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

Anchor Bolts are not included and must be furnished at time of installation.
Consult local building codes and drawings if ordered and furnished.

1B

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.

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MERAMEC SHELTER
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Recommended Tools: Saftey Glasses, Tape Measure, Carpenters Level, Framing Square, Hex Head Nut Drivers, Elec. Drill
w/ Bits, String, Mallet
Before You Begin: 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.

MERAMEC SHELTER
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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Rafter
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 Rafter Assembly

And Anchor Bolt Placement Detail

Meramec Shelter - Bill of Material

Post

Gutter Fascia

Rafter

Projection Fascia

Roof Panel

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
Rafter

Top of Rafter

3/4" Bolt
(4 Req'd per Leg)

Top of Rafter
Fig. 1-2

Fig. 1-1

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.

Top of Rafter
3/4" Bolts
(4 Req'd. per
Connection)

Rafter
Rafter
Post

Post
Top of Rafter
Fig. 2-1

Fig. 2-2

STEP 3
Place the ridge cap on the rafter and fasten to rafter with #5 Tek screws at 2'-0" on center both sides (see Fig. 3-1).
NOTE: Ridge cap to rafter, roof panel to ridge cap on center rafter only. Smaller shelters will not have a ridge cap.
If the shelter does not have a ridge cap, begin installing the roof panels.
Once the ridge cap has been installed, snap two roof panels together and beginning at the ridge of the roof, slide
the panels into the ridge cap (see Fig. 3-2). Line up the center of the panel locks with the center of the ridge and
attach the panels to the rafter using #5 Tek screws at 8" on center. The panels will easily bend over the ridge
(see Fig. 3-3 & 3-4). Continue this procedure down each side of the roof deck.
Rafter
Ridge Cap
Decking
Post

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 section.
NOTE: Be sure to maintain 24" centers with panels (Center to Center of Locks).
Ridge Cap
Rafter
Post
Decking
Peak
Roof Panel
#2 Tek Screws
@ 8" O.C.
Fig. 3-4

Fig. 3-3

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

Roof
Panel

Projection
Fascia

#8 Tek Screws
@ 8" O.C.

Fig. 4-1

Fig. 4-2

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

Fig. 5-1

Corner Cap

#8 Tek Screws
(4 Req'd.)

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

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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
#5 x 1 1/4"
Tek Screw
Rolled Alum. Elbow

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

Fig. 3-1

Column

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).

Extruded
Downspout

Upper Rolled
Alum. Elbow
#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
Column
Fig. 4-1

Fig. 4-2