CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS
10
Revision date: 03.03.14
Strut Assembly Procedure:
1. After the rafter assembly is complete, verify that the
band clamps are in the proper location. See diagram
below.
FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
2. Remove the bolts and attach a strut between the band
clamp on the purlin and the band clamp on the end
rafter. Position the strut so that it forms a triangle as
shown below.
NOTE:
Verify that the bolt heads are to the outside of
the shelter and that the end rafter is plumb before
tightening the band clamp bolts.
3. Install the remaining struts and tighten all band clamps
bolts
4. Secure each band clamp to each purlin or rafter using
a Tek screw.
5. Return to each purlin joint and secure using a Tek
screw.
90°
11. Finish each purlin with a 25.5'' pipe and use the final
end rafter to complete the assembly.
NOTE:
To prevent cover damage, DO NOT allow the
purlin to extend beyond the end rafter.
12. Return to each clamp and install a Tek screw through
the clamp and into the purlin pipe as shown.
13. Secure each clamp to the rafter using a Tek screw.
End Rafter
Tek
Screw
Tek
Screw
Interior
Rafter
Purlin
Purlin
End Rafter