This document provides instructions for setting up, striking, and packing away a Gatekeeper 1935 Series shelter. It describes the process in 19 sections labeled a-q, covering evaluating the site, positioning equipment, assembling the frame, attaching fabric panels to form the roof and walls, installing accessories, and finally striking and folding the shelter for storage. The instructions emphasize safety, proper techniques, and ensuring all components are cleaned and stored in the corresponding bags.

1. Gatekeeper 1935 Series

2. a. Site Evaluation / Preparation
• FOD search (Foreign Objects or Debris)
• Possible obstructions/hazards- i.e. trees, power
lines, underground plumbing, etc.
• Terrain type- i.e.
grass, sand, gravel, concrete, asphalt, etc.
• Anchoring needs vary depending on terrain
• Shelter configuration
• Repeat weather

3. b. Equipment Positioning
– Layout cases/bags in kit
form
• Stage close to set up location
• Do not stage within
designated set up location
• Case=kit form
• No cases? Bags=kit form
– Organize equipment
accordingly

4. c. Frame
1. Layout Mainframe Assy
2. Stand up one of the two mainframes
and remove the bottom strap
3. Using 3 people, expand the mainframe
with the key flange facing the center
where the structure will be located

5. c. Frame Continued…
4. Extend roof truss assemblies
5. Connect Eave Bars (Velcro OUT)
• Caution! Pinch Point
• Keep Eave Bars parallel to the
ground for easier installation
6. Repeat (2-5) with other mainframe
until all Eave Bars are installed

6. c. Frame Continued…
7. Position both mainframes together so
all Eave Bars are connected
• Importance of mainframe
connection before center section
installation
8. Install Center Section frame at Key
Flanges
• Only use 2 people for ease of
installation
• Do not force the fit

7. c. Frame Continued…
9. Connect Center Section Roof
Trusses to Eave Bars
• Compress button, position
lower bracket over
button, and squeeze Eave Bars
together to release button

8. c. Frame Continued…
10. Lock the Center Section Assembly
into place
• Demonstrate the weakness
without the buttons locked
• Lift Center Section Assembly
from the middle until all four
buttons have locked
• Demonstrate the strength with
the buttons locked

9. c. Frame Continued…
11. Lower leg assemblies
• Squeeze two bars together about
1 foot up the Eave Bar and pull
pin out, lower the leg slowly
**Note: Some accessories can be pre-attached to the roof truss at this
point. (Divider Walls, Plenum, Lights, Exhaust fans, and CO/smoke
detectors)

10. d. Roof Fabric
1. Place the folded Insulation Roof Panel
on top of the center of the frame
assembly
2. Partially unfold the fabric onto the
frame assembly, leaving room to gain
access to the top of the center of the
frame assembly to later attach the vent
cap

11. d. Roof Fabric Continued…
3. Place Vinyl Roof Panel on top of the
center of the frame assembly
4. Partially unfold the fabric onto the
frame assembly, leaving room to gain
access to the top of the center of the
frame assembly to later attach the
vent cap

12. d. Roof Fabric Continued…
5. Remove the protective pieces of fabric
and place them into the corresponding
storage bag
6. Locate the Vinyl Roof Panel Cones
over the Key Flanges

13. d. Roof Fabric Continued…
7. Install Vent Cap(s)
• Locate Vent Cap hole
• Pull pin and connect to Vent Cap
hole
• Clear out all fabric between Key
Flange and Cones
• Assure that the Vent Cap is
securely attached

14. e. Raising the Shelter Frame
1. 4 people lift one side of shelter
• Caution! Always make first lift facing INTO the wind
• Position each person at the 4 legs
• Lift until legs are fully extended
• Caution! Pinch Point
• Rest frame on 4 extended legs and install pins into
top most outside hole on the frame

15. e. Raising the Shelter Frame Continued…
2. Repeat on opposing side of shelter
3. Finish by lifting the two ends and
installing the pins into the top most
outside hole
4. When leg is lifted, it drops into it’s
natural place

16. f. Insulation Roof Panel
1. Locate the center seam on the
Insulation Roof Panel
2. Locate the center mark on the
Eave Bars (metal screw)
3. Ensure center seam of Insulation
Panel matches with the center of
the Eave Bar
• Vertically center the two strips
of Velcro

17. f. Insulation Roof Panel Continued…
4. Start at the center and work out
towards the legs
5. Do not attach Vinyl Roof Panel at this
time

18. g. Flooring Installation
1. Place Floor Fabric in the center of the
shelter
2. Unfold the Floor Fabric completely

19. g. Flooring Installation Continued…
3. Place Legs onto Floor Fabric
• Lift each Leg and place on the 2’’ welded strip
located on the floor
• Pull both the Floor Fabric and Leg until the Leg is
vertically square and the floor is tight

20. g. Flooring Installation Continued…
4. Install all Base Bars
• Caution! Pinch Point
• Keep Base Bars parallel to the
ground for easier installation
**Note: If it is determined that a vestibule is to be
installed and one shelter is already standing, now is the
recommended time to start the installation.

21. h. Door Installation
1. Decide Door location(s)
• Discuss various options
2. Peel back the Insulation Roof Panel at
the Door location only
3. Remove the Door from the bag

22. h. Door Installation Continued…
4. Leaving the Door folded, install over
the Eave Bar
• Align the center hinge of the Door
along with the center of the Eave
Bar (metal screw)
5. Unfold Door while guiding the Door
frame over the Eave Bar

23. h. Door Installation Continued…
6. From the inside, use the center mark
on the Eave Bar to ensure the Door is
centered
7. Lift the Door and guide it over the Base
Bar
8. Ensure that the Door is securely in
place and centered
9. Reattach the Insulation Roof
Panel over the Door

24. h. Door Installation Continued…
10. Insert Door Ramp directly after
installing the Door
• Open doors fully
• Insert Door Ramp slots into door
gussets

25. i. Insulation Wall Panels
1. Review label on inside of Insulation
Wall (“Left of Door” and “Right of
Door”)
2. Align Velcro along the Door hinge
3. Attach completely along the Door
before continuing onto the rest of the
shelter

26. i. Insulation Wall Panels Continued…
4. Unroll and place loosely on the
Insulation Roof Panel Velcro
5. Go around the shelter for a second time
and attach the Wall Panel to the
Roof, stretching as tightly as possible
6. Repeat with remaining Insulation Wall
Panels

27. i. Insulation Wall Panels Continued…
7. Connect Insulation Wall Panels
• Use the left hand on the inside and the right hand on
the outside to stretch and attach the two panels
**Note: It may be necessary to stretch the Insulation Wall Panels a
second time to achieve a complete connection. Expansion Strips can
be used if the Fabric does not connect.

28. j. Vinyl Wall Panels
1. Review label on the Vinyl Wall Panel. If
folded correctly, the label will be on the
outside of the Wall Panel (“Left of
Door” and “Right of Door”)
2. Align Velcro along the Door hinge
3. Attach completely down the side of
the Door before continuing along the
Insulation Wall Panel

29. j. Vinyl Wall Panels Continued…
4. Unroll and place loosely on the
Insulation Roof Panel Velcro
5. Go around the shelter for a second time
and attach the Wall Panel to the
Roof, stretching as tightly as possible
6. Repeat with remaining Vinyl Wall
Panels

30. j. Vinyl Wall Panels Continued…
7. Connect the Vinyl Wall Panels
• Use the left hand on the inside and the right hand on the
outside to stretch and attach the two panels together
• It is very important to ensure no blue Velcro is showing, and
if there is, go back a third time and stretch again until no
blue Velcro is showing.
**Note: It may be necessary to stretch the Insulation Wall Panels a
second time to achieve a complete connection. Expansion Strips can
be used if the Fabric does not connect.

31. k. Attach Vinyl Roof Panel
1. Align the middle welded seam on the
Vinyl Roof Panel with the Roof Bar
2. In a star pattern, stretch one corner
then move to the opposing corner and
stretch it to the Vinyl Wall Panel
Velcro. Do this on all corners before
attaching the Vinyl between the
corners.
• Tip: Use thumbs as leverage and
rotate wrists backward to stretch
over the corner
3. DO NOT pull too much!

32. k. Attach Vinyl Roof Panel Continued…
4. Attach remaining Roof Panel to Wall Panels by starting in
the center of each section and working out toward the
corners
• Tip: Use thumbs as leverage and rotate wrists
backward to stretch over the corner

33. l. Wall to Floor Connection
1. Connect Wall Straps
• Disconnect buckle from Wall Panel
• Feed the strap under the Base Bar
• Reconnect the buckle to the Wall
Panel
• Slightly tighten by pulling the
adjustment strap
• DO NOT over tighten!
• Do this throughout the entire
shelter

34. l. Wall to Floor Connection Continued…
2. Door Strap
• Feed strap from Vinyl Wall Panel
under the Base Bar
• Feed the strap through the double
D’rings and pull through to create
tension

35. l. Wall to Floor Connection Continued…
3. Create the Berm
• From the outside, lift the skirt to
expose the floor beneath
• Detach the black Velcro strap from
the Floor Panel
• Fold the left side (with the D-Ring)
toward the black Velcro Strap
• Ensure the Floor fabric is folded
inward toward the interior of
the tent
• Weave the black Velcro strap
through the D-Rings and tighten
• DO NOT over tighten
• Reattach black Velcro strap to Floor

36. l. Wall to Floor Connection Continued…
4. Create the Berm by the Door
• Fold the Floor next to the Door
Ramp upward
• Tuck the floor upward under the
Door Ramp
• Reconnect the Wall Panel along the
Door hinge
• Connect the Wall Panel Velcro to
the Floor Velcro
• Ensure the Wall skirt is covering the
newly created Berm

37. l. Wall to Floor Connection Continued…
5. Velcro Connection
• Lift outside skirt to expose Velcro
flap
• Pull Vinyl Floor snugly and attach
the Velcro to the Wall Panel
• Pull Vinyl Wall skirt over the
connection
• Continue around entire shelter

38. m. Accessory Set Up
1. Interior
• Wiring Harness
• Lights
• Plenum
• Desk Sets
• Thermostats
• CO / Smoke Alarm
2. Exterior
• Stake Kit
• Generator / Electrical Distribution
• Climate Control

39. n. Complete Shelter Overview
1. Interior
• Floor Buckles
• Floor Velcro
• Door to Wall Connection
• Lighting
2. Exterior
• Roof Connection
• Skirting placement
• Anchoring
• Electrical cables
• Vestibules

40. o. Accessory Strike
1. Interior
• Wiring Harness
• Lights
• Plenum
• Desk Sets
• Thermostats
• CO / Smoke Alarm
2. Exterior
• Stake Kit
• Generator / Electrical
Distribution
• Climate Control

41. p. Accessory Inventory
1. Importance of Inventory
• Match label with equipment
• Assure correct quantity

42. q. Accessory Repackaging
1. The Importance of Cleaning
• Clean with a mild cleansing
solution
• Dry completely
• Fold or package as directed
• Set aside for further packaging

43. Shelter Strike, Folding, and Repacking

44. a. Vinyl Walls
1. Disconnect buckles from floor to wall
connection
2. Close all window and duct openings
3. Peel back Roof Fabric and remove walls
in individual pieces
4. Lay walls flat on clean surface
(preferably shelter floor) with the outer
side of the fabric facing upwards

45. a. Vinyl Walls Continued…
5. Clean the Wall Panels with a mild
solution and let dry completely
6. Fold the BOTTOM edge 1/3 of the way
toward the top edge
7. Fold again from the BOTTOM the rest of
the way to the top

46. a. Vinyl Walls Continued…
8. Roll TOWARDS the end with the Wall
Panel label
• If rolled correctly, the Vinyl Wall
label will be on the top of the roll
9. Roll tightly as to fit the Wall Panel back
in the bag
10. Put immediately into the
corresponding bag

47. b. Insulation Walls
1. Remove walls in individual pieces
2. Lay the Insulation Walls on a clean
surface (preferrably the shelter floor)
with the inside (WHITE) of the fabric
facing up
3. Clean the Insulation Walls with a mild
solution and let dry completely
• DO NOT spray cleaner directly onto
the Insulation fabric as it could lead
to mold/mildew

48. b. Insulation Walls Continued…
4. Fold the BOTTOM edge 1/3 of the way
toward the top edge
5. Fold again from the BOTTOM the rest
of the way to the top

49. b. Insulation Walls Continued…
6. Roll TOWARDS the end with the Wall
Panel label
• If rolled correctly, the Insulation
Wall label will be on the top of the
roll
7. Roll tightly as to fit the Wall Panel back
in the bag
8. Put immediately into the
corresponding bag

50. c. Doors
1. Reattach the door strap and close the
window material
2. Lock the upper barrel bolt
3. Lift and remove the door completely
and fold in half
4. Clean the Door and dry completely as
needed
5. Put immediately in the corresponding
bag

51. d. Base Bars
1. Remove all Base Bars
2. Put immediately in
corresponding bag or case

52. e. Flooring
1. Unfasten the berm straps at each
corner of the floor so it lays flat
2. Lift each leg of the shelter to remove
the floor from underneath
3. Clean the floor panel with a mild
solution and let dry completely

53. e. Flooring Continued…
4. Fold each end of the floor toward the
middle to make the floor a rectangle
5. Take one side and fold to the middle
weld-line 3 times
6. Repeat on the other side

54. e. Flooring Continued…
7. Fold the two halves together
8. Take each end and fold to meet in the
middle
9. Fold one end on top of the other
10. Place immediately in the
corresponding bag or case

55. f. Lowering the Shelter
1. Lift up and lock into place the 2
opposing sets of legs on the narrow
ends of the shelter
2. Using 4 people, lift up the 4 legs on one
side of the shelter and lower down
slowly
• Make sure not to lock into place!
3. Lift up remaining 4 legs on other side
and lower shelter down slowly
• Make sure not to lock into place!

56. f. Lowering the Shelter Continued…
4. Peel back the Insulation and Vinyl
material to gain access to the Vent Cap
5. Pull the pin on the Vent Cap and lift to
remove
6. Put immediately in the corresponding
bag or case

57. f. Lowering the Shelter Continued…
7. Assure that the protective pieces of
fabric for the cones are installed prior
to folding
8. Clean the Roof Panel with a mild
solution and let dry completely

58. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels
1. Fold both ends upward and over the
vent cap to form a rectangle
2. Fold the ends one more time (2 total
folds)

59. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
3. Fold one side approximately 6 inches
over the centerline of the Mainframe
4. Fold the other side up to meet with
the first fold

60. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
5. Fold each side in half TWO more times
6. Fold the one side (that was NOT folded
over the centerline) on top of the
opposing side to rest on centerline of
the Mainframe

61. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
7. Fold each end over the vent cap
8. Don’t forget to reinsert the protective
piece of vinyl!

62. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
9. Continue folding both ends to meet in
the center of the Mainframe
10. Finish by folding one end over the
other
11. Place immediately in corresponding
bag or case

63. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
12. Clean the Insulation Roof Panel with a
mild solution and let dry completely
13. Fold the end over the Vent Cap a total
of TWO times
14. Do this for each side to create
a rectangle

64. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
15. Fold one side approximately 6
inches over the centerline of
the Mainframe
16. Fold the other side up to meet
with the first fold

65. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
17. Fold each side in half TWO more times
18. Fold the one side (that was NOT folded
over the centerline) on top of the
opposing side to rest on centerline of
the Mainframe

66. f. Fold and Repackage Roof Panels Continued…
19. Fold each end over the vent cap (Vinyl
Roof illustrated here)
20.Continue folding both ends to meet in
the center of the Mainframe
21.Finish by folding one end over the other
22.Place immediately in corresponding
bag or case

67. f. Repackaging the Frame
1. Lock remaining legs into storage
position
2. Remove the Center Section Trusses
from the Eave Bars

68. f. Repackaging the Frame Continued…
3. Remove the Center Section Trusses
from the Key Flanges
4. Bundle the Center Section and fasten
the frame strap
5. Put immediately into the
corresponding bag or case

69. f. Repackaging the Frame Continued…
6. Remove all Eave Bars
7. Depress the button and slide the Roof
Truss assembly into storage position
on all legs
8. Bundle the frame and fasten the frame
strap
9. Put all pieces immediately into the
corresponding bag or case

70. Shelter Inventory
a. Bags
– Use bag labels to
inventory shelter
components
b. Cases
– Use case labels to
inventory shelter
components