Step 5
Attach the
fi
rst hip. Lift the Peak end of the hip up by climb-
ing a ladder (ladder placed at the approximate position of
the peak) (See Figure 5). Another person at the upright on a
ladder must direct the person at the peak end of the hip so
that it may be slipped into place on the upright. Make sure
the holes in the upright are aligned with those in the hip.
(See Figure 3) Loosely install bolt at hip to upright.
Step 6
Attach the Peak weldment to the hip. (Figure 6)
Warning: Examine the orientation of the peak weldment so
that the angles of the hips and ridge look to be pointing in
the proper directions.
Do not insert the bolt until later. For safety reasons, have
the person at the peak stay at that position until all hips are
installed.
Step 7
Erect the second upright at Corner BB. The second upright
must be oriented as shown in Base Plate Layout and Figure
2.
Warning: Again examine the orientation of the upright so
that when hip is attached it will be pointed toward the ridge.
(See Figure 3)
Fasten the base plate to the anchors but with only a loose
fi
t
at this time for aid in installation.
Step 8
Lift the peak end of the second hip up and place on the peak
weldment. Do not insert the bolt until later. (See Figure 7)
Step 9
It may be necessary to lean or tip the upright to align it so
that the hip can be slipped over the top of the upright. Once
the hip is on the upright, check to be sure that the holes in
the hip line up with the holes in the upright. If they do not
align, your upright may be turned incorrectly.
Loosely install bolt at hip to upright.
Tighten the base plate anchors to snug.
Step 10
Bolt the ridge tube to the peak weldment. Bolt the other
peak weldment to the other end of the ridge tube. (See
Figure 8)
Step 11
Erect the third and fourth uprights (corners CC and DD).
Follow the instructions from Step 7 thru Step 9.
Step 12
Insert bolts for peak weldment into remaining hips. Tighten
all base plate bolts and tighten the bolts and nuts from the
hips to the uprights at this time.
The Frame portion of the Perfect Shade is complete.
Figure 8
Ridge
Figure 5
Peak
Figure 6
Figure 7
Peak
Hips
Hip
Hip
Peak
Peak
Note: 12’ ladder used
at peak for 20’ frame.
Shorter ladder may
be used on smaller
frames
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