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CLEARSPAN

 HIGH TUNNELS AND CANOPIES

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Revision date: 01.28.09

QUICK START GUIDE

52' & 78' Wide High Tunnel Add-A-Bay Systems

12'-3 7/8"

Height

4'-0"

Sidewall

Height

26'-6 1/8" Width

Grid Represents 12" Squares

FRONT

3-BAY SHELTER

2-BAY SHELTER

Frames shown may differ in length from actual frame. 

Ground Level

Ground Level

Summary of Contents for 104137

Page 1: ...without permission ClearSpan High Tunnel Add A Bay System Photo may show a different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS 104137 52 W x 12 H x 24 L 104138 52 W x 12 H x 48 L 104139 52 W x 12 H x 72 L 104140 52 W x 12 H x 96 L 104141 78 W x 12 H x 24 L 104142 78 W x 12 H x 48 L 104143 78 W x 12 H x 72 L 104144 78 W x 12 H x 96 L ...

Page 2: ...portant step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift ...

Page 3: ...he following definitions before you begin to assemble your shelter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equipped Purlins and some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes to form a conduit Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly is secured with a self tapping Tek screw Coupler or Fitting A part of the frame assembly where legs purlins and rafter pipes ...

Page 4: ...ork platforms and other machinery for lifting designed to work safely at the height of the frame UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS The following steps will ensure that you have all the necessary parts before you begin to assemble the shelter frame 1 Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where you can easily inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify that all parts list...

Page 5: ...d photos will help you identify the different parts Some parts are not shown FA4482B Tek Screw Swaged Plain Swaged and Plain Rafter Sections 102547 Cross Connector 102548 Cross Connector 102856 End Clamp 102857 End Clamp 103296 V Connector 103297 Ground Post With Auger QH1070 Pipe Strap ...

Page 6: ... frame Purlins ClearSpan High Tunnel Add A Bay System OVERVIEW This section describes assembling your shelter For details please see section Assembling the Shelter Components See illustration below to identify main parts of the shelter 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the rafters and frame 3 Anchor the frame 4 Attach cover additional purchase required ...

Page 7: ...measure the length and drill the next corner post 7 Repeat the same step for the last corner post NOTE The distance measured diagonally between corner ground posts must be equal for the building to be square 8 Check all dimensions and adjust if needed before drilling the remaining posts to the required height 9 After all four corner posts are accurately installed tie a string line between the tops...

Page 8: ... the frame is square NOTE The frame is square when the two diagonal measurements are the same 14 After the ground posts have been set in the correct position detach each V connector along the front and back ends of the shelter from the ground posts Back End Front End 15 Slide a 102857 end clamp on each of these posts as shown below and reattach the V connectors to the ground posts NOTE Use a piece...

Page 9: ...all the screws so they will not touch the cover once it is installed if equipped This is typically on the backside of the rafter which will be the surface visible from the inside of the shelter once the frame is assembled 4 Assemble all the rafters as described and continue with the steps to complete the end rafters END RAFTER ASSEMBLY Complete the following steps for the end rafters only 2 bay sh...

Page 10: ...ow the purlin to extend beyond the end of the end rafter See diagram below Inside of Shelter Outside of Shelter Rafter Post Tek screw 6 center to center 102548 102856 View of the end rafter and clamp as shown from the outside when the frame is assembled Outside Shelter 2 Verify the rafter is plumb and attach to the ground posts using Tek screws ATTENTION Install the screws so they will not touch t...

Page 11: ...t the last section of purlin pipe to the required length Typically purlin pipes do not require cutting Verify that you have the correct plain pipes before you decide to cut any pipe to complete the purlin runs CAUTION To prevent cover damage the ends of the purlins should extend no more than past the end clamp Position the bolt side of the end clamps toward the inside of the shelter the same side ...

Page 12: ...assembled move to the outer sides of the shelter to install the lower side purlin runs 15 Attach one pipe strap QH1070 to the inside of the outer rafters in the locations shown below ATTENTION The pipe straps are located on the inside of the rafter legs Do not tighten at this time These are tightened after each purlin is installed 16 Insert and assemble the remaining purlins through the pipe strap...

Page 13: ... are seen from inside the shelter Inside View End Rafter Ground Level A A B B 4 Struts will be attached just below the upper side purlin run on the end rafter and just above the lower side purlin run on the first interior rafter STRUT INSTALLATION continued 3 Using the following diagram and the Side Profile diagrams in the Quick Start section as guides position a strut on the inside of the frame d...

Page 14: ...Install a Tek screw if needed 8 Continue by anchoring the frame End Rafter Do not allow the strut to extend beyond the end rafter Views are seen from inside the shelter Inside View Ground Level A A B B UPPER STRUT ASSEMBLY Upper struts are attached to the end rafter and the second interior rafter at each corner of each bay of the shelter The 2 bay shelters will have eight 8 upper struts 3 bay shel...

Page 15: ...d supplies must be purchased to complete the cover installation These are not included with the basic shelter components Contact Customer Service if you want to purchase a cover for your shelter and to determine which cover and additional components are best suited for the application OPTIONAL COVER INSTALLATION After the frame is assembled the optional main cover can be installed The steps to ins...

Page 16: ... lower side purlin runs See dashed line below 5 Repeat for the remaining corner posts 6 Measure and cut 5 10 length sections of U channel and secure them to the lower and upper purlin runs in between each ground post using Tek screws as shown in the Diagram B 7 Repeat for the remaining side 8 Continue by installing the main cover OPTIONAL COVER INSTALLATION continued Frame shown may vary in length...

Page 17: ...ally used to pull the main cover onto and over the frame WARNING To prevent damage to the cover and to prevent serious personal injury DO NOT attempt to install the main cover on windy or stormy days Continue with the steps that follow 1 Unpack the cover film and position it at the base along one side of the frame 2 Along the edge make small holes in the cover at evenly spaced intervals and tie ro...

Page 18: ...hannel 12 Repeat steps to secure the cover film to the lower purlins IMPORTANT If trimming the excess cover material at the ends and sides DO NOT remove too much of the excess material Some excess main cover material the material that extends beyond the end rafters should remain in place to more easily re stretch the film if needed Dashed line represents the U channel End Rafters Only Install the ...

Page 19: ... shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover if equipped that could cause damage If the shelter is moved inspect all parts and connections before reassembling For replacement missing parts or additional information on optional cover call 1 800 245 9881 for assistance NOTE With the exception of Truss Arch buildings ClearSpan shelters and greenhouses do not have any tested loading criteria ...

Page 20: ...1 28 09 QUICK START GUIDE 52 78 Wide High Tunnel Add A Bay Systems 12 3 7 8 Height 4 0 Sidewall Height 26 6 1 8 Width Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT 3 BAY SHELTER 2 BAY SHELTER Frames shown may differ in length from actual frame Ground Level Ground Level ...

Page 21: ...H TUNNELS AND CANOPIES Revision date 01 28 09 FRONT PROFILE 103296 102547 102548 26R1602 26R1601 26R1601 166S051 166S051 103297 103297 Middle 102856 Ends 102547 Middle 102857 Ends Ends 102857 Middle 103296 Ground Level ...

Page 22: ...9 SIDE PROFILE 104137 8 Upper Strut 6 Lower Strut Rafter Spacing 6 0 On Center 24 0 Length Center to Center 7 Purlin Run 3 131S075 131P0735 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length 1 131P021 Upper Strut 1 131S071 Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 23: ... SIDE PROFILE 104138 6 Lower Strut 8 Upper Strut Rafter Spacing 6 0 On Center 48 0 Length Center to Center 7 Purlin Run 131S075 7 1 131P0735 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length 1 131P021 1 131S071 Upper Strut Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 24: ...9 SIDE PROFILE 104139 1 131P021 1 131S071 Rafter Spacing 6 0 On Center 72 0 Length Center to Center 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length 131S075 11 131P0735 8 Upper Strut 7 Purlin Run 6 Lower Strut Upper Strut Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 25: ...E PROFILE 104140 Rafter Spacing 6 0 Rafter 96 0 Length Center to Center Purlin Run 15 131S075 8 Upper Strut 6 Lower Strut 7 Purlin Run 1 131P0735 1 131P021 1 131S071 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length Upper Strut Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 26: ...9 SIDE PROFILE 104141 12 Upper Strut 8 Lower Strut Rafter Spacing 6 0 On Center 24 0 Length Center to Center 9 Purlin Run 3 131S075 131P0735 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length 1 131P021 Upper Strut 1 131S071 Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 27: ... SIDE PROFILE 104142 8 Lower Strut 12 Upper Strut Rafter Spacing 6 0 On Center 48 0 Length Center to Center 9 Purlin Run 131S075 7 1 131P0735 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length 1 131P021 1 131S071 Upper Strut Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 28: ... SIDE PROFILE 104143 1 131P021 1 131S071 Rafter Spacing 6 0 On Center 72 0 Length Center to Center 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length 131S075 11 131P0735 12 Upper Strut 9 Purlin Run 8 Lower Strut Upper Strut Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 29: ... PROFILE 104144 Rafter Spacing 6 0 Rafter 96 0 Length Center to Center Purlin Run 15 131S075 12 Upper Strut 8 Lower Strut 9 Purlin Run 1 131P0735 1 131P021 1 131S071 2 131S075 131P0495 cut to length Upper Strut Lower Purlin outside walls only Lower Strut Ground Level ...

Page 30: ...CLEARSPAN HIGH TUNNELS AND CANOPIES 30 Revision date 01 28 09 CONNECTIONS End Rafter Purlin Connection View 1 View 2 Connection Purlin Mid Rafter Rafter Strut Connection View 3 Ground Level ...

Page 31: ...IES Revision date 01 28 09 CONNECTION DETAILS 102856 End Rafter Purlin Connection Rafter Rafter Purlin Purlin 102548 View 2 View 1 Mid Rafter Purlin Connection QH1070 102857 V connector Strut Rafter View 3 Rafter Strut Connection Purlin ...

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