Nova RF Series User manual
N90W14507 Commerce Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
phone 262-502-1591 | 800-236-7325 | fax 262-502-1511 | www.novalocks.com
NOVA DOCK SHELTERS - RF SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. DETERMINE CENTER LINE OF DOOR OPENING
ON DOCK FLOOR AND POSITION OF SHELTER
OUTER EDGES: Take ½of the unit width and mark this
distance on both sides of the center line.
2. MOUNT STEEL SUPPORT BUMPERS: Outside edge
of bumper should be placed on mark with top flat surface
level with dock floor. Use bumpers as either right or left.
3. ASSEMBLE SIDE CURTAINS TO SIDE FRAMES:
Remove aluminum angle from frame. Remove
woodblock from top of side frame. Position curtain on
frame to align holes and nail curtain to frame at the
top edge. Bolt together angle, curtain and frame with
hardware provided and tighten.
4. MOUNT SIDE FRAMES TO THE WALL: Side frame
sets on top of and flush with outside edge of support
bumpers. Be sure frames are plumb from top to bottom.
5. ATTACH SIDE FRAMES TO STEEL SUPPORT
BUMPERS: Predrilled holes are in top flat surface of the
support bumpers. Use bolt, nut, and washers to fasten
frame and bumper together.
NOTE: Use shims between wall and bumper if frame
does not align flush.
6. ASSEMBLE HEAD CURTAIN TO HEAD FRAME:
Remove aluminum angle from the frame. Position
curtain on the frame and overlay the aluminum angle
on top to align holes. Fasten angle, curtain and frame
together with lag screws provided (do not over tighten).
Traditional
Shelters
GS Shelter
7. MOUNT HEAD FRAME TO WALL: Place head frame
on top of the side frames with care taken to avoid
damage to extended fiberglass sections of side frames.
Extended aluminum angles on side frames fit under
head frame aluminum angle.
8. ATTACH HEAD FRAME TO SIDE FRAMES: Use frame
brackets and lag screws provided between bottom of
head frame and top inside edge of side frame.
9. ATTACH SIDE CURTAIN TENSION STRAPS: Place
the “S” hook into the grommet on top inside corner of
each side curtain, then screw the loop end of the tension
strap onto the inside of head frame so that most of the
slack is removed. Do not stretch the tension strap.
Crimp the “S” hook if desired.
10. ATTACH HEAD CURTAIN TENSION STRAPS: Pull
tension strap down to the 2nd grommet hole from the
top of each side frame and attach to front frame using
the lag screw. Do not stretch strap or extend the
strap upwards as it may cause the head crutain
to eventually tear!! Crimp the “S” hook if desired.
11. ATTACH DRAFT PADS: Insert draft pads into the
channels at the bottom of side frames.
12. CAULK BETWEEN HEAD FRAME AND WALL:
Outside edges only. A silicone or butyl rubber caulk is
recommended.
(Right or left — read from outside facing building)
SUGGESTED MOUNTING METHODS
(Mounting anchors not included)
At least three (3) anchors per frame are recommended to mount to the wall—one in the middle and one near each end. Use more
if necessary.
CONCRETE BLOCK OR BRICK WALL: Try to hit mortar joints. Use ½” or ⅜” x 4” expansion anchors. Use through bolt
fastening (minimum 2 per frame member) if anchors will not hold—⅜” threaded rod is recommended.
PRECAST CONCRETE: Same as above.
METAL SKIN BUILDING: Through bolt fastening as above. Use a back-up plate (steel or wood) to support bolts, or
anchor through existing building girt or purlin when possible.
HARDWARE PROVIDED:
•
1-5/8” x 5/16” Lag Screws - @ Curtains, Frame Brackets, Wind Straps
•
3/8” x 2-1/2” Hex Head Bolts - @ Side Frame to Bumper
•
Frame Brackets - @ Head Frame to Side Frame
Traditional
Shelters
GS Shelter
RF SERIES TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT
TRANSLUCENT
FIBERGLASS
LEFT SIDE
FRAME
HEAD FRAME
FRAME
BRACKET
WIND TENSION
STRAPS
ALUMINUM
ANGLE
HEAD
CURTAIN
LEFT SIDE
CURTAIN
DRAFT PADS
SUPPORT
BUMPER
ALUMINUM
ANGLE
RIGHT SIDE
CURTAIN
LAG SCREWS
DRAFT PAD
U BRACKET
3/8” BOLT
RIGHT SIDE
FRAME
TRANSLUCENT
FIBERGLASS
NOVA DOCK SHELTERS - RF SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
N90W14507 Commerce Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
phone 262-502-1591 | 800-236-7325 | fax 262-502-1511 | www.novalocks.com
