Rhino Shelter SH121208HGN User manual

Assembly InstructionsShed House Style 12 x 12 x 8
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SHED STYLE 12Wx12Lx8H
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of a Shed Style
Instant Shelter 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 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 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.
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 four (4) arches of unit
4. Assemble unit end arch, first interior arch, and wind
braces with first top ridge, base cross rail, and side
cross rail sections.
5. Add additional arch assemblies 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 Rhino Shelter 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
Qty Part Number Description
1 MUC-8000 Main Unit Cover
1 DZD-5002 End Panel Door with Zippers
1 DZD-5003 End Panel with Zippered
Manway Door

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4 EUL-2002 End Upright w/Foot A & B
8 BTSC-2006 Bent Tube Side Crest
4 TC-2000 Top Crest Tube
4 CSU-2001 Center Straight Uprights
2 CW-2005 Corner Wind Brace
10 SCR-2004 Swedged Cross Rails M/F
5 ECR-2003 End Cross Rails F/F
8 TB-3004 Turnbuckles
20 CBN-3005-3 Carriage Bolts – 3 1/4”
10 CBN-3005-2 Carriage Bolts – 2 1/8”
30 CBN-3005-N 3/8” Nuts
30 CBN-3005-W Washers – 3/8” Curved
2 R-3003 3/16” Rope
4 BC-36 Bungee Cord Hold Ups
4 DBA-3000 Earth Cable Anchors
4 UB-3002 U Bolts with Nuts
1 DR-3001 36” Drive Rod
4 EP-1000 1-5/8” Plastic End Plugs
10 EP-1001 1” Plastic End Plugs
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Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
Swedged
Cross Rail F/F
Bent Tube
Side Crest
Top Crest Tube
End Upright
w/Foot A
End Upright
w/Foot B
Center Side
Upright
Wind Brace
Bent Tube
Side Crest
Bent Tube
Side Crest
Bent Tube
Side Crest
Wind Brace
End Upright
w/Foot A
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
Swedged
Cross Rail F/F
Swedged
Cross Rail F/F
Swedged
Cross Rail F/F
Top Crest Tube
Top Crest Tube
Top Crest Tube
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
End Upright
w/Foot B
Center Side
Upright
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
Swedged
Cross Rail M/F
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
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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.
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FRAME ASSEMBLY
Step1. Assemble the Front and Rear End Arches(2) using
(1) Top Crest #TC-2000, (2) Bent Tube Side Crest #BTSC-
2006 and (2) End Upright w/Foot #EUL-2002 for each one.
Use (4) #CBN-3005-2 carriage bolts 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 #CW-2005
to the End Upright w/Foot #EUL-2002 to the first of the
End Arch assemblies. Use a #CBN-3005-2 Carriage Bolt
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 #TC-2000, (2) Bent Tube Side Crest
#BTSC-2006, and (2) Center Straight Upright #CSU-2001
for each of the arches. Use CBN-3000-2 carriage bolts
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 (4) SCR-2004
Swedged Cross Rails to the End Arch with (4) CBN-3005-
3 carriage bolts, washers, and nuts through the pre-drilled
holes in the arch members. The 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 an interior arch assembly up vertically into position,
so the cross rails align with the holes in the interior arch.
Using (4) Carriage Bolts #CBN-3000-3 with nuts and
washers, connect the cross rails between the end arch and
the first interior arch assemblies. Connect the (2) Wind
Braces #CW-2005 diagonally across the end and interior
arch as shown in the frame illustration.
SCR-2004 Top
Ridge Rail
Step 5. Begin the Top Ridge Rail by placing a Swedged
Cross Rail underneath the End Top Crest Tube. Secure
the Cross Rail loosely with a Carriage Bolt# CBN-3005-3
with washer and nut facing the interior of the unit.
Step 6. Add remaining 3 middle arches and rear end arch
in the same fashion. Note that the Plain end of 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
EUL-2002
End Upright w/Foot
TC-2000 Top
Crest Tube BTSC-2006
Bent Tube Side
Crest
CW-2005 Corner
Wind Brace
SCR-2004 Side
Cross Rail CSU-2001
Center
Straight
Upright

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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. After hardware is tightened, insert plastic end plugs
#EP-1000 (1 5/8”) & EP-1001 (1”) into all open ends of
frame members.
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.
ANCHORING FRAME TO GROUND
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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 12x12x8 building comes with 4
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.
Pre-Drill Holes if there is Any Rock In Ground
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.
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
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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.
Pull U-Bolt &
Anchor Loop up on
Arch Base and
Ti
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END 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.
Step1. Remove Carriage bolts from the Top Crest Rail
and the two Upper Cross Rails. Install End Panel Door
w/Zippers #DZD-5002 and End Panel with Manway
#DZD-5003 on desired ends of the Frame assembly.
Step 2. 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 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 prevent door movement in
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Assembly InstructionsShed House Style 12 x 12 x 8
The rope channels should be located inside the unit, with
the frame members passing through the pre-cut slits in
the end panel/door. Replace and tighten the carriage
bolts after putting the end 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 to relieve it. The PE fabric is rip-stop weave
and will only separate where cut.
Step 3. 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.
Note: Adjust/Snug the end 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
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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 remaining turnbuckles completely.
Place the turnbuckles into outer hole in the foot of each
end arch. Tie off the rope coming out of the Main Cover
rope slot on either side to the turnbuckles. After
securing one end of the rope in the Main Cover, gently
pull the excess slack out of the rope and cover to
tighten. Hold the end of the unsecured rope and apply
pressure downward with a foot to remove excess.
Temporarily tie the end of the rope to the turnbuckle. Go
over the entire outer edge of the cover and adjust the
excess material around the end so it is not bunched up.
Spread excess material evenly along the outer edge.
Once cover is pulled tight and even, tie off the rope end
to the turnbuckle. All slack should be out of the rope at
this time. Repeat this step on both ends of the cover.
Tighten the turnbuckle to tighten the cover. This step
may need to be repeated to ensure a snug and centered
fit.
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Step 3. 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
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.
Step 4. Retighten the turnbuckles on both the cover and
end panels. 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.
DOOR HOLD UPS
All Rhino Shelter 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 with 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
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 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 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 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.
CUSTOMER SERVICE OR INSTALLATION
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.
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