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Revision date: 06.19.12
Mounting Feet (option)
SETTING THE MOUNTING FEET
In those instances where optional mounting feet have been ordered, secure the feet to a customer-supplied
baseboard prior to attaching the rafter legs and assembling the frame. Customer is responsible for the necessary
baseboards and fasteners used to secure the feet to the site. A baseboard is not needed when the feet are anchored
to a concrete pier, footing, or foundation.
Consult the Mounting Feet Layout diagram in the Quick Start section.
ATTENTION:
Skip this section if your frame
does not include
mounting feet.
The following information describes one way to anchor the mounting feet.
Consult a knowledgeable construction
professional for suggestions and other safe and acceptable alternatives
.
Do not assemble the frame without first
securing the mounting feet.
Consult the Mounting Feet Layout diagram (Quick Start section) before you begin.
WARNING:
Securing the rafter feet to a baseboard as shown
does not
anchor the shelter. Secure each rafter to
the site after assembly and before attaching the next rafter during the frame assembly steps. Anchor the shelter
as stated in the MUST READ document included with the documentation.
Place the first set of 2" x 8" baseboards on the site at the required
1.
on-center width of the building frame. Baseboards run parallel to
each other. Use the layout instructions to accurately and properly
set the baseboards on the site.
Drive a short length of rebar or similar stake, through a hole
2.
drilled in the boards, into the ground to keep the boards in place.
See diagram above.
If mounting on concrete, use wedge anchors
(purchased locally) to secure boards to the site.
NOTE:
Rods or stakes will help prevent the boards from shifting
to maintain the on-center width of the building during frame
assembly.
Anchor each mounting foot to the baseboards (on-center)
3.
using the appropriate customer-supplied fasteners. Consult the
diagrams in the Quick Start section for layout dimensions and
details.
Continue with the Rafter Assembly steps that follow.
4.
ATTENTION:
The augers for the anchoring system for your
frame can be installed at this time. Consult the ANCHOR THE
ASSEMBLED FRAME section in these instructions for auger
installation suggestions. All anchoring components and hardware
require an additional purchase and are not included.
You must
anchor the building as shown in the diagram if mounting feet
are used.
on-center
Customer-supplied
lag screws.
Outside of frame
Secure support
leg to foot before
attaching the
assembled rafter.
See rafter
assembly
steps.
Customer-supplied
baseboards and stakes.
Do not use stake when
setting on concrete.
