Arrow Storage Products VM108 User Manual

Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions

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Model No. VM108

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

10' x 8' 121" x 92 3/4" 74 467 123 1/4" 95 1/4" 86" 118 1/4" 90" 84 3/4" 55 1/2" 64 1/2"

3,0m x 2,3m 307cm x 236cm 6,9m2 13,2m3 313cm 242cm 218cm 300cm 229cm 215cm 141cm 164cm

* 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 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 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: 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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A6 WEB

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
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.

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 new floor frame system made of heavy-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 lbs.
(113kg) evenly distributed.

Model No. Fits Shipping Weight

AT101

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

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

Fits all Arrow 10' wide buildings.

16 lbs. (7kg)

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. 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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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 FRAME KIT: (Order No. FB109-A or 68385-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
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 FRAME 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.

121"

3,1m

121"

3,1m

40,6cm/61cm

92 3/4"

2,4m

92 3/4"

2,4m

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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#8-32 Hex Nut (145)

65103

Hardware

Remove from bag of screws

and save for the last step

65900A

#10Bx1/2" Black Screw (4)

(Packed with Screws)

65923

#8-32x3/8" Bolt (145)

65004

#8Ax5/16" Screw (312)

66045

Handle (2)

66242

Door Slide (4)

66646

Washer (198)

(6 sheets of 40)

66382

Lower Door Guide (4)

67545

Weather Stripping (1)

66183

Roof Trim Cap

(2 right & 2 left)

67468

Peak Cap (2)

(Arrow Logo)

6228

Track Support (2)

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Parts List

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

1 3719 Door Handle Brace 2
2 5290 Front Siding (6 Board) 2
3 5291 Front Siding (3 Board) 2
4 5306 Rear Siding (6 Board) 2
5 5307 Rear Siding (3 Board) 2
6 5986 Rear Wall Angle 2
7 6264 Horizontal Door Brace 4
8 6403 Door Track Splice 1
9 9366 Door Track 2
10 6635 Roof Beam Bracket 4
11 7571 Roof Panel 4
12 7743 Roof Panel 2
13 8485 Left Side Roof Trim 2
14 8840 Ridge Cap 1
15 8576 Right Gable 2
16 8577 Left Gable 2
17 8578 Right Roof Panel 2
18 8579 Left Roof Panel 2
19 8583 Side Siding (6 Board) 4
20 8584 Side Siding (5 Board) 4
21 8585 Side Siding (3 Board) 4
22 8736 Rear Siding (5 Board) 2
23 8737 Front Siding (5 Board) 2
24 10470 Roof Beam 8
25 8836 Right Side Roof Trim 2
26 8486 Ridge Cap 1
27 8841 Side Wall Angle 4
28 8934 Ramp 1
29 9367 Front Floor Frame 2
30 8936 Rear Floor Frame 2
31 9009 Gable Brace 2
32 9194 Door Jamb 2
33 9195 Splice Post 1
34 9196 Right Corner Post 2
35 9197 Left Corner Post 2
36 9198 Side Splice Post 2
37 9199 Siding Stud 6
38 9200 Right Door 1
39 9201 Left Door 1
40 9202 Vertical Door Brace 2
41 9203 Side Floor Frame 4
42 9204 Roof Beam Brace 2

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Assembly by Key No.

35

17

27 24

9

2

3

41

25

19 10

21

20

23

29

11

37

32

16

36

7

39

40

7

1

12

37

24

8

41

28

13

21

31

27

19

24

42

7

1

26

10

15

40

20

7

11

38

24

34

32

18

24

15

9

24

5

2

3

23

4

18

14

24

10

42

6

11

37

22 22

30

34

31

24

13

33

27

12

19

21

20

37

5

41

16

36

10

37

11

27

4

19

21

20

37

41

17

25

6

35

30

29

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Step 1

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The front floor frame is made up of
three pieces. The side floor frames
and the rear floor frame are made up
of two pieces. The holes in these
pieces will align when the pieces are
positioned with correct amount of
overlap. The illustrations below show
the proper overall length for the sides,
rear and front. Proceed as follows:

● Parts Needed For ●

Floor Frame Assemblies

9367

8934

9203

●●

● 8934 Ramp (1)

●●

●●

● 9367 Front Floor Frame (2)

●●

●●

● 8936 Rear Floor Frame (2)

●●

●●

● 9203 Side Floor Frame (4)

●●

9367

8936

1 Place the front floor frames as

shown. Center the ramp, with drain
holes facing outside, on top of the two
front floor frames. Join the frames by
inserting eight screws.

2 Overlap the side floor frames and

the rear floor frames as shown. The
holes in these pieces will align when
the pieces are positioned with cor­rect amount of overlap. See the illus­trations below for the proper overall
length of the side and rear floor frames.
Join the frames by inserting four/five
bolts into each frame set as shown.

3 Double check the length of each

and set these pieces aside for later
use.

STEP

1

STEP

2

9367

9203

8934

DRAIN HOLES FACE

OUTSIDE

Side Floor Frame 91 1/8" 2,3m

9203

Rear Floor Frame 119 3/8"

8936 8936

Front Floor

Frame Assembly

119 3/8" 3,0m

9367

3,0m

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STEP

3

91 1/8" 2,3m

91 1/8" 2,3m

119 3/8" 3,0m

Front & Rear

119 3/8" 3,0m

Step 2

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The main frame pieces reinforce the
walls. These pieces will later be in­stalled at the top edge of the side
walls and the rear wall. Proceed as
follows:

● Parts Needed For ●

Frame Assemblies

●●

● 5986 Rear Wall Angle (2)

●●

● ●

● 8841 Side Wall Angle (4)

● ●

1 Overlap the rear wall angle pieces

as shown in the figure and fasten
them together with

the center hole

one bolt and nut in

.

2 Make two side wall angles by

overlapping the side wall angle
pieces as shown. Fasten each set
together with

center hole

one bolt and nut in the

.

3 Set the assemblies aside. You will

use them later.

8841

5986

5986

Rear Wall Angle
118 1/8" 3,0m

8841

Side Wall Angles

89 7/8" 2,3m

Rear Wall Angle
118 1/8" 3,0m

Side Wall Angles

89 7/8" 2,3m

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Step 3

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● Parts Needed For ●

Roof Beam Assemblies

●●

● 10470 Roof Beam (8)

●●

The roof beams join the two gables
and support the roof panels. The main
roof beam is made up of four pieces
overlapped back to back at the cen­ter. The left and right roof beam as­semblies are made up of two pieces.
Hint: These pieces are force-fitted,
so you may have to press hard to join
them together.

1 Place the end of one roof beam

inside a second roof beam so that the
six holes in each piece align. Make
four sets of roof beams by repeating
this procedure.

Do not insert bolts

yet.

2 Take two of the pressed-together

roof beams and join them as shown
to form the main roof beam assembly.
Hold the assembly together and fas­ten with 14 bolts. Build
Doubled Beam Assembly.

only one

STEP

1

STEP

2

10470

10470

Roof Beam 91 7/8" 2,3m

ASSEMBLED

END
VIEW

Beam Assembly for Peak in Roof

10470

Build

one

Doubled Main Roof

3 Fasten the other two pressed-

together roof beams with eight bolts
to make the left and right roof beam
assemblies.

4 Set these pieces aside for later

assembly.

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Build

10470

STEP

3

two

Single Beam Assemblies

10470

10470

91 7/8"
2,3m

91 7/8"
2,3m

Step 4

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The door track assembly supports
the sliding doors and reinforces the
front wall. It is made up of three pieces.

1 Using the door track splice,

(painted), join the door track
(galvanized) pieces end-to-end as
shown.

2 Insert four screws

side only.

Hint: The holes in the top side of the
door track assembly are for fastening
the gable to the top of the front wall in
a later step.

from the under-

● Parts Needed For ●

Door Track Assembly

Door Track Splice (painted part)

6403

9366

9366

STEP

1

STEP

2

6403

NOTE:

●●

● 6403 Door Track Splice (1)

●●

●●

● 9366 Door Track (2)

●●

66242

Long Leg
on Top

Short Leg
on Bottom

9366

3 Position door slides onto the legs,

from the end of door track
assembly, as shown in the end view.
NOTE: Flat side on top, pins and
holes

must

be oriented as shown.

4 Set this piece aside for later use.

END VIEW

66242

118 1/8" 3m

STEP

3

118 1/8" 3m

118 1/8" 3m

9366

STEP

4

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Step 5

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● Parts Needed For ●

Floor Frame

●●

● Front Floor Assembly (1)

●●

●●

● Side Floor Assembly (2)

●●

●●

● Rear Floor Assembly (1)

●●

RIGHT
REAR

9203

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

FRONT

8936

RIGHT
FRONT

9203

9367

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

Frame Kit you need to

install it at this time.

The floor frame

and level

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or holes will not align.

must be square

STEP

2

Level

Step 6

G19

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.

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

1 Position right and left corner

posts at the corner of the floor frame

as shown. The angled end of each
post must be placed on top of all 4
corners. Fasten the corner post to the
floor frame with 2 screws.

● Parts Needed For ●

Posts/Top Frames

9196

SIDE

9197

REAR

TOP VIEW

FRONT

●●

● 9196 Right Corner Post (2)

●●

●●

● 9197 Left Corner Post (2)

●●

●●

● Door Track Assembly (1)

●●

●●

● Rear Wall Angle Assembly (1)

●●

●●

● Side Wall Angle Assembly (2)

●●

9197

SIDE

STEP

1

9196

Support the corner posts with stakes
or other devices until door jambs are
attached.

2 Fasten the door track assembly

(holes on top) behind the top of the
front corner posts using screws. See
the figure.

3 Fasten the rear wall angle as-

sembly behind the top of the rear

posts using screws.

4 Fasten the side wall angle as-

semblies behind the top of the side

posts using screws. Side wall angles
overlap rear wall angle in corners.

8841

9366

D

oor Track Assem

FRONT

STEP

4

Wall Angles
Must Face
Inside
Building

5986

bly

8841

STEP

3

Long Leg
On Top

Opening
Facing In

The floor frame

and level

or holes will not align.

must be square

STEP

2

Short Leg
on Bottom

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Step 7

G20

The door jambs reinforce the door
opening and provide an attractive
trim. The splice post supports the
wall.

● Parts Needed For ●

Splice Post/Door Jamb

9198

●●

● 9195 Splice Post (1)

●●

●●

● 9198 Side Splice Post (2)

●●

●●

● 9194 Door Jamb (2)

●●

STEP

1

ANGLED END OF

SPLICE POST MUST

BE ON TOP

1 Position splice post at the center

of the rear wall and fasten using bolts
and nuts into rear wall angle and
screws into rear floor frame.

Hint: Measure or count holes to de­termine if post is centered on rear.

2 Fasten side splice posts to the

sides of building in the same manner.
Angled end of posts must be on top.

3 Fasten the top of the door jambs

to the door track with 2 screws. Do
the same for the bottom into frame.
Notched edge faces toward center of
building.

9195

FRONT

9198

STEP

2

NOTCHED EDGE

MUST FACE CENTER

OF BUILDING

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STEP

3

9194

FRONT

9194

Washer

Step 8

G21

The studs provide a surface for at­taching the siding panels.

1 Following dimensions, measuring

from the ends of angles, place a stud
between each corner and splice post.
Position stud inside top angle and
fasten with a screw.

2 Rest bottom tab (large hole) out-

side floor frame. Do not fasten tab at
this time. Repeat procedure for the
remaining studs around the building.

● Parts Needed For ●

Studs

●●

● 9199 Siding Stud (6)

●●

22 1/16"

56 cm

29 3/16"

74 cm

9199

FRONT

DO NOT FASTEN

TAB AT THIS TIME

LARGE HOLE

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Step 9

G22

Each screw in the wall requires a
washer.

1 Slide side siding (5 board) into

channels of corner and splice posts,
flat edge upward, bottom edge down
resting on floor frame. Always follow
this pattern. Fasten bottom edge and
tab of stud to floor frame using screws.
Fasten center to stud with screws.
Do not fasten flat edge yet.

2 Install side siding (3 board) as

before. Note how the slot in bottom
edge must overlap flat edge of last
siding. Fasten both siding panels to
stud at this overlap.

● Parts Needed For ●

Side Siding

(6 board)

(3 board)

(5 board)

STEP

4

●●

● 8584 Side Siding (5 Board) (4)

●●

●●

● 8585 Side Siding (3 Board) (4)

●●

●●

● 8583 Side Siding (6 Board) (4)

●●

8583 (6 board)

STEP

3

8585 (3 board)

STEP

2

3 Install side siding (6 board) to the

top as before. Remove and reuse
screw in angle to fasten top siding.

4 From inside building, fasten siding

to corner posts using screws.

5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for oppo-

site side of building.

NOTE

Be careful to install the correct

panel in each position as shown.

The floor frame must be square
and level or holes will not align.

FRONT

Bottom

Edge

Flat

Edge

Remove

and Reuse

End

View

8584 (5 board)

THIS SCREW MUST

FASTEN TAB OF STUD

STEP

1

Be certain all Siding

overlaps are fastened

with a single screw

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Step 10

G23

● Parts Needed For ●

Rear/Front Siding

●●

● 8736 Rear Siding (5 Board) (2)

●●

●●

● 5307 Rear Siding (3 Board) (2)

●●

●●

● 5306 Rear Siding (6 Board) (2)

●●

●●

● 8737 Front Siding (5 Board) (2)

●●

●●

● 5291 Front Siding (3 Board) (2)

●●

●●

● 5290 Front Siding (6 Board) (2)

●●

1 Slide rear siding (5 board) into

channel of corner and splice posts
fastening to rear frame as shown in
previous step 9.

2 Install rear siding (3 board) and

rear siding (6 board) to complete

each section of rear wall. Fasten top
center of last siding to rear angle.
Remove and reuse screw.

3 Slide front siding (5 board) into

channels of corner post and door
jamb. This siding is fastened from
the inside, using screws into post
and jamb.

4 Install front siding (3 board) and

front siding (6 board) to complete

both front sections.

FRONT

STEP

1

STEP

2

Fasten Top Center of

Last Siding to Stud

5306

5307

8736

Fasten Rear Siding

to Corner & Splice

Posts From Inside

STEP

3

STEP

4

Front Panels Fasten

at Corners & Door

Jambs from the Inside

5290

5291

9746

FRONT

8737

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Step 11

G24

The gables go on top of the front and
rear walls to support the roof beams.

NOTE

The gables are packed nested

together and might be mistaken

as one piece. Carefully separate

them before continuing.

1 Attach the four roof beam brack-

ets to the gables using two bolts,

washers and nuts.

NOTE

Mounting leg of bracket must

face toward center of gable.

● Parts Needed For ●

Gable Assemblies

●●

● 8576 Right Gable (2)

●●

●●

● 8577 Left Gable (2)

●●

●●

● 6635 Roof Beam Bracket (4)

●●

8576

FRONT

8577

Washer

STEP

1

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6635

Roof Beam Brackets

Step 12

G25

1 Lift and fasten a right and left

gable, under angle at corner, to the
rear wall angel with screws.

Hint: On the rear gable, use a bolt
and nut at the overlapping rear wall
angle. On the front gable, leave out 2
screws closest to center gable leg.

2 Join the left and right gables

together with a gable brace using a
bolt and nut in the second hole from
the bottom

only

.

● Parts Needed For ●

Gables/Braces

STEP

●●

● Left Gable Assemblies (2)

●●

●●

● Right Gable Assemblies (2)

●●

●●

● 9009 Gable Brace (2)

●●

3 Repeat Steps 1 & 2 for the door

track on the front of building, except
for the track supports, fasten as
shown.

1

Gable

9009 Gable Brace

STEP

2

STEP

3

Track Supports 6228

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Step 13

G26

1 Apply the weather stripping along

the mating edge of the left and right
gables as shown. Cut the weather
stripping to length.

● Parts Needed For ●

Roof Beam/Braces

STEP

●●

● Main Roof Beam (1)

●●

●●

● Single Roof Beam (2)

●●

●●

● 9204 Roof Beam Brace (2)

●●

1

2 Spread the two halves of the main

roof beam and fasten the roof beam

to the gable brace of the front gable.

3 Fasten the other end of the main

roof beam to the gable brace of the
rear gable.

4 Fasten the single roof beams,

small holes on top

bolts and nuts.

, as shown using

5 Fasten a roof beam brace to the

main roof beam behind the front gable
by placing the tab on the end of the
brace
the tab with the
fasten the brace with a bolt and nut.

between

the roof beams. Align

second

hole and

67545 Weather Stripping

Spread Two Halves

Of Roof Beams

STEP

2

STEP

3

Main Roof Beam Assembly

STEP

4

6 Fasten the lower end of the roof

beam brace to the track support
with a bolt and nut.

7 Fasten a roof beam brace

tween

beam at the

26

the rear gable and the roof

first

hole, as shown.

be-

STEP

5

STEP

6

Single Roof Beam Assembly

Roof Beam Brace 9204

Roof Beam Brace 9204

STEP

7

Step 14

G27

● Parts Needed For ●

Right Roof Panel

STEP

●●

● 8578 Right Roof Panel (1)

●●

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

NOTE

Measure the building diagonally

again and make adjustments to

make sure the building is square

and level. This will make the roof

panels fit better, and holes will

align.

NOTE

If a Roof Beef-Up Kit was

8579

7571

7571

8578

2

6

8

10

4

1

FRONT

1

8578

7571

5

7

9

3

77437743

7571

8579

purchased, assemble prior to

attaching the roof panels.

1 Locate the roof panels by their

numbers.

position they are to be installed.

Note the sequence and

2 Position the right roof panel at the

back right corner and fasten to the
gable with 5 bolts and nuts and roof
beams using 2 screws.

the lower end of the panel to the side
wall angle at this time.

Hint: Attach fasteners in order shown
in diagram.

Do not fasten

STEP

2

FRONT

Nut

Washer

Gable

Bolt

6

8578 Right Roof Panel

7

1

2

3

4

5

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Step 15

G28

● Parts Needed For ●

Roof Assembly

●●

● 8578 Right Roof Panel (1)

●●

●●

● 8579 Left Roof Panel (2)

●●

●●

● 7571 Roof Panel (2)

●●

●●

● 7743 Roof Panel (2)

●●

●●

● 8840 Ridge Cap (1)

●●

1 Install a left roof panel at the left

rear and right front corner of the roof.
Install a right roof panel at the left
front corner of the roof.

2 Cut 4 short 2" (5cm) strips off the

roll of weather stripping tape, and
put them aside. Cover the joint at the
peak with weather stripping tape.
Unroll the tape and press it down
over the opening at the ridge as you
install each roof panel. Do not cut the
tape at this time.

3 Install 2 narrow and 2 wide roof

panels in the sequence and posi-

tions shown on previous page.

Do
not fasten the lower end of the panels
to the side wall angles at this time.

Continue weather stripping the ridge
opening.

4 Install the first ridge cap on the

completed roof section using bolts
and nuts. Fasten roof panel overlaps
not used for ridge cap. Cover the
head of bolt with the 2" (5cm) piece of
weather stripping tape. Do not fasten
the ends of the ridge cap at this time.

8579 Left Roof Panel

7571 Roof Panel

7743 Roof Panel

8578 Right

Roof Panel

STEP

1

Fasten At

Overlap with

Bolt

Screws To

Roof Beam

FRONT

Screws To Roof Beam

Do not fasten

at this time

Weather Stripping

Tape Roll

Fasten At

Overlap with

Bolt

8840

STEP

2

7571 Roof Panel

7743 Roof Panel

STEP

3

STEP

4

NOTE

Narrow roof panel crimped rib is

overlapped by wide rib of

adjacent panel where possible.

NOTE

If roof beam holes do not line up

with the roof panel holes, shift the

building from left to right.

If this does not help, your building

may not be level. Shim the
corners until holes line up.

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Step 16

G29

● Parts Needed For ●

Panels/Ridge Cap/Trim

●●

● 8486 Ridge Cap (1)

●●

●●

● 7571 Roof Panel (2)

●●

●●

● 8840 Ridge Cap (1)

●●

●●

● 8485 Left Side Roof Trim (2)

●●

●●

● 8836 Right Side Roof Trim (2)

●●

1 Install the second ridge cap over-

lapping the first ridge cap while in­stalling the remaining roof panels.
Continue weather stripping the ridge.

2 Fasten the lower end of the panels

to the side wall angles using screws
and washers. Use bolts and nuts
through wall angle overlaps at he
bottom of the panel.

3 Attach the right and left side roof

trim to the lower end of the roof pan-

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

NOTE

A single screw fastens both trim

pieces at the overlap.

Cut Weather Stripping
Tape and Fold Under

STEP

3

8486

STEP

1

7571

STEP

2

4 Using your thumb and index fin-

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

5 Fasten the roof trim caps to the

side trim using a screw.

6 Fasten the roof panel rib, peak

cap and ridge cap together using

bolts and nuts. Fasten the remaining
peak cap in the same manner.

Roof Trim

8836

Peak Cap

8485

STEP

6

Roof Trim Cap

STEP

4

STEP

5

8836

8485

Tuck Flange
Inward to Fit

Inside of

Roof Trim Cap

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Step 17

G30

The steps on this page tell how to
assemble the right door. You will
perform exactly the same procedures
for the left door. Each bolt and screw
in the door requires a washer. Pro­ceed as follows:

1 Attach the door handle brace and

handle to the door with 1 bolt as

shown.

Don't tighten the bolt yet.

● Parts Needed For ●

Door Assembly

6264

66382

9202

66045

3719

●●

● 3719 Door Handle Brace (2)

●●

●●

● 9200 Right Door (1)

●●

●●

● 9201 Left Door (1)

●●

●●

● 6264 Horizontal Door Brace (4)

●●

●●

● 9202 Vertical Door Brace (2)

●●

66045

3719

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.

5 Put a horizontal door brace onto

the top edge and bottom edge and
fasten

with 1 bolt in the center.

9202

66382

STEP

2

STEP

3

9200 Right Door

9201 Left Door

STEP

STEP

4

5

STEP

1

9200

6264

6264

6 Attach the lower door guides as

shown.

7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the

left door.

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STEP

6

66382

END VIEW
SHOWING:

Door Brace

Horizontal

Door

Washer

Guide

Step 18

A31

● Parts Needed For ●

Door Installation & Adjustment

●●

● Right Door Assembly (1)

●●

●●

● Left Door Assembly (1)

●●

1 From inside the building, put the

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

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.

Gable

Door Track

Door Slide

Front Floor Frame Assembly

Horizontal Door Brace

Door

STEP

1

STEP

2

Door Slide

NOTE

The four holes in the top of each

door allow you to adjust the

doors. Place the door slide in

the middle 2 holes.

4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the

left door.

Adjustment Holes

Adjustment Holes Allow

Doors to Meet Evenly

Along Their Length

#10Bx1/2" Screw

STEP

3

Right Door Left Door

STEP

4

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

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VM108

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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