Hide-Away Storm Shelter™ - User`s Manual Folding
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1. Staying Home Corporation P O Box 37 Mn Harrisonville MO 64701 TM 916 380 2427 www stayinghome com STAY N G H O M E Your Aging in Place Resource Hide Away Storm Shelter User s Manual Folding Your new Hide Away shelter is designed and tested to give you maximum protection and many years of safe shelter from storms Before using please read this manual amp follow the safe operational procedures and warnings to prevent injury and or death Warning never use shelter in the event of fire Warning never use shelter when flooding is present Warning safeguard children from playing on or with shelter when not in use Warning always lock down the front of the shelter with supplied floor anchors for storm use Warning any electrical supply to the shelter must be properly grounded and meet NEC reguirements Warning never use cooking heat cooking stoves inside the shelter due to inadeguate ventilation Warning never use a generator inside the shelter Use caution around hinge and pivoting areas when deploying shelter to prevent pinch points Use caution when anchoring the front to not over tighten bolts SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 1 Deployment Always deploy your shelter in plenty of time when weather conditions are favorable for violent storms or tornados Monitor the weather stations on TV Radio and NOAA weather radio Weather conditions can turn bad fast so be sure2. to have the shelter fully deployed to use at any second See NOAA website for more information http www spc noaa gov faag tornado safety html To deploy the shelter simply 1 Remove plastic hole plug covering the floor anchors See illustration H1 2 Pull the optional hinged wooden cabinet out and away from the shelter walls See illustration H2 3 Pull the shelter deployment handles located on side of the shelter See illustration 3 4 Locate the anchor T handle bolts inside on the back shelter wall and screw them into the front floor anchors Tighten to secure front portion of shelter do not over tighten See illustration 4 amp 5 5 From the inside close door and slide the 3 lock rods into the locked position See illustration 6 6 From the inside locate the side wall brace plates on the shelter back wall and put them in place on the brackets located on each side of the shelter See illustration 7 Using the storm shelter When a severe event occurs requiring you to take shelter be sure everyone is alerted to take shelter immediately do not panic With everyone in the shelter be sure the front anchors are in place door is locked and side brace plates are in place SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 2 You should have a radio flashlight and if possible cell phone in the shelter with you Pay attention to the storm noise and sirens during the event and stay inside Once the all
3. clear signal is given and the storm has passed you should wait till confirmation from the National Weather Service has announced the danger has passed before leaving the shelter Once the danger has past unlock the door and open slowly Use caution when opening the door as debris may have fallen on or around the shelter Keep your family together and wait for emergency personnel to arrive Carefully render aid to those who are injured Stay away from power lines and puddles with wires in them they may still be carrying electricity Watch your step to avoid broken glass nails and other sharp objects Stay out of any heavily damaged houses or buildings they could collapse at any time Do not use matches or lighters in case of leaking natural gas pipes or fuel tanks nearby Remain calm and alert and listen for information and instructions from emergency crews or local officials Storing the Shelter 1 2 3 4 Remove all objects not normally stored in the shelter br Remove side plates and put on back wall to store Remove the T bolts from front base and store in proper location Push the front face of the shelter to the back wall Caution panels are heavy this process may take two or three people Use caution around hinge and pivot areas to avoid pinching 5 Insert plastic hole plugs in floor anchors to prevent dirt and debris from getting in anchors Maintaining your shelter 1 Clea
4. infant Special food for the elderly or people with allergies as required Non perishable pet food Preparation and eating supplies manual can opener paper plates plastic utensils to avoid needing wash water or mess kits cooking utensils sterno camp stove or a charcoal or gas grill for outside use only WATER 1 gallon per person per day 2 quarts for drinking 2 quarts for food prep and sanitation Don t forget water for your pets Hot environments and intense activity can double the amount typically needed Nursing mothers children and ill people will need more than 2 quarts per day Store water in sterile plastic containers such as soft drink bottles Avoid storing in bottles that will decompose or break such as milk cartons or glass bottles FIRST AID KIT Basic First Aid Manual Epinephrine auto injection device This device should be obtained by anyone with a previous history of severe allergic reactions to bee stings food other environmental allergies etc Even if this device is self administered contact 911 as early as possible to ensure positive patient outcome Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes 2 and 4 inch sterile gauze pads 4 6 each Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Triangular bandages 3 2 and 3 inch sterile roller bandages 3 rolls Scissors and tweezers Needle Moistened towelettes Antiseptic Thermometer Tongue depressor 2 Petroleum jelly or other lubricant Safety pins assorted si
5. n all metal surfaces and lightly wax metal panels with automotive wax to help prevent rusting Do not wax optional Bed Liner Coatings 2 Lightly lubricate hinge and pivot areas with one drop of all purpose lube and remove excess 3 Inspect all hinge pivot locks at least once a year to assure proper operation SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 3 Suggestions for Surviving a storm Tornados and hurricanes are a major threat to 95 of the populated areas in the United States To prepare for these threats each home owner should have a prepare 3 Day Survival Kit The kit should have the essential items to help you and your family survives the disaster The kit should have a minimum of three days supplies for each person FOOD Non perishable packaged or canned foods Ready to eat canned meats fruits and vegetables include a manual can opener Canned juices milk soup if powdered store extra water Staples sugar salt pepper High energy foods peanut butter jelly crackers granola bars trail mix dried fruits Vitamins Comfort stress food whatever that is for your family Typically cookies or treats instant coffee tea bags Special food for infants baby food cereals breast milk formula Note If power fails pumped breast milk may not remain frozen or may be inaccessible Nursing mothers should have a contingency plan for the feeding of their baby in case they are separated from their
6. tions of the police or other authorities at all times Be certain the danger has passed A security code may be used or a specific command given to be certain Your safety and the safety of children are of the upmost importance Remaining calm and guiet are important to your hiding position Contact your local authorities to discuss procedures for sheltering in place SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 6 lllustrations y 0 gt anual deployment with guick remove handle G 4 5 Depending on the shelter size you will have more T bolts SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 7 6 7 7 SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 8
7. tored water and rotate your stored food supply to ensure that they stay fresh Once a year re think your kit and family needs replace batteries update clothes etc Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 5 Optional Ballistic Shelter When an alarm is sounded or other means of notification is given that an intruder could be present deploy shelter immediately Deployment is slightly different than for a storm 1 Remove any white board or covering over the shelter 2 Pull the deployment handles on both sides to unfold the shelter or use the key for the optional power deployment system 3 Open the door amp guietly and orderly enter the shelter 4 Confirm all family members or students are inside 5 Lock all three locks and put inside security pin in the top lock to insure it cannot be opened from the outside 6 Locate the LOWER side wall brace plates and insert in the lower brackets to cover lower sides of the shelter openings It is not necessary to bolt down the front of the shelter for an intruder alert It is not necessary to put all side wall brace plates in place only the lower plates Remain calm and quiet while in the shelter Your Hide Away shelter is manufactured with the best USA made Military Grade Ballistic steel available Stay in the shelter till a general announcement has been given for all clear Follow the instruc
8. zes Cleansing agent soap Latex gloves 2 pair Medicine dropper Sunscreen Non prescription drugs aspirin non aspirin pain reliever anti diarrhea medication antacid laxative activated charcoal and syrup of Ipecac use only if so advised by the Poison Control Center SCH Hide Away Storm Shelter owner manual REV 2 Page 4 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES Battery operated radio and extra batteries Flashlights and extra batteries Road map for locating shelters and compass Signal flare and whistle Non electric can opener Utility knife Fire extinguisher small canister ABC type Pliers Duct tape Matches in a waterproof container Aluminum foil Paper pencil needles thread Shut off wrench to turn off household gas and water Sanitation toilet paper towelettes and bucket with tight fitting lid Soap liguid detergent Plastic garbage bags with ties Unscented pure household chlorine bleach CLOTHING AND BEDDING Blankets pillows sleeping bags Sturdy shoes or work boots Wet and Cold weather clothing rain gear hat and gloves thermal underwear include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person SPECIAL ITEMS Baby needs diapers wipes bottles and medications etc Personal medications Extra set of eye glasses or contact lenses Cash change sanitary supplies Personal hygiene items Entertainment books cards MAINTAINING YOUR EMERGENCY Every 6 months remember to change your s
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