LifeScapes™

Storage Building 1- 20Instruction Manual

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Adult assembly required

The Step2 Company10010 Aurora-Hudson Rd.Streetsboro, OH 44241 USA1-800-347-8372

(330)656-0440www.step2.com

Valid only in U.S.A. and CanadaNuméro disponible uniquement aux USA et au CanadaNúmero válido sólo en EUA y Canadá

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ENGLISH

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Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver, Crescent Wrench, Socket Wrench, Hammer,Electric Screwdriver (recommended), Ladder

Adult assembly required

• Thank you for purchasing the Step2 LifeScapes Storage Shed. If you have any questions about assemblingor using the LifeScapes Storage Shed, please call The Step2 Company toll free at 1-800-347-8372 or call usup on the internet at www.step2.com.• If you decide to dispose of the Step2 LifeScapes Storage Shed, disassemble and dispose of it in such a waythat no unreasonable hazards exist. Step2's products are level 4 recyclable plastic; please recycle if possible.

PLEASE SAVE THIS SHEET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WANING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Adult assembly required.Because some of the component parts of this product are small and may contain sharp points, care should begiven when unpacking and assembling this product; assembly should be done by an adult.

Warning: Do not store hot items or equipment in this shed

• OBSERVING THE FOLLWING STATEMENTS AND WARNINGS REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OFSERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.

LifeScapes™

Storage BuildingInstruction Manual

Tools Required:

Pre-Assembly• Reveiw the parts list and make sure that no parts are missing.• Level the area where the shed will be located.• Areas with”fill dirt” should be tamped/compacted to prevent settling/sinking.• If a foundation is desired, is should be constructed before assembly.

For Your Protection:

IIMPORTANT! The metal panels have protective caps that may come loose during shipment.These caps are not required on the panels; they are only used as an additional safety measure.If a protective cap comes loose DO NOT try to reassemble it.Always use gloves and protective glasses while handling the metal panels.Always hold the metal panels in the center.

9/16” and 1/2” socket

Safty Glasses Gloves

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Parts List-A:

H-a. Floor Screw- #14 x 1-3/4” (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 13H-b. Short Lag Screw- 3/8 x 2-1/2” (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 10H-c. Small Washer- 5/16” S.A.E. (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 44H-d. Long Lag Bot- 3/8 x 3” (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 6H-e. Medium Drywall Screw- #8 x 1-7/8” (Black) Quanity= 24H-f. Corner Bolt- 5/19 x 4-1/2” (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 4H-g. Nylon Locknut- 5/16” (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 24H-H. Metal brace Bolt- 5/16 x 3” (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 8H-i. Large Washer- 5/16 Fender (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 12H-j.Short Drywall Screw- #8 x 3/4” (Black) Quanity= 26H-k. Roof Bolt- 5/16 x 3-3/4” (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 4H-l. Handle Bolt- 5/16 x2” (Black) Quanity= 4H-m. T-Nut- 1/4-20 UNC (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 2H-n. Lock Bolt- 1/4-20 x 3/4” (Zinc Plated & Thread-Lock dipped) Quanity= 2H-o. Bracket Washer- 1/4 S.A.E. (Zinc Plated) Quanity= 2H-p. Long Drywall Screw #10 x 2- 1/2” Quanity= 28

(H-a) (H-b)

(H-c)

(H-d)

(H-f)

(H-g)

(H-h)

(H-i)

(H-j)

(H-k) (H-l)

(H-m) (H-n) (H-o)

(H-e)

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(H-p)

A. Left Door/B. Right Door/C. Roof Panel x6/D. Left Front Corner/E. Right Front Corner/F. Left Back Corner/G. Right Back Corner/H. Lower Door Pin x2/I. Door Handle x2/J. Lock Bracket/K. Barrel Bolt/L. Door Way Gable/M. Back Gable/N. Ridge Cap/O. Roof Support x2/P. Straight Foundation Piece/Q.Floor x4/R. Foundation Corner with tab x2/S. Foundation Corner with pocket x2/T. Shutter x4/U. Roof Bracket x2/V. Metal Roof Brace x2/W. Plastic roof Brace x4/X. Wall Panel x7/Y. Wall Panel with window x2/

Parts List-B:

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(A) (B) (C)

(D) (E) (F) (G)(H)

(I)

(J)

(K)

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(L)

(M)

(N) (O)

(P)

(Q) (R) (S)

(T)

(U)(X)

(Y)

(V)

(W)

STEP 1

Arrange the (4) floor panels “Q” as shown Slide parts “Q” panels together

Secure the panels with item (H-a) as shown (12 places)

STEP 2

Determine which side of the floor assembly will be the doorway opening.Place the foundation corner with pocket “S” in the front left corner of the floor as shown.

Side wall Foundation Assembly.

Floor Assembly.

A

A B

C

Foundation Cornerwith pocket

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Place part “S” in the opposite side back right corner.

Slide wall Foundation Assembly.

Place the foundation corner with tabs “R” in the backleft corner as shown.

Place the remaining parts, “R” in the opposite side front right corneras shown.

STEP 4 Straight Foundation Assembly.

Place straight foundation piece “P” as shown. NOTE: If steps #1 through #4 are completed properly the floor andfoundation should look like this.

C

AB

A B

STEP 3

STEP 2 Continued.

6

Bolt down each of the five foundation pieces ”P,R,S” in (2)places. (10 places total) using items (H-b) and (H-c) as shown.

STEP 5 Securing the Foundation Pieces.

A B

C

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A. Place part left back corner “F” into position as shown.B. Bolt down part “F” using (H-c) and (H-d) as shown.

STEP 6 Back Corner Assembly.

A

Repeat to assemble part right back corner “G”.

STEP 7 Front Corner Assembly.

Place right front corner “E” into position as shown(figures A,B).

BA

C

B

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Bolt down part “E” in two places using items (H-c) and (H-d) as shown.

STEP 7 Continued.

Repeat to assemble part “D”.

STEP 9 Side Wall Panel Assembly.

IIMPORTANT! The metal panels have protective caps that may come loose during shipment. These caps are not required on the panels;they are only used as an additional safety measure. If a protective cap comes loose DO NOT try to reassemble it.Always use gloves and protective glasses while handling the metal panels.Always hold the metal panels in the center.

A

Make sure that the bottom of the panel is facing downward.

B

Slightly bend out the front and back corners and slide thewall down into position in the grooves found in both the frontand back corners.Repeat for the second panel

C D

Bottom

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STEP 8 Shutter assembly.

Align shutter “T” with screw holes in windowpanel. While holding the shutter in placewith one hand screw in place with 4x (H-e).Repeat step to other shutters.

9

Open Styleline box labeled 2-Lighted.

STEP 9 Continued.

STEP 10 Roof Support Assembly.

A

C

The second person will have to bend the back corner out ofthe way to allow the last panel to be placed into position.

NOTE: There are (2) window panels. The wall panels are universally designed so that the window will work with the back wall if you choose.The assembly instructions show the window being placed on the sidewalls as one example only.

To assemble the last panel you will need the help of another person.

Once the panel is place into position,gently push the back corner towardsthe front to capture the panels withinthe grooves on the front and backpanel.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT let go of theback corner; keep pushing towardthe front to keep the panels engagedwith the grooves on the front andback panel.

B

D

Place roof support “O” as shown; there are tabs on the front and backcorners that help align the parts together.

2 2

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10

ESecure the front corner to the wall panel with (H-e). Repeatat the rear corner.

flush

STEP 10 Continued.

Repeat steps #9 and #10 to complete the other sidewall assembly.Once completed the assembly should look like this

C

STEP 11 Back Wall Panel Assembly.

A B

Make sure that the bottom of the panel is facing downwardSlightly bend out one of the sidewall assemblies and slidethe wall down into position in the grooves found in both thefront and back corners.

Bottom

Slide the second panel into position the same way.

11

STEP 11 Continued.

C

D

To assemble the last panel you will need the help of another person.

The second person will have to bend one of the sidewall assembliesout of the way to allow the last panel to be placed into position. Whileplacing the last panel into position ensure that you engage the panelinto the groove on the sidewall assembly that is not being bent out ofthe way.

(This is important to keep the wall from collapsing while completingthe assembly) DO NOT push inwards or outwards on the panels!

Once the panel is placed into position, gently push the sidewallassemblies together to capture the panels within the grooveson the sidewall assemblies.

Screw the top panel to the corners using item (H-e) as shown.(2) places. (repeat other side)

E

STEP 12 Assembling the Back Gable.

A B

Lift back gable “M” into position as shown (2 people arerequired for this step)

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Flush

STEP 12 Continued

BC

E

Once in position one person will need to hold part “M” as shown. Slide item (H-f) and (H-c) thru the holes as shown.

From the underside of the tab tighten the bolt (H-f) using item(H-g) and (H-c) as shown. Repeat on other side of part “M”.

F

D

STEP 13 Assembling the Front Gable.

A B

A,B. Lift front gable “L” into position as shown; align the pins onthe front corners with the holes on part “L” and place into position.

13

• The gaps are intentional DO NOT over tighten.

Repeat in both corners of the front gables

STEP 13 Continued.

C

Slide item (H-f) and (H-c) through the holes as shownand attach washer and nut on by hand.

DC

STEP 14 Securing the Front and Back Gables

Pull the gable together withthe roof support and securewith item (H-p) as shown.Repeat at all 4 corners.Tighten until level.

A B

STEP 15 Roof panel sub assembly. (Securing the metal roof brace)

A B

Align the (2) end holes of the metal roof brace “V” with theholes on one of the roof panels.

Do not use this bolt hole until alater step.

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• The gaps are intentional DO NOT over tighten.

LevelLevel

STEP 15 Continued

C D EDo not use this bolt hole untila later step.

Tighten the bolt (H-h) using item (H-c)and (H-g) as shown. Be careful to notover tighten.

Slide item (H-h) and (H-i) through second holefrom the end of part “V” and the roof panel.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT bolt down the (2) end holes of the metal roof brace and roof panel assembly. This bolt location is used in a later step.

Assemble the roof panel to the metal roof brace. (This will be the middle roof panel) Attach this roof panel through both holes this time usingitems (H-h), (H-l), (H-c) and (H-g) as before.

Assemble the 3rd final roof panel once again leave the end hole open. Attach this roof panel through the second hole from the end onlyusing items (H-h), (H-l), (H-c) and (H-g) as before.

Make sure the two end bolt holes are not in use

F

STEP 16 Roof panel sub assembly. (Securing the plastic roof brace)

A B

Place the plastic roof brace “W” into position as shown. IMPORTANT! Part “W” should be slid down toward the bottom of theroof panels (away from the metal roof brace)

Make sure the plasticbrace lines up as shown.

15

STEP 16 Continued.

A B

Metal Roof Brace

Plastic Roof Brace

STEP 17 Assembling the Roof.

Attach the plastic roof brace with item (H-j) as shown in (6)places. Repeat to attach the second plastic roof brace to theroof panel assembly.

Repeat step #15 and #16 to complete the other roof panel assembly.

Lift the roof assembly into place. (2 people are required for this step)! There is a groove in both the front and back gables that the roof bracewill fit into. (See picture) Once the roof is in position one person should hold it in place.

C

A B

Interior

Make sure you place the metal roof panelbrace in the recess.

Slide item (H-k) and (H-l) through the holes as shown.

C D

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STEP 17 Continued.

From the underside of the tab tighten the bolt (H-k) using item (H-g) and (H-c) as shown. Repeat the process at the other gable tosecure the roof panel assembly

STEP 18 Securing the Bottom of the roof Panels.

One person should hold down the roof panels to ensure a tight fit, while on the inside of the building another person should secure the roofpanels using item (H-p) as shown in (6) places. Repeat to other side.

STEP 19 Securing the Outside Corner of the Roof Panels.

While holding roof down against gable secure theroof panel assembly with item (H-p) as shown.(repeat on remaining 3 corners)

Hand threadwasher and nut.E F G

A B

A

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STEP 20 Securing the Roof Brackets.

A B

C D

E F

On the middle roof panel, align the hole with the roof bracket“U” and the bolt. Hand thread item (G).

Using item (G) bolt the roof bracket.

Lift the roof panel upward to align roof bracket with bolt.

Using item (G) bolt down the roof bracket Bolt down the remaining roof bracket to the middle panelusing (G) 2 places.

STEP 21 Assembling the ridge cap.

Lift the ridge cap“N” into position.

CAUTION- this part is heavy and due to its length and ratherawkward to move. A second person may be required toposition this component.

Secure the end of part “N” with item (H-p) as shown in (3) placesSecure middle bottom screw first. Repeat the process at the othergable to secure the ridge cap.

STEP 22 Assembling the door handles.

Align the door handle “I” with the holes in the door.Slide item (H-l) through the holes as shown.

Tighten the bolt (H-l) using item (H-c) and (H-g) as shown. Be careful to not overtighten. Bolt the other end of the handle down. Repeat the process to secure theremaining handle to the other door.

STEP 23 Attaching the lock bracket.

Align the lock bracket “J” with the holes inthe door.

From the outside of the door slide item(H-m) through the hole in the door. x 2

Using item (H-n) and (H-o) secure the lockbracket as shown. Repeat step to secure2nd bolt for lock bracket.

A B

A B

A CB

(M) x2

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1

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STEP 24 Attaching the sliding door lock.

Open the package containing the Barrel Bolt “K”.Using the (4) screws, align the holes on the slidingdoor lock with the holes in the left door and attachas shown.

STEP 25 Attaching the doors.

At an angle, slide the top door pin intothe top hole of the front left corner.Once the pin is in the hole, tilt thebottom of the door inward.

Slide the bottom door pin “H” into thegroove in the door and push downwardas shown to secure the bottom of thedoor.

Repeat step #24 to assemble the other door.

BA

A B C

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