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WEATHERSHIELD AWNINGS
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ASSEMBLE THE FRAME COMPONENTS
The procedures that follow describe how to assemble the
various frame components. These steps describe one way
to complete the process.
NOTE
: Assistance is required to assemble the shelter.
LEG ASSEMBLIES
Gather the parts:
• Pipe #131S075 (75" swaged pipe)
• Pipe #131P012 (12" plain pipe)
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
Complete these steps:
1. Locate one (1) 75" swaged pipe and one (1) 12" plain
pipe for each awning leg and assemble the legs.
2. Slide the swaged portion of a long pipe into the plain
end of the short pipe as shown.
3. Secure the pipe joint using a FA4482B Tek screw to
complete one (1) leg assembly.
WeatherShield Awning
RAFTER ASSEMBLIES
Gather the parts:
• Pipe #131S075 (75" swaged pipe)
• Pipe #131P0735 (73.5" plain pipe)
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
Complete these steps:
1. Locate one (1) 75" swaged pipe and one (1) 73.5" plain
pipe for each rafter and assemble the rafters.
2. Secure the pipe joint using a FA4482B Tek screw.
PURLINS
Purlins are sections of pipe that run perpendicular between
the legs and rafters. Purlins typically run parallel with the
building the awning is attached to.
Each purlin consists of a single, plain 58" pipe (#131P058).
3. Once the rafters are assembled and set to the side,
continue with the assembling the awning frame.
NOTE:
Keep the rafter assemblies separate from the
leg assemblies because they are two different lengths.
4. Continue with assembling the main roof frame.
4. Once all the legs are assembled and set to the side,
continue with locating the purlin pipes.