CLEARSPAN
™
HIGH TUNNELS AND CANOPIES
10
Revision date: 01.28.09
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Gather the parts:
• All rafter assemblies
• Pipe 1.315'' x 75'' swaged (#131S075)
• Pipe 1.315'' x 73.5'' plain (#131P0735)
• End clamps (#102856)
• Cross connectors (#102547 & #102548)
• Pipe straps (#QH1070)
• Lifts, ladders, and assistants
Frame Assembly Procedure
1. Using the proper lifts and with assistance, carefully
stand the first
end rafter
assembly and place the rafter
into the first set of ground posts.
NOTE:
Verity that the end clamp is positioned as
shown below.
6. Verify that both rafters are plumb and properly spaced
(6' on center).
7. Tighten the upper cross connector on the interior rafter
and tighten the end clamp near the top of the end rafter
to secure the first purlin pipe.
NOTE:
Do not allow the purlin to extend beyond the
end of the end rafter. See diagram below.
Inside of
Shelter
Outside of
Shelter
Rafter
Post
Tek screw
6'
center-to-center
#102548
#102856
View of the end rafter and
clamp as shown from the
outside
when the frame is
assembled.
Outside
Shelter
2. Verify the rafter is plumb and attach to the ground posts
using Tek screws.
ATTENTION:
Install the screws so they will not touch
the cover once it is installed (if equipped).
3. Place an interior rafter assembly into a second set of
posts. Secure the leg pipes to the posts as previously
described.
4. Position one (1) cross connector (102548) at the top of
the interior rafter assembly as shown below.
5. Take one (1) swaged 75" purlin section and insert each
through an upper clamp on the end rafter and through
the cross connectors near the top of the interior (or
second) rafter as shown below.
Do not allow the
purlin to extend
beyond the end
rafter
.
End rafter view
Interior rafter view
