Storage Shed OWNER’S MANUAL / Instructions for Assembly Patent #416.091 Size 8’x 6’ with “Extension Kits” Ver: 2.0 Customer Service Hotline (800) 483-4674 www.uspolymersinc.com Your Total Solution To maintenance Free Storage Sheds. • All Weather Durable PVC • Won’t Dent, Rust, Rot or Mildew • Never Needs Painting • 61” Wide Double Doors • Easy Assembly • High Wind Tested • Snow Load Tested 20lbs/sq.
Duramax Storage Shed Limited Fifteen Year Warranty U.S. Polymer Inc. will send a replacement part free of charge, in the event of material defects and or workmanship for a period of fifteen years from the date of purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered. In no event shall we pay the cost of flooring, labor, installation or any other costs related thereto.
8’ x 6’ Parts List Note: Check all parts prior to installation.
8’ x 6’ Exploded View RRS RRS RP RP RP RP FPLB FPRB RS5B RS10B RS2B RS2B RS4XB RS11B RS4XB RS5B RS5 RS5 RS2B RS10B RS1XB RS1XB MJ DSH RS9B RS8B FPRB FPLB CMB MJ RS2B RS12B RS3B CMB RS3B CB3B CMB CCB CB3XB CB2B B22 CCB B2B B21 CCB CB1B CMB B2B CB2B CCB B1LB B1RB CB1B CB1B CB4B CB4B CDRB CDLB FSP FSP DL DR
One Extension Parts List Note: Check all parts prior to installation.
Exploded View with One Extension RS12B RS7B RS13B RS3SB RS13B RS6B RS4B RS13B RS13B RS3SB RS4B RS11B RS13B CMB CB3LB CMB EXTR CB3LB EXTL
Note: It is important that these instructions are followed step by step. DuraMax must be installed on a level wooden platform or a level concrete foundation. platform is extra and is not included. Note Wooden Don’t install under windy conditions. Parts needed: (1) U channel Front left (B1LB) (1) U channel Front right (B1RB) (1) U channel Back (B21) (1) U channel Back (B22) (2) U channel Side (B2B) (22) Dia. 4.2 x 16mm Screws (S1) Parts needed For Each Extension: (1) Extn. U channel left (EXTL) (1) Extn.
4. Using a carpenters square, line up all corners. Secure base to wood foundation using (S1) screws B22 Concrete foundation 4b. Shed or shed foundation should be placed on concrete footing by use of anchor bolt and nut. Using a carpenters square, line up corners. Align U-Channel base, mark the concrete through the holes in the base and drill concrete with 1/2” (dia. 12.5mm) concrete bit to accept anchor bolts to a 1 3/4” (44mm) depth. Replace base and secure with 1/4” x 1 1/2” (M6 x 40mm) anchor bolts.
2. Insert the front side panel (FSP ) into the groove of column (CDRB). Start at the bottom of the panel at an angle then push into place. Note Always place panels into frame at an angle on top and slide in sideways and downward for easy insertion. CDRB FSP FSP Note Make sure panels are right side up with panel shingles facing down. Check the stamped label on top. of all panels. CDR FSP CDRB B1RB Inside 3. Slide corner column (CCB) into side panel (FSP ) pushing the column to the side panel.
5.To stabilize the front panel attach the front center 1&2 band right (CB1B). Start with the center band fitting. Fix to corner column (CCB) with (S2) screws. To continue See figures (fig.1) (fig.2) and (fig.3). Tip To insure easy assembly Locate the identification number of each part. 3 CB1B CCB FSP CDRB CB1B Inside CCB S1 S1 CDRB FCB FCB CB1B CB1B S2 CCB Fig.1: Use (S2) screw. Fig.2: Use (S1) screw. Fix (FCB) to (CCB). Leave it loose. 6.
7. Assemble back center bands (CB3B) and (CB3XB) with middle joining support (MJ). Use (S1) screws. CB3XB CB3B S1 CB3B MJ MJ CB3XB 8. Assemble the center bands (CB2B) & (CB3LB) with (S3) screws with nuts. Follow Overlapping Method shown below. Make 2 sets. Add one (CB3LB) for each extension. CB3LB S3 CB2B Overlapping Method For Center Band, Roof structure (RS3B) & (RS3SB). TIP Use a hammer to align the holes.
9. Working from inside, continue connecting the side panels (SP ) and columns (CMB) in sequence along (B2B) & (EXTR) base. Use (S1) screws to fix columns to base. CMB 9a. For each extension add one side panel (SP ) and one middle column (CMB) in extension base U-channel (EXTR) & (EXTL). CMB CMB S1 EXTR B2B Inside 10. Slide corner column (CCB) into side panel (SP pushing the column to the side panel. ) CCB CCB EXTR B22 Inside 11.
12. Stabilize the side panels with center bands (CB3LB) & (CB2B). Fix the center band fitting (FCB) to corner column (CCB) See Fig.1 Follow the Fig. 2, 3, 4 & 5. CB2B CB3LB CMB CCB 1&5 S1 CCB 2 3 4 CB3LB CB2B FCB FCB CB1B CB2B S2 CCB Fig.1: Use (S2) screws. Fix (FCB) to (CCB). Leave it loose. EXTR CB1A B2B Inside Fig. 2 : Use (S1) screws. Fix (CB2B) to (FCB) and (CB1B). CMB S1 CMB CB3LB CB3LB CB2B S1 FCB CB3LB S1 CCB Fig.3: Fix to (CMB) with (S1) screw. 7 Fig.
13. Continue connecting the back panels and columns in sequence along base (B22) and (B21). Fix columns to base with (S1) screws. CMB SP CMB S1 SP B21 CCB CMB SP B22 Back Wall 14. Fix the corner column (CCB) to last panel and base. CMB CCB SP CCB B21 EXTL Inside 15. Working from outside use (S1) screws to secure the corner column (CCB) to bases (B21) and (EXTL).
16. Stabilize the side panels with center bands (CB3B & CB3XB). Fix the center band fitting (FCB) to corner column (CCB) see figure 1. Follow figures 2, 3, 4 and 5. CB3B CB3XB CCB CMB 4 1&5 3&6 2 CB3B CB3XB B21 CCB CMB S1 B22 CB3B CMB FCB CB3XB FCB CB2B CB3B S2 CB1A Fig.1: Use (S2) screws. Fix (FCB) to (CCB). Leave it loose. Fig. 2: Use (S1) screws. Fix (CB3B) to (FCB) and (CB2B). CB3B CMB S1 FCB CB3XB CBC CB3XB CCB Fig.5: Use (S1) screws. Fix (CB3XB) to (FCB). 9 Fig.
17. Working from inside, continue connecting the side panels (SP ) and columns (CMB) in sequence along (B2B) & (EXTL) base. Use (S1) screws to fix columns to base. CMB CMB CMB S1 B1LB 18. Slide corner column (CCB) into side panel (SP pushing the column to the side panel. B2B EXTL Inside ) CCB CCB B2B B1LB Inside 19. Working from outside use (S1) screws to secure column to bases (B2B) and (B1LB).
20. Stabilize the side panels with center bands (CB3LB) & (CB2B). Fix the center band fitting (FCB) to corner column (CCB). See Fig.1 Follow the Fig. 2, 3, 4 & 5. CB3LB CB2B CCB 1&5 FCB FCB S2 Fig.1: Use (S2) screw. Fix (FCB) to (CCB). Leave it loose. CMB CCB S1 CB3XB CB3LB 2 3 4 CB2B CB3LB CB1A Fig.2: Use (S1) screws. Fix (CB3LB) to (FCB) and (CB3XB). EXTR B22 Inside CMB S1 CMB CB3LB FCB CB3LB CB2B CB2B S1 S1 Fig.3: Use (S1) screws. Fix (CB3LB) to (CMB) columns.
21. Insert the side panel (FSP ) into the groove of column (CCB). Start at the bottom with panel at an angle then push into place. SP CCB FSP CCB FSP B1LB B1LB Inside 22. Slide door column (CDLB) into the U-Channel Base (B1LB) on the left side of the door. Line up the pre-drilled holes on (CDLB) Column with predrilled holes on U-Channel Base (B1LB). Secure with two (S1) screws from inside. (see blowup detail). CDLB CDLB FSP CCB CDLB B1LB B1LB S1 23.
24. Fix the center band (CB4B) to (CDLB) and base (B1LB). See Fig. 1, 2 and 3. CCB CDLB 1 3 CB1B CB1B CB4B S1 EPS CB4B CDLB B1LB CDLB S1 Fig.1: Use (S1) screw. Fix (CB4B) to (CDLB) CB1B EPS CB4B CB4B Fig.2: Use 2 Fig.3: Fix the (EPS) (S1) screw. Fix (CB4B) to base (B1LB) at the end of (CB1B) & (CB4B). B1LB Inside 25. Make sure the door opening between the door columns (CDLB) and (CDRB) is 61 1/4” (1556mm). This will ensure a perfect fit for the doors.
1. Insert the middle column fitting (FMC) into top of the middle columns (CMB). Fix the column to fittings with (S1) screws from inside the shed. FMC FMC FMC FMC CMB CMB CMB FMC FMC CMB CMB FMC S1 CMB Inside Inside CMB CMB 2. Insert the corner column fittings (FCC) into FCC the corner columns (CCB). Fix with (S1) screws from out side of the shed. FCC CCB FCC FCC FCC CCB FCC CCB CCB CCB S1 CCB 3.
15 RS1XB RS2B RS3B RS4XB RS10B MJ RS1XB RS2B RS5B RS11B RS12B RS5B RS9B DSH RS10B RS1XB RS2B MJ RS8B RS4XB RS9B RS3B ROOF STRUCTURE EXPLODED VIEW RS2B RS1XB
16 RS3SB RS4B RS13B RS6B RS13B RS6B RS13B RS11B RS13B RS12B RS13B RS7B RS13B RS13B RS4B RS3SB ROOF STRUCTURE EXPLODED VIEW WITH ONE EXTENSION RS13B
Front roof structure assembly 4. Assemble front roof structures (RS1XB) 2nos. and middle joining support (MJ) together with 4 (S1) screws as shown in fig. RS1XB MJ RS1XB RS1XB S1 RS1XB 5. Assemble roof support (RS8B) and (RS9B) to (RS1XB) assembly with only 4 (S1) screws. U- a Ch nn el Op in en g U- C n ha U- Ch an n pe nin Op g RS9B S1 These holes up RS1XB Step 1 6. Assemble roof structure (RS2B) to (RS8B) RS2B and (RS9B) with 8 (S1) screws.
Back roof structure assembly 7. Assemble back roof structures (RS1XB) 2 nos. and middle joining support (MJ) together with 4 (S1) screws . RS1XB MJ RS1XB RS1XB S1 RS1XB 8. Assemble roof support (RS8B) and (RS9B) U to (RS1XB) assembly with 8 (S1) screws. U- U- Ch an l ne Op en a Ch nn el Op in en h -C an l ne Op en ing g RS8B ing RS1XB S1 RS9B These holes up RS1XB Step 1 9. Assemble roof structure (RS2B) to (RS8B) and (RS9B) with 8 (S1) screws.
10. Assemble (RS3B) & (RS3SB) with (S1) screws (2 sets). See fig 1. 1 2&3 10a. Insert 90 degree joint (RJ) into the (RS3B) U- channel Roof support. Use a hammer to push in. Use (S1) screws to fix. Repeat on other end of (RS3SB). See fig.2 and fig.3. Add one (RS3SB) for each extension. RS3B Note Refer Page No.5 for Overlapping Method of (RS3B) & (RS3SB). S1 RS3SB RJ RS3B fig.1 fig.2 fig.3 11. Assemble the roof structure (RS5B) into (RS6B) with 6 (S3) screws with nuts. Make 2 sets.
13. Assemble the roof structure(RS5B) & (RS6B) into roof structure (RS13B) with 8(S3) screws with nuts at both ends. Make 2 sets. Note This step 13 applies only for Ver: 2.0 Extension kits. If you have a Ver: 1.1 extension kit, the RS13B part will not be in the extension kit and you can skip this step. RS13B RS6B RS13B RS5B 14. Assemble the roof structure(RS5B) & (RS7B) into roof structure (RS13B) with 8(S3) screws with nuts at both ends. Make 2 sets. Note This step 14 applies only for Ver: 2.
15. Place the assembled front roof structure into position on top of door columns. Line up pre-drilled holes with door column fittings (FDCL) & (FDCR). Use (S1) screws to fix front roof structure to the door columns with left and right door fittings. Front Inside Of Shed FDCR FDCL CDRB CDLB 16. Fix the door stopper horizontal (DSH) to the front roof structure from inside with 8 (S1) screws. Position the latch hole to face down. DSH U-channel opening inside the shed.
17. Place the assembled back roof structure into position on top of columns (CMB). Line up pre-drilled holes with column fittings (FMC). Use (S1) screws to fix back roof structure to (FMC). Inside Back of Shed FMC FMC FMC FMC CMB CMB CMB CMB 2 Note Make sure front and back assembly, the (RS2B ) roof structure position towards inside the shed as shown in Fig.1 & Fig.2 1 RS2B RS2B RS2B Fig.1 22 RS2B Fig.
18. Insert the 90 degree joint (RJ) (Assembled with roof support RS3B & RS3SB) in to the roof structure (RS1XB). See fig. Follow Fig. 2 and 3. Note After assembly make sure this roof structure’s U-Channel is positioned down. Note Notice the U-channel up position on roof structures (RS1XB). RS3SB RS3B RS3SB RS3B RS3SB RS3B RS1XB RJ RS2B S1 RJ fig.1 23 RST S2 RS1XB CCB S1 RS2B RS1XB RJ FCC CCB CCB Fig.2 Fig.
19. Fix the (RS3B) & (RS3SB) to middle column fitting (FMC) with (S1) screws. 2 1 4 FMC 3 CMB fig.1 to 4 20. Place the assembled roof structure (RS5B) & (RS6B) into position on roof structure supports (RS8B) at the left side of the shed. Use (S1) screws to fix. See Fig.1 & Fig.2 RS6B RS13B RS13B RS7B RS7B RS5B 2 RS6B 21. Place the assembled roof structure (RS5B) RS7B RS5B & (RS7B) into position on roof structure supports (RS8B) at the right side of the shed. Use (S1) screws to fix. See Fig.
RS6B RS13B RS13B RS7B RS7B RS5B 3 4 RS6B 22. Place the assembled roof structure (RS5B) & (RS6B) into position on roof structure supports (RS9B) at the left side of the shed. Use (S1) screws to fix. See Fig.1 & Fig.2 RS7B RS5B RS5B 23. Place the assembled roof structure (RS5B) & (RS7B) into position on roof structure supports (RS9B) at the right side of the shed. Use (S1) screws to fix. See Fig.3 & Fig.4 2 1 RS2B RS2B RS5B RS5B BRS5B 5SR S1 FRONT S1 RS9B FRONT RS9B fig.1 fig.
24. Attach the roof structures (RS4XB) to (RS3B) with (S1) screws. see fig. 1 & 2. 24a. Attach the roof structures (RS4XB) to (RS5B), (RS6B) assembly and (RS5B), (RS7B) assembly with (S7) screws. see fig. 3 & 4. RS4XB 1 RS3B 3 4 RS4XB RS5B RS4XB 4 RS5B 2 RS3B S1 S1 RS4XB RS4XB RS7B RS7B RS7A RS4XB RS6B RS4XB RS4XB RS3B RS5B RS5B RS3B S7 S7 fig.1 fig.4 fig.3 fig.2 RS6B 25. Attach the roof structures (RS4B) one RS7B end to roof structure (RS3SB)with (S1) screws. see fig. 1& 2.
26. Attach roof structure support (RS10B) 3 and (RS11B) to roof structures (RS5B), (RS6B) & (RS7B) using (S1) screws. See (fig.1), (fig.2) and (fig.3). Add one (RS11B) for each extension. RS10B RS11B 2 RS11B RS10B 2 RS11B RS10B 1 RS11B RS10B Note Make sure the hole in (RS10B) face outward on both side. RS10B RS5B RS5B S1 RS10B RS8B RS7B RS5B RS11B RS5B RS6B RS8B RS8B RS10B S1 S1 Inside Back Inside Front fig.1 27 fig.2 fig.
27. Attach the roof structures support (RS12B) with (RS5A) and (RS5A) with (S1) screws. See fig.1 and 2. RS12B Note This step 27 applies only for Ver: 2.0 Extension kits. If you have a Ver: 1.1 extension kit, the RS12B part will not be in the extension kit and you can skip this step. RS12B RS12B RS4XB RS4XB RS5B RS12B S1 fig.1 28 RS5B RS12B S1 fig.
D. Roof panels Parts Needed For Each Extension: Parts Needed: (4) Roof Panels (2) Facia Panel Left (2) Facia Panel Right (2) Ridge Cover (64) Roof Plugs w/Washer (64) Roof Pins (8) Sagging Support (RP ) (FPLB) (FPRB) (RRS) (PPG) (PIN) (RS14B) (2) Roof Panels (1) Ridge Cover (16) Roof Plugs w/Washer (16) Roof Pins (4) Sagging Support Front (RP ) (RRS) (PPG) (PIN) (RS14B) FPRB Fig.1 1. Place facia panel (FPRB) to front roof structure Front right side. Front FPRB FPLB FPRB 2.
RP RP Fig.3 Fig.2 Fig.5 Fig.4 RRS FPRB Fig.6 Fig.7 RRS RRS Fig.8 30 Front of Shed Fig.
5. Insert the sagging support (RS14B) from inside the shed by sliding in between roof structure (RS5) and roof panel until it reaches (RS3) roof structure for each panel. See fig.1. 6. Insert the sagging support (RS14B) from inside the shed by sliding in between roof structure (RS5) and roof panel until it touches the other roof structure. See fig.2. RS14B RS14B RS5 RS3 Outside View Inside View E. Doors Parts Needed: (1) Door Left (1) Door Right 1.Attach the doors left and right (see fig.
Note: To prevent water leakage it is important that these instructions are followed. 1. After completing the assembly apply silicone around the perimeter of the base U-channel. Seal the corners, joints and base of door column also. 4 Inside Base U-channel 2. After completing the panel assembly, apply silicone around the roof plugs. This is optional and should be done for heavy rain areas if needed.
F. Optional Ventilation Kit ACCESSORIES CODE DESCRIPTION VC VCP VENTILATION COVER VENTILATION COVER PIN QTY 2 4 VENTILATION COVER (VC) VENTILATION COVER PIN (VCP) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Power Drill Dia 5/32” (4.2mm) drill bit Dia 1/2” (12.5mm) drill bit VC Optional ventilation kits can be installed on any of the wall panels. However, we recomend mounting them on the top of the shed’s back wall. 1. Place the ventilation cover (VC) as shown in fig.1. Using a pencil, mark the two side hole locations.
High wind area installation instructions Note: To ensure that your shed withstands high winds, you will need the following reinforcement. Parts needed: CODE DESCRIPTION S4 DIA. 4.2 x 16mm. (5/32” x 5/8”) SHEET METAL SCREW M6 x 40mm. (1/4” x 1 1/2”) Anchor bolt with nut S5 Parts needed for each extension: QTY CODE DESCRIPTION S4 DIA. 4.2 x 16mm. (5/32” x 5/8”) SHEET METAL SCREW M6 x 40mm.
3. Attach each side panel (SP ) on top to the roof structure (RS1) and (RS3). Using a dia. 3mm (1/8”) drill with a power drill, make two equal distance holes on the side panel through the roof structure. Drive a self tapping screw (S4) through the side panel to the roof structure. Repeat this for every side panel. See blowup.
PART 2: Adding Extension Kit to Existing Shed Back Front Note Remove this Ridge cover. 1. Remove one ridge cover (RRS) from the back side . See the figure. TIP Use a drilling machine to remove the pins and plugs from the ridge cover, roof panel and facia panel. Care should be taken not to damage the panels. Extra pins, plugs and washers are available in the accessory box. 2. Remove from back side left and right roof panels. See the figure.
3. Remove the roof plugs (PPG) and pins (PIN) from backside facia panel and detach it from the shed. FPRB FPLB 4. Support the roof structure (RS5B) & (RS5B) by using an appropriate support to avoid the roof structure from collapsing. Note Support Support not included. 5. Remove (RS10B) from inside. See the figure.
6. Detach (RS2B) from (RS5B). Then detach (RS5B) from (RS8B). RS5B RS2B RS5B RS8B RS8B Back Inside 7. Detach (RS2B) from (RS5B) then (RS5B) from 1 (RS9B) See fig.1 and fig.2. 2 RS2B RS2B RS5B Inside Left RS5B RS9B fig.1 38 Inside Right RS9B fig.
1,2,3 8. Detach roof structure (RS2B) from roof structure (RS3B) from both corners. See fig.1. Detach 90-degree joint (RJ) from corner column fitting (FCC) from both corners. See fig.2. Detach (RS3B) from 90-degree joint (RJ) from both corners. See fig.3. 1,2,3 RS2B RS3B RST RS3B RJ CCB fig.1 9. Detach the middle column fittings (FMC) from back roof structure (RS1B) assembly. See figure. FMC CMB 10. Pull the back roof structure assembly. See figure. 39 fig.2 FCC RJ CCB fig.
11. Detach the center bands (CB3XB) & (CB3B) assembly from the back wall of the shed. Follow the figures. CCB CMB 2 3 1 4 FCB CB3B CB3XB CB2B CB3B CB1A CCB B21 Fig.1: Detach (CB3B) from Inside back wall (CB2B). Then detach (CB3B) & (CB2B) from (FCB). CMB B22 CMB FCB CB3B CB3XB CB3XB CB3XB CB2B CCB CB1A Fig.4: Detach (CB3) assembly from (CMB). Fig.3: Detach (CB3XB) from (CMB). Fig.2: Detach (CB3XB) from (CB2B). Then detach (CB3XB) & (CB2B) from (FCB). 12.
