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Installation Instructions
Anchor Structure - Event 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
EC 5001
ASEV 12-15
Rev. 1/17

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Anchor Structure - Event 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 EC 5001 ASEV 12-15...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction ..........................3 Safety notes ......................... 3 EVENT Sizes and Configurations ..................4 Cable Configurations......................7 General Notes ........................6 Construction Tools .......................6 1 Squaring Tent and Setting Base Plates ................10 1.1 Squaring the Tent Layout ..................... 10 1.2 Setting Base Plates ...................... 12 2 Assembling Arches ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The following instructions describe a logical plan for the construction and erection of the 10M to 25M Anchor Structure tent using the 220 x 100 x 4mm aluminum profi le for the uprights and rafters. Note that the standard 3M side height (up to 3.5M side height) may be constructed with- out knee braces, however, if the structure is modifi...

  • Page 4: Event Sizes And Configurations

    EVENT SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: 3 METER UPRIGHTS THIS PAGE AND NEXT PAGE 10 METER 12 METER 6.0 m 4.8 m 5.1 m 3.0 m Gable end 3.0 m framing Gable end framing 1.9 m 5.05 m 5.05 m 12 m 10 m 10 METER 12 METER...
  • Page 5 EVENT SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS (cont’d) 20 METER 2.5 m 10.0 m 6.4 m 7.5 m Splice size 3.0 m Rafter size (typ.) Gable end framing 5.05 m 4.95 m 5.05 m 4.95 m 20 m 20-15 METER 20 METER 25 METER 2.5 m 7.2 m 10 m...
  • Page 6 EVENT SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: 4 METER UPRIGHTS THIS PAGE 10 METER 12 METER 6.1 m Knee Braces 5.8 m Knee Braces required all required all 4.0 m bays 4.0 m bays 12 m 10 m 15 METER 18 METER Ridge Brace required all bays...

  • Page 7: Cable Configurations

    Side Elevations 15m & Under 18m & Notes: 1. Upright and Roof Cable Bracing is required in the fi rst and last bays of the structure and additionally at not more than SIX open bays between braced bays. 2. All cables are 3/8” Galvanized 7 x 19 aircraft cable.

  • Page 8: General Notes

    General notes Read this manual thoroughly before beginning construction. If the steps are clear and the building components are identifi ed and ready, then begin assembly and follow the instructions step by step. Pay attention to the safety warnings and regulations for prevention of accidents. Lack of knowledge and understanding of regulations can endanger the crew.
  • Page 9 R Clip Diagonal Beam Brace (2) Measuring Rod Push Pole Mid Panel Guide (2) (OPTIONAL) Purlin Forks...

  • Page 10: 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 11 String Line Figure 1.1a 90º Figure 1.1b...
  • Page 12 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 13 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 14: 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 15 Note: See pages 4 to 6 for actual confi guration of your structure. Shown for example here is a 25m. Figure 2.1...
  • Page 16 Locking L-Pin 16mm w/ Stop (typ.) Rafter/Upright Pin w/Flat. Place inside end of Rafter and down Rafter thru open hole and upright after upright is slid into slide fi tting. Upright Slide Fitting Knee Brace (only when required) Wood Blocking (Typ.) Figure 2.2a Final position...

  • Page 17: Assembly Of Cable Bracing

    2.3 Assembly of Cable Bracing: See Cable Configurations on page 7. Layout Cables in the appropriate bays. 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.
  • Page 18 Eyebolt, remove from shackle before inser- tion into Rafter. Do not reattach to cable Eyebolts, remove until later. from shackle before insertion into Rafter. Then Eyebolt, remove reattach to cable. from shackle before insertion into top hole of Upright. Then reattach to cable.

  • Page 19: Erecting The Structure

    Step 3: Erecting the Structure 3.1 Preparation for Raising Arches: NOTE: The Diagonal Beam Braces and the Push Pole supplied in the instal- lation kit will be used during the raising of the first and second arches. 3.1.1 Prior to raising the first arch connect the Diagonal Beam Braces to the uprights by inserting the top pin on the Diagonal Beam Brace up through the second holes at top of the uprights as shown in Figure 3.1a.
  • Page 20 Ridge Weldment Push Pole Roof Cable R-Clip with string attached Roof Cable R-Clip with string attached Diagonal Beam Brace Figure 3.1b Upright Cable Figure 3.1a Second Arch First Arch Push Pole Diagonal Beam Brace (typ.) Figure 3.1c Second Arch First Arch Push Pole Diagonal Beam Brace (typ.)
  • Page 21 Second Arch First Arch Push Pole R-Clip L-Pin Diagonal Beam Brace Diagonal Beam Brace (typ.) Figure 3.2c Figure 3.2b Install Curved Hook end of Purlin First, Angular end last. Purlin Eave Purlin Roof Cables hang- Purlin Fork ing loose (typ.) Upright Cables hanging loose Figure 3.3b...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Installing Gable End Framing

    G.E. Uprights. Corner Gable Purlin hooks over bracket on side upright bracket. See Fig- ure 3.5c. 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 24 Ridge Locking L-Pin with Stop See Figure 3.5c Figure 3.5b Top of Center Gable end Upright. Connection for center gable end upright at ridge. Cut-out for Ridge Brace. L-Pin - 16mm Top of Intermediate Drop-in Gable end Upright. Telescoping end of Gable End Purlin Telescoping end of Gable End Upright.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Installing Gable End Fabric Panels

    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 4.2c. 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 27 Tension Straps Tension Bars in Tension Pockets Corner Upright Figure 4.2c 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Specifications

    Step 7: Specifications Clearspan Widths (meters): 10.0 / 12.0 / 15.0 / 18.0 / 20.0 / 25.0 Side Heights (meters): 3.0 / 4.0 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 Roof Pitch:...
  • Page 31 Regardless of the number of stakes we suggest, we make no representation or warranty as to whether this speci c number of stakes will meet the local tent code. Anchor does not, nor can it make any suggestions, representation, or warranties about the adequate staking required at each speci c installation site.

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