Rigid Frame Truck Shelter Installation Guide

Measure Roof Frame width from outside edge to edge and take note.

The standard width is 11'-6" (138")

Measure the door width and divide that number by 2 to determine the centerline of the door opening.

Take the Roof Frame width from the previous step and divide that by 2 to determine the Side Frame offset from the door opening centerline.

This would be 5'-9" (69") for a standard width unit.

Using the Side Frame offset dimension, mark lines from the centerline of the door opening to each side of the door opening.

Make a mark towards the top and bottom of each side of the door opening to help ensure the Side Frames are plumb.

These marks will be used in a later step to align the outside edges of the side frames.

Line up the outside edges of the side frame support mounting plates 1" beyond the marks made in the previous step (further from door opening).

The frame mounting plate must be offset 1" from the reference lines so the Side Frames can be centered on the upper C-Chanel of the Frame Supports with the outside faces of the Side Frames aligned with the reference marks.

Use a marker to make reference marks in the mounting locations on the wall through the pilot holes on the base frame plate for predrilling.

Set the frame aside and predrill concrete anchor holes per installer supplied anchors.

Realign Side Frame Supports and anchor to wall surface using concrete anchors or by using other best practices.

Place the Side Frames onto the Side Frame Support Braces and make sure they are plumb by aligning the outside faces of the Side Frames with the reference lines marked in Step 2.

Once Side Frames are plumb and aligned, fasten them to the wall by drilling through the back vertical frame 2x4 between each of the frame braces using at least (3) concrete anchors per Side Frame , or by using other best mounting practices.

Be sure to orient the side frames with the end that has (2) stacked 2x4 boards on the bottom.

Secure the bottom face of the Side Frames to the Support Braces by using the 1/4"x2" Hex Head Lag Bolts through the pilot holes on the underside of the upper C-Channel.

Place the Top Frame onto the Side Frames making sure the left and right faces of the Top Frame are aligned with the outside faces of the Side Frames, and making sure the side with the eyebolts are away from the wall, towards the front.

Once Top Frame is aligned with the Side Frames, fasten it to the wall by drilling through the back horizonal frame 2x6 using at least (3) concrete anchors, or by using other best practices.

Approximately 1" of vinyl material should overhang the Top Frame on both sides which should be stapled or nailed to the top edges of the Side Frames to create a drip ledge for rain.

Fasten the 3x3 Angle Brackets in the four upper corners between the Top Frame and the Side Frames using the #8x2" Wood Screws, to ensure the Top Frame is square with the Side Frames.

Using tacks or nails, temporarily pin the left and right face curtains to the Side Frames by fastening through the curtain into the edge of the Side Frames.

These will be fully fastened in a later step. These just need to be pinned well enough to hold them in place at this time.

Be sure the curtains are properly oriented, with the wear pleats on the bottom and the side curtains tapering down towards the center of the door as shown.

Using tacks or nails, temporarily pin the Top Face Curtain to the Top Frame through the curtain into the front face of the Top Frame.

This will be fully fastened in a later step. This just needs to be pinned well enough hold in place at this time.

Fasten the Side Angle Trim to the front left and front right corners of the Dock Shelter using the 1/4" x 1-1/2" Self Drilling Screws.

Drill screws along the score line on the Angle Trim adding a fastener 1" from the top and bottom, as well as one into each fiber stiffener (roughly every 14").

It is okay to drill a small 1/8" pilot hole into each screw location if you are struggling drilling through all the material.

Fasten the Top Angle Trim to the upper front edge of the Dock Shelter using the 1/4" x 1-1/2" Self Drilling Screws.

Drill screws along the score line on the Angle Trim adding a fastener 1" from both left and right edges, as well as one into each fiber stiffener (roughly 14" apart).

It is okay to drill an 1/8" pilot hole into each screw location if you are struggling to drill through all the material.

It is okay to make a small cut centered on the front face of the angle trim to assist in bending the trim over the peak of the Top Frame.

These views showing the left side Draft Pad with the Face Curtain hidden to show Draft Pad mounting details.

Orient the Draft Pad with the rounded corner facing outwards and the vinyl tab with the (2) grommets against the 2x4s inside of the Side Frame.

Fasten the vinyl tab into the inside face of the lower 2x4 bracing on the Side Frames through the (2) grommets using the #14x1-1/2" Phillips Screws.

Fold down the Draft Pad so the Bottom Face of the Draft Pad is flush with the Top Face of the Dock Opening.

Fasten the elastic strap to the inside face of the rear vertical 2x4 through the grommet on the strap using a #14x1-1/2" Phillips Screw.

Make sure the elastic is taut when installing, but do not over stretch the strap or the Draft Pad will not stay level (roughly 6"-8" above the pad).

Reference image is looking up inside from behind the Dock Shelter.

Attach a Bungee to each Side Face Curtain from the Grommet in the Upper Tab of the Face Curtain to the Eyebolt in the Rear Face of the Front Top Frame Board.

It is normal for there to be some slack in the bungees; they should not be taut.

It is best to crimp the bungee hooks closed to prevent them from falling off during use.

Add a generous bead of caulk along the top edges of the Dock Shelter that are in contact with the mounting surface.