ClearSpan 105624, Manual

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CLEARSPAN
™
CARPORTS
14
Revision date: 10.27.08
INSTALL THE SIDE RATCHETS
Consult the following information when installing the side
ratchets.
Gather the Parts:
• Ratchets
• Tek Screws
1. Install a side ratchet on each end rafter leg.
2. After attaching the four (4) side ratchets to the end
rafters, divide the quantity of the remaining ratchets
in half and evenly space these along each side of the
assembled frame.
3. Attached the remaining side ratchets to the outside
of the rafter supports. Refer to Side Profile diagrams
located at the back of these instructions for proper
ratchet location per shelter.
NOTE: When installed properly, side ratchets are
immediately across from one another.
4. If the frame is attached to individual 4" x 4" wood posts,
install the side ratchets within 1' of the bottom of the
post cap mounting bolts. If the ratchets are installed too
far down the post, the black straps may be too short.
In an application similar to the frame below, ratchets
can be attached as shown. After installing all ratchets,
install the main cover.
Tek Screw
Ratchet
Tek Screw
Side Ratchet
End Rafter
Interior Rafter
End
Ratchet
Side
Ratchet
INSTALL END RATCHETS
The end ratchets are used to secure the bonnet portion of
the main cover.
Gather the Parts:
• Ratchets (4)
• Tek Screws
Attach the main cover end ratchets using a Tek screw.
End Rafter
Tek Screw
ATTENTION:
If the frame is mounted on a support
structure different from what is shown, attach each end
ratchet in a location that allows the black straps of the main
cover bonnet to be secured to the ratchets.
Tek screws may not work for all support structure materials.
If in doubt, consult the advice of a professional contractor
(if needed) and purchase the correct fasteners to attach
ratchets to the support structure.
If the optional end panel was purchased and installed, it
may be necessary to attach the end ratchets through the
end panel.