106
fi g. 7.65
fi g. 7.66
fi g. 7.67
fi g. 7.68
fi g. 7.70
fi g. 7.71
fi g. 7.72
fi g. 7.69
fi g. 7
fi g. 7.73
7 - A
CCESSORIES
1-
To
install
front
bracing, slide 2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm) studs through the rear angle
brackets located on the front vertical posts. Secure the studs in place using
1 1/2" (3,8 cm) nails or screws.
2-
To
install
rear
bracing, slide 2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm) studs through the top and bottom
angle brackets located on the back of the rear vertical posts. Secure the studs in
place using 1 1/2" (3,8 cm) nails or screws.
3-
It
is
mandatory
to install a diagonal brace every two bays. A bay could be left opened
if there is diagonal bracing on both sides of the opening (fi g. 7.70).
Installation of bracing
Weather Protection
Installation of the top support structure (cont’d)
Lateral angle
brackets
Bolt on
locking device
Front angle bracket
(located on the front end of
the sliding tube)
Rear angle brackets
(located on the back of
vertical posts)
1-
Install 2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm) studs in the angle brackets located at the front end of
the sliding tubes, parallel to the face of the work. Secure the studs to the angle brackets
with nails or screws.
2-
Install 2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm) support studs at intervals on top of the roof
section
(fi g. 7.72). Make sure that no stud is installed over the locking devices and
that the sliding tubes can be retracted if necessary. Secure the studs with nails or
screws to the planks attached to the roof structure.
3-
Install a tarp over the roof structure, using the studs to hold it in place.
Installation of the roof tarp
Front of unit
Back of unit
Diagonal
brace
Roof tarp support
studs
