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CARPORTS
10
FRAME ASSEMBLY (Continued)
ASSEMBLE AND PRE-MARK THE PURLINS
Before assembling the frame, mark the purlins. This speeds
the assembly process and eliminates the need to measure
each purlin as it is installed. In addition, pre-marking the
purlins ensures that an accurate spacing of the rafter
assemblies is achieved and maintained during assembly.
Gather the Parts:
• 1.315" x 75" swaged pipe (#131S075)
• 1.315" x XX.X" plain pipe (#131P0XXX)
• Permanent marker and tape measure
SETTING RAFTERS
The following steps describe one way to assemble the
frame.
WARNING:
Rafters are heavy and awkward to handle.
Use caution and adequate assistance when setting the
rafters in position.
Gather the parts:
• Rafter and base rail assemblies
• Assembled and pre-marked purlins
• Tek screws and nut setter (3/8'' x 2-9/16 magnetic)
NOTE:
The purlins are part of the assembled frame. There
are two (2) purlins that run perpendicular to the rafter
assemblies. Each purlin consists of 1.315" x 75" (131S075)
swaged pipes and one (1) 1.315" x XX.X" (#131P0XXX)
plain pipe to complete each purlin run.
The X's represent the length in inches of the last pipe in the
purlin run needed to reach the end of the frame.
Complete the steps that follow:
NOTE:
The 131P0XXX pipe is a plain pipe (no swaged
end). It is used to end each purlin run.
1. Select the required pipe sections for one purlin run
and connect these by inserting the swaged ends of
the pipes into the plain ends until the entire purlin is
assembled.
NOTE:
Assemble the purlins in a location that is
accessible during the assembly of the frame, but will
not interfere with the process of lifting and setting the
rafters.
2. Verify that each pipe joint is properly seated.
NOTE:
These pipes are separated during the assembly
procedure. Do not fasten them together at this time.
3. For the 48" (on-center) rafter spacing, measure 48-3/4"
(forty-eight and three-quarters inches) from one end
of the assembled purlin and mark the distance on the
pipe. Begin at the end of a long, swaged pipe.
4. From the location marked in the previous step,
measure 48" and make another mark.
5. Continue marking the purlin in 48" intervals until all
rafter on-center locations are marked. These marks
help to maintain the 48" on-center rafter spacing of the
frame during assembly.
6. Repeat this procedure until all assembled purlins are
marked.
7. After assembling all rafters and pre-marking the purlins,
continue with assembling the frame.
1. Position the base rail parallel with the structure that the
shelter will be attached to.
2. Lift one rafter into position and set the leg on the first
1-Way connector at one end of the base rail.
Move the base rail as needed so the upper end of the
rafter rests against the structure that the frame will be
attached to.
Brace the first rafter in place so that it will not fall or
move.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR INJURY, DO
NOT LEAVE THE RAFTER UNATTENDED.
3. Secure the rafter leg to the 1-Way connector on the
base rail using two Tek screws. See the diagram in
Step 5.
4. With the first rafter secured to the base rail, anchor the
upper portion of the rafter to the permanent structure
using the appropriate fasteners.
ATTENTION:
Fasteners to secure the frame to
the permanent structure are not included.
Contact
Customer Service or a reliable contractor for the
proper fasteners based on the exterior material of the
permanent structure.
