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Installation Instructions
Anchor Structure - Venue Series
Please read all assembly / installation instructions before the installation or removal of this product.
7701 Highway 41 N
Evansville, IN 47725
Phone: 812-867-2421
Fax: 812-867-1429
1-800-544-4445
email: tents@anchorinc.com
www.anchorinc.com
venue1112
Rev 1019
EC 4557

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Anchor Structure - Venue Series Please read all assembly / installation instructions before the installation or removal of this product. 7701 Highway 41 N Evansville, IN 47725 Phone: 812-867-2421 Fax: 812-867-1429 1-800-544-4445 email: tents@anchorinc.com www.anchorinc.com venue1112 Rev 1019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction ..........................3 Safety notes ......................... 3 VENUE Sizes and Configurations ..................4 Recommended Installation Tools ..................6 Installation Kit ........................6 1 Squaring Tent and Setting Base Plates ................7 1.1 Squaring the Tent Layout ....................7 1.2 Setting Base Plates ......................7 2 Assembling Arches ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Please read through this assembly manual completely before beginning your installation. Be sure the proper equipment and safety precautions are in place. We hope that you enjoy the design features of the Anchor Venue frame tent each time the unit is installed.

  • Page 4: Venue Sizes And Configurations

    VENUE SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS 9 METER 10 METER 4 .5 m 5.0 m 4.9 m 5.0 m Rafter size (typ.) 3.0 m 3.0 m Gable end Gable end framing framing 4.5 m 5.0 m 10 m 9 METER 10 METER 12 METER 1.5 m 6.0 m...
  • Page 5 VENUE SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS (cont’d) 15 METER 3.0 m Splice size 4.5 m 7.5 m 5.9 m Gable end 3.0 m Rafter size (typ.) framing 3.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 12 m 15 METER 15-9 METER 1.5 m 6.0 m Splice size (typ.) 15-12 METER...

  • Page 6: Recommended Installation Tools

    Recommended Installation Tools • Sledge Hammers/Stake Driver • Tape Measures • String Lines • Level • 1 1/8” Wrenches • Drop Cloths • Step Ladders (8’ and 12’ Recommended) • Chalk/Spray paint • Stake Puller • 4” x 4” x 18” Wood Blocks for Shims Installation Kit (1) Purlin Fork (14’) (1) Purlin Fork (13’)

  • Page 7: Squaring Tent And Setting Base Plates

    1.2.2 Connect the measuring rod with base plate L-Pin to base plate #1. Connect other end of the Measuring Rod to base plate #2 with base plate L-Pin. See Figure 1.2a. 1.2.3 Adjust base plate #2 so that the outer edge of the base plate is aligned with the string line and anchor with two (2) stakes.
  • Page 8 String Line Figure 1.1a 90º Figure 1.1b...
  • Page 9 String Line 90º Figure 1.1c Align edge of Base Plate with String Line. Measuring Rod Place corner of Base Plate 6-hole #1 at Point A and align edges with string lines. 6-hole Measuring Rod Point Base Plate L-Pin Safety Tab Important: Make certain the base plate safety tab is oriented toward the interior of the tent.
  • Page 10 6-hole base plate. Measuring point for Tape measure estimating width. 6-hole base plate. 6-hole base plate. Figure 1.2b Rotate Measuring Rod about pin in base plate 4 Figure 1.2c...

  • Page 11: Assembling Arches

    Step 2: Assembling Arches 2.1 Pre-assembly of arch components: Identify and layout all components according to Figure 2.1 for the entire structure. NOTE: Setting uprights and rafters on 4 x 4 wood blocking (or whatever blocking may be available) will make the insertion of the pins and bolts easier.
  • Page 12 Step 2: Assembling Arches Swivel-Lock Pins 3/4” Nuts Ridge Weldment Upright (Typ.) Assembly Rafter or Rafter or Rafter Rafter Extension Extension Rafter Swivel-Lock Pins 3/4” Bolts Figure 2.2c Figure 2.2b Base Plate Diagonal Beam (4 hole) Brace (Typ.) Upright Rafter (Typ.) Rafter Extension Swivel-Lock Assembly (Typ.) (Typ.)

  • Page 13: Assembly Of Cable Bracing

    2.3 Assembly of Cable Bracing: Install the cables so that the turn-buckles at the uprights are closest to the ground and at the roof cables are closest to the eave. See Figure 2.3. The cables have color coded labels; green labels indicate upright cables and blue labels indicate roof cables.
  • Page 14 Assembling Cable Bracing 3/4” Eye Nut 3/4” Eye Nut Swivel-Lock & Bolt in place & Bolt in Eye Nut in place of Pin place of Pin of lock nut Ridge Weldment 3/4” Nut Upright (Typ.) Assembly Rafter or Rafter or Rafter Rafter Extension Extension...

  • Page 15: Erecting The Structure

    Step 3: Erecting the Structure 3.1 Preparation for Raising Arches: One advantage of the lightweight Venue structure is that only six experienced installers are required to raise each arch. NOTE: The Diagonal Beam Braces supplied in the installation kit will be used during the raising of the first and second arches.
  • Page 16 Layout of all Arches Diagonal Beam Brace Figure 3.1a Diagonal Beam Brace Diagonal Beam Figure 3.2a Brace Raising First Arch Diagonal Beam Brace Figure 3.2b Securing First Arch Diagonal Beam Brace Figure 3.1b Figure 3.2c...
  • Page 17 Raising Second Arch Eave/Ridge Purlin Eave/Ridge Purlin Eave/Ridge Purlin Wide Cradle Purlin Fork Other Pulins Purlins Diagonal Beam Brace Figure 3.3a Securing Second Arch Figure 3.3b Completing First Bay Figure 3.3c...

  • Page 18: Completing Installation Of Uprights And Roof Cable Bracing

    3.4 Completing Installation of Upright and Roof Cable Bracing: Turnbuckles may need to be fully extended to attach cables. Refer to Figure 3.4 for cable configurations required for the Upright and Roof Cable Bracing. 3.4.1 The Upright Cables connect to the base plates by inserting an Eyebolt attached to the loose end of the cable assembly thru the hole in the base plate vertical tab as shown in Figure 3.4a.

  • Page 19: Installing Gable End Framing

    G.E. Upright, align and drop into place. See Figure 3.5d. Using the purlin fork to pivot the eave purlin into place will allow the installer to work from the ground. 3.5.8 Plumb the G.E. Uprights (both axes) and anchor the base plates. CAUTION: Do not damage the uprights or installation hardware when driving the stakes.
  • Page 20 Ridge Weldment Locking L-Pin Center Upright Safety Latch Bracket Figure 3.5a Locking L-Pin Safety Latch Bracket Intermediate Upright Figure 3.5b Eave Gusset Plate Gable End Wing Eave Purlin 3/4” Bolt. Insert with head on exterior side. Figure 3.5c...
  • Page 21 Insert Weldment Locking L-Pin Gable End Upright Safety Latch Bracket Eave Purlin Eave Purlin Purlin Bracket Gable End Base R-Clip Plate L-Pin L-Pin with R-Clip properly seated. Gable End Base Plate Figure 3.5d...

  • Page 22: Installing Fabric Panels

    Step 4: Installing Fabric Panels 4.1 Installing Mid Fabric Panels: Install Mid Fabric Panels first. Before installing, verify that all stakes are fully seated and the cable braced bays are lightly tensioned. Use drop cloths (not included), pull ropes (supplied in Installation Kit) and ladders to assist installation.

  • Page 23: Installing Optional Fabric Walls

    4.2.3 Insert tension bars into tension pocket at bottom of gable end. Insert tension bar connector between tension bars and through tension strap loop. Insert tension bar corner connectors at corners. See Figure 4.2b. Tension fab- ric until it is tight. Make sure the bottom pocket line on ends are level. Add and/or release tension as necessary to adjust.
  • Page 24 Tension Bar Corner Connectors Gable End Tension Straps Tension Bars in Tension Pockets Corner Upright Figure 4.2a Figure 4.2b Ground Rail (Side) Corner Upright R-Clip Side Wall Gable Wall Ground Rail (Gable end) 6-hole Baseplate Figure 4.3a...

  • Page 25: Dismantling

    Step 5: Dismantling For the dismantling of the tent follow the installation instructions in reverse. The basics of dismantling: (All fabric panels of the tent must be dry before removing and folding for storage.) Remove all wall ground rails. Remove the side and gable end walls, lay them on a drop cloth and fold. Return walls to cloth shipping bags provided.

  • Page 26: Routine Inspection And Maintenance

    Step 6: Routine Inspection and Maintenance 6.1 Installation Period 6.1.1 The entire tent structure system shall be inspected at regular intervals, but not less than two times per permit use period to determine that the installation is maintained in accordance with Chapter 24 of the International Fire Code and as required by the local code official in the jurisdiction of the installation.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Step 7: Specifications Clearspan Widths (meters): 9.0 / 10.0 / 12.0 / 15.0 / 18.0 Ridge Heights (meters): 4.9 / 5.1 / 5.4 / 5.9 / 6.45 Side Heights (meters): 3.0 / 4.0 with 1 meter extension Minimum Length: Minimum bays provided in a given structure should ensure that the structure length is greater than the structure width Maximum Length: No Limit...
  • Page 28 WARNING...

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