ClearSpan 107771 Manual Download Page 6

CLEARSPAN

 GARAGES

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Revision date: 05.20.16

Diagram may show a different shelter length.

End Rafter

Base Rail

Inside Rafter

Strut

Bracing

Main Cross 

Member

Purlin

End Panel 

Conduit

OVERVIEW

This section describes assembling the garage frame. See 

illustration below to identify main parts of shelter.
1.  Locate required parts for each assembly procedure.
2.  Assemble and position base rails.
3.  Assemble rafters and frame.
4.  Square and anchor garage frame.
5.  Install struts and shelter bracing.
6.  Install end conduits and panels. 
7.  Attach main cover.

ClearSpan

 Storage Master 

Elite Garage

Summary of Contents for 107771

Page 1: ...hts Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 107771 30 W x 15 H x 24 L 107772 30 W x 15 H x 28 L 107773 30 W x 15 H x 36 L 107774 30 W x 15 H x 44 L ClearSpan Storage Master Elite Garages 30 Wide Photo shows a different but similar model ...

Page 2: ...dentify whether underground cables and pipes are present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift on or around the building Do not position the shelter where large loads such as snow and ice large tree branches or other overhead obstacles could fall SITE After choosing a location proper preparation of the site is es...

Page 3: ... assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equipped Purlins and some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes to form a conduit Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly is secured with a self tapping Tek screw Coupler or Fitting A part of the frame assembly where legs purlins and rafter pipes are inserted and secured In most instances 3 way and 4 way couplers are used ...

Page 4: ... listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have questions consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all shelter diagrams for clarification or contact Customer Service NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing the fasteners if used ANCHORING INSTRUCTIONS Prior to assembling this shelter please read the MUST READ document included w...

Page 5: ...ll help identify the different parts used to construct your shelter Some parts are not shown FA4482B Tek Screw 100441 Nut Setter QH1070 Pipe Strap 105087 Rafter Connection Plate 105088 1 Way Connector QH1330 Angled Bracket 102921 Neo Bonded Washer FAG363B 3 8 Bolt and FALB04B Nut ...

Page 6: ...W This section describes assembling the garage frame See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter 1 Locate required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble and position base rails 3 Assemble rafters and frame 4 Square and anchor garage frame 5 Install struts and shelter bracing 6 Install end conduits and panels 7 Attach main cover ClearSpan Storage Master Elite Garage ...

Page 7: ...e 3 wide LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE After the site is prepared marking the ground where the shelter will be situated and identifying the location of the shelter corners helps to square the frame after it is assembled Taking these steps before assembling the shelter saves time and ensures that the structure is positioned as desired The following procedure is a suggested method Its use depends on the...

Page 8: ...lled 1 way connector 105088 measure and mark 48 increments along the length of the base rail These marks represent the 4 on center rafter positions 3 Center a 1 way connector 105088 on each mark and secure the connector to the rail using Tek screws 4 Repeat the steps for the remaining base rail NOTE Rafter spacing is measured center to center 5 Position base rails on the site where the shelter wil...

Page 9: ...of the rafter tubes as needed to assemble the rafter 3 Secure each pipe joint using two Tek screws Verify that the screws are driven through the outer rafter pipe and into the swaged section of the inserted rafter pipe ATTENTION Do not secure the two pipe joints circled in the diagram below with Tek screws at this time These joints are secured when the connection plates are installed in the steps ...

Page 10: ...using 3 8 bolts lock washers and nuts NOTE Position all nuts on the same side of the rafter When setting end rafters position nuts to the inside of the frame to prevent end panel damage 13 With support attached at each end measure 16 1 2 on each side of cross support splice and mark the locations for the 2 x 2 diagonal braces 14 Drill a 7 16 hole through the cross support at each location See the ...

Page 11: ...his application Rafter Connection Plate Rafter Connection Plate NOTE Some mounting holes in the bracket will not be used for this application 17 While holding the brace in place use the 7 16 hole in the cross support as a template and mark and drill the hole through the S20P030 diagonal brace 18 Install the 3 8 bolt lock washer and nut to secure the diagonal brace to cross support 19 With upper en...

Page 12: ...ipe 131S075 move to the rafter peak and insert pipe through pipe strap attached to the underside of the end rafter 6 Guide tapered end through pipe strap located in the same position on the second or next rafter 7 Move to end rafter and align plain end of purlin pipe flush with or slightly past outside edge of pipe strap as shown below 8 Tighten pipe strap Tek screws and secure pipe to strap using...

Page 13: ...me assembly Each purlin run is completed using a single plain pipe that is shorter than the 75 swaged pipes used up to this point These plain pipes do not include a tapered or swaged end Consult the Side Profile diagram in the Quick Start section for your building to identify the plain pipe at the end of each purlin run If the last rafter is plumb and the purlin pipe extends beyond the end of the ...

Page 14: ...these instructions WARNING Securing the base rails to concrete blocks or wood boards set on the site is not a substitute for properly anchoring the shelter You must anchor the shelter as described in the MUST READ document FAILING TO PROPERLY ANCHOR THE SHELTER WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SHELTER AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY READ THE MUST READ DOCUMENT TO PROPERLY ANCHOR THE SHELTER Consult the ...

Page 15: ...090 Tek screws Complete these steps to install the diagonal bracing for the shelter 1 Locate one 1 five foot 5 brace and beginning at one end rafter place it into position as shown below NOTE Before attaching the brace to the rafter leg verify that the rafter is plumb side to side and front to back Position the brace so that the center of the brace is aligned with the center of the rafter bend Adj...

Page 16: ...be one way to install the end panels Use FA4482 Tek screws and 102921 washers 1 Unfold and position the end panel with its bottom pocket toward the end wall and center the panel with the end rafter Verify that nothing will damage the end panel when spreading it out on the site NOTE For zippered panels position the panel so that the zippers are centered as desired Panel shown may differ from the ac...

Page 17: ...h the end panel 8 Move to the lower section of the rafter leg and end panel on each side of the rafter fold the end panel material around the rafter tube and secure it with Tek screws and washers on the inside of the rafter approximately 12 up from the conduit Attaching the panel in this manner keeps the lower section of the end panel in place as the panel is stretched and secured to the rafter NO...

Page 18: ...ews in a position that allows the heads of the screws to contact the main cover when it is installed 10 Continue attaching the end panel by working evenly down both sides of the rafter toward the base rails NOTE If necessary remove the Tek screws at the bottom of each rafter leg to work wrinkles out of the end panel and reinstall the Tek screws 11 After installing the first end panel repeat the st...

Page 19: ...bly Procedure NOTE When handling the main cover and setting it in position do not pull on the end straps They will pull out of the cover WARNING To prevent damage to the cover and to prevent serious personal injury DO NOT attempt to install the main cover on windy days 1 Fasten a ratchet to the end conduit using a Tek screw as shown below The ratchet should be about 6 in from the end of the condui...

Page 20: ...o the cover conduit lift the conduit and carry the cover toward the base of the frame 3 Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into position One person is required at each rope 4 Once the main cover is pulled into position center the cover on the frame and loosely secure the ends of the cover to the ratchets attached to the end panel conduits NOTE Space ratchets evenly along each side of...

Page 21: ...ed loading criteria ATTACH MAIN COVER CONTINUED 10 Using additional help if needed tighten the main cover beginning with the ratchets along the sides of the shelter frame 11 After the side ratchets are tightened return to the end ratchets and tighten the bonnet straps of the main cover NOTE To reposition the cover loosen all ratchets and then retighten the ratchets 12 Fold the skirt of main cover ...

Page 22: ...GES 22 Revision date 05 20 16 QUICK START GUIDE 30 Wide Garage Grid Represents 12 Squares FRONT Height 15 3 3 4 Width 30 0 9 6 1 8 Sidewall Height Shelter shown above may be of a different length than actual shelter ...

Page 23: ...PROFILE 24CP23P1 105330 R23S039 S20P030 105330 24CP23P1 R23S039 105090 105090 24CP23P3 R23S041 R23S041 105087 105087 S20P012 105488096 105488096 Ground Level QH1070 Pipe Strap Location QH1070 Pipe Strap Location QH1070 Pipe Strap Location Tek Screws 6 ...

Page 24: ...GES 24 Revision date 05 20 16 SIDE PROFILE 107771 Purlin Assembly 131P0735 131S075 131S075 131S075 105331 105331 R23P054 Base Rail Assembly Ratchet QH1061 Purlin Base Rail 105119 105119 4 0 Rafter Spacing 24 0 Length ...

Page 25: ...ES Revision date 05 20 16 SIDE PROFILE 107772 Purlin 131S075 Base Rail Assembly Purlin Assembly 131P0495 105331 R23P102 105331 131S075 131S075 131S075 Ratchet QH1061 Base Rail 105119 105119 4 0 Rafter Spacing 28 0 Width ...

Page 26: ...ion date 05 20 16 SIDE PROFILE 107773 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0735 Base Rail Assembly Purlin Assembly Ratchet QH1061 Purlin Base Rail 105119 105119 4 0 Rafter Spacing 36 0 Length 105331 105331 105331 R23P078 ...

Page 27: ... 20 16 SIDE PROFILE 107774 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131S075 131P0255 105331 105331 105331 105331 R23P054 Base Rail Assembly Purlin Assembly Ratchet QH1061 Purlin Base Rail 105119 105119 4 0 Rafter Spacing 44 0 Length ...

Page 28: ...GARAGES 28 Revision date 05 20 16 CONNECTIONS Rafter Plate Connection View 1 Base Rail Rafter Connection View 2 Base Rail Purlin Connection View 4 Base Rail Strut Connection View 5 Rafter Purlin Connection View 3 ...

Page 29: ...0 Rafter Purlin Rafter Purlin Connection View 3 Tek Screw Base Rail Purlin Connection View 4 Base Rail Strut Connection Connection View 5 Base Rail Rafter View 2 Rafter Base Rail Tek Screw 105119 Rafter 105088 Tek Screw Base Rail CONDUIT ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW PLAIN END OF CONDUIT SELF TAPPING TEK SCREW SWAGED END OF CONDUIT QH1330 Tek Screw Base Rail Rafter ...

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