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RAFTER ASSEMBLY (continued)
10. After attaching all center bracing components, position
the brace assembly between the rafter legs and at the
top of the rafter as positioned on the ground.
11. Align the vertical bracket with the center of the rafter
(top) and secure the bracket with Tek screws.
Rafter Center
The below diagram shows the assembled center
bracing for the rafter.
12. Locate the four (4) connection plates (#105087) and
attach two (2) plates to the horizontal center brace tube
and to the rafter.
First rafter
connection plate
Second rafter
connection plate
Horizontal Tube
Connection Plate
Rafter
13. After attaching the first two connection plates, flip the
rafter assembly over and attach the remaining two (2)
connection plates for the rafter.
14. Repeat the procedures to assembly the remaining
rafters and related center bracing.
15. After all rafter assemblies are complete, continue with
the FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS that follow.
