the upright coldframe assembly instructions

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We take great care in putting the various screw kits

together, and extra screws are usually included.

However, if you encounter any screw head damage

during assembly, please contact us, and we will

send out replacements.

Glazing Notes

Safety goggles and gloves are required when

handling glass.

Caring for Your Coldframe

• Remove greater snow loads from lid.

• Take precautions against snow falling down

from for instance a tree or a roof.

Secure door and windows preventing wind damage.

Cedar Wood Information

Cedar is prone to absorption of moisture to attain

balance with the surrounding atmosphere.

As a result this moisture can track to the inside of

the coldframe particularly in the areas that are

subject to the greatest weathering.

Because of the fibre structure of the cedar it will

also dry very quickly which often will leave a mark

where the extractives have been released.

These extractives are the oils naturally present in

the cedar that make it resistant to rot.

As the wood weathers it gradually changes colour,

the first stage is the darkening of the wood as water

soluble extractives are drawn to the surface. In time

this trend reverses and the wood gradually turns

silver grey.

Insurance

Please note that insurance companies usually cover

coldframes automatically. Contact your insurance

company to confirm your cover.

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your Gabriel Ash purchase.

Please read ALL these instructions before assembly.

The assembly of your new coldframe requires no

technical knowledge. However it is important that the

assembly instructions are followed carefully.

Base Notes

It is recommended your coldframe is fixed onto a

suitable base and against a wall or fence.

The following options are available:

• Single Brick Coarse

• Concrete Slab

• Solid and Level Flagstones

Fixing the Coldframe

Check that the structure is square, ensuring

dimensions across diagonals are even, before

securing to the base and wall.

When fixing the structure down to a brick plinth or

concrete base, we recommend 2 fixings through each

side panel at points that will hold firmly into the base,

i.e. into the solid brick rather than the brick joints.

Use a 9mm HSS drill bit to drill through the timber cill.

Drill into the brick, concrete or flagstones using an 8 x

150mm masonry drill to a depth of 110mm from the

top.

Using four of screw type SC057 and FX200 supplied,

fix the structure to the base.

Assembly

When fixing many of the components to the timber

panels, pre drilled holes can be found to correctly

locate fixings.

Your Gabriel Ash product is constructed using only the best

grade of Western Red Cedar, which is a unique timber, with

unique properties.

Naturally occurring extractives in the wood make it very

resistant to fungal decay and insect attack. However, these

natural preservatives also have a very corrosive effect on

some metals.

For this this reason, only solid brass or stainless steel fixings

should be used, which are supplied in the assembly kit.

Any other screw types i.e. zinc plated or yellow passivated

will over time corrode and must NOT be used.

Unfortunately, both brass and stainless steel fixings are

relatively soft in comparison to other screw types, so it is

essential that good fitting screwdriver bits of the correct

type and size are used to prevent damage to the screw

heads.

All Gabriel Ash products use pozidriv screws of 2 sizes. Most

fixings are PZ 2, and depending on your product, a few may

be PZ 3

Please note that the fixings are POZI head, and not Philips

head and the correct bits must be used - PZ 2 or PZ 3.

Generally, because cedar is a softwood of low density,

driving a fixing into it is usually easy. We advise the use of a

small battery powered drill/driver. When using battery tools,

good technique is essential. Have it set on a slow speed, and

always ensure that the bit is located properly in the screw

head and is in line with the screw. However, if at any time

you encounter difficulty driving a screw home, remove it

before the screw head is damaged and drill a small pilot

hole, before re-fixing.

Screw List

NU200 M6 wingnut

BL425 M6 Bolt x 70mm

FX200

WA301 (Brass)

12mm Diameter

Brass

SC305 (brass) 3.5mm x 32mm

SC027 4.2mm x 65mm

WA300 (Brass) 10mm

Diameter

SC121 4.2mm x 9.5mm

SC1254.2mm 8) x 25mm

SC005 3.5mm x 25mm

SC057 4.8mm x 75mm

BL220 M6 Bolt x 70mm WA002 (Brass)

18mm Diameter

WA501 (Plastic) 15mm x

6.4mm

WA600 9mm Diameter

Timber Components

Shelving

Staging

Staging and Shelving

Supports x 4

Lid Stay

Back

Panel

Lid

Side Panel x 2

Front Panel

Sliding Door x 2

Metal and Plastic Components

SA1001 Door Stop

Assembly AL3002 Door Runner

End Cap

AL3026MF

Door Catch

AL2006 Door

Runner

PT103 Hinge – Pair

(Male and Female)

SA1000 Wheel

Bracket

AL2007 Door Runner

Guide (1172mm

Long)

AL2532 Flashing Piece

(1260mm Long)

1. Remove Prefixed Cappings and Glass from Side Panels

2. Fix the Side Panels ( EEEnnnsssuuurrreee CCCaaappppppiiinnnggg SSSiiidddeee iiisss ooonnn OOOuuutttsssiiidddeee) to the Front Panel

SC027 and WA301

Ensure Capping Side is

on the outside!

3. Fix Back Panel to Side Panels

SC027 and WA301

4. Fix Shelf Supports

SC305 and WA300 W405-05

5. Fix Flashing Piece

AL2532 Flashing Piece

(1260mm Long)

SC125

6. Fix Hinge Halves to Back Panel

SC125

7. Fix Lid Stay to Inside of Front Panel Top Rail and Fix Door Runner Guide

BL425

NU200, WA002

and WA600

W420-21 Stay

AL2007 Door

Runner guide flush

with frame

SC005

8. Fix Door Stop into Door Runner and Fix Door Runner

Insert Door Runner into

Guide and Fix with SC125

BL220

SA1001 Door Stop

Assembly

Do Not Over

Tighten

9. Fit Side Panel Glass and Fix Capping

SC305 and WA300

10. Fit Hinge Halves to Lid and Locate Lid into Position

SC125

11. Fit Wheel Brackets to Doors and Locate Doors

SC125

Adjust if required

and Lock into

Position with SC125.

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Section A-A

12. Fit Runner End Caps, Door Catch and Finally Fit the Staging and Shelving

SC121

AL3002 Door

Runner End Cap

SC125

AL3026MF

Door Catch