Arrow EPA64 Instruction manual

716400816

Owner’s Manual & Assembly Guide

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www.arrowsheds.com

Model No. EPA64

Gloves must be worn at all times to reduce risk of injury!

6’ x 4’

Nominal Size

Customer Service:

1-800-851-1085 or assist@arrowsheds.com

BUILDING DIMENSIONS

Approx.

1,8 m x 1,1 m 2,0 m2 3,2 m

* See Inside for Detailed Safety Information.

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Size

6’ x 4’ 21 Sq. Ft. 113 Cu. Ft. 76 1/2” 47” 67 3/4” 71 1/4” 42 1/2” 66 9/16” 32” 60”

Storage

Area

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Size rounded off to the nearest foot

Exterior Dimensions

(Roof Edge to Roof Edge)

Width Depth Height

194,3 cm 119,4 cm 172,1 cm 181,0 cm 108,0 cm 169,1 cm 81,3 cm 152,4 cm

Base Size

For proper base construction see page 12

Interior Dimensions

(Wall to Wall)

Width Depth Height

74” x 45 1/4”

188,0 cm x 114,9 cm

Door

Opening

Width Height

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

Safety precautions MUST be followed at all times throughout the construction of your building!

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Care must be taken when handling various pieces of your building since many contain sharp edges. Please wear work gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or performing any maintenance on your building.

Keep children and pets away from the worksite during construction and until the building is completely assembled. This will help avoid distractions and any accidents which may occur.

Practice caution with the tools being used in the assembly of this building. Be especially familiar with the operation of all power tools.

Do NOT attempt to assemble your building on a windy day. The large panels can catch the wind like a “sail”, causing them to be whipped around making

construction difﬁ cult and unsafe.

Do NOT attempt to assemble your building before double checking that you have all the parts indicated in the parts lists (page 8) as well as all hardware (page 7). Any building left partially assembled may be seriously damaged by even light winds.

NEVER concentrate your weight on the roof of the building. When using a step ladder make sure that it is fully open and on even ground before climbing on it.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ANCHORING

• Your building MUST be anchored to prevent wind damage. An anchoring kit is not supplied with your building and you have many options when it comes to anchoring. See anchoring page for more info.

• You must also have a temporary anchoring system in place in case you need to take a break from assembly. See page 4 for more info.

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. One person can hold

the parts or panels in place while the other person fastens them together and handles the tools. This makes the process of assembling your building faster and safer.

Tools and Materials: Here is a list of some basic tools and materials you will need to assemble

your building. Decide which method of anchoring and the type of base you will use to make a complete list of the materials you will need.

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WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED TIME SAVERS

BASE PREPARATION TOOLS

• Work Gloves

• Safety Glasses

• Step Ladder

• No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver (Magnetic Tip Preferred)

• Utility Knife or Scissors

• Pliers

• Carpenter’s Level

• Tape Measure

• Power Drill (Cordless, Variable Speed)

• Nut Driver or Wrench

• Square

• String (for squaring the frame)

• Awl (to align holes)

• Lumber and/or Concrete

• Hammer and Nails

• Spade or Shovel

• Hand Saw or Power Saw

How to Select and Prepare Your Building Site: Before you start to assemble your

building, you will want to decide on a good location. The best location is a level area with good drainage.

• Allow enough working space so it is not difﬁ cult to move parts into position for assembly. Be sure there will be enough

space at the entrance for the doors to completely open. Also, there needs to be enough space outside the building to be able to fasten the panel screws from the outside.

• Before assembling any parts, your base should be constructed and an anchoring system should be ready to use.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. How long will it take to assemble the building? A. 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. Generally, you should plan on at least one day working with someone who can assist you; again, after constructing the base. Refer to the clock icons on each product page

on the website for speciﬁ c time estimates.

Q . How do I decide where to put my shed? A. The key to a successful assembly is to make sure the shed will be square and level when built. The shed can

be assembled directly onto level ground (grass or dirt). If you have location options, choose one that is already

ﬂ at, with good drainage to control moisture. If you don’t have a ﬂ at, well-drained area, you need to prepare the

space. Level the area using cinder blocks, concrete, crushed gravel or other sturdy materials. Once level with good drainage, construct your base. Using a carpenter’s level, make sure your base is level and free of bumps or ridges to provide good support for your building.

Q. What if I can’t ﬁ nish my building in one session? A. If weather conditions change so that it becomes windy or rainy, it is recommended that you stop assembly

until conditions improve. This is for your safety and for protection of the shed panels. However, do not leave

your unﬁ nished construction without ﬁ rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights, such as patio blocks or sandbags, on the ﬂ oor frame. Failure to anchor the building if you leave it while

partially assembled could result in irreparable damage or personal injury if the building collapses.

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Note: Most instruction manuals provide a warning note at the beginning of the installation step for corner panels,

stating that the remainder of the building assembly requires multiple hours and more than one person. Do not continue beyond this point if you do not have enough time or help to complete the assembly that day. A partially assembled building can be severely damaged by even light winds.

Q. Do I need to anchor my building? A. Yes! Fully assembled buildings should be anchored using a permanent anchoring system. If you need to leave

your building before it is completely assembled, you will need to temporarily anchor the corners of the shed to your

base, and place weights, such as patio blocks or sandbags, on top of the ﬂ oor frame.

Q. How do I temporarily anchor my building before it’s fully assembled? A. An incomplete building must be anchored before breaking for any period of time to prevent possible damage.

•If the building is on a wood base, secure the frame with wood screws in the corners

•If the building is on a concrete base, temporarily anchor the frame in the corners

•Use patio blocks or sandbags on top of the ﬂ oor frame as weights

•Secure the ﬂ oor frame to the ground with ground augers or rope the frame in the corners to the ground

Q. How do I control condensation and prevent water from leaking in? A. To minimize condensation, install a continuous, unbroken plastic vapor barrier with a thickness of 6 mil.

between exposed ground surface and the building’s base. Make sure that all weather stripping and washers are

used throughout the assembly process. Make sure that the weather-stripping tape adheres to the panels when

installing it along the main ridge beam. Do not stretch it. Apply it directly off the roll onto clean panels. Ensure

that all washers are ﬂ ush with the panels and do not over-tighten screws, as this can crack the washers. Silicone

caulking may be used to create watertight seals at the washers and throughout the building.

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What kind of base do I use?

Q. A. You can:

•Use an Arrow Base Kit

•Pour a concrete slab

•Build a wood deck/ﬂ oor (use exterior-grade plywood)

•Use patio blocks

•Build on crushed gravel, dirt or grass

Arrow provides a base kit accessory that is an option for most building sizes. If you are building a wood deck/ﬂ oor, an Arrow ﬂ oor frame kit on top of your deck/ﬂ oor assembles in minutes and provides a ﬂ oor frame suitable for a 5/8” exterior-grade plywood ﬂ oor (not included). A continuous unbroken plastic vapor barrier with a thickness of 6

mil. between the ground and the building’s base is also recommended.

Q. How should I measure for my base? A. Shed dimensions are provided in “nominal” size. Nominal sizes are roof-edge measurements rounded to the

nearest foot and are not the measurements to use for constructing the shed base. So, carefully check the exact,

recommended base size in the speciﬁ cations for your shed model.

Q. How do I align the holes in the wall panels with the holes in the ﬂ oor frame? A. Make sure that the shed is level and square, with the correct ﬂ oor frame size, and that the corner panels are

installed correctly. Line up the large hole in the panel with the small holes in the ﬂ oor frame. An awl can be used to

help align the holes.

Q. How do I align the holes in the roof panels with the holes in the roof beam and side wall angles? A. Your building must be level and square in order for the holes to align. It must be square at both the top and

bottom. Check that the building is square by measuring diagonally. The two diagonal measurements will be equal. If your building is out of square, carefully rock and push the shed until it is square. Also, try loosening the roof

beams to give more play and ﬂ exibility. Non-alignment can also occur if your building is not level. You can raise

corners and shim under them to make it level. Check that the panels are installed in the proper location. The building should not be permanently anchored until the complete unit is assembled; otherwise, you will not be able to make adjustments for squareness during assembly. Do not attach the bottom of the roof panels to the side wall angles until all the roof panels are up.

Note: If you have to stop assembly for any reason before it is complete, do not leave your unﬁ nished construction

without ﬁ rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights, such as patio blocks or sandbags, on the ﬂ oor frame.

Q. How do I ensure that the sliding doors on the building will hang level? A. Make sure that the door track has been correctly installed, with the long leg on top and the short leg on the

bottom. Check that the door slides are straddling the upper and lower legs of the door track assembly, putting the door slide only halfway in the track. Also, the rounded end of the door slide should be at the bottom and the square end at the top.

Q. What kind of customer support is available? A. Our instruction manuals contain step-by-step assembly illustrations and guide you from preparation through

assembly to care and maintenance of your ﬁ nished building. Each part is marked with a factory number for easy identiﬁ cation. In addition, our assembly animation (located under the Customer Support menu on the website)

provides helpful tips. But if you need to reach someone at Arrow, you can contact Arrow Customer Service, toll free,

at 1-800-851-1085 (press 1) or via e-mail at assist@arrowsheds.com. Have your model number and instruction

manual with you when you call.

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What if the rear wall angle and channels are too large to ﬁ t inside of the rear wall panels?

A. Check the dimensions of wall assemblies. They should be slightly smaller than the ﬂ oor frames. Lay the

assemblies on top of the rear ﬂ oor frame and pull them up to the top of the wall panels causing the corner panels

to stand erect and not lean inward. Caution: Be careful to not scratch the panels on the way up.

Q. The wide rib always overlaps the crimped rib. Is there ever an exception? A. This sequence is to be followed through the assembly process. However, this will typically happen once on the

rear and once on each side wall (vertical wall units only) where there will be either two crimped ribs overlapping or

two wide ribs overlapping. This may give it a tighter ﬁ t, but it will work.

Q. Can the building be painted? A. The buildings can be painted with an exterior-grade paint designed for use on steel. Contact your local paint

supplier for recommendations.

Q. I heard that rust might be an issue with steel; is it? A. 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. Touch up scratches as soon as you notice them by immediately cleaning the area with a wire brush or emery paper, washing it and applying touch-up paint. This will minimize rust

and maintain your shed’s attractive appearance for years.

Q. How do I take care of dents in my shed? A. Proper selection of shed size, including a sufﬁ cient door-opening width, and proper placement of your shed

should minimize the possibility of damage. If a dent does occur, carefully push the dent out from the opposite side. If the paint has been scratched or removed, touch up the area as soon as you notice it. Immediately clean the area

with a wire brush or emery paper, wash it and apply touch-up paint. This will minimize rust and maintain your shed’s

attractive appearance for years.

Still have questions? Visit us online at www.arrowsheds.com to view lots of helpful tips and information regarding all of our available products. You can also contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-851-1085 (press 1), or via e-mail at assist@arrowsheds.com.

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Part Name

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Part Name

Quantity Needed

At the top of each page you will see one or more Part Cues like the one to the left. These Part Cues are

designed to help you quickly identify the parts needed for each step.

Part Numbers

Conﬁ rm that all hardware and parts are

present before attempting to assemble your building.

For missing or damaged parts contact Customer Service. Do not return to store.

Customer Service:

1-800-851-1085 or assist@arrowsheds.com

1. Each part has an identifying part number on it.

2. Part Numbers are referenced in each step.

3. Unpainted parts have a stamped in number and painted parts have a number that is inked on.

Remove inked on numbers with soap and water after assembly.

Part Number

HARDWARE LIST...

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Part

Key

No.

1 65103 Hex Nut (#8-32) 37 2 6900A 3 65923 4 65004 5 66045 6 66646 7 65109 8 66775

9 66769 10 66382 11 66183L 12 66183R

Part Description

Black Screw (#10B x 1/2) (13 mm) 8 Small Bolt (#8-32 x 3/8) (10 mm) 37 Small Screw (#8AB x 5/16) (8 mm) 168 Door Handle 2 Washer Sheet 5 Acorn Nut (#8-32) 6 Plug 2 Door Slide 4 Lower Door Guide 4 Left Roof Trim Cap 2 Right Roof Trim Cap 2

Qty.

List

Hardware Views by Key No.

11/32 Hex.

#2 Phillips

7 8 9

#2 Phillips

Various fasteners are used throughout the construction of your storage unit. In each step you will see the abbreviations listed below used in the illustrations to help you identify which fastener to use.

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The fasteners used in each step are shown actual size at the top of each page. If you are unsure which fastener to use, hold it up to the picture and use the one that matches.

PARTS LIST...

Key No.

Part No.

1 10569 Roof Beam 1 2 10564 Side Wall Angle 2 3 10562 Right Gable 1 4 80015 Left Gable 1 5 80002 Roof Trim 2 6 10558 Right Roof Panel 1 7 80011 Left Roof Panel 1 8 10499 Horizontal Door Brace 4

9 6657 Door Handle Brace 2 10 6515 Wall Panel (Rear) 2 11 10476 Right and Left Doors 2 12 10563 Wall Panel (Side) 2 13 9369 Door Jamb 2 14 9389 Front Corner Panel 2 15 10561 Rear Corner Panel 2 16 9396 Door Track 1 17 10565 Rear Wall Angle 1 18 9925 Rear Wall Channel 1 19 9399 Rear Floor Frame 1 20 10545 Side Wall Channel 2 21 10544 Side Floor Frame 2 22 9403 Front Floor Frame 1 23 10557 Roof Panel 1 24 10572 Front Header 1

Part Description

Qty.

List

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Selected End Views by Key No.

2422

Gables, Roof Panels, Wall Panels, and Doors not shown.

ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO.

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ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO.

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Roof

Doors

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