8’x12’ Garden in a Box and Revision #1.0 April 27, 2021 8’x16’ Garden in a Box Assembly Manual Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435 IMPORTANT If you purchased an 8’x12’ Garden in a Box go to Page 2 for Assembly Manual. If you purchased an 8’x16’ Garden in a Box go to Page 16 for Assembly Manual. 8’x12’ Garden in a Box - Base Kit + 1 Extension 8’x16’ Garden in a Box - Base Kit + 2 Extensions If you ordered an 8’x12’ Garden in a Box, you will receive 1 - 4ft Extension Box.
8’X12’ Garden in a Box Assembly Manual Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435 Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 12’ Garden in a Box. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Safety Points and Other Considerations Please follow this instruction manual when assembling your Garden in a Box and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes. Please use Safety Eyewear and Gloves while Assembling.
Exploded View and Parts List for 8’x12’ Garden in a Box F Parts List Panel Section E Part A 8 - Side/Rear Panels 46” wide x 33 1/2” high Parts B & C 2 - Front Panels & 1 - Door Panel 30 5/8” wide x 33 1/2” high Part D 5 - Interior Panels 30 5/8” wide x 22” high Part DD 2 - Wide Interior Panels 46” wide x 22” high F G A A A D Rib Section 14 - Bed Rib Connecting Plates Part E 1” thick x 5 1/2” wide x 20” high Part F 12 - Bed Rib Frames (sides) 1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 26 3/8” long 3 - Bed Rib Frame
Important Information for Homeowner Selecting a Location - Garden Setting or Patio Walk around your property and make notes of the following: - sunny spots - slope of the land - light blocking trees and high buildings. 92” Diagonal inside measurement is 164 1/4” 33 5/8” Don’t hide your Garden away in a dark corner. Ensure you have easy access to it. 107 1/4” Having a water supply at hand avoids carrying heavy watering cans from the tap to the garden bed.
A- Sid e ea r 1. Orientate Panels as illustrated A- -R (screens positioned to the inside). e A 8 - Side and Rear Wall Panels (Part A - 46” w x 33 1/2” h). 2 - Front Panels (Part B - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) 1 Door Panel (Part C - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) r Aea -R A Do or P -S Fro A B -S ide Before positioning panels, lay out footprint and level ground perimeter. If possible, dig a small trench and backfill with 1 or 2 inches of sand. Sand will make it easier to level panels.
3. Attach panels completely together using 4 additional 2 1/2” Screws evenly spaced on panel framing. Make sure panels are aligned prior to screwing. Pre-drill first to prevent wood from splitting. 3 - 2 1/2” screws Ins ide A -R ea r Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. 4. Position and attach 2nd Rear Panel (Part A) together making sure both rear frames are aligned at top and sides. Use 2 - 2 1/2” Screws in the upper screen frame area as illustrated to the right.
A-S ide A ear A-R ar -S id A e e -R 5. Align and attach second Side Panel (Part A) as per Step 2. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure. A -S id e A -S ea -S ide A- -R A A e r id Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. Sid e 3 - 2 1/2” Screws on inside. 6. Align and attach the third and fourth Side Panel (Part A) as per Step 4. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 7 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
t ron F B- A- Sid B-F A -S id e e B- ront Fro nt 7. Align and attach Front Panel (Part B) - 30 5/8” wide to side panel with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws as per Step 2. e A- Sid ide S A- A- C e Sid -D oo r A -S id e ront B-F 8. Align and attach remaining Side Panels (Part A) and Front Panel (Part B) as per Steps 2, 3 & 4. Attach with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws per panel. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 8 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
Interior Panel framing flush with Front Panel Framing. t on B B or -F ro ri nte Panel Siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the inside. ame Interior fr nt I D- 9. Locate all 5 Interior Panels (Part D) - 30 5/8”w x 22”h. and 2 Wide Interior Panels (Part DD) - 46”w x 22” h. Panel siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the inside. Align frame of 1st Interior Panel (Part D) with the bottom of the front B panel. Line up Interior panel framing flush with front panel framing.
D- Inte rior rior D 12. Align and attach 5th Interior Panel te - In 2 1/2” Screws. (Part D) between frames of attached Interior panels. Attach with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws per corner (6 screws in total). Wall construction is now complete. Do not add soil until structural ribs are installed in Steps 13 - 18. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 10 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
Part E Bed Rib Connection Plates. 2 1/2” screw Part F Bed Rib Frame. 13. To complete rib assembly, locate all 14 Bed Rib Connection Plates (Part E) - 1” x 5 1/2” x 20”, 12 Bed Rib Frames (Parts F) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 26 3/8” and 2 longer Bed Rib Frames (Part G) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 29 1/4”. On a level flat surface, screw connection plate and frame together with 1 - 2 1/2” Screw per end. Align so plate and frame are flush at bottom. Complete both sides. 1” screws. 14. Locate “L” Brackets in hardware kit.
Note that connection plate is offset from inner panel joint. Do not align connection plate on vertical wall framing. Offset as shown. Flush with bottom. 16. Lift and position completed short Bed Rib Frame and place between side and interior panel siding. Do not center on panel framing. Align with bottom of panels. Secure with 6 - 2” Screws per plate. Pre-drill to prevent Splitting. Important - Do not over screw! Complete both sides. 6-2“ Screws. 17.
Screen to inside. C- Do or 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws. Orientate Hinge so counter sunk holes are to the outside. 19. Locate Door Panel (Part C) - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) and position on flat surface screen down. Attach both hinges to door panel with 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws per hinge. Space hinges evenly on door frame. Pre-drill shallow hole first to prevent wood from splitting. C-D oor 20. Attach Door to front wall framing with 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws per hinge.
Congratulations on Assembling your 8’x12’ Garden in a Box! We strongly recommend you now line the inner walls of your Garden in a Box with landscape fabric or 6 mil poly/plastic sheeting (not provided) before filling with soil. We hope your experience constructing our 8’x12’ Garden in a Box has been both positive and rewarding. We value your feedback and would like to hear back from you on how well we are doing in the following areas: 1. Customer Service 2. On Time Shipping 3. Motor Freight Delivery 4.
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8’X16’ Garden in a Box Assembly Manual Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435 Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 16’ Garden in a Box. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Safety Points and Other Considerations Please follow this instruction manual when assembling your Garden in a Box and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes. Please use Safety Eyewear and Gloves while Assembling.
Exploded View and Parts List for 8’x16’ Garden in a Box F Parts List Panel Section Part A 10 - Side/Rear Panels 46” wide x 33 1/2” high Parts B & C 2 - Front Panels & 1 - Door Panel 30 5/8” wide x 33 1/2” high Part D 5 - Interior Panels 30 5/8” wide x 22” high Part DD 4 - Wide Interior Panels 46” wide x 22” high E G F A A A A D D Part E 18 - Bed Rib Connecting Plates 1” thick x 5 1/2” wide x 20” high Part F 16 - Bed Rib Frames (sides) 1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 26 3/8” long 3 - Bed Rib Frames (rea
Important Information for Homeowner Selecting a Location - Garden Setting or Patio Walk around your property and make notes of the following: - sunny spots - slope of the land - light blocking trees and high buildings. Don’t hide your Garden away in a dark corner. 92” Diagonal inside measurement is 203 1/2” 33 5/8” 187” Place your Garden on a level piece of land with good drainage. Take into account existing paths and utilities such as electricity and water. 151 1/2” Ensure you have easy access to it.
A ea r 1. Orientate Panels as illustrated -S id -R e A (screens positioned to the inside). A -S id r e -R ea 10 - Side and Rear Wall Panels (Part A - 46” w x 33 1/2” h). 2 - Front Panels (Part B - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) 1 - Door Panel (Part C - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) A A -S id e A A -S id -S id e e A -S id e ne l B Pa or id Before positioning panels, lay out footprint and level ground perimeter. If possible, dig a small trench and backfill with 1 or 2 inches of sand.
3. Attach panels completely together using 4 additional 2 1/2” Screws evenly spaced on panel framing. Make sure panels are aligned prior to screwing. Pre-drill first to prevent wood from splitting. 3 - 2 1/2” screws Ins ide A -R ea r Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. 4. Position and attach 2nd Rear Panel (Part A) together making sure both rear frames are aligned at top and sides. Use 2 - 2 1/2” Screws in the upper screen frame area as illustrated to the right.
A-S ide A ear A-R ar -S id A e e -R 5. Align and attach second Side Panel (Part A) as per Step 2. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure. A e id -S A e id -S A id -S e ar A -S A id e -R Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. e A- Sid e 3 - 2 1/2” Screws on inside. 6. Align and attach the third and fourth Side Panel (Part A) as per Step 4. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 21 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
t ron F B- Sid e B-F A -S id e A- B- ront Fro nt 7. Align and attach Front Panel (Part B) - 30 5/8” wide to side panel with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws as per Step 2. A- e Sid e Sid AA- e Sid A- C e Sid -D oo r A -S id e ront B-F 8. Align and attach remaining Side Panels (Part A) and Front Panel (Part B) as per Steps 2, 3 & 4. Attach with 5 - 2 1/2” Screws per panel. Outdoor Living Today www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 22 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
Interior Panel framing flush with Front Panel Framing. nt B B r rio nt ame Interior fr D -F ro e t - In - Panel Siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the inside. o Fr 9. Locate all 5 Interior Panels (Part D) - 30 5/8”w x 22”h. and 4 Wide Interior Panels (Part DD) 46”w x 22” h. Panel siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the inside. Align frame of 1st Interior Panel (Part D) with the bottom of the front B panel.
or teri In D- r rio D te - In 12. Align and attach final side Interior Panels (Part D) as per Step 10. Angle screw panels together with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws from the inside. D- or teri In D- Inte rior 2 1/2” Screws. 13. Align and attach 5th Interior Panel (Part D) between frames of attached Interior panels. Attach with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws per corner (6 screws in total). Wall construction is now complete. Do not add soil until structural ribs are installed in Steps 14 - 19.
Part E Bed Rib Connection Plates. 2 1/2” screw Part F Bed Rib Frame. 14. To complete rib assembly, locate all 18 Bed Rib Connection Plates (Part E) - 1” x 5 1/2” x 20”. 16 Bed Rib Frames (Parts F) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 26 3/8” and 2 longer Bed Rib Frames (Part G) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 29 1/4”. On a level flat surface, screw connection plate and frame together with 1 - 2 1/2” Screw per end. Align so plate and frame are flush at bottom. Complete both sides. 1” screws. 15. Locate “L” Brackets in hardware kit.
Note that connection plate is offset from inner panel joint. Flush with bottom. Do not align connection plate on vertical wall framing. Offset as shown. 17. Lift and position completed short Bed Rib Frame and place between side and interior panel siding. Do not center on panel framing. Align with bottom of panels. Secure with 6 - 2” Screws per plate. Pre-drill to prevent Splitting. Important - Do not over screw! 6-2“ Screws. 18. Complete remaining short Bed Rib Frames (7) as per Step 17.
Screen to inside. C- Do or 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws. Orientate Hinge so counter sunk holes are to the outside. 20. Locate Door Panel (Part C) - 30 5/8” w x 33 1/2” h) and position on flat surface screen down. Attach both hinges to door panel with 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws per hinge. Space hinges evenly on door frame. Pre-drill shallow hole first to prevent wood from splitting. 21. Attach Door to front wall framing with 3 - 3/4” C-D oor Black Headed Screws per hinge.
Congratulations on Assembling your 8’x16’ Garden in a Box! We strongly recommend you now line the inner walls of your Garden in a Box with landscape fabric or 6 mil poly/plastic sheeting (not provided) before filling with soil. We hope your experience constructing our 8’x16’ Garden in a Box has been both positive and rewarding. We value your feedback and would like to hear back from you on how well we are doing in the following areas: 1. Customer Service 2. On Time Shipping 3. Motor Freight Delivery 4.
