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CLEARSPAN

 SUNBLOCKER SYSTEM

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Revision date: 10.09.07

Frame length shown may differ from actual frame.

Purlins

Leg

SunBlocker™ 

Add-A-Bay Shade System 

OVERVIEW

This section shows the typical shade system frame and its 

connections. The illustration below helps identify the main 

parts of the shelter.
1.  Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
2.  Assemble the frame components.
3.  Assemble and anchor the frame.
4.  Prepare and install the cover. 

Rafters

ATTENTION:

 Position screws 

so they will not touch the cover 

when it is installed.

IMPORTANT:

 Cross ports of the 5-way coupler are divided by the 

through port of the same coupler. There are two (2) cross ports 

and one through port for each coupler. See below for details.

Cross Port

Cross Port

Through Port

Summary of Contents for 4040SS

Page 1: ...mer assistance Revision date 10 09 07 2007 ClearSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission ClearSpan Add A Bay Shade System Photo may show a different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS 4040SS 40 W x 40 L x 10 H 4060SS 40 W x 60 L x 10 H 4080SS 40 W x 80 L x 10 H ...

Page 2: ...y will void the manufacturer s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify whether underground cables and pipes are presen...

Page 3: ...pec sheets included with the shipment To aid in the assembly read through the following definitions before you begin to assemble your shelter Conduit An 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 o...

Page 4: ...g designed to work safely at the height of the shelter UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS The following steps will ensure that you have all the necessary parts before you begin to assemble the shelter Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where you can easily inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present ...

Page 5: ... QUICK START GUIDE The following graphics and photos will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used Not all parts are shown 103856 Band Clamp 103838 Strut CC4595 Ball Tie Down 103837 Straight Coupler 2375P120 Plain Pipe 2375P120D Drilled Pipe 103839 5 Way Coupler Cross Port Cross Port Through Port ...

Page 6: ...ion below helps identify the main parts of the shelter 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble the frame components 3 Assemble and anchor the frame 4 Prepare and install the cover Rafters ATTENTION Position screws so they will not touch the cover when it is installed IMPORTANT Cross ports of the 5 way coupler are divided by the through port of the same coupler There are ...

Page 7: ...e by reading the anchoring information that follows ANCHOR THE FRAME Turnbuckles and ground anchors can be used to anchor this type of shelter Ground posts and mounting feet can also be used with the above items Consult a reliable construction professional if you need assistance when anchoring the assembled frame WARNING Securing the legs to concrete blocks or wood boards set on the site is not a ...

Page 8: ...to squeeze the clamps back into shape after adding them to the pipes LEG ASSEMBLY Each leg assembly consists of one 1 drilled pipe one 1 5 way coupler and required cap screws or bolts Gather the parts Drilled leg pipe 2375120D and 5 way coupler 103839 Cap screw 3 8 x 1 FAG355B and band clamp 103856 1 Insert the plain end of a drilled pipe into the bottom odd port of a 5 way coupler 2 Secure the pi...

Page 9: ...post and secure each leg to the ground post NOTE Before securing the rafter legs to the ground posts if used refer to the diagram for your shelter in the Quick Start section to determine where to attach the diagonal struts Slide additional band clamps onto the legs of each rafter assembly as needed 2 Position a second rafter assembly as shown and brace or secure it in place at approximately 20 fro...

Page 10: ... Corner Connection Mid Connection Center Connection 6 Review the diagrams in the Quick Start section for your shelter to determine the locations of the remaining diagonal struts 7 Install the diagonal struts Each corner connection uses two 2 struts the mid connections use three 3 struts and the center connections use four 4 struts Refer to Quick Start Guide for location and additional details 8 Wi...

Page 11: ...it over the frame and into position 2 Take the snugger ball tie downs feed the stretch cord through a grommet and attach the main cover to the assembled frame Use one snugger ball for each grommet 3 Continue with the shelter care and maintenance information that follows WARNING To prevent property damage and personal injury do not install the cover on a windy or stormy day NOTE Dashed lines show w...

Page 12: ...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 that could cause damage Check the anchoring system to ensure that all components are tight and in good repair...

Page 13: ... com for additional products and customer assistance Revision date 10 09 07 QUICK START GUIDE 40 Wide SunBlocker Shade System 10 2 3 4 Width 4 Bays 10 1 1 2 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares F FR RO ON NT T 4040SS 40 x 40 4060SS 40 x 60 4080SS 40 x 80 ...

Page 14: ...CLEARSPAN SUNBLOCKER SYSTEM 14 Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance Revision date 10 09 07 FRONT PROFILE 2375P120D 103838 103856 103839 2375P120 40 11 Width ...

Page 15: ...15 CLEARSPAN SUNBLOCKER SYSTEM Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance Revision date 10 09 07 SIDE PROFILE 4040SS 103837 2375P120 20 3 Rafter Spacing 40 6 Length ...

Page 16: ... Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance Revision date 10 09 07 103837 2375P120 20 3 Rafter Spacing 60 9 Length SIDE PROFILE 4060SS 103837 2375P120 20 3 Rafter Spacing 81 0 Length SIDE PROFILE 4080SS ...

Page 17: ...l products and customer assistance Revision date 10 09 07 End Rafter Purlin Connection View 1 Mid Purlin Connection View 2 CONNECTIONS End Rafter Purlin Connection Mid Purlin Connection 103839 Rafter Purlin Purlin 103837 View 1 View 2 Cross Port Cross Port Through Port ...

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