Pacific Yurts 20' Yurt Setup Manual Download

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Set Up Manual for 20

′

, 24

′

, & 30

′

Yurts

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Contents

Tool List ...................................................... vi

Site Location ............................................. viii

Platform (Floor) Construction ................... viii

Ready To Start ............................................. 2

Assembling the Framework ......................... 2

Installing Insulation & Outer Covers .......... 16

Dome Skylight ........................................... 32

Dome Skylight (Without Opener) ................................ 32
Dome Skylight (With Opener) ..................................... 32

Stovepipe Installation ................................36

Direct Vent Gas Stove Installation .............................. 37

Additional Insulation Information ..............40

Insulating The Roof With Insulation Board ................. 40
Floor Insulation ............................................................41

Additional Options ..................................... 42

Door Screen Curtain ................................................... 42
Center Ring Insert ....................................................... 42
Insulated Window Cover ............................................. 42
Removable Cable Tie-Down System .......................... 44
Perimeter Gutter System ............................................ 46

Care & Maintenance ..................................48

Glossary ..................................................... 51

Limited Warranty ....................................... 52

Epilogue ..................................................... 53

Summary of Contents for 20' Yurt

Page 1: ...ars Manufactured by Pacific Yurts Inc 77456 Hwy 99 S Cottage Grove OR 97424 541 942 9435 www yurts com SET UP MANUAL The Original Modern Yurt TM Dome Skylight Top Cover Optional Solar Skylight Arc Center Ring Rafters Tension Cable Window Lattice Wall Door Frame Side Cover Artist s Conception Paciﬁc Yurts Inc ...

Page 2: ...ap between the side cover and grommet strip on the top cover needs to be a consistent 1 before securing the bottom of the side cover to the platform Page 24 After making sure the gap is 1 be sure the cord in the grommet strip under the valance is securely tied to the last grommet on the top cover next to the door Page 24 The cord that is laced through the grommets at the bottom of the top cover va...

Page 3: ...nce 20 24 30 Yurts Pacific Yurts Inc Recreational Living Structures Warning Safety is very important in the assembly and use of yurts Therefore purchaser should read the manual thoroughly before starting assembly in order to avoid accidental injury ...

Page 4: ...re dedicated to earning your confidence by giving you the same professional quality and service we ourselves appreciate We welcome your comments and suggestions Count on us to be here for all your future needs If after reading through this manual you have any questions about the installation of the yurt please call us at 800 944 0240 Enjoy your yurt Sincerely The Pacific Yurts Staff Manufactured b...

Page 5: ...om 2 3 Roof Insulation Liner 19 Diagram XIV Unfolding Top Cover 21 Diagram XV Top Cover Door Detail 21 Diagram XVI Wall Insulation Example 23 Diagram XVII Roof to Wall Connection 25 Diagram XVIII Attaching Side Cover Clips 25 Diagram XIX Side Cover Attachment At Door 25 Diagram XX Securing The Side Cover 27 Diagram XXI Rain Diverter Inserts 29 Diagram XXII Central Column 31 Diagram XXIII Non Openi...

Page 6: ...epipe Knife for cutting lacing cord Level Masking tape Miter saw for trimming rafter supports on Snow Wind Kit Phillips screwdriver Standard screwdriver Pliers for crimping springs on dome opener if applicable Sawzall or equivalent for cutting door opening in drip edge Sharp scissors Small crescent wrench Staple gun Baby powder for top cover insulation only Tape measure 1 4 hex driver for Snow Win...

Page 7: ...tom 2 3 Roof Insulation 18 Top Cover 20 Wall Insulation With Liner Facing 22 Side Cover 24 Custom Curve Glass Window 26 Top Cover Valance 28 Central Column 30 Dome Skylight 32 Dome Skylight Without Opener 32 Dome Skylight With Opener 32 Stovepipe Installation 36 Direct Vent Gas Stove Installation 37 Additional Insulation Information 40 Insulating The Roof With Insulation Board 40 Floor Insulation ...

Page 8: ...e first rainstorm Also we recommend a ring of gravel or bricks so that the side cover does not come in contact with the damp earth A temporary floor can be easily installed using a layer of bark chips covered with heavy black plastic and layered with carpeting Be sure to stake down the lattice wall securely Platform Floor Construction For a secure and comfortable installation a well built platform...

Page 9: ...2016 Pacific Yurts Inc Typical Platform Elevation Grade Entry deck Typical bracing 4x4 Posts Concrete piers Note Platform and footings should be designed according to the conditions of each individual site and local building requirements ...

Page 10: ... 00 12 00 be sure the doors are exactly opposite by running a string through the center point of the circle to the outside perimeter on each side This is the center line of the doors To locate the center of doors located at 3 00 or 9 00 you can measure around the circumference from 6 00 to 12 00 The midpoint of this measurement is the center of your door Assembling the Framework Lattice Wall 1 Loc...

Page 11: ...Set Up Manual for 20 24 30 Yurts 3 2016 Pacific Yurts Inc 437 8 for standard door 55 5 8 for French door Plywood drip edge Notch for door frame Diagram I Door Cut Out In Drip Edge Diagram I ...

Page 12: ...tent The height of the lattice wall can be adjusted by expanding out the lattice wall where it needs to be shorter and contracting it where it needs to be taller Be sure to keep the lattice wall against the drip edge as you go Helpful Hint Using a stick with the average height marked on it is a quick and easy way of measuring the height of the lattice wall 2 Remove the cap nuts washers and bolts l...

Page 13: ...p Washer Wing nut Notch behind door frame upright should be outside of drip edge Diagram II 1 1 4 bolt Bottom of lattice wall Cap nut Washer Lattice wall anchoring strap Interior ﬂoor Plywood drip edge Screw Diagram III Lock Washer Connecting The Lattice Wall To Door Frame Diagram II Securing The Lattice Wall Diagram III ...

Page 14: ...ing the wind catch the dome on the open side The aluminum bracket is on the side that opens not the hinge side Using a heavy felt pen and referring to the Rafter Spacing Diagram enclosed in your hardware box mark the locations of the three or four evenly spaced holes on the center ring shown in blue on diagram These will be the points at which the first set up rafters will be inserted to raise the...

Page 15: ...ific Yurts Inc Sequence for the 20 Yurt Diagram IV Lift ring upward while keeping pressure against ﬁrst two rafters Slip notch of third rafter onto tension cable SEQUENCE FOR 20 YURT Diagram IV Insert ﬁrst two rafters while ring is at ﬂoor level ...

Page 16: ...d fourth rafters into the ring and notched 10 end onto the cable Note The notched end of the rafter has a rounded top and a pointed bottom The pointed end should be facing downward when the ring and rafters are erected If you purchased the Snow Wind Kit 11 you will have four ring to rafter brackets which slide onto the pin end of the rafter and screw to it After fastening these brackets onto four ...

Page 17: ...alling the screw install it only deep enough to make the head of the screw flush with the bottom of the rafter If installed too deeply it is possible to drive the screw through the rafter and damage the top cover Note The rafters over the door s will not need these screws because they will be fastened to the door frame Ring to Rafter Brackets Diagram V Center Ring Center Ring Rafter Ring to Rafter...

Page 18: ...e cable is laced through the rafters and you get back to the starting point pass the end of the cable through 2 the loop on the opposite end and pull tight Put the cable clamps back on and tighten securely 3 Cut off any excess cable using a cable cutter 4 Wood Frame for Custom Curve Glass Window If you purchased Custom Curve glass windows please refer to your separate instruction flyer If you are ...

Page 19: ... on both sides at each rafter support to platform Tension cable 1 4 bolt Metal strap drip edge into platform Hole 4 Hole 3 Hole 2 Hole 1 Holes for cable blocking Rafter Steel rafter pin Center ring Door header Screw Rafter Door frame upright AT DOOR FRAME 2 x4 rafter support Screw through Diagram VII 1 1 2 Flooring Header bracket Lattice wall screws to supports Lattice wall screws to supports ...

Page 20: ...e rafter supports are plumb centered between lattice 7 wall crotches and are tight against the lattice wall From outside the yurt drill a pilot hole through the lattice wall where it crosses into each rafter support using the drill bit provided see Diagram VII page 11 This should be done in two locations Approximately 12 from the top of the lattice wall just above the rivet and at approximately 51...

Page 21: ...iagram VIII Center ring Door frame Blocking offset Screws through rafter supports 12 Yurt 9 14 Yurt 8 16 Yurt 6 20 Yurt 5 24 Yurt 4 30 Yurt 4 Diagram IX When cutting blocks to ﬁt between the rafter supports you can achieve a tighter ﬁt and better aesthetics by angling the cut slightly The angle settings for a miter saw listed below are approximate but may be helpful ...

Page 22: ... up exerting pressure against the yurt A freestanding porch structure can keep snow build up away from your entry area providing easy access in case of heavy snow Integrating expanded metal grating into the porch can help prevent excess snow build up in front of the door as well For both heavy snow and wind conditions or when roof snow load cannot be maintained regularly four 4 x 4 posts should be...

Page 23: ...acific Yurts Inc Installation Of Interior Bracing Diagram X Additional Valance Lacing Diagram XI Lag Bolts 4x4 Posts 4 Total Angle Brackets Secured With Screws 2x4 Rafter Support Rafter Center Ring or Post Cap or Post Base Diagram X Diagram XI ...

Page 24: ...cover insulation and that it is all one continuous cone shaped piece that is folded Using a step ladder or scaffolding in the center of the yurt carry the fabric liner facing up through the center 2 ring unfold and spread it out over the rafters while a helper pulls the hemmed edge down around the rafter ends See Diagram XII Be sure the liner facing is installed evenly and overlaps the rafter ends...

Page 25: ...Up Manual for 20 24 30 Yurts 17 2016 Pacific Yurts Inc Unfolding Roof Insulation Liner Diagram XII Door Door Door Slide liner down rafters Unfold liner Pull top layer over center ring and down to perimeter ...

Page 26: ... be sure the liner has the rough seams facing upward and the finished seams facing inward The liner facing can be secured by using a staple gun to staple through the liner into a few evenly spaced rafter ends and to the center ring This should hold the facing in position There will be a few inches excess which will be folded back over the reflective insulation and fastened to the top of 4 the near...

Page 27: ...p Manual for 20 24 30 Yurts 19 2016 Pacific Yurts Inc Unfolding Custom 2 3 Roof Insulation Liner Diagram XIII Door Door Note Example reﬂects Solar Arc at 12 00 position Slide liner down rafters Unfold liner ...

Page 28: ...er 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 ins...

Page 29: ...Pacific Yurts Inc Unfolding Top Cover Diagram XIV Top Cover Door Detail Diagram XV Slide top cover down rafters Unfold top cover Pull top layer over center ring and down to perimeter Door Door Door Twist Locks Top cover valance Door Diagram XV ...

Page 30: ...ge 23 is an example only Starting with the first section of insulation at the edge of the door hang it 1 temporarily outside the lattice wall from the steel tension cable with a few of the S hooks provided Grommets are installed at the top of the liner for this purpose Keep in mind that the S hooks will be removed and the wall insulation secured to the tension cable after the side cover is install...

Page 31: ...24 30 Yurts 23 2016 Pacific Yurts Inc Wall Insulation Example Diagram XVI W W W 1 2 3 4 Wall Section Window Section Window Section Window Section Wall Section Wall Section Wall Section Diagram XVI Layout is an example only ...

Page 32: ...rd simply twist the clip 90 degrees to the left slip it onto the cord and twist it back into position making sure the cord snaps into the clip on both sides See Diagram XVIII Do not try to clip the side cover onto the steel tension cable Notice that the end of the side cover at the left side of the door does 5 not have a door sticker pouch The side cover will get folded around a door sticker and c...

Page 33: ...Diagram XVII Attaching Side Cover Clips Diagram XVIII Diagram XIX Side Cover Attachment At Door Side Cover Nylon Clips 3 16 Cord Top Cover Grommet Strip 1 Gap Twist to left Slide onto cord Twist to right Diagram XVIII Diagram XIX Side Cover Door Sticker Door Sticker Slides into Pouch ...

Page 34: ...t the door frame is folded neatly and pulled through the notch in the door threshold then put a screw through it into the drip edge to create a good seal 10 If you have wall insulation adjust the window sections to match the windows on the side cover then remove all S hooks Secure the insulation window and wall sections to the steel tension cable with a few evenly spaced plastic cable ties from ha...

Page 35: ...Set Up Manual for 20 24 30 Yurts 27 2016 Pacific Yurts Inc Securing The Side Cover Diagram XX Plywood drip edge Side cover 12 x 1 Screw Diagram XX ...

Page 36: ...of the cord Pull the cord as tight as possible and tie it securely to the eye screws This cord cinches the top cover valance tight 2 against the wall for a good seal Using the seam sealer provided in hardware box coat the sewn seam which connects the roof overhang valance 3 to the top cover This is not necessary on Premium Heavy Duty top covers This must be done when the covers are dry and clean a...

Page 37: ...Set Up Manual for 20 24 30 Yurts 29 2016 Pacific Yurts Inc Rain Diverter Inserts Diagram XXI Fabric strip with velcro tab holds PVC in place Diagram XXI ...

Page 38: ...he bottom 3 of the column carefully stand the column upright in the center of the yurt It is heavy and will require several people to do so Using scaffolding have two or more people carefully slide the collar up into position 4 Be extremely careful of pinch points When the collar is high enough on the column slide a 5 8 x 6 bolt through a hole in the column below the collar This ensures that if so...

Page 39: ... Under Column Floor Beam T G Decking Bolts Post Steel Collar Hex bolts w nuts Lag Screws into Center Ring Rafter Center Ring Steel Column Central Column System Includes Heavier center ring Heavier rafters Hardware upgrade Steel column support 2 x2 Angle Bracket Lattice Wall Upper Bracket Rafter Rafter Support Diagram XXII ...

Page 40: ...ull 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 sp...

Page 41: ... 24 30 Yurts 33 2016 Pacific Yurts Inc Non Opening Skylight Diagram XXIII Center ring Eyebolt through ring Eye bolt through dome skylight Dome skylight Side View of Completed Assembly Safety gate hook Non Opening Skylight ...

Page 42: ...t clothes or even breathing it should be vented back out Since warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air it is best to heat the yurt then open the dome skylight on a regular basis to vent excess water vapor This will minimize or eliminate condensation in the yurt Diagram XXIV Dome Opener Spindle Brass Core Aluminum Bracket Connected to Dome Skylight Thumbscrew Plastic Spacers Chrome Hub Alu...

Page 43: ...ring safety gate hook Eye bolt through dome skylight Dome skylight through dome skylight Dome opener spindle Lower bracket bolts through ring Upper bracket bolts 90 degrees to either side of the dome opener spindle are long springs with safety cables Side View of Completed Assembly Short spring with Opening Skylight ...

Page 44: ...t and remove the larger circle of fabric 3 Notice that the two pieces of flashing have a thin protective coating on one side You can now peel this coating off 4 and attach the interior flashing by using the screws provided Be sure to drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the lath Attach the rectangular exterior flashing in the same manner by screwing through the side cover into the lattice wall 5 m...

Page 45: ...oodstove except the exterior chimney will not be necessary Instead of a cleanout tee a gas stove will have a termination cap that mounts directly onto the exterior stove flashing See Diagram XXVIII IMPORTANT NOTE These recommendations should only be used as guidelines To obtain more details about a safe and sensible installation in your area and to comply with all local fire regulations we recomme...

Page 46: ...ances from combustible surfaces Woodstove Chimney Installation Diagram XXVII 6T 18 Stoveboard Standard 6 stove pipe 1 Minimum air space Airtight wood stove 6T CT 6T 36 Wall band 6T 36 6T IT 2 Minimum to combustible Chimney wall support kit 2 4x4 posts 8 apart 4x4 into concrete 14 16 Note All part numbers are for 6 Metalbestos pipe 8 outside diameter Note Most ﬁres codes require that the top of the...

Page 47: ...fire regulations we recommend that you contact your local Fire Marshal Safety is the best fire insurance Follow stove manufacturer s recommendations for clearances from combustible surfaces Gas Stove Installation Diagram XXVIII Direct Vent Gas Stove Follow stove manufacturer s recommendations for clearance to unprotected combustible wall Termination Cap Use appropriate size pipe for stove Stove Fl...

Page 48: ... 2 sharp knife trace the pattern on the board and then remove the pattern and finish cutting the panel The remaining short pieces can be cut out of scrap and taped on using duct tape or glued on using a construction adhesive If you are using an insulation material that is not rated for exposed insulation it is important to cover it with a flame 3 retardant fabric before installing it or install a ...

Page 49: ...sed as stops Alternatively it can also be nailed to the underside of the joists in full sheets and trimmed at the perimeter joists Use large head simplex nails or lath strips when nailing so that the insulation board is firmly attached and will not work itself loose Standard fiberglass roll insulation also works when wire mesh or equivalent is used to support and protect it Even so certain nesting...

Page 50: ...ter ring insert has been made to install around the dome opener bracket so also be sure to line up this opening with the bracket Once it is in place screw the center ring insert to the center ring in the predrilled locations with the screws 2 provided If the center ring insert has screen a screen patch has been included for installation to the underside of the center 3 ring insert at the dome open...

Page 51: ... the PVC T assembly into the downspout This will prevent the downspout from pinching off the water flow 5 The sections of larger diameter 4 6 pipe are provided for placing horizontally in the fabric gutter evenly spaced around the perimeter to hold the fabric gutter away from the roof Notice that the top cover has one or more larger yurts have more than one strips of grommeted fabric welded 7 abov...

Page 52: ...ith the large washer and nut 5 See Diagram XXXI The cable tie down has a steel ring with four shorter cables and one longer cable attached to it The four shorter cables have carabiners The longer cable has a turnbuckle in the middle of it Clip the four carabiners to the eyebolts installed in the center ring The longer cable should hang down to the floor 1 Remove the cable clamps at the bottom of t...

Page 53: ...fic Yurts Inc Cable Tie Down System Diagram XXXI Cable Clamps Eyebolt Decking 4x6 Block 4x6 Beam Caution Countersink eyebolt to avoid trip hazard Turnbuckle Welded Ring Center Ring Carabiners attach to four eyebolts in center ring Diagram XXXI eld ...

Page 54: ... where you want your center drop s and down pipe s to be Whenever possible try to locate the center drop 5 opposite the door or near the midpoint of the gutter large yurts have multiple center drops Remember that if you place a center drop over a window your down pipe will be in front of the window and make it difficult to access for ventilation Cut the gutter where the center drop is to be placed...

Page 55: ...Gutter Hanger Bracket Diagram XXXIII Gutter Assembly Diagram XXXIV Pipe Joint End Cap Hanger Bracket Center Drop Down Pipe Pipe Holder Diagram XXXIII Hanger Bracket Rafter Diagram XXXIV Gutter Hanger Bracket Center Drop Joint 2 Cut gutter so there is a 1 2 gap centered in the center drop ...

Page 56: ... the roof it should be removed with soap and water In the event the roof ever becomes torn it can be repaired with a standard vinyl patch kit available from Pacific Yurts Always be sure the covers are completely dry before storing them 100 Polyester Side Covers This material is also relatively maintenance free It should be kept clean see cleaning recommendations for vinyl covers above never stored...

Page 57: ...y it may not be hanging square An easy remedy is to loosen the wing nuts on the door clamps remove the screws anchoring the door frame to the rafters and floor then shift the door Re tighten the wing nuts on the door clamps and re install the screws anchoring the door frame to the rafters and floor If the door appears to be bowing outward at one corner the frame may be out of alignment To adjust t...

Page 58: ...s Alcohol may cause crazing many small cracks Vinyl Windows Always roll the vinyl windows as folding them makes creases that impair vision and weaken the material Rolling them with a clean cotton towel reduces the possibilities of scratches Clean the windows with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Novus plastic polish or equivalent and a non abrasive cloth can be used to polish the vinyl windows Th...

Page 59: ...ickers are needed per door and typically have been clamped into the door frame before the customer first receives the yurt Drip Edge 3 8 exterior plywood strips usually 8 wide that are attached to the outer perimeter of your circular platform should extend 1 above the interior floor The lattice wall will butt against the inner face of the drip edge while the side cover attaches to the outer face P...

Page 60: ...R PURPOSE THE EXPRESS OBLIGATION OF PACIFIC YURTS INC STATED ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF PACIFIC YURTS INC FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATORY DAMAGES CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SPECIAL DAMAGES INDIRECT DAMAGES LOST PROFITS OR OTHER DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE DELIVERY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT Pacifi...

Page 61: ... yurt is not easy Just take your time the first time through and think it out before acting You should be able to manage without any major problems After putting your yurt up once or twice you will appreciate the simple beauty of this structure and the integrity of its design If you have any questions about the installation of the yurt please call us at 1 800 944 0240 Best wishes from Pacific Yurt...

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