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Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 8’

Garden in a box! Please take the time

to identify all the parts prior to assem-

bly.

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!

8’X8’ Garden in a Box

Assembly Manual

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

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Revision #13

April 17, 2019

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 = 95”

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

E: Height to Top of Trellis = 47”

F: Door Width = 30 5/8”

G: Length of Inner Panel Sections = 62 3/4”

Estimated Assembly Time for the

Gaden in Box = 4 Hours.

Note: If you purchased an 8’x12’ Garden in a Box see Box 4 for Assemby Manual.

If you purchased an 8’x16’ Garden in a Box see Box 5 for Assemby Manual.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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Revision #13 April 17, 2019 8’X8’ Garden in a Box Assembly Manual Licensed under US PATENTS 7,424,787; 7,490,435 Note: If you purchased an 8’x12’ Garden in a Box see Box 4 for Assemby Manual. If you purchased an 8’x16’ Garden in a Box see Box 5 for Assemby Manual. Thank you for purchasing a 8’ x 8’ Garden in a box! Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
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Exploded View and Parts List for 8’x8’ Garden in a Box! Parts List H F Panel Section Part A 6 - Side/Rear Panels 46” wide x 33 1/2” high Part B 2 - Front Panels 30 5/8” wide x 33 1/2” high Part C 1 - Front Door Panel 30 5/8” wide x 31 1/2” high Part D 5 - Interior Panels 30 5/8” wide x 22” high Part E 2 - Back Wall Trellis/Screen Panels 46” wide x 13” high F E G A A E A D A D D D Rib Section B A Part F 10 - Bed Rib Connecting Plates 1” thick x 5 1/2” wide x 20” high 8 - Bed Rib Frames (sides
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Important Information for Homeowner 92” Diagonal inside measurement is 128” 33 5/8” 3/4” Don’t hide your Garden away in a dark corner. 95” 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. 62 Ensure you have easy access to it. Place your Garden on a level piece of land with good drainage. Take into account existing paths and utilities such as electricity and water.
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E 1. Orientate Panels as illustrated (screens positioned to the inside). A E -S id e -R A ar A A id e e -R -S Do or e C t -S on id e Fr A B A de -R ea A i -S id e r ea r -S -R A A B Pa 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. Sand will make it easier to level panels. -S ne l 6 - Side and Rear Wall Panels (Part A - 46” w x 33 1/2” h).
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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. Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. ar A - Re 3 - 2 1/2” screws Ins ide 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 ide A e -R 5. Align and attach second Side Panel (Part A) as per Step 2. Use 5 - 2 1/2” Screws to secure. A A -S -S r ea id ide e A A- -R Sid e Be sure to level the ground so panels sit evenly. 3 - 2 1/2” Screws on inside. 6. Align and attach third 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. e id A -S A- C- A -S e Sid Do or id e ront B-F 8. Align and attach remaining Side Panel (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 -F ro r nte nt -I Panel Siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the inside. ame Interior fr D - o Fr 9. Locate all 5 Interior er io r Flush. D -I nt Panel Framing, Panels (Part D) - 30 5/8”w x 22” h. Panel siding is offset on framing. Orientate offset to the Binside. Align frame of 1st Interior Fro nt 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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D- or teri In D- r rio Inte 2 1/2” Screws. 12. 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 13 - 17. Toll Free 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com Page 9 sales@outdoorlivingtoday.
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Part F Bed Rib Connection Plates. 2 1/2” screw Part G Bed Rib Frame. 13. To complete rib assembly, locate all 10 Bed Rib Connection Plates (Part F) - 1” x 5 1/2” x 20”. 8 Bed Rib Frames (Parts G) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 26 3/8” and 2 longer Bed Rib Frames (Part H) - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 29 3/4”. 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.
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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. Complete remaining short Bed Rib Frames (3) as per Step 16. 18.
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Screen to inside. C-D oor 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 31 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. 20. Attach Door to front wall framing with 3 - 3/4” C-D oor Black Headed Screws per hinge.
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Hinges can mount on top or bottom of Back Wall Trellis/Screens frame. Screen must be facing down. is rell ll T a kW E- is E- rell ll T a kW c Ba Screen to inside. c Ba Orientate Hinge so counter sunk holes are to the outside. If you have purchased the Deer Fence Option, omit installation of Back Wall Trellis (Steps 22-26). 22. Locate Back Wall Trellis/Screens - E (46” w x 13 ”h). 3 - 3/4” Black Headed Screws. Position on flat surface screen down.
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Eye Hook A - Sid e fram ing . 25. Lift trellis/screen into the up position. Screw male portion of Eye Hook into trellis/screen side framing and female piece into side framing of side wall. Do a dry run first to confirm correct position. Complete both sides. 6 - 3/4” Silver Screws. ellis E - Tr ng. frami 26. Attach Barrel Bolt (male and female pieces) to side framing of trellis/screen. Use 6 - 3/4” Silver screws. Pre-drill shallow hole first to prevent wood from splitting.
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Congratulations on Assembling your 8’x8’ Garden in a Box! We now recommend you to line the inner walls of your Garden in a Box with landscape fabric or plastic sheeting (not provided) before filling with soil. We hope your experience constructing our 8’x8’ 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. Quality of Materials 5.