OLT 6×3 Oscar Storage Shed Instruction Manual

OLT 6×3 Oscar Storage Shed

Product Information

• Product Name: 6×3 Oscar Storage Shed
• Assembly Manual: 6×3 Oscar Shed Assembly Manual (Revision #10 April 28, 2022)
• Manufacturer: Outdoor Living Today
• Contact Information: Toll Free 1-888-658-1658
• Website: www.outdoorlivingtoday.com
• Email: sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before starting assembly, ensure you have identified all the parts included in the package.
2. Ensure you have safety eyewear and gloves on while assembling.
3. Read and follow all operating instructions for any tools used during assembly.
4. Do not perform any saw cutting during assembly.
5. Ensure the shed is built on level ground as per the instruction manual.
6. In high or gusty wind conditions, securely ground the structure.
7. Maintain a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, roof, and parts are tight.
8. Refer to the assembly video for visual instructions. You can find the video on YouTube via this link: Assembly Video.
9. If you don’t have a QR Reader App on your smartphone, install one from your App Store and scan the QR code provided in the manual to access the assembly video.
10. Check the dimensions of the shed (inside and outside) to confirm it fits your requirements.
11. Before purchasing and assembly, check the height and depth of your garbage can to ensure it fits inside the shed.
12. If you encounter a missing or broken piece, contact OutdoorLiving Today Customer Support Line at 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of delivery for free replacement parts.

Foundation Types for 6×3 Oscar

Concrete Foundation:

• The concrete slab must be at least the same size as the assembled floor frame (35 x 70 3/4) or larger.
• A foundation depth of 6 inches is required.
• Approximately 0.6 cubic yards of concrete is needed.
• A concrete slab offers the longest durability and is the easiest surface to build on.

Gravel Foundation with treated stringers:

• Excavate at least 6 inches deep and 6 inches wider than the floor frame on each side.
• Approximately 0.6 cubic yards of gravel is required (around 6 wheelbarrows).
• 5 – 4×4 Pressure Treated Stringers, each measuring 35 inches long, are needed.
• Stringers should be evenly spaced with one at each end of the floor frame.
• This foundation option saves money on materials and is easy to level and work with.

Thank you for purchasing our 6×3 Oscar
Storage Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Please use Safety Eyewear and Gloves while Assembling. Be sure to read and follow all operating instructions for any tools used during assembly. Remember- NO SAW CUTTING IS REQUIRED! Safety Points and Other Considerations Our products are built for use based on proper installation and normal residential use, on level ground. Please follow the instruction manual when building your Oscar and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes.

• Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
• In high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
• Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, roof and parts are tight.
• Although not required, having a helper to assist during a few assembly steps will make the completion of this project more convenient for you.

Assembly Video Instructions

• To view the assembly video, click on the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BapdJOpJoY
• You can also view the assembly video via the QR Reader App on your smart phone.
• If you don’t have a QR Reader App on your smart phone, follow the steps below.
• Go to your App Store and search for a QR Reader App and install.
• Scan QR code to the right, it will direct you to YouTube where you can view the video.

6×3 Oscar Dimensions

• Inside – 32” d x 66 3/4” w x 50” (front) 53” (back)
• Outside with Lid Overhang – 37”d x 72 5/8” w x 55”(front) 58” (back) Important – Inside distance in front between floor and underside of Front Top Plate = 50”
  • Inside depth when Doors are closed to Rear Wall = 32”

Please check your garbage can height and depth to confirm they fit prior to purchasing and assembly.

In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

What to do before my Shed arrives?

Become familiar with this assembly manual and determine if you can complete the project yourself or will require a professional contractor.
One helper is recommended to assist in constructing your Oscar.
It generally takes two people less than a day to assemble a chalet. If you’re hiring a contractor, their rate should be in line with that duration of work.
Clear the construction area and ensure a clear pathway for delivery when the freight company arrives. Remove all debris: roots, grass, rocks, etc.

Excavate the site. Contact your local utilities company to ensure there are no gas or electric lines buried in the area before digging.

Decide on the type of foundation you will be using:

• Concrete slab, or
• 4­6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4×4 stringers.
• You can find the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual.

If doing the assembly yourself, have all the necessary tools ready to go and in working condition. A list of required tools can be found after the parts list.

Foundation Types for 6×3 Oscar

Concrete Slab Foundation:

• Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (35” x 70 3/4”) or larger.
• 6” Deep foundation.
• 0.6 Cubic Yards of concrete required.
• A concrete slab will have the longest durability out of your foundation options.

Once level, a concrete slab is the easiest surface to build on.

Gravel with 4×4 Pressure Treated Stringers:

• Excavate at least 6” deep, and 6” wider than floor frame on each side.
• 0.6 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 6 wheelbarrows.
• 5 – 4×4 Pressure Treated Stringers 35” long required.
• Evenly spaced, with one at each end of floor frame.

Saves money on materials, easy to level and work with.

Gravel with Patio Paver Stones:

• Excavate at least 6” deep, and 6” wider than floor frame on each side.
• 0.6 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 6 wheelbarrows.
• 8 patio pavers (8” x 8” or larger).
• Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists. Patio paver stones are widely available from most landscape stores.

Exploded View and Parts List for 6’x3’ Oscar

Parts Lists

Floor and Walls

• 1 1 – Floor – 35” x 70 3/4” (45 degree angle cut on front edge)
• 2 1 – Right Side Wall – Arched Top – 35” x 52” (front) 53 1/4”(rear)
• 2A 1 – Left Side Wall – Arched Top – 35” x 52” (front) 53 1/4”(rear)
• 3 1 – Rear Wall (Right Side) – 33 3/8” x 52”
• 3A 1 – Rear Wall (Left Side) – 33 3/8” x 52”
• 4 1 – Rear Wall Top Cleat – 1 1/2” x 2” x 66 3/4”
• 5 2 – Rear Wall Cleats – 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 66 3/4”
• 6 1 – Front Top Plate – 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 66 3/4”
• 7 4 – Triangular Top Cleats – 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 5 1/2”

Lid

• 8 1 – Curved Lid – 37” x 72 5/8”

Trim

• 9 2 – Front Door / Corner Trims – 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 52”
• 10 1 – Front Left Side Corner Trim – Angle Cut Top – 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 53”
• 10A 1 – Front Right Side Corner Trim – Angle Cut Top – 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 53”
• 11 1 – Rear Left Side Corner Trim – Angle Cut Top – 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 54 1/4”
• 11A 1 – Rear Right Side Corner Trim – Angle Cut Top – 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 54 1/4”
• 12 3 – Rear Trim – 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 55”

Doors

• 13 2 – Doors – 32 3/4” x 50 1/2”
• 14 1 Door Flange – 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 50 1/2”
• 15 1 Door Stop – 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 4” (12 degree cut on 1 end)

Hardware Packs (3 Clear Plastic Bags R, R1 & R2)

R includes:

• A 2 1/2” Brown Screws (46)
• B Square Drive Bit (1)
• C 3” Brown Screws (9)
• E 2” Black Bolt (Head Only) with Silver Washer and Nut (6)
• F 1” Black Screws (10)
• G 3/4” Black Screws (32)
• H 2” Black Head Screws (16)
• J 1 1/4” Brown Screws (28)
• K 1 1/2” SS Finishing Nails (60)
• R1 includes:
• D Black Strap Hinges (2)
• L Black Door Hinges (4)
• M Black Barrel Bolt (1)
• N Black Door Handles (2)
• O Door Magnet with mounting screws (1)
• P Lid Magnet with mounting screws (2)
• R1 includes:
• I Gas Shocks with mounting hardware (2)

Note: All Trim pieces are graded best face rough. This means the rough side will be exposed when completing these Sections.

Tools Required (Not Provided)

Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)

Before assembling your Oscar, be sure to lay down a foundation for your unit to sit level on.
There are many options such as patio paving stones, a concrete slab or fine crushed gravel.
Make sure the area is level and not elevated with surrounding ground so garbage cans can move easily in and out of your Oscar.

Important –
Make sure foundation is level before moving on to Floor and Wall Sections. Use a level to confirm.

1. Locate Floor (1) and lay down on level foundation. Place floor with angle cut edge to the front. Level floor if required.

2. Identify all Wall Panels;

   • 2 – Side Wall Arched Panels (2 & 2A) Left/Right and
   • 2 – Rear Wall Panels (3 &3A) Left/Right
     If you have space, position walls around floor leaving enough room to work. Make sure walls are correctly orientated. Avoid positioning rear walls upside down. Check orientation with side wall siding to confirm. The thick butt of the siding is down.

3. Lift Side Wall (2) up and orientate so wall framing is flush at rear with floor, wall siding is flush on side with floor. In the front, wall framing will overhang the floor as shown below.

4. Lift up a Rear Wall (3) and orientate the wall as shown above. At the bottom, align wall siding even with outside of the floor. At the top, align wall siding flush with framing of side wall. When correctly aligned, attach wall frames together with 3 – 2 1/2” screws (A). Screw on a slight angle to penetrate the side wall framing best.

5. Position and attach 2nd Rear Wall (3A). Align rear wall frames together and attach with 3 – 2 1/2” screws (A).

6. Lift 2nd Side Wall (2A) up and orientate and attach wall to rear wall framing as per Step 3 and 4.

7. Check for wall/floor alignment (wall siding flush with outside of floor on sides and rear). When satisfied, secure wall framing to floor with 4 – 2 1/2” screws (A) per wall panel.

8. Locate Rear Wall Top Cleat (4). Center rear wall top cleat on top wall framing. Attach with 6 – 2 1/2” screws (A) down into framing. From side walls, locate pre-drilled hole at top rear and attach side wall to top cleat with
   1 – 3” screw per side (C).
   Place both Rear Wall Cleats (5). against wall frames and attach each cleat with 6 – 1 1/4” screws (J) into wall framing. We recommend locating one wall cleat 18” from bottom and the other 18” higher.

9. Place Front Top Plate (6) between side walls at top front. Side walls will be marked for plate alignment on the inside framing. With you helpers holding one end, secure opposite end with 2 – 3” screws (C). Side walls are pre-drilled. Complete both ends.

10. Using 2 – 2 1/2” screws (A), attach 4 Triangular Top Cleats (7) to front top plate and side wall fram-ing. Align flush at top. Note- Top cleats are pre-drilled.

11. With your helper, lift and position the Curved Lid (8) on top of wall framing. Center on walls from front to rear and evenly from side-to-side.

12. Locate both Rear Black Strap Hinges (D). Orientate hinge as shown to right so pre-drilled hole in lid and top hinge hole align. Slide in a 2” Black Bolt with Washer and Nut (E) through hinge hole and lid. From the inside, slide Washer on and tighten Nut snug with 3/8” socket or wrench. Complete both sides.

13. Complete Strap Hinge attachment using 1 – 1” Black Screw (F) and 2 – 3/4” Black Screws (G) on the lid side and 2 – 3/4” Black Screws (F) on the top wall side and 2 – 2” Black Screws (H) on the lower wall side. Complete both sides.
    Note: Some 3/4” Screws may not seem like they are holding much. Hinges come from the manufacturer this way.
    Important: Have your assistant hold Lid open to desired height while Gas Shocks are attached. Never close Lid with only 1 Gas Shock attached. This may cause damage to shock and Lid. Some adjustment to height and depth of bottom of shock may be necessary to achieve optimum Lid opening height. Gas Shock is shipped with piston extended. Piston can only be closed when both Shocks are attached correctly to lid.

14. Have your helper hold lid open high enough to desired height while both Gas Shocks (I) are installed. To establish approximate shock position, center top shock attachment on rear lid cleat. Bottom shock flange will position against wall support. The bottom of the shock can be positioned on the wall support closer to the front or nearer to the back walls depending on what your desired lid height is.

15. Starting at the top, attach the gas shock to the lid cleat with 2 – 1 1/4” screws (J). Pre-drill lid cleat with 1/8” drill bit to prevent wood from splitting, Attach bottom of gas shock to side wall Support with 4 – 1 1/4” screws (J).
    Important: Gas Shocks will be fully extended when initially installing.
    Attach both Gas Shocks before attempting to close Lid.
    Note: All Trim pieces are graded best face rough. Parts 10 & 10A & 11 &11A are unique to each side. The rough side of all the trim will be the exposed face when nailing the pieces to the shed.

16. Close lid and mark the highest point Front Corner Trims (9 & 9A) 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 52” and Front Side Corner Trim (10 & 10A) with angle cut top 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 53” can be located without impeding the lid. Front trim should be positioned even with inside of wall framing. Attach each piece with 6 – 1 1/2” Finishing Nails (K).
    Note: Part 9 will cap Part 10.

17. Position and attach Rear Side Corner Trims (11 & 11A) 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 54 1/4” and Rear Trim (12) 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 55”. Align trims at top of wall panels without impeding the closing of the lid. Attach each piece with 6 – 1 1/2” Finishing Nails (K). Note: Part 12 will cap Part 11.

18. Center Rear Trim (12) 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 53” on rear wall seam and attach with 6 – 1 1/2” Finishing Nails (K). Align to same height and corner rear trims.

19. Locate both Doors (13) and 4 Black T – Hinges (L). Lay Doors on flat ground with door trim recessed to center. Doors are pre-drilled in outside corners to accept 1 – 2” Black Bolt with Nut and Washer. (E)

20. Line up pre-drilled holes in hinge and door and slide bolt through. Tighten bolt using 3/8” socket or wrench. Finish hinge by securing with 2 – 3/4” Black Screws (G). Drill shallow depth pilot holes first to prevent wood from splitting. Complete both doors (4 hinges).

21. Lift up a door and position so there is a 1/8” gap between front door corner trim and outside of door. Position door vertically so top of door aligns with top of front door corner trim. When door is aligned correctly, screw hinge into trim with 3 – 2” Black Screws (H). Use only 1 screw initially per hinge until both door alignments are confirmed. Door Flange (14), attached in Step 22 will cover gap between doors. Drill 1/8” pilot holes for 2” screws to prevent wood from splitting.

22. Locate Door Flange (14) – 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 50 1/2”. Align tight and flush at top against horizontal door trim. Clamp flange to door or lay door on ground and have helper hold Flange in place and then screw together. Attach with 6 – 1” Black Screws (F) evenly spaced on flange.

23. Position and attach Black Barrel Bolt (M) with 6 – 3/4” Black Screws (G). Note how female part of barrel bolt is positioned higher than male. Do a dry run first to position barrel bolt correctly. Important – Drill shallow pilot holes with 1/8” drill bit prior to securing with screws to prevent wood from splitting. Attach 2 Door Handles (N) with 4 – 3/4” Black Screws (G) per handle. Drill shallow pilot holes to prevent wood from splitting.

24. Center Door Stop (15) on underside of front top plate. Orientate door stop with angle cut end facing to the outside and flush with edge of top plate. Attach with 2 – 2 1/2” screws (A).

25. Before securing Door Magnet (O), do a dry run by closing door on door stop and mark spot for magnets. When satisfied with location, secure magnets to door stop and door with hardware found in magnet package.

26. To complete, position and attach both Lid Magnets (P) to top of front top plate and to the underside of the lid. Start by attaching magnet bracket to inside edge of top plate with magnet screws. Close lid and mark location on the underside of the lid. Try using duct tape (sticky side up) on bracket magnet to help with alignment. Attach to lid with magnet screws.

Note; Our Sheds are shipped as an unfinished product. If exposed to the elements, the lumber will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you prefer to keep the lumber looking closer to the original color, we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain. You may also wish to paint your new shed rather than stain it. In both cases we recommend that you consult with a paint and stain dealer in your area for their recommendations.

Congratulations on assembling your 6×3 Oscar Storage Shed!

We hope your experience constructing our 6×3 Oscar has been both positive and rewarding. We value your feedback and would like to hear back from you on how well we are doing in the following areas:

• Customer Service
• On Time Shipping
• Motor Freight Delivery
• Quality of Materials
• Assembly Manual
• Overall Satisfaction.

Please call, write or email us at: Outdoor Living Today

• Canadian Address 9393 287th Street Maple Ridge, British Columbia Canada V2W 1L1
• United States Address P.O. Box 96 Sumas, Washington USA 98295

The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copies retain the copyright and any other proprietary notices contained on the materials. No material may be modified, edited or taken out of context such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions, statements or actions.

• Toll Line: 1.888.658.1658
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