Arrow LW1012-A1, AR1012-C1 User Manual

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715800516

Owner’s Manual

& Assembly Guide

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

Customer Service:

1-800-851-1085 or [e-mail]

BUILDING DIMENSIONS

† Size rounded off to the nearest foot

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Model No. AR1012-C1

LW1012-A1

10’ x 12’

Nominal Size

Base	121” x 143 1/4”
Size	307,3 cm x 363,9 cm

For proper base construction see page 12

Approx. †	Storage		Exterior Dimensions			Interior Dimensions			Door
			(Roof Edge to Roof Edge)				(Wall to Wall)		Opening
Size	Area		Width	Depth	Height	Width	Depth	Height	Width	Height
10’ x 12’	115 Sq. Ft.	686 Cu. Ft.	123 1/4”	145 3/4”	81 3/8”	118 1/4”	140 1/2”	80 1/8”	55 1/2”	60”
3,0 m x 3,6 m	10,7 m2	19,4 m3	313,1 cm	370,2 cm	206,7 cm	300,4 cm	356,9 cm	203,5 cm	141,0 cm	152,4 cm

* See Inside for Detailed Safety Information.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... 02A

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

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 on the parts list (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.

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ASSEMBLY TIPS & TOOLS 03A

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.

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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS04A

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.

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 floor 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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05A

Q. What kind of base do I use? 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 floor 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 [e-mail]. Have your model number and instruction manual with you when you call.

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06A

Q.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 [e-mail].

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Quantity Needed

End View

Part Name Part Name

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.

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 [e-mail]

Part Numbers

Part Number

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.

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HARDWARE LIST...	07BJ

Hardware Views by Key No.

						1
Key	Part	Part	Qty.
No.	No.	Description		List
1	65103	Hex Nut (#8-32)	186			11/32	Hex.
2	65900A	Black Screw (#10B x 1/2) (13 mm)	8
3	65923	Bolt (#8-32 x 3/8) (10 mm)	186
						3
4	65004	Screw (#8AB x 5/16) (8 mm)	416
5	66045	Door Handle	2
6	66646	Washer Sheet	12			#2 Phillips
7	65109	Acorn Nut	4
8	67468	Peak Cap	2
						5
9	66769	Door Slide	4
10	66382	Lower Door Guide	4
11	66183L	Left Roof Trim Cap	2
12	66183R	Right Roof Trim Cap	2
13	67545	Weather Stripping	1			7
14	6228	Track Support	2			5/16	Hex.
						9

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 11 to the picture and use the one that matches.

2

#2 Phillips

4

#2 Phillips

6

8

10

12

13

QTY 18

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	PARTS LIST...					08BJ
		Key Part	Part	Qty.		Selected End Views by Key No.
		No. No.	Description		List

	1	8576	Right Gable	2	3	8	12
	2	8577	Left Gable	2
	3	10497	Horizontal Door Brace	4
	4	7743	Roof Panel	6
	5	9086	Right Roof Panel	2	13	14	15
	6	9087	Left Roof Panel	2
	7	10475	Right and Left Doors	2
	8	9369	Door Jamb	2
	9	9373	Front Wall Panel	2	16	17	18
	10	6515	Wall Panel	10
	11	6514	Corner Panel	4
	12	3719	Door Handle Brace	2
	13	6278	Vertical Door Brace	2
	14	6403	Door Track Splice	1	19	20	21
	15	6014	Side Roof Trim	2
	16	6015	Side Roof Trim	4
	17	6868	Ridge Cap	1
	18	6869	Ridge Cap	2	22	23	24
	19	9366	Door Track	2
	20	5986	Rear Wall Angle	2
	21	10389	Rear Wall Channel	2
	22	9365	Front Wall Channel	2
	23	6635	Roof Beam Bracket	4	25	26	27
	24	10397	Roof Beam	8
	25	10390	Side Wall Channel	4
	26	10394	Side Wall Angle	4
	27	10392	Side Floor Frame	4	28	29	30
	28	8936	Rear Floor Frame	2
	29	9367	Front Floor Frame	2
	30	9009	Gable Brace	2
	31	9204	Roof Beam Brace	2	31	32	33
	32	8934	Ramp	1
	33	69835	Edge Trim (Green)	4

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ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO. 09BJ

			26		20
			11	10		20
					10
			10
					21	10
	26		25
			10			10
						21
		10	25			26
	11					11
			19			25
			14			10
Walls		22
	9			19	26	10
			8
				22	10
			8	9	25
					11

28

27

28

27

27

29
32	27
Floor	29

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ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO.

		16
	15	4
16		4
5		18

Roof

3

7

12

13

3

Doors

4

17

6

6

18		5			33
						31	30
4
					23	1
			16
4							2
					24
						23
4	15				24
					24
						24
16		24
23				24
33				24	24
				23
	2
	30	31	1		33
3

7

12

13

3

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33

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ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW	11BJ

Build the Floor Frame

Install Wall Panels, Wall Channels, and

Door Jambs

Install Roof Panels, Ridge Cap, Side

Trim, and Corner Cap

Install Corners, Wall Angles, and Door

Track

Attach Gables and Roof Beams

Install Doors

Shed is now complete.

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CONSTRUCTING A BASE...12AW

No matter which of the options below you choose for a base, an ARROW ANCHORING KIT is recommended as an effective method of properly securing your building after assembly is complete.

OPTION 1: Directly on ground (earth)

Assemble your building directly on level ground (grass, dirt, rock, sand, etc.). If you choose this option Arrow has a simple kit available to provide a fl oor inside the shed to keep stored items off the ground. This kit can be used to support a plywood fl oor (wood not included) or be fi lled with sand/rock to provide a solid surface. (Order No. FB1014-A or 68387-A)

Allow 1 - 2 hours for construction.

OPTION 2: Wood Platform

If you decide to build your own base, be sure to select the appropriate materials.

These are the recommended materials for your base:

•2 x 4's (38 mm x 89 mm) Pressure Treated Lumber • 5/8" (15,5 mm) 4 x 8 (1220 mm x 2440 mm) Plywood-exterior grade

•10 & 4 penny Galvanized Nails • Concrete Blocks (optional)

NOTE: Pressure Treated Lumber must not be used where it will make contact with your storage building. The properties of Pressure Treated Lumber will cause accelerated corrosion. If Pressure Treated Lumber comes in contact with your storage building your warranty will be voided.

The platform should be level and fl at (free of bumps, ridges etc.) to provide good support for the building. The necessary materials may be obtained from your local lumber yard.

To construct the base follow instructions and diagram.

Construct frame (using 10 penny galvanized nails) Measure 16"/24" (40,6 cm/61,0 cm) sections to construct inside frame (see diagram)

Secure plywood to frame (using 4 penny galvanized nails)

Allow 6 - 7 hours for construction.

OPTION 3: Concrete Slab

The slab should be at least 4" (10,2 cm) thick. It must be level and fl at to provide good support for the frame.

The following are the recommended materials for your base.

• 1 x 4's (19 mm x 89 mm) (will be removed once the concrete cures)

• Concrete • Sheet of 6 mil plastic

• We recommend for a proper strength concrete to use a mix of: 1 part cement • 3 parts pea sized gravel • 2 1/2 parts clean sand

Prepare the Site/Construct a Base

1.Dig a square, 6" (15,2 cm) deep into the ground (remove grass).

2.Fill up to 4" (10,2 cm) in the square with gravel and tamp fi rm.

3.Cover gravel with a sheet of 6 mil plastic.

4.Construct a wood frame using four planks of 1x4 (19 mm x 89 mm) lumber.

5.Pour in concrete to fi ll in the hole and the frame giving a

total of 4" (10,2 cm) thick concrete. Be sure surface is level.

16"/24"	cm
cm/61,0
40,6

121”			cm
307,3
		1/4”
	cm	143
		363,9

Note: Platform/Slab will extend 9/16" (1,4 cm) beyond

fl oor frame on all four sides. Seal this 9/16" (1,4 cm) of wood with a roofi ng cement (not included), or bevel this 9/16" (1,4 cm) of concrete when pouring, for good water drainage.

	121”			1/4”
	307,3
		cm	143	cm
			363,9

Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.

Allow 3 - 5 hours for construction and a week for concrete curing time.

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Step 1: Floor Frames	13AW

You will need for this page:

(QTY: 8)

10392 4

Side Floor

Frame

Washers are to be used on painted parts only. Washers are not necessary on unpainted parts and there are not enough to use on every screw and bolt.

10392

BUILD TWO (2) FRAMES

	Overlap two (2) Side Floor Frames as shown
	and secure with four (4) bolts. Two (2) bolts
1 must enter from bottom.
2	Assemble a second Side Floor Frame
	Assembly by repeating part 1. Check that the
	fi nished length of the Assemblies is 141 5/8”

(359,7 cm). Set aside for use in Step 5.

10392

Bolts thru Top.

Bolts thru Bottom.

141 5/8” 359,7 cm

Finished Length

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Step 1: Continued	14A

You will need for this page:

8936 2

(QTY: 5)	Rear Floor
	Frame

Assemble the Rear Floor Frames.

Overlap two (2) Rear Floor Frames as shown

3 and secure with fi ve (5) bolts. Two (2) bolts must enter from bottom.

Check that the fi nished length of the Assembly

4 is 119 3/8” (303,2 cm). Set aside for use in Step 5.

8936

Bolts thru Top.

Overlap Length

11 7/8” 30,2 cm

119 3/8” 303,2 cm

Finished Length

8936

Bolts thru Bottom.

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Step 1: Continued	15A

You will need for this page:

(QTY: 8)

	9367	2	8934	1	119 3/8” 303,2 cm
					Finished Length
	Front Floor		Ramp
	Frame
					Overlap Length
		9367			7 3/8” 18,7 cm

Overlap the Ramp and two (2) Front Floor 5 Frames so that four (4) holes align at each end

as shown. Insert four (4) screws in each end.

Confi rm that the drain holes are facing outside 6 the building. Check that the fi nished length of the Assembly is 119 3/8” (303,2 cm). Set aside

for use in Step 5.

8934

9367

Four (4) Screws per side.

Drain holes must face outside the building.

FRONT

CHECK THAT ALL ASSEMBLED PARTS ARE

THE CORRECT LENGTH BEFORE CONTINUING

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