END PANEL CONDUIT INSTALLATION
Depending on size and design, some end panels include vertical and horizontal pockets on the inside surface of the
panel. PVC tubes (vertical) and metal pipe (horizontal) are inserted into these pockets. The conduit then is secured to the
vertical frame members of the end wall using straps and to the bottom end wall frame member using ratchets and straps.
These vertical and horizontal conduits help prevent the end panel from flapping against the end wall framing in the wind.
Complete these steps to install the PVC conduit and the metal conduit.
Install The Horizontal End Panel Conduit
Required Pipe: 1.315" swaged pipe (131S075) at 75" each
This metal pipe is inserted into the horizontal pocket on the inside surface of the end panel. If door openings are present,
cut the pipe to the correct length to properly fit into the pocket and to remove it from the opening.
1. Locate the 1.315" x 75" swaged pipe and assemble sections to achieve the required length. (Cut to length if needed.)
2. Secure each pipe joint with a Tek screw and wrap the joint and screw with duct tape to prevent damage to the end
panel.
3. Insert the assembled conduit into the end panel horizontal pocket.
4. Locate six QH1061 ratchets, space them evenly on the inside bottom frame tube of the end wall, and attach these to
the frame tube using Tek screws.
NOTE:
For end walls with door openings, attach the ratchets in locations that will best secure and stretch the end
panel. This may or may not be "evenly" spaced.
5. Once the ratchets are attached, make a horizontal slit (approximately 3"– 6" long) in the horizontal pocket containing
the metal conduit directly above each ratchet.
WARNING:
Cut only the end panel pocket. DO NOT cut through the end panel.
6. Locate the 1" black strapping and cut a section that reaches from the QH1061 ratchet, around the horizontal conduit
in the end panel pocket, and back to the ratchet.
NOTE:
Allow enough extra strap so you can insert both ends of the strap into the ratchet.
7. Thread one end of the strap in through the slit, around the conduit, and back to the ratchet.
8. Align the strap ends and insert both ends into the slot in the center hub of the ratchet.
9. Tighten slightly and repeat the steps for the remaining straps and ratchets.
10. After securing the horizontal end panel conduit, continue by installing the vertical PVC conduits.
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