Rhino Shelter Steel Carport 12W X 20L X 8H User Manual
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Ground Installation (“Caisson”)
1.
When installing the Car Shelter to the ground, dig a post hole 12” in diameter and
24” deep. Dig ten holes of similar depths, using the four End Base Rails (5) and
two Center Base Rails (6) as guides for where the holes should be dug.
2.
Use a post hole digger or auger (not included) to drill your 30” deep holes into the
ground. Clean out the holes. Lay out the base rails and fit the Anchor Stakes (7)
into the pre-dilled holes in the rails and then into the drilled holes in the ground.
Using a shovel (not included), fill the holes with 2500psi-rated concrete (not
included.)
3.
You should wait at least seven days for the concrete to properly set in the holes
before continuing with the Car Shelter assembly.
Site Preparation For Concrete Foundation
1.
It is recommended the Car Shelter be placed on a concrete foundation that is
level side to side and sloped about 1/8” per foot from front to back or back to front to
allow for proper drainage. DO NOT USE THE ANCHOR STAKES (7) TO
SECURE THE CAR SHELTER TO A CONCRETE BASE.
2.
If you will be pouring a concrete slab for your Car Shelter, the slab should be at
least 5” thick and the concrete 2,500 to 3,000 PSI. NOTE: Make sure the slab
is completely dry before installation.
3.
The outside dimensions of the concrete slab should be at least 3” larger than the
outside frame dimensions of the Car Shelter. Example: If the outside frame
dimensions of the Car Shelter is 18’1/4” long and 12’3-7/8” wide the concrete
slab dimensions should be 18’3-1/4” long and 12’6-7/8” wide. This will allow
the Anchor Bolts (10) to be 3” from the edge of the slab. (See Figure A.)
FRAME LENGTH + 3”
FRAME WIDTH + 3”
CONCRETE SLAB
FIGURE A
Assembling And Positioning The End Base And Center Base Rails:
1.
Lay out the four End Base Rails (5) and two Center Base Rails (6) on the concrete slab.
(See Figure B, next page.)
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