Arrow Storage Products MRD1012 Instructions for use

www.arrowsheds.com

BUILDING DIMENSIONS

10’ x 12’

Nominal Size

Gloves must be worn

at all times to reduce

risk of injury!

Size rounded oﬀ to the nearest foot

* See Inside for Detailed Safety Information.

Owner’s Manual

& Assembly Guide

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715800520

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Base

Size

121” x 143 1/4”

307,3 cm x 363,9 cm

For proper base construction see page 12

Exterior Dimensions

(Roof Edge to Roof Edge)

Width Depth Height

Interior Dimensions

(Wall to Wall)

Width Depth Height

Door

Opening

Width Height

Approx.

Size

Storage

Area

10’ x 12’ 115 Sq. Ft. 686 Cu. Ft. 123 1/4” 145 3/4” 81 3/8” 118 1/4” 140 1/2” 80 1/8” 55 1/2” 60”

3,0 m x 3,7 m 10,7 m219,4 m3313,1 cm 370,2 cm 206,7 cm 300,4 cm 356,9 cm 203,5 cm 141,0 cm 152,4 cm

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AR1012FB C1

Model No. AR1012 C1

LW1012 MRD1012

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

Safety precautions MUST be followed at all times throughout the construction of your building!

Care must be taken when handling various pieces

of your building since many contain sharp edges.

Please wear work gloves, eye protection and

long sleeves when assembling or performing any

maintenance on your building.

Practice caution with the tools being used in the

assembly of this building. Be especially familiar with

the operation of all power tools.

Keep children and pets away from the worksite

during construction and until the building is

completely assembled. This will help avoid

distractions and any accidents which may occur.

NEVER concentrate your weight on the roof of the

building. When using a step ladder make sure that

it is fully open and on even ground before climbing

on it.

Do NOT attempt to assemble your building on a

windy day. The large panels can catch the wind like

a “sail”, causing them to be whipped around making

construction diﬃ cult and unsafe.

Do NOT attempt to assemble your building before

double checking that you have all the parts indicated

in the parts lists (page 8) as well as all hardware

(page 7). Any building left partially assembled may

be seriously damaged by even light winds.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ANCHORING

• Your building MUST be anchored to prevent wind

damage. An anchoring kit is not supplied with your

building and you have many options when it comes to

anchoring. See anchoring page for more info.

• You must also have a temporary anchoring system in

place in case you need to take a break from assembly.

See page 4 for more info.

02A

ASSEMBLY TIPS &TOOLS

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.

• Allow enough working space so it is not diﬃ cult 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.

• Before assembling any parts, your base should be constructed and an anchoring system should be ready to use.

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 wet 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

• 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

WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED TIME SAVERS

BASE PREPARATION TOOLS

03A

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 speciﬁ c time estimates.

Q. How do I 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

ﬂ at, with good drainage to control moisture. If you don’t have a ﬂ at, 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 I can’t ﬁ nish 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 for your safety and for protection of the shed panels. However, do not leave

your unﬁ nished construction without ﬁ rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing

weights, such as patio blocks or sandbags, on the ﬂ oor 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 I 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 ﬂ oor frame.

Note: If you have to stop assembly for any reason before it is complete, do not leave your unﬁ nished construction

without ﬁ rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights, such as patio blocks

or sandbags, on the ﬂ oor frame.

Q. How do I 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.

•If the building is on a wood base, secure the frame with wood screws in the corners

•If the building is on a concrete base, temporarily anchor the frame in the corners

•Use patio blocks or sandbags on top of the ﬂ oor frame as weights

•Secure the ﬂ oor frame to the ground with ground augers or rope the frame in the corners to the ground

04A

Q. What kind of base do I use?

A. You can:

•Use an Arrow Base Kit

•Pour a concrete slab

•Build a wood deck/ﬂ oor (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/ﬂ oor,

an Arrow ﬂ oor frame kit on top of your deck/ﬂ oor assembles in minutes and provides a ﬂ oor frame suitable for a

5/8” exterior-grade plywood ﬂ oor (not included). A continuous unbroken plastic vapor barrier with a thickness of 6

mil. between the ground and the building’s base is also recommended.

Q. How should I 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 speciﬁ cations for your shed model.

Q. How do I align the holes in the wall panels with the holes in the ﬂ oor frame?

A. Make sure that the shed is level and square, with the correct ﬂ oor frame size, and that the corner panels are

installed correctly. Line up the large hole in the panel with the small holes in the ﬂ oor frame. An awl can be used to

help align the holes.

Q. How do I 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 ﬂ exibility. 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 the 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 unﬁ nished construction

without ﬁ rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights, such as patio blocks

or sandbags, on the ﬂ oor frame.

Q. How do I 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 ﬁ nished building. Each part is marked with a factory number for easy

identiﬁ cation. 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 [email protected]. Have your model number and instruction

manual with you when you call.

05A

Q. What if the rear wall angle and channels are too large to ﬁ t inside of the rear wall panels?

A. Check the dimensions of wall assemblies. They should be slightly smaller than the ﬂ oor frames. Lay the

assemblies on top of the rear ﬂ oor 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 ﬁ t, 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. I 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 ﬁ nish, 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 maintain your shed’s attractive appearance for years.

Q. How do I take care of dents in my shed?

A. Proper selection of shed size, including a suﬃ cient 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.

06Aa

At the top of each page you will see one or more Part

Cues like the one to the left. These Part Cues are

designed to help you quickly identify the parts needed

for each step.

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Part No. Quantity Needed

End View

Part Name Part Name

Conﬁ rm 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 Numbers

Part Number

1. Each part has an identifying part number on it.

2. Part Numbers are referenced in each step.

3. Unpainted parts have a stamped in number and painted

parts have a number that is inked on.

Remove inked on numbers with soap and water after assembly.

HARDWARE LIST...

Key Part Part Qty.

No. No. Description List

13 14

Hardware Views by Key No.

11/32 Hex.

#2 Phillips #2 Phillips

07BJa

1 65103 Hex Nut (#8-32) 186

2 65900A Black Screw (#10B x 1/2) (13 mm) 8

3 65923 Bolt (#8-32 x 3/8) (10 mm) 186

4 65004 Screw (#8AB x 5/16) (8 mm) 416

5 66045 Door Handle 2

6 66646 Washer Sheet 12

7 65109 Acorn Nut 4

8 67468 Peak Cap 2

9 66769 Door Slide 4

10 66382 Lower Door Guide 4

11 66183L Left Roof Trim Cap 2

12 66183R Right Roof Trim Cap 2

13 67545 Weather Stripping 1

14 6228 Track Support 2

#2 Phillips

5/16 Hex.

The fasteners used in each step are shown

actual size at the top of each page. If you

are unsure which fastener to use, hold it up

to the picture and use the one that matches.

QTY 18

15 16

15 30028 Nameplate 1

16 66775 Plug 2

PARTS LIST...

Key Part Part Qty.

No. No. Description List Selected End Views by Key No.

16 17

123

08BJa

1 8576 Right Gable 2

2 8577 Left Gable 2

3 10497 Horizontal Door Brace 4

4 7743 Roof Panel 6

5 9086 Right Roof Panel 2

6 9087 Left Roof Panel 2

7 80253 Right and Left Doors 2

8 9369 Door Jamb 2

9 9373 Front Wall Panel 2

10 6515 Wall Panel 10

11 6514 Corner Panel 4

12 3719 Door Handle Brace 2

13 6278 Vertical Door Brace 2

14 6403 Door Track Splice 1

15 6014 Side Roof Trim 2

16 6015 Side Roof Trim 4

17 6868 Ridge Cap 1

18 6869 Ridge Cap 2

19 9366 Door Track 2

20 5986 Rear Wall Angle 2

21 10389 Rear Wall Channel 2

22 9365 Front Wall Channel 2

23 6635 Roof Beam Bracket 4

24 10397 Roof Beam 8

25 10390 Side Wall Channel 4

26 10394 Side Wall Angle 4

27 10392 Side Floor Frame 4

28 8936 Rear Floor Frame 2

29 9367 Front Floor Frame 2

30 9009 Gable Brace 2

31 9204 Roof Beam Brace 2

32 8934 Ramp 1

33 69835 Edge Trim (Green) 4

ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO.

09BJ

Walls

Floor

ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO.

10BJa

Roof

24 24

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