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Care and Maintenance 
 

Proper care and maintenance of your ClearSpan™ building helps to ensure years of service. The 
following items identify areas that must be periodically checked to ensure that your building is 
maintained properly: 
 

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Regularly check the cover to see that it is tight and in proper repair. Tighten and adjust the 
tension as needed to prevent damage and wear. 

 

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Check the cable turnbuckles and cable clamps to see that these remain tight. Tighten as 
needed. Check the cable to verify that it is not worn or wearing on a frame member. 

 

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Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they remain tight. 

 

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Do not climb or stand on the building at anytime. 

 

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Remove debris and objects that can accumulate on the shelter. Use tools that will not 
damage the cover when removing debris. 

 

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Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use tools that will not damage the cover 
when removing snow. 

 

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Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover that could cause 
damage. 

 

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If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and connections before using. 

 

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Depending on the contents, construction of the shelter, shelter materials, and shelter location, 
the potential for condensation exists. ClearSpan™ offers several items that can be used to 
alleviate a condensation condition. Please contact a ClearSpan™ representative for 
additional information. 

 

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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. 

Visit www.ClearSpan.com for additional products and customer assistance.

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Summary of Contents for PB03100R4

Page 1: ...r Use these instructions for the following building PB03100R4 42 W x 17 3 H x 48 L PB03102R4 42 W x 17 3 H x 60 L PB03104R4 42 W x 17 3 H x 72 L PB03106R4 42 W x 17 3 H x 96 L 2006 ClearSpan All rights reserved Reproduction prohibited without written permission Revised February 2006g ...

Page 2: ...ilation Provide proper ingress and egress to prevent entrapment Required Tools The following list identifies the tools needed to assemble the building Additional tools and supports may be needed depending on the structure location and application Tape measure or measuring device Marker to mark locations Electric drill and driver Battery powered drivers work best Metal cutting saw or tool to cut ca...

Page 3: ...ete blocks pressure treated wood posts or poured footings are all acceptable when properly used Drainage Water draining off the structure and from areas surrounding the site must drain away from the site to prevent damage to the site the structure and contents of the structure ATTENTION The individuals assembling this structure are responsible for designing and furnishing all temporary bracing sho...

Page 4: ... 42R3501D PIPE 3 50 DRILLED RAFTER POSITION 1 42R3502 PIPE 3 50 RAFTER POSITION 3 42R3501 PIPE 3 50 RAFTER POSITION 2 105118 4 STRUT 105242 3 50 PIPE FITTING W BASE See diagram on next page 105350 PURLIN CONNECTION BRACKET 105353 3 STRUT 3 rafter spacing only 105350 Bracket X s represent length needed to reach the end of the building Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer ass...

Page 5: ...r Use the following diagram and information when assembling each rafter foot FAG355 HEX CAP 3 8 X 1 104188 1 2 x 5 1 2 HEX CAP BOLT 105370 1 2 x 4 1 2 HEX CAP BOLT LJ7510 DUCT TAPE Rafter Foot Assembly 105092 Pipe 105371 Carriage Bolt 105241 Base FAMA40 Lock Washer FALB08B Nut ATTENTION Assemble as shown but do not tighten the mounting bolt at this time Visit www ClearSpan com for additional produ...

Page 6: ...me End Rafter Rafter A End Rafter Rafter A Purlin Purlin Customer Supplied Baseboard Interior Rafters Rafter B Cable Assemblies Customer Supplied Baseboard Frame End View Purlin Locations Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 5 of 26 ...

Page 7: ...agram above shows the 4 on center rafter spacing 4 Center to Center Rafter Width 42 Center to Center Purlin Custom Supplied Baseboard End View of Rafter Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 6 of 26 ...

Page 8: ...center of the rafter legs 2 String 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 See the diagram below Using multiples of 3 4 5 such as 6 8 10 or 12 16 20 helps to maintain an accurate 90 angle 3 After squaring the position of the building and placing a stake at all corners string a line be...

Page 9: ...to the bottom of the rafter and secure with 1 one x 5 bolt and a single Purlin Connection Bracket in hole furthest from foot base In hole closest to foot base secure foot to rafter using x 4 bolt Figure 3 4 Repeat Step 3 for the remaining rafter foot 5 Repeat the above steps to assemble a second Rafter A ATTENTION Install all brackets and bolts so they do not interfere with the installation of the...

Page 10: ...secure with 1 one x 5 bolt and two purlin connection brackets in the hole furthest from foot base In hole closest to foot base secure foot to rafter using x 4 bolt Figure 6 4 Repeat Step 3 for the remaining rafter foot 5 Complete this entire procedure to assemble remaining interior rafters Rafter B ATTENTION Install all brackets and bolts so they do not interfere with the installation of the main ...

Page 11: ...g rope cable or some other form of bracing to hold the rafter in position Use a level or other leveling device to plumb the end rafter NOTE Plumbing the end rafter at this stage assists in placing the remaining rafters 2 Secure the rafter feet to the site or customer supplied baseboards to prevent the rafter from shifting NOTE The use of a baseboard beneath the feet of the rafters is strongly reco...

Page 12: ...eat the process for the remaining interior rafters for the length of your building Align the rafter feet with the lines previously marked on the site if that method was used 5 After all interior rafters are in place and secure install the final end rafter Rafter A 6 With all rafters in place read the MUST READ document to anchor the frame You must anchor the assembled frame before continuing 7 Aft...

Page 13: ... suitable length has been cut Make the necessary length adjustment if needed 2 Place one cable thimble approximately 12 from the end of a cable section and wrap the cable around the thimble as shown in the above figure 3 Grasp both sections of the cable near the thimble and position one cable clamp one inch away from the thimble as shown above NOTE The clamp must be positioned on the cable with it...

Page 14: ...n 11 Repeat the above procedure for all remaining cable assemblies Cable Placement The diagram and figures below identify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building Cable Placement Diagram To protect the cables position thimbles as shown in the diagrams View above is from inside the shelter Customer Supplied Baseboard Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products...

Page 15: ...er Install the Ratchets for the Main Cover The ratchets are attached to the legs of select rafters on the outside of the rafter leg Complete the following steps to locate and secure the ratchets to the rafter legs 1 Locate the four 4 QH1061 ratchets and attach these to the outside of the two end rafters as shown in the diagrams that follow All ratchets are attached using FA4482 Tek screws 2 After ...

Page 16: ...enly as possible so you can stretch and secure the main cover See the example below Frame shown may be shorter than your frame 4 After all ratchets are installed continue with the main cover installation Location of QH1065 Ratchets along one side of a frame assembly Customer supplied Baseboard Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 15 of 26 ...

Page 17: ...h the inside surface facing up The pockets for the cover conduits should be visible when the cover is unfolded See the example below 2 Locate the ends of the main cover with the strapping and align the ends with the front and back of the frame assembly Frame shown is to illustrate the location of the cover during installation 3 Slide one of the 1 66 cover conduits into the hem opening and repeat t...

Page 18: ...r 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 sl...

Page 19: ...e the main cover on longer buildings PVC conduits are used near the ends of the cover to provide an additional tie down position Complete these steps to assemble and install the PVC conduits 1 With the main cover in position on the frame and the end straps loose in the ratchets locate the pocket for the PVC conduit near the end of the main cover and insert one length of the PVC pipe smooth end fir...

Page 20: ...n below and work up and around the end rafter Frame shown differs from your shelter The steps to secure the cover are similar however 7 Repeat the steps to lace the strap for the remaining end of the main cover NOTE When fully laced the PVC conduit should be even and run parallel with the rafter at both ends of the building End Rafter PVC Conduit Main Cover Conduit Pocket Slide the PVC Conduit int...

Page 21: ... and last rafters If strap buildup in the ratchet is too great loosen the strap and trim off the excess as needed 2 When the corner ratchets have the cover taught tighten the QH1065 ratchets located on the outside of the rafters TIP For easier tightening of the main cover and to get a uniform appearance multiple individuals can be used to complete this procedure 3 After the cover is properly tight...

Page 22: ...he 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 Check the contents of the shelter to verify that nothing is touching the cover that could cause damage If the shelter is moved inspect all parts and connections before using Depending on the contents construction of the shel...

Page 23: ...All Frame Diagrams PB03100R4 42 W x 48 L Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 22 of 26 ...

Page 24: ...PB03102R4 42 W x 60 L Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 23 of 26 ...

Page 25: ...PB03104R4 42 W x 72 L Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 24 of 26 ...

Page 26: ...PB03106R4 42 W x 96 L Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 25 of 26 ...

Page 27: ...Notes and Comments Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 26 of 26 ...

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