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ASSEMBLE BASE RAILS (Continued)
ATTACH 105088 1-WAY CONNECTOR (RAFTER FEET)
Gather the parts:
• Assembled base rails
• 1-Way connector (#105088)
• Tek screws and nut setter (3/8'' x 2-9/16 magnetic)
• Tape measure and marker
NOTE:
Before attaching the 105088 connectors, verify
that Tek screws are not installed on the top or bottom of
the base rail. Installing Tek screws in these locations may
interfere with the installation of the #105088 connectors for
the rafters.
1. Using Tek screws, attach the first square tube fitting
(#105088) to the top of the base rail flush with the end
of the base rail as shown.
2. From the
center
of the installed square tube fitting
(#105088), measure and mark 48" increments along
the length of the base rail. These marks represent the
48" on-center rafter positions.
3. Center a square tube fitting (#105088) on each mark
and secure the fitting to the rail using Tek screws.
4. Repeat the steps for the remaining base rail.
NOTE:
Rafter spacing is measured center-to-center.
5. After the base rails are assembled, continue with the
FRAME ASSEMBLY.
48"
center-to-center
#105088
Square Tube
Fitting
Center of the fitting
Tek screws
FRAME ASSEMBLY
At this point, all rafters are assembled and all 1-Way
connectors are attached to the assembled base rails.
Special Notes:
• The height of the rafter at the point where the frame is
attached to a permanent structure such as a house or
garage is approximately 11' 6".
To complete the assembly of the frame, it is necessary
to secure the corrugated cover material to the frame at
a point that may be under the eave of the building.
A right-angled drill works best when the distance
between the top of the shelter and the underside of the
eave is too small for a typical drill.
• Additionally, if the eave height is too low for the shelter,
the legs of the rafters can be shortened to allow the
vertical mounting tube to be properly secured to the
structure.
Consult a reliable contractor for assistance if needed.
• The material that covers the exterior of the structure
that the shelter will be attached to determines what
fasteners are needed to secure the shelter frame.
For example, a brick or concrete exterior will require
different fasteners than an exterior covered in wood.
For this reason,
no fasteners are included with the
shipment.
Contact Customer Service, or consult a
contractor if needed to properly secure the shelter to
the building.
SITE COMMENT: For proper assembly of the frame, a
level site is required for the base rail.
Approximately
11' 6"
Shorten this leg if needed.
