www.ESP.swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL SR114X84G Starting Serial #: L117-001001 Patent No. 9,644,420 FEMA P-320-2014 Fourth Edition ICC 500-2014 FEMA P-361-2015 Third Edition TM ade I The SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.
Near-Absolute Protection “Having a safe room in your home or small business can help provide near-absolute protection for you and your family or employees from injury or death caused by the dangerous forces of extreme winds. Near-absolute protection means that, based on our current knowledge of tornadoes and hurricanes, the occupants of a safe room built and installed according to the guidance in this publication will have a high probability of being protected from injury or death.
successful performance of this product under extreme weather conditions. The manufacturer has provided detailed Installation Instructions, including an Installation Checklist and an Inspection Checklist. Installation must be in strict accordance with these instructions. The National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) and the Producer Member recommend that the owner or their representative arrange for inspection by a Qualified Inspector immediately upon installation of this shelter.
Limitations and Exclusions This limited warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Limitation - This limited warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions contained within this manual. This limited warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to normal wear of product.
When Choosing a Location For Your Safety Shelter: 1) Location of Shelter is at the minimum elevation of the lowest floor required by the floodplain ordinance of the community, or One Foot above the flood elevation corresponding to the highest recorded elevation if the area is not in a mapped special flood hazard area or is in a mapped nonparticipating community. 2) Shelter is located within the interior of a residence or located within 150 feet of the residence it is intended to serve.
) NEVER attempt to attach any type of AC (alternating current) or high voltage lighting fixtures or appliance to the Safety Shelter without first consulting a licensed electrician and your local electrical codes. Failure to strictly comply with all applicable electrical codes could result in serious injury and/or death. Battery operated lights and appliances can be used inside the Safety Shelter. 7) NEVER store flammable materials or fuel in your Safety Shelter.
Safety Shelter Periodic Inspection 1) At least twice a year inspect the operation of the Safety Shelter. 2) Inspect the outside of the Safety Shelter for items blocking the door or any vents. Remove these items if found. 3) Unlock the Safety Shelter Door. 4) Slide the door to the fully open position. If the door does not slide freely look for obstructions behind the door or inside the door’s overhead rail and remove.
Safety Shelter Periodic Maintenance 1) To clean your Safety Shelter use warm water and a damp rag with dish soap. Thoroughly rinse with water and dry. 2) Solvents and harsh chemicals should NEVER be used on the Safety Shelter. They will damage the powder coat finish causing the metal to rust and will void the Warranty. 3) NEVER attempt to repair the Safety Shelter yourself. Call the manufacturer at 800-222-8183.
7) Family members that are old enough to be left home alone should be trained on how to properly and safely use the Safety Shelter. A plan should be established and practiced just for them. 8) To prevent children from playing inside the Safety Shelter it is recommended that it remain locked at all times. 9) To enter the Safety Shelter unlock the deadbolt and remove the key from the deadbolt. Take the key with you into the Safety Shelter.
17) To exit the Safety Shelter, unlock the Deadbolt, move the Black Knurled Door Handle to the left and slide the door open to the left. Exit the Safety Shelter to a safe location. 18) If for any reason any part of the door latching mechanism becomes damaged and inoperable causing the door to not open, there is a failsafe relief method to get the door open. There are three Latch Pins in the jamb. Remove the Cotter Pins from the back of these pins and then pull these three pins out of the jamb.
ANCHOR BOLT ALIGNMENT TEMPLATE Item # 1 2 3 4 5 Part # 20434 20435 20436 20437 19797 Template Template Template Template Template - Description Anchor Bolt, Front Left Anchor Bolt, Rear Left Anchor Bolt, Front Right Anchor Bolt, Rear Right Anchor Bolt, 60" 쪠Ҿ 11
ASSEMBLY Some components have been hidden for clarity. Note: One Cage Nut (item 24) is preassembled in two of the Inside Hanger brackets (item 17). The Locking Pin Weldment (item 33) is sold separately by buying Kit part number 21160. It can be used to lock the Door from the inside even if someone on the outside has a key. It is not necessary for protection in a severe weather event.
ASSEMBLY Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33** 34 35 Part # 19785 19775 19784 19758 NB647 NB177 19799 19790 19736* 19742* 19743* 20417* 20419 20412* 19135 20421* 21074* 19774* 12785* 19776* 20422Y NB781 20197 21075 19828 19831 19832 19829 20062* 20063* 20061* 20075Y 20131Z 20430* 20429* Description Plug - 3/16 Plate, 1" Steel Vent - Round, 4" Plug - End, 1" Tube 10-14ga Pin - Ø1/2", w/ Hair Pin & Tether Bolt - 1/2-13 X 1 1/4 Washer - 1/2 NR Nut
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DOOR ASSEMBLY Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Part # 20137 19787 19832 20117 20413* 024900 21094 19782 19770Z 19828 19767Z 19313 19825 19826 19761Z 20121Z 19762Z 6040Z 6037 19833 19783 699 19781 18603B 20119Z 19830 Description 5050 Box Rail Truck Pair Steel Brgs 600# Bolt - 1/2-13 X 6, GR8 Full Nut - Jam, 1/2-13 Nut - Nyloc 1/2-13 Weldment - Door Nut - 10-24 Nylon Lock Lock - 2 Cylinder Deadbolt Screw - Phillips Pan Head, 10-24X5/8 Weldment - Door Handle Bolt -
ROOF ASSEMBLY Item # 1 2 3 4 5 Part # 19828 19829 20442 20441 19799 Description Bolt - Carriage 3/8-16 X 1 Bolt - Carriage 3/8-16 X 1.
Part # 20254 Decal - NSSA Producer Member Part #ꉀǩ20884 Decal - Swisher Information TM Part # 20363 Decal - ESP Safety Shelter 17
!!! WARNING !!! During a high wind event occupants MUST stay at least 3” away from the walls and door and remove all loose items from shelves and walls by placing them on the floor to avoid potential injury from debris impact. !!! WEAR HEARING PROTECTION !!! 20006 Part # 20006 Decal - Impact Warning Swisher Acquisition Inc.
Part # 20025 Decal - Caution, Upper Jamb Part # 20026 Decal - Caution, Middle Jamb Part # 20027 Decal - Caution, Lower Jamb Part # 20055 Decal – Caution, Locking Pin Part # 20053 Decal - Unlatch & Latch Closing Instructions • • • • • • • NEVER place hands or feet near Door Jamb while moving Door. ѠҺ With your right hand, grasp the Vertical Handle on the Door Jamb. With your left hand, grasp the Vertical Handle on the Door. Pull the Door to the right until it securely latches on all three Pins.
Concrete Slab and Anchoring Requirements To ensure Near-Absolute Protection the ESP Safety Shelter must be anchored to an adequately reinforced concrete slab to resist the forces applied during a severe wind event. The minimum thickness, reinforcing and overhang of the concrete slab are shown in the chart below. If the thickness of the concrete is increased then the overhang could be decreased if reviewed and approved by a Licensed Structural Engineer.
Guidelines for Locating a Qualified Installer ESP Safety Shelters, Swisher Acquisition Inc. or any of its affiliated companies do not endorse, recommend or prequalify any shelter installation companies or individuals. The information below is only provided as a guide to assisting the shelter owner in identifying a qualified installer. ESP Safety Shelters, Swisher Acquisition Inc.
Assembly Instructions 1. In this instance, you would assemble the Lower and Upper Wall Panel Assembly (see pg 12) on the left side. See Emergency Exit Instructions (PN 20056). Ҽ 22 Locate all pieces of the Anchor Bolt Alignment Template (see pg 11). Lay the template out on the floor in the approximate location the Safety Shelter will sit. See note at left regarding the proper placement of the Emergency Exit Wall Assembly It should not be against a solid object or wall.
4. Following the manufacturers instructions, install the 3 anchor bolts (PN 19790) in the front left corner (Door Jamb Corner) to the proper depth in the concrete (see next step). At this time leave the washer and nut on the bolts to protect the threads. Mark depth on Drill Bit to 2.75”-3.00”. Be sure NOT to drill through concrete. Template shown for illustrations purposes only. It must be removed prior to installing any anchor bolts. 5. To the left is a view of the proper anchor bolt installation.
7. Install a Vent Cover (PN 19776) over each of the 8 Vents using 4 Carriage Bolts (PN 19828) and 4 Nuts (PN 19799) each. Torque each bolt to 31 Ft-lbs. 8. Remove the nuts and washers from the 3 anchor bolts previously installed. Locate the Door Jamb Corner (PN 19736) and place it over the 3 anchor bolts at the front left of the Safety Shelter. Replace the Flat Washer and Nut on each anchor bolt. Only fingertighten the nuts at this point.
12. The Front Wall Section (PN 20417) should be set exactly 45” away from the Jamb Corner (PN 19736) (see picture at left). This will become the Door Opening. 13. Using 2 Bolts (PN 19828) and 2 Nuts (PN 19799) install the Door Header Brace (PN 20412) between the Corner Jamb (PN 19736) and the Front Wall Panel (PN 20417). Using a Straight Edge (see inset) be sure the Door Header, Door Jamb and the Front Wall Panel are all flush at the top. Tighten the two Bolts and Nuts to 31 Ft-lbs. 14.
ꉀǩ 3/8-16 X 1 Carriage Bolt 19828 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 Carriage Bolt 19829 26 15. At this point it is suggested that you determine how the door will be brought into the Safety Shelter. If clear access can be gained on either side then leave the panel for that side out until after the door is installed. If clear access is not available to either side or back of the Safety Shelter, the door can later be brought in through the door opening.
17. Using Carriage Bolts (PN 19828) and Nuts (PN 19799) attach all the remaining Wall Panels (PN 19743) and Corner Sections (EXCEPT where you want to bring the door into the Safety Shelter). Be sure the large round holes are in the lower flange of each wall and corner panel. The top flange of the wall and corner panels will have smaller slotted holes that will be used to attach the roof panels. Only finger-tighten all the bolts between panels and corners at this time.
20. Ensure the Door Latch Pins (PN 19758) are installed in the Door Jamb (PN 19736) as shown. 21. With the help of a second person install the End Roof Panels (PN 20441) and Center Roof Panels (PN 20442) over the Safety Shelter walls. For the End Roof Panels the flange with holes always goes to the inside of the Safety Shelter. 22. Attach Roof Panels using Carriage Bolts (PN 19828) and Nuts (PN 19799) to top of side walls and corners.
23. Locate the following Door Rail Items: 1 PR Box Rail Truck Roller (PN 20137) 2 Bolt ½” x 6” (PN 19787) 1 Rail (PN 20419) 3 Rail Support Outside (PN 19774) 3 Rail Support Inside (PN 21074) 2 Rail Support Outside, Long (PN 20429) 2 Rail Support Inside, Long (PN 20430) 2 Stop Bolt (PN 19831) 2 Spacer (PN 12785) ½” Bolts shown installed in Roller Assemblies 24. Install a ½” Bolt (PN 19787) into the center of each Roller Truck (PN 20137) from the top.
1 2 3 4 Cage Nut Cage Nut 26. Lay out the three Inside Rail Supports (PN 21074) and two Long Inside Rail Supports (PN 20430) as shown above. This is the order of the brackets as seen from the inside of the Shelter. Note the orientation of the Cage Nuts (PN 21075) on the two outermost Inside Rail Supports. Loosely install brackets 3, 4 and 5 to the roof using four Carriage Bolts (PN 19829) and Nuts (PN 19799). This is necessary to keep the bracket from falling out while installing the Rail (PN 20419).
. Install all the remaining anchor bolts around the bottom flange of the entire Safety Shelter. Once installed, make sure to torque them to 40 Ft-lbs. See instruction in Step 5 of this manual and follow the Manufacturers Instructions. If needed a steel punch or large screw driver can be used to help align the holes in the base flanges with the holes in the concrete. It is ok to install the six anchor bolts at the base of the Front Wall. However, before you torque them down, remove the nuts and washers.
34. The Door will come to you preassembled with all latches and hardware installed. The Door is extremely heavy so you must use caution and practice proper lifting techniques when positioning it. Hanging the Door is a 2 to 3 person job. It cannot be done by one person! 35. ꉀǩ In preparation for hanging the door you will need 2 ea. 1/2” Nuts (PN 19832) and 2 ea. Nyloc Nuts (PN 20117). First, install 1 Nut on each ½” bolt hanging from the Rollers.
37. You will need a light inside the Safety Shelter for the following steps. Position the door all the way in the closed position to expose the inside of the Front Wall Panel. Install the Lower Door Guide (PN 20421) over the anchor bolts at the base of the Front Wall Panel. Reinstall the flat washers and nuts and torque to 40 Ftlbs. 38. Door Adjustment/Alignment – For proper and safe operation the door must be aligned so that it will easily latch on all three pins without forcing the handle.
40. Attempt to replace the top Latch Pin through the Jamb and the Door Latch Plate. If it hits the Door Latch Plate adjust the ½” Nyloc Nuts (PN 20117) under the top door frame until the Latch Pin will easily slide through the Latch Plate. Do not make large adjustment to the nuts, ¼ or ½ turns will make a significant change in the location of the Latch Plate. Make small adjustments and check alignment often. Double check that the center Latch Pin continues to slide in and out freely.
IMPORTANT! Medeco Key Registration Card Inside your Owners Hardware Bag you will find two keys to your new Safety Shelter Door and a Key Registration Card (it looks like a credit card). ꉀǩ DO NOT LOSE THIS CARD Keep the Key Registration Card in a safe location. In the event you lose your keys, take this card to a participating Medeco Locksmith to have replacement keys made. You will need this card to have duplicate keys made. Without this card you will not be able to get replacement keys made.
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