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Americana Outdoors, Inc.

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Illini Installation Guide

 

 Warranty

 

What the Warranty Covers:

 

Americana Building Products (Americana) warrants its products that have been installed in accordance 
with the installation guidelines, under normal usage conditions, and with proper maintenance as follows:  
Twenty

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five (25) year limited warranty on steel against material failure and defects.  Ten (10) year 

warranty against peeling, cracking, blistering, or crazing of the surface finish of aluminum and steel 
components.  One (1) year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

 

 

Period of Coverage:

 

The warranty period begins on the date of original shipment.

 

 

What Americana Will Do To Correct Problems:

 

If defects or damage of the kind mentioned above should occur within the warranty period, Americana will 
replace the defective parts only; FOB its plant at Salem, Illinois, upon receiving the written and 
documented claim of purchaser.

 

 

What the Warranty Excludes:

 

Because of normal aging and weathering of materials, it may not be possible to perfectly match the colors 
of original parts and replacement parts. Americana will not provide or pay for the installation of such 
replacement parts. Americana shall not be responsible for weather related failures, damages due to faulty 
installation, misuse or abuse of the product, or for consequential damages, including personal injuries or 
property damages. There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description on 
the face hereof.

 

 

How Do You Get Service:

 

If you believe that you have a claim under this warranty, submit a copy of your original receipt or other 
reasonable evidence of the date of purchase, the identity of the product, and photos and a description of 
the allegedly defective product to the address below. Please also include your name, address, and phone 
number so that a customer service representative can respond to your submission. Ultimate 
determination of the existence and extent of any claimed defect under this warranty shall be made by 
Americana in its sole discretion.

 

 

Submit Claims To:

 

Americana Outdoors, Inc  Warranty Claim,   P.O. Box 1290,   Salem, IL,   62881

 

 

Effective Date:  March 19, 2012

 

P.O. Box 1290  

●  #2 

Industrial Drive

 

Salem Illinois  62881

 

Phone: 1

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888

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442

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2928  

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Fax:  618

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548

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2890

 

www.americana.com

 

Summary of Contents for ILLINI

Page 1: ...nt scratching of painted materials place on a tarp or other protective material Prepare surrounding area Remove any obstructions around shelter location Shelter installation should be scheduled after all concrete and masonry work in the surrounding area is completed Assistance is required during entire assembly CAUTION Proper site preparation is required Standard shade structure design does not in...

Page 2: ...und the base plate and anchor bolts DO NOT attempt to assemble on a day with strong winds Have assistance nearby to lift and secure parts in place As is common in the erection of all types of metal structures due to job site conditions unlevel slabs footings etc slight modifications such as reaming of some holes or drilling new holes may become necessary and must be done on the job site Predrillin...

Page 3: ...oor caulking job can cause leaks Note These are basic installation guidelines for our standard load units and may not be suitable to your specific installation It is important to follow all local and national building codes when installing any exterior improvement product If you have questions regarding the proper installation of any Americana product please call us toll free at 1 888 442 2928 and...

Page 4: ... Roof Panel W Style Aluminum Part Code 10307 Galvalume Part Code 30106 H Corner Cap Part Code 60820 J K Scupper Part Code 90241 L Steel Edge Beam C Steel Post A Steel Ridge Beam D Parts List NOTE Length and quantity of parts will vary based on the size of the shelter Cover Plate I Gutter Part Code 11120 G Peak Cap Part Code 60055 ...

Page 5: ...rdware List Screws shown actual size NOTE Bolt diameter and length determined by factors such as loading requirements plate thicknesses etc Always check the provided manufacturer s drawing for bolt specifications required at each connection point 5 8 Hex Bolt Length Varies FF 5 8 Hex Nut Part Code 20531 GG OPTIONAL Parts Gutter Splice Part Code 60501 N Steel Purlin M 18 Wide Standing Seam Panel Pa...

Page 6: ...bolt nut DO NOT completely tighten bolts at this time This will help when installing other components Repeat for all remaining posts A STEP 2 Position rafter B over posts A If rafter includes purlin stubs these must be on the outside of the shelter Attach rafter B to posts A using 4 1 2 hex bolts CC and 1 2 hex nuts DD at each connection NOTE If noted on drawings 5 8 hex bolts FF and 5 8 hex nuts ...

Page 7: ...and 1 2 hex nuts DD Repeat for remaining edge beam CC OPTIONAL Upper Purlin Assembly Depending on size and loading requirements your shelter may require additional purlins M Attach upper purlin M to rafters B using 1 2 hex bolts CC and 1 2 hex nuts DD If the holes in the mounting plates are slotted 1 2 washers EE must also be used 3 ...

Page 8: ...rs B Attach using 1 2 hex bolts CC and 1 2 hex nuts DD STEP 5 Once the steel frame is completed tighten all bolts and nuts at each connection Position cover plate I over the access hole at the bottom of post A Attach the cover plate to the post using 6 12 x 1 1 4 screws BB Repeat for all posts A 4 5 ...

Page 9: ...ver edge beam C and in ridge cap E The side of the roof panel should be flush with the end of ridge cap E and overhang edge beam C a minimum of 4 Attach roof panel H to edge beam C and purlins M using 12 x 1 1 4 screws at 8 on center Attach the top end of the roof panel to ridge cap E using 8 x 1 2 screws AA at 8 on center NOTE Depending on loading requirements your shelter may require 2 screws BB...

Page 10: ... 7 Repeat to install all remaining roof panels H NOTE To achieve best roof panel installation it is very important to hold the 24 center to center spacing of the roof panel locks at the top and bottom of the panels STEP 9 Position gutter G over the bottom end of roof panels H with an equal amount of overhang on both ends Attach the bottom and top lips of gutter G to roof panels H using 8 x 1 2 scr...

Page 11: ...l to ridge cap E using 3 8 x 1 2 screws AA per panel STEP S2 Position the next roof panel O over the lock of the panel already installed and snap the locks together Slide the panel into ridge cap E until the bottom end is flush with the previous panel Attach the panel to purlin M and ridge cap E as shown in Step S1 Repeat until all roof panels O are installed NOTE To achieve best roof panel instal...

Page 12: ...nsert an equal amount of the splice into the ends of the gutters G Attach gutter G to gutter splice N using 4 8 x 1 2 screws AA STEP 10 Position projection fascia F over either end of the roof so that the straight cut end is flush with the front of gutter G The angle cut end should be approximately centered with ridge cap E Attach projection fascia F to roof panels H using 8 x 1 2 screws AA at 8 o...

Page 13: ...shelter Attach using 4 8 x 1 2 screws AA Also place a screw through the top lip of projection fascia F into the top lip of gutter G Repeat to install all remaining corner caps J STEP 12 Position peak cap K over projection fascia F at either end of the shelter Attach using 4 8 x 1 2 screws AA Repeat to install remaining peak cap K 11 12 ...

Page 14: ...small holes in a rectangular pattern no bigger than 2 x 3 Apply a generous bead of caulk around the top flange of scupper L Attach the scupper to gutter G using 2 8 x 1 2 screws AA Repeat for any remaining scuppers L 13 ASSEMBLY COMPLETED Touch up paint has been supplied with the shelter to cover minor scratches or bolt and screw heads Use a template to achieve a good finish and minimize over spra...

Page 15: ...tly match the colors of original parts and replacement parts Americana will not provide or pay for the installation of such replacement parts Americana shall not be responsible for weather related failures damages due to faulty installation misuse or abuse of the product or for consequential damages including personal injuries or property damages There are no warranties express or implied which ex...

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