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INTRODUCTION
We thank you for purchasing the AnchorSpan™ clearspan fabric structure from Anchor Industries Inc. The
AnchorSpan™ is designed to provide a balance between ease of installation and the aesthetic appeal of the
curved beam structural configuration.
This assembly manual is for all
AA AnchorSpans™, including 30’, 40’, 50’ and 60’ wide
units. We recognize
that every installation site is unique with its own individual obstacles and requirements. For instance, some
sites may have very tight perimeter restrictions such as cyclone fences or existing permanent buildings. Others
may involve installing the AnchorSpan™ over a pool or mounting it on an elevated stage. Though we cannot
give detailed descriptions of every technique that may be needed for all possible unique situations, we will be
happy to share whatever insights we have from prior experience. Just call
1-800-544-4445
and talk with our
customer service representatives.
Some of the unique situations mentioned above may require specialized rigging or the use of motorized
equipment to lift or position beam components; however, for most typical situations,
the AA AnchorSpan has
been designed for simple, manual installation
. In this manual, we have described a manual installation
using simple, common hand tools and a few unique assembly tools available from Anchor. This technique uses
a gabled end upright frame member as the gin pole for erecting the beams and (2) readily available 12’ step
ladders as the only aerial equipment. The real heart of the AnchorSpan™ unit is the
SpanLatch™
purlin
system that allows a positive lock at each purlin location using hand-held tools from ground level.
For Installations required to meet code certification.
In this installation manual, we describe a temporary installation using 42” tent stakes for anchoring. NOTICE.
These stakes may not be adequate to meet the loading as defined on footing layout drawings provided.
Furthermore, if your application of this structure requires meeting any other loading or other code compliance,
you should then contact Anchor Industries to confirm whether your unit has been configured to meet those code
requirements. Generally, anchoring with standard tent stakes will
not
meet code. Depending upon load rat-
ings,
permanent anchoring will require at least one of the following
:
1.
Multiple Staking
— consult with Anchor Industries regarding baseplate extenders for multiple staking.
2.
Concrete pier-footings
— Anchor supplies base load reactions that will enable your local concrete
contractor to design and specify proper footings and anchor bolts.
3.
Earth anchors
— you can obtain Duckbill and Manta Ray earth anchors from
Foresight
Products LLC
, phone 1-(800) 325-5360, fax #(303) 287-3866. Adapter plates may be necessary
to allow the AnchorSpan™ base plates to use these permanent earth anchors.
4.
Others as may be defined by your local professional engineer.
NOTICE: It is the owner’s responsibility to select the proper anchoring devices required to properly anchor
this structure.
