Use and Care Manual

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Q.
What kind of base do I use?
A. You can:
•Pour a concrete slab
•Build a wood deck/fl oor (use exterior-grade plywood)
•Use patio blocks
•Build on crushed gravel, dirt or grass
If you are building a wood deck/fl oor, an Arrow fl oor frame kit on top of your deck/fl oor assembles in minutes and
provides a fl oor frame suitable for a 5/8” exterior-grade plywood fl oor (not included). A continuous unbroken plastic
vapor barrier with a thickness of 6 mil. between the ground and the building’s base is also recommended.
Q. How should I measure for my base?
A. Shed dimensions are provided in “nominal” size. Nominal sizes are roof-edge measurements rounded to the
nearest foot and are not the measurements to use for constructing the shed base. So, carefully check the exact,
recommended base size in the specifi cations for your shed model.
Note: If you have to stop assembly for any reason before it is complete, do not leave your unfi nished construction
without fi rst temporarily anchoring the corners of the shed to your base and placing weights, such as patio blocks
or sandbags, along side the fl oor channels.
Q. What kind of customer support is available?
A. Our instruction manuals contain step-by-step assembly illustrations and guide you from preparation through
assembly to care and maintenance of your fi nished building. Each part is marked with a factory number for easy
identifi cation. In addition, our assembly animation (located under the Customer Support menu on the website)
provides helpful tips. But if you need to reach someone at Arrow, you can contact Arrow Customer Service, toll free,
at 1-800-851-1085 (press 1) or via e-mail at [e-mail]. Have your model number and instruction
manual with you when you call.
Q. Can the building be painted?
A. The buildings can be painted with an exterior-grade paint designed for use on steel. Contact your local paint
supplier for recommendations.
Q. I heard that rust might be an issue with steel; is it?
A. While bare steel can rust, with proper care this should not be an issue. For a long-lasting fi nish, periodically clean
the exterior surface and apply spray-on car wax. Touch up scratches as soon as you notice them by immediately
cleaning the area with a wire brush or emery paper, washing it and applying touch-up paint. This will minimize rust
and maintain your shed’s attractive appearance for years.
Q. How do I take care of dents in my shed?
A. Proper selection of shed size, including a suffi cient door-opening width, and proper placement of your shed
should minimize the possibility of damage. If a dent does occur, carefully push the dent out from the opposite side.
If the paint has been scratched or removed, touch up the area as soon as you notice it. Immediately clean the area
with a wire brush or emery paper, wash it and apply touch-up paint. This will minimize rust and maintain your shed’s
attractive appearance for years.
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