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INTERNAL FRAMING:
3.4m x 5.5m x 2.17m
MOST OF THESE CHANNEL SECTIONS
HAVE BEEN BRANDED WITH PART
NUMBERS FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION,
AND PACKED IN SEPARATE BUNDLES FOR
EACH FRAME TYPE. (REFER TO THE
PARTS LIST ON PAGES 4 & 5)
THE INTERNAL FRAMING OF THE
GARAGE IS CONSTRUCTED FROM 80mm
x 40mm GALVANISED STEEL CHANNEL
SECTION, SIMILAR TO SECTIONS USED IN
DOMESTIC STEEL HOUSE FRAMING.
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO PRE-CHECK THESE SECTIONS AS THEY ARE PRODUCED USING
STATE OF THE ART ROLL-FORMING EQUIPMENT. IT IS ADVISABLE TO ONLY OPEN EACH
BUNDLE AS YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE EACH INDIVIDUAL FRAME SECTION. BY DOING THIS,
YOU WILL AVOID GETTING SIMILAR LENGTH SECTIONS WITH DIFFERENT NOTCHING
PATTERNS MIXED TOGETHER.
DOOR CLEARANCE:
WIDTH= 2470mm
HEIGHT= 2180mm
Absco Compact Garage RangeBARN DOOR MODELModel: COM3541B
THIS PRODUCT HAS A WIND RATING OF: W41N-N3 (NON CYCLONICREGIONS). IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION IN CYCLONICREGIONS (C1, C2 OR C3)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A NOTE ON SAFETY
Local council approval must be obtained prior to construction of the garage. Once
you have selected your site you will need to create and lodge a site plan to your
local council or certifier. You will also have to attach a copy of the engineering
drawings at the back of these instructions to your site plan.
The site for the garage must be level, refer to concrete and foundation notes on
attached engineers drawings.
Before commencing any assembly, read through these instructions and engineers
drawings in detail to gain a thorough understanding of assembly methods and
associated details.
Some components have been pre-punched. Some 10mm holes will still have to be
drilled. It may be easier to drill a small pilot hole first.
Measure, and check off all components using the parts lists on pages 4-9 prior to
commencement.
Some parts may have sharp edges. It is advisable to wear gloves when handling these
items and safety glasses if drilling holes. Sensible shoes are highly recommended.
It is highly recommended to erect the garage with at least two or more people.
TOOLS REQUIRED
SITE PREPARATION
3mm DRILL BIT AND
MASONRY DRILL BIT
· SPIRIT LEVEL
· SPANNERS
· FELT PEN, STRING LINE
· STRING LINE, CHALK
· TAPE MEASURE
· TIN SNIPS
· SILICONE
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2. LOCATION OF 'OPTIONAL' PERSONAL DOOR (P'DOOR)
3. ALL COMPONENTS PRE-CUT TO SIZE
4. SELF DRILLING SCREWS
10 X 16 HEX HEAD TEK SCREW FOR GENERAL USE.
PHILLIPS HEAD TEK SCREW - USE ON OUTSIDE
OF FRONT FRAMEWORK TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH
SURFACE TO SECURE SHEETING TO.
10 X 16 HEX HEAD TEK SCREW WITH
NEOPRENE WASHER FOR SECURING
ROOF SHEETS TO FRAMEWORK.
SCREW DRIVER BITS ARE INCLUDED FOR USE IN YOUR DRILL. REFER TO THE ATTACHED
ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR THE QUANTITY OF SCREWS REQUIRED PER CONNECTION.
THE STRUCTURE IS ASSEMBLED USING THESE SELF DRILLING TEK SCREWS. ALL ROOF
AND WALL SHEETS ARE PAN FIXED. ie SCREW THROUGH THE FLAT PAN OF THE SHEET
INTO THE FRAMEWORK.
1. PART NUMBERS.
HELPFULL HINTS
(P'DOOR IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS GARAGE UNLESS ORDERED SEPARATELY
WITH THE GARAGE) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CORNER SHEET POSITIONS, THE P'
DOOR CAN BE LOCATED IN ANY SINGLE SHEET LOCATION, IN EITHER SIDE WALL,
PROVIDING THAT IT DOES NOT FOUL WITH CENTRE FRAME LEGS.
DO NOT CUT ANY COMPONENTS TO A DIFFERENT SIZE, UNLESS IT IS CLEARLY
NOTED IN THIS INSTRUCTION TO DO SO. DIMENSIONS IN THIS ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTION ARE EXACT, WHERE AS DIMENSIONS NOTED ON THE ENGINEERING
PLANS ARE APPROXIMATE. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT
COMPONENT FOR THE CORRECT LOCATION.
AS NOTED ON PAGE ONE, PART NUMBERS HAVE BEEN PRINTED ON MOST 80 x 40
CHANNEL SECTIONS. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MARKED WITH PART
NUMBERS, BUT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THEIR DESCRIPTION, SIZE AND SKETCHES
PROVIDED ON PAGES THREE, FOUR AND FIVE OF THIS INSTRUCTION.
TWELVE EASY STEPS TO CONSTRUCT YOUR GARAGE1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS.................................................
2. CONCRETE SLAB/FOOTING DETAILS................................
3. REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY....................................................
4. CENTRE FRAME ASSEMBLY...............................................
5. FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY.................................................
6. FRAME LAYOUT...................................................................
7. FRAME CONSTRUCTION.....................................................
8. FIT ROOF PURLINS..............................................................
9. FIT SHEETING......................................................................
10. ASSEMBLE & FIT PERSONAL DOOR...............................
11. ASSEMBLE & FIT BARN DOORS.......................................
12. FIT GUTTERS AND TRIM...................................................
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PAGE13,14
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6. ANCHOR SETS NOT SUPPLIED
5. MISSING PARTS
(HOLD DOWN BRACKETS ARE INCLUDED)
HELPFULL HINTS (CONT.)
ANCHOR SETS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS GARAGE, BUT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM
MOST HARDWARE OUTLETS. ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR THIS GARAGE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
11 CHEMSETS M10130 (10mm X 130mm LONG) 2 M10 X 75 DYNABOLTS FOR P'DOOR IF
APPLICABLE.
NOTE: M10 X 125 LONG DYNABOLTS CAN BE SUBSTITUTED FOR CHEMSETS
TO PREVENT DAMAGE IN TRANSIT, SOME ITEMS ARE PACKED INSIDE OTHERS. eg.
SOME FLASHINGS MAY BE INSIDE CHANNEL SECTIONS, OTHER ITEMS MAY BE PACKED
INSIDE GUTTERS, SOME ROOF SHEETS PACKED ON TOP, SOME ON THE BOTTOM ETC.
BE VERY THOROUGH WHEN CHECKING AND LOCATING ALL COMPONENTS.
PART DETAILS (SHEET 1 OF 6)
45mm LIP NOTCH
80mm X 40mm GALVANISED CHANNEL FRAMING SECTIONS
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION:
eg.
0403J
THE FIRST LETTER OF THE PART
NUMBER IS USED TO IDENTIFY THE
NOTCHING TYPE OF THE ITEM.
C= NO NOTCHING
J= 20mm TAB NOTCH ON ONE END ONLY
K= 20mm TAB NOTCH ON BOTH ENDS
L= 45mm LIP NOTCH ON ONE END ONLY
M= 45mm LIP NOTCH ON BOTH ENDS
N= 20mm TAB NOTCH + 45mm LIP NOTCH
ON ONE END ONLY
P= 20mm TAB NOTCH + 45mm LIP NOTCH
ON BOTH ENDS
R= ONE END: 20mm TAB NOTCH + 45mm
LIP NOTCH OTHER END: 90mm
LONG LIP NOTCH
S= SPECIAL NOTCHING NOT NOTED ABOVE.
J0403 = ONE CHANNEL, 403mm LONG
INCLUDING A 20mm TAB NOTCH
ON ONE END.
THESE FOUR DIGITS REPRESENT THE
OVERALL LENGTH OF THE ITEM.
4
5
4
5
2
0
20mm TAB NOTCH COMBINED
WITH A 45mm LIP NOTCH
(PRE-PUNCHED HOLES TO
ASSIST WITH LOCATING SELF
DRILLING SCREWS)
20mm
TAB NOTCH
2
0
2
0
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SINGLE SECTION
PART DETAILS (SHEET 2 OF 6)
80mm X 40mm GALVANISED CHANNEL FRAMING SECTIONS
TWO SECTIONS
BOXED TOGETHER
ONE LEG OF THE CHANNEL SECTION IS 2mm SHORTER THAN THE OTHER LEG TO ALLOW
TWO CHANNEL SECTIONS TO BE BOXED TOGETHER. MOST FRAMING REQUIRES ONLY
SINGLE SECTIONS OF CHANNEL, WITH BOXED SECTIONS LOCATED ONLY WHERE NOTED
IN THIS INSTRUCTION.
80
38
40
PACK TYPE QTY PART NO.
CHECK
QTY
PACK TYPE QTY PART NO.
CHECK
QTY
2
FRONT
FRAME
C2150
2 C1750
1 C2470
2 R0455
1 J0230
4 K0377
2 R1020
2 K0070
REAR
FRAME
2 C2150
2 P1150
1 C2435
2 M1705
4 K1674
CENTRE
FRAME
2 C2069
2 C1705
SIDE
WALLS
8 K2670
ROOF
PURLINS
12 K2670
BARN
DOORS
4 C2148
6 K1180
2 P1520
PERSONAL
DOOR
(OPTIONAL)
2 S2070
1 K0745
2 C1950
3 K0640
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PART DETAILS (SHEET 3 OF 6)
SHEETING AND TRIM
1451L/H ANGLE
FRONT WALL773
40
40
60
ROOF
SHEET
EDGE
TRIM
'L' ANGLE
FLASHING
BARN DOOR
FLASHING
RIDGE
CAPPING
QTY SHEET LENGTH END CUT TYPE LOCATIONSHEET WIDTH CHECK
1451R/H ANGLE
FRONT WALL773
1951 FRONT WALL773
1951 R/H ANGLEFRONT WALL773
2601 FRONT WALL773
22601 L/H ANGLEFRONT WALL773
22861 REAR WALL773
22861R/H ANGLE
REAR WALL773
24161 REAR WALL773
24161 R/H ANGLE773
L/H ANGLE
TWIN ANGLE
L/H ANGLE
L/H ANGLE
REAR WALL
SQUARE
CUT
SHEET
WIDTH
22601R/H ANGLE
FRONT WALL773
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PART DETAILS (SHEET 4 OF 6)
SHEETING AND TRIM
24801 773
QTY SHEET LENGTH END CUT TYPE LOCATIONSHEET WIDTH CHECK
21452
TWIN ANGLE
773
21452 *480*
19501SQUARE
*680*
1701 773SQUARE
OPTIONAL 'P' DOOR
NOTE" ONLY 13 SIDE WALL SHEETS ARE SUPPLIED IF OPTIONAL PERSONAL SIDE DOOR
IS ALSO SUPPLIED
REAR WALL
OPTIONAL 'P' DOOR
BARN DOORSSQUARE
BARN DOORSSQUARE
173016 773 ROOFSQUARE
218014 773 SIDE WALLSSQUARE
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PART DETAILS (SHEET 5 OF 6)
T
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P
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'H
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EXTERNAL TRIM
RIDGE CAPPING2
QTY TYPE
ROOF SHEET EDGE TRIM4
GUTTERS4
BARN DOOR FLASHING1
'L' ANGLE FLASHING4
50mm PVC DOWNPIPES2
(OPTIONAL FOR P'DOOR TRIM)
4
'L' ANGLE FLASHING
LENGTH CHECK
3030
3000
3030
3000
3000
1880
3000
BRACKETS, PLATES AND ACCESSORIES
TYPE 'H' CHANNEL 2205mm LONG
2
QTY DESCRITION
CENTRE FRAME KNEE PLATES
4
CENTRE FRAME APEX PLATES
2
CHECK
ROLL 20M CYCLONE STRAPPING
1
QTY
80 x 40 CHANNEL 100mm LONG
6
DESCRITION CHECK
80 x 80 X 80 CHANNEL
FRONT FRAME H2205
APEX
PLATE
ZA194
KNEE
PLATE
ZA193
XXTR08
XXTR34
XXTR22
XXTR21
XXTR19
XXTR19
RWG14
H2205
ZA193
ZA194
Fast040
C100
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PART DETAILS (SHEET 6 OF 6)
MPB
MULTI PURPOSE
BRACKET (DIFFERENT
HOLES USED FOR
DIFFERENT
APPLICATIONS)
BKT117
47
8
0
4
7
PADBOLT Fast006
HASP
DOOR STRAP SMC012A
DOWNPIPE
SPOUT
RWG17
PURLIN
CONNECTION
PLATE
ZAC0200
BRACKETS, PLATES AND ACCESSORIES (CONT.)
SET OF INSTRUCTIONS1
QTY DESCRITION
1
SELF DRILLING SCREWS
200
CHECK
PURLIN CONNECTION PLATES
4
QTY DESCRITION CHECK
HEX HEAD TEK SCREWS
700
300
SIX HOLE DOOR STRAPS
2
PADBOLTS & HASPS
3
84mm BUTT HINGES
6
GUTTER BRACKETS
14
1
1
GUTTER STOP ENDS
4
DOWNPIPE SPOUTS 50mm DIA.
2
SET OF ENGINEERS
SPECIFICATIONS
HEX HEAD TEK WITH
NEO WASHERS
MPB MULTI-PURPOSE
BRACKETS11
SCREWDRIVER BIT
1
POP RIVETS 3mm
100
MPB MULTI-PURPOSE
BRACKETS2
84mm BUTT HINGES
2
PERSONAL DOOR
INTERNAL HANDEL
130mm LONG SHAFT
DOOR LOCK
OPTIONAL 'P' DOOR ACCESSORIES
Fast200
ZAC0200
Fast035
SMC012A
Fast006 Fast028
RWG-6
XXTR25
RWG17
Fast014
BKT117
Fast038
Pack13
BKT117
Fast028
OT008
OT010
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FRONT ENTRY
CONCRETE SLAB AND FRAME LAYOUT DETAILS
EXTERNAL
FRAME SIZE
3388 x 5460
100mm THICK
SLAB 3388 x
5460
40 1634
NOTE: REFER TO THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR
FOOTING SIZES IN LIEU OF A SLAB.
40
1634
40
3388
80
2630
40
2630
80
5460
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50mm COMPRESSED
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MEMBRAIN
F72 MESH WITH
30mm TOP COVER
250
THE GARAGE HAS BEEN
DESIGNED SO THE SLAB AND THE
EXTERNAL FRAME SIZE ARE THE
SAME. THE WALL SHEETING THEN
OVERLAPS THE SLAB BY A DEPTH
OF 30mm TO FORM A
WATERPROOF JOINT.
100
3-FT8M
65 BOTTOM COVER
250mm x 250mm EDGE
THICKENING AROUND PERIMETER
(ALL FOUR SIDES)
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PARTS REQUIRED: 80 x 40 CHANNEL
REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY
K1674
2) PART M1705
2) PART C2150
1) PART C2435
2) PART P1150
4) PART K1674 HORIZONTAL GIRTS
TOP CHORDS
CORNER LEGS
CENTRE UPRIGHT
MIDWALL UPRIGHT
2) 100mm LONG 80 x 40 CHANNEL
2) PURLIN CONNECTION PLATES
- SEE THE NEXT PAGE FOR DETAILED DIMENSIONS
BRACKET CONNECTORS
- REFER TO THE ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR THE QUANTITY OF SCREWS
REQUIRED AT CONNECTION POINTS
SECURE CHANNELS
TOGETHER WITH
ONE PURLIN
CONNECTION PLATE
EACH SIDE.
REAR LEG
REAR GIRT
(ONE ON EACH CORNER
UPRIGHT)
100mm BRACKET
CONNECTOR
C2150
P1150
C2435
M1705
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(SHEET 1 of 2)CENTRE PORTAL FRAME ASSEMBLY
LAY OUT THE BOXED SECTIONS TO THE ABOVE CONFIGURATION.
USE THE SAME LAYOUT PATTERN AS THE REAR FRAME. CHECK THAT BOTH
DIAGONAL MEASUREMENTS ARE EQUAL TO ENSURE THAT THE FRAME IS SQUARE.
PART No. QTY LENGTH
C2069 2 2069
C1705 2 1705
KNEE PLATES
PARTS REQUIRED: 80 x 40 CHANNEL
4
APEX PLATES 2
80
8
0
C2069
C1705
ALL SINGLE
SECTION
CHANNELS
3388
2150 2
448
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CENTRE PORTAL FRAME ASSEMBLY (SHEET 2 of 2)
SECURE APEX PLATES AND KNEE PLATES TO EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME
AS SHOWN. USE SELF DRILLING SCREWS AT EVERY PRE-PUNCHED LOCATION
IN BOTH KNEE AND APEX PLATES WHERE CONNECTION TO THE FRAME IS POSSIBLE.
CAREFULLY TURN FRAME OVER, RE-CHECK DIMENSIONS AND DIAGONALS, THEN
FASTEN PLATES IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE PREVIOUS SIDE.
FRAME
UNDERNEATH VIEW
JOIN PLATES TOGETHER WITH
THREE SCREWS
JOIN PLATES
TOGETHER WITH
THREE SCREWS
UNDERNEATH
VIEW
APEX/KNEE
PLATE
APEX/KNEE
PLATE
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FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED:
REFER TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
80 x 40 CHANNEL 80 x 80 CHANNEL
- LAY THE COMPONENTS AS SHOWN ABOVE, USING THE SAME DIMENSIONS AS
USED FOR THE REAR FRAME, AND FASTEN WITH SCREWS IN THE SAME MANNER.
- THE TOP CHORDS HAVE SPECIAL LIP NOTCHES TO ALLOW THE INSERTION OF
OTHER COMPONENTS AS SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
2) PART S1705
2) PART C2150
2) PART R0455
2) PART R1020
4) PART K0377
1) PART J0230
TOP CHORDS
CORNER UPRIGHTS
TOP CHORD BRACES
SIDE DIAGONAL BRACES
HORIZONTAL GIRTS
TOP CENTRE VERTICAL STRUT
2) TYPE 'H' CHANNEL 2205mm
2) PURLIN CONNECTION PLATES
FOR DOOR MULLIONS
4) 100mm LONG BRACKET CONNECTORS (80 x 40 CHANNEL)
2) PART K0070 TOP VERTICAL OUTER STRUTS
1) PART C2470 HEAD BEAM
300mm LIP NOTCH
IN 365mm FROM
THIS END IN
S1705
1) PURLIN CONNECTION PLATE EACH SIDE
857
(FOR PURLIN
CONNECTION)
C2470J0230K0070
S1705
R0455
K0377
R1020
BRACKET CONNECTOR
457 2474 457
2180
C2150
DOOR MULLION
TYPE 'H' 2205
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FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
- TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE OF THE DIFFERENT VIEWS BELOW TO ESTABLISH WHICH
WAY DIFFERENT SECTIONS FIT INTO OTHERS, INCLUDING SOME PIECES WITH DIFFERENT
NOTCHING PATTERNS.
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FRAME CONFIGURATION
E
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B
FASTEN THE MPB BRACKETS TO THE FRAMES AS SHOWN BELOW, WHILE THE
FRAMES ARE STILL LAYING ON THE GROUND.
MARK THE FRAME POSITIONS
OUT ON THE SLAB. (REFER
TO PAGE 10 FOR DETAILS)
NOTE: ACCURACY IS VERY IMPORTANT IN THE FOLLOWING STEPS AS ANY
ERRORS WILL PREVENT THE SIDE WALL GIRTS NOT FITTING CORRECTLY.
6
0
m
m
WHEN SECURING THE BRACKETS TO THE
SLAB, USE THE BRACKET HOLE THAT IS
FURTHERMOST AWAY FROM THE SLAB
EDGE, TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF
THE CONCRETE CRACKING NEAR THE
SLAB EDGE.
SECURE BRACKETS TO FRAME UPRIGHTS
WITH SIX SELF DRILLING SCREWS EACH.
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FRAME CONSTRUCTION1. REAR FRAME
2. CENTRE FRAME CONNECTION
BEND THE INSIDE TAB
AT RIGHT ANGLES TO
SECURE TO THE REAR
WALL GIRT.
SIDE
WALL
GIRT
TO SECURE EACH FRAME TO THE SLAB, MOVE THE FRAME TO ITS MARKED
POSITION. WHILST ONE OTHER PERSON HOLDS THE FRAME IN POSITION, MARK
THE HOLE POSITION OF EACH UPRIGHT, MOVE THE FRAME AWAY ENOUGH TO
DRILL THE SLAB FOR EACH ANCHOR, MOVE THE FRAME BACK AND SECURE IN
POSITION.
REAR FRAME CAN BE
SUPPORTED WITH ROPES
AND PEGS, OR ROOF PURLINS
USED AS BRACES DURING
THIS STAGE.
SECURE THE FIRST CENTRE FRAME TO THE SLAB. FIT FOUR SIDE WALL
GIRTS (PART K2670) AT THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE REAR WALL GIRTS.
SECURE EVERY CONNECTION WITH TWO TEK SCREWS.
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FRAME CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED)
3. SECURE FRONT FRAME
4. FIT CYCLONE STRAPPING
SECURE THE FRONT FRAME AND SIDE WALL GIRTS IN PLACE. FIT THE
SIDEWALL GIRTS IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE REAR FRAME.
SECURE EVERY CONNECTION WITH TWO TEK SCREWS
CHECK THE DIAGONAL ROOF MEASUREMENTS TO ENSURE THE FRAME IS EXACTLY
SQUARE. FIT THE CYCLONE STRAPPING DIAGONALLY OVER THE TOP OF THE
FRAME, (REFER TO ENGINEERING PLANS), PULLING TIGHTLY, AND SECURE TO
EACH FRAME WITH THREE SCREWS PER CONNECTION. REPEAT THIS PROCEDURE
FOR THE REAR FRAME AS SHOWN.
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SECURE ROOF PURLINS
12 x PART K2670
PURLIN
PURLIN
PURLIN
PURLIN
PURLIN
8
5
6
7
9
6
REAR
FRAME
REAR
FRAME
CENTRE
FRAME
WHEN FITTING PURLINS TO APEX OR KNEE PLATES,
SOME EXISTING TEK SCREWS MAY HAVE TO BE
REMOVED, THEN REPLACED TO ACHIEVE THIS.
SECURE EACH ROOF PURLIN WITH TWO TEK SCREWS
THROUGH EACH PURLIN END TAB.
(8 X TEK SCREWS PER ROOF PURLIN) BEND PURLIN
END TABS AS SHOWN.
FIT THE ROOF PURLINS BETWEEN EACH FRAME AS
SHOWN, SO THE TOP OF EACH PURLIN WILL FINISH
FLUSH WITH THE TOP OF EACH FRAME.
CENTRE
FRAME
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CORNER SHEETS
FOLD CORNER SHEETS
THE FOUR CORNER SHEETS OF THE GARAGE ARE TO BE FOLDED AS SHOWN BELOW.
NOTE: SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE TO UNDERSTAND WHERE THE SHEETS ARE TO BE
POSITIONED
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FOLD LINE
SELECT O SOFT CLEAN SURFACE TO PREPARE THE SHEETS ON. USING FIRM BUT EVEN
PRESSURE, FOLD ONE PAN OF EACH SHEET AS SHOWN ABOVE. THE FOLDED SECTION WILL
SPRING BACK SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW EASY INSTALLATION AT EACH CORNER OF THE
GARAGE AS SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
REAR WALL SHEETS
FOLD ONE PAN
SECTION AS
SHOWN
FRONT WALL SHEETS
FOLD TWO PAN SECTIONS
AS SHOWN
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FOLD LINE
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FIT WALL SHEETSCORNER SHEETS
SECURE THE FOUR CORNER SHEETS IN PLACE AS SHOWN.
POSITION EACH SHEET FLUSH WITH THE TOP OF THE FRAME, WITH THE BOTTOM END
OVERLAPPING THE CONCRETE SLAB BY 30mm, TO FORM A WEATHER TIGHT SEAL.
EACH SHEET IS 773mm WIDE, WITH A SHEET TO SHEET COVERAGE OF 740mm. AS
COVERAGE OF EACH SHEET CAN VARY SLIGHTLY, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MONITOR YOUR
PROGRESS. YOU CAN STRETCH OR SHRINK THE SHEET COVERAGE AS YOU PLACE EACH
SHEET TO ACCOMPLISH THIS.
AS YOU PROGRESS, MULTIPLY THE NUMBER OF SHEETS REMAINING BY 740mm, WHICH
SHOULD BE THE SAME AS THE DISTANCE LEFT, TO THE CENTRE OF THE OUTSIDE RIB
OF EACH FIXED SHEET.
USE A SPIRIT LEVEL TO ENSURE THE SHEETS ARE VERTICAL.
USE TEK SCREWS IN EVERY SECOND PAN, FASTENING SHEETS TO TOP AND BOTTOM GIRTS
AND EDGE ROOF PURLINS. FASTEN SHEETS TO ALL FRAME UPRIGHTS AT 300mm CENTRES.
1. SECURE THIS SHEET CENTRALLY TO THE FRONT GABLE.
2. SECURE THESE SHEETS AS SHOWN.
3. OVERLAP THESE SHEETS BY THREE PANS,WHICH
WILL THEN OVERLAP THE CORNER SHEETS BY ONE PAN.
260
195
145
SECURE THE
CORNER SHEETS
AS SHOWN
OVERLAP THE FIRST
WALL SHEET ONLY BY
ONE FULL PAN.
LEAVE OUT ONE SHEET,
EITHER SIDE OF THE
CENTRE FRAME, IF AN
OPTIONAL PERSONAL
DOOR IS TO BE
INSTALLED.
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PAN
TURN PANS UP
FIT RIDGE CAPPING
FIT ROOF SHEETING
LENGTH OF HARDWOOD
WITH 25MM DEEP
SAWCUT. USED TO
BEND PANS OF SHEETS
- LAY THE ROOF SHEETS ON THE GROUND IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION AS THEY WILL LAY
ON THE ROOF. TURN UP THE PANS AT THE RIDGE AS SHOWN ABOVE. THIS WILL PREVENT
RAINWATER ENTRY DURING WINDY CONDITIONS
- FIT THE ROOF SHEETS IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE WALL SHEETS. EACH SHEET SHOULD
BE IN LINE WITH THE SIDE WALL SHEETS, AND OVERHANG 30mm TO ALLOW RAIN WATER TO
FLOW INTO THE GUTTERS.
- WORKING FROM INSIDE THE GARAGE USING A LADDER OR SAFETY PLATFORM, SECURE
EACH SHEET AS SHOWN, WITH THE FIRST SHEET FLUSH WITH THE FRONT GABLE SHEETS.
- USE ONE SCREW WITH NEO WASHER AT EVERY PAN TO RIDGE AND OUTER PURLINS. USE
ONE SCREW WITH NEO WASHER AT EVERY SECOND PAN ON THE CENTRE PURLIN
- REPEAT THE ABOVE PROCEDURES FOR THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOF.
- WORKING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE GARAGE TOWARDS THE CENTRE, LAY THE
RIDGE CAPPING ON THE RIDGE OF THE ROOF SHEETS, OVERLAPPING SECTIONS TO
ATTAIN THE REQUIRED LENGTH. SECURE TO EVERY SECOND RIB OF THE ROOF SHEETING
WITH SCREWS AND NEO WASHERS.
NOTE: AVOID WALKING ON THE ROOF SO THE SHEETING DOES NOT GET DAMAGED. IF IT IS
NECESSARY, WALK ONLY ON THE SHEET PANS AT RIDGE PURLIN LOCATIONS, AFTER ALL
SHEETS HAVE BEEN FULLY FASTENED TO THE FRAMEWORK.
TO AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY, WEAR A SAFETY HARNESS, AND MOVE ALONG
THE RIDGE ON YOUR HANDS AND KNEES.
ROOF SHEETS TO FINISH
FLUSH WITH FRONT AND
REAR WALL SHEETS
OVERLAP FIRST
SHEET ONLY BY
THREE PANS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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PARTS REQUIRED:
1) 80 x 40 CHANNEL (PART K0745) -DOOR HEADER
2) 80 x 40 CHANNEL (PART S2070) -FRAME UPRIGHTS
1) SHEET 1950 x 680-DOOR SHEET
1) SHEET 170 x 773-WALL SHEET ABOVE DOOR
2) MPB BRACKETS-SECURE FRAME TO SLAB
1) 130mm LONG SHAFT DOOR LOCK & KEYS
1) PERSONAL DOOR INTERNAL HANDLE
2) 89mm BUTT HINGES
2) 80 x 40 CHANNEL (PART C1950) -DOOR UPRIGHTS
3) 80 x 40 CHANNEL (PART K0640) -DOOR HORIZONTALS
4) 40 x 40 X 3000mm DOOR/FRAME SIDE TRIM (CUT TO SUIT)
705
1980
ASSEMBLE AND FIT 'OPTIONAL' PERSONAL DOOR (ONLY SUPPLIED AS AN
OPTIONAL EXTRA WITH THE
ORIGINAL GARAGE ORDER)
TO ENSURE ACCURACY, DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL ALL SIDE WALL SHEETS
HAVE BEEN SECURED, LEAVING OUT ONE FULL SHEET FOR THE EXACT
LOCATION OF THE P'DOOR.
DO NOT POSITION DOOR
CLOSER THAN 700MM
FROM ANY CORNER.
USING A HACKSAW, CUT OUT A 725mm SECTION
FROM THE MID AND BOTTOM GIRTS. FIT THE
NOTCHED UPRIGHTS (PART S2150) OVER THE ENDS
OF THE GIRTS TO LEAVE A DOOR CLEARANCE
WIDTH OF 705mm
SECURE THE UPRIGHTS TO THE SLAB WITH ONE MPB
BRACKET PER UPRIGHT
FIT THE DOOR HEADER UPSIDE DOWN ABOVE THE
DOOR FIT THE 170mm WALL SHEET
ABOVE THE DOOR
40
INTERNAL HANDLE
EXTERNAL HANDLE
680
40
1950
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ASSEMBLE AND FIT 'OPTIONAL' PERSONAL DOOR (CONTINUED)
LAY PARTS OUT ON YOUR SLAB OR LEVEL AREA IN THE CONFIGURATION SHOWN.
CHECK THE DIAGONAL MEASUREMENTS FOR SQUARENESS, THEN FIX IN THE
POSITIONS MARKED.
TURN FRAME OVER AND REPEAT THIS PROCEDURE.
FIT 1950mm TRIMMED SHEET AND SIDE FLASHING TO FRAME.
FIT HINGES 150mm FROM THE TOP & BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
HANG THE DOOR FROM THE FRAME UPRIGHTS.
FIT THE DOOR LOCK TO THE CENTRE GIRT OF THE DOOR.
DRILL A 12mm HOLE FOR THE DOOR LOCK SHAFT, AND 5mm HOLES TO SECURE THE
LOCK TO THE DOOR.
FIT THE INTERNAL HANDLE AS SHOWN.
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2) C2148 80 x 40 CHANNEL
3) K1180 80 x 40 CHANNEL
1) 2145 x 773 SHEET
1) 2145 x 480 SHEET
2) SIX HOLE DOOR STRAP
6) 84mm BUTT HINGES
3) PADBOLTS & HASPS
2) P1520 80 x 40 CHANNEL
1) 'L' ANGLE FLASHING
BARN DOOR ASSEMBLY (TWO REQUIRED)
PARTS REQUIRED PER DOOR: ACCESSORIES (BOTH DOORS)
K1180
C2148
P1520
ALL
CHANNELS
ARE
SINGLE
SECTIONS
FINISHED SIZE: 1220mm WIDE X 2148mm HIGH
- LAY THE SECTIONS OUT AS SHOWN, AND CHECK DIAGONALS FOR SQUARENESS. THE
DOORS MUST BE SQUARE TO OPERATE CORRECTLY.
- FASTEN ALL SECTIONS TOGETHER WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO SELF DRILLING SCREWS AT
EVERY CONNECTION.
SECURE 'L' FLASHINGS
BARN DOOR ASSEMBLY (CONT'D)
1
2
5
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SECURE ONE DOOR
STRAP TO EACH DOOR
WITH RIVETS. FIT
PADPOLT AND HASP
AS SHOWN WITH
SCREWS.
REFER TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE LOCATION
DETAILS OF THE REMAINING TWO PADBOLTS.
1) 2145 X 773 SHEET
1) 2145 X 480 SHEET
FIT THREE
HINGES TO EACH
DOOR AS SHOWN
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BARN DOOR INSTALLATION
'L' FLASHING
SECURE BOTH PADBOLTS WITH SCREWS
AS SHOWN.
DRILL A 12mm HOLE, 35mm DEEP IN
THE CONCRETE TO SECURE THE
PADBOLT SHAFT INTO.
BEFORE HANGING DOORS, FIT ONE 'L' FLASHING TO EACH DOOR MULLION
AND WALL SHEET WITH RIVETS TO NEATLY TRIM THESE EDGES. SECURE
HINGES TO DOOR MULLIONS WITH SCREWS AS SHOWN.
VIEW FROM INSIDE LOOKING OUT
FIT GUTTER AND DOWNPIPE
JOIN LENGTHS OF GUTTER TO MATCH THE LENGTH OF THE GARAGE BY NOTCHING
THE ROLLED EDGE OF ONE TO ALLOW THE OTHER TO SLIDE INTO IT. PUT SILICONE
IN THE JOINT THEN USE RIVETS TO FASTEN THE SECTIONS TOGETHER. REPEAT
THIS PROCEDURE FOR THE OTHER SIDE.
MARK THE HOLES TO BE CUT TO ACCEPT THE DOWNPIPE DROP AT THE ENDS YOU
SELECT. FIX THE DROP WITH SILICONE AND RIVETS, THEN FIX GUTTER STOP ENDS
TO ENDS WITH RIVETS AND SILICONE.
MARK A LINE 110MM DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE OUTER PURLINS AT EACH END OF
THE GARAGE. RUN A STRINGLINE BETWEEN THESE MARKS. THIS LINE REPRESENTS
THE BOTTOM POSITION OF THE GUTTER BRACKETS, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO
EACH SHEETING RIB. YOU MAY WISH TO ALLOW FOR A SLIGHT FALL TO THE
DOWNPIPE POSITION (PERSONAL PREFERENCE)
FIX GUTTER ONTO BRACKETS EQUALLY AT BOTH ENDS, PUSH TOP OF BRACKET INTO
OUTER ROLL OF GUTTER, AND BEND SMALL SUPPORT ARM DOWN TO RETAIN INNER
FACE.
RIVET BRACKETS TO GUTTER THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF EACH BRACKET.
FIT DOWNPIPES TO DROPS WITH SILICONE AND RIVETS, THEN SECURE TO A RIB OF
THE WALL SHEETING WITH SCREWS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE.
GUTTER
GUTTER
STOP END
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BEND DOWN THE TWO ARMS
ON THE BRACKET OVER THE
BACK EDGE OF THE GUTTER
CUT HOLE FOR DROP AT
BACK EDGE OF GUTTER
DOWN PIPE
DROP
FIT ROOF SHEET EDGE TRIM
FIT EDGE TRIMS TO FRONT AND
REAR GABLES FIXING THROUGH THE
ROOF AT PURLIN LOCATIONS.
FIX TO GUTTER STOP ENDS AT
THE OTHER END.
IMMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
1 x BARN DOOR FLASHINGS @ 3030mm
TRIM TO REQUIRED LENGTH AND FIT
BETWEEN SHEET AND FRAME DIRECTLY
ABOVE THE DOORS.
FIT DOOR TRIMS
CLEAN DOWN ALL ROOF AND INTERNAL GUTTER AREAS. METAL FILINGS FROM
DRILLING HOLES AND USING SELF DRILLING SCREWS CAN CAUSE DISCOLORATION
AND CORRODE ROOF SHEETS AND GUTTERS.
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FIT GUTTER AND DOWNPIPE (CONTINUED)
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AUSTRALIA PRODUCT WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS
Congratulations on your purchase of an ABSCO SHED
ABSCO SHEDS, including garden sheds, garden beds, aviaries, storage units, garages, awnings and carports are made using high quality Australian made steel.
We are pleased to advise we warrant that the steel coating will not rust, crack, flake peel or blister for 30 years from date of purchase, when installed within Australia.
This warranty does not apply to surface deterioration of panels caused by ‘Swarf” (Tiny particles of steel debris left from cutting, grinding or drilling operations) that has not been removed after building construction, or as a result of contact with damp soil, chemicals, fertilisers or other corrosive substances.
This warranty covers any Absco product used for normal domestic use and installed in accordance with the installation instructions. The warranty does NOT cover Damage caused by storms, wind, rain snow or poor foundations. This warranty does NOT cover ABSCO products installed in severe coastal, industrial or other highly corrosive environments. The warranty does not cover fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, hasps or sliding padbolts).
The warranty is limited to replacement and delivery of components and does not include any labour or installation costs. The benefits given by the warranty are in addition to your other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates.
The warranty applies to the exclusion of all other representations, guarantees or warranties express or implied, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian consumer law and is not transferable. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of an acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For further information go to http://www.consumerlaw.gov.au.
Please retain a proof of purchase (sales docket or invoice) or register your warranty within 30 days of purchase here: www.absco.com.au/register_warranty.php
In the unlikely event a warranty claim is made, it must be supported by photographic evidence and details of the defect, including component part numbers, together with proof of purchase documentation (or on-line registration of purchase) and forwarded to the address below. Upon receipt of the warranty claim, the Customer Service Manager will contact you within three business days to advise you of the assessment outcome of the claim, which may include your expenses incurred in making the claim.
THE CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER, ABSCO INDUSTRIES, PO BOX 119 ACACIA RIDGE QLD AUSTRALIA 4110
PHONE: 1800 029701 FAX: 07-33441191 EMAIL: [email protected]
Issued 01 January 2013
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ABSCO SHEDS - STORAGE GUIDELINES
ABSCO SHEDS include garden sheds, garden beds, storage units, aviaries, garages, awnings and carports. ABSCO SHEDS are designed to be weatherproof for normal weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain, combined with high wind gusts, the ridge capping, sheeting joins, screw fixings etc., may exhibit minor deformations which may allow some water entry. These areas should be checked regularly to ensure that maximum strength and protection is maintained. Other weather conditions such as extreme heat and extreme cold, moist or dry air can influence the effects of concrete floor moisture and/or condensation on the underside of the roof sheets. ABSCO SHEDS and storage units are primarily used for storage of garden equipment such as lawnmowers, wheelbarrows, garden tools etc. Storage items that might be adversely affected by any of the above conditions may require additional protection such as being sealed or covered by plastic sheets and/or stacked above the concrete floor on timber slats. Waterproof sealants may be used to offer further protection where required around joins and screw fixings, as can rubber door seals and other products which are available from most hardware outlets. Placement of waterproof sealants (silicone) between the base of the shed and concrete slab is not recommended, as this process can have a reverse effect, preventing excess water from escaping, resulting with water accumulating and being trapped inside the shed. Absco accepts no responsibility for water entry, floor moisture, condensation or the condition of the Contents inside your Absco steel building arising from any of the pre-mentioned weather conditions.