Common Installation Options
Container Mounted
The most common and straightforward mounting option for any of the products in our shelter range. Shipping containers create a sturdy foundation for all applications, while still offering mobility and affordability.
Providing ample clearance for most industries, the ability to have internal opening doors also helps to create more secure dry space and easy access to gear.
Freestanding / Pole Mounted
Free-standing or pole mounted shelters open up the space around the shelter, allowing for improved air circulation and natural lighting. By removing the need for shipping containers, the overall footprint is reduced while still retaining the same covered dry space.
These can create fantastic covered areas for animals and stock to escape the elements and can be positioned at any desired location without being restricted to container placement.
Wall / Block Mounted
This approach is widely favoured by landscaping supply companies, quarries and aggregate yards for quickly establishing durable and affordable storage spaces.
By securely bolting or affixing the shelters directly on top of concrete blocks or walls, you can create customised storage bunkers, suitable for storing different types of loose aggregate or materials.
Installation Process For Your Container Shelter.
STEP 1
Take time to place your containers level, accurately and square to each other. If you need containers for your shelter project we can assist with supply NZ wide.
STEP 2
Unbox your shelter from its shipping crate, start by removing the base plates and positioning these accurately atop the containers - placed these as per the supplied base plate layout guide in your installation guide. Take time to measure accurately before welding the base plates into position.
STEP 3
Next step is to remove all portals (arches) from the shipping crate. Put these together on the ground to create your complete arches.
STEP 4
Once the arches are complete and bolted together, cover all of the swaged joins with the supplied anti friction cloth tape.
STEP 5
Lift all of the complete arches into position and install them onto the secured base plates. This should be done one at a time with the use of a scissor lift and 1 person to help guide the arch into position atop of the spigot on the base plate.
STEP 6
Once all the arches are in position bolt all arches securely to the base plate spigots.
STEP 7
Next step is to position and secure all connection purlins between the arches. All holes are pre drilled and all nuts and bolts supplied.
STEP 8
Ensure you have the use of a scissor lift or similar. Once all purlins are in place you can move on to V bracing - if required.
STEP 9
If your shelter utilises V bracing (8m + shelters) now is time to position this. This is secured in position using supplied clamps/nuts and bolts on the first and last bays only.
STEP 10
Now your shelter frame is complete - ensure all nuts are tightened, joins are covered with frame tape and everything looks good.
You can now hang and position your back wall. This can also be done after the main cover is installed if preferable
STEP 11
Position your cover down the length of one container. Place the tensioning poles into their pockets and attach ropes which are thrown to the other side of the shelter.
STEP 12
Slowly and carefully pull your cover over the frame. This will take 2-3 people.
Once the shelter cover is pulled over, ensure your cover is evenly positioned before starting to tension it into position. Follow the supplied installation instructions for tensioning tips.
Step 1 - Shelter Selection
- Decide which model ShelterPro container shelter best suits your requirements.
- Arrange for shipping or collection of your container shelter kit.
- All shelter components, including base plates, spigots, arches, purlins, and cover, are delivered in a shipping crate.
Step 2 - Container Placement
- Select the location for your shelter setup.
- Use suitable equipment to lift and place the containers into position based on the supplied container layout guide to suit your shelter.
- Ensure the containers are placed squarely, on firm level ground and spaced correctly according to the shelter's dimensions.
We can assist with container purchase and supply New Zealand wide.
Step 3 - Delivery and Unpacking
- Unpack and organise the shelter components, including base plates, spigots, arches, purlins, and covers.
Step 4 - Position and weld base plates
- Take time to measure accurately before welding the base plates into position.
- Weld the base plates to the top of each container at the marked locations, ensuring they are secure and aligned as per the supplied base plate layout guide.
Remember to follow the base plate layout guide and take care to measure accurately before welding.
Step 5 - Setting up the arches
- Unpack the portals (arches) from the shipping crate and assemble them on the ground following the supplied instructions
- After assembling and bolting the arches together, cover all the swaged joints with the provided anti-friction cloth tape.
- Attach the arches to the base plates and spigots using the supplied nuts and bolts.
Step 6 - Bolting arches
- Use a scissor lift and a helper to lift and position each arch onto the base plates one at a time, then bolt all arches securely to the base plate spigots with the supplied bolts.
Step 7 - Install purlins
- Install the purlins perpendicular to the arches at the designated intervals.
- Position and secure all connection purlins between the arches using the pre-drilled holes and supplied nuts and bolts. Use a scissor lift or similar equipment for this task.
- After the purlins are installed, proceed to V bracing, V bracing is attached using the supplied nuts, bolts and clamps on all models 8m and above using the first and last shelter bays.
Step 8 - Cover Installation
- Once the frame is complete and all swaged joins and hard edges are friction taped, you can position the back wall. This can be done now or after installing the main overhead cover.
- Prepare the overhead cover by unrolling it and laying it out along the full length atop of one container.
- Insert one full length tensioning bar into the tensioning bar pocket of the cover, secure ropes to the tensioning bar and throw these over the frame to the other side of the shelter.
- Pull the cover over the frame from the far side, ensuring it is centred, evenly distributed, and overlaps the edges of the shelter structure.
You will need a few people on ropes to evenly pull the cover over the frame. Ensure you select a nice day with minimal wind.
Step 9 - Tensioning the cover
- Insert the second tensioning bar, once the cover is in position you can make cutouts for the ratchet straps in the tensioning bar pocket. Place the straps around the tensioning bar, and into the ratchets.
- Begin tensioning the cover by tightening the ratchets on the base plates, working symmetrically along both sides.
- Adjust the tension to eliminate slack and wrinkles, ensuring a smooth, taut cover.
- Distribute the tension evenly to avoid stressing specific areas.
- Securely and tightly lace the front and aft edges of the shelter around the first and last arch.
All of our shelters are supplied with detailed step by step instructions but if you have any questions during the installation process do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
If you would prefer leave the installation to the professionals we have great teams of installers that can do it for you, NZ wide.
STEP 1
Take time to place your containers level, accurately and square to each other. If you need containers for your shelter project we can assist with supply NZ wide.
STEP 2
Unbox your shelter from its shipping crate, start by removing the base plates and positioning these accurately atop the containers - placed these as per the supplied base plate layout guide in your installation guide. Take time to measure accurately before welding the base plates into position.
STEP 3
Next step is to remove all portals (arches) from the shipping crate. Put these together on the ground to create your complete arches.
STEP 4
Once the arches are complete and bolted together, cover all of the swaged joins with the supplied anti friction cloth tape.
STEP 5
Lift all of the complete arches into position and install them onto the secured base plates. This should be done one at a time with the use of a scissor lift and 1 person to help guide the arch into position atop of the spigot on the base plate.
STEP 6
Once all the arches are in position bolt all arches securely to the base plate spigots.
STEP 7
Next step is to position and secure all connection purlins between the arches. All holes are pre drilled and all nuts and bolts supplied.
STEP 8
Ensure you have the use of a scissor lift or similar. Once all purlins are in place you can move on to V bracing - if required.
STEP 9
If your shelter utilises V bracing (8m + shelters) now is time to position this. This is secured in position using supplied clamps/nuts and bolts on the first and last bays only.
STEP 10
Now your shelter frame is complete - ensure all nuts are tightened, joins are covered with frame tape and everything looks good.
You can now hang and position your back wall. This can also be done after the main cover is installed if preferable
STEP 11
Position your cover down the length of one container. Place the tensioning poles into their pockets and attach ropes which are thrown to the other side of the shelter.
STEP 12
Slowly and carefully pull your cover over the frame. This will take 2-3 people.
Once the shelter cover is pulled over, ensure your cover is evenly positioned before starting to tension it into position. Follow the supplied installation instructions for tensioning tips.
Warehousing
Easily extendable secure warehousing space for product and inventory.
Contracting
Protect your assets by creating secure dry space for staff and gear.
Aggregate & Material
Easy to install, high clearance covered storage for aggregate and material yards & quarries.
Construction
Secure, relocatable storage for construction, forestry and work site tools & equipment.
Farm Supplies
Convenient, dry and secure storage for farm equipment, hay and live stock feed.
Trades & Services
Ideal for creating a covered and secure workshop without building a permanent structure.
Additional Storage
Add extra storage space to your shed or garage with easy to install and portable secure shelters.
Vehicle Coverage
Protect your vehicles from the elements with undercover storage for boats, campervans, cars and other vehicles.
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