IMPORTANT -- SPECIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ** READ ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING!** If at any point, you have questions, call 1-800-851-0865...(The manufacturer will not be responsible for delays or lost installation time, due to failure to follow all instructions.) ATTENTION INSTALLERS: We recommend that the protective covering be left on the shelter components until assembly has been completed. Remove covering just enough to install bolts and fasten shelter together. Metal shavings left on roof or other surfaces will quickly rust and stain the surface finish. Cutting, drilling and installing roof panels, fasteners and other components will cause metal shavings. These shavings MUST be carefully removed at the end of each day by either sweeping or brushing the installed roof and other surfaces. 1. It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that, before setting any anchor bolts, the current footing layout is obtained from the manufacturer and the bolts are accurately set. 1A 1B Anchor Bolts are not included and must be furnished at time of installation. Consult local building codes and drawings if ordered and furnished. We recommend using High Quality Stainless Steel Anchor Bolts in areas with a corrosive climate. Check local building codes. 2. If the shelter is set on a concrete slab (or footings), the slab must be exactly level so that all the posts will be at the exact same elevation when mounted on the slab and anchored down. 3. If the shelter is set on an unlevel surface, it will bolt together if assembled with all bolts loose. When the bolts are tightened, some of the steel joints will have gaps and the unit may not be exactly plumb; however, the strength of the structure will not be affected. 4. In areas with frequent rain, the slab or footing elevation should be at least 1 above the elevation of the surrounding landscaping to prevent water from ponding around the base plate and anchor bolts. 5. In most cases, the anchor bolt nuts should not be tightened completely, until the frame is assembled and squared, and the roof panels have been installed. 6. In all cases, the center to center of roof panel lock spacing, the 24 c/c for the 3-V roof panels, must be maintained as the panels are installed. IF THIS IS NOT DONE, the problems may not show-up until towards the end of the panel installation, when they will not fit properly. If this happens, go back and check the spacing and re-set if necessary.
7. As is common in the erection of all types of metal structures, due to job site conditions - unlevel slabs, footings, etc., slight modifications such as reaming of some holes or even drilling a new hole or two, may become necessary and must be done on the job site. 8. Installing Tek screws at a high rpm may cause the Tek screws to become damaged or break during installation. If damage or breakage occurs, lower the speed of the drill. 9. Predrilling holes and removing metal shavings and debris from between components before fastening together will help prevent any rusting or staining of surrounding surfaces. 10. After assembly of the gutter is complete, be sure to drill holes in the gutter at the desired locations and install scuppers or downspouts. 11. Touch up paint has been supplied with your shelter to cover minor scratches or bolt and screw heads to give your shelter that finished look. Use a template for touch up painting to achieve a good finish and minimize over spray.
Contact us @ (800)851-0865 MERAMEC SHELTER ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: If dawings oredered and supplied for this unit, refer to those for exact details and special notes. Recommended Tools: Before You Begin: Saftey Glasses, Tape Measure, Carpenters Level, Framing Square, Hex Head Nut Drivers, Elec. Drill w/ Bits, String, Mallet 1.) Please read all instructions and the General Notes Page carefully. Check the Bill of Materials for any missing parts, and gather necessary tools. To prevent scratching of painted materials, place on a tarp, paper, or protective material. 2.) For ease of assembly and installation, familiarize yourself with component parts. ATTENTION Metal shavings left on roof and other surfaces will quickly rust and stain the surface finish. INSTALLERS: Cutting,drilling and installing roof panels,fasteners or other components will cause metal shavings. These shavings MUST be carefully removed at the end of each day either by sweeping or brushing the installed roof and other surfaces.
Contact us @ (800)851-0865 MERAMEC SHELTER ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Bolt Cover Plate Corner Post Base Plate Washer NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INSTALL BASE PLATE WASHER DURING POST ASSEMBLY Anchor Bolt Centered On Corner Posts Typical Meramec Tubular Post To Assembly And Anchor Bolt Placement Detail
Meramec Shelter - Bill of Material Post Roof Panel Gutter Fascia Projection Fascia Corner Cap
STEP 1 Layout the legs and rafters (see Fig. 1-1), and then bolt together using the 3/4" bolts and nuts (see Fig. 1-2). NOTE: Access holes in rafter go on top. Do Not Tighten Bolts Completely At This Time. Raise post and rafter assembly into place and set base plate onto the anchor bolt. Do Not Tighten Bolts Completely At This Time. NOTE: It Is Very Important To Install Base Plate Washer During Post Assembly. Leg Leg Top of 3/4" Bolt (4 Req'd per Leg) Fig. 1-1 Fig. 1-2 Top of STEP 2 Bolt together the rafter assemblies using the 3/4" bolts and nuts (see Fig. 2-1). Do Not Tighten Bolts Completely At This Time. Tie rafter assemblies together with boards on either side for alignment while installing the roof panels. Check for level. Align as necessary. Tighten nuts on anchor bolts and all other connections. Shims may be necessary to level and tighten bolts on base plates. 3/4" Bolts (4 Req'd. per Connection) Top of Post Post Top of Fig. 2-1 Fig. 2-2
STEP 3 If the unit has a ridge cap, place the ridge cap on top of the center rafter and fasten to rafter using #5 Tek screws at 12" on center bothe sides. Smaller shelters will not have a ridge cap. Next, beginning at the edge of the roof, istall the roof panels using #5 Tek screws at 8" on center. Fasten roof panels to the rafters and the ridge cap. NOTE: Install only two screws at the start to allow flex for attaching the next panel. Continue over the top (roof deck) the panels will easily bend over the peak. Check progression of panels to be sure you are maintaining 24" center to center of panel locks. Ridge Cap Post Decking Roof Panel Center Line of Lock Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2 HINT: To speed in the joining of 2 pans, hold a 2x4 under the lock, and lightly tapping on top with a rubber mallet. Install only two Tek screws at the start to allow flex for attaching the next panel. NOTE: Be sure to maintain 24" centers with panels (Center to Center of Locks). Ridge Cap Post Decking #2 Tek Screws @ 8" O.C. Peak Roof Panel Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4 ATTENTION INSTALLERS: Metal shavings left on roof and other surfaces will quickly rust and stain the surface finish. Cutting, drilling and installing roof panels,fasteners and other components will cause metal shavings. These shavings MUST be carefully removed at the end of each day either by sweeping or brushing the installed roof and other surfaces.
STEP 4 Attach the roof panels to the gutter fascia and projection fascia using #8 Tek screws at 8" o.c. (see Fig. 4-2). NOTE: See Fig. 4-1 for location of gutter and projection fascia.. After the gutter and projection fascia are installed, attach the corner caps using #8 Tek screws. Drill several holes in the bottom of the gutter for drainage, at the desired locations. Gutter Fascia Gutter Fascia Fig. 4-1 Projection Fascia Fig. 4-2 Roof Panel #8 Tek Screws @ 8" O.C. STEP 5 After gutter fascia and projection fascia are installed, attach fascia cover and corner caps using #8 Tek screws, (see Fig. 5-1 & 5-2). Also, there are cover plates for the access holes in the posts. These should be installed at this time. #8 Tek Screws (4 Req'd.) Fascia Cover Corner Cap #8 Tek Screws (4 Req'd.) Fig. 5-1 Fig. 5-2
Note: Touch up paint has been supplied with your shelter to cover minor scratches or bolts and screw heads to give your shelter the finished look. Use a template for touch up painting to achieve a good finish and minimize over spray. CONGRATULATIONS! ASSEMBLY COMPLETED Other Products Available from AMERICANA BUILDING PRODUCTS: Fabric Window Awnings, Aluminum Patio Covers and Window Awnings, Glass Enclosures, Screen Enclosures, Park Shelters, Aluminum Railings & Columns, Retractable Fabric Awnings & More!
STEP 1 Drill a 2 3/4" dia. hole approximently 4" O.C. in the bottom of the Gutter. Apply Silicone to the lip of the Gutter Flange insert through the top of gutter (see Fig 1-1). Attach the Rolled Alum. Elbow over the Flange Neck with 1 - #15 x 1 1/4 Tek Screw (see Fig. 1-2). Gutter Flange (Apply Silicone to Lip) Fascia Gutter #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw Rolled Alum. Elbow Rolled Alum. Elbow Fig. 1-1 Fig. 1-2 STEP 2 Attach downspout support brackets to columns using #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw (see Fig. 2-2). Evenly space brackets splitting the column into thirds as to best support downspout (see Fig. 2-1). Column Rolled Alum. Elbow #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw Column Downspout Bracket Downspout Suprt. Brckt. Fig. 2-1 Fig. 2-2
STEP 3 Temporally secure extruded downspout to brackets & insert a rolled alum. elbow into the top securing with a #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw (see Fig. 3-1). Align the mouths of the Rolled Elbows. Measure the distance between elbows adding an 1 1/2" to each end to find overall length of rolled alum. splice, cut as required (see Fig. 3-2). Rolled Alum. Elbow Extruded Alum. Downspout (Temporally Secured to Brackets) #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw Column Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2 STEP 4 Install rolled alum. splice by releasing lower elbow - downspout assy and inserting lower end of splice into elbow securing with #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw. Repostion exruded alum. downspout againist support brackets securing with #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw, but at the same time insert upper rolled alum. elbow into upper end of splice and secure with #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw (see Fig 4-1). Cut extruded alum. downspout to desired length and insert bottom into alum. scupper securing with #5 1 1/4" Tek Screw (see Fig 4-2). Upper Rolled Alum. Elbow Extruded Downspout #5 1 1/4" Tek Screw Rolled Alum. Splice Lower Rolled Alum. Elbow #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw Downspout Suprt. Brkt. Alum. Scupper #5 x 1 1/4" Tek Screw Fig. 4-1 Fig. 4-2 Column