Installation of 2-pc Gabled End Panel (See bottom of Page 17)
1. Install Gabled End panel into Lower Beam Channel (same as liner channel) on the outer facing
surfaces of the first and/or last beam.
2. Because the flared opening in the liner channel is approximately 9 1/2 feet high, a small step ladder will
be useful in feeding the gabled end fabric into the beam channel.
3. With workers positioned as shown (page 17) feed half of the 2-pc. end panel from each side of the
structure and join the two halves at the top and bottom of the center lace line, using the caribiners
provided.
4. Worker at the peak laces down to the 2nd or 3rd grommet and ties the lace at that point. (When
standing on fabric at the peak, worker should tie off to the beam system with a safety harness.)
5. Worker on ladder laces from the top of his reach down to the bottom of the lace line. To complete the
lace easily, use a step ladder 14’ tall, or taller. A 12’ step ladder can be used by skipping a few
grommets in the area between the reach of the two workers. Close the Velcro weather flap over the
lace line, leaving a slight puffy fullness in the flap as a stress release for the Velcro.
6. Tuck the tails of the end panel downward into the channel below the flare. The Gabled End will be
tensioned after the end uprights and eave bars have been installed.
Alternate Method:
2. If weather permits, the gabled end panel can be installed on end beams before the beam has been
pivoted to a vertical position. This should only be done when wind does not threaten to de-stabilize the
first beam as it stands alone, supported only by diagonal braces. When using this method, it will be
necessary to prop up the last beam, as the correct channel lies on it’s underside.
Note: Optional Sloped End is installed in the same way except in the Upper Channel. Also, the
sloped end is tensioned into century winches anchored with 2-ft stake bars -- See footprint drawing for
proper location of winch & stake bars.
Installing End Uprights
Outside of Uprights
should be flush with
outsides of beam
Lift to insert T-fitting into
slot, then rotate long
side of upright back-
wards 90 degrees to
lock in place.
Rotate the offset to the
Inside of the structure
1 worker lifts
1 worker sights and calls
out correct alignment
1 worker steadies the
upright from a ladder
VIEW IS FROM INSIDE
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