Duramax Storage Shed Limited Fifteen Year Warranty U.S. Polymer Inc. will send a replacement part free of charge, in the event of material defects and or workmanship for a period of fifteen years from the date of purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered.
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10’ x 8’ Parts List Note: Check all parts prior to installation. ACCESSORIES CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION LEFT DOOR COLUMN RIGHT DOOR COLUMN (CDLA) (CDRA) FDCL DOOR COLUMN FITTING LEFT B1LA FRONT ‘U’ CHANNEL LEFT FDCR DOOR COLUMN FITTING RIGHT B1RA FRONT ‘U’...
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One Extension Parts List Note: Check all parts prior to installation. CODE DESCRIPTION EXTL EXTENSION ‘U’ CHANNEL LEFT EXTR EXTENSION ‘U’ CHANNEL RIGHT MIDDLE COLUMN MIDDLE COLUMN FITTING MIDDLE COLUMNS (CMA) CB3A CENTER BAND (FMC) RS3SA RS3 ROOF STRUCTURE SHORT RS4A RS4 ROOF STRUCTURE RS6A...
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Wooden Platform (Not Included) are followed step by step. The following are a list of lumber and sizes you will need. DuraMax must be installed on a level wooden platform or a level concrete foundation. Pressure Treated-Wood Studs: Exterior Grade (CDX): 6ea 2”x 4”x 89”...
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. Using a carpenters square, line up all corners. Secure base to wood foundation using (S1) screws. B3RA Concrete foundation . Shed or shed foundation should be placed on concrete footing by use of anchor bolt and nut. Using a carpenters square, line up corners. Align U-Channel base, mark the concrete through the EXTR holes in the base and drill concrete with 1/2”...
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. Insert the side panel (SP ) into the groove of column (CDRA). Start at the bottom of the panel at an angle then push into place. Always place panels into frame at an angle Note on top and slide in sideways and downward for easy insertion.
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. To stabilize the front panel attach center band (CB1A). Start with center band fitting (FCB), fix to corner column (CCA) with (S2) & screws. See figures (fig.1) (fig.2) and (fig.3). CB1A CB1A CDRA CDRA CB1A CB1A Fig.3: Fig.1: Use (S2) Fig.2: Use (S1) Inside (S1) screw.
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. Assemble the center bands (CB3XA) & (CB3XA) with middle joining support (MJ). use (S1) screws. See fig. CB3XA CB3XA CB2A CB3XA CB3XA . Assemble the center bands (CB3XA) & (CB3A) with (S3) screws with nuts. Follow Overlapping Method shown below. Make 2 sets.
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Working from inside continue connecting the side panels (SP ) and columns (CMA) in sequence along (B22 & B21) & (EXTR) base. Use (S1) screws to fix columns to base. For each extension add one side panel (SP ) and one column (CMA) in extension base U-channel (EXTR) &...
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. Stabilize the side panels with center bands (CB3XA) & (CB3A). Fix (FCB) fitting to corner column (CCA). See Fig.1 Follow the Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. & CB3A CB3XA CB1A CB3XA CB1A EXTR Fig.2: Fig.1: Use (S2) Use (S1) B3RA screws.
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Working from inside continue connecting the 4 back panels (SP ) and columns (CMA) in sequence along (B3RA) & (B3LA) base to corner column (CCA). Use (S1) screws to fix columns to base. Slide corner column (CCA) into side panel (SP ) pushing the column into position.
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Working from inside continue connecting the side panels (SP ) and columns (CMA) in sequence along (EXTL) (B22 & B21) base. Use (S1) screws to fix columns to base. EXTL Inside Slide corner column (CCA) into side panel (SP ) pushing the column to the panel.
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. Stabilize the side panels with center bands (CB3XA) & (CB3A). Fix (FCB) fitting to corner column (CCA). See Fig.1 Follow the Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. & CB3XA CB3A CB3A CB3A CB1A Fig.2: Fig.1: Use (S2) Use (S1) EXTR screws.
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. Insert the side panel (SP ) into the groove of column (CCA). Start at the bottom with panel at an angle then push into place. B1LA Inside B1LA . Slide door column (CDLA) into the U-Channel Base (B1LA) on the left side of the door. Line up the pre-drilled holes on (CDLA) Column with pre- drilled holes on U-Channel Base (B1LA).
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Fix center band (CB4A) to (CDLA) and Base (B1LA) & See figures (fig.1), (fig.2) and (fig.3). CB1A CB4A CB1A CDLA CDLA CB4A B1LA CB4A Fig.2: Fig.1: (S1) screw. (S1) screw. Fix (CB4A) to Fix (CB4A) to base (B1LA) (CDLA) B1LA Inside CB1A CDLA...
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. Insert the middle column fitting (FMC) into top of the middle columns (CMA). Fix the column to fittings with (S1) screws from inside the shed. Inside Inside . Insert the corner column fittings (FCC) into the corner columns (CCA). Fix with (S1) screws from out side of the shed.
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Front roof structure assembly . Assemble front roof structures (RS1A) 2 nos. and middle RS1A joining support (MJ) together with 4 (S1) screws. RS1A RS1A RS1A RS9A . Assemble roof structure support (RS8A) and RS8A (RS9A) to (RS1A) assembly with only 6 (S1) screws as shown in fig.
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Back roof structure assembly . Assemble back roof structures (RS1A) 2 nos. and middle RS1A joining support (MJ) together with 4 (S1) screws. RS1A RS1A RS1A RS9A . Assemble roof structure support (RS8A) RS8A and (RS9A) to (RS1A) assembly with 8 (S1) screws.
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4&5 . Assemble the roof structures (RS3LA), (RS3XA) with middle joining support (MJ). Use only 2 (S1) screws as shown in fig. 1. Assemble (RS3XA) & extension roof structure RS3SA (RS3SA) with 2 (S1) screws. See fig. 2 & 3. 2&3 Make 2 sets.
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Assemble the roof structure (RS6XA) into (RS5A) with 8 (S1) screws. Make 2 sets. RS6XA RS5A RS6A Assemble the roof structure (RS6XA) into (RS6A) with 6 (S3) screws with nut. Make 2 sets. Add one roof structure (RS6A) for each extension. RS6 X A RS5A Assemble the roof structure into (RS5A) &...
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Assemble the roof structure (RS7XA) into (RS5A) with 8 (S1) screws. Make 2 sets. RS 7X A RS5A Assemble the roof structure (RS7XA) into (RS7A) with 6 (S3) screws with nut. Make 2 sets. Add one roof structure (RS7A) for each extension. RS 7 A RS 7X A RS5A...
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Place the assembled front roof structure into position on top of door columns. Line up pre-drilled holes with door column fittings (FDCL) & (FDCR). Use (S1) screws to fix front roof structure to the door columns with left and right door column fittings. Inside of shed FDCL FDCR...
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. Place the assembled back roof structure into position on top of middle columns (CMA). Line up pre-drilled holes with middle column fittings (FMC). Use (S1) screws to fix back roof structure to (FMC). Inside back of shed RS1A RS1A Make sure the (RS2A) roof structure Note position towards inside the shed as...
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. Insert the 90 degree joint (RJ) (assembled with RS3LA, RS3XA & RS3SA) into (RS1A) see fig. 1 RS3SA Follow fig. 2 & 3. RS3XA After assembly make RS3LA Note sure this roof structure’s U-Channel is positioned & down. RS1A RS3SA RS1A Notice the U-channel up...
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Place the assembled roof structure (RS5A) & (RS6A) into position on roof structure supports (RS8A) at the left side of the shed. Use (S1) screws to fix. See fig.1 & 2. RS6A RS6XA RS7A RS5A RS7XA RS5A Place the assembled roof structure (RS5A) & (RS7A) into position on roof structure supports (RS8A) at the right side of the shed.
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Place the assembled roof structure (RS5A) & (RS6A) into position on roof structure supports (RS9A) at the left side of the shed. Use (S1) screws to fix. See Fig.1 & 2. RS6A RS6XA RS7A RS5A RS7XA RS5A Place the assembled roof structure (RS5A) & (RS7A) into position on roof structure supports (RS9A) at the right side of the shed.
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. Attach the roof structures (RS4XA) 4 nos. to (RS3LA) and (RS3XA) with (S1) RS7A screws. See fig. 1 and 2. RS6A RS3XA RS4XA . Attach the roof structures (RS4XA) RS4XA 4 nos. to (RS5A), (RS6A) assembly and RS4XA (RS5A), (RS7A) assembly with (S7) screws. RS3LA See fig.
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. Attach roof structure supports (RS10A) RS10A and (RS11A) to roof structures (RS5A), RS11A (RS6A) & (RS7A) using (S1) screws. For each extension add one (RS11A). See (fig.1), (fig.2) and (fig.3). RS11A RS11A RS10A RS11A RS10A RS11A RS11A RS10A Make sure hole in (RS10A) face Note outward on both sides.
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. Attach the roof structure support (RS12A) with (RS5A) to (RS5A) and (RS6A) to (RS7A) with (S1) screws. See (fig.1) and (fig.2) Add one roof structure (RS12A) for each extension. RS12A RS6A RS7A RS12A RS12A RS5A RS12A RS5A RS4A RS4A RS5A RS5A RS12A...
D. Roof panels Parts Needed: Parts Needed for each extension: (6) Roof Panels (RP ) (2) Roof Panels (RP ) (2) Facia Panel Left (FPL) (1) Ridge Cover Small (RRS) Front (2) Facia Panel Right (FPR) (16) Roof Plug w/Washer (PPG) (3) Ridge Cover Small (RRS)
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Fig.2 Fig.3 Fig.5 Fig.4 Fig.6 Fig.7 Fig.8 Fig.9 Front of Shed...
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Fig.10 Fig.11 Fig.12 Insert the sagging support (RS14A) from inside the shed by sliding in between roof structure (RS5) and roof panel until it reaches (RS3) roof structure for each panel. See fig.1. Insert the sagging support (RS14A) from inside the shed by sliding in between roof structure (RS5) and roof panel until it touches the other roof structure (RS5).
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E. Doors Parts Needed: (1) Door Left (1) Door Right Attach the doors left and right (see fig.1) with Loose pin hinges on door columns (CDLA) and (CDRA). fig.1...
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Note: To prevent water leakage it is important that these instructions are followed. After completing the assembly apply silicone around the perimeter of the base U-channel. Seal the corners, joints and base of door column also. Inside Base U-channel After completing the panel assembly, apply silicone around the roof plugs.
F. Optional Ventilation Kit ACCESSORIES CODE DESCRIPTION VENTILATION COVER VENTILATION COVER PIN VENTILATION COVER (VC) VENTILATION COVER PIN (VCP) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Power Drill Dia 5/32” (4.2mm) drill bit Dia 1/2” (12.5mm) drill bit Optional ventilation kits can be installed on any of the wall panels.
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High wind area installation instructions Note: To ensure that your shed withstands high winds, you will need the following reinforcement. Parts needed: Parts needed for each extension: CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION DIA. 4.2 x 16mm. (5/32” x 5/8”) DIA. 4.2 x 16mm. (5/32” x 5/8”) SHEET METAL SCREW (not included with shed) SHEET METAL SCREW...
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Important Warranty Information The Duramax shed has been tested and passed wind loads of up to 115 mph in a controlled laboratory environment. Natural high wind areas create wind at unpredictable speeds that are very difficult to capture accurately by location. As such we cannot guarantee the performance...
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PART 2: Adding Extension Kit to Existing Shed Back Front Remove this Ridge cover. Note Remove one ridge cover (RRS) from the back side . See the figure. Use a drilling machine to remove the pins and plugs from the ridge cover, roof panel and facia panel. Care should be taken not to damage the panels.
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Remove the roof plugs (PPG) and pins (PIN) from backside facia panel and detach it from the shed. Support the roof structure (RS6XA) & (RS7XA) by using an appropriate support to avoid the roof structure from collapsing. Support Support not included. Note RS10A Remove (RS10A) from inside.
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Detach (RS6XA) & (RS7XA) from (RS8A). RS7XA RS2A RS6XA RS8A RS8A Back Inside Detach (RS6XA) & (RS7XA) from (RS9A). See fig. RS2A RS2A RS6XA RS7XA Inside Inside RS9A RS9A Right Left fig.1 fig.2...
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Detach roof structure (RS2A) from roof structure (RS3XA) from both corners. See fig.1. Detach 90-degree joint (RJ) from corner column fitting (FCC) from both corners. See fig.2. Detach (RS3XA) from 90-degree joint (RJ) from both corners. See fig.3. RS2A RS3XA RS3XA fig.1 fig.2...
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Detach the center bands (CB3XA) assembly from the back wall of the shed. Follow the figures. CB3XA CB3XA CB2A CB3XA CB1A B3LA B3RA Fig.1: Inside back wall Detach (CB3XA) from (CB2A). Then detach (CB3XA) & (CB2A) from (FCB). CB3XA CB3XA CB3XA CB3XA CB2A...
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Detach the center bands (CB3XA) & (CB2A) assembly from the side wall of the shed on both side. Follow the figures. CB2A CB3XA Inside side wall CB3XA CB3XA CB2A CB1A CB3XA CB1A Fig.3: Detach (CB3XA) Fig.2 Detach (CB3XA) from (CMA). Fig.1: Detach (CB3XA) from assembly from (CMA).