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CLEARSPAN
™
POLY BUILDINGS
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LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE
After preparing the site, mark the shelter corner locations
on the site to help square the frame during assembly.
Rafter spacing can also be marked if desired.
Taking these steps
before
assembling the shelter saves
time and ensures that the structure is positioned as
desired. The following procedure is a suggested method.
Its use depends on the size of the shelter, shelter
application, the footings, and the method used to anchor
the shelter.
SQUARE THE SITE
1. Identify a corner where a building rafter will be
positioned, drive in a stake, and string a line the exact
width of the building and stake in place. (Width of the
rafter is measured from center-to-center of the rafter
legs.)
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.
Using multiples of 3-4-5 such as 6-8-10 or 12-16-20
helps to maintain an accurate 90° angle.
ASSEMBLE THE BUILDING COMPONENTS
NOTE
: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter.
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• Rafter pipe (#2375S148D)
• Rafter pipe (#18RV23S1) & rafter pipe (#18RV23P2)
• Rafter foot base (#104302) & ratchets (#QH1065)
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
• 3/8" x 3" hex cap (#FAG363B) & 3/8" nut (#FALB04B)
Each rafter assembly consists of four (4) pipes:
2 (#2375S148D), 1 (#18RV23S), and 1 (#18RV23P2).
The #2375S148D pipes include
two drilled holes near the
bottom
to connect each rafter foot.
Rafter Assembly Procedure
1. Select the four (4) pipes needed to assemble one rafter
and arrange these on a flat surface as shown below for
assembly.
2. Slide the swaged portion of each rafter pipe into the
plain end of the pipe as shown.
3. After squaring the position of the building and placing
a stake at all corners, string a line between the stakes
to mark the base of the building.
NOTE:
Paint a line on the ground using the strings
between the stakes as guides if desired to help during
assembly.
4. After marking the outline of the building, continue with
the rafter assembly instructions.
(#
18RV23S1
)
(#
18RV23P2
)
(#
2375S148D
)
