Arrow Sheds BW54-A User Manual

Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions

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Model No. BW54-A BWG54 BWW54

HF54-A YL54 YL54M

CAUTION: SOME PARTS HAVE SHARP EDGES. CARE
MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE VARIOUS PIECES

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BUILDING DIMENSIONS

Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Door
*Approx. Foundation Storage Area (Roof Edge to Roof Edge) (Wall to Wall) Opening
Size Size Sq. Ft. Cu. Ft. Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Height

5' x 4' 57" x 45 7/8" 16 93 59 1/2" 48" 70 3/4" 54 1/4" 43 1/8" 69 1/2" 22 1/4" 65"

1,4m x 1,1m 145cm x 117cm 1,5m2 2,6m3 151cm 122cm 180cm 138cm 110cm 177cm 57cm 165cm

* Size rounded off to the nearest foot

TO AVOID A MISHAP. FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE READ
SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. WEAR GLOVES
WHEN HANDLING METAL PARTS.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN....

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Owner's Manual

Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location
and other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual.
Important information and helpful tips will make your construction easier and more
enjoyable.

Assembly Instructions: Instructions are supplied in this manual and contain all

appropriate information for your building model. Review all instructions before you begin,
and during assembly, follow the step sequence carefully for correct results.

Foundation and Anchoring: Your stor age building must be anchored to prev ent wind

damage. A f oundation is also necessary as a base in order to construct a square and lev el
building. Anchoring and foundation materials are not included with your building. We
recommend the combined use of an Arrow Floor Foundation Kit and an Arrow
Anchoring Kit as an effective method of securing your building to the ground (Available
by mail order or at your local dealer) or you may construct the foundation and anchoring
system of your choice. Your assembly instructions provide information on a few methods
commonly used to secure and level a storage building.

Parts and Parts List: Check to be sure that you have all the necessary parts for y our

building.

•All part numbers can be found on the parts. All of these numbers (before the -) must agree with the
numbers on the parts list. The parts list is located on page 12.

•If you find that a part is missing, include the model number of your building and contact:

Arrow Group Industries, Inc. Customer Service Department
Route 50 East Breese, Illinois 62230
1-800-851-1085

•Separate contents of the carton by the part number while reviewing parts list. The first few steps
show how to join related parts to make larger sub assemblies which will be used later.

•Familiarize yourself with the hardware and fasteners for easier use during construction. These are
packaged within the carton. Note that extra fasteners have been supplied for your convenience.

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PLAN AHEAD....

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Watch the Weather: Be sure the day you select to install your building is dry and calm.

Do not attempt to assemble your b uilding on a windy da y. Be careful on wet or muddy ground.

Teamwork: Whenever possible, two or more people should work together to assemble

your building. One person can position par ts or panels while the other is able to handle the
fasteners and the tools.

Tools and Materials: These are some basic tools and materials you will need for the

construction of your building. Decide which method of anchor ing and the type of foundation
you wish to use in order to form a complete list of the mater ials you will need.

Required

• Eye Goggles

• No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver

(With Hardened Magnetic Tip)
Note: A power screwdriver or vari­able speed drill with Phillips-tip at­tachment can speed assembly by
as much as 40%.

• Work Gloves

• Step Ladder

• Utility Knife / Scissors

• Pliers

• Carpenter's Level

• Tape Measure

Required

Optional Time-Savers

• Wrench / Nut Driver

• Electric / Cordless Drill

• Square

• String (for squaring frame)

Foundation Preparation

• Hammer and Nails

• Spade or Shovel

• Hand Saw / Power Saw

• Lumber and/or Concrete

Selecting and Preparing Your Site: Before assembly, you will want to decide on

a location for your building. The best location is a level area with good drainage.

•Allow enough working space for ease of moving parts into position during assembly. Be sure there
will be enough space at entrance for doors to open fully and enough space around the building to
be able to fasten the panel screws from the outside.

•Before you begin the first steps in assembling your parts, a foundation should be constructed and
an anchoring system should be ready to use.

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SAFETY FIRST....

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Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your building.

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

safety edge

sharp edge

sharp edge

safety edge

•Keep children and pets away from worksite to
avoid distractions and any accidents which
may occur.

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

•Do not attempt to assemble the building if parts
are missing because any building left partially
assembled may be seriously damaged by light
winds. Call 1-800-851-1085

•Never concentrate your total 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.

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•Do not attempt to assemble the building on a
windy day, because the large panels acting as a
"sail", can be whipped about by the wind making
construction difficult and unsafe.

CARE & MAINTENANCE....

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Finish: For long lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior surface. Touch-

up scratches as soon as you notice them on your unit. Immediately clean the area with
a wire brush; wash it and apply touch-up paint per manufacturer's recommendation.

Roof: Keep roof clear of leaves and snow with long handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy

amounts of snow on roof can damage building making it unsafe to enter. In snow country,
Roof Strengthening Kits are available for most Arrow Buildings for added protection
against heavy snow accumulation.

Doors: Alwa ys k eep the door tr acks clear of dirt and other debris that prevent them from

sliding easily. Lubricate door track annually with furniture polish or silicone spray. Keep
doors closed and locked to prevent wind damage.

Fasteners: Use all washers supplied to protect against weather infiltration and to protect

the metal from being scratched by screws . Regularly check your building f or loose screws ,
bolts, nuts, etc. and retighten them as necessary.

Moisture: A plastic sheet (vapor barrier) placed under the entire floor area with good

ventilation will reduce condensation.

Other Tips....

• Wash off inked part numbers on coated panels with soap and water.

• Silicone caulking may be used for watertight seals throughout the building.

Do not store swimming pool chemicals in your building. Combustibles and
corrosives must be stored in air tight approved containers.

Keep this Owner's Manual and Assembly Instructions for future reference.

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ACCESSORIES....

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ROOF STRENGTHENING (heavy snow load) KITS Extra roof beams and gable braces

designed for added protection against heavy snow accumulation. Increases the strength of your roof by 50%.

ANCHOR KIT

ANCHOR KIT

Model No. AK4

Anchor Kit contains heavy-duty steel
augers, 60' (18m) of steel cable and 4 cable
clamps. No digging or concrete
pouring, just insert cable under roof,
over roof beams, into augers and twist
augers into the ground. For buildings

larger than 10'x9', use 2 kits.

Model No. AK100

New concrete anchor system permits
anchoring any size Arrow building
directly to a concrete slab. Each kit
contains heavy-duty, hot-dipped
galvanized steel corner gussets and
perimeter clips which fit over the floor
frame and lag bolt into a concrete slab.
Full assembly instructions and a 1/4"
masonary drill bit are included.

FLOOR FOUNDATION KITS

MODELS FB47410, FB5465, FB106-A

FB109-A AND FB1014-A

A simple new floor frame system made of heavy-duty, hot-dipped
galvanized steel. Use as foundation for plywood, sand or stone.

TOOL HANGING RACK

Model No. TH100

The perfect tool organizer. Twin
25 1/2" (65cm) steel channels
plus five heavy-duty snap-in
hangers and a small tool holder for
screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Holders
slide along channel for fully
adjustable spacing. Great for
garage, basement, or the back
of any door. Fits all Arrow
storage buildings.

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ATTIC KIT / WORKBENCH KIT

Heavy-duty galvanized steel bars that
fit all 10' wide Arrow buildings. They
install quickly and easily to help
organize space and create more
useable space as an attic or
workbench. Will hold up to 250 lbs.
(113kg) evenly distributed.

Model No. Fits Shipping Weight

10' Long, 250 lb. (113kg) load+

Fits all Arrow 10' wide buildings.

Must be drilled for use as workbench in Estator.
+ Even weight distribution.

16 lbs. (7kg)AT101

SHELF UNITS

Heavy-duty, galvanized steel shelf units help organize storage
space. They easily mount on the wall or sit on the floor. Fits all
Arrow buildings.*

Model No. SS404

• Makes 8" to 12" (20-30cm)
wide shelves in any length.

• Brackets, braces,
hardware included.
Lumber is not included.

* Some drilling required to fit buildings without mid-wall bracing.

Model No. SS900-A

• Grey color

• 3 shelves

• Holds up to 85 lbs. (38kg)
(even weight distribution)

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Foundation

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The Foundation For Your Building

OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FOUNDATION KIT: (Order No. FB5465)

Arrow has the best base for your building in this simple kit. It keeps stored items above the ground. This foundation should be used
with one of the following:

A. To support a plywood deck B. To be filled with sand. We recommend the combined use of

1. an ARROW FLOOR FOUNDATION KIT and 2. an ARROW ANCHORING KIT as an effective method of securing the building to the
ground. Allow 1 - 2 hours for construction.

OPTION 2: Wood Platform

If you decide to build your own foundation, be sure to select the appropriate materials.
These are the recommended materials for your foundation:

● 2 x 4's (5cm x 10cm) Pressure Treated Lumber ● 5/8" (1,5cm) 4 x 8 (122cm x 244cm) Plywood-exterior grade

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

The platform should be level and flat (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 foundation follow instructions and diagram.

Construct frame (using 10 penny galvanized nails)
Measure 16"/24" (40,6cm/61cm) sections to construct
inside frame (see diagram)
Secure plywood to frame (using 4 penny galvanized nails)

Allow 6 - 7 hours for construction.

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

frame on all four sides. Seal this 9/16" of wood with a

OPTION 3: Concrete Slab

The slab should be at least 3" to 4" (8-10cm) thick. It must be level and flat to provide good support for the frame.
The following are the recommended materials for your foundation.

● 1 x 4's (2,5cm x 10cm) (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 Foundation

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

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

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

4. Construct a wood frame using four planks of 1x4 (2,5cm x 10cm)
lumber.

5. Pour in concrete to fill in the hole and the frame giving a
total of 4" (8-10cm) thick concrete. Be sure surface is level.

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

FRONT

(DOOR)

roofing cement (not included), or bevel this 9/16" of

concrete when pouring, for good water drainage.

FRONT

(DOOR)

Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.

57"

1,45m

57"

1,45m

40,6cm/61cm

45 7/8"

1,17m

45 7/8"

1,17m

16"/24"

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Anchoring

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Anchoring Down The Building

It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected.

Below are recommended ways of anchoring.

Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK4 or 60298)

Recommended for use with any suggested base.
Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and

installation instruction.

Anchoring into Wood/Post:

Use 1/4" Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (0,63cm) dia.
holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring.

1. 2.

OVER THE BEAMS

AND INTO THE GROUND

Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK100 or 68383)

Recommended for use with the concrete foundation.
Contains: Corner gussets, perimeter clips, hardware,

1/4" masonary drill bit and installation instruction.

Anchoring into Concrete:

1. For poured concrete slab or footing or patio blocks:
Use 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws.

2. For Anchor Post of Concrete poured after building is
erected: Use 1/4" x 6" Lag Screws.

1.

2.

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65103

#8-32 Hex Nut (29)

Hardware

Remove from bag of screws

and save for the last step

65900A

#10Bx1/2" Black Screw (2)

(Packed with Screws)

65923

#8-32x3/8" Bolt (29)

65004

#8Ax5/16" Screw (121)

66082

Corner Cap (2)

66242

Door Slide (2)

66646

Washer (137)

(4 sheets of 40)

66382

Lower Door Guide (2)

65109

#8-32 Acorn Nut (3)

(Packed with Screws)

66183

Roof Trim Cap

(2 right & 2 left)

66098

Plastic Spacer (2)

(Packed with Screws)

66260

Handle (1)

67236

Adhesive Pad (2)

7972

Door Handle Lock Bracket (1)

66029

Plug (1)

(Packed with Screws)

65914

#6Ax 7/8" Screw (2)

(Packed with Screws)

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Parts List

Assembly Part Part Quantity Check
Key No. Number Description in Carton List

1 3719 Door Handle Brace 1
2 6300 Vertical Door Brace 1
3 6627 Wall Panel 1
4 6633 Corner Panel 2
5 7044 Corner Panel 2
6 7200 Horizontal Door Brace 2
7 7377 Door 1
8 7461 Rear Wall Angle 1
9 7464 Right Roof Panel 1
10 7465 Left Roof Panel 1
11 7532 Right Gable 1
12 7533 Left Gable 1
13 7534 Roof Trim 2
14 7660 Roof Beam 1
15 7661 Header 1
16 9698 Door Jamb 1
17 9918 Rear Wall Channel 1
18 9919 Side Wall Channel 2
19 8971 Side Floor Frame 2
20 8972 Rear Floor Frame 1
21 9370 Door Jamb 1
22 9456 Front Wall Panel 1
23 9457 Door Track 1
24 9458 Front Floor Frame 1

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Assembly by Key No.

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Step 1

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The door track/header assembly sup­ports the sliding door and reinforces
the front wall. It is made up of two
pieces.

Door Track/Header Assembly

● Par ts Needed For ●

●●

● 9457 Door Track (1)

●●

●●

● 7661 Header (1)

●●

1 Using the door track, with

holes on top
leg on top

, join the header,

, as shown using screws.

small

short

2 Position door slides onto the legs,

from the end of door track, as shown
in the end view.

3 Set this piece aside for later use.

Long Leg
on Top

Short Leg
on Bottom

7661

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STEP

2

STEP

1

STEP

3

9457

END VIEW

Step 2

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● Parts Needed For ●

Floor Frame

●●

● 9458 Front Floor Frame (1)

●●

●●

● 8972 Rear Floor Frame (1)

●●

●●

● 8971 Side Floor Frame (2)

●●

RIGHT
REAR

8971

1 Assemble the four corners of the

floor frame using two screws at each
corner as shown. At the front corners
fasten bolts through from the bottom
with nuts on top.

2 Measure the floor frame diago-

nally. When the diagonal measure­ments are equal, the floor frame is
square.

STEP

1

8971

FRONT

9458

8972

8972

8971

RIGHT
FRONT

8971

9458

When Diagonal Measurements
are Equal the Floor Frame
is Square

NOTE

If using a wood platform or

concrete slab do not fasten the

floor frames to your base at this

time. You will anchor the

building after it is erected.

NOTE

If you have purchased a Floor

Foundation Kit you need to

install it at this time.

The floor frame

and level

or holes will not align.

must be square

STEP

2

Level

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Step 3

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● Parts Needed For ●

Corners

●●

● 7044 Corner Wall Panel (2)

●●

●●

● 6633 Corner Wall Panel (2)

●●

NOTE

The remainder of the building assembly
requires many hours and more than one

person. Do not continue beyond this point

if you do not have enough time to com-

plete the assembly today. A partially

assembled building can be severely

damaged by light winds.

Each screw and bolt in the wall re­quires a washer.

1 Position rear corner panels at the

corners of the floor frame as shown.
The widest part of each corner panel
must be placed along side of the build­ing. Fasten corner panels to the floor
frame using four screws.

Support the corner panel with a step
ladder until overlap is fastened.

WideSide

SIDE

STEP

1

7044

6633

STEP

2

Narrow
Side

REAR

7044

TOP VIEW

SIDE

6633

FRONT

2 Attach the front corner panels to

the front corners, as shown. The
crimped rib should go under the rib of
the adjacent panel. Fasten overlap­ping rib using 2 screws and a bolt with
nut.

NOTE

Be careful to install the correct

panel in each position as shown.

3 Double-check the part numbers of

the corner wall panels, before proceed­ing.

STEP

3

6633

Panels rest on
frame as shown

7044

Crimped Rib
Underneath

Washer

7044

6633

The floor frame

and level

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or holes will not align.

must be square

Step 4

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The main frame pieces give rigidity to
the side and rear walls and provide a
surface for attaching the gables which
support the roof.

1 Fasten the rear wall angle across

the top of the rear wall using screws.

● Par ts Needed For ●

Frames

●●

● 7461 Rear Wall Angle (1)

●●

●●

● 9918 Rear Wall Channel (1)

●●

●●

● 9919 Side Wall Channel (2)

●●

2 Fasten the rear wall channel

across the middle of the rear wall
using screws.

3 Fasten the side wall channels

across the middle of the side panels
using screws. Fasten overlaps in rear
corners with bolts and nuts.

Wall Angle
Must Face
Inside
Building

STEP

1

7461

STEP

2

9918

9919

9919

STEP

3

FRONT

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Step 5

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Each wall panel has a crimped rib on
one side. The crimped rib should go
under the rib of the adjacent panel.
The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim.

● Par ts Needed For ●

Panels/Track/Jambs

STEP

Plastic Spacer

●●

● 9456 Front Wall Panel (1)

●●

●●

● Door Track Assembly (1)

●●

●●

● 9698 Door Jamb (1)

●●

●●

● 9370 Door Jamb (1)

●●

●●

● 6627 Wall Panel (1)

●●

1 Fasten the front wall panel to the

left front corner, as shown. Fasten
overlapping rib as before.

2 Fasten the door track/header

assembly across the top of the front

wall panel using screws. See the
figure.

3 Fasten the center of the right door

jamb to the right corner panel with a

bolt and nut. Fasten the top of the
jamb to the door track with a 7/8"
screw and a plastic spacer, as shown.
Do the same for the bottom.

4 Fasten a left door jamb to the front

panel with three bolts, nuts and acorn
nuts, as shown. Push a plug into
hole at center of jamb, closest to door
opening. Fasten the top of the jamb
to the door track with two screws. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.

1

Hex Nut

STEP

9456

Top View

Door Track

Bolt

STEP

3

TOP VIEW

Door Track

7/8" Screw

9698

Spacer

7/8" Screw

6627

STEP

5

3 Bolts

STEP

2

Short Leg
on Top

Opening
Facing in
Short Leg
on Bottom

TOP VIEW

Door Track

9370

5 Fasten wall panel to the rear of

building, as before.

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4

Acorn Nut

Plug

Screw

Bolt

Screw

TOP VIEW

Door Track

Screw

Step 6

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1 Lift and fasten a right and left

gable, overlapping header in front, to

the right and left hand wall with screws.
Join gables to header in the front
corners, using a bolt and nut.

2 Bend tab at each end of roof beam

upward. Position beam across width
of building, down on the ledge of
gables at center hole location.

● Par ts Needed For ●

Gables/Roof Beam

STEP

1

●●

● 7532 Right Gable (1)

●●

●●

● 7533 Left Gable (1)

●●

●●

● 7660 Roof Beam (1)

●●

STEP

2

7533

7660

7532

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Step 7

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Installing the roof panels is best done
with a step ladder. Begin installing
roof panels at the right side of the
building. Each screw and bolt in the
roof requires a washer.

● Par ts Needed For ●

Roof Assembly

STEP

3

●●

● 7464 Right Roof Panel (1)

●●

●●

● 7465 Left Roof Panel (1)

●●

STEP

NOTE

Measure the building diagonally

again and make adjustments to

make sure the building is square.

This will make the roof panels fit

better, and holes will align.

1 Locate the roof panels by their

numbers and place them on the
ground alongside the building in their
proper positions.

2 Position a right roof panel at the

right side and fasten to the gable and
header using screws and bolts as
shown.

of the panels to the rear wall angle
until both panels are in place.

Note: Tab of roof beam is fastened
between roof panel and gable using
the center hole.

Do not fasten the lower end

STEP

1

FRONT

7465 Left Roof Panel

STEP

4

2

Nut

Washer

Gable

Bolt

3 Install the left roof panel on the left

side in the position shown above.
Fasten at overlap with a bolt.

4 Fasten the lower end of the panels

to the rear wall angle using screws.

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7464 Right Roof Panel

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● Par ts Needed For ●

Roof T rim

●●

● 7534 Roof Trim (2)

●●

STEP

1 Attach the roof trim to the ends of

the roof panels on each side of the
building using screws at each panel
overlap.

2 Using your thumb and index fin-

ger, overbend the bottom flange of
the roof trim at the corner inward
enough so the right and left roof trim
caps fit onto right and left corners.

3 Fasten the roof trim caps to the roof

trim using a screw.

4 Fasten the corner caps to the

ends of the header, using adhesive
pads.

Corner Cap

STEP

4

Roof Trim Cap

1

Roof Trim

STEP

3

Adhesive Pad

7534

STEP

2

7534

Tuck Flange
Inward to Fit

Inside of

Roof Trim Cap

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Step 9

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The steps on this page tell how to
assemble the door. Each bolt and
screw in the door requires a washer.
Proceed as follows:

● Parts Needed For ●

Door Assembly

●●

● 3719 Door Handle Brace (1)

●●

●●

● 7377 Door (1)

●●

●●

● 7200 Horizontal Door Brace (2)

●●

●●

● 6300 Vertical Door Brace (1)

●●

1 Attach the door handle brace and

handle to the door with 1 bolt as

shown.

Don't tighten the bolt yet.

2 Swing the door handle brace up to

the hole in the center of the door and
insert a screw.

3 Hold the vertical door brace

against the center of the inside sur­face of the door and turn the screw to
hold the vertical door brace and door
handle brace in place. Fasten to
door above and below center
connection using 2 screws.

4 Insert a second bolt in the door

handle and tighten both bolts.

66260

3719

7377 Door

66382

6300

6300

7200

66260

3719

66382

STEP

1

7200

5 Put a horizontal door brace onto

the top edge
fasten

with 1 bolt in the center.

and

bottom edge and

6 Attach the lower door guides as

shown.

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STEP

6

66382

STEP

2

STEP

3

7200

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SHOWING:

Horizontal

Door Brace

Guide

STEP

4

STEP

5

Door

Washer

Step 10

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Door Installation & Adjustment

1 From inside the building, put the

bottom of the door assembly (on your
right when you are inside the build­ing) behind door jamb into the front
frame track.

● Par ts Needed For ●

Header Horizontal Door Brace

Door Track

Door Slide

●●

● Door Assembly (1)

●●

●●

● 7972 Door Handle

●●

Lock Bracket (1)

2 Position the top of the door so that

the holes in the door line up with the
holes in the door slides.

3 Fasten the door to the door slides

using a #10Bx1/2" screw.

NOTE

The four holes in the top of door

allow you to adjust the door.

Place the door slide in

the middle 2 holes.

4 Attach door handle lock bracket

to right hand door jamb using two
bolts and nuts.

Door

Front Frame Track

Adjustment Holes

STEP

1

STEP

2

Door Slide

#10Bx1/2" Screw

STEP

STEP

4

Adjustment Holes Allow

Door to Meet Jamb Evenly

Along Its Length

Jamb

Door

3

7972

Door

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SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST

Rusting is a natural oxidizing process that occurs
when bare metal is exposed to moisture. Problem
areas include screw holes, unfinished edges, or
where scrapes and nicks occur in the protective
coating through normal assembly, handling and
use. Identifying these natural rusting problem areas
and taking some simple rust protection precautions
can help to stop rust from developing, or stop it
quickly as soon as it appears.

1. Avoid nicking or scraping the coating surface,
inside and out.

2. Use all the washers supplied. In addition to pro­tecting against weather infiltration, the washers pro­tect the metal from being scraped by the screws.

3. Keep roof, base perimeter and door tracks free of
debris and leaves which may accumulate and retain
moisture. These can do double damage since they
give off acid as they decay.

4. Touch up scrapes or nicks and any area of visible
rust as soon as possible. Make sure the surface is
free of moisture, oils, dirt or grime and then apply an
even film of high quality touch-up paint.

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