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Revision date: 06.19.12
With assistance, align the rafter hole with the diagonal strut.
c.
Insert the bolt through the rafter hole and through the mounting hole in the diagonal strut.
d.
Add a locknut and tighten to secure the strut to the rafter.
e.
Return to the lower 5/16" bolt and tighten that locknut.
f.
Repeat to attach the remaining strut for the rafter.
g.
Continue with the Frame Assembly steps that follow.
h.
RAFTER STRUT INSTALLATION
Complete the steps on the previous page to set the rafter and
continue with the steps that follow to install the struts.
Required parts and tools:
108938 struts for mounting foot; 108964 struts for ground post.
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Secure using FAG330B (5/16" x 1" bolts) and FALF37B 5/16"
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locknuts
Tape measure and wrenches or ratchet and socket set to
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tighten bolts
Complete these steps:
Take a strut and loosely attach it to the rafter foot or
a.
ground post using the 5/16" fasteners listed above.
Swing the diagonal strut up into position until it reaches
b.
the underside of the rafter.
Rafter Strut
Frame Assembly
Step b & c:
Swing strut up and into
position. With assistance, align the
hole in the rafter with the diagonal
strut.
Pre-punched
Strut Hole
NOTE:
Use the 5/16" x 1" bolts to secure strut to the
rafter. Install bolt through punched hole in rafter and
strut mounting hole of strut.
Mounting hole in rafter
is through one side of rafter only.
See the Quick Start Guide for the Front Profile with
Ground Posts diagram if needed.
Step a:
Loosely secure strut to foot using 5/16" x 1" bolt and
locknut. Mounting Foot: above left; Ground Post: above right.
Step d & e:
Secure upper end of strut to rafter using the
5/16" x 1" bolt and locknut. Tighten upper and lower 5/16"
locknuts.
Procedure is the same for all frame designs.
Ground
Level
