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Revision date: 10.05.10
FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
Strut Assembly Procedure
1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the
band clamps are in the proper location. See diagram
below. Add clamps if needed.
2. Remove the bolts and attach a strut between the
band clamp on the purlin and the band clamp on the
end rafter.
The lower band clamp and strut must be
attached as shown below
.
NOTE:
Verify that the bolt heads are to the outside of
the shelter and that the end rafter is plumb before
tightening the nuts.
3. Install the remaining struts and tighten all band clamp
bolts.
4. Secure each band clamp to each purlin or rafter with a
Tek screw.
5. Check each purlin joint and secure using a Tek screw if
this has not been done.
Strut must be
attached above
dash line for
proper installation
of baseboards.
20. With all rafters and center supports in place, take one
end panel and spread it out on a clean, flat surface with
the center pocket facing up.
NOTE:
Position the panel at the end of the frame
where you want to install it.
21. Remove the attached center support from the end
rafter. Tape over the screw and joint with duct tape to
protect the end panel.
22. Slide the center support into the center pocket of the
end panel. Be sure to position the drilled holes in the
center support toward the bottom so the support can be
reattached to the ground post.
23. Lift the end panel with the center support inserted into
the pocket and reattach the support to the end center
ground post.
ATTENTION:
The end panel will hang on the center
support until it is pulled up and over the end rafter in a
later procedure. DO NOT secure the end panel to the
end rafter at this time.
The main cover must be installed
before the end panels are attached
.
24. Repeat the steps 18-21 to install the remaining end
panel.
At this point, all center supports should be installed and
secured. The two end panels will be hanging from the
center support at each end of the frame.
25. Continue with installing the struts.
Center Support
