CLEARSPAN
™
POLY BUILDINGS
18
Revision date: 09.11.09
SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance of your shelter is important.
Check the following items periodically to properly maintain
your shelter:
• Regularly check the main cover and panels (if
equipped) to see that these remain tight and in proper
repair.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they
remain tight.
• Do not climb or stand on the shelter at anytime.
• Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on
the shelter. Use tools that will not damage the cover
when removing debris.
• Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use
tools that will not damage the cover when removing
snow.
NEVER ALLOW SNOW TO ACCUMULATE ON
THE COVER!
• Check the contents of the shelter to verify that
nothing is touching the cover or the side panels that
could cause damage.
• Check the anchoring system to ensure that all
components are tight and in good repair.
• Check the pony wall periodically to ensure that it is in
good repair and that all rafter mounts are secure.
• Replace all worn or damaged parts promptly.
• If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and
connections before reassembling.
• For replacement or missing parts, call 1.800.245.9881
for assistance.
NOTE:
With the exception of Truss Arch buildings,
ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses
do not
have any
tested loading criteria.
TIGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS
Verify that the cover is in the desired position and centered
on the frame. (Loosen and reposition if needed.) Continue
with these steps to tighten the side ratchets.
1. Move to the side ratchets attached to the outside of the
pony wall. Begin with the pair of ratchets closest to the
center of the pony wall and opposite each other.
2. With someone on each side of the shelter, tighten the
first pair of ratchets opposite each other until the cover
is snug. Do not overtighten.
ATTENTION:
Tightening ratchets opposite each other
at the same time helps keep the cover centered and
results in a more uniform appearance.
3. Move to the next pair of ratchets and repeat the steps
to tighten them.
NOTE:
If the strap builds up in the ratchet, loosen the
ratchet, remove some of the strap, and retighten.
4. Repeat the steps until all side ratchets are snug.
5. Return to all ratchet pairs and repeat the steps to
retighten.
6. After all side ratchets are tight, move to the end of the
pony wall where the bonnet straps of the cover are
located and tighten the end ratchets.
7. Move to the other end of the building and secure the
bonnet at that end.
8. Recheck all ratchets and read the care and
maintenance information that follows.
