Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions BW01 Model No. 713780710 VT1210-A VT1231-A 697.68609-A VT1217-A Missing Parts, Questions on Assembly? Call: 1-800-851-1085 or assist@arrowsheds.com Do not return to dealer, they are not equipped to handle your requests. Storage Area: 110 Sq. Ft. 801 Cu. Ft. (10,2 m2 22,7 m3) 194 Sq. Ft. 1419 Cu. Ft. (18,0 m2 40,2 m3) 278 Sq. Ft. 2037 Cu. Ft. (25,8 m2 57,7 m3) 362 Sq. Ft. 2655 Cu. Ft.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.... BW2 Owner's Manual Before beginning construction, check local building codes regarding footings, location and other requirements. Study and understand this owner's manual. Important information and helpful tips will make your construction easier and more enjoyable. Assembly Instructions: Instructions are supplied in this manual and contain all appropriate information for your building model.
PLAN AHEAD.... A04 Watch the Weather: Be sure the day you select 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. Teamwork: Whenever possible, two or more people should work together to assemble your building. One person can position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the fasteners and the tools.
SAFETY FIRST.... A05 Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the construction of your building. •Care must be taken when handling various pieces of your building since some contain sharp edges. Please wear work gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when assembling or performing any maintenance on your building. •Practice caution with the tools being used in the assembly of this building. Be familiar with the operation of all power tools.
CARE & MAINTENANCE.... BW05 Finish: For long lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior surface. Touch-up scratches as soon as you notice them on your unit. Immediately clean the area with a wire brush; wash it and apply touch-up paint per manufacturer's recommendation. Roof: Keep roof clear of leaves and snow with long handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy amounts of snow on roof can damage building making it unsafe to enter.
BW06 ACCESSORIES.... We recommend that you purchase accessory items from your local storage building dealer whenever possible however, because the full line of accessories is not always available from all dealers, Arrow is offering them to you on a direct basis. For prompt shipment, please fill out order form and mail. ANCHOR KITS TOOL HANGING RACK Anchor Kit contains heavy-duty steel augers, 60' (18 m) of steel cable and 4 cableclamps.
A08 ORDERING ACCESSORIES.... 02/13 We recommend that you purchase accessory items from your local storage building dealer whenever possible; however, because the full line of accessories is not always available from all dealers, Arrow is offering them to you on a direct basis. There are two ways to order Arrow Storage Building Accessories: Option 1 Option 2 Accessories can be purchased through Order accessories by telephone using your MasterCard or Visa credit card. arrowsheds.
Base BW9 The Base For Your Building Concrete Slab The slab should be at least 4" (10,2 cm) thick. It must be level and flat to provide good support for the frame. The following are the recommended materials for your base. 2 x 4's (38 mm x 89 mm) (will be removed once the concrete cures) Concrete Sheet of 6 mil plastic We recommend for a proper strength concrete to use a mix of: 1 part cement 3 parts pea sized gravel 2 1/2 parts clean sand Prepare the Site/Construct a Base 1.
Anchoring BX10 Anchoring Down The Building It is important that the entire floor frame be anchored after the building is erected. Below are recommended ways of anchoring. Anchoring into Wood/Post: Arrow Anchoring Kit: (Model No. AK4 or 60298) Use 1/4" (6 mm) Wood Screws. There are 1/4" (6 mm) dia. holes provided in the frames for proper anchoring. Recommended for use with any suggested base. Contains: 4 Anchors with Cable, Clamps and installation instruction. 1. 2.
Hardware for Building BW11 65004 #8Ax5/16" (8 mm) Screw (403) (190) (Carton 5) 65943 65106 #10-32x7/16" (11 mm) Bolt (194) #10-32 Square Nut (200) (184) (Carton 5) (184) (Carton 5) 65101 1/4-20 Square Nut (12) (Packed with Screws) Remove from bag of screws and save for Step 28 65989 1/4-20x1/2" (13 mm) Hex Head Bolt (10) (Packed with Screws) 66646 Washer (600) (320) (Carton 5) 7972 Door Handle Lock Bracket (1) 66769 Door Slide (2) 65408 #10-32x1/4" (6 mm) Bolts (4) 65900A #10Bx1/2" (13 mm) Black
Parts List BW12 Carton #5 of the 12' x17' (3,6 m x 5,0 m) can be deleted for a complete 12' x10' (3,6 m x 2,8 m) building, or more than one carton #5 may be used to extend depth in multiples of 7' (2,2 m). Assembly Part Key No.
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Step 1 BW14 Parts Needed For Truss Assembly 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) ONLY 1 7855 Truss Lower Chord (2) 7856 Truss Upper Chord (2) 6382 Center Gable Brace (8) 7739 Truss Diagonal (4) 6381 Mid Gable Brace (4) 6380 Outer Gable Brace (4) 7738 Splice Plate (1) 8 Square up 1/2 truss, adjust and tighten. Assemble 1/2 truss at a time, using #10-32x7/16" (11 mm) bolts and square nuts, on all connections loosely. 9 Make other half and square.
Step 2 6381 Mid Gable Brace (4) 6380 Outer Gable Brace (4) 7942 Right Gable (2) 7943 Left Gable (2) Parts Needed For Gables All Sizes BW15 The gables go on top of the front and rear walls to support the roof beams. The gables are packed nested together and might be mistaken as 1 piece. Carefully separate them before continuing. #10-32 Square Nut 1 Position mid and outer gable braces on right and left gables. Short mounting flange of brace must face center of gable.
8532 Right Rear Frame (1) 8531 Left Rear Frame (1) 7837 Side Frame (2) 7834 Right Front Frame (1) 7835 Left Front Frame (1) 7517 Lower Door Track (1) 7560 Ramp (1) Parts Needed For Step 4 Floor Frame Assembly 12x10 (3,6 m x 2,8 m) BW16 The rear floor frame is made up of 2 2 Position floor frames as shown pieces. The holes in these pieces will and fasten at each corner using 2 align when the pieces are positioned bolts through the bottom and nuts with correct amount of overlap.
8532 Right Rear Frame (1) Parts Needed For 8531 Left Rear Frame (1) Floor Frame Assembly 7914 Side Frame (see below) 7857 Truss Support (see below) 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) Step 5 BW17 The rear floor frame is made up of 2 pieces. The holes in these pieces will align when the pieces are positioned with correct amount of overlap. The illustration below shows the proper overall length for the rear.
Step 6 7824 Corner Wall Panel (4) 7825 Front Wall Panel (2) 7822 Main Wall Panel (2) Parts Needed For Corners All Sizes BW18 Each screw and bolt in the wall requires a washer. 7824 Narrow Side Wide Side REAR CORRECT 7824 INCORRECT 1 Install a corner wall panel at the corner of the floor frame as shown. The widest part of each corner panel must be placed along the side of the building for all 4 corners. Fasten the corner panel to the floor frame with 4 screws.
Step 7 Rear Frame Assembly (1) 7834 Right Front Frame (1) 7835 Left Front Frame (1) 7837 Side Frame (2) 7950 Side Wall Channel (1) 7949 Side Wall Channel (1) 7951 Support Channel (1) Parts Needed For Frames 12x10 (3,6 m x 2,8 m) BW19 3 The mid frame pieces give rigidity to the side and rear wall. Fasten side frame to the corner panels using screws. Where rear frame overlaps side frame in corner, fasten using 2 bolts and nuts.
Rear Frame Assembly (1) Parts Needed For 7834 Right Front Frame (1) Frames 7835 Left Front Frame (1) 7917 Truss Column (see below) 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) Step 8 BW20 7914 Side Frame (see below) 7837 Side Frame (2) 6228 Frame Support (4) 7949 Side Wall Channel (1) 7951 Support Column (1) 5 Fasten side frame 7837 to the front corner panel using screws. Fasten (3,6 m x 7,2 m) Each side of building will have 2 column overlap in corner.
Step 9 Parts Needed For Frames 12x10 (3,6 m x 2,8 m) BW21 7839 Front Column (2) 7834 Right Front Frame (1) 7835 Left Front Frame (1) 7831 Lintel (1) Rear Frame Assembly (1) 7838 Side Top Angle (2) 7958 Door Track (1) 5 Fasten side top angles to the corner panels using screws. Fasten support column to top angle using a bolt. The top frame pieces give rigidity to the side walls and provide a surface for attaching the gables which support the roof.
Front Column (2) Parts Needed For 7839 7834 Right Front Frame (1) 7835 Left Front Frame (1) Frames 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 7831 Lintel (1) (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) Step 10 BW22 The top frame pieces give rigidity to the side walls and provide a surface for attaching the gables which support the roof. IF YOU ARE BUILDING A 12x24 (3,6 m x 7,2 m) Repeat side top angle assembly using 2 additional angles 7915.
Step 11 Parts Needed For 7822 Main Wall Panel (see below) 7823 Medium Wall Panel (1) Walls All Sizes BW23 Each wall panel has a crimped rib on 1 side. The crimped rib should go under the rib of the panel that follows it. Leave out 1 main wall panel at the side or rear entry door location. IF YOU ARE BUILDING A 12x24 (3,6 m x 7,2 m) Install 3 additional main wall panels on each side of the building.
Step 12 7517 Lower Door Track (1) 7560 Ramp (1) 8530 Splice Channel (1) 7951 Support Column (1) 7958 Door Track (1) Parts Needed For Rear Entry Door All Sizes BW24 4 Position door track to the inside of the rear frame, butted up against support column. With short flange of track at bottom, fasten frame to track using 4 screws at the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th hole in from support column.
Step 13 7946 Door Jamb (2) 7948 Door Wall Brace (1) 7972 Door Handle Lock Bracket (1) Parts Needed For Side or Rear Entry Door All Sizes BW25 The door jambs reinforce the door opening and provide an attractive trim. Follow these steps for both door jambs. 7/8" (22 mm) Screw (top & bottom) or bolt (at center) 1Place door wall brace behind wall Door Jamb panel in the direction of sliding door. Fasten panel to brace using screws.
Step 14 Parts Needed For Track Supports All Sizes BW26 10460 Right Track Support (1) 10461 Left Track Support (1) 1Fasten right and left track supports to the front columns using 5 bolts from the inside and nuts outside. NOTE Flanges on track supports must face towards front of building.
Parts Needed For Step 16 Roof Beams 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) BW27 1Lift Right Gable Assembly (1) 10462 Roof Beam (4) Left Gable Assembly (1) 6382 Center Gable Brace (1) 10462 Roof Beam Assembly (1) 6372 Gable Strut (2) 6Install single roof beams to the left and fasten a right gable assembly at top of lintel using bolts & screws. side of building in the same manner.
Step 17 Parts Needed For Roof Beams 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) BW28 1Fasten gables to rear frame using all screws. 2Install single roof beams 7912 and center gable brace to rear section in the same manner. 3Fasten roof beam assembly 7912 and struts as before. 4Fasten gable strut to rear of building. GABLE 6382 #8A x 5/16" (8 mm) Screw REAR FRAME DOOR TRACK NOTE: For rear entry door installation only use 3/32" dia.
Parts Needed For Step 18 Right Gable Assembly (2) Left Gable Assembly (2) 6382 Center Gable Brace (2) 10462 Roof Beam (4) 10462 Roof Beam Assembly (1) 6372 Gable Strut (2) Roof Beams 12x10 (3,6 m x 2,8 m) BW29 1Lift and fasten a right gable as- 5Join left and right gables together 8Fasten a gable strut to the middle sembly at top of lintel using bolts & with a center gable brace using roof beam behind the front gable by screws. 3 bolts and nuts, at middle holes.
Step 19 Squaring the Building All Sizes BW30 1Square the building on the foun- dation and at the top, by measuring diagonally from corner to corner as previously done. 2Use string to check and see if the sides and rear of building are straight, not bowed inward or outward. NOTE The 95" (241,3 cm) door opening must be held for proper door alignment. Measure between the left and right track support. 3Level the full perimeter of the floor frame. Shim under with wood shingles if necessary.
Step 20 Parts Needed For 7826 Right Roof Panel (2) 7827 Left Roof Panel (1) Corner Roof Panels All Sizes BW31 2Install the left roof panel for the right Installing the roof panels is best done with a step ladder. Each screw and bolt in the roof requires a washer. Support lintel by propping up at center with a wood 2x4 (38 mm x 89 mm) until sag is gone and there are no buckles in gables. side in the position shown. Remove lintel support.
Parts Needed For Step 21 Roof Panels 12x10 (3,6 m x 2,8 m) BW32 1Position middle roof panel over- 7828 Middle Roof Panel (2) MIDDLE ROOF PANEL lapping rib of left corner roof panel. Fasten overlap at center of roof panel rib using a bolt and nut. Fasten to roof beams as before using screws. SCREWS TO ROOF BEAM SLOTTED HOLES AT TOP 2Cut the weather stripping tape into 4 strips, each strip being about 2" (5,1 cm) long.
Step 22 Parts Needed For Roof Panels 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 BW33 (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) 1Position middle roof panel over- 7828 Middle Roof Panel (see below) IF YOU ARE BUILDING A 12x24 (3,6 m x 7,2 m) Cut 12 - 2" (5,1 cm) strips. There are 3 extra middle roof panels on each side of building. Fasten 7th and 8th panel overlap and apply strip over head of bolt, along with ridge caps. lapping rib of left corner roof panel.
Step 23 Parts Needed For Ridge Caps 12x10 (3,6 m x 2,8 m) BW34 7828 Middle Roof Panel (2) 7843 Ridge Cap (1) 7827 Left Roof Panel (1) 6874 Ridge Cap (1) 1Temporarily remove right rear roof panel. 2Install 2 middle roof panels. Fas- ten 2nd roof panel rib overlaps with a bolt and nut. Press 2 strips over the bolt heads. Continue weather stripping. 3Install the right and left roof panels at the rear gables. Follow fastener sequence.
Step 24 BW35 Parts Needed For Ridge Caps 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) 7828 Middle Roof Panel (see below) 7843 Ridge Cap (see below) 7827 Left Roof Panel (1) 6874 Ridge Cap (1) weather stripping and 6Install the right and left roof panels at the rear gables. Follow fastening overlaps. fastener sequence. 1Continue 2Position a ridge cap 7843 on the completed front roof section. 7Install the third ridge cap 6874 overlapping the second ridge cap.
Step 25 5220 Side Roof Trim (2) 6014 Side Roof Trim (2) 7846 Right Rake (2) 7845 Left Rack (2) Parts Needed For Trim 12x10 (3,6 m x 2,8 m) BW36 1Attach the side roof trim to the 3Fasten roof panel rib, rake, peak cap and ridge cap together using bolts and nuts. Fasten remaining peak cap in the same manner. lower end of the roof panels on each side of the building using screws at each panel overlap. NOTE A single screw fastens both trim pieces at the overlap.
Step 26 BW37 Parts Needed For Trim 12x17, 12x24 & 12x31 5220 Side Roof Trim (see below) 6014 Side Roof Trim (2) 7845 Left Rack (2) 7846 Right Rake (2) (3,6 m x 5,0 m / 3,6 m x 7,2 m / 3,6 m x 9,4 m) 1Attach the side roof trim to the lower end of the roof panels on each side of the building using screws at each panel overlap. NOTE A single screw fastens both trim pieces at the overlap.
Step 27 Parts Needed For Side or Rear Entry Door All Sizes BW38 NOTE To assemble door to slide from left to right (opening), position door with handle holes on left side of door. Position handle holes on right side if door is to slide from right to left (opening). 10474 Door (1) 3719 Door Handle Brace (1) 7947 Vertical Door Brace (1) 10497 Horizontal Door Brace (2) 7947 10474 #8Ax5/16" (8 mm) Screw Each bolt and screw in the door requires a washer.
Step 28 Parts Needed For Side or Rear Entry Door All Sizes Door Assembly (1) BW39 1 From inside the building, put the bottom of the door behind door jamb into the lower door track. 2 Position the top of the door so that the holes in the door line up with the holes in the door slides. 3 Fasten the door to the door slides using two #10Bx1/2" (13 mm) screws per door slide. NOTE The holes in the door slides allow you to adjust the door. Place the door in the middle holes.
Step 29 Parts Needed For Vertical Tracks Roll-Up-Door Right Vertical Track Left Vertical Track BW40 1 Attach right and left vertical tracks loosely to right and left track supports using 1/4-20x1/2" (13 mm) hex head bolts and square nuts. NOTE Please refer to the Wayne Dalton Instruction Manual for assembly of the garage door and track components. This manual is packed with the garage door.
Step 30 BW41 Parts Needed For 7913 Spring Support Bracket (2) Horizontal Track Roll-Up-Door 1Install spring support brackets to the roof beams using #10-32x7/16" (11 mm) bolts and #10-32 square nuts. 2Attach the right and left horizontal STEP track to right & left vertical track using bolts and nuts shown, following Wayne Dalton Instructions.
Step 31 Parts Needed For Front Door Jambs All Sizes BW42 1Position right and left door jambs to right and left track supports with notched end on top, facing inside building. 2Fasten long flange to track support and short flange to front wall panel using screws and washers.
BW44 VT1210-A 697.68608-A VT1217-A 697.68609-A SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST Rusting is a natural oxidizing process that occurs when bare metal is exposed to moisture. Problem areas include screw holes, unfinished edges, or where scrapes and nicks occur in the protective coating through normal assembly, handling and use. Identifying these natural rusting problem areas and taking some simple rust protection precautions can help to stop rust from developing, or stop it quickly as soon as it appears. VT1224-A 697.
