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Assembly of Lodge Playhouse

panels and floor.

● Hammer

● Step ladder

● Sand paper

● Battery-powered drill/screwdriver

● 8mm drill

● Pencil

● Tape measure

● Gloves

● Sharp knife and saw

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY OF

THE BUILDING

EVERY PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO

ENSURE THAT YOUR BUILDING HAS NO

ELEMENT INCORRECTLY PLACED OR

POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS, HOWEVER

PRIOR TO USE PLEASE CHECK ALL

SURFACES FOR THE FOLLOWING:

1 RAISED GRAIN, SPLINTERS: sand

down timber to smooth finish

2 NAIL/SCREW/PIN HEADS PROUD: tap

home to be flush with surface of timber

3 DAMAGED SCREW HEADS

RESULTING IN SHARP SPLINTERS OF

METAL: replace

4 SHARP ENDS OF NAILS/ SCREWS/

PINS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE

PANEL: remove and reposition.

5 ENSURE ALL PARTS ARE SECURED

AGAINST REASONABLE FORCE:

remove and refit

6 ENSURE THERE ARE NO LOOSE

PARTS: remove and refit/discard

We recommend that protective

gloves be worn throughout

Wood is a natural product and is therefore

prone to changes in appearance, including

some warping, movement and splitting,

particularly during unusual climatic conditions

(long hot or wet spells of weather). As a natural

occurrence this is not covered by a guarantee.

PLEASE NOTE

22/07/08

TOOLS REQUIRED

1488

FRONT PANEL

WINDOW SIDE PANEL

2390

FRONT GABLE

1722

ROOF PANEL - QTY 2

1842

1404

900

PLAIN SIDE PANEL

2390

1722

1828 1828

LADDER

BACK PANEL

FLOOR PANEL

VERANDAH FLOOR

2390

1790

900

LH UPSTAIRS

SIDE PANEL

2390

BACK GABLE

1514

ROOF PANEL - QTY 2

1182

2390

RH UPSTAIRS

UPSTAIRS FLOOR

934

SIDE PANEL

900

342

304

Parts List

EXTERNAL VIEW OF PANELS

Brigstock Road, Wisbech PE13 3JJ

Adult Assembly Only - do not attempt to modify this building

QTY DESCRIPTION

4 Frame 44x44x1319mm

4 Frame 44x70x1319mm

4 Frame 44x44x820mm

4 Frame 44x70x889mm

24 Glazing

96 Beading

1 Ring handle

1 Wooden knob

2 Vents

2 Fascia profiled

2 Fascia plain

2 Diamonds

52 80mm screws

104 60mm screws

1 45mm flat head screw

4 25mm black screws

50 40mm nails

250 Felt nails

192 15mm panel pins

2 Felt roll 6.4mtr x 1mtr

Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of y

our Shire garden building.

We believe that this product will give you many years of excellent service. This is a

natural product manufactured to a high standard therefore if you have any queries or

experience any difficulties then please contact our customer service hotline on

01945 465 295.

Normal office hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Preparation of base

We recommend that the base onto which your building will stand should be at least

75mm larger in each direction than the total floor size of the building.

Floor area of the building: 2390x2690 (8’x9’) including verandah.

Total height clearance: 2606mm

The chosen position in your garden for the siting of the building should be excavated to

a depth of 75mm to allow a base of sand, on to which paving slabs can be evenly laid -

THEY MUST BE LEVEL AND FIRM.

Treatment/care of your Garden Building

Treat with a suitable decorative wood finish immediately. We recommend that all timber

pieces be treated again prior to assembly and again within 3 months of assembly. We

further recommend that all pieces are treated again at least annually or as frequently as

the instructions on the product used recommends.

We would suggest that all wall panels be treated in an upside-down position to allow

the finish/treatment to ingress into the tongue and groove jointing.

We would also remind you that you would rarely (if ever) be able to re-treat the

underside of the floor following assembly. We strongly recommend that the underside

of the floor is treated an absolute minimum of twice (not including pre-treatment).

Garden buildings are not waterproof, therefore on assembling building we

recommend using a silicon based sealant between wall panels and between wall

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Summary

Treatment;care of your Garden Building

A Floor & Walls

B Verandah Side Railing

Instructions for attaching side railings to the verandah floor and front panel.

C Verandah Front Railing

Steps for securing the verandah front rail within the frame.

D Verandah Assembly

Instructions for positioning and securing the verandah floor and front railing.

This document describes the assembly and maintenance of a SHIRE playhouse, specifically the "Assembly of Lodge Playhouse CE" model.

Function Description:

The SHIRE Lodge Playhouse is a wooden playhouse designed for children. It provides a dedicated space for play and is intended for outdoor use. The assembly instructions guide users through constructing the playhouse from various timber components, including the floor, walls, roof, verandah, and internal features like an upstairs floor and partition.

Important Technical Specifications:

The playhouse is built from timber components. Key dimensions mentioned for various parts include:

Framework pieces: 44 x 44 mm, 44 x 70 mm.
Screws: 80 mm, 60 mm, 45 mm, 25 mm.
Nails: 40 mm, 15 mm.
Felt overhang: Approximately 50 mm.
Felt nail spacing: Approximately 100 mm intervals.
Roof panel gap: At one end of the bearers (at the back of the building).
Verandah Front Railing: 889 mm (width), 1319 mm (height), 70 mm (depth).
Verandah Side Railing: 820 mm (width), 1319 mm (height).
Window dimensions:
- Frame 44x44x820mm
- Frame 44x44x700mm
- Glazing 3mm
- Beading 15mm
Door Knob Assembly: Uses a ring handle, wooden handle, and various screws.
Ladder: Attaches to the upstairs and ground floors.
Vents: Push-fit into the back gable panel.

Usage Features:

The playhouse offers several usage features:

Verandah: Includes side and front railings, providing an outdoor extension to the play area.
Upstairs Floor: Creates a multi-level play space within the playhouse, accessible via a ladder.
Partition Panel: Divides the upstairs area, potentially creating separate play zones.
Windows: Allow natural light into the playhouse.
Door: Provides access to the interior.
Vents: Help with air circulation.

Assembly Process Highlights:

The assembly process is broken down into several stages:

Preparation of base: Requires a firm and level base.
Floor & Walls: Involves laying the floor, attaching back, front, and side panels, ensuring cladding overhangs the floor.
Verandah Assembly: Constructing and attaching the verandah side and front railings, and the verandah floor.
Upstairs Side Panel: Positioning and securing the upstairs side panels to the upstairs floor and main side panel.
Gable Assembly: Attaching back and front gables to the structure.
Roof Assembly: Sliding and securing large back and front roof panels, ensuring proper alignment with gables and partition framework.
Felt Roof: Applying felt in layers, starting from the eaves, with specific overhangs and nailing intervals.
Cover Strips: Fixing cover strips at corners and panel joins.
Secure Walls to Floor: Securing wall panels to the floor bearers from the inside.
Fascia & Diamonds: Attaching profiled and plain fascia to the gables and fixing decorative diamonds.
Glazing: Installing glazing material and securing it with beading in windows.
Door Knob Assembly: Installing the ring handle and wooden handle on the door.
Ladder & Vents: Attaching the ladder and pushing in the vents.

Maintenance Features:

The document emphasizes several maintenance aspects to ensure safety and longevity:

Initial Inspection: Before use, check for raised grain or splinters on timber components and sand them down. Ensure all screw, nail, and pin heads are properly tapped home and are not proud of the timber surface. Verify that no screws, nails, or pins protrude through any panel.
Structural Integrity: Ensure all parts are properly secured against reasonable force.
Wood Treatment: Do not apply decorative wood finish/treatments to wet or damp timber. Follow the instructions of the wood finish/treatment manufacturer.
Regular Checks: Adults need to check the playhouse regularly and maintain it in good condition to provide a safe environment.
Damage Repair: Do not use if damaged. The playhouse should be properly and safely repaired before further use by children.

Important Safety Information:

The playhouse is intended for children's play.
Adult supervision is required for assembly and regular maintenance.
The base must be firm and absolutely level.
All components must be securely fastened.
Protruding fasteners or splinters must be addressed to prevent injury.
Damaged playhouses must be repaired before further use.
The manufacturer offers a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, but this does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, or damage from extreme weather.