SPACEMAKER Versa-shed VRS53AN01 Owner's Manual And Assembly Manual

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Owner’s Manual & Assembly Guide

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

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www.spacemakersheds.com

Model No. VRS53AN01

Customer Service:

1-800-851-1085 or assist@arrowsheds.com

BUILDING DIMENSIONS

Approx.

1,5 m x ,9 m 0,9 m2 1,0 m

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Size

5’ x 3’ 9 Sq. Ft. 36 Cu. Ft. 56 1/2” 29 5/8” 50 1/4” 52 1/4” 25 1/2” 48 1/4” 42” 42.5”

Storage

Area

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Size rounded off to the nearest foot

Exterior Dimensions

(Roof Edge to Roof Edge)

Width Depth Height

144,0 cm 75,0 cm 128,0 cm 133,0 cm 65,0 cm 123,0 cm 107,0 cm 108,0 cm

Base Size

For proper base construction see page 11

Interior Dimensions

(Wall to Wall)

Width Depth Height

VERSA-SHED

55” x 28.25”

140,0 cm x 72,0 cm

Door

Opening

Width Height

* See Inside for Detailed Safety Information.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...

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

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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 in the parts lists, as well as all hardware (page 6-11). 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.

• If you need to take a break from assembly, place

sandbags or other weights on the ﬂ oor frame to

temporarily anchor it.

ASSEMBLY TIPS & TOOLS

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.

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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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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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 ﬂ oor 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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What kind of base do I use?

A. You can:

•Pour a concrete slab

•Build a wood deck/ﬂ oor (use exterior-grade plywood)

•Use patio blocks

•Build on crushed gravel, dirt or grass

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 ﬂ oor 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 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.

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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.

Part No.

End View

Part Name

Conﬁ rm that all hardware and parts are

present before attempting to assemble your building.

If parts are missing or damaged, include the model number and contact the retailer where you purchased your Storage Unit.

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Part Name

Quantity Needed

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.

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.

HARDWARE LIST...

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Part

Key

No.

1 65103 Hex Nut (#8-32) 46 2 65923 Small Bolt (Black) (#8-32 x 3/8) (10 mm) 34 3 65004 Small Screw (Black) (#8AB x 5/16) (8 mm) 124 4 65958 Long Bolt (#8-32 x 7/8) (22 mm) 6 5 65988 Flat Head Bolt (#6-32 x 5/16) (8 mm) 42 6 65941 Hex Nut (#6-32) 42 7 66611 Tapping Screw (#10 x 1/2) (13 mm) 8 8 66646 Washer Sheet 1 9 66809 Locking Handle 1

10 66054 Latch 1

11 66609 Hinge 7 12 66849L Left Jamb Cap 1 13 66849R Right Jamb Cap 1 14 66848 Lid Corner Cap 4 15 66785 Lid Stay 2

16 11029 Adhesive Pads 3

Part Description

Qty.

List

Hardware Views by Key No.

6 7

12 13 14

17 66850 Lock Bar Assembly 1

18 66861L Left Rear Corner Cap 1

19 66861R Right Rear Corner Cap 1

20 66658 Bracket-Camrod 1

21 66862 Slam Bolt 1 22 8397 Corner Brace 4 23 10961 Mounting Plate 4 24 6481 Gusset 4 25 11042 Mounting Plate (Slam Bolt) 1

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 to the picture and use the one that matches.

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19 20

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PARTS LIST...

Key Part Part Qty. No. No. Description List

1 10954 Corner Post 2 2 10955 Splice Post 2 3 10957 Channel Wall Rear 1 4 10960 Door Jamb 2 5 10963 Brace Door Vertical 1 6 10964 Channel Side Wall 2 7 10979 Frame Floor Front-Rear 2 8 10980 Channel Lid Rear 1 9 11005 Channel Lid Front 1

10 10981 Channel Lid End 2

11 10982 Lintel 1 12 10983 Lid Brace 2 13 10984 Frame Floor Side 2 14 10985 Horizontal Door Brace 4 15 10959 Door Stop 3 16 11006 Ramp 1 17 69835 Edge Trim 1 18 10956 Rear Siding 6 19 10958 Panel Gable Right 1 20 10962 Door Right 1 21 80097 Panel Gable Left 1 22 80101 Door Left 1 23 8827 Side Siding 2 24 9833 Panel Lid 1 25 66852 Side Lid Foam Board 2 26 66853 Lid Foam Board 1 27 66851 Door Foam Board 2

Selected End Views by Key No.

ASSEMBLY BY KEY NO.

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