5. With the cover in position near the edge of the frame, attach ropes to both ends of the cover conduit.
NOTE:
For long shelters, attaching ropes at every rafter position where a ratchet is located is
recommended. If needed, a small slit can be made on the inside of the sleeve that holds the conduit, which
will allow the use of additional ropes. This slit can be used later when the straps for the ratchets are
installed.
DO NOT
cut through to the outside of the main cover.
Cut only the sleeve in which the
conduit rests.
6. With all ropes tied securely to the conduit, toss the free ends over the frame assembly and pull the cover
over the assembly and into place.
NOTE:
Use lifts and additional assistants (if needed) to help pull the cover up and over the frame.
7. Once in place, center the main cover on the frame. Center the cover side-to-side and end-to-end.
WARNING: To prevent damage and injury, do not leave the cover unattended if it has not been
properly secured. The ropes can be used to temporarily keep the cover from blowing off the frame.
8. Locate the black straps at the front and rear hems and feed the straps through the center slot in the
QH1061 ratchets located on the outside of the first and last rafters and slightly tighten all corners.
Do not
tighten completely at this time. This helps to temporarily secure the cover.
9. Lift the main cover skirt, locate the QH1065 ratchets attached to the rafters, and make a slit in the cover
conduit sleeve at these locations.
NOTE:
If ropes were used at these locations when the main cover was pulled in place, a slit may already
be present.
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