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CLEARSPAN
™
VALUE LINE
Revision date: 10.05.10
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 to see that
these remain tight and in proper repair.
• Check the cable turnbuckles and cable clamps to see
that these remain tight. Tighten as needed. Check the
cable to verify that it is not worn, wearing on a frame
member, or touching the main cover or end panels.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they
remain tight.
• Do not climb or stand on the shelter at anytime.
• 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.
• Inspect all building components regularly. Replace all
worn or damaged parts promptly.
• 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.
TIGHTEN THE MAIN COVER
Complete these steps to properly tighten the main cover.
1. Pull the bonnet back over the end rafters and insert
the strap of the main cover bonnet into the QH1061
ratchets attached to the ends of the shelter.
2. Slightly tighten the ratchets. If strap buildup in the
ratchet is too great, loosen the strap and trim off the
excess as needed.
3. When the corner ratchets have the cover taught,
tighten the larger, QH1065 side ratchets attached to the
outside of the rafters.
NOTE:
For easier tightening of the main cover and to
get a uniform appearance, multiple individuals can be
used to complete this procedure.
4. After the cover is properly tightened and secured along
the sides, return to the ratchets at each end of the
shelter and tighten the bonnet of the main cover.
5. Read the Care and Maintenance information that
follows.
