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CLEARSPAN
™
STORAGE MASTER
Revision date: 03.22.19 PB02580R6N1D
LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE
After the site is prepared, mark the locations of the shelter
corners to help square the frame after it is assembled.
Taking these steps
before
assembling the shelter saves
time and ensures that the structure is positioned as
desired. The following procedure is a suggested method.
Its use depends on the size of the shelter, shelter
application, the footings, and the method used to anchor
the shelter.
SQUARE THE SITE
1. Identify a corner where a building rafter will be
positioned, drive in a stake, and string a line the exact
width of the building and stake in place. (Width of the
rafter is measured from center-to-center of the rafter
legs.)
2. Sting a line at least as long as the building from the first
stake at 90°.
NOTE:
A transit can be used to ensure an accurate 90°
angle, or the 3-4-5 rule can be used. Refer to diagram.
Using multiples of 3-4-5 such as 6-8-10 or 12-16-20
helps to maintain an accurate 90° angle.
3. After squaring the position of the building and placing
a stake at all corners, string a line between the stakes
to mark the base of the building.
NOTE:
The example that follows shows treated
baseboards set on the site. After marking the rafter
spacing on the boards, the rafter feet are secured in
place.
4. Consult the Framework Assembly instructions for
the building and mark on the ground (or treated
baseboards as recommended) the positions 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
construction professional for suggestions and other safe
and acceptable alternatives
.
ATTENTION:
Placing treated baseboards under the rafter
feet is strongly recommended
.
WARNING:
Securing the rafter feet to a baseboard as
shown
does not
anchor the shelter. The shelter must
be anchored as stated in the MUST READ document
included in the shipment.
NOTE:
The above photo shows the rafter feet set at
intervals of six foot (6') on center which is the rafter spacing
of the shelter used in this example.
1. Anchor each rafter foot base to the boards using the
appropriate
customer-supplied fasteners
.
2. Drive a short length of rebar inserted through a hole
drilled in the boards into the ground to keep the boards
in place as rafters are attached.
NOTE:
Purchase the appropriate fasteners for sites
that are concrete or stone and that will not allow you to
drive a rod to keep the baseboards in position.
3. After the boards are set and the bases are fastened in
place, attach the top of the rafter foot.
NOTE:
At this time, DO NOT tighten the bolt that
connects the two rafter foot parts. The upper part will
be adjusted when the rafters are set in place.
4. Continue with the END RAFTER AND INTERIOR
RAFTER ASSEMBLY procedures that follow.
6' on-center
Step 3
Step 1