CLEARSPAN
™
GARAGES & STORAGE SHEDS
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Revision date: 03.03.14
3. Position an interior rafter from the end rafter using
an on-center, rafter-to-rafter spacing of 48''. (Another
person is required to hold the rafter in position.)
4. Install a cross connector and insert the purlin pipe
through the connector at the top of the interior rafter
and also through the end clamp at the top of the end
rafter.
5. Verify that both rafters are plumb and properly spaced
(48'' on center).
6. Tighten the cross connector at the top of the interior
rafter and tighten the end clamp at the top of the end
rafter.
7. Slide a band clamp on each of the two bottom purlins
between the second and third rafters. Make sure the
heads of the band clamp bolts are toward the outside
of the shelter.
48''
center-to-center
4'
48''
center-to-center
FRAME ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
8. Move to the lower end of the rafters and position the
purlin 4-6'' up from the finished grade.
9. Install the remaining purlins. Verify the rafter spacing is
48'' on-center and tighten connectors.
10. Continued adding rafters and purlins until the frame is
assembled.
NOTE:
Remember to slide a band clamp onto each
bottom purlin between the second and third rafters at
the remaining end of the shelter.
4-6"
48''
center-to-center