Arrow VM108FBHD Instructions / Assembly
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1. front siding 6 board to complete both front sections STEP STEP 3 4 Front Panels Fasten at Corners amp Door Jambs from the Inside Parts Needed For Rear Front Siding 8736 Rear Siding 5 Board 2 5307 Rear Siding 3 Board 2 5306 Rear Siding 6 Board 2 8737 Front Siding 5 Board 2 5291 Front Siding 3 Board 2 2 Fasten Top Center of Last Siding to Stud Fasten Rear Siding to Corner amp Splice Posts From Inside 23 Parts Needed For Step 11 Gable Assemblies 8576 Right Gable 2 8577 Left Gable 2 6635 Roof Beam Bracket 4 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 1 Attach the four roof beam brack ets to the gables using two bolts washers and nuts NOTE Mounting leg of bracket must face toward center of gable 24 6635 Roof Beam Brackets 1 Lift and fasten a right and left gable under angle at corner to the rear wall angel with screws Hint On the rear gable use a bolt and nut at the overlapping rear wall angle Onthe front gable leave out 2 screws closest to center gable leg 2 Join the left and right gables together with a gable brace using a bolt and nut in the second hole from the bottom only 3 Repeat Steps 1 amp 2 for the door track on the front of build2. Each screw and bolt in the roof requires a washer 7574 7571 6 Measure the building diagonally again and make adjustments to make sure the building is square 7743 8 7743 and level This will make the roof panels fit better and holes will _ align 7571 10 7571 8578 4 3 8579 NOTE FRONT If a Roof Beef Up Kit was purchased assemble prior to attaching the roof panels Le 8578 Right Roof Panel 7 1 Locate the roof panels by their numbers Note the sequence and position they are to be installed 2 Position the right roof panel atthe back right corner and fasten to the gable with 6 bolts and nuts and roof beams using 2 screws Do not fasten the lower end of the panel to the side wall angle at this time Hint Attach fasteners in order shown in diagram 27 8578 Right Roof Panel 1 8579 Left Roof Panel 2 S te 1 5 Parts Needed For 7571 Roof Panel 2 p Roof Assembly 7743 Roof Panel 2 c28 8840 Ridge Cap 1 STEP 1 Install a left roof panel at the left 8579 Left Roof Panel Le Weather Stripping 2 rear and right front corner of the roof 7571 Roof Panel Tape Roll Install a right roof panel at the left 7743 Roof Panel front corner of the roof 7571 Roof Panel 8578 Right gl 2 Cut4 short 2 5 1cm strips Roof Pane fee roll of weather strippin
3. because any building left partially assembled may be seriously damaged by light winds Call 1 800 851 1085 Do not attempt to assemble the building on a windy day because the large panels acting as a sail can be whipped about by the wind making construction difficult and unsafe amp 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 In snow country Roof Strengthening Kits are available for most Arrow Buildings for added protection against heavy snow accumulation 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 conde
4. bolts and nuts through wall angle overlaps at he bottom of the panel 3 Attach the right and left side roof trim to the lower end of the roof pan els on each side of the building using screws at each panel overlap NOTE A single screw fastens both trim pieces at the overlap 4 Using your thumb and index fin ger overbend the bottom flange of the side roof trim at the corner inward enough so the right and left roof trim caps fit onto right and left corners 5 Fasten the roof trim caps to the side trim using a screw 6 Fasten the roof panel rib peak cap and ridge cap together using bolts and nuts Fasten the remaining peak cap in the same manner Parts Needed For Panels Ridge Cap Trim Cut Weather Stripping Tape and Fold Under Peak Cap Roof STEP 4 8486 Ridge Cap 1 7571 Roof Panel 2 8485 Left Side Roof Trim 2 8836 Right Side Roof Trim 2 Trim Cap ey Tuck Flange Inward to Fit Inside of Roof Trim Cap 29 3719 Door Handle Brace 2 Step 17 10483 Right and Left Door 2 G30 Door Assembly 10497 Horizontal Door Brace 4 9202 Vertical Door Brace 2 The steps on this page tell how to assemble the right door You will perform exactly the same procedures for the left door Each bolt and screw in the door requires a washer Pro ceed as follows 1 Attach the door handle brace and handle to the door with 1 bolt as shown Don t
5. tighten the bolt yet 2 Swing the door handle brace up to gt the hole in the center of the door and 66382 9 insert a screw Right Door 10483 gt T 86382 3 Hold the vertical door brace against the center of the inside sur face of the door and turn the screw to hold the vertical door brace and door handle brace in place Fasten to door above and below center connection using 2 screws 4 Insert a second bolt in the door handle and tighten both bolts E Ez STEP 5 Puta horizontal door brace onto 5 the top edge and bottom edge and fasten with 7 bolt in the center 6 Attachthe lower door guides and END VIEW bolts as shown SHOWING Horizontal Door Brace 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the left door Parts Needed For Right Door Assembly 1 Step 18 Door Installation amp Adjustment LeftDoor Assembly 1 1 From inside the building put the bottom of the right door assembly on your left when you are inside the building behind door jamb into the frontframe track 2 Position the top of the door so that the holes in the door line up with the holes in the door slides 3 Fasten the door to the door slides using two 10Bx1 2 13mm screws per door slide NOTE The holes in the door slides allow you to adjust the doors Place the door in the middle holes 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the left doo
6. will extend 9 16 1 4 cm beyond floor frame on all four sides Seal this 9 16 1 4 cm of wood witha roofing cement not included or bevel this 9 16 1 4 cm of OPTION 3 Concrete Slab concrete when pouring for good water drainage 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 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 Construct 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 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time Anchoring Anchoring Down The Building It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected Below are recommended ways of anchoring Arrow Anchoring Kit Model No AK4 or 60298 Anchoring into Wood Post Recommended f
7. 40 Tape Measure e String for squaring frame e 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 eAllow 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 base should be constructed and an anchoring system should be ready to use SAFETY FIRST Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your building eCare must be taken when handling various pieces of your building since some contain sharp edges Please wear work gloves eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or performing any maintenance on your build ing 7 A i safety edge Keep children and pets away from worksite to avoid distractions and any accidents which may occur eNever concentrate your total 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 ePractice caution with the tools being used in the assembly of this building Be familiar with the operation of all power tools Do not attempt to assemble the building if parts are missing
8. IONALLY PO THIS PAGE WAS LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Base A09 The Base For Your Building lt OPTION 1 ARROW FLOOR FRAME Order no 109 68385 A Arrow has the best base for your building in this simple kit It keeps stored items above the ground This kit should be used with one of the following A To support a plywood deck B To be filled with sand We recommend the combined use of 1 an ARROW FLOOR FRAME KIT and 2 an ARROW ANCHORING KIT as an effective method of securing the building to the ground 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 2x 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 amp 4 penny Galvanized Nails Concrete Blocks optional 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 lt lt Measure 16 24 40 6 61 0 cm sections to construct 3 1271 f FRONT 0 gt 3 inside frame see diagram DOOR Secure plywood to frame using 4 penny galvanized nails Allow 6 7 hours for construction Note Platform Slab
9. NGING RACK Model No TH100 The perfect tool organizer Twin 25 1 2 64 8 steel channels Y plus five heavy duty snap in Ze ae hangers and a small tool holder for 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 MODELS FB47410 FB5465 FB106 A FB109 A andFB1014 A Asimple new floor frame system made of heavy duty hot dipped galvanized steel Use as base for plywood sand or stone ATTIC KIT WORKBENCH KIT Model No AT101 Heavy duty galvanized steel bars that fit all 10 3 0 wide Arrow buildings They install quickly and easily to help organize space and create more useable space as an attic or workbench Will hold up to 250 Ibs 113 kg evenly distributed Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid wall bracing 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 Sri Model No S8404 e Makes 8 to 12 20 3 30 5 cm wide shelves in any length e Brackets braces hardware included Lumber is not included A Model No SS900 A e Grey color shelves e Holds up to 85 Ibs 38 kg even weight distribution Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid wall bracing PO THIS PAGE WAS LEFT BLANK INTENT
10. Owner s Manual amp Assembly Instructions G01 Model No PM108 A VM108 ARROW World s Leading Maker of Storage Buildings Pe IAA RE ers U fem m S sA S A ry ANTANU APO 220005 ANE UY DIE Missing Parts Questions on Assembly Call 1 800 851 1085 Do not return to dealer they are not equipped to handle your requests 704740910 CAUTION SOME PARTS HAVE SHARP EDGES CARE Storage Area 74Sq Ft 467 Ft MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE VARIOUS PIECES 6 9 m2 13 2 m3 TO AVOID A MISHAP FOR SAFETY SAKE PLEASE READ i SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION WEAR GLOVES BUILDING DIMENSIONS Size rounded off to the nearest foot WHEN HANDLING METAL PARTS Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Door Base Roof Edge to Roof Edge Wall to Wall Opening Size Size Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Height 10 x 8 121 x 92 3 4 123 1 4 951 4 86 118 1 4 90 84 3 4 55 1 2 64 1 2 3 0 2 3 307 3 cm x 235 6 cm 313 1 241 9 218 4 300 4 228 6 215 3 141 0 163 8 BEFORE YOU Owner s Manual Before beginning construction check local building codes regarding footings location and other requirements Study and understand thi
11. ber while reviewing parts list The first few steps show how to join related parts to make larger sub assemblies which will be used later eFamiliarize 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 PLAN AHEAD 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 e Eye Goggles e Work Gloves No 2 Phillips Screwdriver Step Ladder Optional Time Savers Base Preparation With Hardened Magnetic _ Utility Knife Scissors e Wrench Nut Driver Hammer and Nails Note A power screwdriver or vari Pliers Electric Cordless Drill e Spade or Shovel able speed drill with Phillips tip at e S S tachment can speed assembly by e Carpenter s Level qua aw ower Saw as much as
12. f Panel Left Side Roof Trim Ridge Cap Right Gable Left Gable Right Roof Panel Left Roof Panel Side Siding 6 Board Side Siding 5 Board Side Siding 3 Board Rear Siding 5 Board Front Siding 5 Board Roof Beam Right Side Roof Trim Ridge Cap Side Wall Angle Ramp Front Floor Frame Rear Floor Frame Gable Brace Door Jamb Splice Post Right Corner Post Left Corner Post Side Splice Post Siding Stud Right and Left Doors Vertical Door Brace Side Floor Frame Roof Beam Brace 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 8 2 4 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 2 2 4 2 Assembly by Key No 13 Step 1 8934 1 9367 Front Floor Frame 2 8936 Rear Floor Frame 2 9203 Side Floor Frame 4 Parts Needed For Floor Frame Assemblies The front floor frame is made up of three pieces The side floor frames and the rear floor frame are made up of two pieces The holes in these pieces will align when the pieces are positioned with correct amount of overlap The illustrations below show the proper overall length forthe sides rear and front Proceed as follows 1 Place the front floor frames as shown Center the ramp with drain holes facing outside ontop of the two front floor frames Join the frames by inserting eight screws 2 Overlap the side floor frames and the rear floor frames as shown The holes in these pieces will align when the pieces a
13. f stud to floor frame using screws Fasten center to stud with screws Do not fasten flat edge yet 2 Install side siding 3 board as before Note how the slot in bottom edge must overlap flat edge of last siding Fasten both siding panels to stud at this overlap 3 Install side siding 6 board to the top as before Remove and reuse screw in angle to fasten top siding 4 From inside building fasten siding to corner posts using screws 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for oppo site side of building NOTE Be careful to install the correct panel in each position as shown The floor frame must be square and level or holes will not align 6 board 3 board 8583 6 board 5 board Flat Edge STEP Be certain all Siding i overlaps are fastened with a single screw STEP 3 W gt EG Remove and Reuse THIS SCREW MUST FASTEN TAB OF STUD Step 10 1 Slide rear siding 5 board into channel of corner and splice posts fastening to rear frame as shown in previous step 9 2 Install rear siding 3 board and rear siding 6 board to complete each section of rear wall Fasten top center of last siding to rear angle Remove and reuse screw 3 Slide front siding 5 board into channels of corner post and door jamb This siding is fastened from the inside using screws into post and jamb 4 Install front siding 3 board and
14. g tape and put them aside Cover the joint at the STEP peak with weather stripping tape Unroll the tape and press it down over the opening at the ridge as you install each roof panel Do not cut the tape at this time 3 Install 2 narrow and 2 wide roof panels in the sequence and posi ONT 7743 Roof Panel tions shown on previous page Do not fasten the lower end of the panels to the side wall angles at this time 3 Continue weather stripping the ridge Screws To Roof Beam opening Fasten At Fasten At 4 Install the first ridge on the Overlapwith Overlapiwith completed roof section using bolts Bolt Bolt and nuts Fasten roof panel overlaps not used for ridge cap Cover the head of bolt with the 2 5 1 cm piece Screws ae Roof Beam of weather stripping tape Do not fasten the ends of the ridge cap at this time Ae eed STEP oe 4 NOTE Narrow roof panel crimped rib is overlapped by wide rib of adjacent panel where possible NOTE If roof beam holes do not line up with the roof panel holes shift the building from left to right If this does not help your building may not be level Shim the corners until holes line up Step 16 1 Install the second ridge cap over lapping the first ridge cap while in stalling the remaining roof panels Continue weather stripping the ridge 2 Fasten the lower end of the panels to the side wall angles using screws and washers Use
15. ing except for the track supports fasten as shown STEP Parts Needed For Gables Braces Track Supports 6228 Left Gable Assemblies 2 Right Gable Assemblies 2 9009 Gable Brace 2 25 Parts Needed For Beam 1 Single Roof Beam 2 Roof Beam Braces 9204 Roof Beam Brace 2 1 Apply the weather stripping along the mating edge of the left and right gables as shown Cut the weather stripping to length 2 Spread the two halves of the main roof beam and fasten the roof beam to the gable brace of the front gable 3 Fasten the other end of the main roof beam to the gable brace of the rear gable Spread Two Halves Of Roof Beams 4 Fasten the single roof beams small holes on top as shown using bolts and nuts 5 Fasten a roof beam brace to the main roofbeam behind the front gable by placing the tab on the end of the brace betweenthe roof beams Align the tab with the second hole and fasten the brace with a bolt and nut 6 Fasten the lower end of the roof beam brace to the track support with a bolt and nut 7 Fasten a roof beam brace be tween the rear gable and the roof beam at the first hole as shown 26 Parts Needed For Righ t Roof Panel 8578 Right Roof Panel 1 STEP Installing the roof panels is best done 1 with a step ladder Begin installing roof panels at the back right corner of er 1 the building
16. nsation Other Tips e Wash off inked part numbers on coated panels with soap and water Silicone caulking may be used for watertight seals throughout the building Do not store swimming pool chemicals in your building Combustibles and corrosives must be stored in air tight approved containers Keep this Owner s Manual and Assembly Instructions for future reference ROOF STRENGTHENING heavy snow load KITS Extra roof beams and gable braces designed for added protection against heavy snow accumulation Increases the strength of your roof by 50 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 2 6 m use 2 kits 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 masonary 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 TOOL HA
17. oof Beam Assemblies The roof beams join the two gables and supportthe roof panels The main roof beam is made up of four pieces overlapped back to back at the cen ter The left and right roof beam as semblies are made up of two pieces Hint These pieces are force fitted so you may have to press hard to join them together 1 Place the end of one roof beam inside a second roof beam so thatthe six holes in each piece align Make four sets of roof beams by repeating this procedure Do not insert bolts yet 2 Take two of the pressed together roof beams and join them as shown to form the main roof beam assembly Hold the assembly together and fas ten with 14 bolts Build only one Doubled Beam Assembly 3 Fasten the other two pressed together roof beams with eight bolts to make the left and right roof beam assemblies 4 Double check the length of each and set these pieces aside for later use Build two Single Beam Assemblies 16 Roof Beam 91 7 8 233 4 Build one Doubled Main Roof Beam Assembly for Peak in Roof 91 7 8 233 4 cm 91 7 8 233 4 Parts Needed For 6403 Door Track Splice 1 Step 4 Door Track Assembly 9366 Door Track 2 NOTE Door Track Splice painted part The door track assembly supports the sliding doors and reinforces the front wall Itis made up of three pieces 1 Using the door track splice painted join the door track galvanized
18. or 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 instruction 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 mm Lag Screws 1 4 masonary drill bit and installation instruction 2 For Anchor Post of Concrete poured after building is erected Use 1 4 x 6 6 mm x 152 mm Lag Screws 65103 8 32 Hex Nut 149 66045 Handle 2 ZL S 66769 Door Slide 4 Hardware Remove from bag of screws and save for the last step 65900A 10Bx1 2 13 mm Black Screw 8 Packed with Screws 66646 Washer 198 6 sheets of 40 66382 Lower Door Guide 4 65923 8 32x3 8 10 mm Bolt 149 67545 Weather Stripping 1 Lf 66183 Roof Trim Cap 2 right amp 2 left 65004 8Ax5 16 8 Screw 312 SS 67468 Peak Cap 2 Arrow Logo 6228 Track Support 2 Parts List Door Handle Brace Front Siding 6 Board Front Siding 3 Board Rear Siding 6 Board Rear Siding 3 Board Rear Wall Angle Horizontal Door Brace Door Track Splice Door Track Roof Beam Bracket Roof Panel Roo
19. pieces end to end as shown 2 Insert four screws from the under side only LongLeg 1 Hint The holes in the top side of the el door track assembly are forfastening the gable to the top of the front wall in a later step 9 Su Short Leg on Bottom 3 Position door slides onto the legs from the end of door track assembly as shown in the end view 4 Set this piece aside for later use END VIEW 118 1 8 300 0 cm 17 1 Assemble the four corners of the floor frame using two screws at each corner as shown At the front corners fasten bolts through from the bottom with nuts on top 2 Measure the floor frame diago nally When the diagonal measure ments are equal the floor frame is square NOTE If using a wood platform or concrete slab do not fasten the floor frames to your base at this time You will anchor the building after it is erected Parts Needed For Floor Frame The floor frame must be square and level or holes will not align Front Floor Assembly 1 Side Floor Assembly 2 Rear Floor Assembly 1 When Diagonal Measurements are Equal the Floor Frame is Square The remainder of the building assembly requires many hours and more than one person Do not continue beyond this point if you do not have enough time to com plete the assembly today A partially assembled building can be severely damaged by light winds The top f
20. plice post at the center of the rear wall and fasten using bolts and nuts into rear wall angle and screws into rear floor frame Hint Measure or count holes to de termine if post is centered on rear 2 Fasten side splice posts to the sides of building in the same manner Angled end of posts must be on top 3 Fasten the top of the door jambs to the door track with 2 screws Do the same for the bottom into frame Notched edge faces toward center of building NOTCHED EDGE MUST FACE CENTER Washer 20 Step 8 Parts Needed For Studs 9199 Siding Stud 6 The studs provide a surface for at taching the siding panels 1 Following dimensions measuring from the ends of angles place astud between each corner and splice post Position stud inside top angle and fasten with a screw 2 Rest bottom tab large hole out side floor frame Do not fasten tab at this time Repeat procedure for the remaining studs around the building DO NOT FASTEN TAB AT THIS TIME LARGE HOLE 21 Step 9 Parts Needed For Side 8584 Side Siding 5 Board 4 8585 Side Siding 3 Board 4 Siding 8583 Side Siding 6 Board 4 Each screw in the wall requires a washer CORRECT INCORRECT 1 Slide side siding 5 board into channels of corner and splice posts flat edge upward bottom edge down resting on floor frame Always follow this pattern Fasten bottom edge and tab o
21. r Gable Horizontal Door Brace Door Track Door Slide Front Floor Frame Assembly Door Slide 10Bx1 2 13 mm Screw Adjustment Holes Allow Doors to Meet Evenly Along Their Length Right Door Keep this Owner s Manual and Assembly Instructions for future reference 31 108 Anchoring and Floor Frame Anchoring Anchor your building at this time Floor Frame If you have purchased a Floor Frame Kit you need to install it at this time SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST Rusting is a natural oxidizing process that occurs when bare metal is exposed to moisture Problem areas include screw holes unfinished edges or where scrapes and nicks occur in the protective coating through normal assembly handling and use Identifying these natural rusting problem areas and taking some simple rust protection precautions can help to stop rust from developing or stop it quickly as soon as it appears 1 Avoid nicking or scraping the coating surface inside and out 2 Use all the washers supplied In addition to pro tecting against weather infiltration the washers pro tect the metal from being scraped by the screws 3 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 4 Touch up scrapes or nicks and any area of visible rust as soon as possible Make sure the surface is free of mois
22. rame pieces give rigidity to the side walls and provide a surface for attaching the gables which sup port the roof 1 Position right and left corner posts at the corner of the floor frame as shown The angled end of each post must be placed on top of all 4 corners Fasten the corner postto the floor frame with 2 screws Support the corner posts with stakes or other devices until door jambs are attached 2 Fasten the door track assembly holes on top behind the top of the o front corner posts using screws See the figure 3 Fasten the rear wall angle as sembly behind the top of the rear posts using screws 4 Fasten the side wall angle as semblies behind the top of the side posts using screws Side wall angles overlap rear wall angle in corners The floor frame must be square and level or holes will not align Parts Needed For Posts Top Frames 9196 Right Corner Post 2 9197 Left Corner Post 2 Door Track Assembly 1 Rear Wall Angle Assembly 1 Side Wall Angle Assembly 2 Wall Angles Must Face Inside Building 8841 ry 55 SS Long Leg On Top STEP Short Leg on Bottom 19 i 9198 Side Splice Post 2 Splice Post Door Jamb 9194 Door Jamb 2 Parts Needed For pte espe Step 7 STEP The door jambs reinforce the door opening and provide an attractive ANGLED END OF trim The splice post supports the wall 1 Position s
23. re positioned with cor rect amount of overlap See the illus trations below for the proper overall length of the side and rear floor frames Join the frames by inserting four five bolts into each frame set as shown 3 Double check the length of each and set these pieces aside for later use 14 m A 8936 9203 aa ce 91 Frame Assembly 119 3 8 303 2 cm 9367 a SSS an SF OUTSIDE 2 F 9203 Side Floor Frame 91 1 8 231 5 303 2 cm 8936 91 1 8 231 5 91 1 8 231 5 119 3 8 303 2 Front amp Rear 119 3 8 303 2 cm Parts Needed For 5986 Rear Wall Angle 2 Frame Assemblies 8841 Side Wall Angle 4 Step 2 The main frame pieces reinforce the walls These pieces will later be in stalled at the top edge of the side walls and the rear wall Proceed as follows 1 Overlap the rear wall angle pieces as shown in the figure and fasten them together with one bolt and nut in the center hole 2 Make two side wall angles by overlapping the side wall angle pieces as shown Fasten each set together with one bolt and nut in the center hole 3 Double check the length of each and set these pieces aside for later use Rear Wall Angle 118 1 8 300 0 cm Side Wall Angles 89 7 8 228 3 Rear Wall Angle Side Wall Angles 89 7 8 228 3 Step 3 Parts Needed For 10470 Roof Beam 8 R
24. s 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 We recommend the combined use of an Arrow Floor Frame Kit and an Arrow Anchoring Kit as an effective method of securing your building to the ground Available by mail order or at your local dealer or you may construct a base and anchoring system of your choice 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 eAll 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 12 elf you find that a part is missing include the model number of your building and contact Arrow Shed LLC Customer Service Department 1101 North 4th Street Breese Illinois 62230 1 800 851 1085 eSeparate contents of the carton by the part num
25. ture oils dirt or grime and then apply an even film of high quality touch up paint 704740910
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