Shelter Assembly
Design Shelter In Field Bags
Everything you need to assemble a Habitat comes in these rugged, compact field bags.
Shelter Parts
These parts are all that is required to assemble the portable shelter. A collapsible, aluminum- framed locking door is standard with each unit (shown in foreground).
Assembled Roof Structure
The articulated mainframe unfolds in a similar manner to an umbrella and standard 6′ (183 cm) vertical side walls allow maximum floor space in each shelter. For larger models do not forget to extend the roof tele-bars by depressing the spring loaded button on the bottom surface and pulling outward. The tele-bar is in the right position when the button seats itself in the next available hole.
Initial Shelter Lift Sequence – Legs Drop Into Position
The framework is of highest quality 6061-T6 aluminum, with industrial clear anodized components for ease of maintenance and high strength to weight ratios. All other fastening components are plated to maximize resistance to corrosion.
Mainframe Fully Assembled – Roof On
No tools, guy ropes or wires are required. A completely free standing structure is formed when horizontal eave and base bars snap lock into the mainframe.
Hang Door In Any Centre Position
The door is unfolded and hooked on the eave and base bars. Finding the center position allows for ease of assembly of the shelter sidewall covers.
Velcro Sidewall Panels Are Added To Left And Right Of Door
All Design Shelter cover sets are secured to the mainframe with heavy duty Velcro type fastener. Always start your sidewall attachments at the left of door and right of door positions.
Rear Wall Panel Is Attached Using Colour Coded Velcr
Once the Left of Door and Right of Door sidewall panels are attached, all that remains is the rear panel to be attached by way of colour coded Velcro fastener.
Fully Assembled Habitat Shelter In Less Than 20 Minutes
Ease of assembly is a key differentiator for Design Shelter against all competitors. Lightweight, strong and reliable are common descriptions for any Design Shelter system
The unique octagonal shape of the the shelter systems have proven to be wind resistant and allow for superior structural integrity. However, it is always recommended that customers ensure that their Design Shelters are adequately secured to the ground. As a lightweight design, appropriate anchoring techniques are mandatory to ensure that your investment is long term. Please visit “Anchoring” elsewhere in this site and consider one of several suggested anchoring techniques approved by Design Shelter.
Fully Assembled MH or MLH Series Shelter Systems from Design Shelter