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CLEARSPAN

 STORAGE MASTER

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PB02580R6N1D    Revision date: 03.22.19

REQUIRED TOOLS

The following list identifies the main tools needed to  

assemble the shelter. Additional tools and supports may be 

needed depending on the structure, location, and  

application.
•  Tape measure or measuring device
•  Fine point marker to mark the location on tubing
•  Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with 

extra batteries works best)

•  Wrenches or ratchet and socket set (recommended)
•  Metal-cutting saw
•  Adjustable pliers and self-locking pliers
•  Scissors or utility knife to cut cover material and strap
•  Tool to cut cable to the required length
•  Hammers and gloves
•  Ladders, work platforms, and other machinery for lifting  

designed to work safely at the height of the shelter

•  Rope (or straps) for cover installation

UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS

The following steps will ensure that you have all the  

necessary parts 

before

 you begin to assemble the shelter.

1.  Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where  

you can easily inventory the parts. 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, consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all  

shelter diagrams throughout these instructions for 

clarification, or contact Customer Service. 

 

NOTE:

 At this time, you do not need to open the plastic  

bags containing the fasteners (if used). 

QUICK START GUIDE

For a quick overview of this shelter and its components, 

consult the Quick Start Guide near the back of these 

instructions. 

The pages of the Quick Start Guide show exploded views 

of all critical connections. Use the diagrams in the Quick 

Start section to assemble the frame of your building. 

Consult the remainder of these instructions for important 

details that will help during the construction.

SPECIAL NOTE: Baseboards for Frame

These instructions describe installing a baseboard (strongly 

recommended) on each side of the frame. The baseboard 

runs from the front to the back of the frame. 

This baseboard is 

not included

 with the shipment and must 

be supplied by the customer. Treated or recycled plastic 

lumber works well for a baseboard.

The baseboard, when installed properly, helps prevent 

the shelter from sinking into the ground when anchored. 

Baseboards also provide a surface to attach rafter feet or 

other building components. 

Consult these instructions, or contact Customer Service for 

additional information regarding baseboards.

Summary of Contents for Storage Master Solarguard Series

Page 1: ...n date 03 22 19 2019 ClearSpan All Rights Reserved Reproduction is prohibited without permission ClearSpan Storage Master Solarguard Buildings 20 Wide Photo may show a different but similar model STK DIMENSIONS PB02580R6_1D 20 W x 60 L ...

Page 2: ...ructure Failing to anchor the shelter properly will void the manufacturer s warranty and may cause serious injury and damage LOCATION Choosing the proper location is an important step before you begin to assemble the structure The following suggestions and precautions will help you determine whether your selected location is the best location Never erect the structure under power lines Identify wh...

Page 3: ...m one rafter leg to the other on the same rafter assembly For strength brackets are used to attach struts between the chord and the rafter Conduit An assembly of pipes used to secure the main cover and end panels if equipped Purlins and some strut assemblies also consist of connected pipes to form a conduit Each pipe joint of a conduit assembly is secured with a self tapping Tek screw Coupler or F...

Page 4: ... present If anything is missing or you have questions consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all shelter diagrams throughout these instructions for clarification or contact Customer Service NOTE At this time you do not need to open the plastic bags containing the fasteners if used QUICK START GUIDE For a quick overview of this shelter and its components consult the Quick Start Guide near the back o...

Page 5: ...mble 104189 Turnbuckle 104302 Pipe Fitting with Base 102546 2 375 Cross Connector 102548 1 66 Cross Connector 103856 2 375 Band Clamp QH1402 1 66 Band Clamp FA4482B Tek Screw QH1061 1 Ratchet 100441 Nut Setter QH1065 2 Ratchet QH1402 1 66 Band Clamp QH1070 Pipe Strap ATTENTION Install the 111708 brackets as shown above during the assembly of the end wall frame See the Door Jamb Addendum in the Qui...

Page 6: ... building For details of each assembly procedure consult the Quick Start Guide and the individual sections of these instructions See illustration below to identify the main shelter parts 1 Mark the location of the building and identify the required parts for each assembly procedure 2 Assemble all rafters 3 Assemble and anchor the frame and install all cable assemblies 4 Prepare install and stretch...

Page 7: ...s of the rafter feet 5 After marking the on center positions of all rafters on the boards or site attach rafter feet to the baseboards ATTACH RAFTER FEET TO BASEBOARDS The following is an example of one way to position the rafter feet after the site has been prepared This is an example only The site anchoring system and other factors affect preparing for the rafters Consult a knowledgeable constru...

Page 8: ...nnect the rafter feet and 2 curved pipes that connect the legs to the top center pipe Interior Rafter Assembly Procedure 1 Select the five 5 pipes needed to assemble a rafter and arrange these on a flat surface as shown below for assembly NOTE DO NOT connect the sections at this time 20SM23S1 20SM23P2 2375S124D 2 Take five 5 of the larger band clamps 103856 and slide these onto the different rafte...

Page 9: ...oles measure the 20 on center width dimension and clamp the legs in place to prevent the rafter from spreading when the chord and struts are attached 8 Position two 2 sections of the 166S099 pipe 99 each and one 1 166P040 pipe 40 on the ground between the rafter legs slide two 2 of the smaller band clamps QH1402 onto one of the center pipe sections and assemble the chord 9 Secure each pipe joint o...

Page 10: ...he chord Strut pattern shown may vary slightly from actual rafter 13 Connect the first 5 strut to the clamp on the rafter Do not tighten at this time Consult the connection details in the Quick Start section located at the back of these instructions 14 Connect the other end of the same 5 strut and the second 5 strut to the band clamp on the chord assembly Do not tighten 15 Attach the remaining end...

Page 11: ... the diagrams as a guide Adjust the purlins as needed to keep them running straight and in line with each other Pipe Straps Pipe Strap Pipe Strap The pipe strap is installed over the pipe joint on the inside of the rafter leg end rafters only Pipe Joint Top of Chord 18 After attaching the struts and verifying that all band clamps are tight secure each band clamp to the chord using a FA4482 Tek scr...

Page 12: ... run perpendicular to the rafter assemblies Each purlin consists of 1 315 x 75 131S075 swaged pipes see Side Profile diagram in the Quick Start section for quantity and one 1 1 315 x 73 5 131P0735 plain pipe Complete these steps 1 With the proper lift lift the first end rafter This rafter includes pipe straps installed earlier 2 Set the rafter on the first set of rafter feet at one end of the shel...

Page 13: ...ould extend through the pipe strap of the end rafter by one half inch To prevent cover damage do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the end rafter 7 With the purlins in position tighten each pipe strap and secure each purlin in the pipe strap using a Tek screw 8 Verify that the rafters are plumb and spaced 6 on center and tighten the cross connectors 102546 NOTE Use a hammer to tap the cross co...

Page 14: ... secure the purlin to the pipe strap using a Tek screw FA4482B 14 Verify the 6 on center spacing and tighten the cross connector Purlins run parallel with the ground and with other purlins 15 Repeat Steps 9 10 to secure the components 16 Move to the remaining joint below the chord on the inside rafter and attach the first two sections of the next purlin The drawing above shows the top four 4 purli...

Page 15: ...straight up and down and more of the purlin pipe needs to extend through the pipe strap and beyond the edge of the rafter it may be necessary to cut the purlin to the required length Typically purlins do not require cutting Verify that you have selected the correct pipe before cutting any pipe to length To prevent cover damage do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the edge of the rafter 22 With...

Page 16: ...Steps 1 3 for the remaining end rafter assembly 5 Stretch a chalk line from one end rafter to the other along the same side of the frame Align the chalk line with the marks on the rafter legs and snap the line to mark the purlin height on the interior rafters 6 Repeat Step 5 to mark the interior rafters on the other side of the assembled frame 6 7 Return to each chalk mark and remark the position ...

Page 17: ...o the purlin and through the cross connector into the rafter 15 Continue to assemble and attach the remainder of the same lower purlin until the entire purlin is assembled and secured to the frame Secure each purlin pipe splice using a Tek screw 16 Repeat the above steps for the remaining lower purlin The frame with the purlins assembled to this point should resemble the drawing below There are si...

Page 18: ...ar off center It may be necessary to adjust the chord purlin so that its appearance is in line with the other purlins To achieve this the cross connectors can remain loose after the purlin is inserted to allow a final viewing to see if the purlin is centered With the cross connectors loose the purlin can then be tapped into the desired position When the purlin appears centered return to each cross...

Page 19: ...oint anchor the frame Once the frame is anchored properly continue with these instructions WARNING Securing the rafter feet to wood boards set on the site is not a substitute for properly anchoring the shelter You must anchor the shelter as described in the MUST READ document FAILING TO PROPERLY ANCHOR THE SHELTER WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SHELTER AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY READ THE MUST REA...

Page 20: ... 1 Remove the nut and bolt from the clamp carefully bend the band clamp open and slide it over rafter in the proper location 2 With the clamp in place use a pair of adjustable pliers to squeeze the clamp back into shape and reinstall the bolt and nut Do not fully tighten at this time 3 Slightly tighten the nut and bolt or use a small piece of duct tape to hold the clamp in position 4 Continue by a...

Page 21: ...pproximately twelve inches 12 from the end of a cable section and wrap the cable around the thimble as shown in the figure to the right 3 Grasp both sections of the cable near the thimble and position one cable clamp one inch away from the thimble as shown above NOTE Position the clamp on the cable with its U bolt portion over the short dead section of the cable 4 With the saddle portion of the ca...

Page 22: ...entify the placement and proper way to attach the cable assemblies to the building using 103856 band clamps ATTENTION The cable positions are identical for both sides of the frame All cable assemblies are positioned at the ends of the frame regardless of the frame length Consult the Quick Start diagram for your shelter for additional details All inserts show the circled locations as seen standing ...

Page 23: ...s FA4482 Complete the following steps to locate and secure the ratchets to the rafter legs 1 Locate all QH1065 ratchets and divide the quantity in half Use half for each side of the frame 2 Consult the Side Profile diagram for your building in the Quick Start section to determine the ratchet positions ATTENTION Space ratchets along each side of the shelter and directly across from each other on th...

Page 24: ... on the End Wall Frame diagrams mark the positions of the vertical door frame members jambs for the door The width of the door determines the frame dimensions for the door opening Consult the diagrams and documentation sent with the door for the correct spacing of the door frame verticals 3 Dig a 12 diameter hole at the locations found in previous step to a depth that is below the geographic frost...

Page 25: ...t for the hardware that will be attached to the upper end of each door jamb Repeat for the remaining 2 x 2 door jamb 3 After cutting the jambs to length attach the 104074 brackets place the band clamps over the lower chord of the end rafter and install the door jambs Insert a 1 75 square tube 104075 between two 2 2 00 pipes and connect them using Tek screws 104075 2 00 x 2 00 Pipe 2 00 x 2 00 Pipe...

Page 26: ... as needed Secure each tube splice using Tek screws Install the screws in a position that will not interfere with the installation of additional end frame components or the end panels 6 Measure the pedestrian door that shipped with the building and frame the opening accordingly ATTENTION Depending on dimensions and spacing it may be necessary to first assemble the frame and door and then attach th...

Page 27: ...g the supplied carriage bolts and nuts in the locations shown in the diagram below Frame shown may differ from actual frame DOOR FRAME DIAGRAM SPECIAL NOTE ATTENTION Use FAH325B 5 16 x 5 carriage bolts and FALB32B 5 16 nuts to secure the 16 frame extensions to the vertical door frame tubes Position the extension as shown Refer to the door installation instructions that shipped with the door to ins...

Page 28: ...with one 1 plain pipe and add swaged pipes to arrive at the correct length NOTE Duct tape over the Tek screws to prevent damage to main cover These cover conduits are inserted into the pockets sealed into the main cover The conduits are used to tighten and secure the main cover 2 After assembling the cover conduits locate the main cover and unfold it on a clean smooth surface near the frame NOTE U...

Page 29: ...onduit and carry the cover toward the base of the frame 3 Toss the ropes over the frame and pull the cover into position One person is required at each rope 4 Once the main cover is pulled into position center the cover on the frame side to side and end to end WARNING To prevent damage and injury do not leave the cover unattended if it has not been properly secured 5 Tie the ropes or straps used t...

Page 30: ... in place a slit in the cover pocket may already be present When creating the slit in the pocket for the strap do not cut the main cover Cut only the pocket material 2 Using the ratchet and conduit positions as guides measure and cut or select a tie down strap that shipped with the building NOTE Do not tighten completely at this time Frame and ratchet location differ from actual frame Steps to ins...

Page 31: ...d strapping for the stretch pockets of the main cover 1 Take the first section of PVC conduit and feed it into the stretch pocket from the bottom at one end of the cover Insert the plain end of the conduit into the pocket so the next section can be joined to the first Photo above shows a similar cover and the location of the stretch pocket Cover is shown with the underside which is the side visibl...

Page 32: ...ed to keep the main cover centered on the frame 9 Take one end of the bulk roll of 1 strapping and weave it around the end rafter and PVC conduit 10 Continue to weave the strap around the end rafter and PVC conduit working up and over the rafter and down to the other end of the PVC conduit NOTE Keep the strapping snug during this step but do not over tighten Also maintain a even distance between t...

Page 33: ... different model and length Photo used for illustration purposes only TIGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS Side ratchets are tightened after the cover is stretched from end to end Before continuing verify that the cover is in the desired position and centered on the frame Loosen and reposition if needed Continue with these steps to tighten the side ratchets 1 Move to the side ratchets attached to each leg of...

Page 34: ...he number of H channel pieces sent with the shelter is based on installing the panels in the pattern described below and as shown on the diagrams ATTENTION Changing the pattern of the panel placement and the location of the seams may require the purchase of additional panels and H Channel Complete the following steps to install the PolyCor panels 1 After installing the pedestrian door attach the l...

Page 35: ... opening Install H channel on the panel edges around the pedestrian door to finish these edges DO NOT INSTALL H CHANNEL ON THE PANELS AROUND THE OVERHEAD DOOR OPENING OR OPENINGS 7 Once all the PolyCor panels are installed for the front end wall which includes the overhead door or doors continue with installing the zippered end panel for the back end wall ATTACH ZIPPERED END PANEL Gather the parts...

Page 36: ... legs NOTE Align the pocket seam with the base rail The final stretching of the end panel occurs when the top of the panel is attached to the inside surface of the end rafter Panel pocket runs along the ground with the base rail to help direct water from around the building 6 Hold the pocket seam in line with the base rail and fasten the panel to the rail using Tek screws and washers View is from ...

Page 37: ... 7 Remove the swaged part of the pipe and secure the spin handle to the extension pipe using a Tek screw 8 Use the CC2235 zipper extension pole to unzip the door Test the crack handle ATTENTION Roll the door panel to the top of the opening and secure it in place using the cover ties attached to the end panel To prevent damage and possible injury always use the straps to hold the end panel in the O...

Page 38: ...TENANCE Proper care and maintenance of your shelter is important Check the following items periodically to properly maintain your shelter Regularly check the main cover and panels if equipped to see that these remain tight and in proper repair Check the cable turnbuckles and cable clamps to see that these remain tight Tighten as needed Check the cable to verify that it is not worn or wearing on a ...

Page 39: ...39 CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER Revision date 03 22 19 PB02580R6N1D QUICK START GUIDE 20 Wide Storage Master Building Sidewall 20 0 Height Width 11 3 16 3 Height Grid Represents 12 Squares F FR RO ON NT T ...

Page 40: ...le connections are not installed on every rafter Sidewall cable connections installed on end and 2nd from end rafters only Corner cable connections installed on end rafters only 2375S124D 2375S124D 20SM23S1 20SM23S1 20SM23P2 166S099 166P040 166S099 104302 104302 QH1304 strut QH1304 strut QH1304 strut Purlin Connection Purlin Connection 103856 QH1402 QH1402 Purlin Connection Purlin Connection Purli...

Page 41: ...STORAGE MASTER Revision date 03 22 19 PB02580R6N1D SIDE PROFILE PB02580R6_1D 9 131S075 1 131P0735 Purlin Run Rafter Spacing 6 0 60 0 Length R R R R R R R R R R R Attach side ratchets to the rafters labeled with an R ...

Page 42: ...Connection View 3 End Rafter Purlin View 4 End Rafter Chord Purlin View 5 Mid Rafter Purlin View 6 Cable Band Clamp View 7 Cable Assembly Closed Open View 10 Cable Assembly Closed Closed View 9 Cable Over Rafter View 8 CONNECTIONS ATTENTION Cable positions and frame length shown may vary from the actual frame ...

Page 43: ...t Rafter View 1 Note Similar connection for strut to chords using clamp QH1402 Two struts will connect to clamp End Rafter Purlin View 4 End Rafter Chord Purlin View 5 Mid Rafter Purlin View 6 2 375 Rafter QH1304 5 Strut 103856 2 375 Band Clamp Chord Rafter View 2 2 375 End Rafter 1 315 Purlin QH1070 Pipe Strap Secured with 3 tek screws 1 66 Chord of end rafter 1 375 Purlin QH1070 Pipe Strap Secur...

Page 44: ...w 8 Closed End Band Clamp Closed End of Cable Assembly AS1094 Thimble Used for closed ends and turnbuckle connections 104189 Turnbuckle Jaw Jaw Cable Clamps Thimble Thimble Cable Clamps Note Each cable assembly spans to the corners of the shelter secure at top of straight side Mid Length Rafter Some lengths may not have a rafter at exact center length use closest rafter to mid length Open end of C...

Page 45: ...45 CLEARSPAN STORAGE MASTER Revision date 03 22 19 PB02580R6N1D 2 QH1304 1 Chord 103856 104074 103856 3 QH1402 4 QH1304 103856 QH1304 1 2 3 4 CONNECTIONS RAFTER ...

Page 46: ...FRAMING FRONT 105328 Cut to Fit 105328 105328 Cut to Fit 104779 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit Ground Level See Door Jamb Addendum on the next page for details See Door Jamb Addendum on the next page for details ...

Page 47: ...eeded to install ATTENTION Brackets are shipped as flat plates Bend each one as needed to attach to the end rafter support To bend the plate tightly clamp it in a vise so the bend point is centered between the mounting holes Lightly tap the free end of the plate with a small maul until the 90 angle is created 3 Use four 4 FA4482B Tek screws to attach each 111708 bracket Brackets are used to secure...

Page 48: ...t 105328 105328 Cut to Fit Cut to Fit 104779 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 104779 104779 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit 104779 Cut to Fit NOTE Dashed lines represent optional end framing and connections Remove framing if installing zippered end panel Ground Level ...

Page 49: ...r installation of the pedestrian door QH1330 brackets are used to frame the door opening QH1330 Bracket 10 10 NOTE All door dimensions are inside to inside ATTENTION Use 2 x 2 tubing for the frame around the 10 x 10 door only Pedestrian door can be installed on either side of the overhead door Use the 112234B self tapping screws to secure door to end frame Connection views shown are the same for b...

Page 50: ... 1 50 x 1 50 Pipe 1 50 pipes are inserted into the 1 75 square tube 104075 and connected using Tek screws Insert a 1 75 square tube 104075 between two 2 2 00 pipes and connect them using Tek screws 104075 2 00 x 2 00 Pipe 2 00 x 2 00 Pipe Tek screws Base connection without baseboard 104643 END WALL DIAGRAM BACK ...

Page 51: ...rim the panels to the required length or width Install H Channel around the pedestrian door to finish the edge Each panel is cut from a 4 x 8 sheet of PolyCor ATTENTION The lines identify the locations of H Channel H Channel is installed between all PolyCor panels X X X X 4 X 8 4 X 8 4 X 8 3 3 X POLYCOR INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Install FA4474 Tek Screws and Washers along the perimeter of the end wall ...

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