CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS
11
Revision date: 06.11.08
QH1402
QH1400
90°
Strut Assembly Procedure:
1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the
band clamps are in the proper location. See diagram
below.
2. Remove the bolts and attach a strut between the band
clamp on the purlin and the band clamp on the end
rafter. Position the strut so that it forms a triangle as
shown below.
NOTE:
Verify that the bolt heads are to the outside of
the shelter and that the end rafter is plumb before
tightening the nuts.
3. Install the remaining struts and tighten all band clamp
bolts.
4. Secure each band clamp to each purlin or rafter with a
Tek screw.
5. Return to each purlin joint and secure using a Tek
screw.
SQUARE THE ASSEMBLED FRAME
Gather the Parts
• Measuring tape
• Tek Screws
Complete these steps:
1. Square the frame by measuring diagonally corner-to-
corner, and align all rafters as shown below.
2. Verify that the width of each rafter is 14' center-to-
center.
FRAME TOP VIEW
FINISH ROUGH EDGES
Gather the Parts
• Duct tape (supplied by customer)
• Metal file (may not be needed)
1. Check for any sharp edges on the frame and file them
smooth so they will not cut the cover.
2. Apply two layers of heavy duct tape on all pipe
connections and clamps that may contact the cover.
NOTE:
The frame is square when the two diagonal
measurements are the same.
3. Tape all rafter splices with duct tape to protect the main
cover when it is installed.
4. Verify that all pipe splices and clamps are secured
using Tek screws.