CLEARSPAN
™
CARPORTS
16
Revision date: 10.27.08
WARNING:
To prevent damage and injury, DO NOT
leave the cover unattended if it has not been properly
secured. The ropes can be used to temporarily keep
the cover from blowing off the frame.
5. Locate the black straps at the front and rear hems
and feed the straps through the center slot in the end
ratchets located on outside each end rafter.
NOTE:
Do not tighten completely at this time. This
helps to temporarily secure the cover.
6. Lift the main cover skirt, locate the side ratchets
attached to the support structure (e.g., 4" x 4" wood
posts), and make a slit in the cover conduit sleeve at
these locations.
NOTE:
If ropes were used at these locations when the
main cover was pulled in place, a slit may already be
present.
7. Select one of the tie down straps that shipped with the
building and insert one end of the strap through the
sleeve opening, around the cover conduit, and back
through the opening.
NOTE:
Depending on the ratchet location, the strap
may need to be cut to the proper length. Some shelters
are shipped with a roll of bulk strap. If this is the case
for this shelter, cut a length of strap from the roll and
continue.
8. Feed both ends of the strap through the slot in the
ratchet and tighten slightly.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove excess strap if it
binds up in the ratchet.
9. Repeat the same steps for the remaining ratchets.
10. Using additional help (if needed), tighten the main
cover beginning with the ratchets along the side of the
shelter frame.
SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance of your shelter is important.
Check the following items periodically to properly maintain
your shelter:
• Regularly check the main cover and panels (if
equipped) to see that these remain tight and in proper
repair.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they
remain tight.
• Verify that the bolts and nuts used to secure the post
caps to the support structure are tight and in good
repair.
• Do not climb or stand on the shelter at anytime.
• Check the customer-supplied support structure to
ensure that it is adequately supporting the low-profile
roof frame and all of its components.
• Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on
the shelter. Use tools that will not damage the cover
when removing debris.
• Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use
tools that will not damage the cover when removing
snow.
• Check the contents of the shelter to verify that
nothing is touching the cover or the side panels that
could cause damage.
• Check the anchoring system to ensure that all
components are tight and in good repair.
• If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and
connections before reassembling.
• For replacement or missing parts, 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.
NOTE:
For easier tightening of the main cover and
to get a uniform appearance, multiple individuals can
be used to complete this procedure. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
11. After the side ratchets are tightened, return to the end
rafter ratchets and tighten the bonnet of the main cover.
NOTE:
Loosen the ratchets if needed to remove
excess strap and retighten. Loosen all ratchet if needed
to reposition the main cover on the frame and retighten
the ratchets.
12. Fold the skirt of main cover down and over the ratchets
to complete the installation of the main cover.
ATTACH MAIN COVER (CONTINUED)
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