CLEARSPAN
™
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Revision date: 10.05.10
SHELTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance of the shelter is important.
Check the following items periodically to properly maintain
the shelter:
• Regularly check the main cover and panels (if
equipped) to see that these remain tight and in proper
repair.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they
remain tight.
• Do not climb or stand on the frame at anytime.
• Remove debris and objects that may accumulate on
the cover. Use tools that will not damage the cover
when removing debris.
• Remove snow to prevent excess accumulation. Use
tools that will not damage the cover when removing
snow.
• Check the contents of the shelter to verify that
nothing is touching the cover or the side panels that
could cause damage.
• Check the anchoring system to ensure that all
components are tight and in good repair.
• If the shelter is moved, inspect all parts and
connections before reassembling.
• For replacement or missing parts, call 1-800-245-9881
for assistance.
NOTE:
With the exception of Truss Arch buildings,
ClearSpan™ shelters and greenhouses
do not
have any
tested loading criteria.
TIGHTEN THE SIDE RATCHETS
Side ratchets are tightened
after
the cover is stretched from
end-to-end. Before continuing, verify that the cover is in the
desired position and centered on the frame. (Loosen and
reposition if needed.) Continue with these steps to tighten
the side ratchets.
1. Move to the side ratchets attached to each leg of one
rafter. Begin at an inside rafter near the center of the
frame.
2. With an assistant at one side ratchet and someone at
the other side ratchet on the same rafter, tighten the
ratchets to secure the cover.
Tightening the ratchets at the same time on the same
rafter helps keep the cover centered and results in a
more uniform appearance.
3. Move to another rafter and repeat the steps to tighten
the side ratchets attached to that rafter.
NOTE:
If the strap builds up in the ratchet, loosen the
ratchet, remove some of the strap, and retighten.
4. After all side ratchets are tight, position someone at
each ratchet attached to the end rafter where the
bonnet straps of the cover were previously inserted.
5. Tighten the end ratchets to secure the bonnet portion of
the main cover.
6. Move to the other end of the building and secure the
bonnet at that end.
7. Read the Care and Maintenance information that
follows.
Photo shows the ratchet attached to the end rafter. This
ratchet is used to secure the bonnet portion of the main
cover.
Bonnet of Main
Cover
End panel not shown.