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01CN 723300517 Owner’s Manual & Assembly Guide www.spacemakersheds.com Model No. VRS53AN01 Gloves must be worn at all times to reduce risk of injury! VERSA-SHED Customer Service: 1-800-851-1085 Base 55” x 28.25” assist@arrowsheds.com Size 140,0 cm x 72,0 cm For proper base construction see page 11 BUILDING DIMENSIONS †...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... Safety precautions MUST be followed at all times throughout the construction of your building! Practice caution with the tools being used in the Care must be taken when handling various pieces assembly of this building. Be especially familiar with of your building since many contain sharp edges.
ASSEMBLY TIPS & TOOLS Watch the Weather Closely: Be sure the day you choose to install your building is dry and calm. Do NOT attempt to assemble your building on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground. Use Teamwork: Two or more people are required to assemble your building.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long will it take to assemble the building? Assembly time depends on a variety of factors, including roof design, tools available, DIY skill and the pace at which you work. Guidelines for each shed assembly are approximate AFTER completion of the base, and assume two or more people working on the assembly.
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05AO What kind of base do I use? You can: •Pour a concrete slab •Build a wood deck/fl oor (use exterior-grade plywood) •Use patio blocks •Build on crushed gravel, dirt or grass . How should I measure for my base? Shed dimensions are provided in “nominal”...
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06AO Can the building be painted? The buildings can be painted with an exterior-grade paint designed for use on steel. Contact your local paint supplier for recommendations. I heard that rust might be an issue with steel; is it? While steel can rust, with proper care this should not be an issue. For a long-lasting fi nish, periodically clean the exterior surface and apply spray-on car wax.
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HARDWARE LIST... 07BZ Hardware Views by Key No. Part Part Qty. Description List 65103 Hex Nut (#8-32) 65923 Small Bolt (Black) (#8-32 x 3/8) (10 mm) 65004 Small Screw (Black) (#8AB x 5/16) (8 mm) 65958 Long Bolt (#8-32 x 7/8) (22 mm) 65988 Flat Head Bolt (#6-32 x 5/16) (8 mm) 65941...
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PARTS LIST... 08BZ Selected End Views by Key No. Key Part Part Qty. Description List 10954 Corner Post 10955 Splice Post 10957 Channel Wall Rear 10960 Door Jamb 10963 Brace Door Vertical 10964 Channel Side Wall 10979 Frame Floor Front-Rear 10980 Channel Lid Rear 11005...
ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 10BZ Build the Floor Frame Install Posts and Wall Panels Install Side Channel, Rear Install Lid Channel, & Lintel Install Doors...
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CONSTRUCTING A BASE... 11BZ No matter which of the options below you choose for a base, an ARROW ANCHORING KIT is recommended as an effective method of properly securing your building after assembly is complete. OPTION 1: Directly on ground (earth) Assemble your building directly on level ground (grass, dirt, rock, sand, etc.).
Step 1: Frame Assembly 12BZ You will need for this page: Do NOT fasten your Floor Frames to your Base at this 10979 10984 11006 time. You will anchor your building after it is erected. If using a Floor Frame Kit, you (QTY: 12) Frame Floor Frame Floor...
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Step 1: Continued 13BZ You will need for this page: 8397 (QTY: 16) Corner Brace Secure Corner Braces to Floor Frame Assembly with four 4 screws at each corner as shown. 8397 FRONT...
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14BZ Step 2: Post/Channel Assembly You will need for this page: 10955 10980 66609 10961 Channel Lid Mounting Plate (QTY: 8) (QTY: 9) Splice Post Hinge Rear Attach a Mounting Plate to a Splice Post with four 4 bolts. Make two 2 assemblies. Set aside for use in step 6. Attach three 3 Hinges to the Rear Channel Lid using three 3 fl...
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Step 3: Lid Brace Assembly 15BZ You will need for this page: 10983 66862 10961 11042 Mounting Plate Mounting Plate (QTY: 12) (QTY: 12) (QTY: 4) Slam Bolt Lid Brace “Slam Bolt” Side View Attach a Mounting Plate to the Lid Braces with four 4 bolts. Make two 2 assemblies.
Step 4: Lid Assembly 16BZ You will need for this page: Assembly from Step 2: 10981 66848 • Rear Channel Lid Assembly Channel Lid Lid Corner (QTY: 4) (QTY: 2) Place the Channel Lid Ends on the ends of the Rear Channel Lid Assembly at right angles.
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Step 4: Continued 17BZ You will need for this page: Assembly from Step 3: 66852 66853 • Lid Brace Assemblies Outer Foam Center Foam (QTY: 4) Board Board Slide the Lid Brace Assemblies into the Rear Channel Lid Assembly so that the holes line up. Use two 2 screws each to secure them. Slide the Outer Foam Boards and Center Foam Board between the Channel Lid Ends and Lid Brace Assemblies.
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Step 4: Continued 18BZ You will need for this page: 9833 11005 66848 Channel Lid Lid Corner (QTY: 8) (QTY: 6) Panel Lid Front Flip the Frame over. Slide the Panel Lid in behind the Foam Boards. Place the Channel Lid Front on the front of the Panel Lid. Secure them to the Lid Brace Assemblies with two 2 screws in each.
Step 5: Door Assembly 19BZ You will need for this page: 10959 10985 66851 80101 Horizontal Door Foam (QTY: 8) (QTY: 4) (QTY: 6) Door Stop Door Left Door Brace Board 66609 Secure two 2 Hinges to the side of the Left Door with three 3 fl at head bolts (#6 x 5/16) each.
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Step 5: Continued 20BZ You will need for this page: 10985 66851 10962 10959 Door Foam Horizontal (QTY: 4) (QTY: 2) (QTY: 6) Door Stop Door Right Door Brace Board 66609 Secure two 2 Hinges to the side of the Right Door with three 3 fl...
Step 6: Door Lock Assembly 21BZ You will need for this page: 10963 10985 Brace Door Horizontal (QTY: 6) Vertical Door Brace Slide the Vertical Door Brace behind the bottom Horizontal Door Brace in the Right Door Assembly. Use two 2 screws to secure the Vertical Door Brace to the Horizontal Door Brace.
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Step 6: Continued 22BZ You will need for this page: 66054 66850 66658 66809 Lock Door (QTY: 2) (QTY: 2) Bracket-Camrod Latch Locking Handle Assembly Drill a hole in the Foam Board where the Locking Handle will go. Slide the Handle through the hole. Secure with two 2 long bolts (#8 x 7/8). Place the Door Lock Assembly onto the Locking Handle, followed by the Latch.
Step 7: Side Walls 23BZ You will need for this page: Assembly from Step 1: 10958 80097 8827 10960 10954 • Floor Assembly 69835 6481 Panel Gable Panel Gable (QTY: 24) Side Siding Door Jamb Corner Post Right Left Edge Trim Gusset (QTY: 2) (QTY: 4)
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Step 8: Back Wall 24BZ You will need for this page: Assembly from Step 2: 10956 • Splice Post Assembly x 2 (QTY: 28 Rear Siding Attach a Splice Post Assembly to the back of the Floor Frame with two 2 screws.
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Step 8: Continued 25BZ You will need for this page: 10957 Channel Wall (QTY: 6) (QTY: 6) Rear Place the Rear Wall Channel on top of the Back Wall. Secure to the Corner Posts and Splice Posts with six 6 bolts. Place the Channel on the Posts so the holes line up.
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Step 9: Lintel 26BZ You will need for this page: 10982 6481 (QTY: 4) (QTY: 6) Lintel Gusset Secure the Gussets to the Lintel with one 1 bolt each. Secure the Lintel to the Door Jambs in the remaining two 2 holes. Use two 2 bolts for each end. 6481 10982 6481...
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27BZ Step 10: Side Wall Channels You will need for this page: 66861L 66849L 66849R 66861R 10964 Left Rear Right Rear Left Door Right Door Channel (QTY: 8) Corner Cap Jamb Cap Jamb Cap Corner Cap Side Wall Place the Side Wall Channels on each side of the top of the shed. Place the Right and Left Rear Corner Caps on top of the Channels on the rear of the shed.
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Step 11: Lid Install 28BZ You will need for this page: Assembly from Step 4: 66785 • Lid Assembly #10 x 1/2 (QTY: 9) Lid Stay (QTY: 8) Line up the Hinges on the Lid Assembly with the holes on the Rear Wall Channel. Secure with three 3 fl...
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Step 12: Door Install 29BZ You will need for this page: Assemblies from Step 5: • Right and Left Door Assemblies 11029 (QTY: 12) (QTY: 3) Secure the Hinges on the Left Door Assembly to the Left Door Jamb using three 3 fl at head Left Door bolts (#6 x 5/16) for each Hinge.
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ANCHORING OPTIONS... 30BZ IMPORTANT: • If you have swing doors, they must hang and swing level before anchoring building. • Anchor your building at this time. See below for details on anchoring. • If you have purchased a Floor Frame Kit, you should install it at this time. •...
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CARE & MAINTENANCE... 31BZ Exterior Care: For a long lasting fi nish, clean and wax the exterior surface. We recommend washing with a mild soap solution. DO NOT use power washing to clean your shed. Using a spray automotive type wax periodically on the exterior is highly recommended if you are in a high humidity or coastal climate region.
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