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- Page 1 WPC10-162 #1 Instruction Manual 1225 HD 30” Arch Spacing – RopeTie-Down Manufactured by: Hansen WeatherPORT Corporation 1860 1600 Rd. Delta, CO 81416 (800) 878-6626 (970) 323-5932 (970) 323-5646 FAX E-mail: info@weatherport.com READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLY...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions THE FOLLOWING SAFETY NOTICES AND PRECAUTIONS ARE IMPORTANT TO OBSERVE FOR THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL AND/OR EQUIPMENT: CAUTION!! * Building components are heavy and cumbersome. Use caution in handling components to avoid personal injury and/or damage to equipment or structure members. - Page 3 Introduction Thank You! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing a Hansen WeatherPORT portable building. The building that you have purchased has been constructed of the highest quality materials available and is hand constructed to insure the highest degree of craftsmanship.
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Page 4: Site Preparation
2. Fill in holes in the concrete around the perimeter of the site which may interfere with the setting of the base. Wood Installation 1. The WeatherPORT base frame anchors to the wood foundation or to the floor by the use ... - Page 5 supplies throughout the world. The shelters are capable of being insulated, which upgrades the structures for extreme climate use. The WeatherPORT is engineered for durability, portability, and simplicity in both erection and striking. Please follow the instructions carefully in order to obtain the optimum performance, safety, and longevity of your shelter.
- Page 6 Assembly The following Step-by-Step Instructions will safely guide you through the assembly process. Failure to follow these instructions carefully could result in personal injury. Please see Safety Precautions in this manual before proceeding. STEP 1 Base Assembly A. The figure below is a layout drawing of the base. Your Unit is: 12’...
- Page 7 Assembly C. Lay out the base as shown and slip fit each base section completely together. NOTE: Do not anchor the base at this time. D. When the complete base is slip-fitted together, BUT NOT ANCHORED, align the base so that the sides are straight, then square the base frame by measuring diagonally from corner to corner.
- Page 8 Assembly STEP 2 Base Anchoring A. Anchor each base section in sequence as you work around the perimeter of the unit. NOTE: Be sure the base is in line going down the length before you anchor it. You can use a steel tape or string as a guide by stretching it from corner to corner. See Safety Precautions in this manual.
- Page 9 Assembly STEP 3 Arch Assembly A. Each arch is made up of 4 sections: 2 bottoms coded red on one end only, and 2 tops coded red on one end and yellow on the other end. B. Beginning with a bottom arch piece, assemble each arch and the fittings on the ground as shown below in Figure 7.
- Page 10 Assembly D. Stand arch while making sure that the slip-fittings and arch pieces stay butted against each other completely. Set one bottom arch onto base stub, and while holding arch firmly, spring the other bottom arch in and set onto its base stub as shown on Figure 9.
- Page 11 Assembly STEP 4 Spacer Installation A. Locate the spacers for the unit. All spacers are alike and can be used interchangeably throughout the unit. B. Slip all of the spacers onto the fittings. It may be necessary to temporarily tilt the arches in order to get the spacers between them.
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Page 12: Upright Installation
Upright Installation A. Using the pre-drilled holes located in the base, bolt the color coded angle ironed end of the uprights into place . B. Place the J-bracket inserts into the tops of the uprights and bolt the uprights to the arches as shown below in figures 1and 2. - Page 13 Personnel Door Installation A. Locate the door, two door extensions, and the door handle. B. With the outside of the door facing out, set the door frame under the header or arch where the door is to be installed. C. Insert the two door extensions into the extension sleeve on the door frame. Clamp each door extension to the header or arch.
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Page 14: Installation
Installation E. GO TO END PANEL INSTALLATION and install the vinyl end panel. F. Cut “X” in vinyl WITHIN area outlined by the door frame, corner to corner. This is a two person process: one to pull vinyl tight to the inside while second person replaces door into frame securing with tek screws. - Page 15 A. Unfold the end panel with the shiny side facing down on the ground at the end of the WeatherPORT. See Figure 14. B. Tie-off the end base rope to the YELLOW tie-off cleat on the outside corner of the base next to the end panel.
- Page 16 Assembly E. Lift the end panel up and work the edge up and over the arch. While working the end panel over the arch you must disconnect the end spacers from the tee fittings (See Detail A below), and place the exposed portions of the rope under the fitting. Slip the spacer back onto its tee fitting.
- Page 17 Assembly F-1. Tightening the contour rope requires one person on each end of the rope tightening at the same time in the manner shown in Figure 16 below. F-2. With your foot, step on rope and push down while also pulling up with your hands to maximize tension.
- Page 18 Assembly G. Keep working the end panel up and over and re-tighten the rope until the end panel is SNUG. After the end panel fits snug around the metal framework, make sure the contour rope is securely tied to both inside contour rope tie-off cleats. See Figures 17 and 18.
- Page 19 Assembly STEP 6 Cover Installation A. Lay the cover along one side of the unit as shown below so that when the cover is pulled over the frame, the ground sealing flap will be on the outside of the unit. B.
- Page 20 Assembly G. Work the ends of the cover (contour edges) over the end arches. Slip the contour ropes through the slits in the END of the ground flap. See Detail A below. Lift the end ground flap up and run the rope under the RED contour rope tie-off cleats and temporarily tie-off. See Detail B below.
- Page 21 Assembly STEP 7 Hooking the Base Rope A. After the cover has been installed, hook the base rope under the base hooks. Using the Hook Tool provided or a large-size straight-blade screwdriver, slip the base rope under each base hook along both sides of the unit. See Figure 21 below. Figure 21 Hook Tool or Screwdriver Downward...
- Page 22 Through the Ground Flap Slits ON BOTH SIDES Hook the Base Ropes Under ALL Base Hooks Assembly Completed Now that you have finished assembling your new WeatherPORT Structure, please see maintenance procedures in this manual to maximize the longevity of the unit.
- Page 23 High Wind Anchoring A. Attach the ends of the Lines to the Loops, or eye bolts, located along the outside of the cover. B. Insert Guy Spike @ a point to create a 45 degree angle from attachment point. Tension between Guy Spike and Loops until snug, balancing with opposite side of unit in tension.
- Page 24 Drive into the ground Inside of Arch on the INSIDE of the unit. This will prevent WeatherPORT problems later in the installation. Base A. Insert rod into Duck Bill Anchor and drive into ground 20-24” as shown in Figure A.
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