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Printed: 02/08/2021 14:21 ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H AU: 1800 029 70 1 admin@absco.com.au NZ: 0800 466 444 www.abscosheds.com.au Opening width: 2400mm Opening height: 2300mm Internal wall height: 2830mm *The frame must be secured to a concrete slab or footings, details of which are noted on the attached engineering drawings.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Before Getting Started: • Read these instructions carefully and fully so that an understanding of the steps involved in construction is obtained. Do this with constant reference to the engineering drawings provided.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Tools Required: LADDER 16mm Tools Recommended: Safety Notes: • The assembly of this product requires some lifting of heavy objects. Two person lifts are required. • Some parts have sharp edges and/or corners. The use of gloves and safety shoes is highly recommended.
ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H COMPONENTS LIST COMPONENT PART COMPONENT PART CHK QTY DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PHILLIPS HD HEX HD FAST023 FAST038 DRIVER BIT DRIVER BIT WAFER HD HEX HD TEK SCREW TEK SCREW...
ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H SHEET PACK COMPONENT PART COMPONENT PART CHK QTY DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STEEL SHEET STEEL SHEET 2860 x 773mm 1900 x 773mm STEEL SHEET STEEL SHEET 318P 085P 3185 x 773mm...
ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H FRAMING SECTIONS 40x80mm - RG37601N2FP FRONT FRAME see page 7 for frame identification guide FRAME FRAME SECTION C2795 S1871 SECTION L = mm L = 1871mm FRAME FRAME...
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Frame Section Identification Guide There are several types of frame section, each featuring a different combination of notches and/or holes. Frame sections are coded with a letter representing the type of frame section, followed by the length of the frame section in millimeters.
ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H COMPONENT OVERVIEW Sheeting Page 21 Front Frame Page 12 Internal Frames Page 11 Rear Frame Page 10 The frame is constructed from 80mm x 40mm galvanised steel channel, similar to that used in domestic steel house framing.
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(EG. Pozi drive) increases the risk of stripping the head of these screws. Some holes are pre-punched in Absco sheds’ frame sections, however the wide range of positions that most fasteners are required for means that the...
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Rear Frame • Box these frame sections together. 1 OFF: C3065 + C3065 ZACO190 • Lay the parts out on your slab or another C3065 level area as shown below.
ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Internal Frame 2 Required. C1860 • Box these frame sections together. 1 OFF: C0270 + C0270 1 OFF: C3320 + C3320 2 OFF: C2750 + C2750 C3320 C3320 •...
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H C2750 Front Frame J0745 • Box these frame sections together. S1781 1 OFF: C2400 + C2400 N1345 • Assemble the side mullions. 2 OFF: ZACO217 + ZACO217 + C2795 C2400 •...
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Slab Details and Anchoring Layout 3700 1790 1790 External frame: 3700 W x 5920 D Slab with stepdown: 3700 W x 6070 D Slab without stepdown: 3700 W x 5920 D...
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Anchoring Layout Rear frame C0100 C0100 Internal frame 2 Internal frame 1 Front frame C0100 C0100 This image only shows the bottom of the frames and is not to scale.
ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Frame Construction 0. General Anchoring Method • To secure each frame to the slab, move the frame to its marked position. One person will need to hold the frame in position while another should mark the inner holes of the anchor brackets (BKT17).
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Frame Construction 3. Internal Frames • Secure the first internal frame to the slab • Fit the four side wall girts (K1933) to the same height as the rear wall girts.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Frame Construction 4. Remaining Internal Frame and Front Frame. • Secure the remaining internal frame in the same manner as before. Checking everything is straight and square as you go.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Roof Purlins C0100 C0200 C2960 *C0100 *C0200 C0200 C2960 *C0200 8 Required. *C0100 • Use the C0200 frame section and box, join two C2960 sections together. This is all that is required for six of the eight purlins.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Secure Roof Purlins • Secure purlins to the framework as shown with one roof purlin bracket (BKT11) at each connection point. • Front and Rear frames use 8x tek screws per connection.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Fly Bracing Purlin • Fly braces are struts that attach both sides of the internal frame up to the centre-most purlins. • The four fly-braces, ZACO124A, need to have one end cut.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Wall Sheeting Vertical Positioning • Using a stringline and spirit level to identify and fix • Position each sheet flush with the top of the roof misalignments as you go.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Roof Sheeting 8 sheets per side of roof • On the ground, lay out the roof sheeting as if • Avoid walking on the roof so sheeting is not they were on the frame already.
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ABSCO GARAGE MODEL: RG37601N2 3.7m W x 6.0m D x 3.2m H Guttering + Downpipe RWG18 • Join lengths of gutter TR22, to match the length of the shed by notching the roller edge of one to allow the other to slide into it.
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Absco Sheds Storage Guidelines • Absco Sheds are designed to be weatherproof for normal weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain, combined with high wind gusts, the ridge capping, sheeting joins, screw fi xings etc., may exhibit minor deformations which may allow some water entry. These areas should be checked regularly to ensure that maximum strength and protection is maintained.
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Lifetime Warranty Statement This warranty against defects is given by: Absco Industries (ABN: 77 869 708 678) Address: PO Box 119 Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1800 029 701 Fax: 07 3344 1191 Email: admin@absco.com.au Date of issue: 19 December 2018 Details of Manufacturer’s Warranty This product comes with a Lifetime structural warranty from the date of purchase.
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IMPORTANT 1. Manufacturer’s Disclosure This warranty against defects shall not apply in the following situations: A) Where the product is not assembled in accordance with the instructions provided in the product kit; B) Where the product is used to store corrosive materials such as fertilizer, chlorine etc; C) The warranty does NOT cover damage caused by storms, wind, rain, snow or poor foundations;...