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Step 12:

 Cut off the excess strap leaving about 12" in length.

Step 13:

 Feed the strap through the center slot in the ratchet and tighten only slightly.

Step 14:

 The hem containing the cover conduit needs to be slit or notched directly above the side

ratchets you installed. If your cover was not notched at the factory, continue with this step. Cut 
a 2" long slit in the hem just above the cover conduit. Repeat this step on the other side of the 
hem so you can pass a 1" wide strap over the conduit through the slits.

   

Strap Installation

Step 15:

 Locate the 3' long 1" wide straps. Pass the strap through the slit over the cover conduit 

above each ratchet. Feed both ends of each strap down through the slot in the ratchet and 
tighten slightly. Refer to the photo on Page 11 for assistance.

Step 16:

 Check that the cover is still centered evenly from front to back and side to side.

Step 17: 

Tighten the end ratchets first and then the inside ratchets. If the ratchets need to be 

released, open them completely and they will release. Excess strap can then be pulled through 
the ratchets and re-tightened.

  Section H - Shelter Maintenance

Thank you for purchasing this ClearSpan

TM

 Poly Shelter.  Following instructions for assembly and 

proper care and maintenance of the shelter will ensure many years of exceptional performance.  
The following notes include several items that need periodic checking.

• Cover must be kept taut; check and adjust tension periodically.
• Check connections and fasteners for tightness; replace and/or repair missing or damaged parts.
• Contact ClearSpan for assistance in identifying needed parts; call us toll-free at 1-

800-245-9881

.

• If shelter is moved after construction, inspect shelter thoroughly before reuse.
• Do not allow snow to accumulate on the cover.
• Use a means of snow removal that will not cut or damage the cover.
• Never attempt to climb on or stand on the shelter or its frame.
• To ensure longer zipper life, do not allow door to flap in the wind.  
• When opening, roll up door and secure.
• Close door frequently to ensure moisture does not accumulate in roll-up.
• Depending on contents stored in shelter, construction of shelter and shelter materials, and the 
geographic location of shelter, the potential for condensation does exist. ClearSpan

TM

 offers several 

items that can be incorporated into the shelter to alleviate a condensation condition.  If condensation 
develops in your shelter, please call a ClearSpan

TM

 representative for more information.

• Note that ClearSpan

TM

 shelters (Truss Arch excepted) do not have any tested loading criteria.

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Summary of Contents for 103476

Page 1: ...al Poly Shelters Portable Greenhouse 10 Wide x 20 Long SKU 103476 2004 ClearSpanTM All rights reserved Reproduction prohibited without written permission Rev 18 Mar 04 Note Photo may be of a different but similar model ...

Page 2: ...ing with corded power tools Never erect a shelter directly under power lines Be careful not to drive anchors into buried power cables Do not climb on the shelter or its frame It is not designed to support human weight If the shelter is enclosed provide proper and adequate ventilation Do not store hazardous materials in the shelter without proper ventilation and precautions If both ends are covered...

Page 3: ...er and not under or into it Section A Unpack Identify Parts Step 1 Before you begin to assemble your shelter you should first unpack the contents of your shipment During this process you will both verify that you have all the parts required to build your shelter and learn what all of the various parts look like Tip We recommend you start by laying out the contents of your shipment in an orderly fa...

Page 4: ... not to scale Page 4 Pipe only swaged is shown Self Drilling Screw 3 Way Coupler Corner Coupler Cover Pipe Strap Fabric Clip U Bolts Anchor Plain End Strap Strap Ratchet Zippered End Panels 1 with wide door 1 with man door 4 Way Coupler Bottom T ...

Page 5: ...oupler 3 Way Coupler Typical Roof Frame Parts Laid Out Step 1 Assemble 6 10 sections of ridge pipe by slipping a swedged 52 pipe into a 68 pipe Step 2 Arrange the roof pipes on the ground adjacent to the correct 3 Way and 4 Way couplers 68 52 68 Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...ons for each Slip a PVC cap onto each end Place the first pipe underneath the outside purlin Bend pipe over and down from top ridge towards other outside purlin Place pipe underneath purlin Center pipe on frame between two rafters as shown Repeat the above procedure for placement of the second pipe Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...de of roof and slide in the 68 leg poles Then lift the other side and insert the remaining leg poles Note illustration below may not match your frame exactly Legs Step 7 Create pipe sections as diagram illustrates Connect these sections with couplers as shown Slip a leg pole into each bottom coupler 52 52 27 68 90 Corner Coupler Bottom Tee Leg Pole Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...near each leg Anchors must be placed close enough to the bottom frame to ensure a connection with the U clamps Step 2 Slip the U clamp around the bottom frame Place one of the legs of the U clamp through the eye of the anchor Install U clamp plate and bolts and tighten Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...o Step 2 Position the end panel hem next to the conduit at the end of your shelter Note where the corner couplers are in relation to the end panel hem Step 3 With scissors trim the corner of the end panel hem on the dotted line shown below so the corner coupler will be exposed when the conduit is placed inside the hem Repeat at the other end of the end panel Step 4 Remove one end of the end condui...

Page 10: ...ep 6 Secure the panel in place at the top center with a fabric clip Step 7 Move outward in both directions placing one fabric clip every 24 Step 8 Your end panels may have been shipped as untrimmed rectangular pieces If so you may use scissors to trim the excess end panel material inside the shelter to an inch or two past the fabric clips as shown in the illustration above Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...n one side of the two bottom T connectors These ratchets should be installed on the sides of the shelter You should have a total of 6 side ratchets installed 3 on each side Step 3 Make up a pair of cover conduits each the length of your shelter Start each with an unswaged section and add swaged sections to arrive at the correct length Warning DO NOT INSTALL COVER ON A WINDY DAY AS DAMAGE TO IT MAY...

Page 12: ...le are recommended Step 9 Center the cover front to back and side to side Equalize the overlaps in both directions Step 10 In the front and rear hems locate the black straps If either of your straps were shipped with a D ring attached you must cut the D ring off with scissors as it is not used on this model Step 11 Tighten both corner straps on each end by pulling on them manually Have a partner h...

Page 13: ...Following instructions for assembly and proper care and maintenance of the shelter will ensure many years of exceptional performance The following notes include several items that need periodic checking Cover must be kept taut check and adjust tension periodically Check connections and fasteners for tightness replace and or repair missing or damaged parts Contact ClearSpan for assistance in identi...

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