Mercia 02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1 Double Story Garage Wooden Playhouse Instructions

Mercia 02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1 Double Story Garage Wooden Playhouse

Product Information

The product is an 8×6 Double Storey Playhouse. It is designed for domestic use and is not suitable for children under 36 months due to small gaps and danger of falling from heights. The building is recommended to be treated prior to construction. The playhouse should be positioned in a minimum space of 2m away from any structure or obstructions such as fences, garages, houses, overhanging branches, washing lines or electrical wires. It is also recommended that the position of the Playhouse is not in direct sunlight. Activity toys such as swings and slides for towers shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt or any hard surface. The base should be level and built on firm ground to prevent distortion, checking with a spirit level. There are three types of base recommended: Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core, slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand or a wooden base. The product label and instructions should be retained for future reference.

Product Usage

When constructing the playhouse, it is recommended that two adults should be present and children should not assist. To prevent damage during assembly, all screw holes must be pilot drilled and all screw heads must be countersunk. A tape measure should be used to check the dimensions of components. Wood is a natural product that can change post-manufacture, so care must be taken when handling the product and preparing it for use by your child. Any areas of concern in the play areas can be rubbed over with sandpaper to achieve a smoother finish or you can call the customer service department who will arrange replacement panels/parts. Winter months lead to high moisture and expansion, while summer months lead to low moisture and contraction. The playhouse has been dip treated with Aquatan, which is a water-based concentrate that is diluted with water. Aquatan is a decorative finish to colour the wood, which contains boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueous mixture of sodium dioctyl sulphosuccinat and alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.

General Instructions

02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC
8×6 Double Storey Playhouse

WARNING: Only for domestic use Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small gaps and danger of falling from heights.

BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY – Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed in the parts list provided. – When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied) including a Phillips screwdriver, Flathead screwdriver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer, Spirit level and a Drill with 2mm bit. – Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly. – Ensure you have enough time to build the product to ensure the building is water tight.
TIMBER As with all natural materials, timber can be affected during various weather conditions. For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to natural processes. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be helped. It is suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of hot weather and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to prevent discolouration whilst in stock. To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated with a suitable preservative in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure the product is placed on a suitable base. We recommended using a suitable protection for your playhouse. As the product is destined for use by children, a water based treatment for childrens toys is ESSENTIAL.
We also recommend treating the building prior to construction.
POSITIONING YOUR PLAYHOUSE When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed: Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual treatment.
We recommend a minimum space of 2m around a playhouse, away from any structure or obstructions such as fences, garages, houses, overhanging branches, washing lines or electrical wires.
It is recommended that the position of the Playhouse is not in direct sunlight.
Activity toys such as swings and slides for towers shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt or any hard surface.
BUILDING A BASE Ensure the base is level and is built on firm ground, to prevent distortion, checking with a spirit level. Refer to diagrams for the base dimensions. The base should be slightly smaller than the external measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run off for water. It is also recommended that the floor be at least 25mm above the surrounding ground level to avoid flooding.
TYPES OF BASE – Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core. – Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand. – Wooden base.

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WARNING

· ONLY SUITABLE FOR DOMESTIC USE.

!

· TO BE USED UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT.
· THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. ANY MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE
DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

· DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.

· MAX AGE OF 14 YEARS.

· THIS TOY IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

· USE A WATER BASED TREATMENT THAT IS EN71 TESTED

CAUTION
Wood is a natural product and can change post manufacture. So despite every effort being made to ensure the material used are cut and machined to a clean and smooth finish, care must be taken when handling the product and preparing for use by your child.

Any areas of concern, in the play areas, can be rubbed over with sandpaper to achieve a smoother finish. Alternatively, call the customer service department who will be happy to
arrange replacement panels/parts.

x2

All buildings should be erected by atleast two adults.

DO NOT ALLOW

CHILDREN TO ASSIST.

Winter = High Moisture = Expansion Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction

2mm Drill bit 12mm CSK

To prevent damage during assembly, you MUST pilot drill all screw holes and ensure all screw heads are countersunk.

For ease of assembly, you will need a tape measure to check dimensions of components.

Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting this product.

Protim Aquatan T5 (621)

Your building has been dip treated with Aquatan.

Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building has been treated by the correct application of Aquatan solution and then allowed to dry.

Aquatan is a decorative finish to colour the wood, which is applied industrially to timber fence panels and garden buildings.

Aquatan undiluted contains: boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueos mixture of sodium dioctyl sulphosuccinat and alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.

In all instances for assistance with your product, please contact customer care on : 01636 821215 or customerservice@merciagp.co.uk

Mercia Garden Products Limited, Sutton On Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6QN

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Playhouse Options:
Take a look at the different playhouse options below which refers to the product code combinations used to create each playhouse.

Model

Product Codes

8×6 Garage
SI-002-001-0017

02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC (Playhouse) 02DTDP2SFD819X467-V1-PEFC (Garage Door Pack)

8×6 Playhouse
SI-002-001-0082

02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC (Playhouse) 02DTWP2WPP-V1-PEFC (Window Pack)

8×7 Playhouse With Veranda
SI-002-001-0108

02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC (Playhouse) 02DTWP2WPP-V1-PEFC (Window Pack)
02DTOAVP0801-V1-PEFC (Veranda)

8×6 Garage

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8×7 Playhouse With Veranda

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02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC
Look for the symbols and follow the safety guidlines below.

Ensure screw heads

1!

are subflush and sand down any

splinters created.

2!

Ensure the screws are fixed squarely and do

3!

12mm gap surrounding the

not protrude.

door.

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5

6

7

8

9

50kg

50kg per user

Overall Dimensions: Width = 2663mm Depth = 2258mm Height = 2495mm

Base Dimensions: Width = 2350mm Depth = 1753mm

Before assembly please make sure you have a suitable base ready to erect your
building

Garage
02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC 02DTDP2SFD819X467-V1-PEFC

Cottage
02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC 02DTWP2WPP-V1-PEFC

Short Window Panel QTY 1
AI-02S111DW1707X1690-V1

Bunk Floor QTY 1
1257 x 1763mm AI-02BF1257X1763-V1

Roof 1 QTY 1
962 x 2210mm AI-S11MBOHAR962X2210-V1

Roof 2 QTY 2
1912 x 1105mm AI-S11MBOHAR1912X1105-V1

Door QTY 1
AI-02LFD588X1374-V1

10

11

12

MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN

Building Components (02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC)

1

2

3

Floor QTY 2
1175 x 1753mm AI-S11MBF1175X1753-V1

Door Panel QTY 1
AI-02S112GDLFD2360X1577-V1

Plain Panel QTY 1
AI-S11SHPPBNK2360X1577-V1

Window Gable Top QTY 1
AI-S11SHOAWGT2360X802-V1
13

Plain Gable Top QTY 1
AI-S11SHOAGT2360X802-V1
14

Safety Rail QTY 1
AI-02SR1309X628-V1

4
Tall Window Panel QTY 1
AI-S111DW1SW1707X2033-V1

Window QTY 2
AI-FW496X462-V1
15
Ladder Left – 27x95x1365mm QTY 1
PRO2795-1365mm-LEFT
16
Ladder Right – 27x95x1365mm QTY 1
PRO2795-1365mm-RIGHT
17
Ladder Step – 27x58x390mm QTY 3
PRO2758-390mm

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Double Window QTY 2
AI-DFW995X460-V1
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18
Support Block – 27x70x793mm QTY 2
F2770-G-833mm (angled)
19
Roof Support Bar – 27x70x1707mm QTY 1
F2770-1707mm

20
Roof Bearer – 28x28x1707mm QTY 1
FS2828-1707mm
21 Railing Upright – 27x44x1054mm QTY 1
FS2828-1054mm
22
Gable Cover Trim – 12x28x894mm QTY 3
S1228-894mm
23
Cover Trim A – 12x40x1680mm QTY 2
S1240-1680mm
24
Cover Trim B – 12x40x2016mm QTY 2
S1240-2016mm
25
Fascia – 12x95x1960mm QTY 2
SR1295-G-1960mm

26
Fascia – 12x95x1040mm QTY 2
SR1295-G-1040mm

27

30

33

Shed Finial QTY 2
SHED DIAMOND FINIAL
28
Door stop QTY 2
PLY TRIANGLE (PI-04-0002)
29
Black Handle QTY 1
PI-07-0033

Hinge QTY 3
PI-07-0113
31

U Channel QTY 1
PI-07-0013
34

Corner Brackets QTY 4
PI-07-0012
32
Window Block QTY 8
PI-07-0011

10m Green Felt QTY 1
PI-01-0003
35
Door Spacer Strip QTY 4
SR1260-100mm

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Garage Playhouse Garage Door Pack (02DTDPSFD819x467-V1-PEFC)

36
Garage Door QTY 2
AI-02DSFD467X819-V1

37

Black Handle

QTY 2

PI-07-0033

38

Hinge QTY 4

PI-07-0113

39
Door Trim – 12x45x974mm QTY 1
S1245-974mm
40
Door Stop – 12x60x974mm QTY 1
S1260-974mm

Cottage Playhouse Window Pack (02DTWP2WPP-V1-PEFC)

41

42

43

44

Window Box QTY 2
AI-02WB661X92-V1

Window Shutters QTY 2
AI-02WS190X520-V1

Double Window QTY 1
AI-DFW995X460-V1

45

Window Crosses QTY 8

PI-04-0013

Window Panel QTY 1
AI-S11SHPP971X458-V1

46

Window Blocks QTY 2

PI-07-0011

47 Cover Trim – 12x56x448mm QTY 2
S1256-448mm

Nail Bag

70mm Screw x 12 50mm Screw x 98 40mm Screw x 33 30mm Screw x 84

30mm Black Screw x 61 20mm Screw x 52 Felt Tacks x 120

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8 x 7 Playhouse With Veranda
02DTSHOA08066WBF-V1-PEFC 02DTWP2WPP-V1-PEFC 02DTOAVP0801-V1-PEFC
Overall Dimensions: Width = 2663mm Depth = 2258mm Height = 2495mm
Base Dimensions: Width = 2350mm Depth = 2193mm

8×1 Veranda Pack Contents (02DTOAVP0801-V1PEFC)

48

49

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Before assembling remove the transportation blocks from the bottom of each panel. Take care removing the blocks as to not damage the panels. Tap with a flat headed screwdriver and hammer. Dispose of the blocks once removed.
50

Veranda Floor QTY 1
AI-S11STVF2350X423-V1
51
Support Rail A – 27x44x2125mm QTY 1
F2744-G-2145mm (angled)
52 Support Rail B – 27x44x2029mm QTY 1
F2744-G-2049mm (angled)
53 Support Rail C – 27x44x1686mm QTY 1
F2744-G-1706mm (angled)

Veranda Side Rail QTY 2
AI-02SR396X628-V1

Safety Rail QTY 1
AI-02SR1309X628-V1

Nail Bag

60mm Screw x 2 50mm Screw x 8 40mm Screw x 19

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GUARANTEE TODAY

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Step 1

Step 2

Parts needed – 4 & 5 & 10 & 13 & 14 & 32

Parts needed – 2 & 9 & 30 & 35

Pre drill

1!

2!

Fix the Window Blocks (No. 32) to the Windows (No. 13 & No. 14) as shown with

hole

A Lay the Door Panel (No. 2) with the

1x30mm screw.

boards facing up on a flat surface. Place

the door (No. 9) within the door aperture.

Place one Window (No. 13) into the window opening in the Window Gable Top

Position two Door Spacer Strips (No. 35)

(No.10), fix by screwing though the Window Blocks (No. 32) with 2x30mm screws per

within the top gap between the door (No.

A

window block as shown.

9. and the door panel (No. 2). Next posi-

tion two Door Spacer Strips (No. 35) down

Place one Window (No. 13) into the top window opening in the Tall Window Panel

the hinge side between the door (No. 9)

(No.4) and one Double Window (No. 14) into the bottom opening, fix by screwing

and the door panel (No. 2).

though the Window Block (No. 32) with 2x30mm screws per window block as shown.

The 12mm gap is to prevent serious

9

Place one Double Window (No. 14) into the window opening in the Short Window

injury should a childs fingers become

Panel (No.5), fix by screwing though the Window Block (No. 32) with 2x30mm screws

trapped between the door and the door

per window block as shown.

panel.

Pre drill

1!

2!

3!

hole

2
12mm
30

12mm

24x30mm screws.
30mm screw

B Place the Hinges (No. 30) at the
top, middle and bottom of the door (No. 9) and using 7x30mm black screws per hinge, fix the hinge to the door and the door panel.

B 30

21x30mm black screws
32
30mm screw

4

13

5

14

14

10 13
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2

35 35
30

9

35

30

35

30

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Step 3
Parts needed – 1
Place the Floors (No.1) flush to each other ensuring the framing is face up.
Fix the floors together by screwing through the bearers using 8x50mm screws. Alternate fixing poisitons along the length of the floors to avoid screws colliding.
Flip the floors to the correct way up on your firm and level base, ensure base has suitable drainage free from areas where standing water can collect. (See front page on base requirements).
8x50mm screws.
1
50mm screw
1

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

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Step 4
Parts needed – 3 & 5

Place the Plain Panel (No.3) and the

Short Window Panel (No.5) on top of the

floor, ensuring the panels are positioned

centrally on the floor, as shown in the

3

illustration.

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

5

Fix together by screwing through the framing of the Window Panel (No.5) into the framing of the Plain Panel (No.3) using 3x50mm screws.

Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.

3x50mm screws.

50mm screw

Step 5
Parts needed – 4

Position the Tall Window Panel (No. 4)

centrally on top of the floor, as shown

4

in the illustration.

Fix by screwing through the framing of the Tall Window Panel (No.4) into the framing of the Plain Panel (No.3) using 3x50mm screws per corner.

Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.

3x50mm screws

50mm screw

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

3

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Step 6
Parts needed – 6

Place the Bunk Floor (No. 6) onto the

4

horizontal framing of the Plain Panel

3

(No.3) and flush with the horizontal

framing of the Tall Window panel

(No.4).

Fix into position by screwing through

the bunk floor into the panel framing

using 8x70mm screws as shown.

6

8x70mm screws.

70mm screw

Step 7
Parts needed – 2

Position the Door Panel (No. 2) centrally

4

on top of the floor, between the two

window panels (No.4 & No.5). Ensure

the Bunk Floor (No.6) is positioned on

top of the Door Panel framing (No.2).

Fix by screwing through the Window

2

Panel’s framing into the Door Panel

(No.2) using 6x50mm screws.

Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.

6x50mm screws.

50mm screw

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Step 8

Pre drill

1!

hole

2!

Further secure the Bunk Floor (No. 6)

onto the horizontal framing of the

Door Panel (No. 2) as shown.
50kg

Fix into position using 4x70mm screws as shown.

**Please note: The bunk floor will

2

not sit flush if the building is not

sitting square. The building may

need to be adjusted accordingly

before fixing the bunk floor in

place.

4x70mm screws.

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

6

70mm screw

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

5

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Step 9
Parts needed – 10 & 11
Locate the Plain Gable Top (No.11) on top of the Plain Panel (No.3), and the Window Gable Top (No.10) on top of the Door Panel (No.2), ensuring to interlock the bottom board of the gable with the top board of the panel, as shown in the diagram.
10
Secure the Gables (No.10 & 11) to the panels below and the tall window panel by screwing through the framing using 7x50mm screws, as shown in the illustrations.
Ensure to stagger screws to avoid collision.
Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.
14x50mm screws
50mm screw
Gable Top
Panel

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Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

Step 10
Parts needed – 6 & 12

Locate the Safety Rail (No.12) on top

11

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of the bunk floor, ensure the safety

rail is flush to the door panel and

window gable top, as well as the

edge of the bunk, as shown in the

illustration.

Fix in place using 7x50mm screws through the rail into the bunk floor and panel framing.

7x50mm screws

Pre drill

1!

hole

2!
50kg

12

50mm screw

10 11

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Step 11
Parts needed – 18 & 19 & 31
A Line the Support Blocks
(No.18) up with the gable framing at the front and back of the building, as shown, use 5x40mm screws per block to fix.
B Place the Roof Support Bar
(No.19) on top of the support block and fix in position with one Corner Brackets (No.31) per end, using 4x30mm screws per brace.
8x30mm screws 10x40mm screws

30mm screw

40mm screw

A 18

Pre drill

1!

hole

2!
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Step 12
Parts needed – 2200 & 31
Line the Roof bearer (No. 20) up with the framing of the gable tops as shown in the illustration.
Fix the Roof bearer (No.20) into position with two Corner Brackets (No. 31) using 4x30mm per bracket as shown.
Fix into position screws per bracket
8x30mm screws.

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

20

30mm screw
20

31

B 19
31

Step 13
Parts needed – 21
To make the Safety Rail secure, locate the Railing Upright (No.21) so that it is flush to the end of the Safety Rail (No.12) and the Roof Bearer (No.20) .
Fix into position by screwing through the upright into the Safety Rail and the Roof bearer using 3x40mm screws as shown.
3x40mm screws.
40mm screw

Pre drill

1!

2!

20 hole

12 21

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Step 14
Parts needed – 15 & 16 & 17
To assemble the ladder, slot each Ladder Step (No.17) into the grooves of the Left (No. 15) and Right (No.16) Ladder Sides. Fix with 4x50mm screws per step as shown. 12x50mm screws.
50mm screw
Step 15 Locate the assembled ladder flush to the Railing Upright and Back Panel framing. Fix in place with 4x60mm screws, through the ladder into the Floor, Rail and Plain Panel as shown in the diagram. 4x60mm screws.
60mm screw

15 16
17

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

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Step 16
Parts needed – 7
Place Roof Panel 1 (No.7) onto the shorter side of the building, ensuring the roof rests into the gaps of the gable framing and is flush to the back of the building.
Make sure the 21mm overhang on the roof is at the apex of the building.
Secure by screwing through the roof panel (No.7) into the gable below using 6x50mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.
6x50mm screws
7
50mm screw

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

7

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Pre drill

1!

hole

2!
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15 16

Step 17
Parts needed – 8
Place one Roof Panel 2 (No.8) onto the back of the building, ensuring the roof rests into the gaps of the gable framing and is flush to the back of the building.
Make sure the 21mm overhang on the roof is at the apex of the building.
Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.

7

8

Pre drill

1!

hole

2!
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8

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Step 18
Parts needed – 8

Place another Roof Panel 2 (No.8) onto the front of the building, ensuring the roof rests into the gaps of the gable framing. The roof should overhang the front of the building by 300mm.

Make sure the 21mm overhang on the roof is at the apex of the building.

Secure by screwing through the roof

panels (No.8) into the gable below using 8x50mm screws.

8

Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.

8x50mm screws

50mm screw

7

8

Step 19
Parts needed – 33
Once both Roof Panel 2’s (No.8) are fixed to the building, locate a U-channel (No.33) around the central framing where the two roofs meet.
Secure in place using 20mm screws.
Do not secure the building to the Floor until the Roof is fitted.
6x20mm screws

20mm screw

8

8

33

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Pre drill

1!

hole

2!
50kg

Step 20
Once the roof is fitted and the building is square, secure the building to the Floor, using 50mm screws in alignment with the floor joists.
22x50mm Screws

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

50mm screw

b

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

b

bb

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Step 21
Parts needed – 22 & 23 & 24
Fix the Gable Cover Trims (No. 22) to the Window Gable Top (No.10) with 3x30mm screws per Trim.
Fix the Cover Trims A & B (No. 23 & 24) to the corners of the building with 3x30mm screws per trim.
The Trims (No. 22) attached to the front corners of the gable top will need to be cut to fit the angle, as shown in the diagram.
21x30mm screws.

30mm screw

*Cut down trims to fit

22 24

22

23 24

Pre drill

1!

2!

hole

22 22

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23

If you have purchased a `Garage Playhouse’ please continue to step 22a on page 14.
If you have purchased a Cottage Playhouse’ or8×1 Veranda Pack’ please skip to step 22b on page 16.

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Garage Playhouse Garage Door Instructions.
Step 22a
Parts needed – 39
Locate the Door Trim (No.39) flush with the bottom of the cladding in the door gap on the Door Panel, as shown in the illustration. Fix in place using 4x30mm screws. 4x30mm screws.
30mm screw
39

Step 23a
Parts needed – 35 & 36 & 38
Position the first Garage Door (No.36) to the right hand side of the door opening. Using the Door Spacer Strips (No.35) create the 12mm gap between the panel and the door top, bottom and on the hinge side.
The 12mm gap is to prevent serious injury should a childs fingers become trapped between the door and the door panel.
Place the hinges (No.38) at the top and bottom of the garage door (No.36), using 7x30mm black screws per hinge, fix the hinge to the doors and the door panel.
14x30mm black screws.
30mm screw

35

38

35

36

35 38

35

38

12mm

12mm

Pre drill

1!

hole

2!
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Pre drill

1!

hole

2!
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Step 24a
Parts needed – 35 & 36 & 38
Position the second Garage Door (No.36) to the left hand side of the door opening. Using the Door Spacer Strips (No.35) create the 12mm gap between the panel and the door top, bottom, on the hinge side and between the two doors.
The 12mm gap is to prevent serious injury should a childs fingers become trapped between the door and the door panel.
Place the hinges (No.38) at the top and bottom of the garage door (No.36), using 7x30mm black screws per hinge, fix the hinge to the doors and the door panel.
14x30mm black screws. 30mm
screw

38 35

35

35

36

38

35

12mm
38

12mm

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Step 25a
Parts needed – 40

Locate the Door Stop (No.40) flush with the bottom of the framing above the double door opening, as shown in the illustration. Ensure the door stop prevents the doors from opening inwards.

Internal View

Fix in place using x30mm screws.

3x30mm screws.

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Step 26a
Parts needed – 37
Fit a black handle (No. 37) to each of the doors using 4x30mm black screws per handle. 8x30mm black screws.
30mm screw
37 37

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To finish constructing the playhouse, please skip to step 27 on page 18.

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Cottage Playhouse Window Instructions.
Step 22b
Parts needed – 44
Locate the Window Panel (No. 44) into the open slot in the Door Panel (No.2) as shown in the illustration.
Ensure that the bottom piece of cladding on the Window Panel (No. 44) is flush with the bottom of the cladding on the Door Panel (No.2) .
Fix in place by screwing through the framing of the Window Panel (No.44) into the framing of the Door Panel (No.2)
12x50mm screws.
50mm screw
44

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Step 23b
Parts needed – 43 & 46

Fix the Window Blocks (No. 46) to the

2!

Double Window (No.43) as shown with

1x30mm screw.

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50kg Place the Double window (No.43) into the newly created window hole, between the window panel (No. 44) and Door Panel (No. 2). (if you have not yet fixed the window panel in place, please refer to the previous step)

Fix the Double Window (No.43) in place

43

by screwing through the Window Block

(No.46) into the framing with 2x30mm

screws, as shown in the illustration.

44
6x30mm screws.

30mm

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43

46 46

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Step 24b
Parts needed – 45
Position the Window Crosses (No. 45) centrally within the Window frames.
Fix the Window Crosses (No. 45) into position by screwing through the cross into the window framing (Internally) using 4x20mm screws per Window Cross.
32x20mm screws.
45
20mm screw

45 45 45

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Step 25b
Parts needed – 41 & 42
A Locate a Window Box (No.41) below
each front window. Secure in place by screwing from inside the playhouse, through the cladding into the Box, using 4x20mm screws per box.
Do not fit the window box underneath the double window if have purchased the playhouse with veranda.

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41

B Locate 2 Window Shutters (No.42)

around the top window on the Door Panel.

Secure in place by screwing from inside the

playhouse, through the cladding into the

Shutter framing, using 6x30mm screws per

shutter.

41

12x30mm screws. 8x20mm screws.

30mm screw

20mm screw

42
Every effort has been made to reduce

sharp edges but it is recommended

that any points are rounded.

42

B

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If you have purchased a `8×1 Veranda Pack’ please continue from step 26c on page 20.
Continue to step 26b (below) for Cottage construction

Step 26b
Parts needed – 4407
Locate the Cover Trims (No.47) Centrally over where the Window Panel (No.44) and Door Panel (No.2) join. Fix in place using 3x30mm screws per cover trim. 6x30mm screws.
30mm screw
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The following steps are required to finish constructing the Garage and Cottage playhouses

Step 27
Parts needed – 34

Cut the felt (No.34) into four strips of:

2310mm (L) X 1000mm (W) and place on the building in the order shown

34

in the illustration.

Ensure to overlap each piece of felt by 50mm,and leave a 50mm overhang on each side.

Secure with felt tacks at 100mm intervals.

*Please note: The cottage playhouse has been used for illustrative purposes, this step is required for each playhouse.

120x Felt Tacks

Felt tacks

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Step 28
Parts needed – 25 & 26 & 27
Fix the Fascias (No.25 & 26) to the front and back of the building using 3x40mm screws per Fascia.
Fix the Finials (No.27) centrally over the Fascias using 2x40mm screws per finial.
Ensure to trap the felt between the Fascia and the building.
16x40mm Screws
40mm screw

27 26

27

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It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
AFTER TREATMENT: score around protective
cover on glazing and carefuly peel covering back

Step 29
Parts needed – 28 & 29
Fix the Black Handle (No. 29) to the Door using 4x30mm black screws.
Fix the Door Stop (No. 28) to the inside of the Door Panel at the top and bottom using 3x20mm screws as shown per door stop.
4x 30mm black screws. 6x20mm screws.

20mm screw

30mm screw

28

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Playhouse Maintenance:
It is recommended that the following checks and maintenance are carried out at the beginning of each season as well as at regular intervals during the usage season. – Check all nuts /bolts/ screws for tightness and tighten when required. – Check for movement / opening of wood giving rise to protrusion of nail heads and tips. – Check hinges. – Replace defective parts in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. – Check any crossbeams, suspensions and anchors. – If a swing is included; check the swing seat, chains and ropes. IF THESE CHECKS ARE NOT CARRIED OUT THE ACTIVITY TOY COULD BECOME A HAZARD

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8×1 Veranda add on Pack steps:
Step 26c
Parts needed – 48
Place the Veranda Floor (No. 48) on the ground flush to the Door Panel (No.2) as shown in the illustration. Ensure the Veranda Floor (No. 48) sits centrally to the building.
48

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Step 28c
Parts needed – 4407
Locate the Cover Trims (No.47) Centrally over where the Window Panel (No.44) and Door Panel (No.2) join. 2! Using a pencil and a straight edge, mark the excess onto the strip and cut to size.
Fix in place using 3x30mm screws per cover trim.
6x30mm screws.

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*Cut down trims to fit

47 47

Step 27c
Parts needed – 49
Position the Side Rails (No. 49) on top of the Veranda Floor (No.48). Ensure they are flush to the Door Panel (No.2) and the ends of the Veranda Floor (No.48), as shown in the illustration.
Fix in place by screwing through the Side Rails (No. 49) into the Door panel (No.2) using 4x50mm screws per side and into the Veranda floor
(No.48) using 4x40mm screws per 49
side.
4x40mm screws. 4x50mm screws.

40mm

50mm

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screw

49

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2!

Parts needed – 52 & 53

Position Support Rail B (No.52) on top of the Veranda Floor (No.48) and flush to the Left Side Rail (No.49)

Position Support Rail C (No.53) on top of the Veranda Floor (No.48) and flush to the Right Side Rail (No.49)
52
Fix in place by screwing through the Support Rails (No.52 & 53) into the Side Rails (No. 49) and through the roof into the top of the Support Rails using 3x40mm screws per rail.
49
6x40mm screws.

40mm screw
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Step 30c
Parts needed – 50

Position the Safety Rail (No. 50) on top of the Veranda Floor (No.48) on the opposite side to the Door. Ensure the end of the rail with the gap is flush to Support Rail B (No.52), as shown in the illustration.

Fix in place by screwing through Sup-

port Rail B (No. 52) using 2x60mm

screws and into the Veranda floor

(No.48) using 4x40mm screws, stag-

gering screws to avoid collision.

52

Make sure access to the Door is not blocked and that the door can open and close without restrictment.
50
6x40mm screws. 2x60mm screws.

52

50

40mm

60mm

screw

screw

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Step 31c

2!

Parts needed – 51

Position the Support Rail A (No.51) on top of the Veranda Floor (No.48), and flush to the Safety Rail (No.50)

Fix in place by screwing through Support Rail A (No.51) into the Safety Rail (No.50) and through the roof into the top of the Support Rail using 3x40mm screws per rail.

Make sure access to the Door is not blocked and that the door can open and close without restrictment.

3x40mm screws.

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40mm

50

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51

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Step 32c
Parts needed – 41
Locate the remaining Window Box (No.41) onto the the Safety Rail (No.50) of the Veranda.
Secure in place by screwing from inside the playhouse, through the cladding into the Box framing, using 4x50mm screws per box.
4x50mm screws.

50mm screw

Every effort has been made to reduce

sharp edges but it is recommended that

any points are rounded.

41

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Step 33c

Parts needed – 34

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Cut the felt (No.34) into four strips of:

2310mm (L) X 1000mm (W)

and place on the building in the order shown

in the illustration.
34

Ensure to overlap each piece of felt by

50mm,and leave a 50mm overhang on each

side.

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Secure with felt tacks at 100mm intervals.

120x Felt Tacks

Felt tacks

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2

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Step 34c
Parts needed – 25 & 26 & 27
Fix the Fascias (No. 25 & 26) to the front and back of the building using 3x40mm screws per Fascia.
Fix the Finials (No.27) centrally over the Fascias using 2x40mm screws per finial.
Ensure to trap the felt between the Fascia and the building.
16x40mm Screws

26 27

40mm screw

26 27

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It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treatment immediately after the building
has been assembled.
AFTER TREATMENT: score around protective
cover on glazing and carefuly peel covering back

Step 35c
Parts needed – 28 & 29
Fix the Black Handle (No. 29) to the Door using 4x30mm black screws.
Fix the Door Stop (No. 28) to the inside of the Door Panel at the top and bottom using 3x20mm screws as shown per door stop.
4x 30mm black screws. 6x20mm screws.

20mm screw

30mm screw

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Playhouse Maintenance:
It is recommended that the following checks and maintenance are carried out at the beginning of each season as well as at regular intervals during the usage season. – Check all nuts /bolts/ screws for tightness and tighten when required. – Check for movement / opening of wood giving rise to protrusion of nail heads and tips. – Check hinges. – Replace defective parts in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. – Check any crossbeams, suspensions and anchors. – If a swing is included; check the swing seat, chains and ropes. IF THESE CHECKS ARE NOT CARRIED OUT THE ACTIVITY TOY COULD BECOME A HAZARD

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COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.

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