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Revision date: 06.22.10
Frame Assembly Procedure
Arrange the roof pipes on the ground adjacent to the
correct couplers needed to assemble the roof.
1. Connect the ridge pipes (58" purlin section) using a
3-way coupler on the end rafter and 4-way couplers
for the interior the sections. The assembled length
should match the shelter length.
NOTE:
The last ridge pipe will finish with a 3-way
coupler. Verify that the correct pipe is used.
2. Attach the rafter pipes as shown in the illustration. Each
rafter is assembled using one (1) 68" plain pipe and
one (1) 51" swaged pipe using a Tek screw to secure
the joint for each side of the rafter.
3. Connect the 3-way couplers to form the end rafters
of the roof assembly and connect the 4-way cross
couplers to construct the interior rafters.
LAY OUT THE BUILDING SITE
After the site is prepared, identify the location 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.
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:
Position the eye bolts of the couplers to the
inside of the frame and tighten.
FRAME ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
With longer shelters, assembly may require shelter
to be assembled in short sections and then lifted and
connected for completion.
Gather the parts:
• Pipes 1.66" x 68" plain (166P068)
• Pipes 1.66" x 77" plain (166P077)
• Pipes 1.66” x 51” swaged (166S051)
• 3-way couplers and 4-way couplers
• Tek screws (#FA4482B)
4-Way Coupler
3-Way
Coupler
End
Rafter
Interior
Rafter
End
Rafter
Interior
Rafter
58"
Ridge
Pipe
68"
51"
