Arrow Storage Products 697.68222 User Manual

Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions

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Model No. 697.68222

ARROW

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

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Exterior Dimensions interior Dimensions Door

•Approx. Foundation Storage Area (Roof Edge to Roof Edge) (Wail to Wail) Opening
Size Size Sq. Ft. Cu. Ft. Width Depth Height Width Depth Height Width Heigh

10'x12' 121"x1431/4" 115 759 1231/4" 1453/4" 877/8" 1181/4" 1401/2" 865/8" 551/2" 60"

3,0m x 3,6m 307,3cmx363,9cm 10,7m2 21,5m3 313,1cm 370,2cm 223,2cm 300,4cm 356,9cm 220,0cm 141,0cm 152,4crr

SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE BEGiNNiNG CONSTRUCTION.WEAR GLOVES

BEFORE YOU BEGIN....

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Owner's Manual

Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding

and other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual.

Important information and helpful tips will make your construction

enjoyable.

footings, location

easier and more

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 storage building must be anchored to prevent wind

damage. A foundation is also necessary as a base in order to construct a square and level
building. Anchoring and foundation materials are not included with your building. We

recommend the combined use of an Arrow Floor Frame 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 a 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 your

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 building on a windy day. 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 parts 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 anchoring and the type of foundation

you wish to use in order to form a complete list of the materials you will need.

Required

Eye Goggles

No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver

(With Hardened Magnetic Tip)
Note: A power screwdriver or vari-

able speed drill with Phillips-tip at-
tachment 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.

oAIIow 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.

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

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 build-

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,,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: Always keep the door tracks 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 for 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....

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 KITS

Model No. AK4
Anchor Kit contains heavy-duty steel

augers, 60' (18m) of steel cable and 4 cable

pouring, just insert cable under roof,
over roof beams, into augers and twist
augers into the ground. For buildings

clamps. No digging or concrete

larger than 10'x9', use 2 kits.

Model No. AKIO0

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.

Model No. AK600

Earth Anchor Kit anchors any size
Arrow building to the ground.

Each kit contains heavy duty,

hot-dipped galvanized steel
corner gussets and 4 earth anchors.

FLOOR FRAME KITS

MODELS FB47410, FB5465, FB106-A

FB109-A and FB1014-A

A simple newfloorframe system made of heaw-duty, hot-dipped
galvanized steel. Use as foundation for plywood, sand or stone.

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 Ibs.
(113kg) evenly distributed.

Model No. Fits Shipping Weight
AT101 10' Long, 250 lb. (113kg) load+ 16 [bs. (7kg)

Fits all Arrow 10' wide buildings.

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

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.*

TOOL HANGING RACK

Model No. THIO0

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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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 [bs.(38kg)

(even weight distribution)

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Foundation

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OPTION 1: ARROW FLOOR FRAME KIT: No.FB1014-Aor 68387-A)

Arrow has the best base for your building in this simple kit. It keeps stored items above the ground.
This kit should be used with one ofthe following:
A. To support a plywood deck B. To be filled with sand. We recommend the combined use of

1.an ARROW FLOOR FRAME KIT and 2. an ARROW ANCHORING KIT as an effective method of securing the building to the ground.

Allow I -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 10penny 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.

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 SRe/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)

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

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

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

concrete when pouring, for good water drainage.

Note: Finished Slab dimensions, with lumber removed.

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Anchoring

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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) Anchoring into Wood/Post:

Recommended for use with any suggested base. Use 1/4" Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (0,63cm) dis.
Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring.

installation instruction.

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OVER THE BEAMS

AND INTO THE GROUND

Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK1 O0or 68383)

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

1/4" masonary drill bitand installation instruction.

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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.

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Hardware

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Remove from bag of screws

and save for the last step

65900A

#10Bx1/2" (13mm) 65923 65004

65103 Black Screw (8) #8-32x3/8" (10mm) #8Ax5/16" (8mm)

#8-32 He× Nut (236) (Packed with Screws) Bolt (236) Screw (416)

66646 65109 67468

66045 Washer (491) #8-32 Acorn Nut (4) Peak Cap (6)

Handle (2) (13 sheets of 40) (Packed with Screws) (Arrow Logo)

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66183

66769 66382 Roof Trim Cap 6228

Door Slide (4) Lower Door Guide (4) (2 right & 2 left) Track Support (2)

67545 21'

Weather Stripping (1)

67293 10'

Weather Stripping (1)

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