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ASSEMBLE RAFTERS (Continued)
6. After assembling the rafter support and mounting
tube, attach the assembly to the rafter using four (4)
connection plates (#105087) as described below.
7. Position two (2) connection plates on the assembled
rafter as shown and secure using Tek screws.
NOTE:
The upper edge of each connection plate is
installed flush with the top of the rafter. The upper
connection plate is also installed flush with the outside
edge of the vertical support.
8. After attaching the first two plates to the rafter, turn
the rafter over and repeat the steps to attach two (2)
additional connection plates to the remaining side of
the rafter.
9. Repeat the procedures to assembly the remaining
rafters and related support bracing.
10. After all rafters are assembled, complete the base rail
assembly.
ASSEMBLE BASE RAILS
This procedure describes one way to assemble the base
rail and to attach the heavy-duty 1-Way connectors, used
to secure the rafter legs, to the base rail.
Gather the parts:
• Square tubing (See chart below)
• Tek screws and nut setter (3/8'' x 2-9/16 magnetic)
The base rails consist of 2" x 3" square tubing (plain and
swaged) and run the length of the building.
Each shelter length has a different configuration of
2" x 3" square tubes for the base rails. The tubing
requirements
for each base rail
for the different shelter
lengths are listed below. (S = Swaged, P = Plain)
Shelter Length Tubing Requirement (per base rail)
12'
1 @ 123"S & 30"P
16'
1 @ 123"S & 78"P
20'
1 @ 123"S & 126"P
24'
2 @ 123"S & 54"P
ASSEMBLE BASE RAILS
1. Locate the shelter in the table above and determine the
required tubing for the two base rails.
Example:
For a shelter that is 24' long, one base rail
requires two (2) 123" swaged tubes (R23S123) and
one (1) 54" plain tube (R23P054).
2. Insert the swaged end of each tube into the plain end
of a tube until the base rail is assembled.
NOTE:
Use a hammer and wood block to lightly tap
and seat the tubes together.
3. Repeat the procedure as needed for the remaining
base rail.
4. Install one Tek screw at each splice on
each side
of the
rail to secure the two tubes.
DO NOT install the Tek screws on the top or bottom
surface of the base rail.
Tek screw
Top of Base (3" wide)
Vertical Support
