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CLEARSPAN
™
POLY BUILDINGS
Revision date: 09.11.09
INSTALL THE MAIN COVER SIDE STRAPS
The side straps wrap around the conduit in the side pocket.
The ends of each strap are then fed into each side ratchet
attached to the pony wall and slightly tightened to keep the
cover in position.
Required parts and tools:
• 1" strap (Some strap may ship in a bulk roll. Measure
and cut as needed.)
• Tool to cut slits in cover conduit pockets
Complete these steps to install the side straps:
1. Move to one side ratchet attached to the pony wall and
cut a slit in the conduit pocket above the conduit in line
with the ratchet.
Photos above show using a utility knife to cut a slit
above the conduit, which has been inserted into the
main cover side pocket. Cover, rafter, and frame design
differ from actual shelter. Procedure is the same.
NOTE:
If ropes were used at these locations when
the main cover was pulled in place, a slit in the cover
pocket may already be present.
When creating the slit in the pocket for the strap,
do not
cut the main cover. Cut only the pocket material.
2. Select one of the tie down straps (103620B) that
shipped with the building and insert one end of the
strap through the slit and around the cover conduit.
NOTE:
Do not tighten completely at this time. Ratchet
location and pony wall may differ from shown. Steps to
install the main cover are similar however.
NOTE:
For bulk strap, use the ratchet position to
determine the required length and cut strap as needed.
3. Feed both ends of the strap through the slot in the
ratchet and slightly tighten the strap.
4. Repeat the previous steps to install and slightly tighten
the remaining straps. Photos shown below are two
examples of pony wall shelters and how to attach the
ratchets and secure the main cover.
5. After all side security straps are in place and slightly
tightened and the cover is centered evenly on the
frame, complete the following steps to tighten the side
ratchets.
