Set Up Manual for 20
′
, 24
′
,
& 30
′
Yu
rts
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©2016 Pacific Yurts Inc.
Dome Skylight
Dome Skylight (Without Opener)
If you purchased the dome opener option go to next section for installing the dome skylight. If you do not
have the dome opener option continue.
Lay a blanket or cardboard on the top cover to protect it when sliding your dome skylight into position.
1.
Working from scaffolding or a step ladder in the center of the yurt, toss a strong cord or rope to a helper outside the
2.
perimeter of the yurt and have them tie it to two of the eye bolts inside the dome.
Have the person at the perimeter set the dome on the blanket or cardboard so you can pull the dome up the roof of
3.
the yurt to the center ring (using the cord) then remove the cord.
Line up the hooks on the center ring with eyebolts on the dome and snap the hooks on
4.
(see Diagram XXIII)
. Be
sure to align the numbers on the dome with the numbers on the ring.
Dome Skylight (With Opener)
Note:
If you purchased a fan support you should install it prior to installing the dome skylight (instructions are in hardware
box).
Lay a blanket or cardboard on the top cover to protect it when sliding the dome into position.
1.
Working from scaffolding or step ladder in the center of the yurt, toss a strong cord or rope to a helper outside the
2.
perimeter of the yurt and have them tie it to two of the eye bolts inside the dome.
Have the person at the perimeter set the dome on the blanket or cardboard so you can pull the dome up the roof of
3.
the yurt to the center ring (using the cord) then remove the cord.
Align the aluminum bracket on the dome skylight with the aluminum bracket on the center ring and attach the three
4.
springs to the eyebolts on the dome.
Attach the dome opener (threaded chrome spindle) by removing the thumbscrew on the aluminum dome bracket
5.
and aligning the hole in the brass core of the spindle with the thumbscrew and securing the thumbscrew again.
(See Diagram XXIV on page 34)
The brass core will attach onto the thumbscrew
between
the two plastic
spacers.
Make sure the inner brass core of the spindle is screwed all the way into the chrome portion.
Loosen the bracket bolts on the center ring’s aluminum bracket and align the holes in the chrome hub with these
6.
bolts.
It is very important that the brass core remains all of the way inside the chrome spindle as you
do this.
Tighten the ring’s bracket bolts so they hold the chrome hub in position.
7.
(See Diagrams XXIV and XXV)
Crimp the ends of the springs closed with a pair of pliers so they don’t pull off the eyebolts.
8.
Attach the short safety cables to the eyebolts on the dome.
9.
(See Diagram XXV)
The safety cables will help hold
the dome even if the wind stretches your springs.
Note: Be sure to keep the dome closed when you leave
the yurt or during high winds.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT:
When closing the dome skylight the opener should not continue to turn once the dome is closed.
It should bottom out, which prevents overtightening that can result in a cracked or broken dome. If opener does not bottom
out, it is installed improperly and should be removed and reinstalled per instructions above.
Summary of Contents for 20' Yurt
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