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02HIDE0705-V1-PEFC

Hideout 7x5 Playhouse

In all instances for assistance with your product, please contact customer care on :  

01636 880514 or customerservice@merciagp.co.uk

Mercia Garden Products Limited, 

Sutton On Trent, 

Newark, 

Nottinghamshire, 

NG23 6QN

Please retain product label and instructions for future reference

        

General Instructions

BEFORE YOU START PLEASE THE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 

- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed in the parts list provided. 

- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied) including  a 

Phillips screwdriver, Flathead screwdriver, Stanley knife, Wood saw, Step ladder, Hammer, Spirit level and 

a Drill with 2mm bit.

- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly. 

- Ensure you have enough time to build the product to ensure the building is water tight.

TIMBER

As with all natural materials, timber can be affected during various weather conditions. For the duration 

of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may occur. Warping of the wood may 

also occur during excessive dry spells due natural processes. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be 

avoided but can be helped. It is suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during 

extended periods of hot weather and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow. 

Our buildings are pre treated with a water based treatment**; this only helps to prevent discolouration 

whilst in stock.  To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL the 

building is treated with a suitable preservative in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.  

Care must be taken to ensure the product is placed on a suitable base.

We recommended using a suitable protection for your playhouse. As the product is destined for use by 

children, a water based treatment that is 

EN71 tested

 for children is ESSENTIAL.

We also recommend treating the building prior to construction.

POSITIONING YOUR PLAYHOUSE

When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed: 

Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual treatment. 

We recommend a 

minimum space of 2m around a playhouse

, away from any structure or obstructions 

such as fences, garages, houses, overhanging branches, washing lines or electrical wires.

It is recommended that the position of the Playhouse, Slide and Swing is

 not in direct sunlight.

Activity toys such as swings and slides for towers shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt or 

any hard surface.

BUILDING A BASE 

Ensure the base is level and is built on firm ground, to prevent distortion, checking with a spirit level.  

Refer to diagrams for the base dimensions.  The base should be slightly smaller than the external 

measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run off for water. It is 

also recommended that the floor be at least 25mm above the surrounding ground level to avoid 

flooding.

TYPES OF BASE

- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.

- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.

- Wooden base.

CAUTION 

Wood is a natural product and can change post manufacture. So despite every effort being 

made to ensure the material used are cut and machined to a clean and smooth finish, care 

must be taken when handling the product and preparing for use by your child.

Any areas of concern, in the play areas, can be rubbed over with sandpaper to achieve a 

smoother finish. Alternatively, call the customer service department who will be happy to 
arrange replacement panels/parts.

 

WARNING 

 ONLY SUITABLE FOR DOMESTIC USE.

• 

TO BE USED UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT.

 THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. ANY MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE 

DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO  THE INSTRUCTIONS.

• 

DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PLAY WITH ANY COMPONENT PARTS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.

 MAX AGE OF 14 YEARS.

• 

THIS TOY IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

• 

USE A WATER BASED TREATMENT THAT IS EN71 TESTED 

!

Whilst all products manufactured  are made to the highest standards of Safety and in the case of childrens products 

independently tested to EN71, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting this product.

x2

Winter = High Moisture = Expansion

Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction

All buildings should be erected by 

atleast two adults.

DO NOT ALLOW 

CHILDREN TO ASSIST.

To prevent damage during 

assembly, you 

MUST

 pilot 

drill all screw holes and 

ensure all screw heads are 

countersunk

.

For ease of assembly, you will 

need a tape measure to check 

dimensions of components.

**Protim Aquatan T

Your building has been treated with 

Aquatan

.

Aquatan is a water-based concentrate which is diluted with water, the building as been treated by the correct application of 

Aquatan solution and then allowed to dry.

Aquatan is a decorative finish to colour the wood, which is applied industrially to timber fence panels and garden buildings.

Aquatan 

undiluted

 contains:

 boric acid, sodium hydroxide 32% solution, aqueos mixture of sodium dioctyl sulphosuccinat and 

alcohols: 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol.

WARNING: Only for domestic use

Not suitable for children under 36 months due to 

small parts and danger of falling from heights.

To be used under direct supervision of an adult

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2mm Drill bit

12mm CSK

Summary of Contents for 02HIDE0705-V1-PEFC

Page 1: ...hard surface BUILDING A BASE Ensure the base is level and is built on firm ground to prevent distortion checking with a spirit level Refer to diagrams for the base dimensions The base should be sligh...

Page 2: ...S AI 02HIDE0705 V1SWS Floor Large Roof Sheet 1481 x 1400mm 5 6 8 Door Small Roof Sheet 1481x990mm 7 AI 02HIDE0705 V1F PI 03 0340 PI 03 0339 AI 02HIDE0705 V1D 14 9 10 11 12 13 Roof Eave 1481mm Roof Sup...

Page 3: ...o uk P3 Pre Assembly Before assembling remove the transportation blocks from the bottom of each panel Take care removing the blocks as to not damage the panels Tap with a flat headed screwdriver and h...

Page 4: ...the door gable on all four sides Use a12mm strip to help keep the 12mm gaps Once you are happy the door is in the correct position place a Hinge No 20 at the top and bottom of the door and fix using 7...

Page 5: ...g 4x30mm screws per eave Position the roof sheets on the build ing and fix to the roof using 12x30mm screws for the Large sheet and 10x30mm for the Small sheet 30x30mm Screws 30mm screw 7 6 9 7 6 9 St...

Page 6: ...rews as shown 2x20mm screws per Window strip 56x20mm Screws 20mm screw 13 14 13 13 16 17 x14 x8 x8 x8 x4 15 14 13 16 17 Step 12 Parts needed Place the Wooden Door Handle No 19 on the outside of the do...

Page 7: ...d that the following checks and maintenance are carried out at the begin ning of each season as well as at regular intervals during the usage season Check all nuts bolts screws for tightness and tight...

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