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CLEARSPAN

 CARPORTS

6

Revision date: 12.10.07

1-Way Square Tube 

Fitting w/ Plate

3-Way 

Fitting

Diagram may show a different shelter length.

End Rafter

Purlins

Base Rail

4-Way 

Fitting

Inside Rafter

OVERVIEW

This section describes assembling your carport frame. For 

details, consult the remainder of these instructions. See 

illustration below to identify main parts of shelter.
1.  Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure.
2.  Assemble and position base rails.
3.  Assemble rafters and frame.
4.  Square and anchor carport.
5.  Install side and end panels (if equipped).
6.  Attach main cover (if equipped).

ClearSpan

 Carport

12' Wide (Small and Medium)

Summary of Contents for ClearSpan 104950F

Page 1: ...ll and Medium Photo may show a different but similar model 2007 ClearSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission STK DIMENSIONS 104950F 12 W x 20 L 104951F 12 W x 25 L 104952F 12 W x 30 L 104953F 12 W x 35 L 104954F 12 W x 40 L 104955F 12 W x 45 L ...

Page 2: ...jury 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 present before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location ...

Page 3: ... particular 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 wa...

Page 4: ... 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 1 Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where you can easily inventory the parts Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have que...

Page 5: ... will help you identify the different parts and show you how they are used Not all parts are shown FA4482B Tek Screw 104627 4 Way Square Tube Fitting 104626 3 Way Square Tube Fitting 100441 Nut Setter 104075 1 75 x 1 75 Square Tube Insert 104624 1 Way Square Tube Fitting w Plate ...

Page 6: ...describes assembling your carport frame For details consult the remainder of these instructions See illustration below to identify main parts of shelter 1 Locate the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble and position base rails 3 Assemble rafters and frame 4 Square and anchor carport 5 Install side and end panels if equipped 6 Attach main cover if equipped ClearSpan Carport 12 Wide...

Page 7: ...g the frame on the site during assembly SQUARE THE SITE 1 Identify a corner where a building rafter or base rail will be positioned drive in a stake and string a line the exact width of the building and stake in place 2 Sting a line at least as long as the building from the first stake at 90 NOTE A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90 angle or the 3 4 5 rule can be used Refer to diagram Us...

Page 8: ...n Step 1 measure 60 and mark a second line on the base rail 3 Continue marking the base rail in 60 intervals These marks represent the 5 on center rafter positions 4 Center the first square tube fitting 104624 on the first mark and secure it to the top of the base rail using four 4 Tek screws as shown below 5 Center a square tube fitting 104624 on each remaining mark and secure the fitting to the ...

Page 9: ...sembled 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 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 th...

Page 10: ...over install Tek screws so the heads do not contact the roof panels when these are 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 the steps for all remaining interior rafters 4 Once all rafter assemblies are complete con...

Page 11: ...g tube to each 104624 fitting using one Tek screw as shown below 4 Carefully stand the first interior rafter and place the leg pipes on the next set of 104624 square tube fittings 5 Secure the rafter leg tubes to the fittings using Tek screws as previously described 6 Slide a 58 square tube S20P058 onto the 3 way fittings of the end rafter and secure each with a Tek screw NOTE Verify that the scre...

Page 12: ...HELTER At this point in the assembly process anchor the assembled frame Once the frame assembly is anchored properly continue with 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 RE...

Page 13: ...panel and into the rafter If desired you can install the side panels on the inside of the frame This will allow removal of the side panels without removing the ratchets that secure the main cover Consult the diagram below OPTIONAL INSTALLATION END and or SIDE PANELS If the shelter includes the optional side panels and or gable end panels these panels MUST be attached to the frame before the cover ...

Page 14: ...cate the cover and unfold it on a clean smooth surface near the frame NOTE When handling the cover and setting it in position do not pull on the end straps They will pull out of the cover Unfold the cover with the inside surface facing up 4 Locate the cover ends with strapping and align cover with the front and back of the shelter 1 Cover Conduits Cover Ends with Strapping 5 Insert the cover condu...

Page 15: ... the cover conduit pocket at the rafter position Insert a section of strap through the slit and around the cover conduit NOTE DO NOT cut through the main cover Cut through the conduit pocket only Photos may show a different rafter procedures are the same 15 Thread the strap ends into the ratchet and slightly tighten Tek Screw Ratchet Main Cover Conduit Optional Side Panel not shown for clarity 13 ...

Page 16: ...the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the roof panels that could cause damage If side or end panels are present verify that they remain tight and in good repair If the shelter is moved inspect all parts and connections before using For replacement or missing parts call 1 800 245 9881 for assistance NOTE With the exception of Truss Arch buildings ClearSpan shelters and gree...

Page 17: ...12 0 Width FRONT Grid Represents 12 Squares SMALL FRAME 9 3 Height 6 6 Sidewall 12 0 Width FRONT Grid Represents 12 Squares 12 2 Height 9 6 Sidewall MEDIUM FRAME Frame shown with optional main cover Frame shown is the Frame Only purchase Frames shown may differ in length and or height from actual frame ...

Page 18: ...036 MEDIUM FRAME ONLY MEDIUM FRAME ONLY 12CP20P1 12CP20P3 S20P036 Purlin Connection See Connection Note Purlin Connection See Connection Note Connection Note Purlin connected to end rafters using 104626 tube fitting Purlin connected to mid rafters using 104627 tube fitting ...

Page 19: ...19 CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 10 07 SIDE PROFILE 104950F Purlin S20P058 Base Rail 5 0 Rafter Spacing 20 0 Length Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 on center on center ...

Page 20: ...CLEARSPAN CARPORTS 20 Revision date 12 10 07 SIDE PROFILE 104951F 5 0 Rafter Spacing 25 0 Length Base Rail S20P124 S20P060 S20P124 Purlin S20P058 Base Rail on center on center ...

Page 21: ...21 CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 10 07 SIDE PROFILE 104952F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 5 0 Rafter Spacing 30 0 Length Purlin S20P058 Base Rail on center on center ...

Page 22: ...CLEARSPAN CARPORTS 22 Revision date 12 10 07 SIDE PROFILE 104953F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 S20P060 5 0 rafter spacing 35 0 Length on center on center Purlin S20P058 Base Rail ...

Page 23: ...23 CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 10 07 SIDE PROFILE 104954F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 S20P120 5 0 rafter spacing 40 0 Length on center on center Purlin S20P058 Base Rail ...

Page 24: ...CLEARSPAN CARPORTS 24 Revision date 12 10 07 SIDE PROFILE 104955F Base Rail S20P124 S20P124 S20P120 S20P120 S20P060 5 0 rafter spacing 45 0 Length on center on center Purlin S20P058 Base Rail ...

Page 25: ...25 CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 10 07 CONNECTIONS Purlin End Rafter Connection View 2 Base Rail Rafter Connection View 1 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 3 ...

Page 26: ...7 CONNECTION DETAILS Purlin End Rafter Conneciton View 2 Purlin Mid Rafter Connection View 3 Rafter Pipe Base Rail Rafter Connection View 1 Purlin 4 Way Tube Fitting Rafter Pipe 3 Way Tube Fitting Base Rail Rafter Pipe 1 Way Base Fitting Purlin ...

Page 27: ...27 CLEARSPAN CARPORTS Revision date 12 10 07 Space below is reserved for customer notes ...

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