Alaska Tent & Tarp 12x PORTABLE BUILDING User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SETTING UP A
12x PORTABLE BUILDING
12xPB-8 Written Instruction
Thank you for purchasing an ALASKA TENT & TARP Portable Building. You should have received five (5)
bags:
1) Fabric Top Cover and Fabric End Panels
2) Base Frame and Corners
3) Wall Legs
4) Arches
5) Spanners and Augers
Your building has been set-up in our shop. We believe you should have all the correct pieces and parts.
(see Parts List) The set-up procedures are as follows:
1) Prepare the building site. If you are building a platform, the finished dimensions are that of the
building's footprint. (e.g. 12' x 18' Portable Building fits onto a 12' x 18' platform)
2) Layout the four (4) corners and base pieces and slip fit together. Each base piece has a
5
/
16
" drilled
through it. These holes are used to anchor the building to a platform (use ¼" lag screws – not included)
or to the ground (use nail spikes – not included). Do not anchor the base frame at this time, because
the fabric cover and web straps are drawn under the frame.
3) Starting at one end of the base (front or back) install the wall legs, then, the arches – one section at
a time. (If you put all the wall legs in first, they tend to torque and stress the base frame)
NOTE: The four (4) wall legs used for the end panels have insert posts that need to point
inward. There are two left-hand and two right-hand legs.
The two (2) long arches for the end panels are identical. Since the insert posts are
top center, the long arch can go on the left side or the right side, whichever is
necessary so that the insert posts point inward.
12
X
Lengt h
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12 ' Wi d e
5
/
16
" Holes

Alaska Tent & Tarp 12x PORTABLE BUILDING Specifications

General

Size	12x
Manufacturer	Alaska Tent & Tarp
Frame Material	Steel
Floor Included	No
Portable	Yes
Dimensions	12 ft x 12 ft

Summary

Prepare Building Site

Assemble Base Frame

Anchoring Base Frame

Base pieces have holes for anchoring to a platform or ground, but do not anchor yet.

Install Wall Legs and Arches

Wall Leg Orientation

Wall legs for end panels have inward-pointing insert posts; two left-hand, two right-hand.

End Panel Arch Orientation

End panel arches are identical; ensure insert posts face inward for proper fit.

Install Fabric End Panels

Securing End Panel Rope

Thread rope through panel cut-outs and over frame posts, snuggling it to gather the hem.

Secure Web Straps

Install Spanners

Install Top Cover

Top Cover Placement

Place top cover outside on the left and unroll to the back, overlapping ends by six inches.

Ratchet Removal Caution

Remove ratchets from cover edge before pulling over frame to prevent snagging or injury.

Secure Anchoring

Anchor Ratchet Options

Anchor ratchets to base corner, platform, or ground using augers for high wind areas.

Final Tightening and Fastening

Tighten Ratchets and Straps

Tighten ratchets end-to-end for cover tension, then tighten internal web straps.

Fasten Base Frame

Fasten the base frame to the platform or ground after all cover and strap tensioning.

Building Care and Maintenance

Snow Load Warning

Building is not rated for snow load; remove snow or cover for winter to prevent damage.