Rhino Shelter ROUND-12W X 20L X 8H - Manual (Page 8)

Assembly Instructions Round Style 12 x 20 x 8
V2.3
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may need to be repeated to ensure a snug and centered
fit)
Step 3. When the cover is completely aligned secure
each side of the cover to the bottom cross rail using the
ropes provided. Start at one end and tie off the rope to
the cross rail. Lace the rope through the grommets in
the cover and back under the tie-down cross rail.
Repeat this on the opposite side. Cover edge flap
should be on the outside of unit to repel rain or snow.
Pay close attention to how tight the cover is put onto the
frame. It should be tight enough so it does not flap
around in the wind, but not so tight that it tears the
material cover. The fabric backed PE fabric of Rhino
Shelter units does not stretch. If you pull it so tight that
the fabric is stretched, a small amount of additional
stress from wind or contact can cause premature tears
and failure. Only tighten cover enough to remove
valleys between arch assemblies. Do Not over tighten.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Step 4. Retighten or readjust the turnbuckles on both
the cover and end panels as needed. Retighten the
rope holding the main cover to the bottom cross rail.
Both the cover and the end panels should be
checked and tightened on a monthly basis.
DOOR HOLD UPS
All Rhino Shelter doors are manufactured with a pocket
on the bottom edge along the width axis. A ½” - 1”
plastic or metal tube can be inserted into the pocket and
trimmed to fit door width. Weight will reduce door
movement in wind. Four (4) bungee straps are provided
to retain the door in the up position. Roll the door from
the bottom and secure the door roll with a bungee
through the upper door grommet as shown.
Annually or more often, the unit should be completely
inspected internally and externally to make certain the
unit remains properly installed and secured. Particular
attention should be paid to:
Hardware – check all carriage bolts and hardware
connectors to be certain they are in place and tightened.
Anchors – during normal weather trends, the unit will
strain against the anchors under windy conditions.
Anchor hardware connection to frame members should
be maintained tight and depth of anchors should be
checked to be certain they remain deeply and firmly set.
Snow Accumulation – all snow accumulation on the main
cover should be removed as soon as practical. The
days following a snowfall when snow melts are when the
most damage can occur. Unit is not designed for any
amount of accumulated snow or ice. Tap the main cover
from the inside with a broom end to knock off any
accumulated snow.
Main Cover Lacing – the poly rope that secures the main
cover to the bottom rail of the frame assembly should be
checked, and adjusted as needed. The tension on the
main cover should be uniform from end to end and side
to side. Rope ends must be tied off onto the frame
members at the ends on each side.
Turnbuckle Adjustment – during normal wind conditions
and load, the doors and main cover adjustment points at
the turnbuckle should be checked and tightened as
necessary. The turnbuckles should be neither
completely extended nor taken up, so that turnbuckle
should be tight when in the mid range of overall
adjustment. If necessary, readjust rope tie off on
turnbuckle as needed to tighten or loosen as needed.