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Frame Assembly: Standing the Rafters 
 

After all rafters are constructed and placed in an orderly fashion for frame assembly, proceed with standing the first end 
rafter. Forklifts and personnel booms are recommended for lifting and setting the rafters. Consult a construction 
professional if you are not familiar with construction techniques and erecting similar structures. 
 

NOTE: 

Rafter spacing depends on your building. Consult the All Frame Diagrams for your building.  

 
Stand and Secure the First End Rafter 

 

ATTENTION:

 Use the proper lifts when standing the rafters. Rafter assemblies can be heavy and awkward to handle. 

 
1.  Stand the first end rafter and secure it using 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:

 This rafter must be plumb. Plumbing the end rafter at this stage assists in placing the remaining rafters.   

 

2. 

Secure the rafter feet to prevent the rafter from shifting. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

3.  Stand the second rafter—the first interior rafter—and secure the rafter feet as before.  
 
 

Temporary bracing 

used to secure the 

end rafter in place. 

Rope or Cable 

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Summary of Contents for SolarGuard PB00100R3

Page 1: ...ay differ from your shelter Use these instructions for the following building PB00100R3 PB00100R4 30 W x 48 L PB00110R3 PB00110R4 30 W x 60 L PB00120R3 PB00120R4 30 W x 72 L 2006 ClearSpan All rights reserved Reproduction prohibited without written permission Revised January 2006gj ...

Page 2: ...nt before preparing the site or anchoring the structure Location should be away from structures that could cause snow to drift on or around the building Do not position the building in a place where large loads such as snow and ice large tree branches or other overhead obstacles could fall SITE After choosing a location proper preparation of the site is essential The following site characteristics...

Page 3: ...metal brackets used to connect or secure a purlin to a rafter Foot or Rafter Foot The part attached to and found at the base of the rafter or leg of the shelter Depending on the shelter the foot is an optional purchase Main Cover Fabric used to cover the roof and sides of the shelter Must Read Document This document includes building and shelter anchoring instructions steps for end wall reinforcem...

Page 4: ...y parts before you begin to assemble the shelter 1 Unpack the contents of the box and place them where you can easily inventory the shipment Refer to the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets 2 Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials Spec Sheets are present If anything is missing or you have questions contact customer service at 1 800 245 9881 NOTE At this time you do not need to open the pl...

Page 5: ...856 2 375 O D BAND CLAMP 104302 1 90 2 375 PIPE FITTING W BASE QH1061 1 x 4000 LB RATCHET QH1065 2 RATCHET FA4482 14 x 1 TEK SCREW 100441 3 8 NUT SETTER FAG363 3 8 x 3 HEX CAP BOLT 104189 TURNBUCKLE X6 JAW JAW GALVANIZED AR1050 GALVANIZED CABLE 3 16 AS1003 3 16 CABLE CLAMP AS1083 3 16 CABLE THIMBLE PART IDENTIFICATION All parts are not shown Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and cust...

Page 6: ...e Diagrams for your building End Rafter End Rafter Purlin Purlin Interior Rafters Cable Assemblies Cable patterns differ slightly when rafter spacing changes Consult the All Frame Diagrams at the back of these instructions for your building Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 5 of 40 ...

Page 7: ...foot 104302 into the bottom of the rafter and secure with FAG363 bolt and nut The head of the bolt must be to the outside of the rafter to prevent damage to the cover when it is installed Repeat this step for the remaining rafter foot 5 After attaching a foot to both ends of Rafter A measure 10 from the bottom of each foot and mark a line on the inside of the rafter 6 Position the bottom of one QH...

Page 8: ...ns of the QH1070 brackets attached to the end rafter in the previous procedure It will help keep the purlins inline as you assemble the frame 3 Attach rafter foot 104302 to the rafter using hex head bolt FAG363 and secure with nut FALB04B 4 Repeat Step 3 for the remaining rafter foot 5 Repeat the above procedure to assemble the remaining Mid Rafters B1 102546 Cross Connector B2 104302 Foot B3 FAG3...

Page 9: ...our building is on a 4 Rafter Spacing continue with Steps 5 and 6 After completing Step 6 skip to and continue with Step 9 5 4 Rafter Spacing With the purlin on the ground measure 4 0 3 4 from the end and make the first mark on the purlin 6 From this mark layout the rafter spacing in 4 intervals After the purlin is marked continue with Step 9 7 3 Rafter Spacing With the purlin on the ground measur...

Page 10: ...ATTENTION Use the proper lifts when standing the rafters Rafter assemblies can be heavy and awkward to handle 1 Stand the first end rafter and secure it using 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 This rafter must be plumb Plumbing the end rafter at this stage assists in placing the remaining rafter...

Page 11: ...and last rafters of the structure use a purlin cross connector 102546 to secure the purlins to each rafter In the above diagram a Tek screw was used to mark the location of the cross connector the Tek screw was installed when the rafter was assembled Depending on the method used the location may have been marked using a marker during the rafter assembly Purlin Cross Connector Purlin Rafter Width i...

Page 12: ... are similar however 6 With the top center purlin in position install the remaining purlins and cross connectors Use the marks on the purlins to maintain even rafter spacing Rafter Pre marked Purlin Number of purlins in the diagram may differ Consult the All Frame Diagrams for purlin number and locations Attach this purlin first Mid Rafter as seen from inside the shelter Duct Tape Visit www ClearS...

Page 13: ... rafter NOTE Do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the end of the end rafter See Step 4 if needed 9 Secure all purlin pipe joints with a Tek screw Additionally secure each cross connector to the rafter and to the purlin using Tek screws Position screws so they do not interfere with the cover to prevent damage 10 Tape all rafter joints with duct tape to protect the cover Also tape the purlins at...

Page 14: ...ssary length adjustment if needed CONSULT THE ALL FRAME DIAGRAMS FOR CABLE LOCATIONS ATTENTION Two cables are used for each turnbuckle Rafter width will change the cable length For best result and the least cable waste use the Cable Location Diagram and measure the distance required for a specific cable Additional cable is needed to anchor the cable to the frame and to attach the cable sections to...

Page 15: ... this assembly 10 Open the turnbuckle to its longest position 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 NOTE The positions of the cable assemblies are identical for the opposite side and the remaining end of the building that are not shown Cable ...

Page 16: ... for placement Figure 2 Figure 1 Carriage Bolt Top Center Purlin Rafter NOTE Consult the All Frame Diagram for the 3 and 4 rafter spacing and cable locations Frame shown may differ from yours Figure 4 Figure 3 As seen from the inside Apply duct tape over cables on end rafters to protect the main cover QH1070 Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 15 of 40 ...

Page 17: ...ng the ratchets for the main cover Install the Ratchets for the Main Cover The side ratchets are attached to the legs of select rafters on the outside of the rafter leg Complete the following steps to position and secure the ratchets to the rafter legs NOTE The four 4 QH1061 ratchets used to secure the bonnet of the main cover are attached to the bottom frame tube of the end wall after the end wal...

Page 18: ... rafter as shown above The main point is to space the ratchets as evenly as possible so you can stretch and secure the main cover See the example below Frame shown may be shorter than your frame 3 After all side ratchets are installed continue with the end wall and panel installation procedures Location of QH1065 Ratchets along one side of a frame assembly Customer Supplied Baseboard Visit www Cle...

Page 19: ...of the end wall so multiple measurements can be made as needed 2 Using the dimensions shown on the diagram locate the positions of the vertical frame members for the door framing 3 Dig a 12 diameter hole at the locations found in previous step to a depth that is below the geographic frost line 4 Add concrete to the hole Concrete should remain at least 4 below ground level so that it does not inter...

Page 20: ...loded End Frame Diagram to properly position and connect the brackets 2 Repeat the steps to assemble the remaining end wall framing using the 1 5 x 1 5 square tubing and the related connectors NOTE Consult the End Wall Diagrams for additional information and details 3 Repeat the procedures to assemble the remaining end wall See the Doorframe Diagram for special notes 4 After both end walls are ass...

Page 21: ... panel to the end wall and secure to the end rafter using the D Rings and strapping NOTE Pull the top edge of the end panel to within 6 of the rafter Approximately 1 to 2 feet of the end panel material will remain at and run along the base of the end wall In a later step this can be wrapped under the bottom tube of the end wall frame or remain as a skirt to direct water away from the shelter The e...

Page 22: ...nly out on the ground along the bottom frame tube of the end wall frame if needed and tighten the black strap at the top of the end panel Top of end panel must remain as close to the rafter as possible without lifting the bottom of the panel off the ground 6 Pull the bottom of the end panel under the bottom rail of the end wall frame and secure it to the top inside surface of the bottom rail See p...

Page 23: ...he 3 separate flaps are created Cuts 1 2 and 3 trim each flap so that 12 of end panel material remains around the door opening These 12 flaps are wrapped around the door framing and secured to the inside of the doorframe after installing the end panel conduit 5 Continue with the End Panel Conduit Installation steps that follow Ground Level Example Door Opening Can be used on any size door Horizont...

Page 24: ... end panel Cut only the conduit pocket 3 Beginning at the bottom of the conduit pocket take the 1 black strap and weave the strap through the slit around the PVC conduit and around the closest vertical end wall frame member that is not part of the doorframe Frame shown above is different from your frame End panel is attached in a similar manner however 4 Move to the next slit and repeat the proces...

Page 25: ...s Some doors kits use this surface for tracks and brackets 11 After securing the end panel around the doorframes and along the bottom edge as previously described tighten the vertical PVC end panel conduits and install the door or doors according to the instructions included with those components 12 After all doors are installed according to the door manufacturer s instructions install the main co...

Page 26: ...ign 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 this step using the other 1 66 cover conduit and the remaining hem opening Remember to secure the conduit joints with a Tek screw and to tape the joint with duct tape 4 Grasp each end of the cove...

Page 27: ... secured The ropes can be used to temporarily keep the cover from blowing off the frame 8 Along the sides lift the main cover skirt locate the QH1065 ratchets attached to the rafters and make a slit in the cover conduit sleeve at these locations NOTE If ropes were used at these locations when the main cover was pulled in place a slit may already be present 9 Select one of the 5 tie down straps tha...

Page 28: ...ontinue with Step 9 of the procedure that follows 1 With the main cover in position on the frame locate the pocket for the PVC conduit near the end of the main cover and insert one length of the PVC pipe smooth end first 2 Select another piece of PVC feed it into the pocket of the main cover and into the bell end of the first piece of PVC Use duct tape or PVC glue not provided to secure each PVC j...

Page 29: ...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 into the main cover pocket Cover and frame shown differ from the actual frame The installation steps are the same however...

Page 30: ...end rafter legs along the bottom frame member of the end wall framing and attach the ratchets to the bottom frame member as shown NOTE Install the QH1061 ratchet so it lines up with the strap in the bonnet of the main cover 14 Repeat the steps to install the QH1061 ratchets to the remaining end of the building 15 With all ratchets installed insert the bonnet straps into the QH1061 ratchets and tig...

Page 31: ...ls 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 Check the pony wall periodically to ensure that it is in good repair and that all rafter mounts are secure Depending on the contents constr...

Page 32: ... are measured inside to inside Ground level End Wall Frame 30 Wide NOTE The pedestrian door is centered between the rollup door and the edge of the end wall It can be positioned on either side of the 12 x 12 rollup door Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 31 of 40 ...

Page 33: ...ploded End Frame Diagram 30 Wide Swaged Pipe QH1330 104075 is on the outside 2 x 2 Square Tubing 2 x 2 Square Tubing 2 x 2 Square Tubing Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 32 of 40 ...

Page 34: ...in the diagram below Frame shown may differ from actual frame END WALL SPECIAL NOTE If no door is to be installed in the end wall attach square tubing in the door opening as shown on the End Wall Frame Back diagram that follows Horizontal Doorframe Tube Install square tube at the bottom of the door opening and in the center of the opening when no door is to be installed In the future these can be ...

Page 35: ... the back end wall are the same as those of the front end wall An additional vertical 1 5 x 1 5 frame tube is positioned in the opening for the large door as shown 104624 Ground Level Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 34 of 40 ...

Page 36: ...rame Diagrams 30 Wide Storage Master SolarGuard PB00100R3 30 W x 48 L PB00100R4 30 W x 48 L 3 Rafter Spacing 4 Rafter Spacing Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 35 of 40 ...

Page 37: ...PB00110R3 30 W x 60 L 3 Rafter Spacing Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 36 of 40 ...

Page 38: ...PB00110R4 30 W x 60 L 4 Rafter Spacing Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 37 of 40 ...

Page 39: ...PB00120R3 30 W x 72 L 3 Rafter Spacing Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 38 of 40 ...

Page 40: ...PB00120R4 30 W x 72 L 4 Rafter Spacing Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 39 of 40 ...

Page 41: ...Notes and Comments Visit www ClearSpan com for additional products and customer assistance 40 of 40 ...

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