Pocket Shelter / installation
- Shelter Assembly
- Panel Assembly
- Bench Assembly
Tools Needed For Installation
Hammer
Drill (hammer drill recommended)
1/2" Masonry bit
9/16" Wrench/socket(2)
Folding ladder (2)
3/8" Socket with drill attachment
2-3 people
Installation
Base Structure
1 Attach the RAFTER TOP to the UPRIGHT with (4) 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, nuts and washers. Repeat for all RAFTER TOPS and UPRIGHTS.
2 Stand up the UPRIGHT ASSEMBLIES and attach each PURLIN with (2) 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, nuts and washers. Continue standing up UPRIGHT ASSEMBLIES and attaching PURLINS if building a modular shelter.
3 Attach each REAR PANEL SUPPORT with (2) 3/8" x 3.25" bolts, (4) washers, and (2) nuts. The surface with 21 holes should be facing away from the shelter.
4 Using the UPRIGHT feet as a guide, drill ?" dia. x 5.5" holes in the concrete footings at each UPRIGHT foot. Install (4) ?" dia. x 5.5" wedge anchors at each UPRIGHT foot. See footing diagram for more detail.
Roof Assembly
Metal Roof
If using metal roofing, place the initial section of TYPE S DECK and secure with (6) ?" x 1" self-drilling screws. The screws will drill through the TYPE S DECK and shelter without a pilot hole. Place the second section of TYPE S DECK with sufficient overlap and secure with (6) ?" x 1" self-drilling screws. Continue with the remaining sections. The last section of TYPE S DECK will receive (9) ?" x 1" self-drilling screws.
