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SHELTER SYSTEMS

Pioneering fabric building systems ...since 1968

TECHNICAL MANUAL

6' x 4' WeatherPort™ Fabric Building

WP-64-GB-W

Stud & Plate Reinforced Cable Tension System

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS

MANUAL PRIOR TO BEGINNING SETUP

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Page 1 SHELTER SYSTEMS Pioneering fabric building systems ...since 1968 TECHNICAL MANUAL 6' x 4' WeatherPort™ Fabric Building WP-64-GB-W Stud & Plate Reinforced Cable Tension System READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO BEGINNING SETUP...
Page 2 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 permission of WeatherPort™...
Page 3: Introduction
LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise provided below, WeatherPort Shelter Systems LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original buyer (“Buyer”) that all Goods manufactured by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the following time period after delivery: (a) Fabric Buildings (frame and fabric) and tactical Environmental Control Units are covered for 5 years;...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to provide information to safely setup and maintain this WeatherPort™ fabric building. Please read these instructions before you begin. Important safety information is provided in the Safety Summary and in the text. All safety information must be followed for protection of personnel and equipment.
Page 5: Safety Summary
Two people are required to remove or replace assemblies weighing 80 pounds or more. Injury or damage to equipment may result if personnel fail to observe WARNING. Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 6 Damage to equipment may result if a caution is not Death or serious injury to personnel may result if a observed. warning is not observed. Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 7: Chapter One Tools And Items Required
1-3. MANPOWER REQUIRED This building is designed to be erected by 2 to 4 people. Additional personnel may not reduce assembly time. Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 9: Chapter Two Site Preparation
If installing the building on a concrete pad, ensure the pad is complete prior to beginning building assembly. Ensure the site is clear of overhead obstructions. Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 11: Chapter Three Building Assembly
CHAPTER THREE BUILDING ASSEMBLY 3-1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the procedures necessary to setup this WeatherPort™ building. Each section should be carefully reviewed prior to starting actual setup procedures. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ASSEMBLY WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Wear safety glasses whenever using a hammer on Do not allow snow or ice to build up on roof of the spikes or anchors.
Page 12: Base Frame Assembly
3-2. BASE FRAME ASSEMBLY TABLE 3-1. BASE FRAME COMPONENTS QTY BASE FRAME COMPONENTS Locate and identify each section of the base frame (Table 3-1 and Front Left Corner Figure 3-1). Slip fit the base frame sections together (Figure 3-2). Front Right Corner (GREEN) Side Base Blank (GREEN) CAUTION CAUTION...
Page 13 (back) (front) FRONT RIGHT CORNER (GREEN) SIDE BASE BLANK (GREEN) Figure 3-2. Base Frame Assembly...
Page 14: Anchoring
3-5 turns past the hand-tighten position. CONCRETE Figure 3-4. Base Frame Anchoring, Concrete Anchors CAUTION CAUTION Do not over-tighten the bolts or dent the base frame. Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 15 Ensure earth anchor is set correctly by conducting a pull test per the earth anchor’s capacity. Figure 3-7. Duckbill Earth Anchor Tensioning Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 16: Arch Assembly
PEAK ARCH EAVE EAVE ARCH ARCH Orient purlin brackets toward the bottom edges. BOTTOM BOTTOM ARCH ARCH Figure 3-8. Arch Assembly Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 17: Arch Installation
Beware of spring tension on frame members. ARCH ARCH STUB ARCH ARCH STUB Figure 3-9. Arch Installation Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 18: Purlin Installation
Completely insert all purlins into purlin brackets. PURLIN FOAM TAPE TIE-PIN ARCH ARCH (view from bottom) PURLIN ARCH Figure 3-10. Purlin Installation Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 19: Front End Wall Installation
PURLIN END WALL (view from inside) STRAP BASE LOOP (view from inside) Figure 3-11. Front End Wall Installation Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 20: Back End Wall Installation
NOTE: Building components removed for illustrative purposes. CURTAIN CONTOUR ALLIGATOR CABLE CLIP STRAP LOOP CABLE PLATE (GREEN) LOCK RATCHET CONTOUR CABLE Figure 3-12. Front End Wall Tensioning Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 21: Front End Wall Tensioning
BASE CABLE CABLE BASE HOOK LOCK Position base cable CABLE PLATE under base hooks. (YELLOW) Figure 3-13. Back End Wall Installation Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 22: Back End Wall Tensioning
CABLE RATCHET CABLE PLATE CONTOUR (GREEN) CABLE LOCK NOTE: Building components removed for illustrative purposes. Figure 3-14. Back End Wall Tensioning Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 23: Cover Installation
COVER ASSIST ROPE COVER END WALL BASE CABLE CABLE PLATE (GRAY) LOCK Figure 3-15. Cover Installation Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 24: Cover Tensioning
BASE CABLE CONTOUR CABLE COVER RATCHET CONTOUR LOCK CABLE CABLE PLATE (RED) Figure 3-16. Cover Tensioning Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 25: Chapter Four Building Disassembly
Ensure any spike puller is resting on dunnage before attempting to pry the spike up. This will prevent damage to the base. Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 27: Chapter Five Maintenance
NOT use any solvents, cleaners, de-greasers, or abrasives on the building which can damage the fabric. PHONE: +1-970-399-5909 FAX: +1-970-874-5090 WEB: www.WeatherPort.com Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 29: Chapter Six Parts List
Back End Wall with MNV Cover Miscellaneous Components Hook Tool 3' Ratchet Strap Cover Assist Rope Tie Pin Roll of Foam Tape Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.
Page 31 P.S. – Stay in touch with us on Facebook! We’d love to see and hear what you do with your new building! Facebook.com/WeatherPortShelterSystems Copyright © 2020 • WeatherPort™ Shelter Systems LLC • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • Proprietary and Confidential- Do not reproduce.

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