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© Kitty Playhouse
Complies with EN71
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use .
PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
All information, contained in this booklet © Shire Garden Buildings .

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  • Page 1 © Kitty Playhouse Complies with EN71 These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use . PLEASE KEEP THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE All information, contained in this booklet © Shire Garden Buildings .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Let’s get started... Important information... Safety Base and positioning Warranty Care maintenance & Recycling In more detail... Hardware Chart & Fascia bag 06-07 Stacked Parts List 08-09 Detailed Technical Drawings 10-11 Before you start Assembly instructions 13-28 For a copy of the instructions or a copy in another language please send an email or write to the address below.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Check that you have noted all the following instructions We advise the use of non slip protective gloves throughout the assembly process. We advise the use of steel capped protective footwear throughout the assembly process We advise the use of protective headwear and safety goggles throughout the assembly process Where a ladder is in use another person must hold the ladder.
  • Page 4: Base And Positioning

    Base and Warranty Preparation of base... We recommend that the base onto which your building will stand should be at least 75mm larger in each direction than the total floor size of the building. Actual floor area of the building: 1490 x 1490mm (excluding canopy) Roof Overhang of canopy: 305mm Total height clearance: 1550mm The chosen position in your garden for your building should be excavated to a depth...
  • Page 5: Care Maintenance & Recycling

    Care, Maintenance and Recycling The 5 golden rules of care Ensure your base is level and firm Ensure the building is not sitting directly on the ground using damp proof membrane or the optional timber base. Ensure every piece of timber and surface, especially that is hidden upon assembly is treated with a top quality wood preservative at least twice (see note on pressure treated buildings in warranty section).
  • Page 6: Hardware Chart & Fascia Bag

    Fascia & nail bag contents Hardware Chart 08mmFelt Nail Scale 1:1 (A0266) x126 16mm Panel Pin (A0024) x64 40mmRound head nail (A0025) x78 60mm Round head nail 60mmPosi-drive screw (A0035) x28 Black 25mm Posi-drive screw (A0031 ) x04 25mm Posi-drive screw (A0032) x51 Note 4x12mm screws in...
  • Page 7 Fascia & nail bag contents 3 point Hinge 1000mm Black ring handle Window Hinge Wooden Knob (A0507) x01 (A0508) x01 (A0013) x02 (A1143) x01 Casement set Safety vent Fascia Fascia ( A0038 ) x01 ( A0476 ) x02 (A1144) (A1145) Diamond Beading 270mm Roller catch...
  • Page 8: Stacked Parts List

    Stacked parts list Description (part No ) qty Window insert Floor panel Door (A0998) x01 ( A1148 ) x01 (A1147) x1 650mm 650mm 34s framework 1505mm Plain panel (Sides) Plain panel (Back) Roof Bearer (A1153) x02 (A1152) x01 (A1151) x04 1490mm 34mm` 1120mm...
  • Page 9 Stacked parts list Description (part No ) qty Roof panel LARGE Roof panel SMALL Cover strips 1120mm (A1149) x02 (A1150) x02 (A1146) x04 44mm 285mm 1220mm Veranda fence 34s framework 1190mm L Bracket (A1154 Veranda post (A0686) x04 (A0468) x02 34mm` 255mm Plastic Glazing 268mm-268 mm...
  • Page 12: Before You Start

    Before you start Things to check before you start Ensure your base is ready– See page 3 Check all parts as listed in the parts lists Read the instructions fully before starting work Follow all the health and safety guidelines When you see the drill icon Only ever drill through the first piece of framework which will be a...
  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use . Treat all the parts before assembly –see page 5 GB-IE Attach the smaller inner part of the 3 point hinges on the long edge of the door. Door (A1147)x01 3 Point hinge...
  • Page 14 GB-IE Attach the outer part of the hinges to the frame. Door (A1147) x01 Door panel (A1155)x01 25mmScrew (A0032)x15...
  • Page 15 GB-IE See step 4 & 5 before you start Rebate the top of the “A0998” window insert 3mm deep. Use the hinge to mark the length. To comply with EN71 safety regulations Window insert (A0998)x01...
  • Page 16 GB-IE Try the “A0998” window in position in the panel “A1155”to check that you have it the correct way around. The hinges fit the top of the window. Window insert (A0998) x01 Hinge (A0013)x02 25mmScrew (A0032)x04...
  • Page 17 GB-IE Position the “A0998” window insert in the aperture and screw the inner screw holes that are just visible first. Open the window and insert the remaining screws. Window insert (A0998)x01 Door panel (A1155)x01 25mmScrew (A0032)x10...
  • Page 18 GB-IE Casement stay and pins must fit together loosely. Fix the casement stay to the window insert first. Then mark and fix the pins . Casement set (A0038) x01 25mmScrew (A0032)x06 GB-IE Drill both the "A1153 " panels as shown and screw to the ”1152” panel with 2 x 60mm screws. The cladding on the bottom of the panels overhangs the floor edge.
  • Page 19 GB-IE Continue adding and fixing the walls as before Side-Plain panel (PA1153) x01 Assembly from Steps 01-06 60mmScrew (A0035)x06...
  • Page 20 GB-IE Place the Back Gable "A1156 " panel level with the framework and fix to the panel below . Repeat with the front gable.”A1156” Back Gable (A1156-B) x01 Front Gable (A1156-F) x01 60mm Screw (A0035) x08 GB-IE Push the vents into the holes in the back gable panel. Safety vent (A0476) x01...
  • Page 21 GB-IE Position and nail the framework to both pairs of roof panels . Roof Panel large (A1149) x02 Roof panel small (A1150)x02 34mm` Roof framework (A1151) x04 40mm Nail (A0026)x28 GB-IE Cut both pieces of the centre roof framework as shown for the peek of the roof. Assembly step 11 x 2...
  • Page 22 GB-IE Place the roof panels on the building lining them up with the cladding at the back and with each other Assembly from Steps 11 –12...
  • Page 23 GB-IE Hold the roof panels together and nail together 60mmNail (A0026) x03 GB-IE Position ( flush at the back ) and fix both roof panels nailing into the walls Use 3 nails along each short edge and 5 nails along the long edge. Assembly from Steps 11 –13 40mm Nail...
  • Page 24 GB-IE Fit cover strips at each corner with 3 nails each 44mm Cover strip (A1146) x04 40mm Nail (A0025) x12 GB-IE The "Veranda rails A1154 are handed. Attach the veranda posts to create mirror images of each other. Veranda fence (A1154)x02 34mm` Veranda post...
  • Page 25 GB-IE Attach two " L Brackets A0686" to each rail . L Bracket (A0686)x02 25mm Screw (A0032)x04 Assembly step 17 GB-IE For each side, align, mark the post to the underside of the roof and trim.
  • Page 26 GB-IE Position the "Rail assembly A1154", drill the roof and fix here and also the "L Bracket A0686" to the wall. Rail assembly Steps 16-17 25mmScrew (A0032)x06 GB-IE 3 Strips of felt have been supplied . Fit the 2 lower ones first folding the felt over the roof edging, with an even overhang front and back then secure with a couple of nails at the top to hold the felt in position and at the bottom nail at approximately 100mm centres The third piece overlaps the lower pair and goes over the ridge.
  • Page 27 GB-IE Make sure the nails go into the gable framework avoiding the felt nails. Front Back A1144 A1145 2 of each Flat bottom diamond (A0479)x02 40mm Nail (A0025) x16 GB-IE Remove the protective film from both sides of the plastic glazing before fitting. 8.5mm Beading 268mm...
  • Page 28 GB-IE Attach the "Roller catch A0090" catch to the door and the body to the door frame . Roller catch (A0090)X01 12mmScrew (A0027) x04 Door Frame Door GB-IE Fix the walls to the floor with 2 x 60mm screws per panel 60mm Screw (A0035) x8 customerservice@shiregb.co.uk...

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