USCC Installation (Vent Mount for Shipping Containers)

hello my name is Chris forest I'm a business owner who like so many others has turned a shipping container into a workshop in office space I quickly realized that I'd have to do modifications to the shipping container to let heat out and let air in I looked on YouTube and saw people making attempts to solve these problems but found out that after a short time their projects for rusting and leaking some container companies offer welded solutions which are both expensive and limits you to buy a container only from them finally I turn to my expertise in boat building to create the Universal shipping container adapter today I am introducing the universal shipping container adapter and around 12 inch size this product is made out of fiberglass reinforced plastic commonly referred to by the initials FRP FRP makes the shipping container universal adapter semi flexible so if your container roof is imperfect you will still get a strong watertight fit without breaking FRP is both durable and highly UV resistant so I can confidently offer a 40 year guarantee on my product there is no other product that can be as easily attached to your shipping container and achieve such a watertight and reliable seal the comparable results would require paying a metal fabricator for hours of their time this 12 inch round adapter is a versatile size for vents including off-the-shelf solar ventilation systems the attachment flange is tapered so you don't have to struggle to get the vent seated in the box with your adapter simple step-by-step instructions which I am going to demonstrate for you next every universal adapter kit also includes a tube of 3m brand 5200 structural adhesive this is the same product used in the marine industry for below the waterline applications you also receive two cobalt drill bits for the proper installation of the zinc plated screws and a 3m brand abrasive pad now let me show you to protect your shipping container and its contents by installing your Universal shipping container adapter bringing in the air and letting the heat out every shipping container roof has slight deviations in the courgettes spacing although for the most part they are even the shipping container universal adapter was designed to accommodate minor deviations it is recommended that prior to installation install or check various locations on the roof to find the area that fits the best avoid seams in any place that looks uneven due to dense or heavy warping if it is clear that the adapter does not fit the roof do not proceed contact us and we will advise you on the next steps the installation process should take less than 30 minutes once you have everything in place but before proceeding test the fit of your 12-inch whirlybird turbine vent on the universal adapter it should fit perfectly with no gaps or difficulty sliding the vent over the curb mount if it doesn't fit do not proceed and contact us to ensure your safety always wear proper eyewear and hearing protection keep your hands clear of blades grinding discs and drill bits if you are not proficient in the use of power tools you should find professional help to cut the holes here is a list of tools and supplies you will need a reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade a grinder with 8-inch max thickness abrasive cutoff wheel a drill with any 3/8 or 1/2 inch Chuck a drill bit same diameter as the reciprocating saw blade a rag pencil acetone masking tape a measuring tape and a cocking gun once you have selected an adequate location to mount your vent place the universal adapter in the selected area and carefully pencil a line on the outside edge to mark the container location make sure the corrugations are centered as best as possible if it is not perfect you should still proceed the universal adapter will conform to the container drill one hole in the container and one of the center corrugations install a screw on the opposite center corrugation drill a hole install a second screw drill the remaining holes and then remove the two screws move the universal adapter aside taking note of which way is facing when installing the unit should face the same way to match the marked holes using painters masking tape mask a quarter inch outside of the pencil line with the supplied abrasive pad thoroughly scuff the roof from the tape line to at least 2 inches inward this will prepare the roof to bond with the adhesive measure and pencil to Mark's approximately 5 inches inside of the line on each side with your measuring tape then align to your marks and draw a 12 inch by 12 inch square this will be the hole that you will cut using a grinder with a maximum eighth inch thick cutting disc start your cuts in two corners you can also use a drill and bit the same size as your reciprocating blade to start your corners we highly recommend using the grinder with cutoff wheel if you do not have a reciprocating saw you can cut your entire whole with the grinder then follow the lines to cut the 12 inch by 12 inch hole with your reciprocating saw if the shipping container has been retrofitted with electricity or gas make sure not to cut through the wires or pipe using the supplied 3m 5200 adhesive apply two parallel 3/8 inch beads at half-inch and one inch inside the tape line it is important to use enough adhesive to make a good seal there should not be any thin areas as water will find its way through adhesive should use from a hundred percent of all side edges when the screws are tightened as done in step 11 using care Center the universal adapter lining it up with the previously marked holes and ensure that the adapter is facing the same direction with the screws provided in the installation kit screw in the mount by first loosely setting screws into the holes starting with the center corrugations tighten the screws halfway tighten all the screws alternating from one side to the next so that the universal adapter seats uniformly if you have some minor visible voids in the adhesive it is perfectly acceptable to backfill thoroughly with your 3m 5200 adhesive if installed properly there will be adhesive visible outside the flashing after the unit is screwed down to the roof to remove excess adhesive use a stick or old credit card remove masking tape and apply acetone to a clean rag and wipe the excess adhesive be careful not to pour or puddle the acetone directly to the area this can weaken the adhesive and it may travel under the universal adapter always apply small amounts of acetone directly to the clean rag and then wipe the area to be cleaned never crumpled acetone rags and throw in the trash they should be laid out until they are completely dry before discarding crumpled rags that have absorbed flammable liquids can combust now you are ready for the final step place your 12-inch whirlybird turbine vent onto the mount the screws provided with the installation kit are self tapping and can be screwed directly through the whirlybird mounting holes into the curb mount lip congratulations on a job well done these instructions and the installation video allowed you to successfully and permanently install your Universal shipping container adapter you will experience the benefits for years to come

Channel: Santa Cruz Marine

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Keywords: shipping container, vent, roof, ventilation, santa cruz marine, universal shipping container adapter, fiberglass, fiberglass shipping container vent, containers, shipping container home, whirly bird turbine, whirlybird adapter, shipping container roof flashing, roof flashing, flashing, shipping container roof vent, container storage vent, shipping container office, shipping container applications, install a whirlybird, container ventillation, diy, uscc

Id: 21-rSN9ikBs

Length: 9min 15sec (555 seconds)

Published: Fri Aug 19 2016