Arrow Storage Products MRDPS53GT Series

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is an Owner's Manual & Assembly Guide for an ARROW Storage Products SpaceMaker Patio Shed, Model No. PS53, PS53BG, or MRDPS53GT, with a nominal size of 5' x 3'. The manual provides comprehensive instructions for assembly, usage, and maintenance, emphasizing safety precautions throughout the process.

Function Description:

The SpaceMaker Patio Shed is designed as an outdoor storage solution for various items. It offers a compact footprint suitable for patios or smaller yards, providing protection from the elements. The shed features a double-door design (Option A and Option B configurations are shown) for easy access to stored goods. The assembly process involves constructing a floor frame, erecting wall panels, installing door jambs and a lintel, adding wall angles and channels, and finally, assembling the roof structure and doors. The shed is intended to be anchored to a prepared base to ensure stability and prevent wind damage.

Important Technical Specifications:

Nominal Size: 5' x 3'
Storage Area: 15 Sq. Ft. (1.4 m²), 93 Cu. Ft. (2.6 m³)
Exterior Dimensions (Roof Edge to Roof Edge):
- Width: 67 1/2" (171.5 cm)
- Depth: 39 1/4" (99.7 cm)
- Height: 74 1/4" (188.6 cm)
Base Size: 65 1/16" (165.3 cm) x 38 3/8" (97.4 cm)
Interior Dimensions (Wall to Wall):
- Width: 62 1/4" (158.1 cm)
- Depth: 35 9/16" (90.3 cm)
- Height: 73 11/16" (187.2 cm)
Door Opening:
- Width: 48 11/16" (123.7 cm)
- Height: 69 11/16" (177.0 cm)
Hardware: A variety of nuts, bolts, screws, hinges, corner caps, latch springs, washer sheets, locking handles, left handles, nameplates, and plugs are included. Specific fasteners are detailed with part numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
Structural Components: Includes front/rear floor frames, side floor frames, a ramp, rear and front corner panels, wall panels, right and left door jambs, rear and side wall channels, a rear wall angle, a lintel, a header, right and left gables, a roof beam, right and left roof panels, roof panels, roof trims, door panels, horizontal door braces, door handle braces, diagonal door braces, a door stop, and edge trims.

Usage Features:

Assembly Requirements: Requires two or more people for assembly ("Use Teamwork"). Gloves must be worn at all times to reduce the risk of injury from sharp edges.
Base Construction: The shed requires a flat and level base for proper assembly and stability. Options include building directly on the ground, a wood platform, or a concrete slab (at least 4" or 10.2 cm thick). An ARROW Anchoring Kit is recommended for securing the building.
Door Operation: The doors are designed to swing level. The manual includes instructions for assembling the door panels, installing handles, and adjusting the latch mechanism to ensure proper engagement and locking. A set screw is used to tighten the handle shaft once adjusted.
Weather Considerations: Emphasizes not attempting assembly on windy days due to large panels acting as "sails."
Safety: Repeated warnings about sharp edges and the necessity of wearing gloves. Children and pets should be kept away from the worksite until assembly is complete.
Anchoring: Crucial for preventing wind damage. The entire floor frame MUST be securely anchored once the building is erected, using appropriate 1/4" (6mm) x 1 1/2" (38.1mm) hardware.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: DO NOT use power washing to clean the shed.
Chemical Storage: Combustibles and corrosives must be stored in airtight containers designed for chemical and/or combustible storage. Corrosive chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides) should be cleaned off interior and exterior surfaces immediately, as rust caused by chemical damage is not covered by the warranty.
Rust Prevention:
- Avoid nicking or scraping the coating surface, both inside and out.
- Keep the roof, base perimeter, and door free of debris.
- Touch up scrapes or nicks and any area of visible rust as soon as possible.
Wood Platform Note: If using a wood platform, pressure-treated lumber must NOT be used where it contacts the storage building, as it causes accelerated corrosion and voids the warranty.
Roof Integrity: Users are warned NEVER to concentrate their weight on the roof.
Edge Trim: The edge trim on the gables should remain in place until the right and left roof panels are installed to prevent mishaps on sharp edges.