Suncast GS8500 Owner's Manual

Slide-top storage shed

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Read instructions prior to assembly. This kit contains parts that can be damaged if incorrectly assembled. Please follow instructions. Suncast is not
responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.
© 2003 Suncast Corporation, Batavia, IL
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GS8500
Slide-Top Storage Shed
OWNER'S MANUAL
Tools Required: screwdriver, small mallet
CAUTION
• Not intended for storage of flammable or caustic chemicals.
• Store heavy items near the bottom of stied.
• Not intended for use by children.
• Do not stand, sit, or store items on storage shed roof.
• Handle carefully in extreme temperatures.
• Repair or replace broken parts immediately.
• Suncast is not responsible for damage caused by weather or misuse.
• At regular intervals inspect your shed to make sure that assembly integrity has been maintained.
• Periodically check that the location you have chosen to set your stied is still level.
• Hea,, wet snow should be removed from roof panels.
• Doors should be kept shut and latched when not in use.
• Do not assemble stied during high winds.
• Keep roof slide tracks clean of leaves and debris.
Before you begin...
Consult your local authorities for any permits required to construct shed.
Small Part Recognition
Hinge Cap L
Hinge Cap A
Hinge Cap G
Back Floor Post D
Roof Connector U
Front Cap Plug E
Panel Connector C
Door Hinge Retainer K
Door Latch Pin Housing M
Door Latch Pin N
Roof Connector F
Back Connector T

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  • Page 1 Consult your local authorities for any permits required to construct shed. Read instructions prior to assembly. This kit contains parts that can be damaged if incorrectly assembled. Please follow instructions. Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.
  • Page 2 Assembly Instructions IMPORTANT: Base must be installed on a flat and level surface. Select a location that provides suitable drainage, ample space to erect the shed, and an area that can be leveled properly. Ideal foundations include: concrete slab, pea gravel, paver blocks or decking. STANDARD INSTALLATION (See next page for alternate floor assembly without 2 x 4's.) RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION: The floor of this shed may be reinforced by 2 x 4's.
  • Page 3 NOTE: This product contains parts that are used in different orientations to construct the shed. Please take note of the orientation of the parts shown throughout this instruction manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in damage to parts. Suncast is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.
  • Page 4 2. Choose one end of the assembled Floor to be the front of the shed. Locate one Panel I with two arrows and insert Panel Connector C. Press down into place. With the two arrows pointing towards the floor, attach Side Panel Ito Floor.
  • Page 5 5. Insert panel Connector C into Back Panel B. Slide Back Panel B onto Side Panel I connector post. Press until part rests on floor. Front 6. Insert Back Floor Post D into Floor. Press until part snaps in place. Insert one Hinge Cap L into the bottom of one Panel B.
  • Page 6 7. Locate remaining Panel I with two arrows and insert Panel Connector C. Slide Panel I onto Floor making sure to connect it to the last Panel B. Press until part snaps in place (3 snaps). Panel Connector C 8. Insert remaining Panel Connector C into remaining Panel B. Press down into place.
  • Page 7 10. Insert Front Cap Plug E into Floor Panel. Press until part snaps in place. If necessary, use foot to press into place. 11. Locate door latch assembly housing receptacles in the lower left cor- Door latch assembly housing ner of the Right Door. To insert Door Latch Housings into door latch receptacles first position Door Latch Assembly Housing Tabs so they point towards the edge of the door.
  • Page 8 Left Door 13. Insert Hinge Cap L into bottom of Left Door Panel. Press until part snaps in place. 14. Line Left Door up in closed position and slide to left onto the hinges. 15. With Left Door open, line Right Door up in closed position, and slide to right onto the hinges.
  • Page 9 16. Take Fixed Roof Panel and place it on clean, level surface upside down. Do not place on a surface that can scratch top surface of Fixed Roof Panel. Insert Fixed Roof Connector F into Roof Connector receptacle in roof. Press to snap in place. Repeat process for Steel Pipe remaining four Roof Connectors F's.
  • Page 10 18. Insert Lett Side Panel Cover U into top of Left Side Panel I and Left Side Panel B. Press until part snaps in place. Insert Right Side Panel Cover P into top of Right Side Panel I and Right Side Panel B. Press until part snaps in place. Door 19.
  • Page 11 21. Place Sliding Roof Panel on fop of Fixed Roof Panel and Side Panel Covers, making sure that the rails in bottom of the Sliding Roof Panel fit down into the grooves in Fixed Roof Panel and Side Panel Covers. 22.
  • Page 12 GS8500 Ordering Instruction 1. Call Suncast for pricing information. Outside Illinois, but within North America: 800-846-2345. With in Illinois, or outside North America: 630-879- 2050. Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time. (Except holidays) Or see www.suncast.com 2. Completely fill out address. Print Clearly.
  • Page 13 Shed Safety and Care • Wash shed with garden hose or mild detergent solution and soft cloth; using a stiff brush or abrasive cleaner could damage shed. • Hot items such as recently used grills, blowtorches, etc. must not be stored in the shed.
  • Page 14 Warranty 058500 Warranty Suncast® Corporation, 701 North Kirk Road, Batavia, Illinois 60510 (Manutacturer) warrants to the original purchaser only that the enclosed product is tree from material and workmanship defects under normal, household use at time of purchase. Detective product or part must be returned, freight prepaid, to the Manufacturer's address (Attention: Parts Department) along with proof of purchase.
  • Page 16 Uuality Uontrol No.

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