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CHAPTER ONE

TOOLS AND ITEMS REQUIRED

1-1.  INTRODUCTION

1-2.  TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

1-3.  MANPOWER REQUIRED

This chapter defines the tools and equipment required to set up, 

operate, and maintain the 6' Wide x 4' Long WeatherPort™ fabric 

building with 7.2' Peak Height.

The following items are the minimum required for the building setup.  

This list does not account for site-specific tools or equipment that may 

be necessary.  All terrain type equipment may be necessary.

TABLE 1-1.  FURNISHED TOOLS

TABLE 1-2.  TOOLS, NOT FURNISHED

TABLE 1-3.  EQUIPMENT, NOT FURNISHED

QTY TOOLS REQUIRED, FURNISHED

1

Hook Tool

1

3' Ratchet Strap

2

Cover Assist Rope

QTY TOOLS RECOMMENDED, NOT FURNISHED

1

Set of Wrenches

1

Set of Hex Head Sockets and/or Nut Drivers

1

Variable Speed Reversible Drill & Carbide Drill Bit

1

Sledgehammer

1

8' Tape Measure

QTY EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED, NOT FURNISHED

1

Ladder with Minimum Height to Reach Building Peak

This building is designed to be erected by 2 to 4 people.  Additional 

personnel may not reduce assembly time.

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Страница 1: ...AD AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO BEGINNING SETUP 6 x 4 WeatherPort Fabric Building WP 64 GB W Stud Plate Reinforced Cable Tension System SHELTER SYSTEMS Pioneering fabric building systems since 1968 ...

Страница 2: ...n of WeatherPort Shelter Systems LLC This documentation contains detailed manufacturing and process data and other confidential proprietary trade secret information of WeatherPort Shelter Systems LLC and is the property of WeatherPort Shelter Systems LLC No part of this publication and none of the information contained herein may be used reproduced or disclosed without the express written permissi...

Страница 3: ... fire earthquakes floods ultraviolet light degradation or other factors over which Seller has no control No agent employee or representative of Seller has any authority to bind Seller to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning the Goods except as stated in this warranty Seller s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at the place of origin any part or par...

Страница 4: ... at 1 907 344 1565 and they will be glad to assist TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY SUMMARY 4 CHAPTER ONE TOOLS AND ITEMS REQUIRED 7 CHAPTER TWO SITE PREPARATION 9 CHAPTER THREE BUILDING ASSEMBLY 11 3 1 INTRODUCTION 11 3 2 BASE FRAME ASSEMBLY 12 3 3 ANCHORING 14 3 4 ARCH ASSEMBLY 16 3 5 ARCH INSTALLATION 17 3 6 PURLIN INSTALLATION 18 3 7 FRONT END WALL INSTALLATION 19 3 8 BACK END WALL INST...

Страница 5: ...LEANERS CHEMICALS PAINTS VINYLADHESIVES AND PRIMERS Cleaners chemicals paints vinyl adhesives and primers are toxic and can cause death or irritation to eyes skin lungs nose throat Avoid eye and skin contact Avoid breathing vapors USE SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT Cleaners chemicals and primers are flammable Exercise care when applying cleaners chemicals and primers to protect against fire Use only ap...

Страница 6: ...ND SNOW LOADS Important Instruction Regarding Load Limits Buyer understands that the Shelter is not to be used in certain weather conditions This shelter is not engineered to meet a wind speed or snow load and should be placed against or inside an existing building Buyer agrees to indemnify Seller against any injury death loss or property damage of any kind resulting in whole or in part from Buyer...

Страница 7: ...t account for site specific tools or equipment that may be necessary All terrain type equipment may be necessary TABLE 1 1 FURNISHED TOOLS TABLE 1 2 TOOLS NOT FURNISHED TABLE 1 3 EQUIPMENT NOT FURNISHED QTY TOOLS REQUIRED FURNISHED 1 Hook Tool 1 3 Ratchet Strap 2 CoverAssist Rope QTY TOOLS RECOMMENDED NOT FURNISHED 1 Set of Wrenches 1 Set of Hex Head Sockets and or Nut Drivers 1 Variable Speed Rev...

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Страница 9: ... installation it s recommended that an additional five feet around the footprint of the building be free of debris and obstructions during installation Choose a relatively level site location with appropriate space Ensure the area is free of any debris or sharp objects and make as smooth and level as possible Ensure there is adequate room for all equipment necessary for building assembly use and m...

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Страница 11: ...evices inside the building unless properly vented Ensure the structure is properly anchored to fully resist all wind loads in the area Use adequate number of personnel when handling heavy components flooring covers etc Injury or death to personnel may occur if WARNINGS are not observed Do not allow snow or ice to build up on roof of the building Do not drag fabric components on ground or over shar...

Страница 12: ... and Figure 3 1 Slip fit the base frame sections together Figure 3 2 Figure 3 1 Base Frame Components 1 2 3 4 5 FRONT LEFT CORNER FRONT RIGHT CORNER GREEN SIDE BASE BLANK GREEN BACK LEFT CORNER BACK RIGHT CORNER GREEN Orient all base hooks towards the exterior of the frame and open towards the ground NOTE NOTE Diagonal measurements MUST be within of each other If necessary re align the base frame ...

Страница 13: ...Figure 3 2 Base Frame Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 3 FRONT RIGHT CORNER GREEN SIDE BASE BLANK GREEN front back Ensure base hooks are on outside edge of the frame ...

Страница 14: ... the base frame CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Locate the anchoring package included with the building Use spikes only if anchoring the building to ground or asphalt Drive a spike through each pre drilled anchor hole in the base frame Figure 3 3 Ensure the base frame does not move while driving the spikes Install a spike in each anchor hole If spikes are used it may be necessary to install earth ...

Страница 15: ...e base frame secure the base frame at the arch stubs using the earth anchors Insert a drive rod into anchor to the inside of the base frame next to the arch stubs Drive into ground as far as possible Make sure the anchor is driven into the ground far enough leaving just enough cable to loop around the arch stub tight against the base Remove drive rod and pull up on the cable to turn anchor sideway...

Страница 16: ... BottomArch Section Figure 3 8 Arch Assembly Orient purlin brackets toward the bottom edges BOTTOM ARCH BOTTOM ARCH EAVE ARCH EAVE ARCH PEAK ARCH Keep dirt and debris out from in between arch sections NOTE NOTE Locate and identify arch components Table 3 4 Assemble each arch using 1 Peak Arch Section 2 Mid Arch Sections 2 Eave Arch Sections Assemble arches on the ground Figure 3 8 Slip fit all arc...

Страница 17: ... as required by the site safety coordinator while lifting arches and installing purlins and other frame components overhead When using a ladder one installer should hold the ladder steady while the other installer climbs Beware of spring tension on frame members WARNING WARNING Use caution while standing arches Follow all safety requirements during this procedure Fully insert all arch sections int...

Страница 18: ... then eave purlins for stability Secure purlins to end arches using tie pins Inspect assembled arches Apply foam tape to the outside top of the arches Figure 3 10 Remove backing and press the adhesive side of the foam tape to the arch TABLE 3 4 PURLIN COMPONENTS QTY PURLIN COMPONENTS 3 Purlin 6 Tie Pin 1 Roll of Foam Tape Completely insert all purlins into purlin brackets WARNING WARNING Figure 3 ...

Страница 19: ...clips Figure 3 11 Remove tie pins Disconnect purlins from the end arch one purlin at a time Figure 3 11 Raise the end wall up and starting at the center place the edge of the end wall over the end arch Align the exposed contour cable at the cutouts with the purlin brackets and place the contour cable below the purlin brackets Reconnect each purlin and re secure with tie pins TABLE 3 5 END WALLCOMP...

Страница 20: ...s of the contour cable with the ratchet Work the edge of the end wall over the end arch while tensioning After fully tensioning the end wall secure the contour cable under the GREEN coded cable plates Figure 3 12 Release the ratchet At this time fully tension the front end wall web straps to the base frame Figure 3 12 Front End Wall Tensioning CABLE PLATE GREEN LOCK NUT NOTE Building components re...

Страница 21: ...e base cable under the YELLOW coded cable plate at the other side of the end base frame Remove tie pins Disconnect purlins from the end arch one purlin at a time Figure 3 13 Raise the end wall up and starting at the center place the edge of the end wall over the end arch Align the exposed contour cable at the cutouts with the purlin brackets and place the contour cable below the purlin brackets Re...

Страница 22: ...t Work the edge of the end wall over the end arch while tensioning After fully tensioning the end wall secure the contour cable under the GREEN coded cable plates Figure 3 14 Release the ratchet Using the hook tool lever the base cable under the base hook on the base frame Figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 Back End Wall Tensioning CABLE PLATE GREEN CONTOUR CABLE LOCK NUT NOTE Building components removed for...

Страница 23: ...he base frame Figure 3 15 Throw cover assist ropes over the frame Attach the cover assist ropes to the loops along the base edge of the cover Figure 3 15 Pull the cover assist ropes in unison to pull the cover up and over the frame The cover should overlap each end of the building frame by 4 5 inches Ensure the cover is even on both sides and the overlap is equal at both ends of the building Secur...

Страница 24: ...e the cover overlaps the end arches by about 5 on each end of the building Tension cover Secure contour cable ends under the RED coded cable plates Release the ratchet and repeat tensioning steps for opposite end of the cover Using the hook tool secure the base cable under the base hooks on each side of the base frame Figure 3 16 Figure 3 16 Cover Tensioning BASE CABLE BASE FRAME HOOK TOOL Pry dow...

Страница 25: ...setup procedures listed in Chapter Three Disconnect all power from the electrical system at the source prior to beginning disassembly and pack up Wear safety glasses whenever using a hammer on spikes or anchors When using a ladder one installer should hold it steady while the other climbs Wear gloves when handling structural components or pulling on ropes Beware of spring tension on frame members ...

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Страница 27: ...Buildup of snow and or ice Do not allow snow or ice to build up on your building Remove potentially dangerous or damaging loads as soon as it is safe to do so Ropes and or Cables Inspect every six months or after each major wind snow storm for loose or damaged ropes and or cables Tighten or replace as necessary Zippers Stiff or sticking zippers Lubricate door zippers with WD 40 or similar every 6 ...

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Страница 29: ...pike 12 ConcreteAnchor with Nut Washer 12 Lag Bolt with Flat Washer 12 Metal Frame Components Front Left Corner 1 Front Right Corner GREEN 1 Side Base Blank GREEN 2 Back Left Corner 1 Back Right Corner GREEN 1 PeakArch Section 2 EaveArch Section 4 BottomArch Section 4 Purlin 3 Fabric Components Front End Wall with HDDZ 1 Back End Wall with MNV 1 Cover 1 Miscellaneous Components Hook Tool 1 3 Ratch...

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Страница 31: ...ngevity for the years to come If you have any questions or comments regarding our products please call our customer service department at 1 888 370 1800 toll free or 1 907 344 1565 Again thank you for your purchase Sincerely The WeatherPort Team Phone 1 970 399 5909 Fax 1 970 874 5090 Email info weatherport com Website www WeatherPort com P S Stay in touch with us on Facebook We d love to see and ...

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