Rhino Shelter PB143012RGN User manual

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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
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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

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ANCHOR STEP 1
Step 1. Place 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.
ANCHOR STEP 2
Place the Drive Rod through the loop in the anchor
lanyard. Pull upward to set anchor head into the ground.
ANCHOR STEP 3
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. Slack
can be removed by wrapping the cable around the tie-
down rail.
Every Arch
MUST be
secured
END PANEL INSTALLATION
Note: End panels MUST be installed before installing
Main Cover onto frame.
Step1. Remove Carriage bolts from the Top Ridge Rail
and the two Upper Side Cross Rails. Install End Panel
Door w/Zippers (DZD-7002) one at a time to the frame
assembly. Carefully align the door material evenly over
the arch to make an even fit.
Step 2. Place the end panel over the first arch and wrap
the material over the End Arch bringing the slits in the
end panel to the inside of the frame. End Door Panels
have pre-cut slots that allow frame members to pass
through so rope pocket is inside unit. Remove the cross
rail and top ridge bolts one at a time to put the door
panel over the end arch members. Place the top ridge

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rail pole and the side cross rail poles through the
material slits and replace the carriage bolts and tighten.
Each 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.
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The rope slot should be located inside the unit, with the
frame members passing through the pre-cut slots in the
end panel/door. Replace the carriage bolts after putting
the end panels into position.
When putting on the doors, adjust the length to make
certain the doors do not drape onto the ground. 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 to relieve it. The PE fabric is rip-stop weave,
and can easily be cut to relieve stress at the frame
members.
Step 3. Tie off one end of the rope coming out of the
end panel to a turnbuckle (turn-buckle should be
loosened all the way) and attach the turnbuckle to the
hole in the foot of the end arch. Hold the end of the
unsecured rope and apply downward pressure with a
foot to remove excess slack. Re-adjust gathered
material evenly along inside edge of door rope slot. This
step is key to getting a good door fit. Tie off the end off
the rope to a second turnbuckle (fully expanded)
attached to a hole in the foot of the end arch on the
opposite side. The end panel can then be tightened
further by adjusting each turnbuckle.
Note: Adjust the end door panel by turning the
turnbuckles or repeating step 3 on a regular basis
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 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
Turnbuckles
Side Cross Rails
Top Ridge Rail

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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.
Step 4. When the cover is completely aligned secure
the cover to the bottom tie-down cross rail using the rope
provided. Start 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 the opposite side.
A Roll Up Door Kit is supplied as standard for one end
door on the Utility Building. Refer to the instructions for
proper assembly. This assembly will make it easy to
open and close the tall door for entry and exit.

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MAINTEANCE 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
strain 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 possible.
Tap the main cover from the inside with a broom or soft
brush to clear cover. Unit is not designed for any
amount of accumulated snow or ice. Warrantee does
NOT cover damage due to snow accumulation.
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 normal wind 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.
Cleaning – 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 cover
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 Rhino
Shelter portable building. 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.
Door Operation – Every time doors are put down the
zipper must be pulled down completely, and the snap
buckles MUST be put together and adjusted. Failure to
do so will cause door zipper to fail prematurely. Door
area is so large that wind can pull zipper apart if the
snap buckles are not adjusted to take the stress of wind.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE
Please call MDM Products at 800-447-7079 or 203-877-
7070 for questions about the proper installation of the
unit in any way. Care and attention to a proper
installation will add many years of life and function to
your Rhino Shelter unit.
Please retain purchase documentation for your Rhino
Shelter unit. All warranty claims must include purchase
documentation for verification. All parts on your Rhino
Shelter 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.
Thanks again for choosing this quality product. With
proper operation and care we are confident it will meet
your expectations in functionality, appearance and
longevity.