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Tiger SUMATRAN User Manual

Tiger SUMATRAN
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TIGER
SUMATRAN
SHELTER
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
TIG/INS51
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Tiger SUMATRAN Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTiger
ModelSUMATRAN
CategoryOutdoor Furnishing
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Tiger Sumatran Shelter Assembly Instructions

General Assembly Precautions

Important instructions to read carefully before starting assembly.

Timber Properties and Treatment

Information on how timber is affected by weather and requires post-assembly treatment.

Building a Suitable Base

Guidance on ensuring a firm, level base with adequate access for maintenance.

Recommended Base Types

Lists various base options including plastic grid, concrete, slabs, and timber.

Tools and Fixings Required

Lists the necessary tools and contents of the fixing kits for assembly.

Cabin Component Unpacking

Instructions for safely unpacking and laying out cabin components.

Building Pack Contents

Details on checking the contents of the building pack against supplied lists.

Important Pre-Assembly Checks

Crucial checks for base readiness, part presence, and delivery condition.

Step 1: Unpacking Cabin Components

Log Fitting and Mallet Tapping

Ensuring logs fit correctly in tongue and grooves, using a mallet gently.

Step 2: Base Frame Assembly

Positioning Bearers on Base

Placing tanalised bearers and metal bar on the prepared base as per diagram.

Ensuring Frame Squareness

Checking frame squareness diagonally and realigning the floor if necessary.

Checking Frame Levelness

Using a spirit level to confirm the base frame is perfectly level.

Step 3: Building Walls

Placing First Layer of Logs

Laying the first course of logs, starting with half logs on bearers.

Securing Logs to Bearers

Fixing logs to tanalised bearers using specified screws and fixing points.

Fixing Through Half Logs

Specific instructions for fixing through half logs as per diagram.

Checking Floor Level During Wall Build

Re-checking the floor level after initial log placement.

Step 4: Gable Tops Installation

Placing Gable Tops

Positioning the gable tops onto the eaves height logs.

Step 5: Purlin Installation

Positioning Purlins

Placing purlins with angled cuts oriented towards the bottom.

Aligning Purlin Notches

Ensuring the notches on the purlins align correctly with the gable tops.

Securing Purlins to Gable Tops

Fixing purlins to gable tops using specified nails per join.

Step 6: Roof Board Installation

Checking Cabin Squareness Before Roof Install

Verifying vertical and horizontal squareness before attaching roof boards.

Positioning First Roof Board

Placing the first tongue and groove roof board flush with the purlin.

Fixing Through Apex Purlin

Securing roof boards to the apex purlin with specified nails.

Fixing Through Additional Purlin

Attaching roof boards to an additional purlin using specified nails.

Fixing Through Side Top Logs

Securing roof boards to the side top logs with specified nails.

Trimming Final Roof Board

Adjusting the final roof board to sit flush with the end purlin.

Step 7: Roof Batten and Skirting Installation

Fixing Roof Batten

Attaching roof battens to the underside of roof boards on the low side.

Attaching Skirting

Securing skirting pieces along the length with specified nails.

Step 8: Roof Felt Application

Preparing Felt for Installation

Flattening roof felt on a clean surface before cutting and application.

Measuring and Cutting Felt Strips

Cutting felt strips to size with overhangs, using a straight edge.

Laying Felt on Low Side of Roof

Positioning the first felt piece with overhang, avoiding folding underneath.

Securing Felt to Roof Edge

Fixing felt to the roof edge and through skirting at intervals.

Securing Top Side of Felt

Ensuring felt is tight and securing the top side at specified intervals.

Completing Roof Felt Coverage

Applying remaining felt, overlapping by 75mm until the roof is fully covered.

Folding and Tacking Felt Ends

Folding overhanging felt ends under the roof board and securing them.

Step 9: Roof Fascia Board Installation

Attaching Roof Fascias

Fixing fascia boards to the top purlin and bottom roof batten.

Finishing with Finials

Completing the look with finials secured over the apex join.

Step 10: Internal Roof Batten Installation

Fixing Internal Roof Battens

Attaching internal roof battens to the top side logs for sealing.

Step 11: Storm Brace Attachment

Securing Storm Braces

Fixing storm braces to the inside of gables with slack bottom fixings.

Step 12: Fascia Sleeve Attachment

Fixing Fascia Sleeves

Attaching fascia sleeves to logs using specified screws.