ClearSpan 105624, Manual

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CLEARSPAN
™
CARPORTS
Revision date: 10.27.08
EXAMPLE #1: Frame Assembly
To assemble and secure a low-profile roof frame to
4" x 4" posts that run parallel with the purlins, complete
these steps.
Gather the Parts:
• Rafter Assemblies
• Post Caps
• 1/2" x 4-1/2" Bolts and Nuts
1. Set the first end rafter in the desired position on the
horizontal 4" x 4" post and brace it in place. Verify that
the free ends of the 3-Way fittings are pointing to the
inside of the frame.
WARNING: DO NOT leave the rafter unattended.
Additional rafters must be added and secured to the
frame.
2. Drill the post cap mounting holes.
3. Insert the 1/2" x 4-1/2" mounting bolts through the post
cap and mounting holes, add the nuts, and tighten.
EXAMPLE #2: Post Cap Installation
If the support structure consists of individual 4" x 4" support
posts anchored in the ground, use the following steps as a
guide when attaching the post caps.
Individual 4" x 4" posts anchored in the ground.
Diagram below shows an end rafter secured to a
4" x 4" wood post.
The post must be secured to the
structure that it sets on.
4. Continue with Step 3 of the
Example #2: Frame
Assembly
procedure.
Ground Level
Gather the Parts:
• Rafter Assemblies
• Post Caps
• 1/2" x 4-1/2" Bolts and Nuts
1. After assembling all rafters as previously described,
take one (1) post cap and position it on top of one
4" x 4" post.
2. Center the post cap on the 4" x 4" post and mark the
centers of the mounting holes.
3. Use a drill and bit to drill the holes and insert the
1/2" x 4-1/2" mounting bolts through the post cap and
holes and install the 1/2" nuts.
ATTENTION: DO NOT tighten bolts at this time. These
are tightened during the assembly of the frame.
4. Repeat the steps to attach the remaining post caps to
the tops of the 4" x 4" posts.
5. Once all post caps are installed, continue by
completing the frame assembly instructions that follow.