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ASSEMBLY MANUAL 8x8 Garden in a Box Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435 Stock Code: RB88 Version #21.2 April 14, 2025 IMPORTANT If you ordered an: 8’x12’ Garden in a Box or 8’x16’ Garden in a Box then see 4ft Extension Box for Assembly Manual.
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Exploded View & Parts List for 8x8 Garden in a Box Parts List Panel Section Part A 6 - Side/Rear Panels 46” wide x 33 1/2” high Parts B & C 2 - Front Panels & 1 - Door Panel 30 5/8” wide x 33 1/2” high Part D 5 - Interior Panels 30 5/8”...
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Important Information for Homeowner Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 8’ Garden in a box! Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Diagonal inside measurement is 128” Selecting a Location - Garden Setting or Patio 33 5/8”...
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Orientate Panels as illustrated (screens positioned to the inside). 6 - Side and Rear Wall Panels (Part A - 46” w x 33 1/2” h). 2 - Front Panels (Part B - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) 1 - Door Panel (Part C - 30 5/8”...
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Attach panels completely together using 4 additional 2 1/2” Screws evenly spaced on panel framing. Make sure panels are aligned prior to screwing. Pre-drill first to prevent wood from splitting. Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. Position and attach 2nd Rear Panel (Part A) together making sure both rear frames are aligned at top and sides.
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Align and attach second Side Panel (Part A) as per Step 2. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure. Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. 3 - 2 1/2” Screws on inside. Align and attach third Side Panel (Part A) as per Step 4.
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Align and attach Front Panel (Part B) - 30 5/8” wide to side panel with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws as per Step 2. Align and attach remaining Side Panel (Part A) and Front Panel (Part B) as per Steps 2, 3 & 4.
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Interior Panel framing flush with Front Panel Framing. Panel Siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the inside. Locate all 5 Interior Panels (Part D) - 30 5/8”w x 22” h.Panel Flush. siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the inside. Align frame of 1st Interior Panel (Part D) with the bottom of the front B panel.
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2 1/2” Screws. Align and attach 5th Interior Panel (Part D) between frames of attached Interior panels. Attach with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws per corner (6 screws in total). Wall construction is now complete.Do not add soil until structural ribs are installed in Steps 13 - 17.
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Part E Bed Rib Connection Plates. Part F 2 1/2” screw Bed Rib Frame. To complete rib assembly, locate all 10 Bed Rib Connection Plates (Part E), 8 Bed Rib Frames (Parts F) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 26 3/8” and 2 longer Bed Rib Frames (Part G) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”...
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Note that connection plate is offset from inner panel joint. Do not align connection plate on vertical wall Flush with framing. Offset as shown. bottom. Lift and position completed short Bed Rib Frame and place between side and interior panel siding.
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Screen to inside. Orientate Hinge so counter sunk holes are to the outside. 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws. Locate Door Panel (Part C) - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) and position on flat surface screen down. Attach both hinges to door panel with 3 - 3/4”...
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Congratulations on assembling your 8x8 Garden in a Box! We strongly recommend you now line the inner walls of your Garden in a Box with landscape fabric or 6 mil poly/plastic sheeting (not provided) before filling with soil. Note: Raised Garden Beds qualify for our Limited 3-Year Warranty only if the interior of the beds is fully lined with a waterproof barrier before...
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