9
CLEARSPAN
™
CARPORTS
Revision date: 12.26.07
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• Rafter pipe ( #12CP20P1) & rafter pipe (#18CP20P3)
• Rafter pipe (#S20P048)
• Rafter pipe (#S20P036): Medium frame only
• Carport brace (#105089)
• 3-way (#104626) and 4-way fittings (#104627)
• Tek screws and magnetic nut setter 3/8'' x 2-9/16"
Rafter Assembly Procedure
Each rafter assembly consists of five (5) rafter tubes: one
(1) curved center pipe (for the top or peak), two (2) bent leg
pipes, and two (2) straight pipes between the peak and the
bent leg pipes.
ATTENTION
(medium frame only): Two (2) additional
straight pipes are included. See the diagram above for
clarification and tube locations.
#18CP20P3
#12CP20P1
#S20P036
(Medium Only)
#S20P048
End Rafters
Complete the following steps to assemble the two (2) end
rafters.
NOTE:
The two (2) end rafters are assembled using 3-way
square tube fittings (#104626) positioned between the
upper tube splices.
1. Select the tubes needed to assemble the rafter and
place these on the ground as shown.
NOTE (medium frame only):
The lower leg pipes
(#S20P036) are 36" long. The upper (#S20P048) pipes
are 48" long.
Measure the pipes if needed to install in
the correct location.
2. Insert the 3-way square tube fittings (#104626) into the
rafter pipes as shown below and secure them using Tek
screws.
The free end of each 3-way square tube fitting
(#104626)
must face the same direction.
The free
section of the tube fitting is used to connect the purlin
pipes and the next rafter.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the roof panels
or cover, position the Tek screws so the heads do not
contact the roof when installed.
Medium Frame Only
: Connect the lower rafter legs
using the 1.75" x 1.75" square tube insert (#104075).
(See the Base Rail assembly steps if needed.) Place
the insert 8" into the rafter pipes and secure using Tek
screws.
3. Repeat steps for the remaining end rafter.
NOTE:
There are two (2) end rafter assemblies.
Medium Frame Only
