Set Up Manual for 20
′
, 24
′
,
& 30
′
Yu
rts
20
©2016 Pacific Yurts Inc.
Top Cover
The top cover will be unfolded starting at the 6:00 door on your “Exhibit A” diagram. If you have multiple doors be sure
the correct door cut-out is over the correct door frame by checking the style of door and layout plan noted on the “Exhibit
A” diagram sent with your Purchase Agreement. If you have the roof insulation
it is highly recommended to sprinkle
some baby powder onto the foil insulation before installing the top cover.
This will allow the top cover to slide
more easily on the foil insulation and make adjustments easier.
Locate the top cover. It will be in a bag made from the same material as the top itself. Take your top cover out of
1.
the bag and remove the binding strap tied around it. Notice that the top cover has been folded into a long narrow
triangle.
Using a step ladder set up under the center ring (20’ yurts) or scaffolding (24’ & 30’ yurts) carry the top up through
2.
the center ring opening and unroll it down towards the 6:00 door frame.
Note:
The wide end of the triangle will
be toward the door and the narrow end toward the center ring.
(See Diagram XIV)
Caution: Premium (Heavy
Duty) top covers are very heavy and may require several strong people to get the cover into position.
With one person on the step ladder or scaffolding in the center of the yurt and another working around the perimeter
3.
of the yurt, unfold the top cover a little in each direction (2-3 folds).
Look for the door cut-out opening in the top cover valance. It is easily identified by the series of oval grommets
4.
around it (rather than round grommets). The door detail should be similar to that shown on
Diagram XV.
This cut-
out must be kept centered over the door frame during the rest of the installation process.
Unfold the top cover in both directions starting at the door until it is halfway unfolded and covers half of the rafters.
5.
Installing a few twist-lock connectors (see step 7) and securing the top cover at the door will help keep the door
detail aligned.
The person at the top of the ladder should pull the top layer of top cover fabric up over the center ring and down the
6.
other side. It is helpful to tie a cord to a few grommets on the top cover and use the cord to help pull the top layer
of fabric over the center ring and down to the perimeter on the other side. Finish by pulling the outside edge down
snugly around the ends of the rafters.
Be sure that the top cover is centered
on the center ring and pulled down
evenly around the perimeter.
Note:
The top cover does not need to be fastened to the center ring.
Check the final fit around the door frame and mark the oval grommet locations. Drill 7/64” pilot holes with bit
7.
provided and screw in the twist-lock connectors (from hardware box).
(See Diagram XV)
Failure to drill pilot holes
may result in breaking the twist-lock shank. Overtightening can also result in a broken shank.
Summary of Contents for 20' Yurt
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