Depending on the size and roofing option chosen, most guard shack are shipped fully assembled and ready for immediate occupancy. One can typically be operating out of their new building within minutes of delivery. Just set it in place, connect the power, anchor, and you're in business.

 

Most units are shipped on wooden blocks that allow for easy movement by traditional forklifts, but permanent forklift pockets are an option for those who will be moving their building on a regular basis. We can also provide lifting rings to make a unit crane liftable and we also have trailer mounted guard shack.

 

Installation Suggestions:

 

1.Pour concrete island minimum 4” deep.  The island should be a minimum of 12” wider than the roofline dimensions to allow a 6” concrete border on each side of the guard  shack roofline.  Level the pad and install a bollard at each corner of the building to further protect the building from damage caused by traffic.

 

2.Provide three-wire 240v/110v single-phase service to the

concrete island.  Refer to guard shack.com detail drawings, which illustrate the proper “stub-up” location.

 

3.Buildings arrive via flatbed truck.  The trucker must contact you 24-hours prior to deliver to arrange for off-loading.  Use either a forklift truck (with

 

fork-extensions when required) or overhead crane to off-load the building from the flatbed. If an overhead crane is used, be sure to use “spreader bars” to prevent the building fascia/roof from being damaged by the sling/straps. Square the building on the pad and anchor. Guard shacks less than 4' x 6' or quick ship guard shacks will ship in a van.
4.Recommended concrete anchor is ” x 4” galvanized or stainless steel, or comply with local codes – whichever is most stringent.

 

5.Make final electrical connections and clean the work area.

 

6.If downspouts are included with your building, they must be

installed by others on site.

 

NOTE:  Unless otherwise noted, all preparatory and installation work shall be performed by others.  It is NOT the responsibility of Guard Shack.com to verify that these “suggestions” comply with local or state codes, rather, it is the responsibility of the purchaser of the building.

 

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