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CORRUGATED POLYPROPYLENE SHELTERS

To meet the demands for a cost effective emergency shelter, EMPAC International has expanded to include sales and support of shelters, which are constructed of recycled polypropylene treated with state of the art preservatives. These shelters provide a means of immediate shelters for victims of natural disasters or warfare.

SIZE AND SHAPE: Two different model sizes are available: 1). 9 ft 4 in wide x 9 ft 4 in long at the base and 7 ft high at the center, and 2). 9 ft 4 in wide x 14 ft 8 in long at the base and 7 ft high at the center. The main body of the shelter is in the shape of a standard house with a pitched roof design. The shelter can be increased in size by attaching two shelters together. base. The packaged shipping container measures 6 ft. 1 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. x 12 in.

ENTRANCE: The shelter can be entered and exited through a door attached to the shelter. The shelter also has one window at the front side with two windows at the rear section to provide ventilation. Those windows are movable and attached to the shelter.

MATERIAL: The main body of the shelter with the attached roof is made from 4 mm corrugated polypropylene. The floor and the ends are comprised of 5 mm corrugated polypropylene. The material is ultra violet light resistant.

INCLUDED ITEMS: INCLUDED ITEMS:
1) PEGS: 6 plastic tent pegs for anchoring shelter
2) TETHER: 20 ft. long rope for anchoring shelter.

WEIGHT: 136 lbs. (including packing box)

TIME TO SETUP: 5 to 10 minutes (2 people) with picture instructions.

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