Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions BX01 Model No. VT1421-A VT1431-A 697.68612-A 697.68613-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. 713770515 Storage Area: 14' x 21' 291 Sq. Ft. 4,2 m x 6,5 m 27,0 m2 14' x 31' 422 Sq. Ft. 4,2 m x 9,4 m 39,2 m2 2527 Cu. Ft. 71,6 m3 3663 Cu. Ft. 103,7 m3 BUILDING DIMENSIONS * Size rounded off to the nearest foot *Approx.
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 BX09 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 BX11 KIT 1 65101 1/4-20 Square Nut 132 - (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) 254 - (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 65989 1/4-20x1/2" (13 mm) Hex Head Bolt 134 - (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) 256 - (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 65408 #10-32x1/4" (6 mm) Bolts (3) 65958 #8-32x7/8" (22 mm) Bolt (2) 65914 #6Ax7/8" (22 mm) Screw (4) KIT 2 KIT 3 WASHER KIT 65106 #10-32 Square Nut 505 - (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) 677 - (14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 65943 #10-32x7/16" (11 mm) Bolt 502 (14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) 674 (14x31: 4,2 m x 9
Parts List BX12 Carton #1 through #5 contain parts for a 14x21 (4,2 m x 6,5 m). Page 14 contains the additional parts for a 14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m). Assembly Part Key No.
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Additional Parts 14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m) BX14 Assembly Part Key No.
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Step 1 6947 Column Gusset (2) 6964 Lower Chord (2) 6963 Upper Chord (2) 7022 Eave Bracket (4) 6962 Vertical Brace (2) 7004 Right Shear Plate (2) 7003 Left Shear Plate (2) Parts Needed For BX16 Truss Assembly 1 6965 Inner Diagonal Brace (2) 6958 Inner Truss Bracket (4) 6966 Outer Diagonal Brace (2) 6959 Outer Truss Bracket (4) 9497 Outer Truss Bracket (4) 6967 Splice Plate (1) 7 Assemble 1/2 truss at a time.
Step 2 Parts Needed For Gables/Column Assemblies BX17 9494 Right Gable (2) 9495 Left Gable (2) 6955 Inner Gable Bracket (4) 9496 Outer Gable Bracket (4) 9490 Center Column (6 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) (10 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 2Align The gables go on top of the front and rear walls to support the roof beams. The center columns support the truss and the framework. the holes on the center columns back to back and fasten together using 6 bolts and nuts.
Step 3 Parts Needed For 10456 Right Roof Beam (10) 10457 Left Roof Beam (10) 9462 Roof Beam (10 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) Roof Beam Assemblies BX18 The roof beams join the gables to the truss and supports the roof panels. Assembled 1 Align the holes on a left and right End View roof beam back-to-back and fasten together using 8 bolts and nuts. Make 10 assemblies. 2 On the 14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m) fasten roof beams together in the same manner. Make 5 assemblies.
Step 4 Parts Needed For Floor Frame Assembly BX19 9481 Front Frame (1) 9480 Front Frame (1) 9475 Side Floor Frame (4) 6939 Rear Frame (1) 6938 Rear Frame (1) 9460 Side Floor Frame (2 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 1 Place the floor frame pieces on the foundation. Assemble the 4 corners of the floor frame using 3 bolts from the bottom with nuts on top at each corner as shown.
Step 5 BX20 Parts Needed For Gusset/Center Column 6947 Column Gusset (3 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) (5 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) Center Column Assembly (3 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) Center Column Assembly (5 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 1 Fasten side floor frames together with a column gusset using 2 bolts from the bottom and nuts on top. At rear of building, repeat procedure. 9490 2 Position center column assemblies 9490 where floor frames are joined and fasten to gusset with 8 bolts.
Step 6 Parts Needed For Corners BX21 NOTE The remainder of the building assembly requires many hours and more than one person. Tie down and support assembly before the end of the work day. A partially assembled building can be severely damaged by light winds. Each screw and bolt in the wall requires a washer. 1 Position a corner 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.
Step 7 Parts Needed For Mid Frames BX22 9482 Right Front Wall Channel (2) 9483 Left Front Wall Channel (2) 9476 Side Wall Channel (6) 6942 Right Rear Wall Channel (2) 6943 Left Rear Wall Channel (2) 9465 Support Column (2) 9469 Side Door Channel (2) 9468 Corner Door Channel (2) 9461 Side Wall Channel (4 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) The mid frame pieces give rigidity to 5 Install support column to side the sides and rear wall.
Step 8 Parts Needed For 9484 Right Side Eave Channel (1) 7562 Track (1) 9467 Ramp (1) 9464 Lower Door Track (1) Side Door Frames BX23 1 Position right side eave channel against support columns. Fasten channel to corner panel. Fasten columns to side eave channel using 2 bolts and nuts on each column. 2 Position lower door track inside the side floor frame. Overlap with ramp and fasten from the bottom using (3) #10-32x1/4" (6 mm) slotted head bolts and square nuts.
Step 9 9474 Lintel (1) 9481 Front Frame (1) 9480 Front Frame (1) 9478 Front Column (2) 6947 Column Gusset (1) 6938 Rear Frame (1) 6939 Rear Frame (1) Parts Needed For Front/Rear Frames BX24 1 Fasten front frames at the top to front wall panels with 3 screws. Do not fasten hole nearest door opening at this time. 2 Fasten front columns to the frame at bottom and channel with 2 bolts. Hint: Pull front wall panel slightly away to tighten bolts.
Step 10 Parts Needed For Truss/Top Frames BX25 Truss Assembly (1 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) (2 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 9484 Right Side Eave Channel (2) 9485 Left Side Eave Channel (2) 9463 Side Eave Channel (2 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 1 Position Truss Assembly on building by sliding column gussets over center columns and fasten with 8 bolts and nuts on each gusset. 2 Position right and left side eave channels over eave brackets and fasten with a bolt and nut.
Step 11 Parts Needed For Walls Panels/Track Supports BX26 9470 Wall Panel (17 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) (8 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 10458 Right Track Support (1) 10459 Left Track Support (1) Each wall panel has a crimped rib on 1 side. The crimped rib should go under the rib of the panel that follows it. 1 Fasten the wall panels at the top and bottom with screws. 2 Fasten the center of each panel to the wall channel with screws. Fasten overlapping ribs using screws and bolts with nuts.
Step 12 Parts Needed For 9477 Door Jamb (2) 9466 Wall Channel (2) Wall Channel/Door Jamb BX27 The door jambs reinforce the door opening and provide an attractive trim. Follow these steps for both door jambs. 1Place wall channels behind wall panel, large hole towards door opening. Loosen wall panel and fasten wall channels to side wall channels using 1 screw, under panel. Replace panel and fasten wall channels to panel using 3 screws.
Step 13 Parts Needed For Gable/Roof Beams BX28 1 Lift and fasten a right gable assembly at top of lintel using bolts and nuts. 2Spread the 2 halves of a roof beam assembly and fasten the roof beam to the outer gable bracket using 2 bolts and nuts. Hint: The holes along the length of the beam must be on the top surface and 4 hole cluster must be fastened toward truss. 3Fasten the outer end of the roof beam to the outer truss bracket of the truss using 2 bolts and nuts.
Step 14 Parts Needed For Gables/Roof Beams BX29 Roof Beam Assembly (8) Left Gable Assembly (2) Right Gable Assembly (1) 9462 Roof Beam Assembly (5 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 1Lift and fasten a left gable assembly in the same manner. 2Join NOTE On the 14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m), attach the roof beams between the truss assemblies as before the left and right gables together using a bolt and nut in the third hole from the bottom only.
Step 15 Parts Needed For Gable-Truss Strut 6954 Gable-Truss Strut (4 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) (2 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) BX30 1Fasten a gable-truss strut to the middle roof beam behind the front gable by placing tab on the end of the strut between the roof beams. Align the tab with the holes and fasten the strut with 2 bolts and nuts. 2Fasten the lower end of the strut to 14x31 (4,2 m x 9,4 m) the center gable flange with 2 bolts. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite end of building.
Step 16 Squaring the Building BX31 1 Square the building on the foundation 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 107" (271,8 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 17 Parts Needed For 9492 Right Roof Panel (2) 9493 Left Roof Panel (2) Left/Right Roof Panels BX32 Installing the roof panels is best done with an 8' (2,3 m) step ladder. Each screw and bolt in the roof requires a washer. LEFT ROOF PANEL RIGHT ROOF PANEL SCREWS TO ROOF BEAM SCREWS TO ROOF BEAM SLOTTED HOLES AT TOP 1Position right and left roof panels at the front corners and fasten to the gable and roof beams using screws and bolts as shown.
Step 18 Parts Needed For Roof Panels 9491 Roof Panel (4) BX33 1Position a roof panel overlapping ROOF PANEL rib of left corner roof panel. Fasten overlap at center of roof panel rib using a bolt and nut. Fasten to roof beams as done before using screws. SCREWS TO ROOF BEAM SLOTTED HOLES AT TOP 2Install a roof panel on the left side of building. Repeat procedure with 2 more roof panels working side to side. At the top beam end of panels, fasten 2nd roof panel rib overlaps with a bolt and nut.
Step 19 Parts Needed For Ridge Cap BX34 1Install a ridge cap on the completed roof section using bolts and nuts. Do not fasten the ends of the ridge cap at this time.
Step 20 Parts Needed For Roof Panels & Ridge Cap BX35 1Install 4 roof panels working side to side. NOTE If roof beam holes do not line up with the roof panel holes, shift the building from left to right. If this does not help, your building may not be level. Shim the corners until holes line up. 2Unroll the weather stripping tape, press it down firmly, but do not cut. 3 Install the second ridge cap overlapping the first ridge cap. Align the holes and fasten using bolts.
Step 21 Parts Needed For 9509 Ridge Cap (1) 9512 Ridge Cap (1 1431: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) 9491 Roof Panel (4 14x21: 4,2 m x 6,5 m) (12 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) Roof Panels/Ridge Caps BX36 1Install 2 more roof panels. 2 Install the third ridge cap overlapping the second ridge cap as before. Temporarily remove the rear corner roof panels, and install the remaining 2 roof panels. Fasten 7th top overlap and cover with weather strip over head of bolt. 3Install the corner roof panels.
Step 22 Parts Needed For Roof Trim 7023 Left Roof trim (2) 7024 Right Roof Trim (2) 9510 Side Roof Trim (6) 9513 Side Roof Trim (2 14x31: 4,2 m x 9,4 m) BX37 1Attach the side roof trim to the 4Using your thumb and index finger, 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 23 Parts Needed For 10490 Door (1) 10505 Horizontal Door Brace (2) 9500 Vertical Door Brace (2) Side Door Assembly BX38 STEP 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). 10505 2 STEP 1 Each bolt and screw in the door requires a washer.
Step 24 Parts Needed For Door Assembly (1) 7972 Door Handle Lock Bracket (1) Door Installation BX39 1Position door slides onto the legs, Horizontal Door Brace from the end of door track, as shown in the end view. Track STEP 3 Door Slide 2From inside the building, put the bottom of the door behind door jamb into the lower door track. 3Position the top of the door so that the holes in the door line up with the holes in the door slides.
Step 25 Parts Needed For Vertical Tracks Roll-Up-Door Right Vertical Track Left Vertical Track BX40 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 26 Parts Needed For 7817 Spring Support Bracket (2) 10455 Track Strut (2) Roll-Up-Door BX41 1Install spring support brackets to the roof beams using bolts shown. 2Attach the right and left horizontal STEP 1 track to the right and left vertical track using bolts and nuts shown, following Wayne Dalton Instructions. 3Fasten track struts to open hole on truss assembly using 1/4-20x1/2" (13 mm) hex head bolt and square nut.
Step 27 Parts Needed For Roll-Up-Door BX42 CAUTION: FROM THIS POINT ON, BE SURE TO USE EXTREME CAUTION UNTIL THE DOOR IS PROPERLY SPRUNG AND OPERATING 1Attach "S" hooks to both springs. CHECK Be sure that the lift cables do not rub and/or the rollers do not bind in the track when door is opened or closed. Recheck the springs to be sure that there is equal tension on both springs. This is extremely important for proper door operation.
Step 28 Parts Needed For Right/Left Door Jambs BX43 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.
VT1421-A BX44 VT1431-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. 697.68612-A 697.68613-A 1.
