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CLEARSPAN
™
FABRIC STRUCTURES
Revision date: 09.08.09
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the proper assembly of
your shelter. Failing to follow these steps may result in an improperly assembled
and anchored shelter and will void all warranty and protection the owner is
entitled to.
The steps outlining the assembly process are as follows:
Verify that all parts are included in the shipment. Notify Customer Service
1.
for questions or concerns.
Read these instructions, the Must Read document, and all additional
2.
documentation included with the shipment
before
you begin assembling the
shelter.
Gather the tools, bracing, ladders (and lifts), and assistants needed to
3.
assemble the shelter.
Check the weather
4.
before
you install the roof cover and any panels (if
equipped). Do not install covers or panels on a windy or stormy day.
Re-evaluate the location and site based on the information and precautions
5.
presented in the documentation included with the shipment.
Lay out the site (if this has not been completed).
6.
Assemble the frame components in the order they are presented in these
7.
instructions.
Assemble the frame including the bracing (if equipped).
8.
Consult the Must Read document for anchoring comments and instructions.
9.
Install, tighten, and secure the end panel (if equipped) and main cover. This
10.
applies to fabric covers that stretch over the frame assembly.
Read the care and maintenance information at the end of these instructions.
11.
Complete and return all warranty information as instructed.
12.
LIST OF WORDS AND PHRASES
Before you begin, it is important to become familiar with the words and phrases
used in this instruction manual. These words and phrases are common to most
ClearSpan™ shelters and identify the different parts of the shelter. (Some are
used in this document. Others may not apply to this particular shelter.) These
terms describe the shipped parts and can also be found on the materials list/
spec 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 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. In some larger applications, couplers are used to secure
the joints of the different rafter sections during the assembly of the rafters.
Some shelters donot use couplers.
Foot, Rafter Foot , or Base Plate:
•
The part attached to and found at the
base of the rafter or leg of the shelter. Depending on the shelter, the foot
is an optional purchase. Some shelters do not offer an optional foot. Some
use 1-way connectors; others use ground posts.
Must Read Document:
•
This document includes building and shelter
anchoring instructions, steps for end wall reinforcement, safety precautions,
and notices and warnings. The Must Read document is sent with all
shelters and buildings. If you did not receive a Must Read document,
contact Customer Service to request one.
On-Center:
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Term used to describe a measurement taken from the vertical
center of the rafter or frame member to the vertical center of another.
Purlin or Angled (or Lateral) Bracing:
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The pipe assemblies that run
perpendicular to the rafters or framework that supports the main cover.
These assemblies are found on the sides and roof areas of the assembled
frame, are evenly spaced, and typically run from the front to the back of the
shelter.
Plain or Straight Pipe:
•
A term used to describe a pipe that has the same
diameter or width throughout its entire length.
Strut:
•
A strut is usually a length of pipe with two flattened ends and is used
for diagonal bracing of the shelter frame. A strut is typically secured to the
frame by special brackets, bolts, and/or clamps.
Swaged End or Swaged Pipe:
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The term "swaged'' refers to the tapered
end of the pipe or tube. Swaged ends of a pipe can be inserted into
couplers and the straight ends of other pipes of the same diameter.
Tek Screw:
•
A self-tapping fastener used to secure pipe joints and to fasten
brackets to rafters.
