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8’X16’ Garden in a Box

Assembly Manual

Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435

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In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today

Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your

purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,

within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be

provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

Garden in a Box Dimensions:

A: Height = 33 1/2"

B: Outside Width = 92”

C: Outside Depth = 187”

D: Height to Bottom of Screen = 21 1/2”

E: Door Width = 30 5/8”

F: Length of Inner Panel Sections = 151 1/2”

Estimated Assembly Time for

the Garden in a Box = 6 Hours.

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. Be sure to read and

follow all operating instructions for any tools

used during assembly.

Remember- NO SAW CUTTING IS REQUIRED!

Revision #1.7

March 9, 2021

Summary of content (13 pages)

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8’X16’ Garden in a Box Assembly Manual Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435 Revision #1.7 March 9, 2021 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.
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Exploded View and Parts List for 8’x16’ Garden in a Box Parts List 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 7 - Interior Panels 30 5/8” wide x 22” high Part DD 2 - Narrow Interior Panels 15 3/8” wide x 22” high Part DDD 2 - Wide Interior Panels 46” wide x 22” high 22 - Bed Rib Connecting Plates Part E 1” thick x 5 1/2” wide x 20” high 20 - Bed Rib Frames (sides) Part F 1 1/2” thick x 1 1/2” wide x 26 3/8” long Part
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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 203 1/2” 33 5/8” Don’t hide your Garden away in a dark corner. Having a water supply at hand avoids carrying heavy watering cans from the tap to the garden bed. 187” Place your Garden on a level piece of land with good drainage.
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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 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.
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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.
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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. Toll Free 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 6 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
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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 ide S 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. Toll Free 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 7 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
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Interior Panel framing flush with Front Panel Framing. nt B B ior - o Fr -F ro r nte ame Interior fr nt I D- 9. Locate all 7 Interior Panels (Part D) - 30 5/8”w x 22”h. and 2 Narrow Interior Panels (Part DD) 15 3/8”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.
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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 7th 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. Toll Free 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.
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Part E Bed Rib Connection Plates. 2 1/2” screw Part F Bed Rib Frame. 14. To complete rib assembly, locate all 22 Bed Rib Connection Plates (Part E) - 1” x 5 1/2” x 20”. 20 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.
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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. 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! Complete both sides. 6-2“ Screws. 18.
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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.
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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.