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Manufacturer:
Chal-Tec GmbH Wallstraße 16 10179 Berlin, Germany
NOTES ON SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION
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Prior to installation, it is important that you contact your local government authority to
determine if building approval is required. Read the installation instructions carefully. Follow the
assembly steps for a correct construction.
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The assembly takes up to one full day to complete.
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The assembly requires at least 2 persons and about one full day to complete. One person can
position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the fasteners and the tools.
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Plan ahead. Watch the weather. Please be sure the day you select for installation is dry and calm.
Do not attempt to assemble your shed in windy weather because of risk of damage to panels, or
personal injury.
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Be careful of wet or muddy ground.
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Allow plenty of time. Rushing often causes errors and the re-doing of incorrect assemblies. If you
have never built a shed before, it can take most of a day to carefully complete the construction.
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Have the right tools to hand.
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Safety clothing as recommended.
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Ideally lay out the parts and check that all are present before commencing construction. Lay on
cloths or plastic sheets if there is any risk of scratching the parts.
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Tighten all nuts carefully,being sure not to miss any. Check the frame is square and using a spirit
level to check that it is upright.
Site Preparation
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Site selection: Avoid overhanging trees as much as possible as leaves will make regular cleaning
necessary and broken branches are a potential hazard. Small trees,bushes or fences nearby can
be helpful,acting as a wind break.
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The site must be prepared so that the base of the shed is level all round and checking with a
spirit level is required.
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The base can be constructed by treated timber or concrete,in order to stop the moisture getting
into the shed. The shed is not designed to be built onto lawn directly. Also the ground will get
muddy during rainy days.
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If a concrete pad is made,it is important that this slopes towards the edges to prevent water
ingress.
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Time must be allowed for any concrete or cement to dry before building the shed on top.
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Bases can also be constructed from bricks, blocks, or mounted on a concrete pad.
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The bricks or blocks should be cemented onto firm and level concrete footings and the
greenhouse frame drilled and screwed to the base.
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