts Needed For ● ● 6641 Left Roof Panel (1)
Step 14 Roof Assembly ● 6529 Roof Panel (4)
XD24
6641 2 1 6640
(40) (9)
NOTE 1 3
Narrow roof panel rib (with bead
6641 Left Roof Panel
on it) is always overlapped by
wide rib of adjacent panel
Screws To
Roof Beam
NOTE
If roof beam holes do not line up Fasten At
14
Overlap with
with the roof panel holes, shift the Bolt
building from left to right.
If this does not help, your building
Screws To
may not be level. Shim the Roof Beam
corners until holes line up.
Do not fasten
24 at this time
● Parts Needed For ● ● 6869 Ridge Cap (2)
Step 15 Ridge Caps & Panels
● 6641 Left Roof Panel (1)
● 6640 Right Roof Panel (1)
XD25
STEP
1
Peak Cap
(44) (26)
6869
1 Install 1 ridge cap on the com-
pleted roof section using bolts and
nuts. Fasten the roof panel rib, peak
cap and ridge cap together using
bolts and nuts.
Peak Cap
Cut Weather
Stripping and
Fold Under 6641
STEP
3
25
● Parts Needed For ● ● 6015 Side Roof Trim (4)
Step 16 Roof Trim
XD26
(4) (6)
6015
NOTE 6015
A single screw fastens both trim
pieces at the overlap.
6015
Tuck Flange
Inward to Fit
Inside of
STEP STEP
Roof Trim Cap
2 3
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● 3719 Door Handle Brace (2)
● Parts Needed For ● ● 10477 Right and Left Doors (2)
Step 17 Door Assembly ● 10497 Horizontal Door Brace (4)
● 6300 Vertical Door Brace (2)
XD27
66382
1 Attach the door handle brace and
handle to the door with 1 bolt as 66382
shown. Don't tighten the bolt yet. 66382 10477
Right Door 10477
66382
2 Swing the door handle brace up to Left Door
the hole on the center of the door and
insert a screw.
10497
3 Hold the vertical door brace
against the center of the inside sur- STEP
face of the door and turn the screw to
hold the vertical door brace and door
1
3719
handle brace in place. Fasten to
door above and below center 6300 STEP
66045
connection using 2 screws.
STEP 4
4 Insert a second bolt in the door 2
STEP
Door
building) behind door jamb into the
front frame track. STEP STEP
1 2
2 Position the top of the door so that
the holes in the door line up with the
holes in the door slides.
Front Floor Frame Assembly
NOTE
The holes in the door slides allow
you to adjust the doors. Place the
door in the middle holes.
Adjustment Holes #10Bx1/2" (13 mm)
Screw
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the STEP
left door.
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Anchoring
SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST 1. Avoid nicking or scraping the coating surface,
Rusting is a natural oxidizing process that occurs inside and out.
when bare metal is exposed to moisture. Problem
areas include screw holes, unfinished edges, or 2. Use all the washers supplied. In addition to pro-
where scrapes and nicks occur in the protective tecting against weather infiltration, the washers pro-
coating through normal assembly, handling and tect the metal from being scraped by the screws.
use. Identifying these natural rusting problem areas
and taking some simple rust protection precautions 3. Keep roof, base perimeter and door tracks free of
can help to stop rust from developing, or stop it debris and leaves which may accumulate and retain
quickly as soon as it appears. moisture. These can do double damage since they
give off acid as they decay.
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