Forest garden SDA68 User manual

8’ x 6’ Shiplap Apex Shed

Fixing Pack (OPA68FP)

This fixing pack is used for several products.

There may be additional fixings.

Not to Scale

Important :

Assembly of this

shed requires a

minimum of two

adults. MUST PRE-DRILL

Issue 0215

FELT

SDA6PE

PLAIN END

SDA8WS

WINDOW PANEL

SDA8PS

PLAIN PANEL

236510708

ROOF BOARD

QTY 2 85014 QTY 1

C D E G I

37282275

2275mm BATTEN QTY 4

FIN20010512DTR

FINIAL

QTY 1

SDA68 PARTS LIST

BRDFL46

FLOOR QTY 2

SDRDT

DOOR QTY 1

SDA6DE

DOOR END

37282365

2365mm BATTEN QTY 2

40121570PARDTR

1570mm CORNER STRIP QTY 4

HKL

Top View

Z’ bracket Qty 8

30mm Screw Qty 19

50mm Screw Qty 26

25mm Screw Qty 27

10mm Felt tacks Qty 100

Ridge Plate

30mm Nail Qty 82

45120675PARDTR

675mm STRIP QTY 1

PCWIN1

WINDOW QTY 2

The windows are packed

together tightly, separate

before assembly.

59121110PAII62DT

1110mm ANGLED BARGE BOARD QTY 4

20121695PDT

20 x 1695mm STRIP QTY 1

84996

675mm PLASTIC STRIP QTY 4

Fix both of the floors together using 2x50mm

screws screwing through the floor bearers as

shown.

Place the panels on top of the completed floor. Make sure that all the panels are

tight and flush before fixing them to each other using 3x50mm screws.

When the panels are secured to each other, make sure they are square and fix

them to the floor using 3x50mm screws for each panel. Make sure the screws are

positioned so that they locate into the bearers underneath.

Fix the 20 x 1695mm strip to the side

of the door frame so that it is tight

with the cladding and flush with the

frame. Use 3 x 30mm screws.

Flush Hinge

Qty 2

Hasp &

Staple

Place the corner strips so that they cover the joins between

the panels. Fix each in place using 3x30mm screws.

40mm Screw Qty 12

25mm Security Screws

Screws Qty 12

REQUIRED TOOLS :

(NOT SUPPLIED)

POZI DRIVE

SCREWDRIVER TAPE MEASURE HAMMER

SHARP KNIFE

FLAT HEAD

SCREWDRIVER

SCISSORS

Place the hinge against the inside of the door frame and position the large section

of the hinge so that it is flush with the inside of the framing as shown. Fix with

25mm screws.

Open the hinge and fix the smaller section to the door framing. Again make sure

that the hinge is flush and that the holes are positioned so that the 25mm screws

locate correctly into the batten.

IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE; READ

CAREFULLY

This building is pre-treated with a factory base coat for

protection during storage and transit. We recommend that

you treat your new building as soon as possible after

assembly using a wood preservative treatment. Apply in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

- This product must be built on a solid level base.

- The roof of this building is not a load bearing structure.

- Timber is a natural material. It will shrink and swell as a

result of varying moisture content.

- Due to the nature of the material the doors may need some

trimming for a neater fit.

- Please keep all plastic bags and small parts away from

children

Technical Helpline: 0333 7777 089 8.30 am and 5.00

pm Monday to Friday.

Please check all parts prior to assembly

Assembly of damaged parts may be deemed to be

acceptance and this may affect the remedies you are entitled

to.

If the product is not constructed in accordance with the

instructions, or is altered in any way (e.g. painted), the

manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.

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Forest Garden Ltd, Unit 288 Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB

Fix the ridge plate from inside the shed so that it bridges the two battens at the

apex together. Fix using 2 x 25mm screws

Biocidal Product Regulation (EU 528/2012) Article 58 Information

This article contains timber treated with Celcure AC-500, incorporating biocidal products to give protection against wood destroying insects & wood rotting fungi.

Contains: Basic copper carbonate (Copper (II) carbonate – Copper (II) hydroxide (1:1)), Boric acid, Benzalkonium chloride.

Wear gloves when handling freshly treated wood. Avoid breathing dust when cutting treated or untreated wood. Dispose of off-cuts responsibly – do not burn.

Nailing through the roof sheet into the battens, position the battens as shown.

1.The 2365mm batten (J) should be flush on all sides.

2.Place a 2275mm batten (K) so that it is offset 45mm on either side and has a 15mm offset on

the long side.

3.Place another 2275mm batten (K) in between, again with a 45mm offset on both sides.

Fix each batten in place using 30mm nails spaced in 300mm intervals.

Place the window from the outside so that the lip sits on the bottom board as shown.

Place the plastic strips around the window so that one side butts up against the

cladding.

Fix the strips and the window in place using 2 x security screws for each strip and

one for the top.

Fix the 675mm strip vertically between the two window sheets so that it overlaps both

sides. Fix this to the framework using 2 x security screws.

Lift the roof sections into place making sure that they are in line with the apex and

the front and back panels of the shed.

Fix the roof in place using 30mm nails spaced in approximately 300mm intervals

(Make sure the nails locate into the framework of the side and end panels)

Unroll the felt and cut it into three equal lengths. Place a section on each eaves so that

there is a 50mm overhang on each edge as shown. Fix this to the roof using felt nails

spaced in 150mm intervals. Cut and fold the corners securing with a single felt nail for

each.

Place the remaining section as shown making sure that the it overlaps the others. Again

secure each sheet in place using felt nails spaced in 150mm intervals.

Place the barge boards against the ends of the building so that they are flush with

the overhang of the roof and in line with the top. Fix each in place using 3x40mm

screws.

Place the finial over the join making sure they are centred. Secure in place using

2x30mm screws.

Staple

Lip

Board

Fix a Z’ bracket to

each end of the

2275mm battens

using a 25mm

screw for each.

K15mm Offset

45mm Offset

pencil line

Attention:

Take care when placing

the screws. These can

not be backed out.

Attention

Take care when

cutting and

trimming the roof

felt.

You may need to

cut the plastic

strips to size using

a pair of scissors

Issue 0215

Maintenance.

We recommend that you treat your shed at the beginning of each season with wood preservative treatment. Apply in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

Regularly check (1) All fixings are secure (2) Roofing felt is free of holes and tears (3) Sand off any rough/sharp edges.

Before fixing the Hasp to the door make sure that it is in line with the framing on the reverse and

is positioned so that it will close over the Staple. Fix this in place using 3 x 25mm screws.

Position the Staple opposite, again making sure that it is in line with the framing behind and fix it

in place using 2 x 25mm screws.

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