Mercia Garden Products 06LOG017-V1 Instruction manual

General Instructions

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

Log Cabin 3.5x2.4m

06LOG017-V1 (T&G roof and oor with single (glass) glazing)

BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.

- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied)
including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, wood saw, step ladder and drill with 2mm
bit.

- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.

TIMBER

As with all natural materials, timber can be aected during various weather conditions.
For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may
occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior
moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be helped. It is
suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of
warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.

2mm Drill bit

All building’s should be
erected by two adults

For ease of assembly, you
MUST pilot drill all screw
holes and ensure all screw
heads are countersunk.

For ease of assembly use a
rubber mallet to t the log
boards. Do NOT use a heavy
hammer.

It is advisable to use a
circular saw when cutting
roof and oor boards.

Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction

CAUTION

Every eort has been made during the
manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the
timber. You are strongly advised to wear gloves
when working with or handling rough sawn
timber.

Ensure to measure and check before cutting
boards.

Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to protect
the product during transit and for upto 3 months against mould. To validate your
guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the building is treated
with a wood preserver within the rst three months of assembly and thereafter in
accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Care must be taken to ensure
the product is placed on a suitable base.

BUILDING A BASE

When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual
treatment.

Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to
diagrams for the base dimensions, The base should be slightly smaller than the external
measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run
o for water. It is also recommended that the oor be at least 25mm above the
surrounding ground level to avoid ooding.

TYPES OF BASE

- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.

- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.

Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in
the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept
responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.

For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 880514

Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN

Refer to the instructions pages for you specic product code

www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk

P 1

06LOG017-V1

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

Overall Dimensions:

Width = 3524mm
Depth = 2722mm
Height = 2378mm

Base Dimensions:

Width = 3303mm
Depth = 2199mm

Before assembly

please make sure you have a

suitable base ready to erect your

building

MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN

21

20

Bearer - 44x44x2199mm QTY 2

F4444-2199mm

22

Skirting - 28x28x2400mm QTY 13

FS2828-2400mm

24

Fascia - 120x16x2720mm QTY 2

S16120-2720mm

26

Roof Strip - 40x12x934mm QTY 3

S1240-934mm (OSB Option Only)

21

Bearer - 44x44x3215mm QTY 8

F4444-3215mm

23

Fascia - 120x16x3600mm QTY 2

S16120-3600mm

25

Roof Strip - 40x12x1134mm QTY 3

S1240-1134mm (OSB Option Only)

27a

Roof Sheet - OSB12-875x1348mm QTY 8

(OSB Option Only)

28a

3

4

5

29

Window

Slave Door

Master Door

QTY 2

6

Starter Board (S3) - 66x19x3500mm QTY 2

LB19RT66-3500mm (Centre Notch)

7

Log Board (B) - 120x19x360mm QTY 18

LB19-360mm

8

Log Board (B) - 120x19x245mm QTY 18

LB19-245mm

9

Log Board (E) - 120x19x505mm QTY 18

LB19-505mm (Centre Notch)

10

Log Board (D) - 120x19x3500mm QTY 21

LB19-3500mm (Centre Notch)

Storage Door

13

14

15

16

17

No. 5 Gable 2596mm QTY 3

(Gable is un-xed for assembly

purposes)

Log Board (DR) - 97x19x3500mm

LB19RG97-3500mm (Centre notch)

Log Board (A) - 120x19x2396mm QTY 45

LB19-2396mm

Log Board (B) - 120x19x823mm QTY 24

LB19-823mm

Roof Purlin - 40x90x3500mm

F4090-3500mm (Centre Notch)

Interior Roof Trim - 27x44x2171mm QTY 2

F2744-2171mm

Floor Sheet - OSB12-1085x2160mm QTY 2

(OSB Option Only)

27b

Roof Board - 121x16x2696mm QTY 33

MB16-2696mm

30

Eaves Frame - 44x27x3500mm QTY 2

F2744-3500mm

31 32

Mortice Lock Key Plate

36

Casement Stay

37 38

Dead Lock

39

Storm Brace - 27x44x2100mm QTY 14

F2744-2100mm

33

Handles (Pair)

Floor Sheet - OSB12-1075x2160mm

(OSB Option Only)

28b

Floor Board - 121x16x2160mm QTY 32

MB16-2160mm

34 35

Tower Bolt
QTY 2

Storage Door Handle

Felt

11

Log Board (DR) - 54x19x3500mm

LB19RG54-3500mm (Centre Notch)

12

Door Frame - 55x69x1505mm QTY 2

F5569-1505mm

18

Interior Roof Trim - 27x44x1075mm QTY 2

F2744-1075mm

19

Door Strip - 60x16x1800mm

F1660-1800mm

P 2

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

Nail Bag

Pre-assembly

*Please note:

Each board interlocks at
either end in a staggered pattern.

70mm Screw x196

40mm Screw x476

30mm Screw x273

45mm Bolt x3

80mm Bolt Set x33

30mm Black Screw x23

20mm Screw x37

Felt Tacks x184

Step 2

Fit the mortice lock(s) (No’s. 31 & 37) into

a

the recess in the master door (No’s. 3 & 4)
and secure using the screws provided.
Attach the key plate(s) (No. 32) to the slave
door (No. 2) with the screws provided.

b

Fit the door handles (No. 33) and connect
with the metalbar to the mortice lock
using 8x30mm screws. Ensure the lock
mechanism closes correctly. If not, remove
the lock and turn the catch around using
the small grub screw.

*Please note: This image is for illustrative purposes
and may dier from your choice in product
(regarding ironmongery). Nevertheless the process
of xing the frames is the same.

24x30mm Screws

The Mortice Lock is Reversible

a

b

Before securing ensure that the boards
are tted properly in their respective
tongue’s and groove’s.

Step 1: Door Frame Fit

Arrange the door framing onto a rm and
level surface. Secure the top and bottom
frames (No. 12) to the uprights (attached
to each door). Fix at each corner using
4x70mm screws, ensuring the screws
do NOT protrude into the channel
either side of the doors.

*Please note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may
dier from your choice in product
(regarding hinges). Nevertheless
the process of xing the frames is
the same.

IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you pre-drill before xing screws.

Pre drill

hole

30mm

screw

30mm

screw

Step 3

Attatch the door strip (No. 19) to the
back of slave door using 4x40mm
screws as shown in the illustration.

Once xed secure the tower bolts
to the top and bottom of the strip
using the screws provided.

*These tower bolts help to keep
your doors straight during high
and low levels of moisture content
in the air.

4x40mm Screws

33

19

4x70mm Screws

Pre drill

hole

70mm

screw

*Ensure the top & bottom rails sit inbetween
the upright framing attached to the doors.

Pre drill

hole

40mm

screw

P 3

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

Step 4

Attach the door handle (No. 36) to the
storage door, using either the 30mm
screws or bolts provided with the handles
(ironmongery choice

depending).

*Please note: This image is for illustrative

purposes and may dier from your choice in
product (regarding door position).
Nevertheless the process of tting the door
frame is the same.

8x30mm Black Screws

(Ironmongery depending)

8x30mm Screws (Ironmongery depending)
2x45mm Bolt (Ironmongery depending)

Pre drill

hole

30mm

screw

30mm

screw

45mm

Bolt

37

Step 6

Lay the starters (No. 20 & No. 21)
onto a rm and level surface
(free from areas where standing
water can collect) as shown in the
illustration.

Fix the framing together at each
corner using 8x70mm screws,
ensuring the frame is ush.

8x70mm Screws

Pre drill

hole

70mm

screw

16

15

20

21

20

20

21

21

20

Step 5

Fix the casement stay (No. 35) onto
the window (No. 1) and the casement
stay pins to the window cill using
6x30mm screws.

*Ensure the casement stay is centralised
on the window.

6x30mm Black Screws (Ironmongery depending)
6x30mm Screws (Ironmongery depending)

35

Step 7

Following the same method
outlined in Step 6, arrange the
remaining framing (No. 21) as
shown in the illustration.

*Ensure there is an equal
amount of space between each
frame.

Secure each of the frames in place
using 4x70mm screws per frame,
ensuring the framing remains level.

48x70mm Screws

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

Pre drill

hole

30mm

screw

30mm

screw

Pre drill

hole

70mm

screw

20

21

P 4