15
CLEARSPAN
™
HIGH TUNNELS AND CANOPIES
Revision date: 01.28.09
FINISH ROUGH EDGES
Gather the parts:
• Duct tape and metal file (supplied by customer)
1. Check for any sharp edges on the frame and file them
smooth so they will not cut the cover.
2. Apply two layers of heavy duct tape on all pipe
connections and clamps that may contact the cover.
ANCHOR THE ASSEMBLED FRAME
At this point, anchor the frame. Consult the MUST READ
document for anchoring information and suggestions.
Please call customer service at 1-800-245-9881 for
additional anchoring information.
CAUTION
: The anchor assembly is an integral part
of the shelter construction. Improper anchoring may
cause instability and failure of the structure to perform
as designed. Failing to anchor the shelter properly
will void the manufacturer’s warranty and may cause
serious injury and damage.
OPTIONAL COVER INSTALLATION
(Cover is not included
with standard shelter. Additional purchase is required if
installing a cover)
The following sections describe the installation of a film
cover. The cover shown in the following diagrams may
differ from the actual cover. It is shown to illustrate a basic
cover installation.
Additional parts and supplies must be purchased to
complete the cover installation.
These are not included with
the basic shelter components.
Contact Customer Service if you want to purchase a
cover for your shelter and to determine which cover and
additional components are best suited for the application.
OPTIONAL COVER INSTALLATION
After the frame is assembled, the optional main cover can
be installed.
The steps to install the main cover include:
1. Install poly latch U-channel on the tops of the end
rafters and to the side purlins.
2. Attach the main cover to the U-channel using poly latch
spring.
3. Install end panels (if equipped) using the same
techniques as the main cover.
End panels can be
installed before or after the main cover
.
Install Poly Latch U-channel for Main Cover
1. Using Tek screws, attach a section of the poly latch
U-channel (#102179) to the top of the first end rafter.
Begin at the bottom dip of the "V" handles as shown
below.
2. Continue to attach the U-channel sections working up
and over the first end rafter. Cut the U-channel to fit at
the bottom dip of the next post and begin a new rafter
section.
Tek screw
U-Channel
ATTENTION:
The U-channel is attached to the top of
the rafter and will bend with the curve of the rafter as it
is attached.
3. Repeat these steps for the remaining end rafter.
Dashed line represents the U-channel.
End Rafters Only
Cut U-channel
and begin new
section.
