Rhino Shelter CycleCabana User manual

Cycle Cabana
5’x10’x8’
Assembly Manual
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Assembly Instructions
5x10x8 CycleCabanaTM
Assembly Instructions
CycleCabanaTM 5Wx10Lx8H
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of a House Style
Instant Shelter (CycleCabanaTM) by MDM Products LLC.
With proper installation, use, and maintenance, your new
unit will provide many years of good and suitable
service. Your new MDM Products portable enclosure is
a combination of excellent engineering and well thought
out design. The unit is comprised of a rigid tubular
frame, covered with a long life polyethylene cover and
double access ends.
The multiple part tubular frame assembly is pre-drilled for
easy insertion of hardware to assemble. The tubing is
made from high-grade galvanized steel tubing, to
resist moisture and oxidation over the life of the shelter.
The fabric components are made from ASTM-5 approved
polyethylene materials. The cover is also UV protected
for continual exposure to the sunlight.
It is suggested that you read the assembly instructions
completely before you begin. This will help attain the
best results for your installation the first time.
SAFETY WARNING
The installation of this unit must conform to the
requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction in your
specific local area. In the absence ofsuch
requirements, the installation must conform to the
provided assembly and installation instructions. MDM
Products LLC will not be responsible for failure to comply
with any requirements in a given local area.
Consequential damages or injuries caused by improper
installation, alteration, or improper use are strictly that of
the user. Unit MUST be cleared of All Snow
Accumulation immediately to avoid overload. Unit is not
to be used for occupancy for any length of time. No
running internal combustion engines, open flames, or
contact with heated surfaces are allowed.
For installation assistance or Customer Service, please
call 800-447-7079 or 203-877-7070, 8AM-5PM EST.
Cartons should be inspected upon delivery from carrier,
and any evident damages should be noted on the bill of
lading before signing. If upon opening the cartons
V1.0
hidden damage is noted, contact carrier or its agent
immediately. Claims for shipping damage MUST be
made with the shipping company. An inspection of the
goods will most likely be required. Do not discard
packing or any components before the freight company’s
inspection. All claims for freight damage must be made
with 15 days of receipt of the goods in accordance with
ICC regulations.
Assembly Procedure
The proper sequence and steps to install this unit will
produce a proper and good installation. Failure to read
and follow these guidelines may result in an improper
installation and will void all warranty and protection the
owner is entitled to with the product. The steps to be
undertaken are:
1. Perform an inventory check before beginning to be certain
all components are available for installation.
2. Prepare location and place both unit boxes near location
sight.
3. Assemble three (3) arches of unit
4. Assemble unit end arch, interior arch, and wind braces
with top ridge, base cross rail, and side cross rail sections.
5. Add additional arch assembly with each section of top
ridge rail, base cross rails and side cross rails. 6. Place
frame into desired position and level frame both
end-to-end and side-to-side. Measure interior of frame
feet across opposite corners and square as needed.
7. Anchor frame assembly to ground with provided anchors,
u-bolts and drive rod provided.
8. Install two(2) doors on both ends of frame assembly.
9. Install main cover over frame assembly.
Tools Required
The following hand tools are suggested for proper
installation of your new MDM Products unit:
9/16” Open End Wrench
9/16” Socket or Box Wrench
Large Flat Tip Screwdriver
Maul or Sledgehammer
2-foot Level
6-Foot Step Ladder
Inventory Check
Start installation procedure by removing all components
from packaging and ensure all components are present.
Refer to table on the following page.
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ITEM #
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
#11
#12
#13
#14
#15
#16
#17
#18
#19
#20
#21
#22
#23
#24
V1.0
PART #
CBN-3005-3
CBN-3005-2
CBN-3005-W
CBN-3005-W
EP-1001
EP-1000
UB-3002
DBA-3000
DR-3001
TB-3004
DESCRIPTION
BENT SIDE CREST TUBE
TOP CREST TUBE
END ARCH UPRIGHT WITH FOOT
CENTER STRAIGHT UPRIGHTS
CROSS RAIL A
CROSS RAIL B
CONNER WIND BRACE A
CONNER WIND BRACE B
3/8"X3-1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT
3/8"X2-1/8" CARRIAGE BOLT
3/8"X1-5/8" CARRIAGE BOLT
3/8" CURVE WASHER
3/8" WASHER
3/8" LOCKNUT
1” END PLUG
1 5/8” END PLUG
BUNGEE CORD HOLD UPS
ROPE
U BOLTS WITH NUTS
EARTH CABLE ANCHORS
36" DRIVE ROD
TURNBUCKLES
MAIN COVER
DOORS
QUANTITY
6
3
4
2
5
5
2
2
15
6
2
19
4
23
10
4
4
2
4
4
1
8
1
2
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Note: All Side and Base Ridge Poles MUST be on the inside of
the Arch Frame Members. Top Ridge Poles MUST be on the
outside of the Arch Frame members, except at the
Ends. See Frame Assembly Step 5.
Figure 1
Site Preparation
Select a level or as close to level as practical location for
your MDM Products unit. The unit should be placed on
a base of materials suitable for the storage load to be
protected. The unit should not be located under trees,
which will shed hard fruit such as apples, walnuts, or
heavy pine cones. The cover of your unit will protect
against normally leaves and light debris, however large
branches or other falling items may cause puncture or
tears in the cover material.
Take notice of drainage around your intended location.
Water draining from the surrounding terrain should be
planned so that it does not run into the unit. As well, rain or
melting snow that comes off the unit should be
drained away rather than accumulate and pool around
the unit.
Check to be certain that adequate clearance is allowed
for entry and exit from ends of unit. As unit has different
door openings on each end, ideally contents can be
inserted or removed from either end.
V1.0
Part #2
Top
Crest Tube
Part #3 Part #1
End Upright Bent Side
w/Foot Crest Tube
Figure 2
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Part #5 Top
Ridge Rail
Part #6 Cross
Rail B Part #7 & #8
Figure 3 Corner Wind
Brace
Frame Assembly
Swedged end of the Cross Rails should face the interior of
the unit to accept the next Cross Rail. The Cross Rails
should be put into the bottom and side hole of the arch
upright. Again, don't tighten the hardware until the next
arch and cross rails are assembled. It is very important to
make certain all nuts are on the inside of the unit to avoid
damaging the cover when put on.
Stand the interior arch assembly up vertically into position,
so the cross rails align with the holes in the interior arch.
Using four(4) Carriage Bolts #CBN-3000-3 (Part #9) with
nuts and washers, connect the cross rails between the end
arch and the first interior arch assemblies. Connect the
Part #4 two(2) Wind Braces (#7 & #8) diagonally across the end
Center and interior arch as shown in Figure 3
Straight
Upright
Step 5 Begin the Top Ridge Rail (#5) by placing a Top
Crest Tube (#2) underneath the End Top Crest Tube.
Secure the Cross Rail loosely with a Carriage Bolt #CBN-
Step1. Assemble the Front and Rear End Arches(2)
using (1) Top Crest (Part #2), (2) Bent Tube Side Crest
(Part #1) and (2) End Upright w/Foot (Part #3) for each
one. Use (4) #CBN-3005-2 carriage bolts (Part #10)
with nuts and washers through pre-drilled holes in frame
members.
Be certain to insert carriage bolts from the outer edge
into the interior of the unit, with the washers and nuts on
the inside of the arches. This will avoid tearing the fabric
on doors and main cover when installed. Do not tighten
the nuts completely until the frame is completed and set
in place.
Step 2. Assemble the (2) Corner Wind Braces (Parts #7 &
#8) to the End Upright w/Foot (#3) to the first of the End
Arch assemblies. Use a #CBN-3005-3 Carriage Bolt (Part
#9) with Washer and Nut to secure the braces loosely to
the Upright. Do not tighten completely.
Step 3. Assemble the remaining two interior arches
using (1) Top Crest Tube (#2), (2) Bent Tube Side Crest
(#1), and (2) Center Straight Upright (Part #4) for each of
the arches. Use CBN-3000-2 carriage bolts (#10) with
washers and nuts in the pre-drilled holes, aligned to form
the arch.
Step 4. Support the End Arch with Wind Braces
temporarily in the vertical position. Connect (5) (Part #5)
Swedged Cross Rails to the End Arch with (4) CBN-
3005-3 carriage bolts (Part #9), washers, and nuts
through the pre-drilled holes in the arch members.
TheSwedged end of the Cross Rails should face the
interior of the unit to accept the next cross rail. The
V1.0
3000-2 (#10) with washer and nut facing the interior of the
unit.
Step 6 Add rear end arch in the same fashion. Note that
the plain end of the Swedged Cross Rail should fasten
under the End Top Crest Arch and the Swedged End
above middle Top Crest Arch.
NOTE: Do not completely tighten bolts that connect the
Cross Rails to the End Arches. They must be removed for
proper for End Panel Zippered Door installation
Step 7. Move the frame assembly into its final installation
location. This should be done with at least one person
lifting each side or corner to avoid bending or stressing any
frame members. Frame should now be squared up in
position. Measure from diagonally from inside corner to
inside corner. Adjust frame and support as necessary to
bring frame into square. Failure to square frame of unit
will result in poor cover fit and reduced strength and
rigidity. If end or interior upright
ends are placed on soft material that will not support
weight, recess small patio blocks or bricks under leg ends.
This will also allow better setting of frame before securing
to ground.
Step 8. Once frame is square and properly supported,
tighten carriage bolts on all frame members, except for End
Arch members to Cross Rails along base, side, and top.
After hardware is tightened, insert plastic end plugs (Part
#16) (1 5/8”) & (Part #15) (1”) into all open ends of frame
members.
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Figure 4 Finished Frame
Anchoring Frame To Ground
Once frame is square and properly supported, tighten
carriage bolts on all frame members, except for End Arch
members to Cross Rails along base, side, and top. Do not
over tighten or oval tubing. After hardware is tightened,
insert plastic end plugs (#16) (1 5/8”) & (#15) (1”) into all
open ends of frame members.
NOTE: Frame must be anchored before
installing any doors or cover.
E ach MDM Products 5x10x8 building comes with 12
EARTH CABLE ANCHORS with U-bolts and nuts.
These versatile anchors allow the frame to be secure d to
almost any surface. In addition a 36” Drive Rod is
provided to drive the anchor heads into the earth.
If the location where you are placing the building has
very hard ground or any rock in it, pre-drill the holes
before inserting anchors. Hammer drills can be rented
at most home improvement or rent-all centers. Hitting the
anchors into rock will cause the drive rod end to mushroom
inside the anchor head, and prevent the drive rod from
coming out of the hole.
V1.0
Anchor placement should be made inside the frame at the
interior corners of the unit, and midway along the sides of
the frames. Anchors secure the building to the ground, as
well as prevent spread of the frame over time.
ANCHOR STEP 1
P lace the drive rod provided into the cup of the
anchor. Using a heavy hammer drive the anchor into the
soil until 6-8 inches of cable remains above the earth.
Remove drive rod.
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ANCHOR STEP 3
Pre-Drill Holes if there are any rocks in ground Slip one side of the U-bolt through the eyelet at the end of
the anchor cable. Attach the cable to the Arch leg upright
with the U-bolt and tighten. Do not attach to base cross
rails. Ensure there is no slack in the cable. Slac k can be
removed by wrapping the cable around the arch upright.
Pull U-Bolt &
Anchor Loop up on
Arch Base and
Tighten
Drive Rod inserts into Anchor Head
ANCHOR STEP 2
Place the Drive Rod through the loop in the anchor
lanyard . Pull upward to set anchor head into the ground.
Anchor Loop
Drive
Rod
V1.0
Step 9 - Door Panel Installation
Note: Both End Panels MUST be installed before
installing Main Cover onto frame.
Note that one door has a Full Width opening and the other a
Manway opening. Plan location of each before installing
door ends.
Remove Carriage bolts from the Top Crest Rail and the two
Upper Cross Rails. Install End Panel Doors w/Zippers
(P art #24) on ends of the Frame assembly.
Place the end panel over the first arch and wrap the
material around the arch bringing the slits in the end panel
to the inside of the frame arch. End Door Panels have pre-
cut slits that allow frame members to pass through so rope
pocket is inside unit. Place the top ridge cross rail pole and
the side cross rails through the material slits and replace
the carriage bolts and tighten. The door end will also
require removal of the wind brace bolts and placement of
the wind braces through slits in the ends panel. Reconnect
wind braces with carriage bolts once end panel is put into
place.
Door assembly is drawn over frame by tightening rope and
securing to turnbuckles at the arch foot. Frame must be
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secured in position so it does not move as end doors
and main cover are tightened over frame. This step is
key to good fit and to pre vent door movement in wind.
T he rope channels should be located inside the unit, with
the frame members passing through the pre-cut slits i n
the end panel/door. Replace and tighten the carriage
bolts after putting the e nd panel into position.
When putting on the doors, adjust the length to make
certain the doors do not drape onto the ground. Adjust
by pulling more or less material over end arch. If pulling
them up puts too much stress on the slit where it goes
over the wind brace, use a sharp knife to cut slit another
inch or two torelieve it. The PE fabric is rip-stop weave
and will only separate where cut.
Tie off one end of the rope coming out of the end panel
to a turnbuckle. Turnbuckle should be loosened all the
way and the open hook end attached to the hole in the
inside of the end arch. Hold the end of the unsecured
rope and apply pressure downward with a foot to remove
excess. Re-adjust gathered material evenly along door
rope. This step is key to getting a good door fit. Tie off
the end off the rope to a second turnbuckle attached to a
hole in the foot of the end arch on the opposite side. The
end panel can be adjusted further by tightening the
turnbuckles.
V1.0
Step 10 - Main Cover Installation
Step 1. To elongate the life of Main Cover, put a small square of
duct tape (field supplied) over each bolt head on frame that
comes in contact with cover. The tape acts as a cushion to avoid
rubbing damage to the cover over years.
Unpack the Main Cover #MUC-5000 from the protective plastic
packaging. The line of grommets on the inside (white) of the
cover on the tie down Flap run parallel to the sides of the frame
assembly for positioning. Once cover is oriented properly to the
Frame Assembly, pull Main Cover over frame assembly from the
side, being careful not to snag the cover on any member, bolt, or
other obstruction. Center the Main Cover over the Frame
Assembly with the Main Cover colored side showing from the
outside of the unit.
Step 2. Loosen the 4 ratchets. Place the hook that is attached to
the ratchet strap into the outer hole in the foot of each end arch.

Step 3. It is important that your cover is laying square over the
frame before you start ratcheting down the cover. Once the cover is
even on all four sides, slowly start ratcheting down all four corners.
Warning: Do not over tighten the ratchet straps.
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 material failure. Only tighten
cover enough to remove valleys between arch assemblies. Do Not
over tighten.
Once the ratchet starts becoming harder to tighten stop so you
do not damage the cover.
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Door Hold Ups
Step4 When the cover is completely aligned secure the cover
to the bottom tie-down cross rail using the rope provided.
S tart 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 th e
opposite side
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 MDM
Products 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 material failure. Only tighten cover enough to
remove valleys between arch assemblies. Do Not over
tighten.
Ret ighten the turnbuckles on both the cover a nd end
p anels. 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.
V1.0
All MDM Products doors are manufactured with a pocket on
the bottom edge along the width axis. A ½” to 1” plastic or
metal tube can be inserted into the pocket and trimmed to fit
width. Weight will reduce door movement in wind.
Four (4) bungee straps are provided to retain the door up.
Roll the door from the bottom and secure the door roll wit h
a bungee through the upper door grommet as shown.
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Maintenance and Care
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
s train 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 the snowfall when the snow melts are
when most snow 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 normalwind 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.
C leaning - cover and doors can be cleaned with a
mixture of light detergent and water. A soft bristle brush
with the mixture can be used to loosen any hard dirt,
mold, or buildup on the cover. After cleansing, the cove r
should be rinsed thoroughly to avoid any chemical
reaction from residual detergent. Allowing dirt and
debris to sit on cover over an extended time will damage
cover irreparably.
Severe Weather - in preparation for inclement weather,
completely secure the doors on both ends of your MD M
Products shelter/garage. Allowing wind to enter either
end lifts the building and puts undue stress on the
anchoring system. This also shortens the life of the
doors, zippers, and main cover.
V1.0
Customer Service or Installation Assistance
Please call MDM Products at 800-447-7079 or 203-877-
7070 for questions about the installation of the unit in any
way. Care and attention to a proper installation will add
many years of life and function to your MDM Products unit
Please retain purchase documentation for your MDM
Products unit. All warranty claims must include purchase
documentation for verification. All parts on your MDM
Products unit are available for replacement as needed.
Protect your purchase by completing warranty registration
card and mail/fax as soon as practical after installing your
unit.
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