Maintenance - Bear County CD8550 Aufbauanweisungen

joints especially should be well protected against the infl uence of the weather. The
profi le sections must be dry before assembling. (NOTE! Avoid applying excessive
paint to joints in posts and tongue and groove joints).
Once assembly is complete we advise the following treatment:
• Apply a 2nd coat of stain or paint, with a high level of UV protection. Colour-
less or transparent varnishes and stains provide less protection against UV
radiation compared to coloured stains. The darker the stain, the better the
protection.
• Follow the stain or paint manufacturer's instructions.
• Seal the joint between the lower profi le and the foundation beams. (Where ap-
plicable)
Tools and materials
Even though most of the wooden parts have been smoothly fi nished there is still
a chance of splinters, so be careful when taking hold of the parts. Always wear
gloves, eye protection and long sleeves while assembling the log cabin or when
carrying out maintenance.
Always cut away from yourself when using a knife or chisel. Do not hold your
fi ngers behind the wooden part that you are cutting or sawing.
Be careful with the tools that you use when assembling the log cabin. Make sure
that you know how to handle any electrical tools used.
Do not proceed with the assembly of the cabin if components are missing, as
weather damage may be caused if the cabin is left partly assembled.
Renovation and maintenance
Proper maintenance will extend the life of your cabin. Just as with your own
house, the paintwork is a crucial element of maintenance. All timber elements re-
quire maintenance. In the long run you will get more pleasure from your purchase
if you maintain it properly.
We would advise the following treatment for your cabin:
Carry out maintenance before the old coat of stain or paint is badly weathered.
Depending on its condition, the surface may require one or two coats of stain or
paint. If most of the stain or paint has already weathered away, the surface should
be well sanded.
Roof: roofi ng shingles/roofi ng felt
Do not walk on the roofi ng shingles or roofi ng felt during hot, sunny weather, to
prevent footmarks.
With a fl at fl oor it is commom that a small amount of water remains on the roof,
the structure is calculated to, and does not harm your garden house.
The following Terms and Conditions determine the circumstances in which Uni-
verso Consumer Products BV (hereinafter referred to as "Universo") will provide
a guarantee, and the level of that guarantee, without prejudice to the rights or
claims accruing to the consumer by virtue of legislative provisions.
Universo provide a time-limited guarantee on Bear County log cabins, in accord-
ance with the following conditions:
1. Defective products which are demonstrably attributable to faults in materials
and/or the assembly instructions will be replaced or repaired following assessment
by Universo and taking account of the following terms and conditions, provided
the defects are reported to Universo within 2 months of their discovery. Where a
defect is revealed within 6 months of delivery, it will be deemed already to have
been present on delivery, unless the nature of the defect militates against this
interpretation.
2. The guarantee does not cover variations inherent in a natural product like
spruce timber, such as:
• Knots up to 20 mm which come loose and fall out of the wood;
• Knots which have grown into the wood;
• Knots which have fallen out of the edges of boards, but which are concealed in
the fi nished structure;
• Staining and or discoloration of the wood;
• Short cracks (in cross-cut ends);
• Shrinkage cracks;
• Resin inclusions;
• Bending and deformation of timber;
The foregoing shall apply to the extent that there are no negative effects on the
structure and its stability. Holes caused by knots falling out should be sealed with
plastic wood.
3. Defects arising from the following causes do not fall within the guarantee:
• Foundations which are not level;
• The lack of a moisture-regulating coating of paint, stain or a suitable impreg-
nating agent;
• The lack of wind anchoring or roof anchoring;
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Maintenance

Guarantee: Terms and Conditions
• Seal the glass in its glazing bead.
If these instructions are followed no further maintenance should be required for
an extended period. If you notice the wood beginning to "sweat", then repeat the
treatment with stain or paint.
Required Tools
Ladder, stain or paint, brush, tape measure, knife, hammer, rubber mallet, cross
head and fl at head screwdrivers, spirit level, saw, hand held drill, drill bit, safety
glasses.
Working on ladders and roofs
Care is required when working from a ladder or on a roof. Ensure that the ladder
has a sound footing and rests against a solid object of adequate strength. Do not
leave heavy or sharp objects in places where they may be dislodged.
Weather conditions
Avoid erecting the cabin in strong winds or heavy rain.
Children
Keep children away from the working area, and keep ladders, tools and cabin
components out of their reach. Do not allow them to climb on the cabin.
Useful tips:
• Arrange insurance for your cabin.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Lubricate the lock annually with graphite powder.
• Do not use abrasives to clean the glass, use detergent instead.
• Check the structure of the cabin periodically for solidity, and make sure it still
stands level.
• Avoid storing hot items like recently used barbecues or garden fl ares in the
cabin.
• Avoid placing heavy objects against the walls, to prevent deformation of the
structure.
• Keep the doors and windows closed to avoid wind damage.
• Check the security of the wind anchoring, which may be affected by the
expansion and contraction of the timber.
Roof loading
Keep the roof free of snow and leaves. A large amount of snow on the roof may
present a risk of collapse.
• Failure to adequately heat roofi ng shingles or roofi ng felt during construction
of the roof covering;
• Fixed or sticking profi le elements, angle posts and/or windows or doors due
to nails, screws, glue or paint. This may mean that the profi le elements can no
longer move freely, causing cracks to appear.
• Windspeeds of Beaufort scale 7 or above;
• Natural disasters or other destructive external effects, such as lightning, rain-
storms or whirlwinds.
Roofi ng felt, roofi ng shingles, acrylic or glass glazing and/or other accessories are
not covered by the guarantee.
4. No claim will exist under the guarantee where the defects in the cabin are
attributable to improper use, inadequate or incorrect maintenance, or failure to
comply with the assembly instructions. The guarantee shall lapse in the event that
any repairs or modifi cations are carried out by persons not appropriately author-
ised by Universo or Bear County, or where the cabin is provided with spare parts,
expansions or accessories other than original components, causing a defect.
5. Guarantee claims will be handled in such a way that unsound components will
be repaired or replaced by sound components, according to Universo's judgement.
The guarantee is provisional on the submission of the purchase receipt, showing
purchase and/or delivery date. Any components replaced will become the property
of Universo.
6. All other or more extensive claims, and in particular claims for compensation
for damage caused to items outside the cabin itself, are excluded, to the extent that
the liability does not fl ow from legislative stipulations of mandatory law.
7. A guarantee claim shall not lead to an extension of the guarantee period, nor
shall it constitute the commencement of a new guarantee period. The guarantee
period for replacement or repaired components shall terminate at the same time as
the guarantee period for the cabin as a whole.
8. The guarantee period will commence on the day of purchase (the date stated on
the purchase receipt) and will have a duration of 10 years. The guarantee specifi ed
under 1. above is issued in accordance with the table below:
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