Anchor 80 WIDE Assembly Instructions

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Assembly Instructions
80’ Wide System
NEW CENTURY® TENT
Please read installation instructions before the installation or removal of this product.
SALES OFFICE
1100 BURCH DRIVE
PO BOX 3477
EVANSVILLE, IN 47733 USA
WEB
EC4435
PHONE: 812-867-2421
1-800-544-4445
PRODUCTION FACILITY
EVANSVILLE, IN
CEN80 1011
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Index
Introduction..........................................................................................................3
Safety Notes................................................................................................................ 3
Manpower/Tools Required ............................................................................................4
Parts Illustrations ..........................................................................................................4
Web Guy Layout - Square End Tent and Staking Table ...........................................5
Web Guy Layout - Round End Tent ........................................................................... 6
Web Guy - Staking Guidelines.................................................................................... 7
Layout at Site ................................................................................................................8
Lacing Instructions .....................................................................................................8
Pole Cap ....................................................................................................................9
Tie down after Lacing ...............................................................................................9
Raising Side Poles ....................................................................................................9
Raising Center Poles ................................................................................................10
Winch Tensioning........................................................................................................ 10
Final Adjustment and Take Down................................................................................. 11
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Introduction
The installation of this Century Tent should be performed/supervised by knowledgeable tent installers with a clear under­standing of safety issues as well as the methods of anchoring. The requirements as specified with blue print (supplied by Anchor Industries Inc.) must be followed. The installer/owner must read the assembly instructions completely prior to any installation. Particular attention must be given to anchoring! See Caution Statement on back page of this manual
Work from step to step.
Before erecting any tents or membrane structures, fi rst obtain permits and approvals as required from the local building and re code offi cials on the jurisdiction of your installation.
PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS.
Regarding the contents of this document: The illustrations and photos are made to show clearly the construction and dismantling procedures and also for identifi cation of the components. Not all illustrations/photos correspond to the actual dimensions and size. Explanations and/or notes have been added to these illustrations/photos.
If you have questions, please call your sales representative at the phone number listed on the front of this manual.
Safety Notes
Please read through this assembly manual completely before beginning your installation. Be sure the proper equipment and safety precautions are in place. We hope that you enjoy the design features of the tent each time the unit is installed.
Consult your local utility locator service or the National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) prior to installation.
• Prior to actual tent assembly, be sure to look up, down, above & below for obstacles, pipes, wires, • trouble, etc.
Be alert to avoid contact of Tent poles with any overhead power lines near the site.
Keep site clear of debris to avoid tripping, especially while carrying tent poles or bundle of fabric.
When moving tent sections by hand, use proper lifting techniques to protect the back.
The installation method described here requires coordination of tasks between workers. A safe installation is dependent on that coordination. Work cooperatively as a team.
Replace used or damaged components with original new ones.
To prevent injuries, wear suitable protective clothing such as hard hats, steel toed shoes, etc.
Do not drag bundle of fabric on concrete, asphalt, or ground as this can cause damage to the fabric from abrasion through the bag.
This tent is manufactured for use as a temporary structure. Evacuation is recommended if threatening or windy weather occurs. See caution on back page of this manual.
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MANPOWER REQUIRED
Five experienced installers should be able to assemble an 80’ x 70’ tent in approximately five hours.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Sledge Hammers Stake Driver 2 Measuring Tapes
LAYOUT & CHECK
Utilize parts list for a quick I.D. and a check list to ensure that you have all the parts.
Parts Illustrations
Center Pole
Pole Cap
Bag with Fabric
Side Pole
Stake line
Section
Stake driven through hole in bar and winch plate
Stake driven through hole in bar and winch plate
Stake line
4’ STAKE BAR2’ STAKE BAR
QUANTITY PER SECTION
PARTS
BAG WITH FABRIC SECTION 2 1 1
CENTER POLE 2 2 2
SIDE POLE 24 4 6
POLE CAP (OPTIONAL) 2 2 2
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS & STAKING TABLES FOR STAKING REQUIREMENTS.
END (SQ. OR
ROUND) (PAIR)
20’ MIDDLE 30’ MIDDLE
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WEB GUY LAYOUT*
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Square End - Sample Layout
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
70’-0’ TENT LINE
MIDDLE
SECTION
CENTER POLES (TYP)
HOLE SIDE
END
SECTION
**106’-3 5/8”
LAYOUT SHOWS 20’ ENDS AND 30’ MID. 30’ ENDS AND 20’ MIDS USE IDENTICAL SPACING AND STAKING. SEE TABLE BELOW.
** To find diagonal measurement: diagonal = width² + length²
REQUIRED DISTANCE BETWEEN SIDE POLES AND STAKE LINES: 7’ POLE STAKE OUT 5’ 3” 8’ POLE STAKE OUT 6’ 0” 10’ POLE STAKE OUT 7’ 6”
WEB GUY WITH 2’
STAKE BAR AND (3) 42” STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
80’-0” TENT LINE
LOOP SIDE
END
SECTION
Use diagonal measure-
ment to square layout
SIDE POLE (TYP)
(2) WEB GUYS WITH 4’
STAKE BAR AND (6) 42” DBL. HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS SHOWN)
Staking Table
Illustration Item No. Description
23000
37020A
3704242 (over 25)
33000
Century Guy w/
Winch
42” Double Hd.
Stake
2’-0” Stake Bar
w/ (3) Holes
(2) WEB GUYS WITH (2) 2’
STAKE BARS AND (6) STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
SEE STAKING GUIDELINES ON
PAGE 7.
Qty. for
80’ x 40’
(2) 20’ Ends
34 30 8 12
102* 90* 24* 36*
22 26 0 0
Qty. for
80’ x 40’ Round
(2) 20’ Ends
Qty. for 20’ Mid
Qty. for 30’ Mid
33100
23100 Winch Tool
4’-0” Stake Bar
w/ (6) Holes
6246
2201
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Round End - Layout
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
40’-0’ TENT LINE
(2) WEB GUYS WITH (2) 2’
STAKE BARS AND (6) STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
REQUIRED DISTANCE BETWEEN SIDE POLES AND STAKE LINES: 7’ POLE STAKE OUT 5’-3” 8’ POLE STAKE OUT 6’-0” 10’ POLE STAKE OUT 7’-6”
WEB GUY WITH 2’
STAKE BAR AND (3) 42” STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
80’-0” TENT LINE
(2) WEB GUYS WITH 4’
STAKE BAR AND (6) 42” DBL. HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS SHOWN)
SEE STAKING GUIDELINES ON
NEXT PAGE.
IMPORTANT NOTE: TO KEEP TOP FROM SPIN­NING, STAKE THE CORNER GUYS IN THE “X” POSITION SHOWN WITH DASHED LINES UNTIL THE CENTER POLES ARE UP, THEN UNDO THE “X” STAKING AND POSITION THE GUYS AS SHOWN IN SOLID LINES.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: REFER TO CAUTION STATEMENT #2 FOR IMPORTANT WARNING ABOUT NUMBER OF
STAKES SUPPLIED. (SEE BACK PAGE OF THIS MANUAL)
THE INSTALLER MUST USE THE LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS TO CALCULATE THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF STAKES REQUIRED AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STAKING PATTERN AND CONFIGURATION. ANCHOR PROVIDES ANCHORING PACKAGES FOR COMMON SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS;
CONTACT YOUR TENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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WEB GUY - STAKING GUIDELINES
REQUIRED DISTANCE BETWEEN SIDE POLES AND STAKE LINES: 7’ POLE STAKE OUT 5’ 3” 8’ POLE STAKE OUT 6’ 0” 10’ POLE STAKE OUT 7’ 6”
(1) WEB GUY
WITH 2’ STAKE BAR AND (3) 42” DOUBLE HEAD STAKES
(2) WEB GUYS WITH
(2) 2’ STAKE BARS
AND (6) STAKES
(2) WEB GUYS
WITH 4’ STAKE BAR AND (6) 42” DOUBLE HEAD STAKES
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LAYOUT AT SITE
Drive stakes at points located. Each 2’ stake bar requires 3 stakes. A 4’ stake bar requires 6 stakes.
LACE
END
Spread drop cloths and unroll tent.
Any objects with sharp projections which must remain on site under the tent should be padded and taped.
NOTE: Both Loop side and hole side of sec­tions are required for proper lace.
LACING INSTRUCTIONS
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With tent sections on ground, overlap center pole holes with grommet side on top.
Lace between center pole holes first. Push first loop up through corresponding grommet. Continue, passing each loop through a grommet and the preceding loop.
Continue lacing process and cover lacing with protective double rain flap by velcroing the short flap first, then snapping the top flap to the rope as you move toward the other center pole hole. Tie off last long loop.
MIDDLE
END
STAKE BARS
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS FOR STAKING CONFIGURATIONS.
CENTER POLE
HOLE
END
END
MIDDLE
LACE LOOP
CENTER POLE HOLES
FLAP
RING
SNAP
Then lace from center pole to eave on both sides of tent. Tie off last long loop. Align plates and attach hook to plates on inside of tent, as shown.
RING
FLAP
LACE ROPE
WALL ROPE
POLE HOLE
VIEW FROM OUTSIDE
PLATE
HOOK
SNAP
LAST
LACING
LOOP
JUMP ROPE
VIEW
FROM
INSIDE
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POLE CAP
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Overlap the pole hole plates in the mid and end fabric lace line. Push fabric and plates up into cap and secure from underneath by threading the female, flanged pipe coupling onto the male pipe fitting molded to the inside top of the pole cap.
MOLDED CAP W/ MALE THREADED PIPE FITTING
POLE CAP
LACE LINE
END FABRIC
MID FABRIC
TIE DOWN AFTER LACING
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After lacing and snapping sections, attach guys and insert loosely into tension winches.
WEB GUY
Winch
Drum
WEB RELEASE
(Push Downward)
POLE PLATES (OVERLAPPED)
WEBS ATTACHED LOOSELY
STAKE BARS
FEMALE PIPE COUPLING (FLANGED)
LACE
Insert web guy into slot in winch drum and rotate 1 1/2 to 2 times to secure web.
RAISE SIDE POLES
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Start at downwind side. Insert each side pole pin into side pole hole and raise slightly less than perpendicular. Bottom of each pole should be pointed inward toward center of tent.
Wall ropes should run outside of corner poles and side poles.
Tie jump rope around each side pole as it is inserted in pole hole.
Continue around tent.
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS FOR STAKING CONFIGURATIONS.
SIDE POLES INSTALLED ON DOWNWIND SIDE
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RAISE CENTER POLES
Slowly raise center poles nearest to wind direc­tion to approximate position. One installer to guide center pole pin through hole to prevent snagging or tearing of fabric as pole is being raised into position.
Keep pole at a slant until other pole at the same lace is raised. Tie jump ropes as each center poles is placed in approximate position. Adjust bases of poles to exact location and align poles vertically.
CAUTION: At this point, it is required
to properly anchor bases of all center poles to prevent movement.
JUMP ROPE
WINCH FOR TENSION
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Good Precautionary Measure: It is a good idea to have a spotter on outside of tent to watch that center pole top pin does not get caught on fabric as it is being raised.
JUMP ROPE
If the footprint of the tent has been laid out properly and the tent placed squarely within that footprint, the following tensioning sequence is recom­mended:
1. Tension webs at the lace lines first.
2. Tension webs at the corners.
3. Tension webs at the ends.
4. Tension webs at the middles last.
NOTE: If the tent is not square, or if center poles lean when laces are tensioned, reverse steps “1”
and “2” above.
At each side pole, release winch tension and place bottom of side pole at the marked footprint eave line location.
Insert web guy into winch. Pull excess through winch. Tension, using winch bar. DO NOT USE
EXTENDERS ON WINCH BAR TOOL.
Caution -- DO NOT OVER TENSION TENT BEYOND EAVE LINE. DO NOT PULL SIDE POLES OR CENTER POLES BEYOND VERTICAL POSITION.
CAUTION: KEEP TO SIDE OF WINCH WHEN TENSIONING. DO NOT EXTEND LENGTH OF WINCH BAR TOOL.
STAKE BAR
JUMP ROPE
WEB GUY
WINCH
JUMP ROPE
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FINAL SIDE POLE
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ADJUSTMENT
With side poles standing vertical and bases at the marked side pole locations for the footprint, ratchet webs to tension the top evenly.
Due to changes in climatic conditions, periodic inspection and adjustment should be made.
Protective covers are recommended for all stakes and stake bars.
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TAKE DOWN
USE EXTREME CAUTION REMOVING ALL POLES
1. Spread ground cover.
2. Loosen tension on all web winches.
3. Slowly slant side poles inward.
4. Remove center and side poles.
5. Reverse installation steps.
IMPORTANT
Check Guys periodically for tightness and maintenance of good condition. Stakes provided are for average soil conditions. Sandy soil or asphalt may require addi­tional staking. Proper installation suitable to site conditions is the responsibility of the installer. Store tent in a cool, dry area. Never store while wet or damp.
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EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
PHONE NUMBER
812· 867· 2421
FAX NUMBER
812· 867· 0547
Anchor products are of superior design and operate best within the parameters of these instructions. It is imperative that the instructions be carefully read and COMPLETELY FOLLOWED. Please read installation instructions before the installation or removal of this product. Installation instructions are available online at www.anchorinc.com or by calling 1-800-544-4445.
CAUTION:
1. For each installation, the installer is solely responsible for evaluating the site and the proper securing method determined. Some soils require different staking or securing than that provided with the tent. Due to this variety of soil conditions, these are the manufacturer’s suggested sequence of installation procedures. Anchor’s responsibility is limited to the manufacture of the tent parts and materials. We are not responsible for methods that installers may choose to erect and secure the tent to the ground.
2. The number of stakes suggested in the installation instructions do not necessarily meet all or any relevant codes on the site of the tent installation. The number of stakes suggested will, in many cases, keep the tent erected, however, due to various soil conditions; these stakes will be insuf¿ cient to keep the tent secure in high winds. It is the tent installer’s responsibility, not the manufacturer, to determine the appropriate number of stakes to meet the necessary wind loads on the site. Regardless of the number of stakes we suggest, we make no representation or warranty as to whether this speci¿ c number of stakes will meet the local tent code. Anchor does not, nor can it make any suggestions, representation, or warranties about the adequate staking required at each speci¿ c installation site. Staking information provided in the installation instructions is not a suggestion about what is
necessary to meet a site-speci¿ c load.
For additional important information, consult: “The IFAI Procedural Handbook For the Safe Installation and Maintenance of Tentage” and the IFAI Pocket Guide “Pullout Capacity of Tent Stakes”, both available from the IFAI Tent Rental Division or on our website.
3. Inasmuch as the weather is unpredictable, good judgment and common sense must be incorporated within installation guidelines. It is the responsibility of the tent installer/maintainer to determine the severity of the weather, proper time and method of installation and/or erection and disassembly. Note: We recommend that snow and
ice be removed from the tent surface as soon as possible because accumulation will damage the tent or fabric structure. Please consult with our Engineering Department about the maximum loads for each product.
This product has been manufactured for use as a temporary structure. For the safety of all occupants, evacuation is recommended if threatening weather occurs, or if there is any doubt concerning the safe use of this product.
4. Proper safety equipment should be used at all times to insure a safe installation and take down. We suggest a careful evaluation be made to determine safety equipment needed, such as hard hats, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses and other as required. It is our desire that all installations are safe. Please be aware of hidden dangers both underground, i.e., gas lines, water lines, electrical lines, etc. and above the tent such as power lines and telephone lines.
5. Anchor stands behind its products in accordance with its standard Terms and Conditions of sale. A copy of our Terms and Conditions of Sale can be obtained by contacting Anchor at the telephone number and/or address on this document.
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