Rhino Shelter PB143012RGN User manual

Assembly Instructions14X30X12 Round Utility
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND UTILITY 14Wx30Lx12H
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of a Round Style
Portable Building by MDM Products LLC. With proper
installation, use, and maintenance, your new unit will
provide many years of good and suitable service. Your
new Rhino Shelter portable building 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 door ends.
The multiple part 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 UV protected for
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.
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 of such
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
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 seven (7) arches of unit
4. Assemble unit end arch, first interior arch, and Wind
Braces with first top, base, and side rail sections.
5. Add additional arch assemblies with each section of
base rails and side rails.
6. Place frame into desired position and level frame
both end-to-end and side-to-side. Level and adjust
unit in both width and alignment. Measure interior of
frame feet across opposite corners and square
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 will be needed for proper
installation of your new Rhino Shelter unit:
9/16” Open End Wrench
9/16” Socket or Box Wrench
Large Flat Tip Screwdriver
Maul or Sledgehammer
2 foot Level
10 foot Step Ladder
INVENTORY CHECK
Start installation procedure by removing all components
from packaging and ensure all components are present
Qty Part Number Description
1 RUC-9000 Main Unit Cover
2 DZD-7002 End Panel Door with Zippers
4 EUL-5021 End Upright w/Foot
7 RC-5020 Right Side Crest Tube
7 LC-5021 Left Side Crest Tube –swedged
14 MC-9000 Middle Connect Tube
10 CSU-5020 Center Straight Uprights

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4 CW-2800A Corner Wind Brace A
4 CW-2800B Corner Wind Brace B
25 SCR-5030 Swedged Side/Base Ridge Poles
5 ECR-5031 End Cross Poles – plain ends
8 TB-3004 Turnbuckles
35 CBN-3005-3 Carriage Bolts – 3 1/4”
14 CBN-3005-2 Carriage Bolts – 2 1/8”
4 CBN-3005-1 Carriage Bolts – 1 3/4”
53 CBN-3005-N 9/16” Nuts
45 CBN-3005-WC Washers – 3/8” Cupped
8 CBN-3000-WF Washers – 3/8” Flat
2 R-3003 3/16” Rope
14 DBA-3000 Earth Cable Anchors
14 UB-3002 U Bolts with Nuts
1 DR-3001 36” Drive Rod for Anchors
4 EP-1000 1-5/8” Plastic End Plugs
10 EP-1001 1” Plastic End Plugs
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Base Cross Rail Poles
Side Ridge
Cross Rail
Poles
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Mid Connect Tube
Note: All Side and Base Ridge Poles MUST be
on Inside of Arch Frame Members. Top Ridge
Poles MUST be on Outside of Arch Frame
members, except at Ends. See Frame
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Interior Arches
End Arch with Foot
Top Ridge
Poles
Wind Brace
SITE PREPARATION
Select a level or as close to level as practical location for
your Rhino Shelter 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 near and around your intended
location. Water draining from the surrounding terrain

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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 doors on
both ends, ideally boat or equipment can be inserted or
removed from either end.
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FRAME ASSEMBLY
Step1. Arch Assembly – Begin arch assembly by
attaching four MC-9000 Mid Connect Tubes to four End
Upright with Foot (EUL-5021). Slip the swedged end of
the upright leg into the plain end of the Mid Connect
Tube. Use a 2 1/8” (CBN-3005-2) Carriage Bolt with Nut
and curved washer to secure the parts together. Next
assemble the remaining 10 Mid Connect Tubes (MC-
9000) to each of the remaining 10 Center Straight
Uprights (CSU-5020). Use a 3¼” (CBN-3005-3)
Carriage Bolt, Nut and Cupped Washer for each. Do not
tighten hardware.
Next assemble each of the Right Side Crest Tubes (RC-
5020) to Left Side Crest Tubes (LC-5021). Slip the
swedged end of the Right Crest Tube into the plain end
of the Left Crest Tube together. Use 3¼” (CBN-3005-3)
carriage bolts with nut and washer through pre-drilled
holes in frame members. A total of seven pairs will be
assembled.
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.
Attach one end upright/mid tube connect sub assembly
to each end of a pair to assembled crest tubes to
construct each end arch (Qty - 2). Attach one Center
Upright/Mid Connect Tube sub-assembly to each side of
the remaining Crest Tube pairs to construct the interior
arches (Qty - 5).
Step 2. Assemble each of four (4) Corner Wind Braces
from section A & B with 1¾” (CBN-3005-1) Carriage
bolts & nuts. Assemble two (2) Corner Wind Braces
(CW-2800) to the first End Arch Assembly to the lower
hole on Upright w/ Foot EUL-5021 (refer to frame
illustration). Use a 3¼” (CBN-3005-3) Carriage Bolt with
Washer and Nut to secure the braces loosely to the
Upright. Do not tighten completely.
Step 3. Prepare the first End Arch Assembly by
attaching the first of the side and cross rails. Begin the
bottom and side rails with (4) (ECR-5031) Plain End
Cross Rails to the End Arch with 3¼” (CBN-3000-3)
carriage bolts, washers, and nuts through the pre-drilled
holes in the arch members. The Cross Rails must be on
the interior of the arch assemblies. The Base Cross
Rails should be put into the bottom hole of the arch
upright. The Side Cross Rails should be placed in the
top hole of the Mid Connect Tube where it meets the top
crest tube. 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.
RC-5020 Right
Crest Tube
LC-5021 Left
Side Crest
Tube
Mid Connect Tube
MC
-
9000
With the assistance of a second person, support the End
Arch Assembly vertically. Next stand an interior arch
assembly up vertically into position, approximately 60”
apart. Connect the Base and Side Cross Rails from the
End Arch to the Interior Arch. Align the holes near the
end of the cross rails with the holes in the interior arch.
EUL-5021 End Upright
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Using (4) 3¼” Carriage Bolts (CBN-3005-3) with nuts
and washers, connect the cross rails between the end
arch and the first interior arch assemblies. Connect the
(2) Wind Braces (CW-2800) diagonally across the end
and interior arch as shown in the frame illustration. The
addition of the wind braces on both sides will allow the
assembly to be self-supporting.
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Step 4. Begin the Top Ridge Rail by placing a Plain End
Cross Rail (ECR-5031) underneath the End Arch Tube.
Secure the Cross Rail loosely with a 3¼” Carriage Bolt
(CBN-3005-3) with washer and nut facing the interior of
the unit. Place the other end of the ridge pole over the
first interior arch, and secure loosely with a 3¼” carriage
bolt and nut.
Step 6. Add remaining 4 middle arches and rear end
arch in the same fashion. Note that the Plain end of Top
Cross Rail should fasten under the End Top Crest Arch
and over the interior Top Ridge arches.
Under End
Arch
Top Ridge Over
Interior Arches
Top Ridge
Under End
Arches
Over
Interior 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
For each arch that is added, add a side cross rail and
the top ridge rail by inserting a swedged end cross rail
(SCR-5030) into the prior pole end. By adding cross
rails at base, side, and top ridge, the arches will
integrate into a strong frame assembly. For the other
End Arch Assembly, be certain to install the remaining
two (2) Wind Braces (CW-2800) for stability.
Step 7. Move the frame assembly into its final
installation location. This should be done with at least
one person lifting each arch upright and corner to avoid
bending or stressing any frame members. Frame must
then be squared up in position. Use a straight line string
to align all frame members on the first side into position.
Then measure and adjust each arch end to the proper
base width of 14’ to align the other side. Finally
measure diagonally from inside corner to inside corner of
frame. Both diagonal measurements should match.
Measure at each end across base of arches. Do not
expand arch width beyond 14’ wide. This will severely
reduce strength of arch assembly and cause fabric
misfit. Adjust frame and support as necessary to bring
frame into square. Failure to square frame of unit will
result in poor main cover fit and reduced strength
and rigidity.
End Arch
Assembly
Side Ridge &
Base Ridge Poles
Inside unit
Interior
Arch
Assembly

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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. Support End Arch feet with patio blocks or bricks as
needed if ground is soft and will not support weight well.
After hardware is tightened, insert plastic end plugs 1-
5/8” EP-1000 & 1” EP-1001 into all open ends of frame
members.
When the unit frame is square, put all the anchors in
before putting on the fabric parts. By putting the anchors
in on the inside of the unit frame, the anchors will
prevent the frame from spreading out over time. A frame
that spreads out will put undue stress on the zippers of
the doors, possibly causing failures.
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 #14 (2 3/8”) & #15 (1
1/8”) into all open ends of frame members.
NOTE: Frame must be anchored before
installing any doors or cover.
Each Rhino Shelter 14x30x12 building comes with 14
EARTH CABLE ANCHORS with U-bolts and nuts.
These versatile anchors allow the frame to be secured to
almost any surface. In addition you have also been
provided with a 36” Drive Rod used 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.
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.
Align each
Arch with
string to make
edge of Frame
STRAIGHT
before securing
Pre-Drill Holes if there is Any Rock In Ground
Drive Rod inserts into Anchor Head