forest-style SHELTY Instructions De Montage page 12

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Important! Please read this manual carefully before assembly
Thank you for buying our product, we hope you will enjoy it.
Introduction: This product is intended for private use to store materials, tools and gardening equipment.
Wood properties: The product is made of natural wood. Its properties may vary depending on weather
conditions and exposure method. During winter season, it may slightly expand and shrink during summer
season. Such variations in dimensions are normal and do not affect the solidity, stability or functionality of
the product. It is best to unwrap the elements 48 hours before assembly and store them in a roofed area so
that the wood can adapt to the air humidity. (see paragraph "Warranty conditions").
Precaution before assembly :
- It is best to unwrap the elements 48 hours before assembly and store them in a roofed area so that the
wood can adapt to the air humidity.
- Make a full inventory of the components before mounting the product and making a service request.
- Before screwing screws to the shed parts, drill holes in them. Also, remember to ensure expansion gaps if
the shed shrinks in summer and expands in a rainy season : do not fix the planks together in order to allow
the movement of the boards (shelves, brackets, rails)
- We do not recommend installation of the shed in a place exposed to strong wind.
The shed is to be mounted by at least two people. The approximate time of assembly is one day.
Foundations:
Use a flat and levelled concrete floor, or other hard surface as the foundation with adapted dimensions with
suitable dimensions (ground dimension + 2cm, not exceeding the overall dimensions of the shelter) . In each
case, we recommend covering the floor or the surface with a polyurethane foil in order to protect the shed
from moisture. In order to ensure better protection of elements touching the surface, we recommend
covering the bottom part with a thick layer of hydro-insulation (e.g. a bituminous layer). After the assembly,
it is recommended to impregnate the shed with a solvent-based glaze or lacquer. It is recommended to seal
your garden shed to the concrete slab to secure it in case of high wind.
Maintenance :
- If the product has not been impregnated in an autoclave, it means that it has not been impregnated at all.
Therefore, it is necessary to impregnate the parts of the shed using an insecticide, fungicide and a moisture
protection agent. Apply the layer on the inside/outside and leave it dry for 72 hours.
- Once the shed assembled, apply 2 layers of microporous stain water-repellent and anti-UV on both sides
of the shelter (interior and exterior) or preferably solvent-based paint. This step is unnecessary in the case
of a shelter treated in an autoclave.
- Depending on the recommendations of the stain producer and the aging of your product, you can stain
your shed again. The wood in the shelter should be maintained once a year.
- In order to keep the shed in the best condition, we recommend regular lubrication of door hinges and the
lock. Do not leave the door swinging in the wind.
- During heavy snow, remove snow from the shed roof regularly if the snow layer is over 20 cm thick.
- Bituminous felt is a temporary protective material that provides waterproofing or an undercoating. If your
shed is supplied with bituminous felt, it should be renewed according to its level of wear or replaced by a
more durable waterproofing support such as the "shingle". You can, in addition to nails, fix your bituminous
felt with glue (not included).