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5. After anchoring the first rafter to the permanent
structure, set the second rafter in place.
FRAME ASSEMBLY (Continued)
ATTENTION:
Install Tek screws through the rafter
leg and into the 105088 connector.
Tek screws must
secure the rafter to the 105088 connector.
6. Take one, swaged section of one purlin and slide it
through the upper pipe straps on the two rafters.
7. Secure the second rafter to the 1-Way connector on the
base rail as shown in Step 5 and align the mark on the
purlin with the center of the second rafter.
NOTE:
The end of the purlin at the first rafter extends
about 1/2" through the pipe strap at that location.
Do not allow the purlin pipe to extend beyond the edge
of the rafter.
One (1)
purlin pipe
Diagram A shows pipe strap and purlin at the first rafter.
Diagram A
Diagram B shows the purlin at the second rafter. The
pipe strap has been removed so the mark on the purlin
can be shown.
8. With the purlin in position, secure the upper pipe strap
to the first rafter and install a Tek screw through the
pipe strap and through the purlin. See Diagram A.
9. Verify that the rafter spacing is 48" on-center, which
should be in line with the mark on the purlin, and
tighten the upper pipe strap on the second rafter and
install a Tek screw through the pipe strap to secure the
purlin in the strap.
10. Repeat Step 4 to anchor the second rafter to the
permanent structure.
11. Set the next rafter in position as shown below.
Diagram B
12. Secure the rafter to the 1-Way connector on the base
rail.
SETTING RAFTERS
